TuneTheFork Podcast

Tia Danielle is a stylist, author, podcaster, and overall creative. During this episode we discuss the profound impact her grandmother had on her life, spirituality, managing doubt, and learning how to live in our purpose.

Episode 59 welcomes fashionista Chanae Jones. Chanae is a dancer, and owner of Chrysalis76 which is a brand focused on using sustainability to transform how people think about fashion. During episode 59, we discuss relationships, parenting, the stigma around exotic dancing, and the complex world that women navigate that constantly challenges their ability to show up as full people.

Episode 58 welcomes April Nicole. April is an entrepreneur, chef, artist, interior decorator, fashion designer, and consummate hustler. In this segment we discuss, family, forgiveness, and what it means to creates new paths of healing and acceptance in our lives. There are so many layers of April, all of which are beautiful, fragile, and resilient. The time she shared with TuneTheFork was invaluab...

Episode 57 welcomes multi DC Wammie award winner Let The Dirt Say Amen (Tim Hicks). During this segment, we discuss growing up in the drug era of DC, his creative process, the importance of lyricism, and his early years as Dimensional Control and The Avant-Garde Violence. Tim also talks about breaking through the barriers of social norms, embracing who you are as a human, and what new music projec...

Episode 56 welcomes Reba Corine Thomas, and Ianessa Humbert, the founders of Gaining Understanding About Love Making & Physiology (GULP). In this segment, we discuss the pathways we take to fulfilling our desires, the definition of love, and how the concept of "shadow work" positively impacts relationships.

The lens of a divorced person relative to someone who's yet to embark on such a journey is unique. However, those who've done it twice have an even more distinct perspective. In episode 55, TuneTheFork welcomes #wheresbrunchpodcast hosts and couple Brocky and Trina. During this segment they share what led to their initial marriages, the reason for the divorces, and how their perspective on marriag...

Episode 54 welcomes DJ, educator, and mother Kellie Thomas (DJ Cleveland Browne). During this segment, we discuss how we manage expectations in relationships, and recognizing that moving on is not the same as dealing with an issue.

Ayanna Gregory is a singer, songwriter, activist, and daughter of Dick & Lillian Gregory. In episode 53, Ayanna shares the unique experience of being a part of the Gregory family, the invaluable lessons she learned, and how she connected to the power of song to help her find her purpose. Links to Ayanna Gregory's digital presence, and music catalog: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ayanna-gregory...

Drew Kid is a musician who hails from Silver Spring, Md. During episode 52, we talk about music, dealing with loss, the importance of balance, and 32,512 other things (lol). If there was ever an archetype of Artist, Drew Kid is it. What one may categorize as manic is simply Drew Kid sharing in the most vulnerable way he knows how; and it is through this vulnerability that I am inspired to do the s...

For many men, once the role of husband and father are assigned, it is a responsibility that is received with great seriousness. Unfortunately when divorce occurs after years of marriage, not only are men processing the end of the relationship, but they're also struggling to recalibrate the duties of in-home father, and shedding the identity of husband they've spent those years building. In episode...

Risikat "Kat" Okedeyi is a cultural architect who's spent decades weaving her vision, purpose, and love of blackness in to artistic experiences across the globe. We use episode 50 to explore what it was like for Kat growing up the child of Nigerian immigrants in Florida, the challenges of being thrusted in to a matriarchal role after the passing of her mother, and ultimately what's next. https://l...

Hannah McCall carries many titles; mother, clean beauty advocate, author, business owner, and even tractor driver (LOL). However, the title that resonates the most for TuneTheFork is AUDACIOUS. In episode 49, Hanna shares her experience of growing up in Iowa as the only black person amongst an entirely white family, and how she's turned the journey of identity into a purpose filled life.

Some say the concept of family, and marriage is being redefined. What is that a consequence of? Are these changes symptoms of an overcorrection made by individuals in failed relationships where unmet needs and unrealistic expectations intersect? What is to come of these foundational institutions, and how do these changes impact our children? #weneedeachother #family #blacklove #blackfamily

Episode 47 welcomes one of the most genuine human beings to ever walk planet earth, Brody Rose. He discuss his love for all things roller coasters, Michael Jordan, and Hip Hop. Furthermore, the good brother shares his mental health challenges, and how he's learned to manage along the way!! #rollercoasters #mentalhealth #psychosis #depression

Episode 46 welcomes the dear brother Ryan Lucas; DC native, community activist, music producer, emcee, clothing brand creator, and "nation builder". During the segment we touch on Ryan's origin story, loss, love, and purpose.

Kev Nyce is known as a graphic designer, DJ, music producer, photographer/videographer, and owner of Kreative71 Digital Media Company. During episode 45, we highlight not only what makes him an ill creator, but a dope human being overall. Check the links below for more info on Kev, follow/support the good brother. https://www.kreative71.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kreative_71/

In episode 44 we're joined by Joe #thatdudejoey and Brocky from #thewhiskeyandkickssshow . During our time together (pause), we review the Kanye West documentary (Jeen-Yuhs). Our conversation explores the elements of what impacted us mostly, and ultiamtely how much of we see in Kanye West (negative or positive) is more of a reflection of ourselves as much as it is him as a human.

Feelings are some of the strongest forces in the universe. In todays world where "fact" seems to be the victim of peoples feelings, we find ourselves living different truths that appear to be illusions to others. In episode 42, we discuss the complexity, and confusion around trying to understand, and the compassion required for acceptance.

Our life challenges are like icebergs - most of what's there is never seen. Unfortunately, what is seen is often the the part that reflects the least of us. In episode 41, we invite Bobby Rox (father, son, radio host, DJ, human, community leader) to discuss how we work as a community on the parts of ourselves, and our relationships that are rarely seen for the betterment of our children. Accountab...

During episode 40, TuneTheFork and brother BUCK! Herring take a trip down a long, winding road full of thoughts, feelings, and perspectives around the idea of the monsters created from our cultural need to identify with groups. Furthermore, we discuss how these associations create a Boogeyman that we fight to destroy, not fully realizing that the fight itself is what is perpetuating the monsters e...

Of all the species that exist on earth, some believe octopus to be the ultimate masters of mimicry. Not only are they able to change the color of their skin, octopus can also modify their skin texture to blend in with rocks, and other elements in their environment; all in an effort to evade predators. In episode 39, we discuss the human survival technique known mask wearing, the benefits of wearin...

The prefix "trans" means beyond, across, through. A definition of translate means "to turn into one's own or another language". In episode 38, we discuss the cultural necessity to translate, the challenges associated with this need, and how much of what we are translating is actually a reflection of us, and not the thing we are translatng.

During part 2 of our discussion, Eshe opens up about the origin of her love for writing, and how completing her first novel "Aphotic Waters" helped her to embrace her complicated relationship with Trichotillomania.

Episode 36 is part one of a two part series where TuneTheFork highlights Eshe “Raki” Armah. She shares motherhood, what it’s like homeschooling twin boys, and her journey to rediscovery.

People have various ways of celebrating the date of their birth. As middle aged men, we discuss how the clarity of our mortality moves to focus as the years go by.