VITFriends VITILIGO Support Group

I had the privilege of hosting Todd Edwards from Incyte. We discussed the Incyte Ingenuity Awards for Vitiligo. If you have a great idea you would like to fund, consider applying for the ingenuity awards. Todd provides details about how to apply, who can apply, and important deadlines.  

Nia Rose, licensed therapist, returns to my show to discuss our core beliefs. What are your core beliefs? Are they fact or fiction? How are we impacted by what we have been taught in our youth or lessons learned throughout adulthood?  Turn in to hear why this is such an important topic of discussion.

Tune in to hear Shazaad's inspiring journey with vitiligo. Everyone has a story to tell. This is his time! Some storytellers are open about the challenges that exist on their vitiligo journey, and other storytellers talk about how they have accepted and embraced the vitiligo road ahead. All stories need to be heard. We can educate the world about vitiligo through our stories and provide support to...

Listen to the family share their experience from the World Vitiligo Day Conference 2023 in Atlanta, GA. Stay tuned for part two.

What is summer love? How do you keep that special summertime relationship from fading away? What is the best season to fall in love? What's love got to do with it? Join the Relationship Panel's open discussion about finding love during the summer months, how to maintain a loving relationship, and other discussions about the big L-O-V-E.

In this episode, Gabriel joins my show to talk about his vitiligo journey, acting, and other hot topics in the vitiligo community. Tune in to hear our perspectives about the upcoming movie God is a Bullet featuring Jamie Foxx. 

In this episode. I traveled over the airwaves to speak with Pricilla. Tune in to hear a great conversation with a vitiligo community member that lives in a different part of the world, South Africa.

My special guest for this show is Omar from Canada. Instead of spoiling our discussion, tune in Sunday at 2 PM EST to hear about his journey with vitiligo. If you can't tune in at 2 PM. no worries! Click the podcast link any time after 2 PM EST to hear our discussion.

My special guest is Bianca Anderson from Atlanta, GA. Bianca attended the CSD Hill Day event in Washington, DC. Tune in to hear her experience on the Hill and learn more about her journey with a common skin condition that has impacted her life in many ways.

Millicent and I share our experiences with the Coalition of Skin Diseases Hill Day event. 

How have you had Vitiligo? Tell us about your journey!

I had the honor of featuring Stacy Kinney on this episode. We opened up about our journey with vitiligo and how it has impacted our lives. Stacy brings an open and honest approach to living with vitiligo and the challenges that come along with it. Tune in to hear his inspirational story. 

Flavors make everything better! This episode is more than just about ice cream. We discuss what it's like to create a business during the height of the pandemic, the importance of community, following your dreams, faith, and the future of Flavors Ice Cream. Thisconversation is great for the listener who dreams of starting his or her own business. If you're in the Triangle area of North Carolina st...

Tell us about your JOURNEY - When did it begin.....etc....

In this episode, I'm joined by Nia Rose and James Smith. We discuss the need for spaces where men feel heard, loved, and safe. What is a safe space? What is the impact of not having accessible safe space for men? How can we change the stigma behind men seeking help when needed?

My next guest is Gilda A Carter. Gilda joins me on the podcast to share her journey with vitiligo. Tune in to find out what brings her joy and hear how she's navigating life while living with vitiligo. 

Comedian Ty Raney is back! We discussed the comedy circuit, before and after the height of the covid pandemic. We discussed other subjects, too. My personal goal is to normalize vitiligo one conversation at a time!

Bev Quinn from North Carolina shares her unique journey with vitiligo. Every story and every journey is unique to the person who is living it. Bev shares what she thinks is the trigger for her rapid spread of vitiligo. Tune in at 2 pm to learn more about Bev's story.

This is my 1st At Night episode in a long time. At Night was created as an opportunity for me to share my thoughts and opinions on various topics. This is not scripted or rehearsed. No panels, no guests, just me and my microphone for 14 minutes.

The Relationship Panel is back for 2023. Our conversation about love is in full effect! The Relationship Panel is designed to provide connection, understanding, and support for people who dream about love. We understand that relationships are challenging. We want to give hope to the hopeless and confirm that love does exist. We are open and honest about our journeys into the realm of dating, relat...

Maurice, a licensed therapist from Charlotte, NC, is back for another Brother 2 Brother discussion about our youth. We discuss the challenges our youth face, the impact of social media, and the dangers of having easy access to information on our youth. Maurice shares some easy tools and games for parents to use to connect to their children beyond the normal "How was your day?" conversation. Those...

Meet Melissa, The Spotted Beauty from North Carolina. Melissa's story is about change, loving yourself, and accepting who you are. Self-love and acceptance are so important in a world that tries to set standards of beauty for us to live by. Her story is empowering and inspirational. Tune in Sunday, January 29th at 2 PM Eastern Time.

Welcome to 2023. My 1st guest for the year is Alicia Roufs from Minnesota. Alicia has documented her experience using Opzelura for her Vitiligo. Tune in to hear what she has to say about the effectiveness of the cream and how she was able to get it approved by her insurance company.

- Vitiligo at age 12 - Bullies - Courage to LOVE our self - Married 20+ years - VITFriends work - Enjoy reading to children - Christmas Party 2022

Never let someone hold you to the mistakes of your past or the pitfalls in your present. You are in control of your future. You have the power to change!  Tune in to hear Nia's story about her struggles in life and how she overcame those struggles to become the person she is today.  Her story is about making the choice to change, having hope and faith, seeking support, and self-love.