Vulnerability Is The New Sexy

This episode tells the story of my friend and my barber Marcus. Marcus talks about some of his blessing and struggles growing up, how being gay helped him transition into manhood. He talks about struggling to come to terms with his sexuality in his young life, and the peace he found once he did. There is a discussion on his time in the Marines, overcoming legal issues and becoming an entrepreneur....

Brenda has spent the majority of her life piecing together who she is. In this episode we will hear her tell her story of being adopted, biracial and raised in caucasian household. Brenda shares her journey to find her biologocal parents and the many years she spent assembling a puzzle that seemed impossible to complete. This was and is a journey to find herself and her identity, this is a search...

I personally had never heard of polyamory until my friend Charita sat at my table and broke it down for me. In this episode I gain a better understanding of polyamory and her identity as a queer black woman. We had conversations on how it impacts her as a corporate woman and a mother. There is a lot in this episode, I hope you enjoy!

In this episode I talk to my mother and my younger sister about their experiences as teen mothers. We talk about the journey and the trauma it brings, something that you can only experience if you are in those circumstances. They discuss the judgement and criticism they faced and the challenges with family and friends. It was a great conversation!

In this episode, we have a round table conversation with current Howard students Taylor and Alexis, current Texas Southern student Dee and FAMU grad the good brother Javonté Anyabwelé. We talk about what it's like to develop on an HBCU campus versus my personal experience at a PWI. We discuss the mental health advantages of attending an afro-centric school. This episode has many relevant perspecti...

This episode explores the differences between perception and reality. My friend of many years allowed me to ask her questions that I've always wanted to ask. We talk about her experience of growing up with her grandmother as her caregiver with her parents in view. Her experience with interracial dating, eventually interracial marriage, and raising biracial children. We discuss the moment she disco...

In this episode I sit down with a young couple, just beginning life together. Listen as I bring my wife Donna into the conversation and we discuss the up and downs of marriage and relationships. We discuss maintaining a relationship in the social media area, the responsibility that comes with moving in together at such a young age, the positive effects of couples counseling, and much more!

This is episode is a mother's journey. Listen as I talk with my friend Keiana and her experience as a teen mother, to a mother who lost her son too soon. She talked to me about some of her traumas and her journey for healing. Her ability to set and achieve goals despite the many adversities she dealt with in life is an inspiring story. 

In this episode I have a conversation with one of my guys! We talk about his journey through life and sports and some of the pressures and mental health struggles he's had to deal with on that journey. He gives us insight on the recruitment process and what it's like managing relationships with college football coaches. We touch on one of my favorite subjects, the mother son relationship. I hope y...

In this episode we explore the unique stressors involved with growing up bi-racial with two young ladies that are very important to me. We discuss the microaggresions and invalidation that takes place during their struggles to self identify their own culture. We learn what it looks like to face discrimination within your own family. This episode presents a great opportunity to start important conv...

In this episode I talk with my 12 year old son Donovyn. He talks about his own anxiety, his personal trauma, and his path to healing. He goes into the struggles of being a student during the height of a pandemic, his transition to home school, and the confidence he found attending an afro-centric school. I hope ya'll enjoy listening as much as I did recording! 

Just a small thank you for the love and feedback from episode one!

My baby sister Samantha and I lost our mother in 1996. In 25 years we have never really discussed what took place on that day. Listen as we both learn things we didn't know, get emotional and strengthen our bond. 

Welcome to my podcast, Vulnerability Is The New Sexy . This is a space for stories that have impact, a space for growth and healing, and a place for purpose.