The HOPE Mindset

In this heartfelt episode of The Hope Mindset Podcast, host Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw sits down with Savvy Shields Wolfe, former Miss America and advocate for women’s health, to explore the tender and transformative journey of life after loss. Together, they talk openly about pregnancy loss, the role that pageantry played in shaping identity and resilience, and what it means to step into motherhood aft...

In this powerful episode of The HOPE Mindset, we sit down with entrepreneur and community leader Steven King, founder of The Reign Shop—a brand built to uplift and celebrate Black excellence among entrepreneurs in the Cincinnati area. 💼✨  We dive deep into the importance of Black men’s mental health, the story behind the impactful "Hug Your Homies" t-shirt initiative, and how Steven is crea...

Don McLeese – a former University of Iowa professor - opened up about his struggles with alcoholism in his latest book, Slippery Steps: Rolling & Tumbling Toward Sobriety (Ice Cube Press, 2022). His honest approach will resonate with our listeners. Sometimes, sobriety and talks about it in the media can feel very out of reach.  Before Don entered the classroom, he worked as a professional...