Good Genes Podcast

In Episode 46, Necia and Hailey sit down with Miami makeup artist Nesha, founder of RB Artistry, for an inspiring, relatable, and surprisingly fun conversation about beauty, loss, survival, faith, family, and finding purpose through unexpected circumstances. Nesha shares her powerful testimony of surviving a horrific car accident involving an 18 wheeler that led to a year of recovery and facial pl...

Cousins, Alexuss stayed for Life’s a Trip and whew…some things were SAID! Necia, Hailey, and Alexuss are putting relationships and friendships on the table for a hilarious and surprisingly deep round of Red Flag or Green Flag. Is sharing your relationship drama in the group chat a red flag? What about going through your partner’s phone? And what happens when your partner doesn’t want your best fri...

Cousins, this week Alexuss pulled up and instantly felt like one of the family! In Episode 45, Necia and Hailey sit down with St. Petersburg native and entrepreneur Alexuss, owner of The Exotic Brands and The Exotic Treats, for a fun, honest, and heartfelt conversation about entrepreneurship, friendship, fashion, grief, and everything in between. Alexuss shares her journey of building two unique b...

Cousins, Life’s a Trip is back, and Sheila Dolce, PA stayed with us for a conversation full of laughs, honesty, and some GOOD questions! This time, Necia, Hailey, and Sheila talk about life detours that turned into blessings, whether going to therapy is a red or green flag, staying feminine in a world that can teach us to be guarded, and whether purpose is something you find or build. We also get...

Cousins, when was the last time you really checked in on your health, not just how you feel, but what’s actually happening inside your body? For Episode 44, we’re joined by Sheila Dolce, PA, founder and Physician Assistant of Dolce Medical, for a relatable and eye opening conversation about taking better care of ourselves and becoming more proactive about our health. Sheila breaks down the importa...

Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Cousins, it’s time for another Life’s a Trip, and these questions had us thinking! In Episode 43, Necia and Hailey are talking about authenticity, identity, confidence, judgment, scams, and how easy it can be to believe something that isn’t actually what it appears to be. What’s more dangerous: pretending you have money you don’t have, pretending you’re happier tha...

Cousins, we’ve all “faked it till we made it” at some point…but when does it go too far? In Episode 43, Necia and Hailey have a candid conversation about the fine line between pushing yourself toward who you’re becoming and pretending to be someone you’re not. We discuss identity, comparison, social media, false personas, discernment, and what can happen when maintaining an image becomes more impo...

Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Cousins, the questions were simple…but the answers definitely were NOT! Joiè Binns joins Necia and Hailey for another round of Life’s a Trip, and this conversation had us thinking, debating, reflecting, and most importantly, LAUGHING! Would you date someone based on their potential or only who they are today? When building a legacy, is it more important to leave be...

In Episode 42, Necia and Hailey sit down with Joie Binns, Vice President of Operations at CMG The Label, for an inspiring conversation about faith, motherhood, femininity, leadership, healing, and her incredible journey through the music industry. Joie shares how she went from becoming a teenage mother and entering the industry as an assistant to working her way into executive leadership. She also...

Cousins, Life’s a Trip gets DEEP this week, but you already know we had some laughs along the way! Elijah “Intense” El is back with Necia and Hailey, and this time his lovely wife joins the conversation as we tackle questions about vulnerability, relationships, healing, discipline, leadership, purpose, and a few questionable red flags. Can someone express their emotions without actually being vuln...

Cousins, this week we’re learning why Krump is so much more than a dance. In Episode 41, Necia and Hailey sit down with Miami Krump 305 representative and community leader Elijah El, also known as “Intense,” for an inspiring conversation about dance, faith, discipline, self expression, and community. Elijah introduces us to the history and culture of Krump, explains the difference between Krumping...

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Cousins, Reddit asked the questions, and we’re sharing what WE would do. For Episode 40, Necia and Hailey switch things up and respond to real Reddit stories from people looking for advice, perspective, and a little wise counsel while navigating some difficult situations. We discuss whether staying extremely close to an ex can prevent you from truly moving on, a woman standing firm in her decision...

Cousins, it’s time for another short but entertaining Life’s a Trip! This week, Necia and Hailey are putting relationships, compatibility, friendship, family, and love languages on the table with a few questions that might have you reconsidering your answers. Do opposites attract, but similarities keep people together? Is compatibility something you discover or something two people create over tim...

Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Cousins, you’ve heard the saying “opposites attract,” but do opposites actually work better together? In Episode 39, Necia and Hailey keep it short, funny, and real as they discuss just how different they are from each other and why those differences have actually strengthened their relationship as cousins and business partners. From completely different personalit...

Cousins, it’s time for another Life’s a Trip! This week, Precious Gibson joins Necia and Hailey for one of our most reflective conversations yet. If life were a journey, what destination are you headed toward? If your life were a book, what chapter would you call this season? Would you rather be deeply understood by one person or admired by millions? And if success cost you your peace, would it st...

Cousins, have you ever dreamed of writing a book but didn’t know where to start? In Episode 38, Necia and Hailey are joined by special guest Precious Gibson, author of the In The Wicked We Trust and No Grace for the Wicked book series, host of The Cake Dish Podcast, and former writer for publications including Baller Alert, The List, and The Glam. As a fellow St. Petersburg native now living in Mi...

Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Cousins, it’s time for another Life’s a Trip, and this one is fun for the whole family! This week, London’s taking over! Our special guest came prepared with his own list of fun and thought provoking questions, and let’s just say…he had us thinking! From “Is cereal a soup?” and “Are boneless wings just expensive chicken nuggets?” to questions about homework, recess...

Cousins, this week’s episode is extra special because we’re taking it back home! Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Necia and Hailey share why their hometown will always hold a special place in their hearts as they reflect on this year’s Burg Day celebration. We talk about what Burg Day means to the city, what it was like connecting with so many of our Good Genes cousins in person, and wh...

Cousins, it’s time for another Life’s a Trip! This week, we’re putting our communication, relationships, and dating perspectives to the test with thought provoking questions and a fun game of Green Flag or Red Flag. Would you rather have a partner who is emotionally available but struggling financially, or financially stable but emotionally unavailable? Which breaks trust faster, lying or laughing...

Cousins, grab your favorite pajamas, a snack, and join us for our very first PJ Huddle! This week, Necia and Hailey have an honest conversation with the ladies about something we’ve been hearing from many men: they don’t always feel emotionally safe enough to be vulnerable. Together, we discuss how we can create healthier relationships by becoming a safer place for the men in our lives, whether th...

Cousins, it’s time for another Life’s a Trip! Real conversations. Real questions. Real growth. This week, Sterling Shipp joins Necia and Hailey for an honest discussion about faith, dating, temptation, marriage, grief, and what it really looks like to follow Jesus while navigating everyday life. Together, we share our personal journeys of getting to know Jesus for ourselves, discuss dating as Chri...

Cousins, What if following Jesus wasn’t about pretending to be perfect, but about faithfully pursuing Him, even while you’re still growing? In Episode 35, Necia and Hailey sit down with special guest Sterling Shipp, author of My Firm Foundation: Transformative Tips for God-Seeking, College-Ready Students, for an honest conversation about following Jesus authentically in today’s world. Together, we...

Shop Merch: goodgenespodcast.com Cousins, it’s time for another Life’s a Trip! This week, we’re asking the kind of questions that make you stop, reflect, and take an honest look at your character. Have you ever prayed for growth, then complained about the process? Would you rather hear the uncomfortable truth or live with a comfortable lie? Can someone truly grow without accountability? And what m...

In Episode 34, Necia and Hailey do something they’ve never done before, they give each other an honest, on-camera mid-year character evaluation. Together, they reflect on the first half of the year by celebrating each other’s accomplishments, recognizing personal growth, identifying blind spots, and respectfully sharing areas where there’s still room for improvement. This episode isn’t just about...