"We all make choices but it's those choices that are preparing you for the life that you have...Find the ways to turn your trauma into triumph.That is part of the healing journey" - @walkgoodetienne Etienne talks about how his choices at 21 years old brought him face to face with death on two occasions and how those encounters caused him to turn his life around. He speaks of the choice to be sober and how his journey has brought him to focus on community healing through his organization...

Darrius was born in the small borough of San Juan in Trinidad in the Caribbean, where running water was only available two days per week and sometimes the electricity would go off. In the community, you learn how to function with the hand dealt and you find moments of joy with family and the village but what is certain is that opportunities don't run rampant there. This is where migration to America becomes an attractive, though onerous, decision for families. A mother leaves her kids to make...

Keeping a secret is honourable. It is a show of maturity, loyalty and respect for the person whose secret you bear. That is, however, speaking generally. In the case of Walshy Fire, family secrets can be a great source of pain. In this revealing interview with Leah Marville, the world class DJ who is 1/3 Major Lazer shares a family secret that had him bound since he was 8 years old. He shares how DMX's death rocked him to his core, so much so, that it moved him to share for this truth for...

Daunte is a true example of what it means to live in purpose and follow your heart. He deviated from pursuing a successful career as a lawyer to pursuing a vision that sees him teaching people across the world the fundamentals of West African traditional dance. Strictly running on passion, Daunte leads a donation-based dance class, which during the recent pandemic attracted the attention of the LA Times to document the history and culture being exhibited through his class. Situated in Leimert...

We sat down with Naomi over Zoom from our Dream Hollywood Location and had a beautifully candid conversation about the girl behind the artist. Naomi who is the daughter of two international reggae icons - Carlene Davis and Tommy Cowan, former road manager of Bob Marley is forging an amazing career as a global contemporary reggae/r&b artist from Jamaica! We talk about her commitment to being authentic in her music even by sharing her heartbreaks and being "ghosted" in her most recent...

His style introduces him first. He is the sharpest dresser in any room and most definitely wearing a color or pattern combo that you've never seen before. Beyond his style is a story. A story of a young country boy from a small town in Georgia, who after being kicked out of school with no succession plan, moved to Los Angeles on a whim and with his barber's clippers, to make a new life for himself. The first in his family to venture so far out. He has now made his name in Hollywood, as The...

Tennille Amor is a soldier of love. She is a Singer, Songwriter, Equality Advocate and UN Peace Ambassador. Her song "I am a Girl" was the anthem for United Nations International Women's Day which took her all over the world. By her early teens, Tennille was already a global citizen, with her family originating from the island of Trinidad and Tobago. She talks about how being a global citizen shaped her world view, influenced her to live a life of service and to be an equality advocate. We...

We’re kicking off a new season with the story of the General Manager of the Dream Hollywood hotel, who made it from a small town in Guyana to the head position of a world class hotel in the middle of Hollywood, Los Angeles, on his own terms. We chat with him about how he was able to break stereotypes at every stage of his life and become recognized for his revolutionary approach to guest experiences, at just the age of 35!

Jo sits with us to discuss her decision with her partner Om, to pack up their city life in Chicago and move into their Van! It is an act of bravery to choose yourself in a world that tries to dictate who you should be! These two have embarked on a journey, traveling in their home across the US! Strap in and uncover the world of Van life - the pros, cons, beauty and myths!

His journey as a Refugee led him to develop a profound exercise that can help anyone find their purpose in life. He was born in a formerly Islamic military-led state of Sudan, North East Africa. His liberal views on Islam went viral and he quickly became notorious. He was forced into exile, where he embarked on a journey of deep healing over many years that had led him to transform into a sought-after Business Exec coach.

This interview is a deeply vulnerable recount of the decisions that led to a teenage Marlon Peterson being involved in a crime, charged with first degree murder and a sentence of 12 years in prison. He takes us deep into his experience of prison life, the life lessons he’s learned and how he found his purpose through it all. He is now an activist, author, podcast host, Ted Talk Alum and spring much more. There is so much rawness, richness and inspiration within. Enjoy!

Muhammed, writer, poet and lead singer of conscious band - Freetown Collective of Trinidad and Tobago, grew up a very traditional Muslim, son of a Muslim leader who lead led a group to overthrow the Government of T&T in 1990. We discuss what it means to grow up staunch Muslim; finding music and brotherhood with his Rastafarian co-lead of the band. He also shares the experience of charting his own spiritual journey away from his traditional Muslim lifestyle. So many gems; so many layers,...

@nikitasings was my first client as an Entertainment Attorney and Manager and we’ve been through it all! We shared some never before released information, our journey and memories, how she collaborated with mega soca star Machel Montano, navigating the industry as a female and then balancing it all as a wife and mother!

We talked about the point in one’s life when growth happens, the importance of mental freedom, what it means to be a verb and how to make big change in your life.

Bianca is ANTM model turn teacher. She talks to us about having to adjust her style of teaching as a result of COVID-19; knowing what purpose feels like and how you know you’ve found it along with some very important things she’s learned about life from her students.

Award winning money expert and therapist talks to us about the best way to plan, earn and save money during Carona. She also shares important tips for new mothers and on building generational wealth!

In this episode we chatted about the revival of Reggae music, spiritual connectedness and meaning of life from Protoje’s perspective.

Londrelle is a new age spiritual poet and musician healing the world through his words, mantras and meditations. He talks to us about yoga, developing spiritual practice and importance of find love in a spiritual partnership.

An open and real conversation about identity, ego and evolving out of pain with my good sis, stylist extraordinaire, musician and host of podcast #wakeuptowisdom.