Riki lost her dad at eleven. At the time, all she wanted was to feel normal again.
In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to grow up with grief and how that experience evolves as you do. What felt confusing and isolating as kids shows up differently in adulthood, in friendships, relationships, and the way we process emotions.
We get honest about the tragedy of losing our dads young, the pressure to “be okay,” and the things people say (and shouldn’t say) when someone is grieving.
Riki also shares how she turned her pain into purpose through After Hours Club, creating spaces where mental health feels accessible, real, and even… cool.
This is a conversation about loss, but also about growth, connection, and what it means to rebuild something beautiful from it.
