Shows
Soulful Parenting PodcastRed Flags & ResilienceAnitra Rice is a true boy mom to three amazing sons whom she affectionately refers to as “my guys.” This heartfelt episode about a mother’s love, grief, and advocacy for male mental health will inspire you to become a fierce champion. Through candid storytelling, Anitra shares breakthrough moments and the transformative power of an apology. WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal feelings and young people ending their own lives.
Show Notes:
Anitra’s website and her Inspiring Hope podcast
F.O.L. Foundation is destigmatizing mental health in the Black community
Here’s the article Josiah co-authore...
2025-10-1051 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastEnsuring Our Children Are Seen & HeardSome parents develop a champion mindset from observing others. Brittany Knox’s grandmother was her first champion and an early inspiration. Learn how this mom of seven daughters (2 she birthed) uniquely advocates for her children by focusing on helping the world understand and see them as the beautiful human beings they truly are.
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Detroit Waldorf School is a nonprofit educational community whose mission is to inspire and empower a diverse population of students to reach their fullest potential as creative, collaborative, and responsible global citizens. Children are fully engaged in activities that challenge students’ minds and...
2025-10-0832 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastKnow Thy Self & Know Your ChildZaundra Wimberly grew up as an only child and never dreamt of having a large family. Five children later, she’s learned the importance of knowing her children and their unique parenting needs, as well as balancing when to tap in and when to allow them to self-advocate.
Show Notes: Movie recommendation - The Lion King. This episode also includes a quick slang lesson.
The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by De...
2025-10-0723 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastThe Father Factor: A Championship Dad’s StoryFathers typically advocate differently from mothers. The men in Corey Oliver’s life taught him about fatherhood and being a champion to his two sons and their friends. From sports to chivalry, from failures to being stopped by the police, Corey keeps it real with his children.
Show Notes: Movie recommendation - Boyz N The Hood
The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to fi...
2025-09-2635 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastA Father's CommitmentK Deezy is not your typical co-parent. This multi-talented artist and father of five always envisioned his life with children. On the sofa, he talks about the influence his no-nonsense father, grandmother, and God have on his parenting. A self-described parenting work-in-progress, K Deezy chose single parenthood and the sacrifices that come along with it.
Show Notes:
Movie recommendations - The Godfather (for the life lessons) and The Color Purple.
The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
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2025-09-1435 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastRaising a ChampionNo one told Asandi Conner that parenting doesn’t end when your child turns 18. Her parenting has evolved and so has she. On the sofa, she shares her secret sauce for raising a confident, independent, and unapologetic young woman.
The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.
2025-09-0540 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastParents Need Champions TooChampions need champions. Malik Austin became a youth champion despite not having one growing up. During this episode, she opens up about discovering her healing while helping her pre-teen daughter navigate a traumatic loss.
The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.
2025-08-2930 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastHilarious, Heartfelt & Heroic: The Whitfield ChroniclesSeason two kicks off with Shea and Terry Whitfield, a hilarious couple and parents living full lives, who unexpectedly found themselves needing to medically advocate for their child. Hear their love story and how it helped them care for their son and each other during an emotional journey.
The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed...
2025-08-2233 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastSoulful Parenting Podcast Season 2Season one of the Soulful Parenting Podcast introduced you to unsung parenting heroes. In season two, we explore what it means to be a youth champion and raise children by design, not default.
The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.
2025-08-1800 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastPeace & ParentingClaretha "Peace" Bell makes parenting sound easy in her conversation with Ambra. This beloved poet started out as a rebellious teenager before becoming a loving mom to 12 birth children (yes, 12!) and 2 bonus babies who are now ages 6 to 34. Watch as she talks about discovering healing through art and how art, faith,and family influenced how she raised her children.
The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org...
2025-08-1542 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastTwo Journeys toward Confident GirlhoodTake a peek inside a beloved friendship between two mothers, LaShawn Nichols and Karissa Lacy, who are raising preteen and teen daughters. Hear how they balance helping them develop resilience while building their confidence as young ladies. Stay tuned for their youth movie recommendations.
The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and...
2025-08-1558 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastLessons in Contemporary Single FatherhoodThis episode is about faith, fatherhood, and being funny. Mic Larry, Ambra's first father on the podcast, shares his journey from football to Home Depot and then the comedic stage. Listen as he candidly talks about the influence of his James Evans-like father and unexpectedly becoming a single dad. This funny and true girl dad is all about family.
The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org...
2025-08-1534 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastYes, Our Children Do Go to Boarding SchoolsLanie Dixon, a self-described parent facilitator, joins Ambra to talk about her reluctant parenthood journey and how an early decision about her parenting style led to her daughters attending out-of-state boarding schools. In this episode, she debunks boarding school myths and acknowledges that letting go is hard (and necessary). Listen as Lanie shares her approach to raising intuitive children while fostering their agency and respecting their individuality.
The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
Presented by Teen HYPE and produced...
2025-08-1555 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastSoulful Parents Unite!Are you a dope parent? What does “good” or “perfect” parenting look like today in urban communities? Hear real talk from Teen HYPE’s CEO, Ambra Redrick, about raising two generations of Detroit children from playpen to pack ‘n play. Listen to her journey from teen mom to a nonprofit CEO and bonus mom to thousands of youths. For over two decades, Teen HYPE has been a youth champion, centering their voices while helping them prepare for the world. This inaugural episode acknowledges the complexities of soulful parenthood mixed with grace, teenage confessions, laughter, lessons learned, and hope. Welcome to the Soulf...
2025-08-1546 min
Soulful Parenting PodcastSoulful Parenting PodcastThe Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children.
Teen HYPE’s CEO, Ambra Redrick, is a parent observer. She sees parents and created the Soulful Parenting Podcast to acknowledge the beauty and complexities of raising children in today’s urban environments.
2025-08-1400 min
Detroit is DifferentFounding Teen Hype taught Ambra Redrick lessons on Faith in WorksFor over two decades, Teen Hype & Ambra Redrick have challenged the age-old notion of children being seen and not heard. Ambra candidly shares her journey co-founding Teen Hype on Detroit is Different, tracing back to her upbringing by her nurturing grandparents in a Leave it to Beaver style household. Transitioning into motherhood as a teenager in high school, Ambra's reality took a significant turn, leading her to discover her purpose in connecting with people and giving back to her community through various roles including social work and the Department of Corrections. Returning to her alma mater, Cooley High School...
2024-02-221h 28
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 10: Wisdom"Detroit has a soul… that's the power of it to me. It's very unique and very progressive in so many ways." – Carmen N'Namdi Detroit is a Phoenix – its fire is lit through human diversity – its ideas and creativity define its possibility and future. This final chapter brings together multiple narratives to spread the wisdom of the "D" far beyond the Motor City… Featuring the voices of: Carmen N'Namdi, Sandra Turner-Handy, Anthony Benavides, Kwaku Osei Bonsu, Pam Esshaki, Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, Penny Bailer, Shirley Birch, Kirk Mayes, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, Fatou-Seydi S. Sarr, Rash...
2023-07-1838 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 9: Vision"Detroit is America. I'll keep fighting for it." – Rochelle Riley Detroit's unique identity creates opportunities for its residents to reimagine and create a new vision of belonging… built from the ashes of post–industrial decline, its people display a gritty vision of a future sculpted from hard won victories of hustle and resilience. Featuring the voices of: Zina Davis, Carlos Neilbock, Lauren Hood, Eric L. Miller, Ozzie Rivera, jessica Care moore, George N'Namdi & Rochelle Riley. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition...
2023-07-1137 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 8: Faith"Every human being born is powered. It's a matter of enabling and awakening to your power." – Rev. Larry L. Simmons Faith is active belief and is manifest in the hope that a better future is possible through collaborative engagement. Listen to Detroiters who are inspired by the spiritual to guide them in delivering purpose to the streets, neighborhoods and communities of the city. Featuring the voices of: Rev. Larry L. Simmons, Maria Anita Salinas, Martin Herman, Lisa Johanon, ShaCha Geronimo, Shaffwan Ahmed & Dawn Dandridge. – All sound recordings were created in the City of...
2023-07-0435 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 7: People"Big up to everybody in Detroit that's making an impact or trying to make an impact, even the ones we don't see."– Larry Austin From the sidewalk to the local grocery store everyday people in Detroit create opportunities for us to witness the extraordinary transformation in our societies built by those who just do… accolades, titles & awards don't drive these people… their vision is a society where service is the norm and creating space for others to thrive is the only reward that counts. Featuring the voices of: Matthew Naimi, Michele Marie Oberholtzer, Efe Bes, B...
2023-06-2740 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 6: Serve"Being silent in Detroit is not an option." – Rashida Tlaib What leads us to acts of service? Purpose can be the foundation of the change we wish to see. In Detroit those who choose to serve and elevate others, advocate for community equity, and inspire action for a better tomorrow define the spaces where significant societal change is created. Featuring the voices of: Rashida Tlaib, Crystal Bernard, Chase L. Cantrell, Misha Stallworth, Shannon Smith & Ayesha Ghazi Edwin. All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited editi...
2023-06-2029 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 5: Life"Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus"– We hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes – Motto of the City of Detroit Survival is life in Detroit. In the face of multiple challenges the people of the city continue to stand tall. The city's collective resilience is unwavering. The narrative of the city is defined by its north star: self–determination. Featuring the voices of: Bryan C. Barnhill II, Natasha T. Miller, Mary A. 'Lisa' Franklin, Marsha Battle Philpot / Marsha Music, Deborah Love-Peel, Shamayim 'Shu' Harris & Terrence West. All sound recordings were created in the City of Det...
2023-06-1325 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 4: Art"Culture is not complete if you don't have all the components in it. You have to have the dance, the music, the language, the taste, and the feel." – Fatou–Seydi S. Sarr The human desire to express our ideas through creative practice is one of the bedrocks of the City. Detroit has navigated its many pasts and its most hopeful future through the power of spoken word, jazz, motown and techno, painting, poetry and sculpture – the city is built on a creative freedom that defines its every heartbeat. Featuring the voices of: jessica Care moore, Chazz Miller, Scott Hockin...
2023-06-0634 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 3: Word"When there's someone in need, there are those that respond." – Pamela Good Knowledge and education are the roads to self–discovery and understanding a world beyond. In Detroit the challenge to celebrate the written word and build a new landscape of universal literacy takes many forms… in this chapter seasoned campaigners and visionary youth leaders explore the spaces where they seek to have real impact across the city. Featuring the voices of: Pamela Good, Khali Sweeney, Pashon Murray, Elijah Craft, Shanel Adams & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. All sound recordings were created in the City of...
2023-05-3022 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 2: Heart"Our strength is stronger when we work together." – John J.George Detroit is a city where knowledge of the past fuels today's reimagining – an evolution built from strength and a creative, mobilization of community. In this Chapter, Detroiters focus on their love, understanding, and commitment to the city – a passionate collaboration to create a meaningful future for their children, families and neighborhoods. Featuring the voices of: Jamon Jordan, Hanan Ali Yahya, John J. George, Monica Lewis Patrick & James Feagin. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limi...
2023-05-2321 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 1: Spirit"Community is people watching your rhythm" – Satori Shakoor Detroit: A city of deep history, a people driven by resilience and hustle – experience the city through the diverse voices of its people, understand and immerse yourself in the city's personality through the purpose–driven narratives shared by Detroiters. Featuring the voices of: Satori Shakoor, Giizhigad/Christy Bieber, Adnan Charara, Suzy Villarreal-Garza & Kirk Mayes. – All sound recordings were created in the City of Detroit during the production of the limited edition book i.Detroit – a Human Atlas of an American City, available here. ISBN 978-1-9...
2023-05-1618 min