Shows
Jodie Baudek PodcastResults To Success : Interview with Shuntella RichardsonIn this empowerment talk episode, I sit down with my soul sister, Shuntella Richardson — international speaker, author, and CEO of Results to Success.What I love most about Chantel is her authenticity. She doesn’t just inspire — she simplifies. She takes big ideas and breaks them down so you can actually move.We talk about the difference between being busy and being productive. About how so many of us are buried in information — books, seminars, podcasts, courses — but we’re not taking action. And action is what creates results.Chantel shar...
2026-02-1610 minJodie Baudek PodcastBuilding Wealth Starts at Home: Part Two With Shuntella RichardsonIn this episode, we talk about something that affects all of us — building wealth and changing the conversation around money.Women are having it. Men are having it. How do we build wealth? And it starts simple: basic understanding and basic saving. But there’s also a psychological piece. It’s okay to make more money than your parents did. They would be proud of you. Growth is the goal.Shuntella shares how growing up in Englewood shaped her drive, and why education — formal or informal — matters. We talk about teaching kids early: open the bank accou...
2026-02-1610 min
Thick & FabulousStrength of Her SeasonsIt weighs on me how far we’ve drifted from sitting at the feet of our elders, listening, learning, and letting their stories shape us. Our elders carry decades of lived wisdom, yet so many leave this world without ever being asked to share even a fraction of what they know.In this conversation, I sit down with three phenomenal women who have shaped my life — Mrs. Debora Logan‑Lawson, Mrs. Janice Jackson, and Osunnike Anke — to talk about what it really means to grow older, to nurture friendships, to date in this season of life, and to walk...
2026-02-0559 minThick & FabulousThe Beauty Women Bring to the Cigar Culture with LaTonya RobinsonRecently, I sat down with LaTonya Robinson, owner of Velvet Leaf Concierge, to explore the unique perspective women bring to cigar culture and to learn more about her distinctive concierge service that blends sophistication, community, and passion for the craft.Women are increasingly making their mark in the cigar world, reshaping what has long been considered a male-dominated culture. Trailblazing entrepreneurs like twin sisters Yvonne and Yvette Rodriguez, founders of Tres Lindas Cubanas—the first Black woman-owned American cigar brand—are leading the way. Other influential figures include Maya Selva (Flor de Selva), Ines Lorenzo-Gomez (co-founder of La F...
2025-12-0744 minThick & FabulousFit For Fashion Then vs Now with Angela Berry and Jennifer Noran Stepping into Year 3 of producing the Fit For Fashion Show—a celebration of transformation, resilience, and radiant confidence. This empowering event shines a spotlight on incredible men and women who’ve boldly embraced their weight loss journeys and emerged stronger, prouder, and more fabulous than ever.I recently sat down with 2024 HAUTE Model and Designer Jennifer Noran, along with this year’s Confident Model Angela Berry, to hear how the show has shaped their lives and ignited their self-belief. Their stories are raw, inspiring, and a testament to the power of community and self-love. Tune in—you...
2025-09-1749 minThick & FabulousAlexa, Find My Therapist with Ashley Browning Alexa, Find My Therapist has been a thriving resource in Columbus, OH for five years—and now, thanks to its visionary founder Ashley Browning, the movement has arrived in Lexington, KY. Ashley has curated an empowering experience designed to help people of color connect with therapists of color through dynamic panel discussions, therapist “speed-dating,” and more.🎧 Tap in to learn how this transformative event is creating space for healing, connection, and culturally attuned care.
2025-07-2344 minThick & Fabulous988 Suicide and Crisis Life LineMany don't know that you can dial 988 when you are feeling suicidal, or someone you know is feeling suicidal, or you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress. I sit down with Darcy Miller of New Vista and Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Debbie Lambert to discuss how it can help you and your loved ones in a critical time of need.
2025-07-2051 minThick & FabulousGandharva: A Breathtaking Fusion of Indian Classical and World Music with Laskshim Sriraman and Lee CarrollHere’s a refined version of your description with improved flow and clarity:As part of the 250Lex celebration, Lexington and its neighboring counties will experience a captivating fusion of Indian Classical, Jazz, Blues, dance, and poetry—a true Music Theory 101 in action!I had the privilege of sitting down with Lakshmi Sriraman of Shree School of Dance, who has meticulously curated and choreographed this event. In a remarkable return to the stage, she will be coming out of retirement to perform. Additionally, I spoke with Lee Carroll, accomplished musician and co-founder of G...
2025-06-1151 minThick & FabulousCheers to 250Lex with William Parris and Nicole SealsCheers to 250Lex: It’s Showtime! In this special episode, we sit down with retired teacher, director, and owner of Uniqueness Unlimited Models and Production, Mr. William Parris, alongside model, realtor, and Airbnb host Nicole Seals, to explore the vision behind this extraordinary showcase.From curating models and designers to bringing the production to life, Mr. Parris shares how the 250Lex vision blossomed into a grand celebration of style and creativity. Nicole reflects on her journey back to the runway, revealing what it’s been like to step out of retirement for such a momentous occasion.Th...
2025-06-0539 minThick & FabulousRite of Passage to Wombhood: MenopauseEvery woman will experience it at some point. Some earlier in life, some later, but rest assured, it will happen. What am I talking about? Menopause. I got together some of Lexington's experts: Dr. Deidra Beshear, Dr. Juliana Hauser, and Sex Educator Ashley Browning, on the subject of menopause for a panel discussion. We talk about spirituality, sex, hormone replacement therapy, the symptoms we don't know or talk about, and so much more.
2025-04-161h 23Thick & FabulousSober Living: Neighborhood Presidents Pt. 3Sober Living Pt. 3 is with the neighborhood presidents. I talk with of the William Wells Brown/Eastend community, with Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Vivian Hodges, and from the Georgetown Rd community Ms. Rolanda Woolfork, and Rev. Dwight Lewis who is a recovering addict.Mr. & Mrs. Hodge share their perspectives as neighborhood association presidents and as the largest rental property management companies in Lexington. Rev. Dwight Lewis shares his story as a recovering addict of drugs and alcohol and his work with those living in sober living homes.
2025-03-0557 minThick & FabulousSober Living Pt. 2I sit down with Lexington Community Leaders, District 1 Councilman Tyler Morton, Kentucky State Representative George Brown, and Rev. Jaques Wigginton to further discuss the eving homes in Lexington
2025-02-2655 minThick & FabulousWine Down with CeiCoya Johnson, Owner of Coy Wine CollectionI might CeiCoya in December 2024 at a cigar lounge. She was just coming from launching her wine brand, Coy Wine Collection in a new location. She sat down next to me and the next thing you know, we were talking about life, wine, and clothes! Coy Wine Collection is out of Louisville, Ky. Coy Wine Collection is a woman-owned, black-owned wine brand. Tune in for this wonderful conversation!
2025-02-1354 minThick & FabulousBuilding H.E.R. with Myka JacksonI sat down with an amazing young lady (21 years old, to be exact), Myka Jackson, to talk about an organization she has built. It's called Building H.E.R.( Honorable. Educated. Respectable). It supports girls from elementary school all the way to college.
Sit back and take a listen. Then, join the Parent Advisory board and enroll your daughters.
2025-01-3034 minThick & FabulousSober Living Homes15 out of 208-210 homes in the Highland neighborhood are sober living homes. Unbeknownst to us all the Oakwood Estates neighborhood is experiencing a surge of sober homes.
I sat down with the neighborhood presidents; Stephanie Sobleski and Lori Hornsby of the Highlands subdivision, and Rev. Leon Slatter of the Oakwood subdivision. Community leader Rep. George Brown. Former councilman Jacques Wigginton.
2025-01-2339 minThick & FabulousTeens, Trauma and TherapyI sit down with Dr. Tonya Campbell, PhD, LCSW, C-DBT as we talk about DBT-Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and how she is using this method of therapy to help our children now. DBT
is a structured, evidence-based treatment that helps adolescents learn to cope with and change unhealthy behaviors.
Contact Dr. Tonya Campbell:
Bluegrass Counseling & Trauma Services
503 Darby Creek Rd Suite C Lexington, KY 40509 · 501 Darby Creek Rd Suite 39A, Lexington, KY 40509
2024-11-1454 minThick & FabulousBlack Children In Books with Asona McMullenI sit down with Asona McMullen, one half of the dynamic duo (Amber Anthony is the other half) of Black Children In Books to talk about reading to our children. Not only learning to read but to actually comprehend what they are reading.
Listen in as we talk about including ALL children in the joy, bonding and fun of reading.
Black Children In Books:
Email: blackchildreninbooks@gmail.com
IG: blackchildreninbooks
Website: http://blackchildreninbooks.org/
Black Children's Book Week in 2025 is Sunday, February 23 to Saturday...
2024-10-1749 minThick & FabulousSharp Futures Foundation with CJ CarterI sit down with CJ Carter who is the founder and CEO of Sharp Futures Foundations. Sharp Futures mission is to empower young men in middle schools by providing a unique space where they can receive mentorship, counseling, and a fresh haircut.
Contact Sharp Futures Foundations:
www.sharpfutures.org
2024-09-2352 minThick & FabulousMotherhood & Entrepreneurship with Ieasha AllenI had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Lexington's own Ieasha Allen. She will proudly tell you she is a mother and wife first but walks in with her purpose as an entrepreneur.
Listen in as we talk about how she does it by respecting her boundaries and living out her dreams.
2024-08-1157 minThick & FabulousOvarian Cancer with Enid WolhsteinI sat down to talk with Enid about her journey with Ovarian Cancer. We talk about how she found out, her treatment plan, women's risk and so much more. Enid shared during our conversation,
"I said off air that getting the ovarian cancer diagnosis was a gift.Going through surgeries and chemo the year I turned 50 was not on wish list. But during the hardest event of my life, I learned about love.Love from community, from family, my husband and son. They carried the biggest burden of caring for me. I got clarity. Cancer broke off my e...
2024-07-1754 minThick & FabulousTalk Dirty To Me: How Does It Feel? Pt. 1THIS SHOW IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! IF YOUR CHILDREN ARE NEARBY PLEASE SEND THEM TO PLAY. AN ADULT CONVERSATION IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN!
I sit down with some of Kentucky's BEST sex therapists; Dr. Juliana Hauser, and Dan Ellenberg. Sexologist; Brittany Briscoe, Intuitive Body Worker; Deneise Woolfolk, and Minister; James Henderson to have an open and honest discussion about SEX. This wonderful discussion was held at Lexington's Night Kitty Karaoke Bar. This setting was chosen because that is how you sometimes meet someone in a bar and take them home and BAM!
Turn your listening ears...
2024-07-1053 minThick & FabulousTalk Dirty To Me: How Does It Feel? Pt.2THIS SHOW IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! IF YOUR CHILDREN ARE NEARBY PLEASE SEND THEM TO PLAY. AN ADULT CONVERSATION IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN!
Part 2 of our 2 hour discussion about sex and it only gets better!!!
2024-07-1050 minThick & FabulousHer Story: Perianal HPV Cancer with Chablis MurrayDid you know that there are 150 different types of HPV? Did you know that 80 million people in the U.S. will have a type of HPV in their lifetime? Did you know that types 16 & 18 can cause cervical, anal, and throat cancer?
This is the story of Chablis Murray, my childhood friend who is currently in remission from Perianal HPV Cancer. A rare colorectal skin cancer. Listen in as she is very vulnerable about her journey.
2024-07-0153 minThick & FabulousThe Power of Reiki with Reiki Master Deneise WoolfolkHealing can come in many forms—therapy, setting boundaries, and through the movement of energy. I sit down with Master Reiki Practitioner Deneise Woolfolk to discuss the power of reiki. Deneise explains what reiki is, how she creates a safe space for you to feel safe being open to shift your energy and possibly remove some blockages you may be experiencing.
Want to give reiki a try contact Deneise Woolfolk at
Subtle Energy Massage, LLC
(859) 334-1015
www.subtleenergymassage.com
2024-06-1948 minThick & FabulousMotherhood: My Life with a Special Needs ChildI sit down with my big sister Erika McMurry and talk about life as a single mother of a special needs daughter, Jameicka and her two other children Daveion and DeA'dre, who are perfectly healthy. Erika talks about having to raise Meicka alone, finding out about her diagnoses of 13th Ring Chromosome Abnormality. Jameicka wasn't expected to live past the age of 1 and she will be turning 35 soon. Ericka is doing this all while battling her own health issues.
Follow Erika and Jameicka's journey on:
Facebook :
A Miracle Called Jameicka
2024-05-0155 minThick & FabulousColorism & Self-Esteem with Daikerra Sweat. A young black girls journey to loving the skin she's in.
Within the African American community colorism is a big deal. Not only was it meant to further tear our culture apart as slaves with the lighter skinned slaves doing domestic work, while the brown and darker were lent to manual labor; it has continued today. I sit down with Daikerra Sweat a discuss how her beautiful dark complexion wasn't always viewed as such by herself and others.
2024-04-2442 minThick & FabulousAnd...I Love You Richard with playwright Osunnike AnkeI sit down with my Spiritual Godmother Osunnike Anke as we discuss her play And...I Love You Richard. It is a play about domestic abuse and the lasting effects it has on the family of the victims and the abuser himself. It is an amazing play.
2024-04-1843 minThick & FabulousHIV/AIDS epidemic in the African American CommunityI sat down with Melody Radford, the Client Services Coordinator for AVOL of Kentucky to have an in-depth, eye-opening conversation about the raise of HIV/AIDS in the African American community, especially among African American women.
AVOL helps individuals navigate to permanent and stable housing, medical care, health screenings, prevention medication, and social supports
PLEASE KNOW YOUR STATUS!!! GET TESTED! not just for HIV/AIDS but other STI's.
Contact AVOL or visit at:
1824 Hill Rise Drive, Suite 100Lexington, KY 40504
PH.859.225.3000TF.877.225.9245FX.859.225.9244
2024-04-1755 minThick & FabulousHow Do You Want It? Part 2 of the Talk Dirty To Me Conversations Series
You are about to listen to part 2 of the Talk Dirty To Me Conversation Series How Do You Want It? with the men only. I sat down with the distinguished gentlemen Sex Therapist Dan Ellenberg and Minister James Henderson at Leaf & Barrel Cigar Lounge to have a conversation about sex.
2024-04-161h 30Thick & FabulousHey DJ! That's My DJ!I sat down with 2 of my favorite female DJ's, DJ Erin Greene and DJ Quinnette Connor to talk about being a female in a male dominated music industry, vibing with the crowd, being a multifaceted DJ, how female rappers are dominating the music industry and their controversial lyrics.
Book Them:
DJ Green:
FB: DJ Green
IG: @djgreen30
Twitter: @djgreen28
Email: djgreenbookings83@gmail.com
DJ Quinnette:
FB: Quinnette Connor
IG: @quiinnette
Website: quinnette.live
2024-03-1356 minThick & FabulousLife After losing a Child with Alisa Hairston*Some content may not be suitable for small children*
It is often stated that a parent isn't supposed to bury a child, the child is supposed to bury the parent. However, sometimes the Universe and the Higher Power have different plans. Unfortunately, this is a life experience of Alisa Hairston who lost her 17 year old son, Berkley Parks to gun violence here in Lexington,Ky.
Listen to her story as she recounts the day Berkley's life was taken and how she is living life now without her only child.
2024-03-0646 minThick & FabulousTalk Dirty To Me.THIS SHOW IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY!
The sound quality is not the greatest as it was a LIVE show being recorded.
Talk Dirty To Me is part 1 of the Thick & Fabulous sex conversations. We kicked things off with the ladies. A room with over 40 women in attendance talking about sex. Their sexual desires, body image, understanding your body, pleasure, and so much more.
My panel consisted for Sex Therapist Dr. Juliana Hauser, Sexologist Brittany Briscoe and Intuitive Bodyworker Deneise Woolfolk.
Take a listen!
2024-02-2353 minThick & FabulousLife Encapsulated: Placenta Encapsulation with Doula Anihhya TrumboThis is hands down one of my favorite interviews. Learning so much about placenta encapsulation, the different ways it can be done, lotus births, water births and so much more. What made it even more special is that I go to do it with my friend Anihhya Trumbo. Anihhya is a Doula, Massage Therapist and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. Listen in for this amazing interview.
If you would like to learn more about her services she can be found here:
Instagram: Doula_Anihhya
Facebook: Lovely Offerings Doula Service
For...
2024-02-0750 min
Thick & FabulousTrauma At a Young Age with Dr. Lauren DowneySadly, our children today are experiencing trauma at a very young age. There are children 5-7yrs old committing suicide. Not to mention gun violence, police brutality, video games, and even in the music. Our babies are becoming desensitized to death.
Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Lauren Downey the owner of The Trauma-Informed Counseling Center, also known as TICC. Dr. Lauren is an well trained in this field and our conversation was truly amazing
If you or someone you know has experienced trauma please seek help or...
2024-01-1853 minThick & FabulousOrganize Your Life with Tara StewartWe go back at least 10years. She was the owner of an all women's gym called Flourish. I was beginning my journey then as a Zumba instructor. Fast forward 10 years and she is now the owner of Tara M Stewart Professional Organizing. Sit down and enjoy this delight conversation with Tara about organizing your life as it pertains to your home. We talk about letting things go, why people hold on to things and how you don't need more things to organize the things you already have.
Tara M Stewart Professional Organizing
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2023-12-2053 minThick & FabulousIt's Almost Prom Season with Asona McMullenBelieve it or not prom can cost anywhere from $900-$1000 and up. Having the privilege to go to prom is not given to all. Not because they don't want to go, but because they can't afford to go. Lex Project Prom gives teens the FULL experience of preparing for prom. Picking the dress or tux, getting the accessories, shoes, hair and nails done. Don't forget about the ticket, food, and transportation. Tune in as I talk to founder and owner Asona McMullen about Lex Project Prom
Lex Project Prom:
Website: LexProjectProm.org
2023-12-1351 minThick & FabulousCASA of Lexington. Advocating for Our ChildrenI sat down with Rader Bolling, who had been a CASA volunteer since June 2022 and is now is the DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COORDINATOR and Ben Kleppinger, who was the Community Engagement Coordinator and is now the Director of Communications. We talked all about what CASA of Lexington does for the community and how you can be a volunteer.
Website: wwcasaoflexington.org/training
Apply to be a volunteer at: casaoflexington.org/apply
2023-12-0752 minThick & FabulousBlack Hair: Wigs with Ieshia FordDid you know that there are 3,000 different hair brands? Did you know that wigs & extensions were valued at 7.7 billion dollars in 2022 and expected to reach 15.7 billion by 2032!
Tune in as I talked to Master Cosmetologist and The Dollhouse owner Ieshia Ford. She is a phenomenal wig maker here in Lexington, Ky.
Find Ieshia here:
Website: yourfavoritedoll.com
Facebook, TikTok and Instragram: @thedollhouselex
2023-12-0651 minThick & FabulousBaes & Bourbon (Part 1): He Said. She Said ConversationsBaes & Bourbon is the final conversation in the Thick & Fabulous Conversation Series. We began with the ladies in Cocktails & Conversations in April. Then in September we focused on the men with Cigars & Conversations. Now, it is time to bring the men and the women together for a conversation about love, sex, relationship( romantic and friendships), trauma and so much more.
Listen in with my panel of Joy Bolton-Berry, Dr. Lauren Downey, Dr. Jai Gilliam and Bishop Carter IV.
2023-11-2952 minThick & FabulousBaes & Bourbon (Part 2): He Said. She SaidBaes & Bourbon is the final conversation in the Thick & Fabulous Conversation Series. We began with the ladies in Cocktails & Conversations in April. Then in September we focused on the men with Cigars & Conversations. Now, it is time to bring the men and the women together for a conversation about love, sex, relationship( romantic and friendships), trauma and so much more.
Listen in with my panel of Joy Bolton-Berry, Dr. Lauren Downey, Dr. Jai Gilliam and Bishop Carter IV.
2023-11-2951 minThick & FabulousSaving Our Youth with Devine CaramaIt is often said that this generation is different. Honestly speaking, they are. Our youth today have experienced more gun violence, and death than most of us that have been blessed to see our 40's.
I sit down with community activist and director of One Lexington, Devine Carama to talk about ways we can save our youth and how the community plays a role and can help.
Donate to the Believing In Forever Coat Drive:
Cash App - $BelievingInForever Venmo - BelievingInForever PayPal or Zelle - 859-303-2637
Ch...
2023-11-2857 minThick & FabulousCigars and Conversation: Grown Men ConversationsOh what a marvelous day was had! A safe space was created at Canonero's Cigar and Bourbon Bar for grown men to talk about the things they need, want, and feel. We tackled the hard discussions of erectile dysfunction, finances, masculinity, and how men interact with women. This is the 2nd of a 3 part series.
Our panel consisted of
Rev. Daniel Lee, LCSW
Dr. Jai Gilliam
Rev. Michael Jackson
Lezell Lowe
2023-09-201h 59Thick & FabulousSound Healing with CJ JacksonSound Healing is an ancient healing method that is quickly becoming a new alternative way to do healing work. I love how CJ describes it as,"The cheat code to meditation". Listen in as I talk with Sound Healer, who happens to be my cousin, Christine "CJ" Jackson as we discuss the benefits of sound healing, how to find the right sound healer for you and the different methods of sound healing.
You can find CJ here at:
IG: healingsoundsibds
Website: healingsoundsibds.com
2023-09-0645 minThick & FabulousMy Boudoir: Boudoir Photography and How It Is HealingWe aren't talking about my boudoir silly, but we are talking about how there has been a boom in boudoir photography since the pandemic. Women have taken to loving the skin they're in to a new level. Embracing their curves, stretch marks, cellulite, and raising our body positivity. Tune in as I talk to Lexington's Premier Boudoir & Wedding Photographer, Michelle Franzetti, owner of Franzetti Photography and Franzetti Bellissima Lingerie.
Michelle Franzetti
Franzetti Photography
214 W. Maxwell St.
Lexington, Ky.
(859) 588-0762
franzettiphotography.com
2023-08-3050 minThick & FabulousIntimacy with Brittany BriscoeThere are other ways to be intimate with someone other than through intercourse. Take your person on a date, hold their hand, kiss, get to know them. Authentically. Become intimate with their mind before their body and watch how the sex changes.
Today I sat down with Sexologist, Brittany Briscoe who is the Owner of Intimacy Out Loud and Intimates by Intimacy Out Loud. I promise this is a must listen to and share episode.
Intimacy Out Loud contact info:
Website: calendly.com/intimacyoutloud
IG: @intimacyoutloud
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2023-08-2347 minThick & FabulousDonate Your Spare: Thriving with Kidney Disease with Ashley HoltThis will probably be one of the most inspiring stories you will every listen to(or least it should be). I had the most amazing opportunity to sit down with Ms. Ashley Holt who is thriving and living with kidney disease. Ashley is in need of a kidney and has been on the kidney donor list for 3years. Listen to her story and maybe even consider being a kidney donor.
To see if you are compatible for Ashley or anyone else click the links below:
UKY - https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/.../living-kidney-donor...
2023-08-0353 minThick & FabulousAbout That Poly Life with Tiffany & Wali El-Amin and Ashley JohnsonDid you know that 4 to 5% of the people living in the United States are polyamorous? That's 1 million people. Polyamorous involves the practice of engaging in multiple romantic(and typically sexual) relationships with consent of all people involved. Polygamy is the practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time.
Listen in as I talk with Wali & Tiffany El-Amin and Ashley Johnson as they discuss openly and honestly about the ins & outs of their throuple. We talk about how they handle jealousy, how they got into this lifestyle, how it effects them...
2023-07-2655 minThick & FabulousGetting Your Affairs In Order: Leaving a Legacy with LaRonda ClayWe hardly ever talk about it even though we know it will happen to us all. Furthermore, we in never really prepare for it either. Death. Today I talk with Primerica Agent LaRonda Clay about getting your affairs in order with life insurance and leaving a financial legacy for your loved ones.
2023-07-1856 minThick & FabulousKidney Disease and African AmericansKidney Disease is the #8 cause of death in the U.S.
More than 1 in 3 kidney failure patients living in the United States are African American. Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure. It causes nearly half of all cases of kidney failure in the United States. African Americans get diabetes more often than whites.
Today I talk with Arlene Herring, Executive Director for the Kidney Alliance Health of Kentucky about how kidney disease is affecting our community, the signs and symptoms and prevention.
2023-07-1235 minThick & FabulousHomeschool with Tarra Leggett and Tiffany El-AminI brought back Tarra & Tiffany to have an in-depth conversation about homeschooling from elementary to high school. We talk about why they both decided to homeschool, how they come up with their curriculum, socialization of their children and so much more. Tune in and let me know what you think.
2023-06-1554 minThick & FabulousThe Mobile Mission Experience with Natalie MimsBeing a mother can be one of the most exhilarating and daunting experiences in your life. However, being a single mother brings on a whole different experience as well. The good news is The Mobile Mission Experience can meet you were you are literally. A group of women got together to form this wonderful non-profit to help single mothers and families in the Lexington community. I sat down with one of the founders Mrs. Natalie Mims to learn more about the Mobile Mission Experience. Tune in and learn and maybe you would like to donate or volunteer!
2023-06-0735 minThick & FabulousDiabetes & African Americans with Yolanda Jackson, MS,RD,LDIt is so sad how the African American community does not know how to manage their diabetes and often fall victim to death from the complications of diabetes when it can be prevented with the right diet and exercise. Today I sit down with, "The People's Dietitian" Yolanda Jackson. Yolanda is a 3yr PHD candidate, a registered dietitian and the owner of Nourish You Nutrition here in Lexington, Ky.
So grab your pen and paper and call your family in the room and let's have a candid conversation about diabetes!
Yolanda Jackson...
2023-05-3150 minThick & FabulousMotherhood with Doula Tiffany El-Amin and Tarra LeggettIn honor of Mother's day I sat down with Doula Tiffany El-Amin and Chemist now stay at home mom Tarra Leggett and talk about motherhood. We talk about different birthing methods, the difference between a doula and a midwife, VBAC(vaginal birth after cesarean), their birthing experiences, and how to choose your doula and having a birthing plan.
This is such an eye opening conversation.
2023-05-1716 minThick & FabulousIt's the Lashes For Me! with Mimi SunelleThe beauty industry is a billion dollar industry that is growing by the millions each year. Women spend a lot of money to look and feel beautiful, and they doing so with the newest yet oldest beauty technique, eye lashes. Whether you prefer extremely long lashes or the natural look, I sit down with Mimi Sunelle, the owner of The Lux Lab and Lash Technician to talk about all things lashes. We talk about the different techniques to have lashes done, how to clean them, what not to do to your lashes and even how to clean and maintain...
2023-05-1052 minThick & FabulousLove Is the Desire to Understand with Osunnike Anke Scott-MannaIt was an absolute pleasure to sit down and have a mother-daughter conversation with my Spiritual mother Osunnike Anke. I have known as I loving call her : Momma Osun" for almost 20yrs! And it has been the most healing, loving, joy filled years of my life. I wanted to share the love with you all as we talk about love.
Robin "Osunnike Anke" Scott-Manna is a mother, Queen Mother, natural healer, spiritual midwife and a psychospiritual counselor. She is the founder of the Institute of Whole Life Healing and One Million Wombs United. Osunnike is an author...
2023-04-2658 minThick & FabulousParenting with Dr. Shambra MulderParenting has taken on different looks over the years. From spanking, to time-outs to now gentle parenting. Not to mention the old school way of children are seen not heard, to giving your children a safe space to openly speak about their feelings and being able to talk about anything with your parents. Today I sit down with Dr. Shambra Mulder a Licensed Psychologist with expertise in working with children and adolescents. Dr. Mulder has over 20 years of experience advocating for those who are considered “the least of these”.
Listen in as we have an o...
2023-04-1855 minThick & Fabulous3 Time World Record Holder Strong Woman Tamara WalcottI had the most wonderful opportunity to have a phone interview with none other than 3 Time World Record Powerlifter Holder Tamara Walcott. We talked about how she got into powerlifting, to being an unapologetic thick & fabulous African-American woman in a male dominated sport. Listen to how she zones out the world as she lifts, to telling us how it T-I-Is about being fabulous as a mom, fitness coach, daughter, sister and friend.
2023-03-2938 min
Thick & FabulousBuilding, Failure and Success with Chris HudsonThis was recorded a in October 2021 before I had a podcast. I sat down with Lexington native Chris Hudson, CEO and Founder of Life's Journey Clothing. Chris talked about his journey as an entrepreneur from selling his brand out of the trunk of his car to having celebrities' like Rick Ross and now T.I. to name a few rocking his brand. We tapped in to his personal life as it it pertains to his health, son and spirituality. Listen in. You are definitely in for a treat.
Life's Journey Clothing
https://www.lifesjourneyclothing.com
2023-02-2355 minThick & FabulousDamned If I Do. Damned If I Don't: A Talk About Body ImageI sat down with two phenomenal women, Natasha Ramsey and Cierra S. Spaulding as we had a very open and honest conversation about body image from BOTH points of view. We always hear about the overweight side of the story and how they should look, but there is an equally important story for the skinny girls as well in how they look. Both sides experience body image issues and the words that hurt and often leave scars on our self-esteem.
Cierra Spaulding
IG: mrscspaulding
Natasha Ramsey:
IG: natashalashe
2023-02-1553 minThick & FabulousNip & Tuck: The Tummy Tuck with Susan LoweToday I sit down with a friend of mine I met while teaching Zumba, Susan Lowe. One thing I didn't know about her and to be honest, it never came up is that she had a tummy tuck right after meeting her. Susan goes into how she chose her surgeon, how she went back to work after a week off with her drains still in and how affected her self-esteem. Truly a good listen!
2023-02-0950 minThick & FabulousIV Hydration with Karima Johnson,RN,BSNI know you have seen or heard of the IV hydration drip for those terrible hangovers. Well, they are actually used for a lot more than to fix a hangover. Listen in as I talk with Karima Johnson, RN,BSN and the owner of Sanaa Glam & Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina. Karima just opened Sanaa Glam & Wellness on January 9,2023 and she specializes in IV Hydration and Botox. We have a very informative conversation about what IV Hydration is, what can it be used for outside of a hangover, how long it takes to get it done and so much...
2023-02-0143 minThick & FabulousJourney to Fit & Fierce with Ebony CooperI talk with Lexington's own Ebony Cooper, also affectionately know as Coach Coop about her weight loss journey, opening Lexington's first and only black woman owned gym. Coop has done great things in the community to inspire women to live a happy healthy life. We talk about her journey with weight gain and loss, spirituality, becoming a trainer and more!
Fit & Fierce Studio
210 Corral St.
Lexington, Ky
IG: fitandfiercestudio
Facebook: Fit & Fierce Studio
2023-01-2556 minThick & FabulousVeganism: Becoming Vegan with Anetra PolkI sit down and have an amazing conversation with Chef Anetra Polk who is also the owner of the Woke Junk Food Vegan here in Lexington, Kentucky. Anetra and I discuss her transition into the vegan lifestyle, how vegan people are viewed when they have curves, the difference between vegan, raw and plant-based diets, and making tasty vegan substitutions in our favorite recipes.
So grab a notebook, pen and turn in and learn how to make the transition to a vegan lifestyle
Anetra Polk
Owner of the Woke Junk Food V...
2023-01-1254 minThick & FabulousSurviving A Brain Aneurysm with Jennifer HendersonI am so blessed to share this amazing story of this phenomenal woman, Jennifer Henderson. Jennifer and I talk about how she survived a ruptured brain aneurysm, where 50% of people who have an aneurysm rupture die. But God! She talks about how she had unknown then, symptoms and kept saying, "hmmm... I wonder what that's bout." for 3 days. Yes! 3days.
Jennifer is hosting a 5K run/walk to raise awareness and ALL Proceeds benefit the Lexington Brain Aneurysm Foundation
When: September 24,2022
Time: 8am
Where: Coldstream Park
Register or DONATE : gi...
2022-09-1449 minThick & FabulousThings You Should Know BEFORE Buying A Home with Jonathan BronaughI sit down with Real Estate Agent Jonathan Bronaugh about purchasing a home. Jonathan walks us through how to find a realtor, what is the difference between a realtor and a broker. We talk about good faith money and how the closing works and even if you can purchase a house with not so good credit!
Ready to Purchase your home? Contact Jonathan
Jonathan Bronaugh
Realtor with Rector Hayden
Email: jbronaugh@rhr.com
Phone: 859. 457. 3292
2022-08-2454 minThick & FabulousChoosing Healthcare for Your ElderlyListen as we talk about when it is time to place your elderly loved one in a nursing home what do you do? Where do you get the money from? We discuss with Vanessa Smith and Jessica Vaughn how Medicare can help and how they can help you navigate the process.
Kentucky Medicaid Planning Services
Phone: (502) 542-5356
Email: info@kymedplanning.com
Website: kymedplanning.com
Vanessa Smith
vanessa.smith@kymedplanning.com
Jessica Vaughn
jessica.vaughn@kymedplanning.com
2022-08-0341 minThick & FabulousFuneral Planning with James FenderI sit down and have an in-depth conversation about something no one wants to talk about, but will inevitably happen to us all. Death. I talk with funeral director James Fender about planning, caskets, different burial types, life insurance, will and so much more. Grab a pen and paper and write down this information and prepare. Make things a little easier on your family.
James Fender
Fender Funeral Directors
1593 Russell Cave Rd
Lexington,Ky
859-293-0157
2022-07-2750 minThick & FabulousExtraordinary Weight Loss with Neil BurnsI sit down with my inspiration, weight loss buddy and friend Mr. Neil Burns. If you don't know Neil's story, at his heaviest he weighted in at 760pounds. In 2years he lost 450 pounds. Naturally! No surgeries, no fad diets, just pure hard work and determination and learning to love him FIRST! This story should and will definitely inspire you to take the first step to weight loss. Listen as Neil shares his testimony and how he is now a personal trainer, aerobic instructor and motivator!
Neil Burns
Neil Burns Fitness Center
129 S Killarney Lan...
2022-07-2757 minThick & FabulousThe Gift of GirlfriendsI sit down with 4 of my best friends and we have a real live good good girlfriend conversation. Kisha Givens, Latoya Davis, Tracy Bonilla and LaTasha Smith and I share funny stories, talk about what friendship means to each of us, what is a friend? Motherhood, and how the state of the world and the BLM movement has affected us as women and mothers. Definitely a show to get your girlfriends together and listen to and discuss !
2022-07-2254 min2022-07-2200 minThick & FabulousThriving After Domestic ViolenceTHIS IS A TRIGGER WARNING! On today's show we talk with the amazing April Ballentine as she is a survivor of domestic violence. In August 2013 her life took a different turn as her partner of 5years shot her close range 5 times and left her for dead. But God and the Universe had other plans. She survived and is wheelchair bound BUT she has the amazing opportunity to #WALKWITHME as she is a candidate for the exoskeleton device to help her walk again.
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Call: 1.800.799.7233
Local Domestic Violence H...
2022-07-1353 min
Thick & FabulousAfrican Americans and SwimmingDid you know that 64% of African American children CAN NOT swim and 3,500 people every year who die in water?! These are astonishing numbers. We recorded this last year and I thought it fitting to have you listen as Coach Andre' Morton and his wife Kim Morton talk about African Americans and swimming. Coach Andre' is one of very few African American swim Coaches. He and his wife are the owners of Rhythm& Stroke Swim in Cleveland, Ohio. We have a wonderful discussion on the history of African Americans and the water, 7 basic skills in swimming, what is a good...
2022-06-2955 minThick & FabulousCelebrating Men's Health MonthDid you know that Men's Health Month is in June? Well, it is and I will be talking to Family Nurse Practitioner James Johnson, FNP. James is a Lexington Ky. native that now practices medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. We have a good conversation about Men's health as it pertains to men's prostates, ED(erectile dysfunction), getting your favorite man in your life to go to the doctor, annual test they should be getting, male infertility and depression.
2022-06-2253 minThick & FabulousUnderstanding Pronouns & Transgender with Casey LyonsToday we talk with Casey Lyons about understanding Pronouns and Transgender. Casey is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community here in Lexington, Ky and is a Victims Advocate at the Lexington Pride Center. We have an open and candid conversation about what the pronouns are, what they mean, how to address someone if you are unsure of what their pronouns are. We also dive into understanding what transgender is, the process and so much more!
2022-06-081h 00Thick & FabulousProtecting Black Men and Women and DatingToday I sit down with Lezell Lowe and have an open and honest conversation about protecting black women and men. But we don't stop there! We go in about black men and men in general healing from their unspoken trauma. I wanted to know how their relationship with or the lack thereof their father plays a role in their relationships now as grown men. I wanted women to hear for a man's point of view what they needed from us! Ya'll better sit down, get some popcorn and a drank and listen in!
Listen...
2022-05-2555 minThick & FabulousThe Honorable Judge Denotra GuntherToday was the most nervous and amazing day for me. I was blessed with the opportunity to sit across from such a phenomenal woman, Judge Denotra Gunther who is the District Court Division 1 Judge for Lexington, Ky. She was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to fill a vacant seat on the bench. She is on the primary election ballot on May 17th. We' have a wonderful conversation about Ms. Denotra's law background, to her being the 4th African-American Judge in Lexington and the 3rd African-American woman judge. We discuss and Ms. Denotra explains a little bit about the law...
2022-05-1150 minThick & FabulousDating, Marriage and DivorceToday we are talking about dating, marriage and divorce with Ms. Kimberly Hayes, MSSW, LCSW. She is the lead therapist and owner of Counseling Services of Lexington where she specializes in couples counseling. I wanted to sit down and talk about this subject because I, along with friends are in the dating realm it is a joke at times to say the least. But I wanted to talk about dating; setting standards, sex on the first date and dating multiple people. I also felt like we should talk about marriage; knowing when you have found the one, Communication, making...
2022-05-041h 00Thick & FabulousDressing The Body You're In with Stylist Catrena BowmanEveryone has their own style. Some like to follow the latest fashion trends, some have no interest at all in fashion. Then there are those that blaze a fashion path all their own and some just have no idea how to dress their body. They want to fashionable but just don't know how or where to begin. Today we talk with stylist and Inspired Fashion Boutique Owner Catrena Bowman about dressing your body type. Whether you are pear shape, hour glass or square. Catrena is giving all the details to get you looking fabulous out here. She even is...
2022-04-2755 minThick & FabulousAutismToday I sit down with Social Worker Cherie Jones who is a therapist that specializes in children with autism. We talk about what the spectrum is, the testing that children go through to get an autism diagnosis. We talk about support group, the signs that your child may be autistic, diet and so much more.
2022-04-2048 minThick & FabulousChildhood Obesity and Socioeconomics with Nutritionist Jessica CoffieToday I talk with Nutritionist Jessica Coffie about childhood obesity and socioeconomics behind it. We have a open discussion about how to involve your children in food planning, where to shop in the grocery store, how hunger can effect a child's behavior in school and how we can help our community. We talk about food desserts and how to advocate healthier food choices in the convenient store in your neighborhood. Listen in as we laugh a little but tackle this very serious subject matter.
2022-04-1355 minThick & FabulousReclaiming Your Life After Prison and Our Youth with Rev. Damon HortonListen as I have a serious conversation with Rev. Damon Horton as he talks about his time in prison, finding God, becoming a minister and now working with community youth to guide them on the right path.
2022-03-2353 minThick & FabulousLoving the Skin You're In with Esthetician Khalilah Hunter-YoungListen to this good good girlfriend conversation with my esthetician Khalilah Hunter-Young. We talk about waxing, Brazilian waxes, skin care, men's skin care, facials and so much more. We have a ball discussing our self care down there!
2022-03-1651 minThick & FabulousAround the Black Dinner Table with Ashley SmithI sit down with Ashley Smith co-owner of Black Soil to discuss the black farmer and how we can get back to our roots in farming and black family traditions. We discuss our history as farmers, the discrimination that still affects black farmers when they go to sell cattle and horses and introducing our children to farming and growing our own food.
2022-03-1055 minThick & FabulousJourney To RecoveryTHIS SHOW IS INTENTEND FOR MATURE ADULTS! I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with Mrs. Joanne Anderson Goods and discuss drug addiction recovery. Mrs. Joanne is an recovering addict and shares her story of how she started, her jail time, the pain it brought to her family and recovery. Mrs. Joanne turned her life around and is now helping others and even ended up with the job in the drug court system here in Lexington, Ky. Listen as she shares her testimony of pain, recovery and joy.
2022-02-281h 00Thick & FabulousHolistic Herbal Medicine with Iya Sobande GreerIt was an absolute pleasure to speak with Master Herbalist Sobande Greer. She is a native of Louisville, Ky. The owner and educator of THE OLDEST and ONLY African American Herbalism school in America. 30yrs they have been teaching. Sobande is a 5th Generation Herbalist.
2022-02-2354 minThick & FabulousEmergency Management Planning with Dr. Royce WoodruffListen in as I speak with Dr. Royce Woodruff, Director of Recovery Emergency Management. We talk about how to prepare for emergencies when it comes to what to do, what important paperwork to keep accessible, FEMA and picking up the pieces after an emergency so that you can create a new normal.
2022-02-1645 minThick & FabulousEating Better On a Budget with Yolanda Jackson, Ms, RD,LDOne of the top 3 expenses for everyone is food, with the other two being housing and transportation. I sit down with "The People's Dietitian" Yolanda Jackson, MS, RD, LD. Yolanda is a Lexington, Ky native and a Lecturer at the University Of Kentucky University. In the episode we discuss ways to eat on a budget by organizing your kitchen, creating a grocery list, shopping the perimeter of the grocery store and how to properly store your produce and creating multiple meals to eliminate waste.
2022-02-1254 minThick & FabulousThe Power of Touch: Self Care Through MassageListen to my good good girlfriend conversation with Massage Therapist Nina Masterson. Nina is the owner of Malama Massage Center here in Lexington, Ky. Nina loves what she does, so much so she has been a massage therapist for 16years and is the exclusive massage therapist for the University of Kentucky sports. On this episode we are talking about self care and how it relates to the power of touch through massage. We talk about choosing a therapist, comfort levels and creating time to tend to yourself and your body.
Malama Massage Center:
2022-02-0453 minThick & FabulousWhat's Your VisionListen in as I have a good good girlfriend conversation with Life Coach and Owner of Power Your Vision Ms. Melody Westerfield. On this episode we are discussing vision, specifically your vision for your life and doing it by creating a vision board. We discuss manifestation, how beneficial and healing a vision board can be, accountability and the thought process you should have before creating your board.
Contact Ms. Melody Westerfield:
Email: poweryourvision@gmail.com
Facebook & Instagram: @PowerYourVision
2022-01-2654 minThick & FabulousFinding the Right Personal Trainer For YouHaving the right people in your corner as you begin your weight lost journey is imperative. Having the right personal trainer to help you get the results you seek is a must. You don't just go with the one that everyone in town is going with, you find one that fits your personality, needs and goal. Listen as I have a good good girlfriend conversation with Fitness Coach RoseAda White. RoseAda brings to the table degrees in Culinary Arts and Nutrition/Dietetics, certifications in Hospitality Management, Fitness and Nutrition, and more than 20 years experience in the food industry, her g...
2022-01-1957 minThick & FabulousEating DisordersMy conversation with Dr. Virginia Luftman, PhD, LCSW, MSW was very near to my heart. As teenager I suffered from anorexia. Which later as an adult, I became obese by using food as a coping mechanism. Dr. Luftman specializes in eating disorders here in Lexington, Ky. at the University of Kentucky in psychiatry. We have a wonderful conversation about eating disorders, signs that a loved one may have an eating disorder, causes and body dysmorphia.
*This show will contain content that is intended for the mature adult. This show is not a substitute for getting professional help...
2022-01-1958 min
Thick & FabulousBlack Girls Do YogaIn this episode we talk to Ashley Oliver about her journey to practicing yoga as and African American woman. We discuss the struggle with not only race, but body image.
2022-01-0652 min
Thick & FabulousWhat Does Healthy Eating Really Look Like?Shuntella has a wonderful conversation with one of her favorite people and she happens to be an amazing Dietitan. Yolanda Jackson, MS,RD,LD. Yolanda is a Lexington native and a University of Kentucky graduate and assistant professor at the University of Kentucky.
We have a wonderful conversation about portion control, calories, difference between a dietitian and nutritionists, meal prep, reading labels and so much more!
2021-12-3156 minThick & FabulousBoundariesAs the holiday season approaches with family, sometimes momma, daddy, grandparents and the good aunties tend to overstep their boundaries. Not to mention setting boundaries with our friends, work, and in our intimate relationships. Listen in as Christina Woodruff, MSSW,LCSW-S a clinical therapist helps us navigate through and how to set healthy boundaries.
2021-12-2351 minThick & FabulousGrief & the Holiday with Jacquelyn CunninghamTune in as we talk about Grief especially around the holidays with Mental Health Therapist Jacquelyn Cunningham. Mrs. Cunningham specializes in death & dying and grief and loss.
2021-12-1644 minThick & Fabulous40year Sexual Journey with Dr. Juliana Hauser Part 2Part 2 gets a little deeper conversation about love & sex languages, Sexual energy and introducing new things to your partner, sexual trauma and more
2021-12-1055 minThick & Fabulous40 year Sexual Journey with Dr. Juliana HauserWe discuss sex with world renowned sex therapist Dr. Juliana Hauser. Everything from how your sex talks as children and with your children, sexual labels, dating after divorce, libido, vaginal dryness, healing, trauma and so much more.
2021-12-1054 min
Barb Allen SpeaksFrom an Inner City Child to a Global Woman with Shuntella RichardsonShuntella Richardson spent 24 years working her way up in the IT field. She left that field as CEO of a prestigious company to launch her own company in a completely different field, and has grown that company to its own level of success. She's also the Regional Director of the Global Woman Club in Chicago and an advocate for children's safety.Shuntella is living her own version of the American Dream, full of purpose and success - but it hasn't always been that way.Listen in as Shuntella shares her gripping story of bei...
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