Tomika Arnold was once deep in the world of IT, telecom, and accounting — until her true calling started humming beneath the surface. Now a full-time singer based in Washington, D.C., Tomika brings more than a voice to the stage — she brings 𝑝𝘶𝑟𝘱𝑜𝘴𝑒. In this episode of 𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐷𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑢𝑟, she shares how she made the bold leap from corporate cubicles to center stage, performing at weddings, funerals, engagement parties, and everything in between.

Tomika sees her gift not just as talent, but as ministry — a way to comfort grieving families, celebrate love, and stir the soul. She’s worked with legends like Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, and even the Kennedy Center Honors. And she doesn’t shy away from tough questions: Can Christians sing secular love songs? Should artists collaborate or create in isolation? What does it mean to move prophetically through music?

Whether you’re a creative in transition or simply love a story about stepping into purpose, Tomika’s journey will inspire you to find 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 voice — and use it.

In this episode of 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓, I sit down with Jeff Lindor, founder of 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛'𝑠 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦--a transformative space for men of color to connect, grow, and build legacy.Recorded in Brooklyn, New York, this conversation dives into Jeff's journey from Coney Island to creating a thriving professional community in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Jeff opens up about the early challenges of keeping the Gentleman's Factory afloat and staying personally grounded while building something bigger than himself.We talk about the power of community in combatting isolation and bias, and Jeff shares how the Gentleman's Factory has become a hub where men gather to network, get inspired, watch games, and even grab a haircut.Most importantly, Jeff discusses the legacy he hopes to leave behind--and his bold mission to expand this model of intentional brotherhood across the country and around the world.

Jamie Richards-Linton once dreamed of becoming a veterinarian in Jamaica—but her path shifted when she discovered her love for helping people organize. She began her journey organizing for Black immigrants, leaving a lasting imprint at 𝑈𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑐𝑢𝐵𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑁𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 and on the landscape of immigration justice. Today, Jamie works behind the scenes helping bold, first-of-their-kind organizations build structure, clarity, and intention. In this episode, we talk about the power of family, being led by God, the quiet resilience it takes to chart a new course, and what it means to support others in starting something that’s never been done before.