In this tender and transparent episode, Dear MK: The Season Will Pass, Auntie Denden opens up about navigating depression, faith, and self-awareness through the changing seasons of life. Framed as a love letter to her niece, MK, this episode unfolds through the Carat, Cut, and Clarity framework, revealing how healing rarely happens in isolation, how community interrupts old lies, and how even in the coldest moments, God is still redeeming every chapter. With honesty and grace, Denden reflects on her own winters of the soul, the lessons learned in stillness, and the quiet ways faith keeps her grounded when the light feels far away. It’s both a testimony and a prayer for her niece, for herself, and for anyone enduring a season that feels endless, a reminder that even when warmth feels distant, it’s already on the way.

In this deeply personal episode, Lusterina, I explore the tension between desire and divinity the ways lust can both wound and awaken us. Through my own story of childhood abuse, teenage secrecy, and the slow work of redemption, I uncover what happens when the fire that once consumed you becomes the light that refines you.

This isn’t just about lust it’s about Lusterina: the glow that remains after God redeems the parts of us we thought were too dark to be seen.

From the weight of desire (Carat), to the wound of experience (Cut), to the surrender that brings healing (Clarity), this episode is a testimony of how confession, community, and grace can turn shame into shine.

Because God doesn’t change your nature, he redeems it. And even lust, in His hands, can become light

This special live recording of Gems to Jewels brings community, conversation, and transformation to the stage. Host Predencia sits down with two powerful women Dr. Kameelah Phillips (OBGYN, IBCLC) & Grace Lamour (LMH) for an intimate dialogue about womanhood, health, faith, and healing.

Through the lens of Carat, Cut & Clarity, we’ll explore how our identities are shaped, refined, and revealed, just like precious gems. This live experience is filled with warmth, truth, and testimony — celebrating the brilliance that comes from resilience, self-discovery, and faith.

✨ In this episode you’ll hear:

• Honest conversations on women’s health and advocacy
• How personal and professional journeys can evolve like a rebrand
• Reflections on faith, resilience, and embracing transformation
• A community-centered dialogue that affirms the power of Black women’s voices

Recorded live at Miss Barb’s in Brooklyn, this episode captures the energy of gathering together in love, laughter, and purpose.