This episode pushes the envelope and opens the door to a conversation that’s long overdue: Sexuality and Religion.

For so many of us who love God but live outside the heterosexual norm, finding a safe space—spiritually and emotionally—can feel nearly impossible. We've been told we don't belong, asked to shrink ourselves, or forced to choose between our faith and our identity.

This episode is the beginning of something different. A space where honesty lives. A space where questions are welcome. A space that holds both reverence and realness.

In Part One of this two-part series, we begin peeling back the layers of fear, silence, and shame to talk about what it means to be queer and believe, to hold onto faith even when the community of believers haven't always held us.

This isn’t just a conversation—it’s an invitation to be sacred and seen.

Let’s begin.

Somewhere along the way, we were told to grow up—to put away the playful, imaginative things that made us feel brave, joyful, and free. But what if the parts of us that loved pretend adventures, imaginary friends, and childlike wonder are still holding keys to our courage and confidence today?

In this episode, we’re revisiting the beauty of the youthful things that shaped us—the innocent moments that required little thought and gave us so much life. From building forts and pretending to move to new worlds, to having imaginary friends who made us feel understood, these experiences mattered.

I’ll share my own story about my childhood friend named Charlie—and why reclaiming the magic of that friendship still inspires me to this day.

Because growing up doesn’t mean we have to abandon the wonder that made us who we are. Sometimes, going back is exactly how we remember how to move forward.

Let’s talk about it.

Grief has no timeline—and healing doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode, we dive into the raw, necessary, and often uncomfortable process of doing the hard work after losing a loved one.

We talk about what it means to feel your way through the pain instead of avoiding it, and how healing requires intentional effort—whether that’s therapy, prayer, journaling, or just allowing yourself to break down without shame.

Loss changes you. But in the deep work of grieving, there’s also room to rebuild—slowly, honestly, and on your own terms.

This episode is for anyone walking through the fog of loss, learning to breathe again, and choosing to show up for the healing, even when it hurts.

You're not alone—and healing is possible. Let’s talk about it.

For too long, men have been taught to stay strong, stay silent, and carry the weight alone. But emotional well-being is not a gendered need—it’s a human one.

In this episode, we’re shining a light on men’s mental health and why it’s time we normalize emotional care for the men in our lives. We’ll talk about how societal expectations have made vulnerability feel unsafe for many men, and what we can do to shift that narrative.

It’s not just about encouraging men to seek help—it’s about creating safe spaces for them to feel, to speak, and to heal. Because when men have the freedom to emotionally land, they rise stronger—for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Let’s change the way we show up for our sons, brothers, fathers, and friends. Let’s make space for them to be whole.

Sometimes purpose is born out of pain. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how FLYTeam—First Love Yourself—came to life. It wasn’t just an idea or a movement for others; it was a lifeline for me.

I walked through one of the darkest seasons of my life, feeling lost, unseen, and disconnected from who I truly was. But in that darkness, something beautiful began to grow: the need to love myself first—fully, unapologetically, and without conditions.

That journey birthed FLYTeam. And from that healing? REALTalk the Podcast was born—because now, I can give you the real, not the version dressed up in survival or silence.

This episode is a testimony. A reminder that what tries to break you might just be the very thing that builds your purpose. Let’s talk about loving yourself first—and how everything else flows from there.

Why are we so quick to shrink, edit, or downplay who we are? Why do we live in a mindset of subtraction—constantly picking ourselves apart—when we could be living in addition, building on our strengths and embracing our fullness?

In this episode, we explore the deep-rooted reasons we struggle to accept ourselves fully, and how we often believe that “less” somehow equals “better.” But true growth doesn’t come from cutting yourself down—it comes from adding to who you are, without losing the beauty of what already exists.

There’s power in self-acceptance. There’s freedom in knowing you’re already enough—and still choosing to grow. Let’s talk about moving from self-rejection to self-expansion, and stepping boldly into the wholeness of who you were created to be.

Your body wasn’t meant to sit still—movement is life. In this episode, we’re digging into the power of prioritizing your health and how getting your body moving daily isn’t just about fitness—it’s about freedom.

A consistent workout routine doesn’t just transform how you look; it transforms how you feel, think, and show up in the world. From increased energy to improved mood and confidence, movement has the power to shift your entire mindset.

Let’s talk about why your health can’t be an afterthought and how making time to move your body every day is one of the most loving, life-changing decisions you can make for yourself. Your best self is waiting—so let’s move.

In the film Sinners, the character “Smoke” lived by survival, fear, and reputation. But behind that name was Elijah—a man called to something greater. This episode dives deep into what it means to release the old identity, the one shaped by pain, perception, and the past, in order to fully embrace the person you were always meant to be.

Why do we cling to labels, even when they no longer serve us? Why is it so hard to walk away from who we were when we know we’re being called higher?

From Smoke to Elijah is more than a title—it’s a transformation. Let’s talk about shedding the image, breaking the box, and walking boldly into purpose. It’s time to become who you really are.