Keyon Harrold is a musical force. As a Grammy-winning trumpeter, vocalist, producer and composer, his work as an artist is world-renowned. But much of his music is actually an exercise in empathy, a transmutation of his grief, and a way to process the world’s injustice.

In this episode, he sits down with host Victoria Fortune to talk about his musical roots in Ferguson, Missouri, how he honored Michael Brown through his music, and the gems that his mother left behind.

In this episode of Sunshine & Rain, maya finoh—plus-sized model and fat liberation advocate—shares their journey of learning to love their body after years of judgment and internalized shame.

maya reflects on growing up under constant scrutiny, what it took to unlearn those messages, and how they moved from survival to self-acceptance. Together, we explore how body image is shaped, how healing happens, and why self-love is an ongoing practice.

maya also offers guidance for allies and parents of plus-sized children, sharing what real support and affirmation can look like.

At its core, this conversation is about reclaiming your sense of self—and choosing to see your body with compassion and power.

DJ to the Stars Jay Murphy has played stages around the world, but behind the scenes he's been navigating something far more personal, a vitiligo diagnosis, a near-fatal car accident, and the quiet, daily work of staying grounded when everything is moving at full speed. In this candid and deeply moving conversation, Jay opens up about processing his vitiligo diagnosis as an adult, why he calls the skin condition "a touch from God," the moment he walked away from a major accident without a scratch, and the 40-day annual fast he's been committed to for over a decade that he credits with unlocking a level of spiritual clarity that no industry could give him. This one is equal parts testimony and toolkit. Don't miss it.

In this episode of Sunshine & Rain, host Victoria Fortune sits down with psychologist, author, and educator Dr. Raquel Martin to discuss what healing looks like for Black people in a traumatic age. From navigating systemic oppression and protecting your peace to finding the right therapist and reclaiming joy, Dr. Martin shares practical wisdom and powerful insights on caring for your mental health in difficult times. Together, they explore how grief, boundaries, and community can open the door to deeper healing.

Annnd we're back! After a little hiatus Victoria Fortune is back with a sneak peak of the new guest lineup and slate of topics on grief and healing for season two of Sunshine & Rain. New episodes dropping every Thursday starting June 18th.

Shanae and Shatina are two close friends who met because they both found themselves in the incredibly rare position of fighting breast cancer in their late twenties and early thirties. Shanae’s social media post about her diagnosis prompted Shatina to get checked out in the first place.

In this moving season finale, the two sit down with host Victoria Fortune to talk about the grief of going on a grueling isolating health journey at the prime of their lives and the positive developments that have come from it–including their newfound sisterhood. They touch on how their diagnosis impacted their friendships, dating lives, spirituality, and how they found the hope to keep on going. This episode is filled with so many wise words, tears, and laughs in their epic story.

Don Peebles is arguably the most successful Black real estate developer and one of the most successful entrepreneurs in America. But as he worked his way up from being a property appraiser in Washington D.C., he’s had to navigate his fair share of false starts, betrayal, and adversity. In this episode, he sits down with host Victoria Fortune to talk about how he’s gotten through early career setbacks and the ways that dealing with grief in his personal life has given him a healthier perspective on business challenges. Plus, he discusses the heartache of fighting to decrease the racial wealth gap in today’s tough landscape, and shares the music that helps him stay positive. This motivational story is not one to be missed!

In this episode, host Victoria Fortune sits down with certified Conscious Connected Breathwork coach Kathleen Booker, also known as the Jedi of Calm. Kathleen came to breathwork after a tough period in her life and found a renewed purpose through it to teach as many people as she can the power of the breath. Kathleen explains the many ways that breathwork can be used to heal trauma and stress, and what she’s learned from teaching it through the years.