Monica sits down with author and community leader Hakeem McFarlane for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, redemption, and the power of choosing yourself—no matter where you come from.Hakeem opens up about growing up with a mother battling addiction, navigating a 20-year probation sentence, and the pivotal moment when he decided he would not be defined by his circumstances. Through faith, inner work, and an unshakeable commitment to becoming who he was meant to be, Hakeem transformed his pain into purpose.Today, he leads the Choose Yourself Community, empowering others to rise above hardship, reclaim their identity, and walk boldly into their future.This is a raw, real, and deeply inspiring story of darkness, healing, and the courage it takes to rewrite your own narrative.

Monica sits down with retired Marine Todd Nicely, author of Your Choices Change Lives: A Marine’s Journey of Rising from the Ashes. Todd shares his powerful story of courage, recovery, and purpose after surviving unimaginable challenges. This inspiring conversation dives deep into resilience, leadership, and how the choices we make define the lives we live.

Monica sits down with Pastor David Hawkins from Living the Word Church in Illinois to explore the revival of faith happening around the world and how spirituality strengthens us through life’s hardest seasons. From grief and loss to forgiveness and finding new purpose, this heartfelt conversation dives into the powerful ways faith can restore hope, resilience, and freedom when life feels heavy.