Send Down The Rain: 1989 | Ep 18

Come with me as I take a walk down memory lane. Great Is Thy Faithfulness crossed my mind and it instantly took me to a memory that I never thought would cross my mind. If you hear me say Good morning at 7pm, this episode will explain why and may even encourage you to do the same.

Today, I explore my childhood love for the musical, Sound of Music. I grew up on it and couldn't understand why everyone didn't love it. Had to shelter my love for it around my peers until Outkast, specifically Andre 3000, did a version of My Favorite Thing. Not until recent years did i discover that John Coltrane wrote his My Favorite Things in 1961.It was absolutely dynamic to see how these three separate project intertwine. Come along and enjoy the journey with me.

For many across the continent of Africa, the song When Jesus Says Yes by Michelle Williams is not a new surprising banger. Most of us grew up hearing and singing this on an almost daily basis. Come along on the ride as I reminisce on how this song hit me and took me back to my childhood and the raw beauty that comes to mind. Have you heard any songs that though a remake takes you to a time in life you barely ever think about?Take the journey with me and revel in the momemts.

Today, come discover how a torrential rain awakened a memory in me that took me back to my childhood in 1989 when I experienced my first drought and the rain maker that saved us from the terrible season. If you have never heard the song, Send down the rain by Majek Fashek, you should take a listen. Feel just how spiritually grounded and sincere it is. Enjoy the episode and search out the song and add it to your playlist. Don't forget to Subscribe.

Today let's take a trip down memory lane to explore what the song Brown Skin Girl by Beyonce and WizKid means to me and my family and ultimately means to every brown skin girl that struggles with seeing the beauty that lies within. I felt a lot while composing this episode. I truly hope it connects for you like it did for me. Has me recognizing the beauty within every brown skin girl I see today.

In this week's episode, I explore my musical talents in this short but sweet experience singing the absolute smash by Ginuwine, RL, Tyrese and Case. Come learn how the journey came about and how long the group lasted.If you request enough, I might have to get the band back together...what do you think?

On this episode, I got a chance to speak to the brilliant Dr Folake Lawal. We explored some of her upbringing in boarding school from a young age and a bit of her journey as an infectious disease doctor. We of course got to chat about a few songs, heavy focus on Beautiful by Christina Aguilera. There is a beauty that lies within each one of us. Come hear how we find that beauty.

Today I sit with the Brilliantly powerful Karen Beverly: Mom, new grandma, business mogul, the list of her accolades could go on.Having known her for years, I was blown away by the depth of her journey. Come listen in on how much Brandy plays into her world. Why does Straighten Up and Fly Right by Nat King Cole take her to childhood memories? What is it about Motownphilly by Boys II Men that takes her back to fond memories? Come along for this exhilarated journey down memory lane

Today I sit down with the host of The Kaizen Minds Show, Gia Jordan. What an exciting conversation we have about her love for music, culture and people. Gia shares what music means to her on the journey through life and how its created anchors for healing and affirmation. We explore what Coldplay's song, Fix you means to her, what being black means and the healing power of music. Sit with us as we take you down memory lane.

Today I decided to dedicate this episode to my daughter for this International Women's Day special. I wanted to honor the day with a recent experience that blew my mind and melted my heart. Join me as I take a trip down memory lane, live in the moment and project into the future.