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It’s June 2023 and it’s Pride Month! 53 years since it’s inception, and celebrations have commenced all over the world. On today’s show, Justin Mezetin, a queer, Seventh-Day Adventist man, talks about his journey of coming out and the ongoing controversy between the Christian church and the LGBTQ+ community.

Nicole talks the importance of new experiences and it’s benefits on us.

Shonda Rhimes recently released another masterpiece within Shondaland. Everyone seems to be talking about Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story! Nicole and returning guest, Cherisse Walcott-Cuffy, recaps the entire series and acknowledges mental health issues within the series.

Fellow Podcaster, Laterras R. Whitfield, held a live broadcast in Atlanta, GA last month where he and a panel of singles discussed the current dating scene, specifically, what they were looking for in a partner, femininity, etc. Nicole dissects this particular part of the broadcasting in today’s episode.

YOLO (You Only Live Once) but do we actually live? We’re always waiting for the new job, new career, new love, new whatever and yet life is passing. Nicole talks about the wants in life and what the true meaning of living is in the midst of “life be life-ing”.

March marks Women’s History Month. Nicole discusses not only the history of women but what exactly a woman is in all her glory.

New York Times Bestselling Authors and podcasters, Devale and Khadeen Ellis visited DC recently and Nicole had the pleasure of meeting them! Whew, what a dream! Nicole details the special moment in today’s episode.

We made it! Soul N Substance’s 1-Year Podcast Anniversary is here! In this celebratory episode, Nicole reflects on the podcast’s first year, the good and the bad, and she also invites DMV poet, @missspokenpoet or Jayla Powers to the show to discuss her success especially within the last year as a spoken word artist.

Are you experiencing unexpected changes in your life lately? Nicole details the recent changes in her life and how much she doesn’t like them. This Just In segment follows the devastating Lunar New Year tragedy in California and Beyoncé’s Dubai performance.

The beginning of the New Year is hitting different and y’all are feeling it, too! Nicole professes big things this year and believes everybody feels the same way in their own lives. Also, in the This Just In segment, a well-known celebrity makes a surprising announcement, a Damar Hamlin update and what the Biden Administration is up to lately.