Be an Advocate (with Kim Foxx) – Episode 38 of Rants & Randomness
I cannot wait for you to hear this episode. Go ahead and listen right away in the player below, or scroll on to learn more. On this episode, I’m feeling good about Jalaiah Harmon, the original Renegade dancer getting credit that she’s due. I rant about how we don’t need …
I’m Looking for the Good in this Great Loss: A Reflection on Kobe’s Death
It felt different. It feels different. It don’t make sense. Kobe Bryant dying in a helicopter crash with his daughter, Gianna and 7 other people. Shit is wild to type out. It was wild to hear. A month later, it’s wild to even be saying it and knowing it’s real. …
Spend Your Privilege (with Brittany Packnett Cunningham) – Episode 37 of Rants & Randomness
My peoples! It’s the first regular episode of Rants and Randomness for the new decade streaming through your headphones! On this episode, I’m feeling good about the splashes of color from Hair Love and Parasite winning in an otherwise monochromatic Oscar ceremony. And I’m feeling really good about writing a …
The Stages of Social Media Grief – BONUS Episode 10 of Rants & Randomness
We originally intended to air a regular episode of Rants & Randomness this week, with the feel goods and the rant and spotlight and interview, but I decided to scrap that plan. Too much weighing on my spirit. In the wake of the horrible helicopter crash that took the lives …
Barack’s Moisturized Ankles Aren’t Playing Fair
While the world is crumbling and everything is a dumpster fire and I got more grey hairs in my edges than I can count, some people are flourishing. By some people, I mean President Barack Obama. You know, our ex. The One Who Got Away. The fool who sits in …
Why Aren’t We Thanking Tyler Perry for Creating the Comedy of the year, A Fall from Grace?
What do people want from Tyler Perry? This post is a transcript of this video. The man who has gifted us with the comedy of the year and the fantasy film of the year (fantasy because you have to suspend belief), A Fall from Grace. The man has been a …
A Guide to Group Travel – BONUS Episode 9 of Rants & Randomness
My peoples! We’re kicking off 2020 with a special bonus episode of Rants & Randomness! On this episode, I’m continuing the conversation on travel that started in my travel essentials bonus episode, but today we’re talking about how to plan an amazing group trip with friends or family, where people …
About Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Love They Chose Over Everything
It was just announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aka the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be relinquishing their royal titles, duties and money. As a member of the Monarchy, Henry Charles Albert David is entitled to certain things, like “His Royal Highness” as a title, and public …
Grant Yourself Grace (with Tai Beauchamp) – Episode 36 of Rants & Randomness
My peoples! This week, I’m bringing you another episode of Rants and Randomness! On this episode, I’m feeling good about the holiday season – it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and I’m soaking up all of the positive vibes from my home in Chicago. I’m ranting about the …
Push Past Your Walls (with Jessamyn Stanley) – Episode 35 of Rants & Randomness
Welcome back! This week, I’m bringing you a new episode of Rants and Randomness. In this episode, I’m feeling good about getting my second book deal. I’m ranting about the fact that there are way too many streaming services (Hulu, Netflix, Disney+…I’ve tried them all). And I’m shining a light …