It’s been too long since I’ve recorded an episode. I apologize for getting emotional in my last episode but you couldn’t imagine the depth of pain that I have endured. But this episode is dedicated to my listeners who are curious to know what I

We are victims too

Oct 18th, 2022 13m 10s

Each year in the United States, about 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,400 in men. About 42,000 women and 500 men in the U.S. die each year from breast cancer. Black women have a higher rate of death from breast

Love is Blind

Oct 28th, 2021 29m 27s

On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. People often assume physical violence when they hear about abuse, bu

These are my confessions

Sep 29th, 2021 27m 58s

Because you’re a Christian, you’re made to feel that your decisions are to be perfect. We were all born into sin, so it’s only natural that we make mistakes. Gods grace is sufficient and shouldn’t be taken for granted but please allow me to gro

Parenting

Sep 1st, 2021 21m 16s

How do you prepare for something you’re not ready for? Being a parent is one of the most rewarding tasks I’ve ever had but it also has its challenges. I learn new ways to parent everyday. Being a parent helped me to see just how much I put my m

I can admit that I’m afraid

Aug 5th, 2021 26m 27s

Fear is a natural feeling so I don’t feel guilty for feeling that way. I will not allow my fear to overtake me & push me further away from happiness. I will be patient on this journey and allow myself time to heal. I trust that it is all going

I call you Friend

Jul 7th, 2021 31m 37s

The word Friend, is used so loosely. To be honest, many of us do not know what it means to be a friend, simply because we’ve never had one. Our friendships deserve to be watered so that they can grow just like our relationships. Communication i

What does love look like

Jun 23rd, 2021 22m 54s

For so long, I’ve compared my situation to someone else’s. I’ve allowed social media, family & friends, even my enemies to determine what I wanted for myself. It’s not perfect but it’s still love to me. It’s never too late to change, to grow &

Being Single is hard but settling is harder

May 12th, 2021 32m 18s

I’ll never find the perfect man and I’m ok with that, but I refuse to settle. There are things that I desire in a man or in a relationship that I deserve. When you know better, you do better. Dating has gotten so much harder because nobody date

It is Done

Apr 28th, 2021 21m 51s

Many people daydream about all the things they wish the could do. I am so grateful to God that the passion I have, has taken me so far. After all I’ve been through, it gave me a story to tell. A story that will help so many other women. Thank y

Farewell for now

Feb 10th, 2021 26m 2s

Life happens for all of us & lately things have taken a different turn. I owe it to my listeners & supporters to say farewell. I have so much inside of my home that needs my attention and it’s causing me to be inconsistent in other areas. I’ll

Phenomenal Woman

Jan 14th, 2021 26m 2s

The word phenomenal by definition means extraordinary. That word is a clear definition of Naseerah Zachary and all of her attributes. When I look at her I see strength, courage, determination and accountability. She is the best part of the day.

2020 in the Rear View

Dec 30th, 2020 39m 54s

For many people, 2020 was not a good year and they want nothing more than to start the New Year off with as much peace and happiness as they can. For me and my household, 2020 has blessed us in so many ways. To be honest it just depends on the

Patience is a Virtue

Dec 16th, 2020 29m 28s

Anything worth having is worth waiting for. Many people are complacent in their career and relationships because they don’t have the patience to put in the work. Life is something that many of I’d take for granted. Brittney Dasha Gilbert’s life

Those who have no scars, have not lived

Nov 5th, 2020 32m 26s

4 years ago I took back my life & my last name. I remember when I got evicted from my apartment, I felt that my life was ruined and the world was laughing at my pain. My eviction saved me life. The last time he hit me, could have been the last

I’m a Survivor

Oct 21st, 2020 31m 44s

Cancer in any form is detrimental to anyone’s health. The toll that cancer takes on your body, your mental health, your family & your finances will have you feeling defeated. DCIS is a form of cancer that Mrs. Charlotte Harris was diagnosed wit

Welcome Back

Oct 7th, 2020 20m 11s

I’m ready to grow this season. I am excited to be back with you all. I definitely missed you & so much as been going on in my world, so let’s catch up. There will be a few changes this season but I hope that you enjoy them. Thanks again for com

Farewell

Aug 12th, 2020 28m 51s

It has been an amazing journey. I am so grateful for the few people that tuned in every week, because of you I was able to last this long. It has come for Season 1 to end. I am looking forward to returning with even better content & a more dist

Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson

Aug 5th, 2020 47m 20s

As promised, here is part 2 of Pushing Through with Nicole D. Vick. This time we dig a little deeper. We discuss parenting, religion, relationships & how to start.

Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson

Jul 29th, 2020 51m 48s

Nicole D. Vick has spent the last 15 years trying to improve the health and prevention of disease in some Los Angeles County’s most undeserving communities. Join us as we discuss her book, which has earned a #1 spot in the Public Health section

The Other side of 40

Jul 22nd, 2020 25m 4s

Let’s be honest, we all have had other plans for ourselves when we graduated high school. We had life planned out but what do you do when life happens? Becoming a mother before you’re ready & that career you picked just didn’t sit well with you

The Purpose of Money

Jul 15th, 2020 43m 41s

Let’s be honest, none of us want to look at our finances. We do not want to face the irresponsible spending habits that we’ve adopted. Acquania Escarne joins me this week to discuss the purpose of money.

Let’s talk dating, relationships & marriage

Jul 8th, 2020 47m 56s

Here’s a conclusion of last week’s episode. James Lampkin & I take things up a notch with this week’s questions.

Let’s talk dating, relationships & marriage

Jul 1st, 2020 29m 23s

As a single woman, I’ve read all the books you can think of. I’ve also tried different methods to find Mr. Right. The one thing I didn’t do was, be realistic. Join me & my special guest, Conversations with Lamp as we dive into daring, relations

Reflections of me

Jun 24th, 2020 33m 30s

Some lessons we learn the hard way & unfortunately if we don’t learn from it the first time, history repeats itself. Today I take a look at myself, then & now.