Adventures of a Wallflower is a storytelling podcast that turns quiet voices into powerful narratives. Hosted by J.D. Morgan (Poet & Author), each episode dives into personal journeys, human experiences, and untold stories that explore resilience, creativity, and the complexity of life. From intimate interviews with inspiring individuals to explorations of societal issues, Adventures of a Wallflower uncovers the lessons, struggles, and triumphs that often go unheard—because here, silence gets loud. Follow along to discover stories that provoke thought, spark reflection, and remind us that every voice matters.
S2E10 - From Cat to Lion (Part 2): Resilience, Reinvention & the Realities of Leadership
In "From Cat to Lion, Part 2," Nicola Sybliss-MCleod shares her journey of becoming a confident leader through mentorship, resilience, and quiet courage. She reflects on spotting potential in others, balancing roles as a mother, wife, student, and leader, and how life’s challenges—like career transitions and COVID—shaped her outlook.
Listeners hear practical lessons about nurturing talent, saying no to protect your energy, and embracing purpose as many facets of life. The episode closes with Nicola’s message of perseverance, community service, and the legacy she hopes to leave as an overcomer who brings others along.
30 Nov 2025
S2E9 - From Cat to Lion (Part 1): Nicola Sybliss-McLeod on Confidence & Calling
Join us this week as J.D. Morgan sat down with Nicola Sybliss-McLeod, senior manager at Jamaica AIDS Support for Life, a mother, wife, and leader who believes in honest work, hard work, and serving people. In this episode, she shares how a winding career path, faith, and family shaped her compassion, confidence, and commitment to transformational leadership.
Through candid stories about growth, challenges in HR and NGO work, and the value of people-focused service, Nicola reveals a vision of purpose, resilience, and lifting others as she rises.
16 Nov 2025
S2E8 - The Miraculous in the Mundane: Jamaican Stories Through Film
In this episode of Adventures of a Wallflower, J.D. Morgan and filmmaker Sasha Gay‑Lewis explore how everyday Jamaican stories — especially the School’s Challenge quiz culture — shaped her voice, healed her inner child, and revealed the complicated mix of belonging, pressure, and hope that fuels young competitors.
They discuss representation, community, mentorship, and Sasha’s mission to bring these stories to a global audience, including her fundraiser and ways to support her work. The conversation celebrates resilience, creativity, and the power of storytelling to transform lives.
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