What happens when life keeps handing you reasons to give up—but you choose to keep going? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with LaLah, the owner of Ooh Spa LaLah, #1 Black-owned nail salon in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, for a conversation that goes far beyond entrepreneurship. She opens up about growing up in a single-parent home, reconnecting with her father, and becoming a caregiver for her terminally ill mother. After losing her mother, she stepped int...
21 Sept 2026
Buried Truth: The Story She Couldn't Tell
**DISCLAIMER: This episode references sexually transmitted diseases which may be a sensitive topic for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.** What happens when the story you've carried for most of your life isn't the whole story? And what does it take to confront a truth that has been buried for decades? In this deeply personal episode, our guest, Jewel, opens up about loss, secrecy, shame, and the unexpected discovery surrounding her mother's passing that reshaped her unders...
16 Sept 2026
From Sickness to Health: Choosing Me
Sometimes we don't realize how much we've neglected ourselves until our body forces us to pay attention. In this honest conversation, my guest and good friend, Jeannivè, shares her personal experience with putting her health on the back burner, the consequences she faced, and the journey she took to recover. Her story is a powerful reminder to listen to your body, recognize the warning signs, and make your health a priority! Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on social media! Instagram Fa...
28 Jul 2026
Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 4: A Father's Reflections
What if the story you've believed about your life wasn't the whole story? In his 80s, a life-changing discovery revealed that the man he called his father was not his biological father. With his daughter's help, they set out to uncover the identity of the father he never knew. Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 4: A Father's Reflections is a deeply personal chapter about truth, identity, and family. In his own words, he shares what it was like to confront a truth that had remained hidden fo...
20 Jul 2026
Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 3: From DNA to Doorsteps
For the first time, the names of the DNA matches would have faces, voices, and stories. The DNA made the connection. The journey would transform them into family. In Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 3: From DNA to Doorsteps, an 83-year old man's daughter and her best friend travel to meet the DNA cousins who served as the bridge to help confirm the identity of his biological father. What began as names and centimorgans became hugs, conversations, shared experiences, and the kind of ...
2 Jul 2026
Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 2: Family Reactions
Sometimes the biggest family discoveries are closer to home than you ever imagined. Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 2: Family Reactions follows the emotional aftermath of a life-changing AncestryDNA discovery that completely reshaped one man's understanding of his biological roots. This episode shifts the spotlight to his daughters and granddaughter as they share their honest reactions to the revelation. Through heartfelt conversations, unexpected humor, and personal reflect...
21 Jun 2026
Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 1: The Father in His Blood
For more than eighty years, my father believed he knew where he came from. Like most of us, he carried a story about his family, his heritage, and the name he bore. Then, in his eighties, an AncestryDNA test changed everything he thought he knew. This story is about more than DNA. It's about identity and the enduring human need to understand our origins. How do you redefine yourself when a foundational piece of your life story changes overnight? What does family mean when biology and lived ex...
1 Jun 2026
A Voice for Mama: The Silence Stroke Left Behind
Twenty years ago, my mother suffered a massive stroke that changed our family forever. For two decades, the details of that day -- the fear, the confusion, the heartbreak, and the silence that followed -- have lived behind closed doors, shared only among family. In this episode, I'm opening that door for the first time. This episode is a way of honoring my mother's memory, and speaking words that she couldn't and that I wasn't ready to share until now. If you've ever lost a ...
26 May 2026
A Conversation on Stroke Recovery - Guest: Reyna
In this episode, we sit down with Reyna, a stroke survivor. She shares what it was like in the moment she experienced a stroke, her journey through recovery, resilience, and redefining strength while navigating the physical and emotional challenges of daily life. Her story is one of courage, perseverance, and hope in the face of unimaginable change. Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on social media! Instagram Facebook
25 May 2026
A Conversation on Stroke Recovery - Guest: Donnie
In our first episode, we sit down with Donnie, a stroke survivor who shares his experience suffering a stroke and the physical, emotional, and mental journey that followed. From recognizing the warning signs to rebuilding his confidence during recovery, his story is a sobering reminder that every stroke is serious and healing looks different for everyone. Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on social media! Instagram Facebook
25 May 2026
Introduction: At the Root of It Podcast
Welcome to At the Root of It Podcast! Whether you're here for good conversation, laughter, a sense of connection, or a little hope along the way...grab a seat and join the conversation! Send us Fan Mail Connect with us on social media! Instagram Facebook
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