Heart Like Harriet is a podcast celebrating freedom in all forms! It is hosted by Giselle Phelps, a descendant of the Underground Railroad, who considers Harriet Tubman her guiding force — it will feature interviews with leaders who are living free in love, work, wealth and creativity! Heart Like Harriet is a 30 minute podcast helping listeners consider what freedom means to them!
In this episode of Heart Like Harriet, host Giselle Phelps looks ahead at the themes and stories that will shape the podcast in 2026.
24 Dec 2025
2025 Reflection Episode (S1E8)
In this episode of Heart Like Harriet, host Giselle Phelps reflects on the lessons we've learned about freedom from the guests who we visited with in 2025.
17 Dec 2025
Actor Brian Michael Smith on Freedom, Self Love & Making History
In this episode of Heart Like Harriet, Giselle Phelps is joined by actor and advocate Brian Michael Smith for a deeply personal conversation about freedom in love and the courage it takes to fully love yourself. Brian shares how embracing honesty shaped his path in Hollywood, including making history on 9-1-1: Lone Star as the first openly Black trans man cast as a series regular on a broadcast television drama. This conversation is a powerful reminder that freedom begins with self love and the decision to live authentically.
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IG/TikTok/Threads: @HeartLikeHarriet (https://instagram.com/heartlikeharriet/)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlikeharriet/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@heartlikeharriet/videos)
CREDITS:
Host & EP: @gisellejphelps (https://www.instagram.com/gisellejphelps/?hl=en) @grtagency (https://www.instagram.com/grtagency/?hl=en)
Guest: @the_brianmichael (https://www.instagram.com/the_brianmichael/)
Episode EP: @HelloFallonEnt (https://www.instagram.com/hellofallonent/?hl=en)
Studio: @westcoastcreativestudio
Editor: @burlothegod
Music: YouTube Audio Library
Follow Giselle at:
IG/Threads: @gisellejphelps (https://instagram.com/gisellejphelps/)
TikTok: @gisellephelps (https://www.tiktok.com/@gisellephelps)
Guest info:
@the_brianmichael (https://www.instagram.com/the_brianmichael/)
https://www.thebrianmichael.com/ (https://www.thebrianmichael.com/)
https://people.com/tv/9-1-1-lone-star-actor-brian-michael-smith-on-fighting-to-just-be-brian/ (https://people.com/tv/9-1-1-lone-star-actor-brian-michael-smith-on-fighting-to-just-be-brian/)
3 Dec 2025
Author Minda Harts Talks Trust & Freedom At Work (S1E6)
In this powerful episode of Heart Like Harriet, Giselle Phelps sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and workplace truth-teller Minda Harts, whose new book Talk To Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace is reshaping how we think about communication, leadership, and freedom at work.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlikeharriet/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@heartlikeharriet/videos)
CREDITS:
Host & EP: @gisellejphelps (https://www.instagram.com/gisellejphelps/?hl=en) @grtagency (https://www.instagram.com/grtagency/?hl=en)
Guest: @MindaHarts
Episode EP: @HelloFallonEnt (https://www.instagram.com/hellofallonent/?hl=en)
Studio: @westcoastcreativestudio
Editor: @burlothegod
Music: YouTube Audio Library
Follow Giselle at:
IG/Threads: @gisellejphelps (https://instagram.com/gisellejphelps/)
TikTok: @gisellephelps (https://www.tiktok.com/@gisellephelps)
Guest info:
@MindaHarts
MindaHarts.com (http://MindaHarts.com)
The Memo short film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfe50ebNUw4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfe50ebNUw4)
Talk To Me Nice
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250339980/talktomenice/# (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250339980/talktomenice/#)
19 Nov 2025
Comedian Jazmyn W. Talks Freedom In Love & Sexual Liberation
Comedian and creator Jazmyn W joins Heart Like Harriet for a hilarious, honest, and deeply liberating conversation about freedom in love. From dating after divorce to embracing sexual liberation, setting boundaries, exploring intimacy, and staying open after heartbreak Jazmyn brings the perfect blend of humor, vulnerability, and truth.
We get into why she’s open to dating bisexual men, why she ended her last relationship, the fears Black women carry into dating, how comedy shows up in her love life, and what she’s manifesting next. This is a warm, wild, insightful episode reminding us that freedom in love starts with choosing yourself and staying open.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlikeharriet/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@heartlikeharriet/videos)
CREDITS:
Host & EP: @gisellejphelps (https://www.instagram.com/gisellejphelps/?hl=en) @grtagency (https://www.instagram.com/grtagency/?hl=en)
Guest: @jazmynjw
Episode EP: @HelloFallonEnt (https://www.instagram.com/hellofallonent/?hl=en)
Studio: @westcoastcreativestudio
Editor: @23dBproductions (https://www.instagram.com/23dbproductions/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==)
Music: YouTube Audio Library
Follow Giselle at:
IG/Threads: @gisellejphelps (https://instagram.com/gisellejphelps/)
TikTok: @gisellephelps (https://www.tiktok.com/@gisellephelps)
Guest info:
IG: @jazmynjw
TikTok @jazmynjw
https://www.youtube.com/@Jazmynjw (https://www.youtube.com/@Jazmynjw)
https://www.patreon.com/JazmynW (https://www.patreon.com/JazmynW)
https://www.comedianjazmynw.com/ (https://www.comedianjazmynw.com/)
5 Nov 2025
Unpacking Underground Railroad Black
In this special episode of Heart Like Harriet, host Giselle Phelps reflects on her family’s roots in the Underground Railroad and what it means to be Underground Railroad Black today. From her ancestor Adam Nicholson’s escape from Virginia to freedom in Canada, to her own path in media and storytelling, Giselle explores how freedom isn’t just history, it’s inheritance.
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IG/TikTok/Threads: @HeartLikeHarriet (https://instagram.com/heartlikeharriet/)
CREDITS:
Host & EP: @gisellejphelps (https://www.instagram.com/gisellejphelps/?hl=en) @grtagency (https://www.instagram.com/grtagency/?hl=en)
Episode EP: @HelloFallonEnt (https://www.instagram.com/hellofallonent/?hl=en)
Follow Giselle at:
IG/Threads: @gisellejphelps (https://instagram.com/gisellejphelps/)
TikTok: @gisellephelps (https://www.tiktok.com/@gisellephelps)
Episode history:
https://stcatharinesmuseumblog.com/2018/02/13/bmh-part-2-family-legacies-the-nicholson-smith-family/ (https://stcatharinesmuseumblog.com/2018/02/13/bmh-part-2-family-legacies-the-nicholson-smith-family/)
https://activehistory.ca/blog/2023/02/09/establishing-identity-the-underground-railroad-and-harriet-tubmans-effect-on-the-salem-chapel/ (https://activehistory.ca/blog/2023/02/09/establishing-identity-the-underground-railroad-and-harriet-tubmans-effect-on-the-salem-chapel/)
5 Nov 2025
Underground Railroad Black (S1E4)
In this special episode of Heart Like Harriet, host Giselle Phelps reflects on her family's roots in the Underground Railroad and what it means to be Underground Railroad Black today. From her ancestor Adam Nicholson's escape from Virginia to freedom in Canada, to her own path in media and storytelling, Giselle explores how freedom isn't just history, it's inheritance.
Follow Heart Like Harriet at:
IG/TikTok/Threads: @HeartLikeHarriet
CREDITS:
Host & EP: @gisellejphelps @grtagency
Episode EP: @HelloFallonEnt
Follow Giselle at:
IG/Threads: @gisellejphelps
TikTok: @gisellephelps
Episode history:
https://stcatharinesmuseumblog.com/2018/02/13/bmh-part-2-family-legacies-the-nicholson-smith-family/
https://activehistory.ca/blog/2023/02/09/establishing-identity-the-underground-railroad-and-harriet-tubmans-effect-on-the-salem-chapel/
22 Oct 2025
Etienne Maurice on Freedom Through Healing, Heritage, and Walking Good (S1E3)
Etienne Maurice on Freedom Through Healing, Heritage, and Walking Good
In this episode of Heart Like Harriet, host Giselle Phelps sits down with Etienne Maurice — actor, activist, and founder of WalkGood LA, a movement dedicated to community healing through mindfulness, movement, and creative expression. Etienne shares how purpose-driven work can lead to true liberation.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlikeharriet/videos
CREDITS:
Host & EP: @gisellejphelps @grtagency
Guest: @WalkGoodEtienne
Episode EP: @HelloFallonEnt
Studio: @SpiderCircleStudio
Editor: @23dBproductions
Music: YouTube Audio Library
Follow Giselle at:
IG/Threads: @gisellejphelps
TikTok: @gisellephelps
Guest info:
IG: @WalkGoodEtienne
@WalkGoodLA
@WalkGoodYard
@FilmGoodOrg
8 Oct 2025
Director Nneka Onuorah Discusses Freedom & Fearless Filmmaking (S1E2)
In this episode of Heart Like Harriet, Emmy award-winning director Nneka Onuorah joins host Giselle Phelps for a powerful conversation on freedom and fearless filmmaking. Nneka shares how she built her creative path outside the box, the role of authenticity in her work, and why owning your time and voice is the ultimate form of freedom. This inspiring discussion reminds us that true artistry begins when we stop asking for permission to be ourselves.
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IG/TikTok/Threads: @HeartLikeHarriet
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlikeharriet/videos
CREDITS:
Host & EP: @gisellejphelps @grtagency
Guest: @NnekaEnergy
Episode EP: @HelloFallonEnt
Studio: @westcoastcreativestudio
Editor: @23dBproductions
Music: YouTube Audio Library
Follow Giselle at:
IG/Threads: @gisellejphelps
TikTok: @gisellephelps
Guest info:
IG: @NnekaEnergy
https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Megan-Thee-Stallion-In-Her-Words/0OKIOBAGN7RJ89Z589INBE881H
https://www.amazon.com/Lizzos-Watch-Out-Big-Grrrls/dp/B09KFFG2F9
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4269950/
https://letterboxd.com/film/truth-be-told-2023/
24 Sept 2025
Dancer Dexter Mayfield Talks Freedom In The Divine Feminine (S1E1)
In this episode of Heart Like Harriet, host Giselle Phelps chats with dancer and activist Dexter Mayfield about freedom in creativity. Dexter is living proof that authenticity is its own superpower. He is a dynamic performer, plus-size model, and an unapologetically joyful presence in both entertainment and fashion. From Texas roots to global stages, Dexter has danced alongside icons like Jennifer Lopez and Taylor Swift. He’s also judged talent on the TV show "Come Dance With Me", and transformed red carpets and runways into spaces of bold self-expression.
Follow Heart Like Harriet at:
IG/TikTok/Threads: @HeartLikeHarriet
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlikeharriet/videos
CREDITS:
Host & EP: @gisellejphelps @grtagency
Guest: @dexrated
Episode EP: @HelloFallonEnt
Studio: @SpiderCircleStudio
Editor: @23dBproductions
Music: YouTube Audio Library
Follow Giselle at:
IG/Threads: @gisellejphelps
TikTok: @gisellephelps
Guest info:
Make sure to check out Dexter’s Pattern Commercial!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4lstJWw3b4
IG/TikTok: @DexRated
X/BlueSky: @Dex_Rated
9 Feb 2025
Heart Like Harriet Trailer
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