Ray of Hope: The Podcast

About Ray of Hope: The Podcast

Dr. Raya, DNP is a registered nurse with a doctorate in nursing practice, a certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and the CEO and Founder of Raya’s Rays of Light Foundation. Her professional background consists of mental/behavioral health, drug & alcohol rehabilitation, cognitive behavioral issues, and more. The Raya’s Rays of Light Foundation was established to provide individuals with the necessary resources, education, and support lacking in our community. *Ray of Hope: The Podcast will discuss overall wellness from a relatable point-of-view to create positive change and improve individual and community relationships. We want to close the gap on financial, mental, and physical health disparities in our community and to encourage favorable wellness outcomes for all. The views and opinions expressed in each episode are intended for educational and encouragement purposes only and are not intended as medical advice.*

Publisher

Dr. Raya, DNP, MSN-Ed, APRN, CNP, PMHNP-BC

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jan 2022

Latest episode

28 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Mar 2026

   Season 4 Episode 4: Raya and Antwain from Living with the Lavs

   On this episode, Dr. Raya and fiancé Antwain Lavender have a candid conversation about relationships, dispelling stereotypes and spirituality. They have a platform called Living with the Lavs that provides insight into beating the odds, finding love after 15 years of friendship and keeping God at the center of their relationship. Support the show

2. 

   22 Mar 2026

   Season 4 Episode 3 | Coach Anthony Lavender and Antwain Lavender

   On this episode, we speak with Father, Pastor and Coach Anthony "Tony" Lavender and his son Antwain Lavender. Coach Lavender has coached 4 sons (Anthony, Antwain, Andrew, Antonio) and a daughter (April) in basketball. All of his sons have created a legacy on and off the court. We speak about his success as a father, coach and pastor at his church Christian Community Fellowship Church. We also speak with his middle son Antwain Lavender who played basketball for Akron University, Southeastern a...

3. 

   17 Mar 2026

   Season 4 Episode 2 Andrew "Drew" Lavender of Drew's Crew Basketball Camp

   On this episode, we speak with basketball legend Andrew "Drew" Lavender. Drew was recently inducted into the Xavier University Hall of Fame 2026. He created the Drew's Crew Basketball Training Camp to instill the youth with life skills, knowledge and confidence on and off the court. We speak about the mental health of previous star athletes and life after sports.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

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