The podcast where we dig deep into the hearts and minds of everyday people. From navigating love in all its forms to building a career that truly reflects your passion, each episode is a soulful exploration of life’s biggest questions.
SOULABOR Speaks is your space to listen, learn, and grow, and glow.
Season 5 of SOULABOR Speaks continues with Cassady Schrock, social work professional and Director of Supportive Services, for an honest conversation about relationships, self-awareness, and what it means to let go.
Together, we explore the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, the patterns we can carry from past relationships, and the importance of understanding yourself before entering a new one. Cassady shares insight on recognizing relationship dynamics, establishing healthy boundaries, and becoming more intentional about the places and spaces that you choose to engage with.
This conversation is a reminder that before we can build healthier relationships with others, we have to be willing to examine our relationship with ourselves. Sometimes, letting go is less about losing someone and more about making space for a healthier version of who we're becoming.
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29 Jun 2026
Learning to Leave Well: The Pursuit of Peace
In this episode of SOULABOR Speaks, we sit down with Dr. Chad McKinney, author, entrepreneur, and creator of the Authenticity app for an honest conversation about one of the hardest leadership decisions we face: knowing when it's time to leave.
Together, we explore how to recognize when a season has come to an end, the questions worth asking before walking away, and the difference between making decisions rooted in emotion versus purpose. Dr. McKinney shares practical wisdom on honoring your values, protecting your well-being, and leaving in a way that preserves both your integrity and your future.
This conversation is a reminder that leaving isn't always giving up—it can be one of the most courageous acts of leadership when done with intention.
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21 Jan 2026
Dear Phyllis, What Type of Eggs Do You Like?
In this final Dear Phyllis episode of SOULABOR Speaks, Destiny sits down with cultural elevator and executive liaison Kelli Davis, for a deeply reflective conversation that feels both tender and urgent. Together, they explore the quiet and loud dangers of competition within our communities, the reality of navigating safety in America as a Black woman, and the lifelong journey of finding yourself in a world that often asks you to disappear.
Grounded in wisdom and lived experience, this episode invites listeners to consider what it truly means to treat others the way we want to be treated — and the importance of knowing yourself intimately.
This conversation serves as both a mirror and a blessing — reminding us that steadfastness is important and solidarity is a critical component for change.
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10 Nov 2025
Dear Phyllis, You Get to Choose
In this powerful episode of SOULABOR Speaks, Destiny sits down with educator, writer, and cultural storyteller Dea Sudie for an intimate conversation that serves as both a love letter and a liberation call to Black women.
Together, they trace the historical trauma that Black women have inherited — from being silenced and overlooked to being expected to carry everyone else’s burdens without support. Dea opens up about the sacred act of using her pen and her voice as resistance, honoring the generations who were punished for doing the same.
The conversation also confronts a current crisis:
👉🏾 the recent and alarming offload of 300,000 Black women from the workforce
This episode reminds us to foster healing and reflection for ourselves as we continue to do the same for others.
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22 Sept 2025
Season 4 Episode 1: Dear Phyllis, You Are Her
In this episode of SOULABOR Speaks, we sit down with Deneisha Franklin — a creative visionary, storyteller, and community builder. Together, we reflect on the story of Phyllis Wheatley and how, like Wheatley, healing, authenticity, and creativity have shaped her journey as a Black woman.
Deneisha shares her perspective on the misconceptions surrounding the capabilities of Black women, the power and pitfalls of social media, and the lessons she continues to gather from the matriarchs in her family as she defines the kind of woman and mother she wants to be.
This conversation is a reminder of legacy, liberation, and the bold expression that lives within us all.
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18 Aug 2025
Episode 3: Forgiveness is for You: Finding Peace Beyond the Past
In our Forgiveness series finale, we’re joined by Jamiya Scott, a woman of faith and purpose who reminds us what it truly means to break free.
Together, we explore the courage it takes to outgrow toxic cycles, the complex process of forgiving the ones who raised us, and the freedom that comes with choosing peace for yourself.
This closing episode offers both reflection and action—reminding us that forgiveness is for you, and it’s the key to stepping into a new chapter of wholeness.Join the conversation on IG: @Soulaborspeaks
23 Jun 2025
Forgiveness is Messy: Navigating the Place of Acceptance
Destiny interviews Erica DiMartino, business leader, about the messy realities of forgiveness, exploring intent versus impact and how relationships evolve after harm, ultimately showing listeners they aren't alone in their healing journey.
19 May 2025
Episode 1: To Forgive and Forget: The Weight of the Past, the Release of Tomorrow
Season 3 of SOULABOR Speaks begins with a soul-stirring conversation on forgiveness.
Destiny is joined by Tyree Chwilinski, host of the Out of the Ashes podcast to unpack the weight of generational and unhealed trauma, the struggle to forgive, and the grace that makes healing possible for us all.
This episode reminds us: no matter how deep the pain, healing is always within reach.
* This episode contains some discussion of abuse
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24 Mar 2025
Episode 3: Just Start: Paving The Way and Paying it Forward
In the finale episode of Planting on Purpose, we sit down with multifaceted entrepreneur and instructor Nia Davis for a real conversation on staying the course, trusting your timing, and building more than just a business.
Together, we explore how entrepreneurship goes beyond personal success—it's about the community you uplift and grow with along the way.This conversation reminds us to support others on their journey, while continuing to celebrate our growth.
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17 Feb 2025
Episode 2: Speak Life: The Power of Words that Heal
Some words help, some hurt—but the right words, spoken at the right time, can change everything. In this episode of SOULABOR Speaks, Destiny is joined by Keke The Great—comedian, author, and creator of Telling Random Kings to Smile—to explore the power of speaking life into others.
From everyday affirmations to uplifting Black men in spaces where they’re often unseen, Keke shares how intentional words can shift perspectives, restore confidence, and spark transformation.
This conversation is a reminder that our words matter and can serve a purpose far greater than we can imagine.
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20 Jan 2025
Episode 1: In Perfect Timing: Trusting the Process for Transformation
On a brand-new season of SOULABOR Speaks, we sit down with Aharon Brown to explore the profound connection between timing, faith, and elevation. Through his reflection on becoming the Mayor of Forest Park, Aharon shares his journey of trusting the process, even in moments of uncertainty, and how faith became the foundation for growth and transformation.
Together, we uncover the beauty of letting go, leaning into belief, and finding the perfect moment to rise into purpose. This conversation is a testament to how patience, trust, and faith can lead to extraordinary elevation.
Tune in for a riveting discussion that inspires you to focus on the journey instead of the destination.
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13 Dec 2024
Episode 3: Healing in Progress: A Journey of Authenticity and Accountability
In the Self-Love season finale, host Destiny welcomes Kye Daniels for an inspiring conversation about navigating the intersection of authenticity and accountability on the path to self-love. Kye opens up about his personal experiences of embracing vulnerability, individuality, and learning to live in alignment with his true self.
Together, they discuss the challenges and rewards of holding yourself accountable while staying true to who you are.
This episode emphasizes the ongoing process of healing and self-discovery, highlighting how honesty and self-compassion are essential tools for personal growth. Kye’s candid insights and actionable strategies offer listeners a roadmap for building a more authentic and accountable relationship with themselves.
Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that will leave you motivated to approach your journey with courage, clarity, and purpose.
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11 Nov 2024
Episode 2: Beyond the Mirror: Discovering Inner Strength
In this episode of Soulabor Speaks, we welcome special guest Destiny Castille, unpacking the challenges and triumphs that come with truly understanding oneself. From understanding how self-perception shapes personal growth and relationships to professional development and business opportunities.
This conversation will inspire listeners to look beyond the surface, redefine their relationship with themselves, and consider how inner growth can ripple into all areas of life.
Tune in to explore what it means to face yourself honestly and courageously and walk away with actionable insights on embracing your authentic self.
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14 Oct 2024
Episode 1: Rediscovering Me: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Self-Worth
In this powerful debut episode of the "Self-Love" series, we sit down with Breonna Gibson, who shares their deeply personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and reclaiming their sense of self-worth. From battling people pleasing to facing life’s challenges head-on, Breonna takes us through the pivotal moments that led to her transformation.
Whether you're beginning your own journey or looking for inspiration, this episode offers heartfelt wisdom on the road to self-love and personal empowerment.
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