This podcast is a record of noticing. After losing my father, I began questioning the roles I inherited, the silence I learned, and the truths I was taught to hold quietly. Moving through identity, loss, and contradiction, You & Aya sits with the unspoken parts of the human experience, without offering answers. These are personal narratives, shared in the belief that recognition, not resolution, is what connects us.
Hank Ball and I talk about finding his way into the creative world and the experiences that shaped his passion for production. Hank reflects on his love of learning, trying new things, and continuing to grow through every creative opportunity that comes his way. It's a conversation about curiosity, creativity, and what can happen when you stay open to learning along the way.
12 Aug 2026
Jen, Terry and Aya
I sat down with Jen and Terry Lage, the owners of Carbon Coffee Lounge, to talk about the story behind the space they’ve created. We explore what inspired them to open Carbon, what community truly means to them, and how a coffee shop can become a place for connection, creativity, and belonging. We also talk about their commitment to supporting local creatives and why they chose to support this season of the podcast.
5 Aug 2026
Catelyn and Aya
Behind every professor is a person with a story. Dr. Catelyn Bridges joins me for a thoughtful conversation about navigating academia as a Black woman. We talk about identity, belonging, mentorship, resilience, and the moments that shape us long before they appear on a résumé. Together, we explore what it means to lead in spaces that haven't always been inclusive, why representation matters, and how personal experiences influence the way we move through the world. This is a conversation about science, certainly, but even more, it's about being human.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
2,285
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
10 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
30 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
30
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
71
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