In The Black Podcast

What if divorce didn’t have to become a battle?In this episode of In The Black, Aracelli sits down with North Carolina family law attorney Manisha P. Patel to talk about what she witnesses every day when people are at their most emotionally overwhelmed and how choosing dignity, mediation, and collaboration can change the outcome for entire families.Drawing from years of experience in custody, separation, adoption, and advocacy for children involved with social services, Manisha shares why so many divorces become unnecessarily destructive and what a healthier path forward can look like.Her upcoming book, End Your Marriage Peacefully, was inspired by seeing what truly helps families move from chaos to clarity.This conversation is for anyone navigating relationship strain, separation, or wondering if there’s a better way to walk through one of life’s hardest transitions.Follow:@lompp18www.lawofficeofmpp.com@intheblackpassionproject

What happens when anxiety and depression are carried quietly for years?In this episode of In The Black, host Aracelli sits down with Brian Sachetta, author of the Get Out of Your Head®book series, to talk honestly about a decade-long battle with anxiety and depression and the moment he realized suffering in silence was no longer an option.Brian shares how his personal healing journey led him to create a mental health platform dedicated to helping others feel less alone. Together, they discuss stigma, self-minimization, why asking for help is not weakness, and how small steps can create real relief.Follow Brian at: @getoutofyourheadhttps://getoutofyourhead.com/@intheblackpassionproject

What happens when the life you worked so hard to build suddenly gets removed from you?In this episode of In The Black, we explore the quiet but powerful moment many people face, when they devote their lives to their career to one day have it all end. Through an honest conversation about loss and trusting creativity over certainty, this episode invites listeners to reflect on their own in-between season. We talk about listening to inner nudges, releasing outdated versions of ourselves, and choosing alignment over approval, even when it feels risky.If you’re standing at a crossroads, feeling disconnected from the life you built, or sensing that something more meaningful is asking for your attention, this episode is for you.Follow:@theroadtoelsewhere@intheblackpassionproject

This Christmas Day episode of In The Black is a pause, a breath, a moment of reflection.Through an original spoken-word poem titled “Let’s Jump,” this episode explores heartbreak, letting go, surrender, and the quiet trust that comes when we stop fighting the current and allow God to hold us.This is a story about jumping together… and learning how to float when someone lets go. About trusting the water beneath you when you don’t know how to swim or where the shore is. And about discovering that peace can exist even in the unknown.If you’re ending the year feeling tender, uncertain, or quietly hopeful, this episode is for you.In The Black will return in the new year.For now, may you rest. May you trust. May you float. Cheers.Follow: @intheblackpassionprojectSupport:@intheblackpassionproject

Family court is not built for the faint of heart, especially when you’re fighting a narcissistic or abusive ex who knows exactly how to twist the truth. Many moms walk into court terrified, unheard, and unsupported… until they meet someone like Reneé Rodriguez.In this episode, we go far beyond “custody tips.”This is about the emotional, psychological, and spiritual war protective mothers face, and the strategy it takes to win.Reneé shares:✨ The moment she realized she was raising a child with a diagnosed narcissist✨ Why high-conflict parents seem so “convincing” in court✨ The shame and fear most mothers never admit out loud✨ How mindset becomes your strongest weapon when everything feels stacked against you✨ The exact framework she created after surviving her own custody nightmare✨ What judges actually pay attention to (that nobody tells you)✨ How women can begin to feel safe, grounded, and powerful againThis conversation is for you if:✔️ You’re co-parenting with someone who manipulates, gaslights, or intimidates✔️ You’ve felt dismissed by the legal system✔️ You’re trying to protect your child while carrying trauma of your own✔️ You’re tired of fighting alone✔️ You want to understand how narcissistic abuse impacts the courtroomReneé’s wisdom is part strategy, part survival, part divine assignment. Her journey didn’t just change her life, it’s changing the lives of mothers everywhere.If you’ve been searching for clarity, validation, or a path forward, this episode is the one you listen to first.Connect with Reneé:bestfootforwardllc.com@bestfootforwardllcFollow @intheblackpassionproject for Guest Spotlights and behind the scenes content.

I sit down with Det. Heidi Chance, a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 27 years of service and a nationally recognized expert in combating sex trafficking.Unlike many episodes where we focus on personal stories of overcoming trauma, this conversation takes a different path into the world of undercover investigations, landmark trafficking cases, and the deep resilience it takes to confront trauma in real time.Heidi shares her journey from working undercover to securing a record-breaking 493.5-year prison sentence for a trafficker guilty of 101 child sex trafficking charges. She also discusses her work featured in the PBS Frontline documentary Sex Trafficking in America, her role as an Executive Contributor for BRAINZ Magazine, and her platform, A Chance for Awareness, where she trains law enforcement and communities to fight trafficking.We dive into her new book, Talk to Them: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Youth in the Digital Age, a must-read resource for parents and mentors to help protect children online.This episode is both eye-opening and empowering, reminding us that living In The Black is about purpose, resilience, and making an impact for others.✨ Connect with Heidi Chance:Website: achanceforawareness.comBook: Talk To ThemA Chance for Awareness TrainingInstagram: @a_chance_for_awarenessLinkedIn: Heidi ChanceFollow @intheblackpassionproject for guest spotlights

Today on In The Black Podcast, we’re joined by Talia, a survivor whose story is nothing short of miraculous. After a routine prescription of Ciprofloxacin for a simple UTI, she lost more than half her body weight, entered hospice care, and was told her life was nearing its end. Against all odds, Talia fought her way back and now uses her second chance at life to advocate for fluoroquinolone toxicity awareness. From her hospital bed, she’s changing lives and shining light on a drug most of us know nothing about. Please share Talia's incredible story of survival, resilience, and advocacy. Together we can help spread awareness.🔗 Hear Talia's Full Story: In The Black Podcast🔗 YouTube: In The Black PodcastFollow Talia & support her mission: Learn more about Talia & Fluoroquinolone ToxicityIn The Black Passion Project

In this inspiring episode of In The Black Podcast, we sit down with Deborah, founder of the QUILLS UP Movement and creator of Paisley The Musical. She shares her journey of turning rejection into reinvention and betrayal into breakthrough, revealing how storytelling became her path to reclaiming her voice. From overcoming fear to building a Broadway-scale project, Deborah offers tools for women to rise above adversity and rewrite their stories with courage.✨ Learn how to transform your pain into power, reclaim your creativity, and step boldly into your purpose.📲 Connect with Deborah: Youtube, Paisley the Musicalhttp://www.pasielsyfashionforest.com/http://www.selfworthinitiative.net/🎧 Subscribe for more stories of women rising from struggle to purpose.

Sixteen years ago, Isabella escaped a messianic cult after the tragic murder of her son. A crime meant to protect the cult leader from exposure as a predator and conman. In this deeply moving conversation, Isabella opens up about the years of trauma, mind control, and abuse she endured and the extraordinary path she’s taken to heal, reclaim her sovereignty, and help others break free from fear-based control systems.We explore how she transformed unimaginable pain into purpose, the tools she uses to dismantle brainwashing and gaslighting, and her mission to help people live with optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health. Isabella’s courage and wisdom will inspire you to confront your own limiting beliefs, step into your power, and live as a sovereign being.If you’ve ever faced abuse, manipulation, or deep loss and wondered if joy and freedom were still possible, this episode will remind you that healing is not only possible, it’s your birthright.Where to Find Isabella:🌐 Website: www.feelingbetternaturally.love📺 YouTube: Feeling Better Naturally📰 Substack: Feeling Better NaturallyFollow for more stories: @intheblackpassionproject

This week on In The Black Podcast, we're joined by Donna Simmons, author of Ashes to Flame: Transforming Trauma into Purpose. Donna survived child marriage and unimaginable trauma and turned her story into power, purpose, and policy change. She’s helped change child marriage laws in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana, and continues to fight for survivors across the country and around the world.Whether you’re a trauma survivor, an advocate, or someone searching for healing and hope, this conversation is for you. Tap in to hear how Donna went from surviving... to thriving… to transforming systems.👉 Topics: trauma healing, child marriage laws, survivor stories, women's empowerment, legislative advocacy, resilience, purpose, self-worthConnect:www.trauma2purpose.comA&E I Was a Child Bride: The Untold Story DocumentaryAshes to Flame@intheblackpassionproject#TraumaSurvivor #FromAshesToFlame #ChildMarriageSurvivor #DonnaSimmons #InTheBlackPodcast #HealingJourney #WomensVoices #PurposeDriven #Resilience #LegislativeAdvocate #PodcastForChange #TikTokPodcast #SpotifyPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #TransformationStory

In this powerful episode of In The Black Podcast, host Aracelli Kenyon sits down with Minister Jalisa Hardy-The Golden Child, a survivor, healer, and founder of She’s Ready Society. Jalisa shares her journey from surviving abuse, financial struggle, and divorce while raising three young children, to building a thriving coaching business rooted in holistic health, healing, and spiritual alignment.As a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Human Design Expert, and Trauma of Money Certified Professional, Jalisa empowers women to transform their pain into purpose, and their struggles into spiritual and financial freedom.If you’ve ever wondered how to rise after hitting rock bottom, heal your relationship with money, or align your faith with abundance, this episode is filled with wisdom, hope, and tools to help you reclaim your power.✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:How to rebuild after trauma, divorce, and financial hardshipThe truth about money trauma and how to heal itThe story behind She’s Ready Society and the transformations it sparksDaily practices to step into peace, power, and purpose🎧 Listen now to be inspired by Jalisa’s story of resilience and transformation.📍 Connect with Jalisa Hardy:jalisahardy.comShe’s Ready SocietyCoaching Programs

On the In The Black Podcast, we welcome Anne Montgomery, a trailblazer in sports broadcasting and a woman who rebuilt her life with extraordinary resilience. Once an anchor on ESPN’s SportsCenter and host for the Phoenix Suns, Anne was told she was “no longer pretty enough” for television. She faced financial struggles and had already survived two abusive relationships.Instead of letting those setbacks define her, Anne reinvented herself as a prolific novelist, an educator, a high school football referee, and a foster mom. Her story is one of courage, hope, and finding new purpose.In this episode you’ll hear:• Anne’s groundbreaking career in sports broadcasting• The painful moment her TV career ended and how she started over• The inspiration behind her novels• How she built new roles as teacher, referee, and foster parent• Her lessons on resilience and reinventing yourself.Connect with Anne Montgomery:🌐 Website: annemontgomerywriter.com📚 Amazon Author Page: Anne Montgomery on Amazon