BEHIND THE PAIN: DANA TEATE ON MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTION, FREEDOM & THE COURAGE TO HEAL
Licensed chemical dependency counselor Dana Teate joins Kourage & Kulture to confront mental-health stigma, addiction, the pressures facing Black men, incarceration, and the importance of protecting our freedom. Discover how…
THE WEIGHT WE DON’T TALK ABOUT
The burden of always surviving can follow us long after difficult circumstances have changed. Kourage & Kulture examines chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, Black family responsibilities, and why true progress means…
A DIFFERENT SEAT AT THE TABLE
Who defines your identity, your worth, and your future? Kourage & Kulture examines how historical conditioning, cultural misrepresentation, and external judgments can influence Black mental wellness—and why self-knowledge, independent thinking,…
WHO GETS THE REST OF YOU?
What happens when being strong for everyone else leaves nothing for yourself? Psychotherapist Giovanna Burgess Geathers joins Kourage & Kulture to explore emotional exhaustion, the difference between being needed and…
BEYOND SURVIVAL: Dr. Lia Knox
For generations, Black communities have mastered survival. But what does it take to truly thrive? Dr. Lia Knox joins Kourage & Kulture to explore mental wellness, ancestral resilience, emotional healing,…
HEADSPACE & HEARTBEATS: A Healthier Rhythm for Black Life
Your mind deserves the same attention as your ambitions. We celebrate success, resilience, hustle, and the courage to overcome. But how often do we celebrate peace? This November, Kourage &…
The Game Was Never Just Basketball: Ramel “Smooth” Bradley on Faith, Food, Fashion and the Power of Ownership
From basketball captain to community builder, Ramel “Smooth” Bradley discusses faith, food, fashion, mentorship and the power of ownership.
Kim Petitt: Beyond Limitations, Beyond Fear, and Into Purpose
Kim Petitt shares her journey back to education, her pursuit of a doctorate, and how leadership, human dignity, research, and entrepreneurship can create lasting opportunities.
Jasmyne Bass on What Safety Really Takes
Jasmyne Bass, founder of The Weight of Wildflowers, discusses survivor advocacy, financial independence, housing stability, community accountability, and what meaningful support looks like beyond a crisis.
Terri Miller on Getting Hired Without Losing Yourself
Terri Miller joins Kourage & Kulture to discuss workplace bias, Black hair, career transitions, leadership, and how job seekers can pursue opportunities without losing their identity.










