Please Do Tell

When the government shuts down but the stomach still growls, you already know—it's time to get creative in the kitchen!

October can be heavy — Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness, National Archives Month and there's many more — all reminders of how much our stories matter. But in this episode, we're talking about how we hold joy right alongside it all.

It's officially October, the 4th quarter of the year, and the vibes have shifted — the days are shorter, the trees are louder, and the lessons are hitting harder.In this episode, we're talking:

Fall is officially here — the leaves are turning, the sun is clocking out at 7:40 PM in Michigan, and apparently, we were all supposed to get raptured on 9/23

Jeffrey made it to a Saints vs. 49ers game

Football season is HERE — which means Jeffrey is booked and busy (Thurs, Sun & some Mon).

Theme: “September Sounds: Fall, Football & Family Vibes”

I know. I know. The last quarter was spotty but we're back with more updates! Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

This year is wrapping up fast and it was a whirlwind. Before we conclude let's get our checklist out and make it bright. Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Has 2024 whooped yo arse too? The good news is that it ain't over and there's some joy in that. Let's chat! Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

A recap of the Retracing Their Steps exhibit launch and the brief story of my family's great migration story. The exhibit is available at the Morton House Museum, Benton Harbor, MI until October 6th. Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Change on the horizon and I'm here to share more! Also, if you're going to be in Southwest Michigan on September 5th here's the link to our event mentioned in the show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/951495126537?aff=oddtdtcreator Theme: Chile this bout to change, again! Pivot! Reference: Tiger Marching Band Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

Our band camp stories shall begin...NOW! Theme: Band Camp Stories Reference: Name that Movie Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠⁠

All the feels...Proceed. Theme: 3rd Quarter Reference: Route 66 Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠

Hurt people, HURT...PEOPLE. I've had my share of life changing events that occurred in July. This time I recognized what I do and don't want. Theme: 3rd Quarter Reference: Player's Club Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠⁠

I had a whirlwind of an experience abroad with fifteen young scholars and some pretty dope chaperones. Let me tell you how it went! Organization: ReUnited Travel - https://www.reunitedtravel.org Theme: 3rd Quarter Reference: Song Titles Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠

There is something about the month of July that always seems to give me Goosebumps. Well, buckle up because I have a feeling this month is going to be good! Theme: 3rd Quarter Reference: Season's Change - Jagged Edge + Expose Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠

The people in our village have a huge impact on us. Here's a story about someone that changed how I viewed the world, Forever. Theme: Black Music Month/Pride Reference: Rhythm & Blues Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠

If you remember your Saturday mornings consisting of this iconic show be sure to share this episode with three friends. Let's talk about some music and the memories attached to it. Theme: Black Music Month Reference: Soul Train/Don Cornelius Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠

Alright homies it may be my favorite month of the year outside of my birthday celebration at the beginning of the year. This month will be packed with all things music! Get into this week's story time. Theme: Black Music Month Reference: Al Green's Greatest Hits Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠

The silver lining from what feels like a continuous fog. Ancestral Stories! Conversations that resurfaced during the pandemic and why no one should be embarrassed. Theme: Mental Health Awareness Month Reference: COVID Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: ⁠https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams⁠

Hurt people, hurt people. I could have lost it all until I got some advice that would sustain me. This is the story about my introduction to a new state and job. Theme: Mental Health Awareness Month Reference: Single Black Female (and White): The Movie Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the stories that stem from working and living in Richmond, Virginia. Whew. Theme: Mental Health Awareness Month Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I'm here to share a story about showing up as myself more. Theme: Mental Health Awareness Month Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

April is Financial Literacy Month and the scams are at an all time high! I'm ready to share! Theme: Financial Literacy Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

Grief is real and I needed some time to process everything going on around me. Here's the lessons that I learned from my Grammy including what it looks like to grieve. Theme: Stress Awareness Month Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

A roadtrip that consisted of driving over 500 miles in less than 2 days. The people I encountered and the paths that were traveled. Behind the scenes stories of Retracing Their Steps that was good we had to break it into two parts. Disclaimer: This episode was pre-recorded before the passing of one of the sweetest women in my lives. My Grammy/Godmother Ruby Earven. The person who taught me about grieving as a Christian. I hope you enjoy this episode and will release our episode together at a later date. Kickstarter Campaign for Retracing Their Steps: Theme: Girl Power (Women's History Month) Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

A roadtrip that consisted of driving over 500 miles in less than 2 days. The people I encountered and the paths that were traveled. Behind the scenes stories of Retracing Their Steps that was good we had to break it into two parts. Kickstarter Campaign for Retracing Their Steps: Theme: Girl Power (Women's History Month) Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

One of the reasons why I love March is because it's all about that action and also the anniversary of being a burn survivor. The connections I have made within the last fifteen years are divine and I'm grateful for them. I'm here to highlight one of my recent ones and to talk about getting through a busy February with "Retracing Their Steps." Kickstarter Campaign for Retracing Their Steps: Theme: Girl Power (Women's History Month) Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

Saying Yes to the desires of my heart. Here are my reasons for saying, "No," in this season of my life. Theme: Black Love Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

Probably the most vulnerable episode yet! I'll have to do a separate video about how I was recording this one and the audio went out (reboot computer and everything). Let's just say I wasn't being obedient. You'll see around the 11:04 mark. The story time went down its intended path. Theme: Black Love Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

My friends get the love to me by any means necessary even during a Polar Vortex. Here's the story of yo homie Ronnika celebrating a milestone birthday in the "Windy City." Theme: New Year Goals Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

Last year did a number on your homie. It was important to do a reflection of 2023 and what changed before entering 2024. A work in progress... Theme: New Year Goals Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

My friends are like family and they are continuously assisting with moving mountains. Last episode of 2023! Enjoy! Friendsmas Memories Theme: Holiday Stories Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

The holidays don't look the same and haven't for years. Let me give some tips on how to get through the holidays while grieving. Grieving During the Holidays https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/iya... Theme: Holiday Stories Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

November is all about giving thanks for me. The #SteeleThankful Challenge changed my life over seven years ago. This story time is dedicated to the rebranding of Steelelens.com and ushering in anew. What are you #SteeleThankful for? Theme: In The Spirit of Giving Thanks #SteeleThankful Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

November is all about giving thanks for me. The #SteeleThankful Challenge changed my life over seven years ago. This story time is dedicated to the angels that I encounter during my travels. Especially while filming the "Journey of Many Souls" Documentary.What are you #SteeleThankful for? Theme: In The Spirit of Giving Thanks #SteeleThankful Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Your Homegirl, Ronnika Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams

"1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. This includes a range of behaviors (e.g. slapping, shoving, pushing) and in some cases might not be considered "domestic violence."  In this episode we are having story time with the homie, Corlis. She shares an intimate snapshot of her past and why she's determined to break the silence of DV. Theme: It's OCTOBER HELLO Domestic Violence Awareness Month Connect with Corlis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corlis-s-nichols-001b2b1ba?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Facebook business page: https://www.facebook.com/Imbreakingthecode?mibextid=LQQJ4d  Amazon: Your Daily Dose of Inspiration Volume 1 https://a.co/d/coDKumP Host: Ronnika Williams @ronnika.williams Guest(s): Corlis Shatoy Technical Engineer: Jake Seaton Productions Music: Wallflowers by Bad Snacks Connect with Ronnika: https://linktr.ee/ronnikawilliams