The Deep Dish

Ambitious, talented, smart, and positive, are all words I would use to describe Raven. So, what happens when the doctor gives you a wake up call and you realize that you have to make some changes to your life. Listen to Raven and I discuss how getting active again changed our lives in the best way possible!

Trigger Warning: This content includes references to topics such as sexual abuse, self-harm, illnesses, and imprisonmentAdversity, trials, tribulations, mistakes, miracles, and second chances; Matisse has experienced it all. Listen to her incredible story of overcoming obstacles that would have left many debilitated. Listen to how she's turned her test into a testimony, and how she uses her own experience to encourage others to never give up. Second chances are possible, and Matisse is proof of it!

I guess it was just a matter of time before this had to happen, right? Well, welcome to a sneak peak into who I am. On today's episode I answer from questions that my friends submitted. We have some questions about love, superpowers, and just how I walk through life. Find out what my favorite phrase is, what I like, and what I don't and why. It's an episode all about me, gross! I hope you enjoy it!oDon't forget to visit our website and read some of the blogs!If you would like to submit a question email me at host@thedeepdishpodcast.com

Ever wondered what it was like to work hotel industry? Have questions about life insurance? Curious of how to create generational wealth!? Well get ready to dive into all these topics with today's guest, my friend Roger. The CT native by way of Houston has conquered the business of hospitality and soon he'll conquer the business of changing lives.

Dominique is one of the most humble, authentic, compassionate, brightest, anointed, hilarious persons I know. She is the founder of iHomiletic™, a groundbreaking homiletic that employs social media linguistics and technology as a methodology to reconnect parishioners to the Church. Today we discuss women in leadership, church hurt, the importance of being advocates and allies to women in ministry and members of the LGBTQ+ community.Dominique is real, too real for some, but she's just right for The Deep Dish!Get ready to learn and be shocked by a few things, and to laugh until your cheeks hurt! Toward the end of our conversation Dr. Robinson flips the script and asks me some questions!Follow Dominique on all her available social media platforms (FB, IG, and Twitter) @dominiqueayesha. Want to learn more about what she's doing visit her website at www.dominiquearobinson.com!

Next up you get to hear from my amazing friend Ethan, who lives this world always seeing the good in people, even people that have hurt him deeply. I am excited for you to hear his story and learn more about how he navigates a world that's not as understanding!

Natalie Perry, PhD comes to American International College after serving as the administrator for Dartmouth College's Masters in Public Health program. Prior to leading the MPH program, she served the institution as an Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Students.Natalie has an extensive background in pedagogy and student services. Over the past 17 years she has taught and led academic programs on the secondary, post-secondary, and graduate levels. Her research interests include equity, inclusion, and diversity in higher education; urban education and college access; organizational theory; and the faculty experience.Above all, Natalie is humble, funny, down to earth, and painfully self aware.You can connect with Dr. Perry on IG @enjaypea_phd

Today I sat down to dish it with my cousin Rachel soon-to-be Dr. Rachel Deleveaux! She is a motivational speaker and educator who is passionate about closing the achievement disparities for students who come from marginalized backgrounds. She has mentored many people, particularly young women of color. Despite Dr. Deleveaux's many successes, her biggest accomplishment is having her son, who she attributes most of her reasons for what she does to. Rachel's ultimate goal is to reach as many people as she can and give them hope of a brighter future.You can connect with Rachel on LinkedIn-rachel-deleveaux and veaux.initiatives.clubLet's get rolling!

Today I sat down to dish it with Aishia Ike, a Massachusetts Clinician that loves to help people to discover their best selves. Aishia is ambitious, intelligent, hard working, loyal, and nurturing! I am so glad to have Aisha on for our premiere episode!Not only did she drop many truth necessary truth bombs, but we also discuss her favorite mantra "As long as you have breath, you have options!"You can connect with Aisha on her self love and care centered Instagram account @SheIsTodayLet's get rolling!

Welcome to The Deep Dish! I am so excited to begin this journey with you! Take a listen to what to expect from our very first episode! I will be launching the full episode on my birthday, January 26! This is just me stepping out on faith and seeing where my feet land!Thank you for your support!Visit our website at: thedeepdishpodcast.com