Every episode starts with a movie or song that shaped, inspired, or challenged me. From classics like Coming to America to unforgettable songs, each becomes the doorway to a personal story, connecting the stories we love with the life I've lived.
As I approached 50, I got nervous about not making it to 50. It started at a routine doctor's visit, when I asked about perimenopause. My doctor casually mentioned the old wives' tale: that your mother's experience is usually a reference point for your own. The problem was, my mother didn't make it to 50. She died before she got there. That one comment cracked something open. I started spiraling into panic, anxiety, the fear of dying taking hold of my mind. I didn't want
Growing up in Liberia in the 1980s was, in many ways, like Hakuna Matata (Swahili for no worries). The adults in our lives had a remarkable way of making us feel safe, protected, and carefree, even when the world around us was anything but. Looking back, I realize just how much was happening. There was a coup d’état, an attempted overthrow of the very president who had come to power through one, curfews that sent us rushing indoors before nightfall, and the unmistakable soun
This week, many Liberians reflected on a pivotal chapter in our nation’s history, April 1980. It was only 46 years ago, and countless people who lived through that era are still here to recount it. In April 2026, many took time to remember their loved ones, reflect on the tragedy, and, for some, extend forgiveness. And then, as always, came the callous comments from those who seem incapable of empathy. One of my favorite comedians, Dave Chappelle, once delivered a powerful mo
