"One America Podcast" with Host Sophia A. Nelson

Host Sophia Nelson talks about the damage of stereotyping each other. And how we need to move past them if we are going to reunite as Americans.

BONUS TRACK with Dr. Colita Fairfax: Putting the US Capitol Insurrection Into Context. 

Host Sophia Nelson has an engaging dialogue with Norfolk State University Professor Colita Fairfax about her new book on Colonial Virginia and Slavery's impact on American Democracy. As well as the nation's first woman VP Kamala Harris. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. And how we unite a divided America post the US Capitol Siege. 

Host Sophia Nelson offers insights and analysis on the historic 2021 Inauguration.

In this Thursday Thoughts segment host Sophia Nelson addresses the historic 2nd impeachment of Donald Trump and the way forward for America.

In this special podcast segment, host Sophia Nelson puts the horrific events in the nation's capitol on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 all in to focus. This is a must listen to PODCAST. 

Host Sophia Nelson helps us to kick off the New Year Right with this Masterclass on Self-Care in 2021.

Host Sophia Nelson offers one of her best monologues yet, on the uniqueness of Christmas 2020. Coping with Covid. And what the light of Christmas should teach us all in this unbelievably challenging and difficult year. 

Host Sophia Nelson has a powerful and insightful dialogue with Prof. Minda Harts of NYU, and author of the best-seller "The Memo" on the year 2020, race, Equity, George Floyd, Donald Trump, the impact of a new black female VP in Kamala Harris, and what we can expect in the coming years in corporate America around the issues of inclusion and gender equality. Great Must Listen episode. 

This week Sophia takes on the Republican Party, the Russian Hackers, and Trump’s attacks on our Democratic Voting integrity.

A not to miss. Very present conversation with outgoing Republican Virginia Congressman Denver Riggleman. He and host Sophia Nelson talk about the ongoing Election results fight by President Trump, the state of the GOP, and what it all means for America and a new president going forward. 

Host Sophia Nelson goes a second round with American Conservative activist, businessman, educator and Virginia podcaster Butch Porter. This is what we will need to do as neighbors, citizens, friends and family to heal our nation. It is not up to Washington, D.C. It is up to us. 

Host Sophia Nelson sits down for a two part interview with Virginia Conservative, political activist, businessman, educator, and PODCAST creator Butch Porter. This is a NOT To miss dialogue on what over 74 Million Trump voters are thinking, how they feel about our politics, America, Race, the rise of "socialism" and more. 

In this special thanksgiving day message, host Sophia Nelson offers a powerful monologue on all we have been through in 2020 and staying focused on the power of getting through!

On this week's Saturday Thoughts Podcast host Sophia Nelson calls a thing a thing. The failure of President Trump to concede the US Election 17 days out is a travesty to American Democracy. This is a must listen. 

Great podcast today as we go inside the results of the 2020 Election, Trump's failure to concede, the future of the Republican Party and Can Joe Biden bring America together. 

Host Sophia Nelson gives us a powerful call to action on the post election America. Must listen!

Our host Sophia Nelson gives us an update on the state of the 2020 Presidential Election. And who is likely to win.

Tune in for a great dialogue between host Sophia Nelson and longtime GOP Political consultant Mike Madrid. Madrid is one of the C-Founder's of the Lincoln Project. This is a not to miss conversation on the state of our nation one day before Americans head to the polls. 

Our host Sophia Nelson gives us the recap of the past week. And encourages us as we head into the final Election Day sprint!

Great inspirational Saturday message by our host Sophia Nelson

This week’s Monday Motivation monologue is a good one. Empathy gives us the power to change the world.

Today's Guest is host of "spilling chai" podcast, journo and politico Anushay Hossain. Host Sophia Nelson engages a discussion on the Confirmation Hearings for SCOTUS Nominee Amy Coney Barrett, the gender gap, casting issues with "Wonder Woman", Election 2020 and more.  

Host Sophia Nelson gives her insights and analysis into the first and only VP debate. The President & Covid. Sexist smears on Harris. Lindsey Graham in trouble. And more.

Host Sophia Nelson has a sit down with Founder & Exec. Director of ENGAGE for Women, Rachel Pearson in this special segment. The two talk about the 2020 campaign, the gender gap, COVID19's devastating impact on the economy, women's careers, and more.

Host Sophia Nelson gives us a quick Monday Morning pep talk! One we can all use! Take a listen and follow through!

Host Sophia Nelson gives us an update and insights into the current COVID crisis that has hit the President, First Lady and US Senators.

Host Sophia Nelson gives us a quick preview of the October 2020 podcast line-up. Talks the first presidential debate, COVID, women and more.

Host Sophia Nelson gives us the lay of the land on the loss of SCOTUS justice Ruth B. Ginsburg. And what happens next in the US Senate.

Host Sophia Nelson delivers a powerful and inspirational monologue on the US Constitution and our founding.

Host Sophia Nelson reflects on the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, and what it all means in the context of the 2020 Election, Women of Color and where women are today. 

Host Sophia Nelson Hosts a special podcast to discuss last week’s choice of Kamala Harris. Great must listen.

Host, pundit & political writer Sophia Nelson gives us some insights into the 2020 veep-stakes. Good listen!

Special Saturday Thoughts segment with host Sophia Nelson on dealing with depression and Covid. How to fight off the blues and keep your mind, body and soul strong.

Today's PODCAST is a special episode dedicated to women in the military and the service academies who have been the victims of sexual assault or sexual violence. PFC Vanessa Guillen was murdered at Ft. Hood earlier this year by a fellow male soldier. This is a tragedy that must never ever happen again. Must listen and share podcast. 

Today's Saturday Thoughts Podcast is dedicated to the late John R. Lewis. Civil Rights Icon. Congressman. Medal of Freedom award recipient. Host Sophia Nelson dissects his life, his living, and the impact he had on the world. She challenges us all to go out in the world and get into "good trouble". Great listen. Great tribute to a great American hero. 

Host Sophia Nelson talks about the meaning of America, our founding principles and July 4th. Great patriotic message. Happy July 4th!!!

Today’s Wednesday Wisdom is a powerful reminder to LIVE your Life daily and fully! Great tribute! Great Wisdom!

Today’s Monday Motivation breaks down the “Black Lives Matter” Movement and why there is such a backlash to it. Must listen to podcast featuring host Sophia Nelson.

Today's podcast tackles the top of race, and racism in light of the NASCAR investigation with the "noose" and black driver Bubba Wallace.  Host Sophia Nelson masterfully tackles the topic with a focused monologue on America coming to grips with our racial past.  And facing it--so we can finally FIX It! Good listen. 

Today's Monday Motivation is all about Priorities and what matters in our lives. And what should matter to us all as a nation. in a post COVID19, George Floyd world.

Today's Podcast is a must listen. Host Sophia Nelson gives a great inspirational message on NOT seeing 2020 as this disastrous, awful year, but instead see it as a year where we changed for the better. Where we turned into better human beings, spouses, kids, parents, and on and on. Must listen and must share. She hit it out of the park!

Today's Monday Motivation focuses on the importance of self-care for both men and women alike. We have all been shut in, grieving, restless. and now activated by the death of George Floyd. It's time to make self-care a priority. Great Monday motivation.

Today’s Saturday Thoughts focuses on solutions to the problems that confront is as a nation on race and racism.

Today's Monday Motivation with host Sophia Nelson spotlights the peaceful protests organized by America's kids in cities all over the nation. Great inspiration from the next generation. 

Today's Podcast takes on the difficult topic of race and racism in America. After a weekend of peaceful protests that turned into riots, host Sophia Nelson takes a look at what got us here and how we must work together to get out of this current dark place in our history. 

In this episode host Sophia Nelson interviews author and Hachette Exec. Editor Krishan Trotman about her new book, “Queens of the Resistance” which is four separate books about four leading ladies: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Rep. Maxine Waters. Great dialogue on a new generation of powerful women in Congress.

In this episode host Sophia Nelson takes on the murder of George Floyd, and the antics of Amy Cooper in Central Park as race looms large in the national headlines. Great podcast. Powerfully expressed as always.

Today's Saturday Segment is a powerful reminder of the founders' vision for America to be one nation despite our differences. Host Sophia Nelson gets into the week's hot topics, and brings it all back to who we are supposed to be as Americans: ONE nation, under God. She talks about the nearly 100,000 dead Americans from COVID19 and how we should all honor them this Memorial Day Weekend. Great Listen/ 

Host Sophia Nelson asks us to do a self/care check in and to check on others. Great motivational message to start the week ahead.

Today’s podcast is dedicated to the class of 2020. In honor of their commencements that have been postponed or cancelled due to covid 19. Host Sophia Nelson shares some great life nuggets for the graduates!

Today’s episode with special guest renowned psychologist and motivational speaker, author Dr. Sabrina Jackson is a must listen! Get your note pads, and journals. Time yo take your power back.

Today’s Monday Motivation with Sophia Nelson is a great reminder on how to get through what we are all going through.

In this first episode of our new season 3, host Sophia Nelson tackles the hard topic of race and racism with the tragic and horrific murder of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia.

Today’s episode welcomes in a new month and a new Monday. Host Sophia Nelson helps us to fight the Monday Morning Blues!

Today’s Monday motivation is all about keeping your peace during the pandemic. Host Sophia Nelson talks about the staggering death toll over the weekend. Coretta Scott King’s birthday and the moment we find ourselves in that we need to use unto purpose.

Today’s episode is a powerful message from host Sophia Nelson on the impact the Coronavirus is having on our lives, our families, our hopes, and our futures.

In this weekly Monday Motivation segment with host Sophia Nelson, she talks about the Power of Resilience. A virtue we all need right now.

In this final episode of our Pastors and Pundits week, host Sophia Nelson has a powerful Easter Sunday conversation with Rev. Adriane Wise. Author. Chaplain. Spiritual Formation expert.

In this final part, guest Michael Steele wraps the interview with some encouragement on how we press through this time as Americans, he talks about prayer, faith, unity, and the gift of Easter. A great interview with a great American patriot. 

In Part II of this special episode of the podcast, host Sophia Nelson and Michael Steele talk about the impact of the coronavirus on our already divided America politics and the intense exchanges of the President and the media, governors, etc. 

Today's Saturday Thoughts is very special, host Sophia Nelson interviews her long-time friend and colleague Michael Steele. Former Lt. Governor of Maryland, former RNC Chairman, and current consultant and MSNBC Contributor.  Part I of the interview they talk about how Steele wanted to become a priest and how he ultimately chose politics instead. Parts II & III will follow. 

Today is Good Friday. It is a sacred day for Christians worldwide as we enter the Easter weekend. Our host Sophia Nelson has a great spiritual conversation with Virginia Pastor Charlie Whitlow about our faith, the impact of the coronavirus on the modern day church, the need for the community to step up and help all around the nation, food insecurity, diversity and most of all the good news of the gospel. 

In episode 2 of our Pastors, Politicos and Pundits week, our host Sophia Nelson get's some Wednesday Wisdom from Virginia Pastor and activist Michelle C. Thomas. They talk about the impact of the coronavirus, the health disparities between black and other citizens who get the COVID virus, and she gives a great word as we head toward Easter Sunday on America getting back up on the "third day". A must Listen. 

Day #2 of Politics, Pastors and Pundits Week with host Sophia Nelson features former Political Strategists, Spokeswoman, Campaign Consultant, Cheri Jacobus. Ms. Jacobus is the Executive Producer of "American Reads the Mueller Report".  She has over 40 years in politics at the highest levels and has run some of the nation's premiere congressional campaigns. Sophia and Cheri have a candid conversation about the impact of the coronavirus on the 2020 Elections, on the unity of politicians, on Trump's leadership, and how women who run for office or who are in media still have so long to go before we achieve parity. A Must Listen. 

This week is Holy Week. Host Sophia Nelson kicks off our “Pastors & Politics” week with a great word about our obsession with “cancel culture”. Tune in!

This week host Sophia Nelson talks to us about keeping our faith as we all cope with the coronavirus.

This is a must listen to "Motivation Monday" segment. Host Sophia Nelson has a candid and helpful conversation with licensed Therapist Dr. Suzanne Nixon, who is based in Loudoun County, Virginia. Share this podcast with your friends, neighbors and your family. It has great practical tips on self-care and taking care of others during the shut-in, sheltering-in period all of us are facing now all over the world. 

Today's episode in our Corona Virus Resource Center is a conversation with newly elected Bowie Maryland Councilwoman Roxy Ndebumadu. This is a great update from an elected official on the fronts lines in the DC Metro region which now has over 1100 COVID infections, and a rising death toll daily. Tune in for a great inspirational candid conversation with a rising star in Maryland politics on how to get through what we are going through now as a nation and as citizens of the world.

Today’s Monday Motivation is dedicated to the spirit of America. And the men and women on the frontlines of this Corona Virus fight. We are Americans we will get through this.

Host Sophia Nelson gives us 10 tips to keep your sanity during the Corona Virus shut in. We will get through this! But you are going to need a strategy.

In this 2nd episode of the new Saturday Thoughts segment our host Sophia Nelson offers some wonderful insights on what we should take away from this corona virus outbreak as human beings! Great encouragement in a time of great distress!

On this week's Monday Motivation, host Sophia Nelson talks about how we can support each other during the Corona Virus Pandemic. 

Welcome to our new Saturday segment which recaps the week in politics. And muses about all things politics, culture, race, health, relationships and religion. Tune in weekly! You are gonna love it!

Our host gives us 5 things we can do in March to bless another woman as we honor and celebrate women’s history month.

In this final Black History Month episode, host Sophia Nelson talks about the all important black vote, the South Carolina primary, Joe Biden, Donald Trump and more.

Our special black history month feature this week is Captain Treone Larvadain of the State Police of Louisiana. She is the first black woman to head the protective services unit in Louisiana in its 82 year history. Our host Sophia Nelson was in Baton Rouge for a speech last week and had the chance to sit with the new commander at a breakfast meeting and talk history with her. Great listen. (forgive the background noise--they were with a live audience).

This 3rd installment of our Black History Month series features the Chair of the Loudoun County Virginia Board of Supervisors, Phyllis Randall who was re-elected in a landslide in 2019. Randall is the first African American and woman of color elected to this position in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

In this episode our host Sophia Nelson goes one on one with longtime former Republican strategist Reed Galen. They talk about the launch of the new "Lincoln Project" of which Nelson is a Sr. Advisor as well as why Galen left the GOP, what they want to see happen in 2020, and why the very REPUBLIC may be at stake if the Impeachment of President Trump does not honor the guardrails that the founding fathers put in place in the late 1700's with the US Constitution. 

Our host Sophia Nelson gives us a Democratic Primary update, post--the New Hampshire primary shake-up.  Nelson writes for Politico as a political analyst, she is a USA TODAY Opinion writer, and a Daily Beast Columnist. This is a great overview of where we are in the 2020 Race to be President. Must listen to podcast with one of the best pundits in the business.  

In honor of our month long celebration of Black History Month, host Sophia Nelson has a candid and courageous conversation with the daughter of Oklahoma Civil Rights Icon, Clara Luper Wilson, Mrs. Chelle Luper Wilson of Dallas, Texas. Wilson is on the Board of Directors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she is a historian of issues related to black women and civil rights. They talk about the Gayle King controversy with Snoop Dogg. The future of race relations. And what inspiration we can draw from the life of her amazing mother, the late, Clara Luper. 

February is Black History Month. Our host Sophia Nelson introduces the month with a Monday Motivation quote from Booker T. Washington.

Today’s Monday Motivation is dedicated to the memory of Kobe & Gigi Bryant. Whose life inspired us. Whose death wounded us. Whose legacy calls us to be better!

This is a special Monday Motivation in honor of Dr. King. Sophia talks about the intensity of the day and the Virginia Gun Rally. What Dr. King’s Dream means and why we need it now more than ever.

In this new episode host Sophia Nelson breaks down where we are on impeachment as the Congress returns from recess.

This is the first episode of season #2 of the podcast. Host Sophia Nelson starts us off with a great checklist of things we can do in our individual lives that will help us to build more unified communities, conversations and dare we say a country! It's a MUST LISTEN. 

In the final episode of 2019. Host Sophia Nelson offers some reflections and wisdom on how we need to enter the new decade ahead. Great listen. Happy New Year!

As we end 2019, host Sophia Nelson discusses the Christianity Today editorial calling for the removal of President Trump and why it matters so much right now!

Host Sophia Nelson walks us through today’s historic Impeachment Vote in the House of Representatives.

Host Sophia Nelson breaks down the two articles of impeachment filed by Congress against President Donald J. Trump.

December 5, 2019: Speaker Pelosi informs the nation on the Articles of Impeachment. Host Sophia Nelson breaks it all down for us.

In this special holiday episode our host Sophia Nelson has a Thanksgiving Day conversation about America’s mission to destroy ISIS. About women in combat. About what our Troops seeding abroad do on thanksgiving day. And more!

Today’s podcast is dedicated to the memory of America’s 35th President. John F. Kennedy.

Today’s episode forecast the 4th day of impeachment hearings and where we find ourselves as a nation deeply divided. Host Sophia Nelson talks about the Gettysburg Address. And why it rings so true to us today.

Host Sophia Nelson walks us through the impeachment hearings process and what it means for America.

Today host Sophia Nelson honors our men and women in the Military. Great reflections from her on service, freedom and America.

Host Sophia Nelson breaks down the 2019 campaign and election results. A great motivational and informational podcast on the power of voting, running for office and where we need to go as a nation.

Today’s Monday Motivation is an inspirational conversation about the famous Teddy Roosevelt man in the arena quote. Sophia challenges us to reach higher. To live. To serve. And to step into the arena!

Today we honor and talk about Breast Cancer and how it impacts American women and men! We talk to 2x Breast Cancer Survivor Tanja Thompson author and foundation CEO.

In this week’s Monday Motivation host Sophia Nelson delves into the power of RECONCILIATION. And the booing of President Trump at the Nationals World Series game.

In this week's Monday Motivation, host Sophia Nelson delves into the hot topic of "free speech" and when does it go too far on our social media networks, in political campaigns and beyond. A great discussion given the debate around Facebook and Elizabeth Warren's campaign. 

A powerful must listen to podcast for our time. Author, Thought Leader, and Princeton University Professor of African American Studies Eddie Glaude, Jr. and host Sophia Nelson engage in a provocative, candid conversation on the hot topics of the day: The 2020 Democratic Primary, Impeachment and the state of American race relations, economic security and tribal fears. Will we just SURVIVE this dark moment or will we learn our lesson, together, and THRIVE as one United America? Listen and reflect on this 35 minute discussion with two of America's most prolific writers and thinkers. 

In today's episode, host Sophia Nelson gives us some action items that  "we the people" can take to move our democracy forward in challenging and divided times. Great listen on Columbus Day 2019. 

This episode challenges us as American Citizens in a time of great division embrace the power of conversation at our jobs, in our communities, and in our personal lives. A critical must listen in this day and time.

In this Monday Motivation episode, host Sophia Nelson walks us through the etiquette of impeachment. She gives us some insights on how to avoid partisan fights and rancor at work, as well well as on your social media feeds. She does it in a way that only she can. This is a must listen and must share as America heads into a difficult time. 

In this episode Sophia breaks down in simple terms the issues surrounding President Donald J. Trump and Impeachment. What happened. Who is involved. What is the role of Congress. And when is it proper to impeach a President.

Today’s Monday Motivation is a powerful monologue by our host Sophia Nelson on the founding fathers and their belief that our political leaders had to be men of morals, ethics and virtues. A must listen to dialogue. It matters a lot!

This episode is a powerful dialogue for all Americans about the intersection of race and our faith in America. Listen. Learn. Discuss. Bishop Swann is controversial on social media for sure but he is a bold man of faith that tells history like it is. He is a drum major DL for social justice. Listen if you dare.

On this HBCU Impact Day 2019, Sophia is on the campus of Grambling State University in Ruston Louisiana with her special guest President Rick Gallot. They talk about the importance of HBCUs in 2019, Race relations, Politics and America.

In this episode Sophia gives her instant analysis as a longtime political pundit and journalist for MSNBC/NBC.

In this special memorial episode Sophia Nelson reflects on the day that was 9-11 and what it means to us today 18 years later. Great reflection. Must listen and share.

On this week’s September 9, 2019 Monday Motivation podcast host Sophia Nelson gives us 10 tips on how to better connect with your connections. Vibe with your Tribe!

In this episode Sophia talks about her hot off the presses article for The Daily Beast. She shares her American Journey of mixed race and what it means to have two white men, one a slave owner’s son in her family tree.

In this episode podcast host Sophia Nelson inspires us about living beyond our labors. And understanding the power of work, when coupled with rest. With success. With quality family time. And connection. A must listen message on Labor Day 2019.

Host Sophia Nelson delivers a powerful monologue on the President’s decision to change long-standing policy that Children born abroad to American parents serving in the Military or Government, will no longer be considered citizens at birth. They will have to apply for citizenship on behalf of their children by age 18.

In episode 2, Sophia talks about the ideal that is America and the choice we as Americans must make right now to save this Republic from division and apathy. And why the “many” becoming “one” matters so much to our long term stability and preservation of the Nation.

Host Sophia Nelson interviews longtime Political Strategist & Pundit Cheri Jacobus. Who has now turned Producer for a one of a kind Hollywood Video Production: A Reading of the Mueller Report made for TV. No commentary. No partisanship. Just reading the report Mr. Mueller sent to Congress. They discuss the project and our politics. A must listen.

In this episode author/Journo Sophia Nelson explores the raging controversy over the NYT Groundbreaking series 1619 Project. Conservatives were angry over the weekend over the focus on American slavery which began in 1619.

This is the first Episode of E Pluribus One Podcast. Author/Journo/TV pundit Sophia Nelson kicks off her show by setting the table with today’s political news around the “Israeli” ban of two Muslim US Congresswomen and more!