Too Much Soul

Cindy sits down with a fellow transracial adoptee, Isaac Etter, who is a Black man that was adopted by a White family at the age of 2.  Isaac discusses his TA experience and his woke moment of being a Black man.  He also talks about his first experience going to an HBCU homecoming (Morehouse), what he discovered and coming out twice and whether or not it was harder to come out being Black or Queer.  

Isaac is the CEO of Etter Consulting, where he prepares families for their transracial adoption to accept their child into an educated and inclusive home.  He also creates awareness around racism and bias with families, students and social workers and attacks the roots of racism and not just the surface.  Isaac also makes a very special announcement at the end that you do not want to miss!

Cindy sits down with her Brother & Best Friend, Adrian!  They talk about what it was like growing up in their household and how they were so different but not in the way you would think.  Adrian discussed the many boxes that people tried to put him in.  Some he embraced and others made him question what it meant to be a Black man.  They also have a conversation about their favorite person, Alex (Adrian's daughter) and what he wants to teach her about embracing who she is!

Cindy flips the script and interviews Vlogger & Filmmaker, Skycedi!  They catch up on how his move from America to Korea has been, what he has learned, his latest obsession and what he loves about Korea.  Cindy even gets all in the biz and ask about finding love in Korea!

Meet Mecca Moore-Tartt, the ultimate Girl's Girl! Mecca discusses what to consider as you are building your friendship circle and what to be on the look out for.  Listen as she shares her Servant Leadership Journey to help Women holistically with their health, single ladies that are ready to be married and married couples.  As accomplished as Mecca is, her biggest accomplishment is....being a Mommy!

Meet fellow Korean transracial adoptee, Mila Konomos.  Mila discusses her transracial adoption & reunion experience, being an activist through her artistry, and most importantly being a Mommy!  Although her journey has been complicated she expresses the beauty in it as well.  She also exclusively shares one of her new songs that will be released soon.  You don't want to miss all of this Love & Light!

Mississippi State Representative, Chris Bell, shares with Cindy about his vote to remove the confederate symbol from the MS flag.  They discuss why MS was the last state to remove the symbol, what are the next steps for the new MS flag and what needs to happen to move MS forward.  Listen as Chris describes what that emotional day was like for him to press the button on removing a piece of history that has only served as a hurtful reminder to not only him but so many others that live in MS.  Chris discusses how important the next Presidential election is and how he gets his wins through actions and not arguments! 

Pastor Ray King walks us through his spiritual journey and what he has learned along the way.  He discusses what he believes that God is trying to make us aware of during this pandemic and how to connect and stay connected to God when this is all over.  He also says a special prayer for everyone and for the podcast.....let the church say AMEN & AMEN!

Cindy sits down with Samantha Ramirez-Herrera as they discuss Sam's journey as a Dreamer and how she feels about the recent 5-4 Supreme Court ruling to uphold DACA.  Sam shares her inspirational story of growing up in Mexico and moving to the United States as a child and an undocumented immigrant.  She discusses the many obstacles that she has had to overcome to become an Entrepreneur, Filmmaker and the amazing woman that she is today!  Sam has learned to look fear in the face and lives by her mantra, "F*CK FEAR!"  She lives unapologetically and encourages so many others to do the same!

Cindy ask Professor and Filmmaker, Teresa Dowell-Vest, to share her latest written piece titled, "Smoke Signals".  She expresses her feelings about burning buildings, rioting and redefines the meaning of, "I have a Black friend", what that should look like moving forward and how Non-POC can become better allies and advocates. They also discuss the injustices that are happening and what Teresa hopes to see change.

Cindy gets an update from the VP Atlanta NAACP, Justice Fighter, Attorney & her friend, Gerald Griggs on the Ahmaud Arbery case.  Gerald discusses fact over fiction, how to redirect our emotions, advocacy, applying pressure and the Call to Action! RunWithMaud.com #IRunWithMaud

Cindy interviews Dr. Jamie Bell (Board Certified Family Medicine), who just happens to also be her Bestie!  Dr. Bell shares why she decided to be a Doctor and relives moments of being overlooked and disrespected as an African-American Woman in the industry.  They discuss all things COVID-19 & Quality Quarantine.  They also talk about why representation matters, what has kept their friendship together since December 2006 and a beautiful Too Much Soul moment!

In today's episode, Cindy gives her review of Ryan Murphy & Ian Brennan's new series, HOLLYWOOD! What if Fantasy became Reality?

Get to know Cindy in Episode 1 as she reads snippets of her autobiography, Too Much Soul, to some of her favorite songs! Music curated by DJ Lillie Smalls.