• “I Am: Speaking Faith into the Next Generation with Shardae Jones”
    Jun 6 2025

    In this powerful episode, we welcome Shardae Jones, debut children’s book author of “Alphabet of Faith: I Am,” a vibrant, faith-filled affirmation book that’s empowering young minds one letter at a time. 📚✨

    Join us as Shardae shares the heart and divine inspiration behind her book, the importance of planting seeds of identity in our children early, and how parents, educators, and communities can use affirmations rooted in faith to uplift the next generation. 💫

    Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply someone who believes in the power of words and faith — this episode is a must-listen.

    🔠 Discover how each letter in the alphabet becomes a declaration of truth 🧠 Learn how affirmations shape identity from the inside out 🔥 Get inspired to speak life into the children around you

    #AlphabetOfFaith #ShardaeJones #HeartToHeartPodcast #FaithAndFamily #ChildrensBooks #IAmAffirmations #SpeakLife #RepresentationMatters #FaithBasedParenting

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    48 mins
  • Shine Without Apology!
    Sep 4 2025

    Tune in as Georgia Me, the Goddess of Atlanta, Poetry Tony Award winner and Def Poetry Jam icon, joins us for an unforgettable conversation on inspiration, resilience, and the power of words.

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    22 mins
  • Tragedy to Transformation Filmmaking Journey!
    Sep 4 2025

    Chicago roots run deep! 🎤 My exclusive interview with filmmaker E.L. Porter kicks off with us reminiscing about growing up in the Chi, experiencing tragedy and then triumph—before diving into his brand-new film, premiering May 31 in Chicago! 🎬🔥 You don’t want to miss this mix of memories, movie magic, and major inspiration.

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    23 mins
  • Church and Depression Shame
    Aug 15 2025

    As the holidays near many people find themselves dealing with depression. This can be due to multiple reasons! And if left unaddressed can lead to suicide. Depression and suicide are sensitive topics, and over the years, different interpretations and views have emerged within religious contexts, including the Church. Many myths have been perpetuated about depression and suicide in religious communities, often stemming from misunderstandings, misinterpretations of scripture, or cultural factors. We will talk about some common myths about depression and suicide that have been historically associated with the Church, along with the facts that can help clarify these misconceptions. #podcast #depression #church #depressionmyths #suicideawareness

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    34 mins
  • Trauma to Triumph!
    Aug 15 2025

    Special guest, Dave Murphy shares his traumatic and life-changing experience that lead to years of unhealthy weight gain. Dealing with PTSD Dave’s weight was spiraling out of control and stopped him from experiencing different activities with his young daughter. The disappointment from his daughter sparked a renewed sense of urgency and determination to start & maintain his weight loss journey. #carlahasheart #podcast #motivation #mentalhealth #love #weightloss

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    45 mins
  • A Journey of Resilience!
    Aug 15 2025

    “A Journey of Resilience”🎧🚀 College is not just about classes, exams &parties—it’s a life-changing journey. For Aasir Mecca, a young man navigating college life, the road was anything but ordinary. Aasir shares his journey of achieving his Bachelor degree from HBCU Texas Southern University & earning his Masters degree from a different university. He also embarked on a music journey as an Independent Artist! He shares how mental health resiliency was key in his journey. #carlahasheart #PodcastEpisode #MentalHealthAwareness #HBCU #CollegeLife #masterdegree #texassouthern #TSU

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    35 mins
  • Are College Degrees Overrated?
    Aug 15 2025

    Author Joshua Flapan says college degrees are not for everyone. He discusses his research and personal perspectives from his book, 'Education Mania.'

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    28 mins
  • “Cerebus Unbound: The Surreal Legacy of Dave Sim’s Indie Masterpiece”
    Aug 15 2025

    In this episode, we dive into the wild, absurd, and endlessly fascinating world of Cerebus the Aardvark — the iconic comic series that reshaped independent comics forever. Guest Oliver Simonsen (creator of comic character Captain Zap) joins us to explore Cerebus’ satirical brilliance, and why this genre-bending epic continues to inspire readers and creators decades later.

    If you love alternative comics or want to discover one of the most daring series of all time, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!

    #Cerebus #AlternativeComics #IndieComics #ComicBookHistory #PodcastLife #HeartToHeartInspirationPodcast #carlahasheart

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    40 mins