Vulnerable City

The first episode for this segment features Denequa Williams-Clarke. Denequa takes listeners on a journey through her experience of losing her loving father. She discusses what helped her stay afloat and how this loss transformed her into the woman that she is today. Denequa is the CEO of @litbklyn -a luxury fragrance company, that has the most aromatic candles you will ever experience.

Self proclaimed money muse, Gianni Latange, believes in sharing tips and strategies on how to manifest money, generational wealth, and financial freedom! This episode touches on everything you need to know to start your journey to a healthier relationship with money. Check her out @firstgenmoneymusings

Wali White and his powerful podcast, The 730 Podcast, "takes listeners on a journey to understand how mental health conditions intersect with Black culture". His candor and vulnerability makes for engaging episodes that spark change for healing. As the first guest of the "ThisBlackMan" segment, Vulnerable City was honored to sit with Wali and discuss his own mental health journey.  If you or a loved one is suffering from mental health concerns, please contact the free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service, SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1800-662-4357.

Welcome to Vulnerable City, Season 2!! We are so happy to have you! To start the season off, we were so lucky to catch up with VC favorite and relationship expert, Dyna Tucker. We discussed the subtle and overt signs of what it looks like when you are being mistreated in relationships. This episode covers everything from the signs of abuse, conditional love and how to implement self care when you are in a relationship. Enjoy!!

This special episode is all about award winning movie director, Amma Asante. Amma speaks to Ketty vulnerably about her art, her life and how she connects the past with what’s currently happening in our present. Grab a cup of tea, sit back and enjoy this amazing interview.  

Vulnerable City in the U.K!! We had the pleasure of going to the U.K and meeting some amazing people who were willing to be vulnerable!! This episode is all about the state of mental health in the United Kingdom. Ketty speaks with mental health nurse, Sophie Price from the Cambridge Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. The CCRHTT is a part of the Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. Sophie shares her point of view of mental illness and mental health when it comes to the U.K and what can be done to help people feel more comfortable talking about it. For more information about the CCRHT, check out their website at www.cpft.nhs.uk and their twitter @CPFT_NHS

Have you been traumatized by love? Can you name the characteristics that were born from that trauma? Are you actively trying to heal? Join Ketty Joe and celebrity stylist, Rasheena, as they discuss the trauma of love.

This week Ketty talks to Olori from the podcast, Sex on Sunday. This episode takes a deep dive into the acts of sex, engaging in intimacy, healing from sexual assault and using orgasms as a manifestation tool. Trust me, you want to press play!!!

Making friends as an adult isn't as easy or simple as it was when we were kids. As adults, we are so busy working and building our ideal lives that we sometimes forget to take the time to cultivate great friendships. This week, actress Maya Monique talks to Ketty about the difficulties of making friends as an adult and all of the insecurities that go along with it!!

How does vulnerability function in your life? How often do you find yourself lying about who you are instead of just showing up as your authentic self? Do you find yourself seeking validation from others before you have truly accepted yourself? All of these topics and more are covered by Ketty Joe this week on another installment of, 3 Gems-30 Minutes.

This episode discusses the importance of boundaries and how often we forget to stand up for our own needs. Boundaries are the main ingredients for healthy self-esteem, healthy relationships and self-respect. Take a deep dive with Ketty and poet/ writer Justine as they vulnerably discuss their own relationship with boundaries and ways to strengthen it.

Your diagnosis isn't the end of you. It's the beginning of a newer, stronger and more possible you. Join Ketty and award-winning journalist, Natasha Alford as she gives insight to folks who have found themselves rebuilding their "new normal" after a diagnosis.

In this episode, Ketty talks to media magician, Lulu of Kaiko Media. The women discuss the power of emotional breakdowns and how life changing they can be. Expectations of what your career, love life and bank were supposed to look like, can lead to a lot of emotional difficulties. Join Ketty and Lulu as they real vulnerable about the breakthroughs that were born from breakdowns.

Comedian Aminah Imani has discovered the secret to life. She’s realized when you go through something painful- acknowledge it, feel it, discuss it with a therapist or friend, consult your higher power and then...turn it into a hilarious comedic skit!!! In this episode, Ketty and Aminah discuss the importance of owning your life and finding a way to laugh the pain way.

We often cushion our pain with unnecessary details. We are sometimes afraid to get right to the point because it means that we must look at our fears and our failures in the face. This week, Ketty Joe talk directly to listeners about Pride, Ego and Insecurities. These three vulnerable topics shape so much of our lives and deserve a moment to be spotlighted.

This episode asks the listener to take hold of their inner child and remember what innocence feels like. Noemie Marguerite did just that with her project, "Ten Years Later". Finding a video of her ten year old self during a turbulent time in her life, Noemie realizes that the healing she was searching for was within her all along. Join Ketty and guest Noemie Marguerite as they discuss everything from insecurities to having God as a homeboy.

This episode takes a deep dive into a male's perspective of mental health. Join Ketty and guest Sean, as he discusses how he was able to face his struggles with depression and anxiety with the help of Yoga, family and medication.

****Trigger Warning**** This episode discusses self harming topics in terms of eating disorders and cutting. Please be mindful of this before listening. Take care of yourself and be honest about what you are actually capable of listening to right now. If you are in need of support with any of these topics or if you feel like you are in crisis, please contact 1-800-273-TALK – A 24-hour crisis hotline if you're about to self-harm or are in an emergency situation. Hurting? Get free help for self-harm now: Text CONNECT to 741741 in the United States.

Marriage and Family Therapist Extraordinaire, Dyna Tucker is back!!! She is answering more questions, providing more support and getting real about mindsets that aren't helpful when it comes to growing in love. Listen, laugh and take notes!!!

How often do we spend time criticizing our efforts instead of congratulating how far we've come? Ketty and her guest Katiana decide to take a step back and give themselves congratulatory flowers for all that has been learned, loved and let go within themselves, individually.