The Process Podcast

Salóme Syrie joins us this week to share her story of growing up in Denver, CO, and her experiences of adjusting to life and maturing while finding her true self in college in Las Vegas, NV. Salóme also discusses lessons learned through therapy, overcoming a divorce, changing career paths to become a nurse, advice she would give her younger self, and what trusting the process means to her.

This week, Anthony Denmark joins us to share his story of growing up in Nashville, TN, attending Morehouse College, and what his journey was like to and through law school. Anthony also shares what he has learned from his law school experiences, how and why he started Becoming JD, and what trusting the process means to him.

Today, Aleshia Ocasio joins use to share her story of growing up in St. Cloud, FL by way of Babylon, NY, her genesis of her softball journey, why she chose the university of Florida, her transition as a student athlete from high school to college, and what it was like playing for legendary coach – Tim Walton. Aleshia also shares what trusting the process means to her, advice she would give her younger self, and the transferability of hard work as an athlete and in life.

This week, La'Karis Salter shares her story of growing up in Tallahassee, FL and her experiences of playing high school basketball at FAMU High, where she won two state championships. La'Karis shares her experiences of playing collegiate basketball for Mississippi State, Jacksonville University, and Ole Miss. We also discuss with La'Karis, what she has learned about herself during each transition in her life, what she has learned from her coaches, and what trusting the process means to her.

This week, Royce Lovett shares his story of growing up in Tallahassee, Florida and cultivating his love for music. Royce also shares the challenges of pursuing a career in music, discovering his style of music, signing his first deal with Motown Gospel, his experience competing on NBC's The Voice, and much more.

This week, Janicka Harris joins us to share her story of growing up in Tallahassee, FL, her experience and motivation for attending the University of Central Florida for undergrad, and the University of South Florida for graduate school. Janicka also shares what she has learned through overcoming adversity, and what God’s timing and trusting the process mean to her.

This week, Director of Strength and Conditioning for Football at the University of Arizona – Coach Brain Johnson joins us to share his story of growing up in Tallahassee, Florida, how and why he became interested in playing football, and why he chose to attend LSU on a football scholarship. Coach Johnson also shares what it was like to pay for legendary coach - Coach Nick Saban, the mindset he developed of a champion, his transition to the NFL, his transition into coaching once his playing career was over, and the joy that coaching brings to him.

This week, Briauna Rogers joins us to share her story of growing up in Tallahassee, FL and wanting to attend Florida A&M University. Briauna also shares her experiences attending FAMU, majoring in Theater, graduating from FAMU, and her experiences of moving to Atlanta after undergrad. We also discuss what trusting the process means to her and what she has learned from her life experiences.

This week, LaVonte David joins us to share his story of growing up in Miami, FL, growing to love the game of football, having to play JUCO football after high school, playing football for the University of Nebraska, and being drafted in the 2nd round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. LaVonte also shares how he almost quit playing football, what he learned about himself from playing JUCO football, what keeps him humble, and what trust the process means to him.

This week, Dr. Tracy Thomas joins us to share her story of growing up in Capitola, FL on a 40-acre farm, why she chose to attend Florida A&M University over the University of Florida, why she switched academic majors, and why she chose to pursue a second doctoral degree. We also discuss with Dr. Thomas the joy that teaching brings to her, the promise that she kept, and what trust the process means to her.

This week, Wille Ferrell joins us this week to share his story of growing up in Tallahassee, FL, playing college football, and pursuing a career in professional boxing. Willie also shares the impact of losing his older brother Johnathan Ferrell, copping with life after the loss of his brother, and what he has learned from overcoming hurdles in his life. This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of Jonathan A. Ferrell.

This week, Dr. Misha Dunbar joins us to share her story of growing up in Tallahassee, Florida, pursuing a career in Veterinarian Medicine, and her experiences of transitioning from Vet school to practicing as a Veterinarian. Dr. Dunbar also shares her advice for those interested in pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine and what trusting the process means to her.

This week, the Head Football Coach of the Florida A&M University Rattlers - Coach Willie Simons joins us to share his story of growing up in Quincy, FL, choosing to attend Clemson University on a football scholarship, graduating from Clemson in 3 years as a student-athlete, and transitioning into coaching once his playing career was over. Coach Simmons also shares his Seven F's to success, the joy that coach brings to him, and the attributes he's learned as a student-athlete that he hopes to impart on his players.

This week Johnathan Carey joins us to share his story of growing up in Detroit, MI, growing up with parents who were separated, attending Concordia University - Ann Arbor to play football, and transferring to Central State University after his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Johnathan also shares some advice he would give to high school graduates transitioning into college, advice he would give to his younger self, and what trusting the process means to him.

Dr. Keila Foster shares her experiences of growing up in Howard County, MD, pursuing a PhD while also teaching, and attending an HBCU and PWI. Dr. Foster also shares what it was like pursing a PhD with ADHD, what trust the process means to her, and what it means to run your own race.