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Pt2  Unboxed and Fearless conversation, legendary vocalist Stephanie Spruill opens up about a different kind of resilience. After working alongside icons like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Quincy Jones, and building a five-decade career as a vocal coach, Spruill faced one of the hardest chapters of her life: losing her home in the California fires. Dr. Natasha Weems talks with Spruill about rebuilding one day at a time, what true longevity in the entertainment industry requires, and the wisdom she shares in her book, 17 Points to Longevity in Show Business. Interested in partnering or sponsoring an episode? Contact Dr. Natasha Weems at contact@drnatashathenp.com Want to be featured on our show: send us a DM on IG Follow @drnatasha_ and @unboxedandfearlesspodcast drnatashathenp.com #StephanieSpruill #Resilience #CaliforniaFires #Rebuilding #Author #VocalCoach #UnboxedAndFearless #ResilienceSeries #Podcast

Pt2  Unboxed and Fearless conversation, legendary vocalist Stephanie Spruill opens up about a different kind of resilience. After working alongside icons like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Quincy Jones, and building a five-decade career as a vocal coach, Spruill faced one of the hardest chapters of her life: losing her home in the California fires. Dr. Natasha Weems talks with Spruill about rebuilding one day at a time, what true longevity in the entertainment industry requires, and the wisdom she shares in her book, 17 Points to Longevity in Show Business. Interested in partnering or sponsoring an episode? Contact Dr. Natasha Weems at contact@drnatashathenp.com Want to be featured on our show: send us a DM on IG Follow @drnatasha_ and @unboxedandfearlesspodcast drnatashathenp.com #StephanieSpruill #Resilience #CaliforniaFires #Rebuilding #Author #VocalCoach #UnboxedAndFearless #ResilienceSeries #Podcast

Stephanie Spruill worked alongside Michael Jackson, singing backing vocals with him on songs including “Can You Feel It” and “Heartbreak Hotel,” and playing tambourine on “Dancing Machine.” Decades later, she brought that same expertise to the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, Michael, where she coached the actor who portrays young Michael Jackson. In this episode of Unboxed and Fearless, Dr. Natasha Weems sits down with Spruill to talk about what it was really like working alongside Michael Jackson, how she prepared the young actor for the role, and what she wants people to understand about the man behind the music. Michael has grossed over $900 million worldwide, and Spruill gives us a rare, personal look at the vocal work behind that success. In this episode: •    Working alongside Michael Jackson on “Can You Feel It,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” and “Dancing Machine” •    Coaching the actor who plays young Michael Jackson in the biopic •    Behind the scenes of a $900…

In Part 2 of this exclusive conversation, award-winning broadcaster, author, and entrepreneur Mike Hill joins Dr. Natasha Weems for an even deeper discussion on resilience, reinvention, purpose, relationships, career growth, and building a lasting legacy.Together, Mike Hill and Dr. Natasha Weems explore what it takes to navigate life’s challenges, embrace new opportunities, and remain authentic while evolving personally and professionally.If you’re looking for motivation, leadership, career insight, and real conversations that inspire growth, this episode is for you.Now streaming on:YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioHosted by:Dr. Natasha Weems, DNP, AGPCNP-BCFollow Dr. Natasha:Instagram: @drnatasha_Follow the Podcast:Instagram: @unboxedandfearlesspodcastSubscribe, follow, share, and leave a review to help us continue bringing you fearless conversations that educate, empower, and inspire.

In Part 2 of this exclusive conversation, award-winning broadcaster, author, and entrepreneur Mike Hill joins Dr. Natasha Weems for an even deeper discussion on resilience, reinvention, purpose, relationships, career growth, and building a lasting legacy. Together, Mike Hill and Dr. Natasha Weems explore what it takes to navigate life’s challenges, embrace new opportunities, and remain authentic while evolving personally and professionally. If you’re looking for motivation, leadership, career insight, and real conversations that inspire growth, this episode is for you. Now streaming on: YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio Hosted by: Dr. Natasha Weems, DNP, AGPCNP-BC Follow Dr. Natasha: Instagram: @drnatasha_ Follow the Podcast: Instagram: @unboxedandfearlesspodcast Subscribe, follow, share, and leave a review to help us continue bringing you fearless conversations that educate, empower, and inspire.

Award-winning broadcaster, author, and entrepreneur Mike Hill joins Dr. Natasha for an authentic conversation about resilience, purpose, faith, career reinvention, and life beyond the spotlight. From navigating success in sports broadcasting and television to embracing personal growth and new opportunities, Mike shares lessons learned through triumphs and challenges. This conversation is filled with honest insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for anyone pursuing purpose while overcoming life’s obstacles. Watch and listen on all major streaming platforms. Available on: YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio Hosted by: Dr. Natasha Weems, DNP, AGPCNP-BC Follow Dr. Natasha: Instagram: @drnatasha_ Follow the Podcast: Instagram: @unboxedandfearlesspodcast Subscribe, follow, share, and leave a review to help us continue bringing you fearless conversations that educate, empower, and inspire.

Award-winning broadcaster, author, and entrepreneur Mike Hill joins Dr. Natasha for an authentic conversation about resilience, purpose, faith, career reinvention, and life beyond the spotlight. From navigating success in sports broadcasting and television to embracing personal growth and new opportunities, Mike shares lessons learned through triumphs and challenges. This conversation is filled with honest insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for anyone pursuing purpose while overcoming life’s obstacles. Watch and listen on all major streaming platforms. Available on: YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio Hosted by: Dr. Natasha Weems, DNP, AGPCNP-BC Follow Dr. Natasha: Instagram: @drnatasha_ Follow the Podcast: Instagram: @unboxedandfearlesspodcast Subscribe, follow, share, and leave a review to help us continue bringing you fearless conversations that educate, empower, and inspire.

Success does not eliminate struggle. In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Natasha Weems, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, Media Host, Author, and Founder of the Pearl Health Foundation, sits down with 5x Grammy Award-winning producer Bernard “Focus” Edwards Jr. for an intimate discussion about resilience, healing, mental wellness, and personal growth. Known for producing music for Dr. Dre, Beyoncé, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and other industry icons, Focus shares lessons learned through grief, adversity, relationships, and self-discovery. Together, Dr. Natasha and Focus explore the importance of mental health, vulnerability, purpose, and the courage required to continue moving forward despite life’s greatest challenges. This conversation goes beyond music and celebrity. It is a powerful reminder that healing, growth, and breakthrough are possible for all of us. Whether you are an entrepreneur, creative, healthcare professional, parent, advocate, o…

Success does not eliminate struggle.In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Natasha Weems, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, Media Host, Author, and Founder of the Pearl Health Foundation, sits down with 5x Grammy Award-winning producer Bernard “Focus” Edwards Jr. for an intimate discussion about resilience, healing, mental wellness, and personal growth.Known for producing music for Dr. Dre, Beyoncé, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and other industry icons, Focus shares lessons learned through grief, adversity, relationships, and self-discovery.Together, Dr. Natasha and Focus explore the importance of mental health, vulnerability, purpose, and the courage required to continue moving forward despite life’s greatest challenges.This conversation goes beyond music and celebrity. It is a powerful reminder that healing, growth, and breakthrough are possible for all of us.Whether you are an entrepreneur, creative, healthcare professional, parent, advocate, or someone …

On this powerful episode of Unboxed & Fearless, I sit down with 5x Grammy Award-winning producer Bernard “Focus” Edwards Jr., the son of music icon Bernard Edwards of CHIC, for an honest conversation about legacy, pressure, resilience, mental health, and the realities behind the music. From working with Dr. Dre, Beyoncé, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent, to navigating personal loss and finding purpose beyond the spotlight, Focus shares the side of success few people ever get to see. This is not just a conversation about music. It’s a conversation about identity, healing, fatherhood, resilience, and what it means to keep going when life gets hard. Watch, listen, and share with someone who needs this message. Interested in sponsoring Unboxed & Fearless? Our audience includes entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, creatives, nonprofit leaders, parents, advocates, and professionals seeking inspiration and personal growth. Sponsorship opportunities include podcast episodes, soci…

What does resilience look like when the cameras are off and real life is waiting at home? In the conclusion of this powerful two-part conversation, Alimi Ballard gets personal. Beyond the roles, beyond the set — he speaks candidly about what it means to be a present father, a grounded partner, and a man committed to protecting his peace in an industry that rarely makes space for that conversation. Dr. Natasha Weems goes there with him — exploring the intersection of career, family, mental wellness, and the kind of resilience that is not about toughing it out, but about building a life that actually sustains you. This episode is for the man who is trying to do it all without losing himself. For the parent who is performing at the highest level professionally while showing up fully at home. For anyone who knows that the real win is not fame — it is wholeness. This is what resilience really looks like.

What does resilience look like when the cameras are off and real life is waiting at home?In the conclusion of this powerful two-part conversation, Alimi Ballard gets personal. Beyond the roles, beyond the set — he speaks candidly about what it means to be a present father, a grounded partner, and a man committed to protecting his peace in an industry that rarely makes space for that conversation.Dr. Natasha Weems goes there with him — exploring the intersection of career, family, mental wellness, and the kind of resilience that is not about toughing it out, but about building a life that actually sustains you. This episode is for the man who is trying to do it all without losing himself. For the parent who is performing at the highest level professionally while showing up fully at home. For anyone who knows that the real win is not fame — it is wholeness.This is what resilience really looks like.

In Part 1 of this two-part Resilience Series conversation, Dr. Natasha Weems sits down with actor and producer Alimi Ballard for the kind of honest conversation that Hollywood rarely allows. Alimi has built a career defined by versatility, depth, and staying power — and in this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what that journey has actually required. This is the resilience that does not trend. The persistence that happens between roles. The mental and emotional work of building a career in entertainment while remaining grounded, whole, and purposeful. Dr. Natasha brings her fearless interview presence to a conversation that will resonate with creatives, professionals, and anyone who has ever had to keep going when the path was unclear. Still in the game. Still standing. Still building

In Part 1 of this two-part Resilience Series conversation, Dr. Natasha Weems sits down with actor and producer Alimi Ballard for the kind of honest conversation that Hollywood rarely allows. Alimi has built a career defined by versatility, depth, and staying power — and in this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what that journey has actually required.This is the resilience that does not trend. The persistence that happens between roles. The mental and emotional work of building a career in entertainment while remaining grounded, whole, and purposeful. Dr. Natasha brings her fearless interview presence to a conversation that will resonate with creatives, professionals, and anyone who has ever had to keep going when the path was unclear.Still in the game. Still standing. Still building

The conversation deepens. The truth gets louder. In Part 2, Dr. Natasha Weems and Richard Lawson go beyond the career and into the soul of the man. What fuels someone who has already achieved iconic status to keep going? What does faith look like when the industry tests it? What does reinvention feel like from the inside? Richard opens up about the personal chapters that shaped his perspective on purpose, legacy, and what it means to lead not just as an artist — but as a human being. This episode is for everyone who has ever had to rebuild, reimagine, or recommit to themselves. It is a masterclass in what it means to stay driven when the world already thinks you have arrived. Unscripted. Unfiltered. Unbreakable

The conversation deepens. The truth gets louder.In Part 2, Dr. Natasha Weems and Richard Lawson go beyond the career and into the soul of the man. What fuels someone who has already achieved iconic status to keep going? What does faith look like when the industry tests it? What does reinvention feel like from the inside?Richard opens up about the personal chapters that shaped his perspective on purpose, legacy, and what it means to lead not just as an artist — but as a human being. This episode is for everyone who has ever had to rebuild, reimagine, or recommit to themselves. It is a masterclass in what it means to stay driven when the world already thinks you have arrived.Unscripted. Unfiltered. Unbreakable

What does it take to build a legacy that lasts decades in one of the most unforgiving industries in the world?In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Dr. Natasha Weems sits down with legendary actor, director, and educator Richard Lawson for a raw, unfiltered look at the journey behind the legend. Richard has appeared in some of Hollywood's most iconic films and television series — and today he pours into the next generation through Richard Lawson Studios, one of the most respected acting training grounds in the industry.This is not a highlight reel. This is the real story - the setbacks, the defining moments, the discipline, and the unbreakable spirit that has carried Richard Lawson through it all. Dr. Natasha brings her signature fearless interview style to pull out the truth behind the craft, the sacrifices behind the success, and the wisdom that can only come from someone who has lived it.

What does it take to build a legacy that lasts decades in one of the most unforgiving industries in the world? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Dr. Natasha Weems sits down with legendary actor, director, and educator Richard Lawson for a raw, unfiltered look at the journey behind the legend. Richard has appeared in some of Hollywood's most iconic films and television series — and today he pours into the next generation through Richard Lawson Studios, one of the most respected acting training grounds in the industry. This is not a highlight reel. This is the real story - the setbacks, the defining moments, the discipline, and the unbreakable spirit that has carried Richard Lawson through it all. Dr. Natasha brings her signature fearless interview style to pull out the truth behind the craft, the sacrifices behind the success, and the wisdom that can only come from someone who has lived it.

Black women in the United States are dying from pregnancy-related causes at rates 2 to 4 times higher than white women. In 2023 alone, the maternal mortality rate for Black women reached 50 deaths per 100,000 live births — and if current trends continue, that number could nearly double to 94 by 2040. This episode is not just a conversation. It is a document of record. Dr. Natasha Weems sits down with fertility and maternal health specialist Dr. Tina Cooper to trace the full arc of this crisis — from J. Marion Sims performing experimental surgeries on enslaved Black women without anesthesia in 1844, to the viral videos of Karrie Jones and Mercedes Wells being ignored in labor in 2025. The throughline is unbroken: Black women's pain has never been taken seriously in American medicine. Together they discuss the data, the history, the systemic failures, and what real change looks like from the inside of a clinical practice committed to equitable, human-centered care.

Welcome to Unboxed and Fearless with Dr. Natasha Weems. I am your host, your guide and your voice for health, wellness and culture. This episode takes you inside the 4th Annual Afro Awards. The show was founded by Taiwo Oduala, a global creator who built a platform that honors excellence, leadership and humanitarian impact across the world. This year’s honorees included top entertainers, global changemakers and myself as a recipient. It was a night that blended purpose, legacy and celebration. Join me, along with the Dining Divas California, as we bring you the stories behind the spotlight. Stream this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Pandora and YouTube.

Welcome to Unboxed and Fearless with Dr. Natasha Weems. I am your host, your guide and your voice for health, wellness and culture. This episode takes you inside the 4th Annual Afro Awards. The show was founded by Taiwo Oduala, a global creator who built a platform that honors excellence, leadership and humanitarian impact across the world. This year’s honorees included top entertainers, global changemakers and myself as a recipient. It was a night that blended purpose, legacy and celebration. Join me, along with the Dining Divas California, as we bring you the stories behind the spotlight. Stream this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Pandora and YouTube.

We hit the rooftop of the iconic Sofitel Beverly Hills for the unforgettable Modern Day Wife: Soirée en Blanc!As a returning panelist, I had the honor of sharing the stage again—joined by my Dining Divas California sisters and a dynamic media team capturing every empowering moment.🎤 Featured Interviews Include: • Lisa Easton – Millionaire Morning Mamas | From rock bottom to financial freedom through mindset shifts. • Tristan Cunningham – @trooramagazine | Redefining sustainability and amplifying underrepresented voices in global media. • Robyn Schreiber – @beautiisoles | Creating luxury, comfort-focused fashion that disrupts traditional footwear. • Ruth-Ann Thorne – @n8iv_beauty & @nativestarboutique | Elevating Indigenous beauty and reclaiming ancestral wisdom.This episode is filled with resilience, red carpet radiance, and business gems from women leading with purpose and passion.📍 Recorded onsite at Sofitel Los Angeles🎙️ Host: Dr. Natasha Weems, DNP, AGPCNP-BC @drnatasha_🎧 Podcast:…

We hit the rooftop of the iconic Sofitel Beverly Hills for the unforgettable Modern Day Wife: Soirée en Blanc! As a returning panelist, I had the honor of sharing the stage again—joined by my Dining Divas California sisters and a dynamic media team capturing every empowering moment. 🎤 Featured Interviews Include: • Lisa Easton – Millionaire Morning Mamas | From rock bottom to financial freedom through mindset shifts. • Tristan Cunningham – @trooramagazine | Redefining sustainability and amplifying underrepresented voices in global media. • Robyn Schreiber – @beautiisoles | Creating luxury, comfort-focused fashion that disrupts traditional footwear. • Ruth-Ann Thorne – @n8iv_beauty & @nativestarboutique | Elevating Indigenous beauty and reclaiming ancestral wisdom. This episode is filled with resilience, red carpet radiance, and business gems from women leading with purpose and passion. 📍 Recorded onsite at Sofitel Los Angeles 🎙️ Host: Dr. Natasha Weems, DNP, AGPCNP-BC @drnatash…