HOPE Magazine The Podcast.
Bold Conversations. Courageous Leadership. Real Women.
Where powerful women connect, share wisdom, and lead boldly in every season of life.
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New episodes biweekly on Thursday
ABOUT THE PODCAST
What is HOPE Magazine: The Podcast?
HOPE Magazine: The Podcast is where bold conversations inspire women to lead, heal, and thrive. Through our live interviews and podcast episodes, we spotlight remarkable women who are redefining success, wellness, purpose, and leadership after 40.
Hosted by Cheryl Pullins and Andrea Harrison, each episode features authentic conversations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, wellness experts, and changemakers who share practical wisdom and powerful life lessons.
Whether you're navigating reinvention, prioritizing your well-being, growing your career, or simply looking for encouragement, HOPE Chat Live is your place to be inspired and reminded that your next chapter can be your best one.
Join the conversation each week and discover stories that help you live Bold. Brilliant. Beautiful.
Listen. Watch. Grow..
HOW IT WORKS
MEET OUR GUESTS
Melissa Harris
Makeda Smith
Stephanie Kirkland
Alexis Kerr
Angie Bates
Vanessa Johnson
Dee Dee Legette
Dr. Nikki Coleman
Leading with Courage & Purpose Featuring Danielle Mills Walden
Building Wealth with Purpose featuring Ruby Wesley
Owning Your Voice featuring Monique Farmer
Wellness Without Apology Featuring Dr. Lorneka Joseph
Creating a Life You Love After 40 Featuring Lynn Dowdell
Leading with Confidence Through Every Season Featuring April Lee Hernandez
Redefining Success on Your Own Terms Featuring Demi Austin Thomas
Conflict, Communication & Connection Featuring Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle
Healing, Hope & Whole-Person Wellness Featuring Dr. Nicole Hawkins
EPISODE 1
Identity. Authority. Influence.
Before you lead boldly, you must know who you are.
In this powerful opening episode of HOPE Chat Live: The Podcast, Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland joins Cheryl Pullins for a transformative conversation on identity as the foundation of leadership.
From clarity and confidence to decision-making and legacy, this episode explores how owning your uniqueness shapes the way you show up in every room.
Leadership isn’t just developed.
It’s rooted in identity.
This conversation is for women ready to step fully into who they are — and lead beautifully from the inside out.
EPISODE 2
Leading with Courage in Defining Moments
When life shifts and challenges arise, courage and clarity matter most.
In this powerful conversation, Melissa J. Nixon shares how women leaders can navigate change, embrace growth, and rise confidently in pivotal seasons. From leadership transitions to personal reinvention, this episode is a masterclass in intentional influence.
This conversation is for women ready to lead boldly — not someday, but now.
EPISODE 3
Owning Your Voice & Walking in Purpose
Some seasons require more than resilience.
They require you to fully step into who you are becoming.
In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, guest host Andrea Harrison sits down with Vanessa Johnson to explore purpose, personal growth, leadership, and the courage it takes to honor your voice unapologetically.
Together, they discuss navigating transitions, embracing authenticity, and showing up boldly even in uncertain seasons. This episode is a reminder that your story, your wisdom, and your presence still matter.
This conversation is for women who are learning to trust themselves again, lead with intention, and walk confidently in the next chapter of their lives.
EPISODE 4
Healing Your Relationship With Money & Worth
Some conversations challenge more than your mindset.
They challenge the stories you’ve carried about survival, success, self-worth, and what you believe you deserve.
In this honest and empowering episode of HOPE Live, Cheryl Pullins sits down with Dr. Anita Johnson for a meaningful conversation centered on healing, leadership, wellness, and the emotional relationship many women have with money, purpose, and personal growth.
Together, they explore how past experiences, trauma, and fear can shape the way women lead, build, give, and even receive. This conversation is a reminder that healing and financial wellness are deeply connected and that choosing yourself is part of the journey.
This episode is for women who are learning to release guilt, embrace abundance, trust their voice, and walk boldly into the next season of their lives.
EPISODE 5
Pleasure, Desire & Liberation: Reclaiming Your Sexual Self After 40
For many Black women, conversations about sex have been shaped by silence, stereotypes, and responsibility.
In this powerful conversation, Cheryl Pullins sits down with psychologist and sexuality expert Dr. Nikki Coleman to discuss intimacy, desire, menopause, relationships, and pleasure for Black women over 40.
Together, they explore how cultural messages impact sexuality, why pleasure matters, navigating changing bodies and desires, and how to have honest conversations with your partner.
Most importantly, Dr. Nikki reminds us that pleasure isn’t selfish—it’s an essential part of living a healthy, fulfilling life.
As she shares throughout the episode:
“Your pleasure is your responsibility.”
EPISODE 6
Wellness Without Apology: Reclaiming Your Health, Joy & Power After 40
What does it truly mean to choose yourself?
In this episode of HOPE Chat Live, Cheryl Pullins welcomes certified personal trainer, author, actress, and wellness advocate Dee Dee Legette for a meaningful conversation about embracing wellness without guilt, creating healthier habits, and reclaiming your health, joy, and power after 40.
If you’ve been looking for encouragement to prioritize your well-being and invest in yourself, this episode will leave you inspired to take the next step.
EPISODE 7
Building Wealth, Leadership & Legacy Through Real Estate
What does it take to build wealth that lasts for generations?
In this episode of HOPE Chat Live, Cheryl Pullins welcomes Makeda Smith, CEO & Founder of Savvy Chicks in Real Estate® and Kingdom Citizens in Real Estate, for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, faith, leadership, and creating generational wealth through real estate.
Makeda shares practical wisdom on thinking bigger, leading with purpose, and making strategic decisions that create opportunities for yourself, your family, and your community. If you’re ready to expand your vision and build a legacy that outlives you, this episode is for you.
EPISODE 8
Owning Your Voice & Walking in Purpose with Danielle Mills Walden
In this inspiring episode of the HOPE Magazine Podcast, host Cheryl Pullins sits down with Danielle Mills Walden for a heartfelt conversation about finding the courage to own your voice, walk confidently in your purpose, and embrace the calling on your life.
Together, they discuss the challenges of overcoming fear, stepping into leadership, and trusting the journey, even when the path ahead isn’t clear. Danielle shares wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights for women ready to live authentically and make a meaningful impact.
EPISODE 9
Building Wealth with Purpose with Ruby Wesley
In this episode of the HOPE Magazine Podcast, Cheryl Pullins welcomes Ruby Wesley, Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, for an empowering conversation about creating financial confidence, building generational wealth, and making intentional decisions that align with your values and long-term goals.
Ruby shares practical strategies for women who are ready to take control of their financial future—whether they’re just beginning their wealth-building journey, preparing for retirement, growing a business, or creating a legacy for future generations.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
* How to build wealth with intention and purpose
* Financial habits that create long-term confidence
* Why every woman deserves a personalized financial plan
* Practical steps to begin building a lasting legacy
EPISODE 10
Owning Your Voice & Walking in Purpose featuring Monique Farmer
What does it look like to own your voice, walk confidently in your purpose, and still make room for joy?
In this episode of the HOPE Magazine Podcast, Monique Farmer joins us for an inspiring conversation about finding your voice, embracing who you are, and being intentional about the life you’re creating.
Monique also shares what brings her joy and the simple practices that help her recharge and stay grounded.
EPISODE 11
Wellness Without Apology.
Your well-being deserves a place on your priority list.
In this powerful episode of HOPE Magazine: The Podcast, Dr. Lorneka Joseph joins Cheryl Pullins for an honest conversation about what it means to choose yourself and pursue wellness without guilt.
From protecting your peace and setting boundaries to releasing the pressure to constantly perform, this episode explores how women can create space for their own well-being while continuing to lead, grow, and thrive.
Wellness isn’t selfish.
It’s necessary.
This conversation is for women ready to honor themselves, protect their well-being, and embrace wellness — without apology.
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