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Hello my loves! Melissa Hughes, a gifted and anointed woman of God, returns as a guest for the second time on the Speaking of Love podcast. The past four years have brought many changes since her first appearance. This interview will be life changing and inspiring.

Please join me in welcoming my 150th guest, Leah Williams. She is a Texas Christian University graduate with a degree in Supply and Value Chain Management. After three years as a production planner, Leah stepped away from her corporate path to pursue her true calling: engaging in mental health advocacy. Inspired by her personal experience, she wants to share her story to instill hope in others. Her recently released memoir, Grey Thoughts, does this by narrating an honest retelling of her college experience and her personal journey with her mental health. She believes storytelling can foster connection by inspiring others to break the silence around their own experiences. **Trigger Warning - This podcast discusses sensitive topics such as suicide, death and tragic encounters. Please be advised.

Today, I’m honored to welcome an extraordinary guest to the Speaking of Love Podcast. Amanda Sung is a Taiwanese-Canadian writer whose journey beautifully bridges cultures, resilience, and storytelling. She transformed her own ‘satellite child’ experience into her UBC Master of Journalism thesis—work that later became the foundation for her debut novel, How to Break a Girl. With over 15 years of expertise in marketing and storytelling, Amanda brings a unique perspective to her writing, crafting narratives where identity and resilience take center stage. Beyond her work as an author, she’s also passionate about living a full and balanced life—whether that means lifting weights at the gym or playing piano at home. Please join me in welcoming Amanda Sung.

I recently celebrated my Amazon #1 Bestseller, Love Behind The Camera. This podcast episode is dedicated to the beautiful book. Watch and listen as we take a trip down memory lane at my very first book signing event. The event took place at the ST & A Celebration Center in Eastpointe Michigan on June 22, 2025.

Donna Higton is back!! a beloved guest from Episode 5, returns to my podcast with exciting news — the release of her brand-new book! Donna is an inspiring author and life coach from England whose words have touched hearts around the world. She’s here today to give us an inspiring update!

On today’s episode of Speaking of Love, I’m honored to introduce a remarkable guest — Domonique Anderson. Domonique is a passionate advocate for being unapologetically authentic — embracing your whole self and discovering who you truly are. As a dedicated mental health professional, she creates a safe and transformative space for her clients to explore every part of themselves, including their trauma, self-doubt, stress, and emotional triggers. In addition to her private work, Domonique serves as a Mental Health Consultant for the Detroit Institute for Children. In this role, she provides vital mental health resources to early childhood centers, ensuring that young minds grow in a socially and emotionally supportive environment.

Today marks 5 years since I started this podcast. I am so happy to share this milestone with my 145 guest. Ayama Ashram, is a dedicated philanthropist, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate whose work blends holistic health, mental wellness, and creative expression to make a lasting impact on her community. Following the devastating loss of her oldest son, Ayama’s life took a profound turn. This heartbreaking event ignited her passion to advocate for mental health awareness and provide support to those facing emotional challenges. Please join me in welcoming Ayama.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor to introduce a man whose journey is a testament to perseverance, success, and the power of love. Born and raised in a Brooklyn, New York housing project, Bill Newsome discovered early on that he was destined for greatness. Excelling in school and fueled by a passion for basketball, he embraced the challenges of his neighborhood with determination and drive. His academic achievements led him to a successful career with the NYC Employees Retirement System, where he dedicated his time to helping countless individuals, including high school students, secure their futures. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Bill has remained deeply committed to his community. As a volunteer basketball coach at his local recreation center, he continues to mentor and inspire young athletes, passing on the same discipline and passion that shaped his own life. In 2024, Bill embarked on a new chapter—retirement and authorship. His book, When Love Calls, You Better Answer, is a heartfelt reflection on his life, lessons, and the profound impact of love. Today, he joins us to share his incredible journey—one of resilience, success, and, most importantly, love. Please join me in welcoming Bill Newsome!

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode will be discussing the topic of Murder-Suicide. This special episode features Marie from the Philadelphia area. A childhood survivor of murder-suicide, she participates in the peer led Murder-Suicide Loss support group; her family loss occurred 38 years ago this year. Professionally, she is in graduate school for a Counseling Psychology degree, specializing in trauma studies. Marie is here to share her journey as a murder-suicide loss survivor. Thank you for being an audience member.

It’s been 2 years since we last talked! This is a follow-up debut with Mrs. Dominique Nash! Since her last appearance on Speaking Of Love Podcast, life has presented a few challenges; including homelessness and mental health hurdles. Dominque is here again to share her incredible journey of resilience and love! You don’t want to miss this life-changing interview!

Speaking of Love Podcast - Episode 141 - Featuring Mitch Maryanov Mitch Maryanov is a retired carpenter. Who has dedicated his efforts to helping survivors of murder suidcide loss. His story began on August 10, 1990. When he was called by a family friend to see why his parents had not been unreachable for 2 days Mitch soon would come to realize that his parents both died, in a murder suicide. From the moment on, His life was forever changed. Mitch is currently a founding member of the Murder-Suicide Loss Network, the first of its kind in our country. Please join me in welcoming MITCH!

September is Suicide Prevention Month! I am interviewing several suicide loss survivors this month! Today, I’m featuring Jay Deutsch! He is a solo father of two children, a suicide loss survivor and a self-love and mindset coach. Jay helps others to make the shift from grieving to healing. Jay has been quoted as saying, "Although my past is a part of me, it does not define me." Please join us as we share his journey of life and love as a suicide loss survivor.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. This podcast interview will shed light on the subject matter of suicide. **Trigger Warning** Today I have a very special guest! Kelly O'Malley is an LA-based actress, writer, and producer She’s originally from Frisco, Texas. After earning degrees in Film & Media Arts …and Religious Studies from Southern Methodist University, she moved to Los Angeles, to study at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting, where she remains an active alum. In 2016, Kelly founded A Light in Dark Places (ALIDP) in response to losing her father to suicide, and she now serves as the organization's Executive Director and Artistic Director of its Plays for Hope series. Please join us as we sit down for a candid interview with Kelly as we discuss her journey as a suicide loss survivor.

Ayanna Pope is a three time author and co author of one book. In addition, Ayanns is the CEO & Founder of Ascended Volition L3C, Silver Line RADIO and Paradigm Television Network. Her passion and hope for mankind is that, through a safe, supportive and skilled community, that every person, regardless of their walk of life, will be able to present to themselves and to this world a healed, confident, progressive and purposefully fulfilled.

Welcome to Speaking Of Love Podcast. I am so excited to interview today's guest! Clay Boura is a loving husband and father of three residing in The Mitten State. At an early age, Clay developed a love for the arts. Whether he was creating new cartoon characters or writing wild, imaginative stories, he knew that some day art would become a part of his future. And over the years, his love and passion for the arts has continued to grow. Originally, Clay's dream was to become a cartoonist and have his very own cartoon strip in the newspaper alongside the famous Charles Schulz (Peanuts), Jim Davis (Garfield) and Bill Amend (Fox Trot) whom he idolized. However, after becoming a father and seeing how much enjoyment his children got when he read them bedtime stories, he decided he wanted to become a children's book author and illustrator. Becoming a published Author quickly became Clay's dream and he focused all of his attention on accomplishing that dream. And through the love and support of his family, Clay was able to achieve his dream and become a self-published Author!