Alika Hope and Change
Alika Hope and Change is a podcast hosted by Alika Hope and her brother Emille Bryant. The show explores themes of hope, joy, self-efficacy, and embracing change as a vehicle for personal growth. It launched on July 30th, 2020, in honor of International Day of Friendship.
Episodes
Replay Day: Our First Hopelet on AI (2023)
We’re off this Memorial Day weekend, but we thought we’d replay for you our very first Hopelet on AI (from 2023). A lot has changed in the AI world since then…
Episode 256: The Unwritten Rules Have Changed
What is business casual anymore? What about wearing pajamas on the airplane? And is it true that the more things change the more they stay the same?
May the 4th be with you!
Celebrate Star Wars today, May 4th!
Replay Day:Changemaker Ebbe Bassey
(Originally aired May 27, 2024)
Episode 253: 10 Years Since Prince Stopped Changing the World
On April 21, 2016, Prince died, leaving generations of fans shocked and speechless. But his music and legacy will live on forever.
Episode 252: April Fools Day Changed History
(First aired April 1st, 2024)-even though it’s the middle of April, we want to remind you about April Fools’ Day, and maybe throw a few jokes your way!
Episode 251: The Hope of Artemis II
Our residence space nerds go at it! Listen as Jaeme and Emille discuss Artemis II (and Alika learns more about outer space).
Episode 250: Changemaker Dr. Margaret Wilkins
Join us as Dr. Margaret Wilkins returns for another visit with the AHAC team! Dr. Wilkins specializes in sports administration and to close out women’s history month we are having a great conversation with her on women in sports.
Episode 249: Changemaker Kerri Kendall (replay)
Join us as we continue highlighting interviews with some of our favorite women in honor of Women’s History Month!Kerri Kendall is most known for being the September 1990 Playboy Playmate of the Month. But ever since Alika and Kerri became friends over a decade ago, to us Kerri is also known for being hilarious, generous, thoughtful, empathic…And we just had to bring her on the show! Join us for pa
Episode 248: Changemakers with Dr Penny Brandt Part 2 (replay)
Part two of our replay in honor of women’s history month with Dr. Penny Brandt.
Episode 247: Changemakers with Penny Brandt-Part 1
In honor of Women’s History Month, join us as we celebrate women in music history. The drama, the music, the untold storys.
Episode 246: Women who’ve changed us
In honor of women’s history month, the men talk about women who have changed them.
Episode 245: Replay Day: Will You Be My Valenchange?
As we continue our February love theme, we’re bringing back a listener favorite from 2023. Love isn’t just romance — it’s growth, healing, and the courage to change. In this heartfelt episode of Alika Hope and Change, we explore what it means to love deeply while growing forward — in relationships, in purpose, and in yourself.Originally aired in 2023 • Replay Monday, February 16Love is the theme.
Episode 244: Month of Hope and Love: Week 2
Love doesn’t follow the syllabus. This episode Alika and Emille talk about why feelings still show up—even when you intellectually understand them.
Episode 243: Hopelet of Love
This February join us as each week we release an episode which focuses on an aspect of love.
Episode 242: Hope is a Playlist
Episode 240: Hope is Not Passive: Dr. King and the Discipline of Optimism
Episode 239: Baggage Released? Change it to Success in 2026
If you’ve ever felt “behind,” this episode is for you.Success in 2026 might look very different than you were taught—and that’s okay. 💛
Episode 238: Dropping That 2025 Baggage for Some Real Change
What if the work of 2025 isn’t becoming more—but carrying less? In this episode, we unpack the baggage many of us bring into a new year without realizing it: other people’s expectations, outdated narratives, unfinished conversations, and survival strategies we no longer need. This is a space for reflection, honesty, and permission—to rest, to redefine success, and to move forward lighter than befo
Episode 237: Changing AI
AI AI AI AYE AYE AYE AI (this description was not written by AI)
Episode 236: Nov 17th Bringing Hope to Dec 17th
What we found in our files that was overlooked- but better late than never. So let’s take you back to November 17. A prime number is a prime number whether it’s in November or December.
Episode 235: Hope on a Budget
December can be beautiful — and financially overwhelming. This week, break down real ways to create joy, connection, and meaning without overspending. We’re talking free traditions, low-cost gifts, financial boundaries, and the kind of hope that money can’t buy.
5th Annual Thanksgiving Day Replay
FIFTH annual! Wow! Hopefully we’ll bring some smiles to your face and growls to your tummy. Happy Thanksgiving y’all!
Episode 233: Podcasts We Hope You’ll Like Too
Join us for a Hopelet today about our favorite podcasts, lots of different genres!
Episode 232: Hopeful News for Cold Times
Episode 231: Death Changes Everything: Part 2
Episode 230: Hope for 1,000 (True) Fans
How do you get your voice heard when there’s a million voices? How can people hear your music when everyone’s making noise? How did a Prince who became a symbol hack the system to show the way?
Special Replay: Tia and Matthew Raiford
In honor of their recent appearance on Chef Grudge Match we present one of our favorite Changemaker episodes.
Episode 228: Death Changes Everything
Talking about death and dying can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be! Join us for part one of the discussion about the phase of life that many people would rather avoid, but we inevitably all fall into.
Changemaker Ebbe Bassey Manczuk
Join us today for a return visit with the marvelous Ebbe as she discusses an upcoming celebration of Down Syndrome… and reveals on air for the first time a fascinating secret about her connection to Alika and Emille…
Changemaker Christine Burkette- Part 2
Part TWO!Some changemakers are so remarkable that a brief bio couldn’t even do them justice… The only way you can really learn about our incredible guest today is by listening to the episode! But here’s a teaser…Christine Burkette is a CEO, a former CIO, a chemist, a clothing designer, a mom, an HBCU graduate…
5 Years of Hoping and Changing
My oh my where did the time fly? Join us today as we celebrate our five year anniversary of Alika Hope and Change!
Labor Day Replay of Labor Day 2023
It’s been 2 years already?!?
Changemaker Christine Burkette
Some changemakers are so remarkable that a brief bio couldn’t even do them justice… The only way you can really learn about our incredible guest today is by listening to the episode! But here’s a teaser…Christine Burkette is a CEO, a former CIO, a chemist, a clothing designer, a mom, an HBCU graduate…
Hopelet of Loneliness
Episode 221: Replay Day: The Hope in Heat
While the hosts are away, the replay will play…
Episode 220: Libraries as Hubs of Hope Part 2
Libraries. Often underappreciated , but never overrated. Join us today for part 2 of a special 2-part series with librarians Rachel Tonucci and Elizabeth Lane, as we discover all the ways that libraries build communities, affect change, and save us hundreds dollars …Discover the true hope and power of the library card!
Episode 219: Libraries as Hubs of Hope with Changemakers Rachel Tonucci and Elizabeth Lane
Libraries. Often underappreciated , but never overrated. Join us today for part 1 of a special 2-part series with librarians Rachel Tonucci and Elizabeth Lane, as we discover all the ways that libraries build communities, affect change, and save us hundreds dollars …Discover the true hope and power of the library card!
Episode 218: The Hopelet With No Attention Span
Oh look! A squirrel…
Episode 217: Replay Day with Changemakers Tia and Matthew Raiford
Bress N Yams! Yummm
Episode 216: Changemakers with Shawn Shivers II
We started with wanting to do an episode in honor of the 250th anniversary of the US Army – so we invited an army vet onto the show. But Shawn is more than a vet. We ended up spending most of our time talking about how he once owned the largest nightclub in Indiana, a chicken shack, and yes, served in Afghanistan. Join us as we talk to the multi hyphenated changemaker Shawn Shivers II!
Episode 215: Hopeless Weight We Carry Part 2: The Hope in Neo-Crooning
Bring back neo-crooning! Neo-what? Neo-who? 90’s R&B. 20 pounds gone. Be Optimistic.
Episode 214: Hopeless Weight We Carry: Letting Go to Move Forward
Episode 213: Hopelet of Noize from the Boyz
Replay Day: Changemakers with Dr. Margaret Wilkins
Women in sports.
Episode 212: Prince Hopes and Our Dreams
Join us for a lively conversation with Jaeme our resident Pricestorian!
Episode 211: Change This Challenge
How can a broken pencil fix healthcare? What about a personal fog machine? The challenge is on!
Hopelet Day
Short. But is it sweet? Listen and find out!
Episode 208: Kari, Kerri, Carry Me to the Change
Last week we talked to Kerri. This week we are talking about Kari, who talked to us about the right way to carry. Wait…What?! Just listen already. You’ll have fun!
Changemaker Kerri Kendall: Part 2
So nice so nice we brought her in twice! Join us for another spiritual, thoughtful, and fun conversation with changemaker Kerri Kendall.
Changemakers with Kerri Kendall
Kerri Kendall is most known for being the September 1990 Playboy Playmate of the Month. But ever since Alika and Kerri became friends over a decade ago, to us Kerri is also known for being hilarious, generous, thoughtful, empathic…And we just had to bring her on the show! Join us for part 1 of a very special conversation where Kerri, Emille, and Alika talk about everything from Hugh Hefner to grow
Episode 205: Hope in Science-Groundbreaking Discoveries Changing Lives
Science and health and medical discoveries oh my!
Episode 204: The Fast and The Hopeful
Emille visits Thailand and shares how a fasting retreat changed his life.
Changemaker Obatalia Yemoshunya
Obatalia is an internationally renowned environmentalist, author, vocalist, and multi-hyphenate who inspires love and compassion everywhere she goes. Join us as we bask in the warmth Obatalia brings to today’s episode of Alika Hope and Change.
Changemakers with Desiree Riley-Part 2
Desi Speaks…The MasterMind Coop…Designer of paths to personal sovereignty…Promoter of holistic well-being…Is there anything Desiree Riley can’t do?! We don’t think so. Join us as we talk about with a Queen Changemaker!
How many Changes Since This?
Our most listened to episode wasn’t ever an aired episode at all! Join us as we harken back to 2020…
200 Episodes of Hope and Change
It’s our 200th(ish) episode!
Changemakers with Desiree Riley
Desi Speaks…The MasterMind Coop…Designer of paths to personal sovereignty…Promoter of holistic well-being…Is there anything Desiree Riley can’t do?! We don’t think so. Join us as we talk about with a Queen Changemaker!
Episode 199: MLK and ND
Dr. King and Notre Dame on the same day!! Service to others…and then football!
Replay Day: Changemakers with Dr. Penny Brandt
2 More Days of Hope in 2024
6 More Days of Hope in 2024
Episode 195: Holiday Hopelet
Holidaze. Holidayyyyys. Holidahhze.
Why December Changed Us
Why does anything happen? Why does it get so cold this time of year? Unless you’re in Australia where it gets warmer this time of year…
The Annual Thanksgiving Replay
What?!? Is it already Thanksgiving week again?
Episode 192: The Hope in Juj…Juz…Jushss..?
Emille came back from Paris and started talking about juj…jushz.. oh we don’t know how to spell it, but we sure know how to feel it!
Episode 191: VeteransChange Day
Episode 191: VeteransChange Day
Civil Action and Change/The Hope in Civil Action
Vote.
Changemakers with Mateo Bervejillo
Join us today as we reach out to Montevideo, Uruguay to talk with Mateo Bervejillo, founder and CEO of Xseed Solutions, and host of The Future of The Future podcast!
Episode 188: Hope in the Reality of Love
Why are love shows the top reality shows in the United States and globally? Oh, and dive into Emille’s love of the show Love is Blind…
Episode 187: Let’s Hope We Keep Our Eyes on the Prize
On today’s Hopelet, Alika And Emille discuss retinas, something that almost all of us have yet something that many of us ignore. Do you see what I see? Take care of your eyes so your eyes take care of you!
Part 2: Changemakers with Dr. Nicholas Samstag
So good we had to have a Part 2!Psychoanalysis. We’ve all heard of it-but do we know what it REALLY is? Dr. Nicholas Samstag breaks down truth from fiction for Alika and Emile.
Episode 185: Changemakers with Dr. Nicholas Samstag
Psychoanalysis. We’ve all heard of it-but do we know what it REALLY is? Dr. Nicholas Samstag breaks down truth from fiction for Alika and Emile.
Episode 184: Changemakers with Denise Devenish
Join Alika and Emille as they discuss mental health and the arts with licensed counsellor Denise Devenish. Denise maintains a private counselling practice in London focusing on specialist service for those who work in the music, acting and creative industries. Denise is a member of the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy, worked in the NHS as part of the IAPT service, is a registe
Replay day with Changemaker Nyasha
In honor of Emille’s visit this week to Zimbabwe to celebrate Nyasha’s wedding, we replay and epidude from 2021 featuring Nyasha!
Episode 182: The Hope in Things You’re Afraid To Do
The majority of people in America are afraid of public speaking. Some of us love speaking in public, but are afraid to drive a stick shift. Others are afraid of the power of our loss of anonymity. But why is there hope in the things that we’re afraid of? What can fear teach us?
Episode 181: Hopelympics
The Hope in Heat: Part 2
The Hope in Heat: Part 2
Replay Day: The Hope of AI
Replay Day: The Hope of AI
Episode 179: The Hope in Heat
Episode 179: The Hope in Heat
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