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Diva Tonight with Carlene Humphrey

Diva Tonight with Carlene Humphrey

Carlene Humphrey 140 Episodes Sep 16, 2026

Diva Tonight is a podcast for women in their 40s who are navigating relationships, friendships, and family while continuing to grow and ask bigger questions about their lives. Hosted by Carlene Humphrey, the episodes explore love, friendship, family dynamics, and generational trauma. The show creates space for honest dialogue, learning, and reflection, honoring where women have been and where they are going. Guests can connect through PodMatch.

Episodes

The Power of No: Mastering Workplace Boundaries
The Power of No: Mastering Workplace Boundaries Sep 16, 2026 2656 Work boundaries sound simple until you’re the one biting your tongue in a tense meeting, taking on extra tasks “just for now,” and realizing you’re doing two jobs while trying not to look difficult. We get real about that pressure and why so many women default to people pleasing at work even when it costs us time, energy, and confidence.I’m joined by attorney Car  Tuttle, who works in higher educa
A First-Timer’s Guide To The Toronto International Film Festival Experience - from 2017
A First-Timer’s Guide To The Toronto International Film Festival Experience - from 2017 Sep 14, 2026 178 TIFF doesn’t just show movies, it changes how they land. After some time away, I’m back in the studio with fellow movie lover Kaysen Ward to wrap up the Toronto International Film Festival and talk honestly about what makes a TIFF screening feel so different from a normal night at the theater. If you’ve ever wondered whether film festivals are worth the time, the lines, and the planning, this conv
Archives---How Living Apart Together Keeps Love Strong
Archives---How Living Apart Together Keeps Love Strong Sep 9, 2026 2698 Living apart together sounds like a breakup to some people, but what if it is actually a smarter way to stay close? We sit down with Dr. Julie Fam to unpack LAT relationships, how they work in real life, and why “we love each other” does not automatically translate to “we should share a home”. If you crave independence and intimacy at the same time, this conversation gives you language, structure,
Archives ---Black Excellence in Family Organization
Archives ---Black Excellence in Family Organization Sep 2, 2026 3150 You can’t outsource your household and hope it all works out. Carlene sits down with Dr. Shelly Jones Holt, a former teacher turned superintendent and leadership speaker, to get painfully clear about what families are responsible for and what schools can realistically do. The conversation starts with a truth most of us feel but rarely name: your home culture walks into the classroom with your kids
Archives---The Friendship Breakup that Nobody Talks About --Susan Shapiro
Archives---The Friendship Breakup that Nobody Talks About --Susan Shapiro Aug 27, 2026 2687 A single friendship can hold your secrets, your history, and your sense of who you are and it can still fall apart over one moment of betrayal. We sit down with author and journalist Susan Shapiro Barash to talk about the real life dynamics that shape female friendship: the trust we expect, the loyalty we assume, and the quiet ways a close friend can stop feeling safe. From the awkward misundersta
Archives-- Beyond the Mom Label
Archives-- Beyond the Mom Label Aug 19, 2026 3669 This episode originally aired in August of 2025Motherhood can be the best thing you do and still be the hardest job you’ve ever had, especially when the systems around parenting make everything heavier than it needs to be. We sit down with Nicole and Marie for a real conversation about what happens before and after the baby arrives: postpartum complications, medical trauma, the fourth trimester th
From the Archives--Faith, Fortitude, and Financial Wisdom at 40
From the Archives--Faith, Fortitude, and Financial Wisdom at 40 Aug 15, 2026 2781 The Best of Diva Tonight ♥️ Original air date April 2025Turning 40 doesn’t magically change who you are, but it can change what you’re willing to tolerate. Carlene sits down with her friend Kimone for a real conversation about the mental switch that happens when you step into your 40s and start asking better questions: Who am I now? What do I actually want? What expectations am I ready to drop?Cam
From the Archives-- Relationships, Divorce and love
From the Archives-- Relationships, Divorce and love Aug 5, 2026 2479 Certainty can feel safe, but it can also make you blind. Tonight, I’m joined by coach and speaker Keren Eldad to talk about the moments that flip your story, from a TED Talk lesson on assumptions to the real-world truths of love, abuse, and starting over.We get into the Tina Turner documentary and what it means to survive an emotionally abusive and physically abusive relationship, especially when
Archives- A Conversation with Kirani James: 400 Metre Track Star- Nutmeg Nation Exclusive
Archives- A Conversation with Kirani James: 400 Metre Track Star- Nutmeg Nation Exclusive Jul 29, 2026 3408 A tiny island can create a huge moment, and Kirani James is living proof. We talk with the first Olympic gold medalist for Grenada about the real story behind the medals: a childhood in Gouyave, the fishing town routines that shaped him, and the early trips abroad where he realized he could line up with the best in Caribbean athletics and win. We get into the part most fans wonder about but rarely
From Trapeze School To Therapy Through Creativity
From Trapeze School To Therapy Through Creativity Jul 22, 2026 2247 She got sent to trapeze school at three years old, and somehow that makes perfect sense once you meet Mari Riesberg. Mari is a creativity cultivator, licensed professional counselor, and the host of the Sustaining Creativity Podcast, and our conversation turns “being creative” from a vague idea into something you can actually use on a hard day.We talk about what it’s like to grow up performing, wh
Healthy Relationships Start With You
Healthy Relationships Start With You Jul 15, 2026 1894 Your childhood “village” does not just raise you, it trains you for every relationship you will ever try to build. Carlene sits down with Michael T. Brown, LPC, a licensed counselor and leadership consultant based in Virginia, to talk about how faith communities, family influence, and early belonging shape identity, purpose, and the way we connect with partners, friends, and coworkers.We get real
Comedy As A Second Act For Women In Their 40s
Comedy As A Second Act For Women In Their 40s Jul 8, 2026 2694 Comedy isn’t reserved for the loudest person at the party, and it’s definitely not something you have to “be born with.” We sit down with Lynn Harris, creator of Gold Comedy and a longtime journalist, to break down what being professionally funny really takes and why so many capable people talk themselves out of trying it. The big takeaway: comedy is learnable, and the work is often less about for

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