Let's Try This Again with B. Simone
B. Simone, a stand-up comedian, actress, and entrepreneur, hosts this podcast about her personal healing journey. She encourages listeners to find resilience and joy despite pain and disappointment. The show focuses on growth, purpose, and living a fulfilling life spiritually, physically, and emotionally. It's about embracing second chances and not giving up.
Episodes
You Can't Heal The Parts Of Yourself You're Still Hiding
Episode 132...
You can’t heal what you’re unwilling to face. In this episode, B. Simone is talking about removing the mask, confronting the uncomfortable parts of ourselves, and choosing authenticity over performance. She also shares 5 tips for content creators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries on how to stand out, stop following trends, and boldly walk in their God-given purpose.
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Todd Galberth : When The Storm Is Over But You're Still Healing
Episode 131 Featuring Todd Galberth...
In this episode, B. Simone sits down with legendary gospel singer Todd Galberth to talk about what happens when the storm is finally over...but you’re still healing from what it left behind. They also get real about fear, walking away from unhealthy relationships and circumstances, and trusting God with what’s on the other side.
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Isaac Caree : "It Might Be Your Time, But It's Not Your Turn" | Betrayal, Loss & Letting Go
Episode 130 Featuring Isaac Caree...
In this episode of Let’s Try This Again, B. Simone sits down with Isaac Carree for a raw conversation about betrayal, outgrowing relationships, letting go of the past, and being okay when certain people no longer have access to you.Isaac also breaks down a powerful truth: it may be your time, but that doesn’t mean it’s your turn. And of course, there’s plenty
Ms. Pat : Your Age Doesn't Matter & It's Never to late to Heal
Episode 129 Featuring Ms. Pat...
This week on Let’s Try This Again, B. Simone sits down with comedian Ms. Pat for an honest conversation about healing, forgiveness, mother wounds, and learning to let go of the past. From becoming a mother at a young age and surviving the streets to building the life she has today, Miss Pat proves that your past does not define you—and at 54, she’s a reminder tha
Just Nesh : She Missed Her Son's Childhood Chasing Her Dream
Episode 128 Featuring Just Nesh...
Comedian Just Nesh gets real about growing up in Chicago with a father battling addiction and a praying mother, becoming a mom, and the sacrifices she made chasing her comedy dream. She opens up about the guilt of missing parts of her son’s childhood, finding love after years of navigating relationships in entertainment, and why she doesn’t need to be Kevin Ha
Dante Pride : God Kept Dante Hidden and It Saved Him
Episode 127 Featuring Dante Pride...
In this episode of Let’s Try This Again, B. Simone sits down with gospel hip-hop artist and youth pastor Dante Pride for an honest conversation about faith, rejection, identity, marriage, and what it really means to come as you are. Dante opens up about growing up in religious culture, feeling like the black sheep of the church, and finding his own authentic
BONUS EPISODE | Nobody Tells You THIS Part About Grief
LTTA TALK EPISODE 3...
This week on LTTA TALK, five women sit down for a raw and vulnerable conversation about GRIEF. From losing siblings to losing a mother, these women open up about how grief completely changed the way they see life.
We talk about going through the darkness, learning to live after loss, and eventually finding light again. Because sometimes grief doesn’t just teach you about
Anthony O'Neal : From Homeless to Building Wealth... Rules for Money, Love & Legacy
Episode 126 Featuring Anthony O'Neal...
In this episode, I sit down with financial author Anthony O’Neal for a real conversation about money, relationships, going 50/50, and building wealth and legacy with your partner.
Anthony shares his powerful journey from homelessness to financial freedom, drops gems on budgeting and wealth building, and challenges the way we think abo
Your Mother Hurt You... Here's How To Finally Heal
Solo Episode 125...
This week on Let’s Try This Again, B. Simone is talking about MOTHER WOUNDS—and this conversation isn’t about blaming, bashing, or pointing fingers at the women who raised us. It’s about healing.
B. Simone opens up about forgiving her mother and stepmother for pain she experienced in childhood, and how forgiveness unlocked so much freedom in her life. Forgiveness didn’t mean
Darrel Walls : Being Publicly Judged, Losing Himself & Finding God Again
Episode 124 featuring Darrel Walls...
This episode starts with laughs, jokes, and pure chaos, but quickly turns into a vulnerable conversation about identity, judgment, faith, and what happens when the world puts you on a pedestal because of your gift.
Darrel Walls opens up about making mistakes publicly, being judged by the Christian community, and the pressure of being expected to be perfect
Spice : The Queen of Dancehall Opens Up About Fame, God, and Becoming a POWERFUL Women
Episode 123 featuring Spice...
The Queen of Dancehall like you’ve never seen her before.
Spice Official opens up about her journey from poverty to becoming one of the biggest names in Dancehall, while staying rooted in her love for Jesus. She reflects on everything God has blessed her with, the sacrifices behind her success, and why she knows she deserves the life she worked and prayed f
BONUS EPISODE | The Truth About Toxic Mothers No One Wants To Say
LTTA TALK EPISODE 2...
What happens when the woman who was supposed to make you feel safe is also someone you have to heal from?
In this episode of LTTA TALK, five women have an honest conversation about toxic and narcissistic mothers, beautiful mother-daughter relationships, boundaries, forgiveness, and breaking generational cycles. Some women are healing from mother wounds, wh
BONUS EPISODE | Why We Protect Toxic People (Even When They Hurt Us)
LTTA TALK EPISODE 1...
Welcome to the very first episode of LTTA Talk... where five women come together to have the conversations we’ve been avoiding.
This week, we’re asking a hard question: Are we protecting people… or are we telling our truth?
So many of us have held back our stories out of fear...fear of judgment, hurting someone’s feelings, being misunderstood, or being labeled as bitter.
Sarah Shorter : The REAL Reason You're Single (Most Women Won't Admit It)
Episode 122 Featuring Sarah Shorter...
Is modern dating broken… or are we asking the wrong questions?
This week on Let’s Try This Again, B. Simone sits down with Sarah Shorter for an honest conversation about dating, singleness, marriage, accountability, and the relationship advice that’s made the internet call her a “pick me.”
From the influence of her mother and grandmother’s marria
It's Time To come Out Of Hiding
Solo Episode 121...
What if the season you've been calling loneliness is actually God's preparation for your greatest comeback?
Have you ever felt like God pulled you away from everything you once knew? In this episode, B.Simone talks about what it means to protect your comeback after a season of solitude.
If God has hidden you for a season, don’t waste it. Solitude isn’t punish
Happy and Minding My Business | Love Island, Being Single, and Trusting God's Timing
Solo Episode 120...
There comes a moment when you realize the hardest person to let go of is the version of yourself you’ve outgrown.
In this solo episode, B.Simone opens up about grieving the woman she used to be so she could finally embrace the woman she’s becoming. She shares why healing requires releasing old identities, letting go of shame, and refusing to let your past keep you trapped
Jess Hilarious : New wife, Becoming a Softer Woman and Changing For The Better
Episode 119 featuring Jess Hilarious...
Jess Hilarious sits down with us for one of her most vulnerable conversations yet. From becoming a new wife to welcoming her second child — her first baby girl — Jess opens up about this new chapter of motherhood and womanhood.She’s here to talk about her new book, “Till Death Do We Parent,” a raw and honest look at co-parenting with her son’s father. Jess
Ariel Pryor EXCLUSIVE: From a Hard Past to Millionaire, Abstinence While Dating, and the Side of Her She’s Never Shared Publicly
Episode 118 featuring Ariel Pryor...
She came from hard. And she built something harder.
Ariel Pryor sat down with B. Simone and gave LTTA a side of herself she has never shared publicly — and sis did not hold back. In this episode she talked about growing up in a past that wasn’t easy, becoming a millionaire in her early 20s, selling digital products, and what it actually costs to build an em
Tiara Walton : EXCLUSIVE ! From the # 1 Stripper in the world to Giving it All to God. The Transformation Story Nobody Saw Coming
Episode 117 featuring Tiara Walton...
She was number one. Not in her city. Not in her state. In the world. And she gave it all up for her purpose.
Tiara Walton, who use to go by Mizhani, had the money, the title, the fame — everything the world told her to want. But there was still a void.
In this episode, Tiara sits down with B. Simone and gets completely transparent about what it really loo
Isaac Caree : How to Walk Away From Fake Friends, Heal Church Hurt and End Toxic Relationships . Isaac Finally Found His Peace
Episode 116 featuring Isaac Caree...
What started with laughs, jokes, and sibling-like banter between B. Simone and Isaac Carree quickly turned into one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on LTTA.
Isaac opens up about the pain of church hurt, betrayal, disappointment, and the difficult reality of being wounded by people who claimed to love God. Together, him and B.Simone unpack what
Why Rushing Can Cost You Your Peace, Your Energy, and Your Relationship With God
In this powerful solo episode of Let's Try This Again, B. Simone opens up about embracing a season of healing, discipline, and rediscovering joy. From recovering after years of starting and stopping fitness journeys, to finding peace during eight months away from social media, Braelyn shares how daily walks, planning her time, and reconnecting with childhood passions like coloring, riding bik
From Rock Bottom to Seven Figures with Coach K
In this inspiring episode of Let's Try This Again, Braelyn Simone Greenfield sits down with entrepreneur and grant expert Coach K to discuss what it really takes to rebuild your life after loss, heartbreak, and unexpected setbacks. From being terminated from her corporate job and navigating a toxic relationship that nearly led to a federal investigation, to moving back home, locking in for two yea
From Brokenness to Boldness with Real Talk Kim
In this powerful episode of Let's Try This Again, host Braelyn Simone Greenfield sits down with Real Talk Kim for a raw conversation about heartbreak, healing, faith, purpose, and finding the courage to start over. From losing everything and moving back in with her parents at 36, to rebuilding her life, discovering her calling, and finding love again, Real Talk Kim shares how surrendering to God t
Worthy of More with Lee Vasi
In this heartfelt episode of Let’s Try This Again, Braelyn Simone Greenfield sits down with singer-songwriter Lee Vasi for an honest conversation about mental health, faith, toxic relationships, purpose, and healing. From battling suicidal thoughts and rediscovering God to learning how to date with intention and walk in obedience, Lee shares how her darkest seasons ultimately led her back to music
Healing in Bali
In this deeply personal episode of Let’s Try This Again, Braelyn Simone Greenfield opens up about faith, fear, healing, and learning to trust God before seeing the full picture. From hosting an intimate women’s retreat in Bali to vulnerable conversations about motherhood, anxiety, purpose, addiction, heartbreak, and self-worth, Braelyn and the LTTA women share raw moments that remind listeners the
Dating With Discernment with Coach TisiaXVS
In this episode of Let’s Try This Again, Braelyn Simone Greenfield sits down with dating Coach TisiaXVS for a vulnerable, funny, and deeply healing conversation about love, standards, trauma, and becoming the woman God called you to be.
Tisia opens up about growing up as a caretaker for her mother, navigating her father’s addiction, losing both parents, and how those experiences shaped the way she
Trust Your Knowing with Pastor Touré Roberts
In this powerful episode of Let’s Try This Again, Braelyn Simone Greenfield reflects on growth, gratitude, and building something meaningful from the ground up. Coming off her first-ever LTTA retreat in Bali with 15 women from her community, she shares how witnessing unity, peace, and transformation in real life reminded her that this movement is bigger than social media—it’s about real connection
From Surviving to Thriving
In this heartfelt episode of Let’s Try This Again, Braelyn Simone Greenfield shares powerful lessons from celebrating her birthday, returning to Dallas, and hosting her first women’s retreat in Bali. She opens up about outgrowing old environments, learning that peace matters more than status, and why leaving certain spaces doesn’t make someone better—it makes them responsible for their growth.
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Learning to Be with Tim Ross
In this deeply honest episode of Let’s Try This Again, Braelyn Simone Greenfield sits down with Tim Ross for a powerful conversation about identity, healing, peace, and the courage to be fully seen. Through vulnerable storytelling, Braelyn opens up about childhood wounds, feeling misunderstood, and learning to stop performing for validation so she can simply be.
Tim shares life-changing wisdom on
Purpose in the Process with Cam Kennedy and Peyton Hardin
In this uplifting episode of Let’s Try This Again, Braelyn Simone Greenfield opens up about seasons of solitude, trusting God in the unknown, and why growth often happens in private before it shows up publicly. She shares a powerful real-life moment after church when a wrong food order led her to help a struggling mother and her children—proving that purpose is often found in the small acts of obe
From Pain to Purpose with K Camp
In this episode of Let’s Try This Again, host Braelyn Simone Greenfield celebrates her birthday on Easter Sunday surrounded by family, choosing presence over luxury and reflecting on what it truly means to reset, rebuild, and walk in faith. From trading extravagant celebrations for intimate moments at home to embracing a season of spiritual renewal, Braelyn opens up about letting go of past identi
Faith, Family & Full Circle Moments with Julian Horton
In this episode of Let’s Try This Again, host Braelyn Simone Greenfield reflects on faith, family, and what truly matters after a powerful, emotional week back home in Dallas. From praying over her 91-year-old grandmother before surgery to witnessing her gratitude and resilience afterward, Braelyn shares a deeply personal reminder to love on your people while they’re still here and stop waiting fo
Faith Over Fear, Every Time with Lavelle Dontae
In this powerful episode of Let’s Try This Again, host Braelyn Simone Greenfield takes the conversation beyond surface-level motivation and into real, transformative growth. Joined by comedian Lavelle Dontae, the episode blends humor with deeply honest moments about identity, faith, and self-awareness. From sharing the pressure of performing for others to unpacking the reality of people-pleasing a
Faith Through the Process with LightSkinKeisha
In this episode of Let’s Try This Again, Braelyn Simone Greenfield sits down for an honest and vulnerable conversation about healing, identity, and what it really means to walk in obedience. Braelyn reflects on the personal growth that has come with stepping into her full name and new season of life, while creating space for a deeper conversation about faith, purpose, and navigating relationships
Life Is on the Other Side of Fear with Demetri Wiley
In this episode, I sit down with Demetri Wiley for one of the most honest conversations about love, faith, pain, and healing. We talk about everything—from navigating relationships in the public eye to protecting sacred parts of your life, like the people you love most.
Demetri opens up about surviving depression, a suicide attempt, homelessness at 18, and how becoming a father changed everything
100 Episodes of LTTA
This is Episode 100… and baby, we made it two years. I recorded this right after church, lit in the Holy Spirit, reflecting on Pastor Darius Daniels’ Prayerology series and the reminder that prayer isn’t a fire extinguisher — it’s intimacy with God. From rededicating LTTA back to God, to officially stepping into my full name Braelyn Simone Greenfield, to publicly apologizing for moments I bled on
Purpose Over Performance with Serayah McNeill
In this episode, I’m recording my intro from the Bahamas on the FemmeLand cruise, getting ready to host a live LTTA podcast on the boat, and reflecting on the season I’m walking out of — what I call blind, blissful ignorance — and the season I’m walking into: spiritual sight and awareness. I talk honestly about what it means to finally see clearly — to see myself, to see others for who they truly
Stop Announcing, Start Becoming
In this solo episode, I get real about what it looks like to grow in private when nobody is clapping for you. I open up about being off social media for almost six months, bulk recording episodes, walking into meetings in my “raw” natural state, and realizing how much of my confidence used to be tied to validation. From sitting in a producer’s office questioning my slick-back bun and sauna sweats,
Your Weakness Is Your Superpower with Ben Reilly
In this episode, I sit down with Ben Reilly and we talk honestly about what it really looks like to walk in your calling while still figuring life out. From navigating the pressure of being a full-time artist and the “what have you done for me lately?” mentality, to learning taxes, finances, and identity in the industry, this conversation is about staying grounded when the world keeps moving the g
Healing, Trust & Building Together with Durelle and Samantha Bailey
In this episode, I’m riding the high of just wrapping my first film — producing, co-directing, writing, and starring in an LTTA production — and reflecting on what it feels like to start something from a small seed and watch it grow. From DM’ing a creator I admired, to collaborating for six months, to standing on set with people like Pretty V, DC Young Fly, and Saraya, I talk about trusting your c
Fill the Barrels First
In this solo episode, I get real about entering a new season by stripping everything back — from my hair, nails, and beauty routines to my finances, discipline, and faith. I open up about budgeting forcing me into my “natural girl era,” returning home to Dallas under difficult circumstances, and realizing that chasing purpose without balance can cost you time with the people who matter most.
I als
Truth, Grief & Belief with Shannon Wallace
In this episode, I sit down with actor Shannon Wallace, and we have one of the most raw, honest conversations I’ve had on this podcast. We talk about grief, losing his younger brother to gun violence, finding healing through art, and how acting became a place where he could release emotions he couldn’t always express in real life. Shannon opens up about relationships, boundaries, faith, truth-seek
Fatherhood, Faith & Emotional Maturity feat. Na'im Lynn
In this episode, I sit down with comedian and actor Na'im Lynn, and we get real about relationships, fatherhood, emotional maturity, and the difference between confidence and insecurity. Na'im shares powerful insights on raising a daughter, co-parenting with intention, protecting children emotionally, navigating friendships, dating with honesty, and why validation, assumptions, and insecurity can
Faith, Obedience & Waking Up with Emmanuel Hudson
In this episode, I’m stepping into 2026 with a new perspective — one rooted in healing, reconnection, and intention. I share why this season is about watering relationships, reconnecting with family and old friends, and truly loving people while we still have time. As I reflect on loss, growth, and maturity, I talk honestly about how therapy, faith, and rededicating my life to Christ have shifted
Grace, Discipline & Trying Again
In this episode, I open up about my word for 2026 — Divine Assignment — and how this season isn’t about chasing platforms, money, or validation, but aligning every gift God gave me with His purpose for my life.
I get real about fear, starting again after disappointment, and why past failures can’t be the reason we stop trying. From launching the LTTA app after losing nearly $40,000 the first time,
Grace, Gratitude & Discernment with Funny Marco
In this episode, I reflect on closing out the year grounded in family, faith, and obedience, and why my dad’s sermon reminded me that with God, we don’t just get one do-over — we get endless grace.
I talk honestly about overgiving, discernment, and how sometimes helping people without boundaries can actually hurt us more than it helps them.
Then I sit down with Funny Marco, and our conversation go
Letting Go of Who I Used to Be with Jade Godbolt
In this episode, I open up about my own transition into a new season — from changing my name online to walking confidently in who God says I am. I share the real story behind that viral “10 minutes with Jesus vs. a trillion dollars” moment, and why it was never about choosing money over Jesus, but choosing relationship over a one-time encounter .
Then, my girl Jade Godbolt joins me, and we dive de
Confidence Through the Fire with Nzinga Imani
In this episode, I open up about why changing my TikTok name to Braelyn Greenfield had the internet spiraling, and I finally break down the truth behind that viral clip where everyone swore I picked “a trillion dollars over Jesus.” I explain why my faith sees daily intimacy as more valuable than a one-time 10-minute moment — and how scripture backs the heart behind what I said, even if the interne
Be Young, Think Old: Wisdom from Kym Whitley
In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Kym Whitley, and y’all… she poured into me in a way I didn’t even know I needed. We talked about wisdom, discernment, confidence, building a life outside of your career, and what it means to “be young but think old.” When she told me to stop wasting time trying to fix what doesn’t need to be fixed and to build my wonderful life now, it hit me so deepl
Fearless, Funny & Focused with King Bach
In this episode, I sit down with my friend King Bach, and we get into everything — from grief and healing to ambition, dating, legacy, and building something from scratch. Hearing him talk about navigating the loss of his mother while still showing up for life and work really touched me, and I loved when he said he lets the emotions come and then keeps going — that level of honesty is rare
We also
Faith, Friendship & Girl Talk with Loren & Jazmine
In this episode, I sit down with my girls Loren Lott and Jazmine Robinson, and we get REAL about friendship, discernment, faith, and dating in this season of our lives. We talked about how their bond has stayed solid through prayer, grace, and honesty, and I loved when Loren said she had to take her worth “out of the casting director’s hands and put it back in her Father’s” — that line blessed me
From Healing to Wholeness with Dr. Jay Barnett
In this episode, I sat down with the powerful and anointed Dr. Jay Barnett, and y’all… whew. This conversation went far beyond what I expected. We talked about healing, wholeness, calling, and obedience — the kind that breaks you down before it builds you back up. Dr. Jay shared how God told him to be quiet during one of the darkest public storms of his life, and how that silence became his greate
Recovering People Pleaser: Healing the Need to Be Liked with Brittney Moses
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Brittney Moses — a women’s coach and mental health content creator — to talk about something most of us struggle with but rarely name out loud: people-pleasing and self-abandonment.
We went deep into how women, especially Black women, are taught to carry everyone else’s load and call it strength — even when it’s slowly breaking us down. Brittney open
Legacy Over Likes: My Conversation with Carey
In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and creator Carey, and we get real about what it means to chase dreams, lose yourself, and find purpose again. This conversation took me back to our early content days in 2016, filming skits in garages and laughing our way through the struggle — only now, we’re unpacking what was really happening behind those smiles.
Carey opened up about the hid
Healing Through Design: Faith, Loss, and Rebuilding with Jameelah Divine
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and interior designer Jameelah Divine, whose story left me speechless. We started by talking about creating peaceful spaces through design—but it quickly became so much more. Jamila opened up about losing her daughter, rebuilding her life after heartbreak and trauma, and finding God again through unimaginable pain. She shared how she created “The Case Met
Authentic Faith: Wild & Free with Jalyka
On this episode of Let’s Try This Again, I sit down with Jalyka —a true creative, singer, and trailblazer—who radiates authenticity both online and in person. We talk about stepping into a new era, owning our uniqueness, and boldly loving God even when it’s countercultural. From being homeschooled and learning to grow “wild and free,” to facing criticism about modesty and body image as a Christian
More Than a Size: Ella Halikas on Family, Grief, and Self-Love
This week on Let’s Try This Again, I sit down with the amazing Ella Halikas for one of the most openhearted conversations yet. We dive deep into childhood resilience, the impact of family trauma, body confidence, and fighting to love ourselves beyond what the world wants us to be. Ella gets real about navigating her parents’ brutal divorce, losing her brother to addiction, and how being the “fixer
All In: Family, Faith & Fresh Starts with Dannella, Dajeul and Dayla
This week on Let’s Try This Again, I open up about faith, family, and trusting the journey with the amazing Dannella and her two powerhouse daughters, Dajeul and Dayla. We get real about life’s pivots—from leaving Mississippi in the wake of a tough divorce, to a viral Instagram video that changed everything, and the wild road trip that landed them in LA with nothing but faith, family, and a tiny U
Your Journey, Your Victory: Embracing Every Step with Carlas "CJ" Quinney Jr and Candis Quinney
In this episode, I open up about what it really means to keep moving forward when life throws curveballs—from confronting setbacks in my personal and professional journey, to finding joy in the smaller, ordinary moments that truly matter. I’m joined by special guests Carlas "CJ" Quinney Jr and Candis Quinney, who share how they turned unexpected challenges into growth, with candid stories about se
Private Wins, Public Dreams: Real Talk with BlameItOnKway
In this episode of Let’s Try This Again, I sit down with my real-life friend and creative powerhouse, Kway—aka BlameItOnKway—who shares his incredible journey from viral comedy to serial entrepreneur, and now, full-on restaurant owner with Smack’Em! We go beyond the laughs and viral moments, opening up about what it means to be a private artist in a world obsessed with sharing, how pivots into new
From Corporate to Churchy: Jasmine Luv on Faith, Waiting, & Wins
On this episode of Let’s Try This Again, I finally sit down with my internet sis and incredibly talented content creator, actress, and newly-minted series regular, Jasmine Luv! We talk about everything from her big leap of faith moving from South Carolina to LA (with a master’s in accounting!), what it’s really like being an OG influencer, staying the course through nearly a decade of "no’s," and
Right on Time: Bresha Webb on Joy, Love & Legacy
On this episode of Let’s Try This Again, I’m joined by the incredible BRESHA WEBB—award-winning actress, radiant new mom, devoted wife, and literal ball of energy and joy! We go deep about embracing happiness in this season, how trusting God’s timing led her to love and motherhood (even after meeting her husband years before and reconnecting later!), and why staying true to herself—on and off the
Faith, Failure & Forever Love: My Candid Conversation with KevOnStage
This week on Let’s Try This Again, I’m in sunny LA with the hilarious and inspiring KevOnStage! We go deep on what it really means to have character, integrity, and a long-lasting relationship—Kev shares priceless lessons from 25 years with his wife Melissa, his unwavering devotion to his family, and the heartbreak and healing that shaped him after losing his brother. We laugh about the realities
Transparency Over Perfection: Filmmaking, Faith & Healing with Diamond
Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this week I’m joined by my talented friend Diamond Batiste—a filmmaker, director, writer, and someone who’s become a real brother to me in this industry. We get all the way real about what it means to grow as creators in today’s oversaturated world, how consistency and joy are key (not just the numbers), and why being true to your v
Rest, Reset & Real Talk: Lessons in Slowing Down
Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is both real and refreshingly honest as I pull back the curtain on my own journey with hustle culture, rest, and self-discovery. I get vulnerable about how hard it’s been to slow down after years of being in constant “go mode”—from juggling an at-home podcast setup (y’all, production is NOT for the weak!) to taking real
Letting Go, Leaning In: Healing, Growth & Black Women Abroad
Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is extra special because we’re coming to you straight from beautiful, healing Bali! I sit down with Angelica, co-owner of Hotel Sages, the first Black woman-owned hotel in Bali, and together we get real about the journeys that brought us both here. We dive into what it means to find and create sanctuary—spaces for women
Pick Up the Water Bottle: Obedience, Surrender & Solo Faith
This week on Let’s Try This Again, I’m your host B Simone, and I’m inviting you deep into my solo journey of surrender, discipline, and stepping fully into purpose—even when the weight feels heavy. Filmed before a wave of backlash in my own life, this episode felt prophetic in every way: as I spoke encouragement to you, I was unknowingly pouring into myself for what was to come. I open up about my
When Hurt Goes Public: Grace, Growth & Getting Up Again with Tacarra
This week on Let’s Try This Again, I’m your host B Simone, and I sit down with the unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply resilient Tacarra Williams. This episode is all about finding your way through public scrutiny, heartbreak, single motherhood, and reclaiming your joy—one imperfect, courageous step at a time. We talk honestly about what it feels like when your personal pain becomes public fodder, a
From Setbacks to Sistas: The Real Journey with Mignon
Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is one of the most honest, vulnerable, and spiritually charged conversations I’ve ever had. I’m joined by the incredible Mignon, actress, creative, and all-around powerhouse, as we get real about the journey to self-acceptance, the weight of spiritual warfare, and how success often looks nothing like what we imagined. W
Romantic Wish Lists & Radical Self-Acceptance feat Shan
Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is all about stepping into your power, embracing honesty, and learning how to love yourself (and others) with intention. I’m joined by the brilliant Shan, a certified sexologist and relationship expert, and together we get real about confidence, self-discovery, and what it actually takes to build a life—and love—that fe
Letting Go to Grow: Lessons in Friendship, Light & Resilience feat Khat
Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with my longtime friend and OG in the hair and beauty game, Khat. We get real about what it means to evolve, shed old skins, and keep growing—even when it feels like the world is changing around you. I open up about how my own journey of trying again—whether it’s starting a new
From Two to Team: Building a Brand with Heart & Resilience feat Jazmin
Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is extra special because I’m sitting down with my longtime friend and behind-the-scenes powerhouse, Jazmin. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a brand, keep a business afloat, and find the right team, this conversation is for you. We get real about our journey together—from building websites before B
From Doubt to Power: Navigating Confidence, Fasting & Vision with My Bestie Shekinah
Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and this episode is straight from the heart, recorded right after the BET Awards in LA, while I’m still in my event outfit, unwinding on the couch with my best friend, Shekinah. I open up about what it means to be in a season of real confidence—not just “faking it till you make it,” but truly feeling bold and secure in who I am. I share
Motherhood, Marriage & Making Space for Yourself feat Spicy Mari
Welcome back to Let’s Try This Again—I’m your host, B Simone, and in this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my favorite people, a relationship coach and magnetic matchmaker, Spicy Mari, who’s been a constant source of support and inspiration in my life. We get real about what it means to juggle motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship, especially when your world gets turned upside down by a
Building Zeus: DeStorm's Journey from Viral Star to Visionary
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