Episodes

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie have a real conversation with special guest Markeyta. What happens when you stand on your worth and break down barriers to achieve your dreams? In this episode we discuss entrepr...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie let down their personal walls and share their struggles with high blood pressure and weight loss. They discuss the importance of listening to your bodies and caring for yourself,...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Lawana who shares the importance of walking in God's purpose and following the vision for your life. We discuss why she chose to write her book, Vision …

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Karen again for a second time but regarding a serious topic on domestic abuse. We discuss the shocking statistics, how Karen moved from trauma to healing,...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Gail who shares her journey as a dementia caregiver for her mother. We discuss why she chose to write a book about her experience, the different types …

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with our amazing guest Tanisha who is a licensed clinical professional counselor. We discuss the effects of the pandemic then and now within the black community, generationa...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie have an insightful conversation with special guest Dana. What happens when you turn hopelessness and depression into healing and new found purpose? In this episode we discuss rea...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Deanna who shares her story and experience dealing with uterine fibroids. We discuss the importance of listening to your bodies and caring for yourself, s...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Dr. Kara Davis who is an Internist at the University of Chicago Medicine. We discuss the importance of caring for ourselves as black women, the distrust i...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie had the pleasure of speaking with special guest Sarah. We discuss with Sarah her experience coming to America from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Topics include thoughts on...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Aliaa. We discuss the importance of recognizing climate and environmental injustice, how it effects our communities, and what can be done to address and ta...

In this episode of Tru You, we had the pleasure of speaking with special guest Monica who is a parent, principal and former teacher. We discuss the struggles of navigating the education system, advocating for our black childr...

In this episode of Tru You, we kick off our 1st episode of the second season with special guest Lena. Lena shares her personal experience with a Kate. We also discuss white encounters, bias, feelings of being guarded, and re...

This episode of Tru You is a part 2 from last month as we dive deeper and discuss dialysis in the black community. Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest LaKeshia who is a nurse educator and sees the effects …

This episode of Tru You is a great discussion about organ donations in the black community. Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest Jackie who is the CEO of National Kidney Foundation of IL. We discuss the need and lack …

This episode of Tru You is all about Family! Kelley and Debbie talk with special guest and cousin Ebone'. We discuss the importance of the black family, reunions, and legacy. What happens when there is a disconnect and bro...

In this special episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie are able to speak with special guests Dallis and Caylin along with Latesha who is a mental health professional from NAMI. This generational sister circle gave us the opport...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie have a heart to heart on what it means to be a black mother. They discuss the love they feel as a daughter and love displayed as a mother and the …

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie talk with special guest Pastor Karen. We open up about how the black woman pastor is viewed in the black church and the highs and lows of working in community in …

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie have an enlightening discussion with special guest Deniene. What happens when you decide to step out on faith and start your own business? Topics of discussion include finding str...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie have a deep discussion with special guest Tanya. They discuss the struggles of being the face behind the mask as black women in the workplace. Topics of discussion includes the fru...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley connects with special guests Caylin & Caliyah where they discuss what it means to be unapologetically black. Topics of discussion includes representation, having pride in who you are, the s...

In this episode of Tru You, Kelley & Debbie spend time with special guest Marsha where they discuss generational silence within their families and how it has affected them . Topics of discussion includes unspoken stories, br...

We are Tru You Podcast, a storytelling space for self-discovery. We use this safe brave space to address racial trauma and healing for black women through our own lived experiences. Your co-hosts Kelley and Debbie are a mot...