Valencia Yearwood: From Biology to Broadway
Valencia Yearwood’s path to the stage wasn’t a straight line — it was a bold detour. A dancer since childhood, Valencia once planned to become a doctor, studying biology at Syracuse University before ...
24 Okt 202557min
Justice After 35 Years: Damon Venable's Second Chance
Damon Venable spent 35 years behind bars—and emerged with a mission. In this episode of Frolic and Detour, Damon shares his powerful journey from incarceration to advocacy, reflecting on resilience, r...
18 Sep 20251h 3min
From Detours to Healing: Dr. Roxanne Richards on Trauma, Purpose, and Mental Health
Roxanne Richards, Ph.D. didn’t start her journey in mental health—she found her way there after exploring several different careers, each one bringing her a step closer to her true purpose. In this ep...
25 Juni 202559min
Prophetic Notes: Tomika Arnold on Music, Ministry, and Meaning
Tomika Arnold was once deep in the world of IT, telecom, and accounting — until her true calling started humming beneath the surface. Now a full-time singer based in Washington, D.C., Tomika brings mo...
2 Juni 20251h 2min
Building Brotherhood: Jeff Lindor on Carving a Legacy for Men of Color
In this episode of 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓, I sit down with Jeff Lindor, founder of 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛'𝑠 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦--a transformative space for men of color to connect, grow, and b...
20 Maj 20251h 2min
From Vet Dreams to Visionary Work: Jamie Richards-Linton
Jamie Richards-Linton once dreamed of becoming a veterinarian in Jamaica—but her path shifted when she discovered her love for helping people organize. She began her journey organizing for Black immig...
1 Maj 202559min
Words That Work — A Journey through Purpose, Pages, and Professorship: Iris Bodre
Iris Bodre didn’t follow a straight path to the classroom. Before becoming a writing professor at St. John’s University in New York, she worked in crisis counseling, fundraising, and even at a hedge f...
28 Mars 202550min
