Ready to Exhale
Welcome to Ready to Exhale, a podcast centering the well-being of Black women. In each episode, we lift up Black women’s voices—learning from their stories, wisdom, and lived expertise.
Together, we explore what it means to hold space for the fullness of who we are: our joy, our healing, our reflection, and our breath.
This podcast offers a brave space where you’ll be inspired to care for yourself, express your joy, and find moments to exhale—because we are no longer waiting to exhale.
Ready to Exhale
Drinking From Wells That Nourish Us with Dr. Topeka Sam
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We sat down with Dr. Topeka to hear her beautiful story, from incarceration to launching and leading an amazing organization. Dr. Topeka K. Sam founded The Ladies of Hope Ministries (The LOHM) in 2017 to support women and girls impacted by the criminal legal system. While incarcerated, she realized that prison and jail are not conducive to healing and rehabilitation. Upon her release, Topeka made it her mission to create pathways to success for women and girls and advocate for alternatives to incarceration.
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