The TOMMIE! Talk Show

 It’s important for us to remain at the heart of God.  Unfortunately, life, circumstances, work, family, our schedules, and distractions can sometimes distance us from God and move us further away from His heart.  This episode, "Getting Back to the Heart of God Through Worship", focuses on how we can maintain our closeness with God even when life becomes unbearable.  It also features conversations on the impact of social media on w...

The month of February, also known as Black History Month, is set aside to pay homage and respect to the rich history and contributions made by black women and men. 

In episode 18 of The TOMMIE! Talk Show, TW Suggs and his guests Nikki Powerhouse (Author, storyteller, and Trauma Informed Teaching Artist) and Jack Drummond (Violinist, mentor, and community leader) discuss and celebrate the legacy and artistic contributions made by bl...

Starting a new year can come with many mixed feelings.  In 2023 we experienced hardships, victories, losses, triumphs, pains, growth, and lessons.  As we embark on 2024, we are met with excitement for fresh possibilities and opportunities to get right what we didn't quite master the previous year.  

The purpose of this episode is to help provide The TOMMIE! Talk Show community of listeners and supporters with the mental, emotional,...

For many of us the term, "Returning Citizen" is unfamiliar.  A Returning Citizen refers to someone who was previously incarcerated and is now returning to society.  This is a vulnerable population that experiences many unique challenges.  

In this episode of The TOMMIE! Talk Show, T.W. Suggs and his guests Dr. Craig Smith (CEO and Founder of Fostering Success: Boys to Men) and Dr. Renaya Furtick-Wheelan (Executive Director and Cofo...

In this episode of The TOMMIE! Talk Show, T.W. Suggs and his guests, Carston Warner (veteran and author of "A Travel Through Time") and Tom Wagner (veteran and coauthor of the Veteran's Male Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model Treatment Manual), explore the issues many veterans face, but seldom express. This conversation features discussions around PTSD, warning signs that a veteran may need support, the role that toxic masculini...

In Episode 14 of The TOMMIE! Talk Show, host T.W. Suggs and his guests Jesse Winter (CEO & Founder of Duo Storytelling) and Ricardo Richard (Director, writer, and author of "Trauma: Healed People, Heal People") explore the challenges many first-time authors usually face when writing their first book.  Many first-time authors experience writer's block, discouragement, and not fully understanding the editing process. 

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This episode of The TOMMIE! Talk Show focuses on breast cancer awareness and features conversations with guest cohost Lynne Alston (Author of "A Hug Saved My Life" and CEO & Founder of HUGS Around America), special guests Kayla Shuler (CEO & Founder of Kreative Legends Youth Performing Arts Studio), and Marquita Robinson-Garcia (CEO & Founder of DVINITI Skin Care).  This conversation features advice for people who have ...

In this episode of The TOMMIE! Talk Show, TW Suggs and his guests Thomas Butler (CEO and Founder of Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable) and Dr. Sonia Lewis (The Student Loan Doctor) discuss the challenges many parents and students face with navigating and financing college.  This is particularly true for first-generation college students.  

Join TW Suggs and his guests as they explore available resources, tips and advice, and muc...

The financial, mental, and emotional health of communities of color is usually severely impacted due to inequality and systemic racism. Unfortunately, pervasive knowledge gaps also exist that prevent individual and collective healing and wholeness.

In Episode 11 of The TOMMIE! Talk Show, host T.W. Suggs and his guests explore financial health, concepts of beauty, and the psychological undertones associated with each.

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Due to popular demand and the growing need for intelligent conversations around the unique needs and challenges most creatives face, we decided to do part 2 of "Aliens Living Among Us: A Conversation with Brilliant Creatives".  

In this episode, T.W. Suggs interviews Tezarah Wilkins (director, producer, CEO and founder of Wilkins Photographer) and Steven Taylor (photographer, CEO and founder of Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery) to explore s...

The mental (and emotional) well-being of men is being talked about more as many men struggle quietly with mental and emotional health issues that usually go unaddressed.  This episode of The TOMMIE! Talk Show, which is titled, "Beneath His Armor: A Conversation With Men About Men", explores the challenges many men face in silence because of toxic societal standards, cultural norms, and family dynamics. 

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In this episode of The TOMMIE! Talk Show, TW Suggs centers the conversation around the well-being of young black men.  Young black men in America experience unique challenges and need the support of their communities to help navigate them.  One of the biggest challenges they face is safety. 

To help explore these issues and learn more about ways schools and communities can support TW speaks with Jonah, Mujahid, and Noah, three youn...

For the entire month of May, The TOMMIE! Talk Show is celebrating women.  In Episode 6, we celebrated "Phenomenal Women" and their contributions to society, business, and life.  This episode continues the celebration but focuses on celebrating and encouraging women in leadership.  TW is joined by his guest cohost, Stacy DiStefano who is the founder and CEO of Consulting for Human Services and special guest, Kalilah Wright who is th...

Episode 6 of The TOMMIE! Talk Show celebrates and highlights the contributions phenomenal women are making in their communities, families, networks, and places of business.  This episode features interviews with Lisa Little (entrepreneur, cowgirl, and photographer), Dr. Chelsey Green aka The Green Violinist (international recording artist, musician, and professor), and a group discussion with Tina Pelzer (CEO and founder of FAVOR, ...

Worship artists are gifted individuals who create captivating music and sounds that resonate with worshippers and help facilitate worship experiences.  Usually, we don't have an opportunity to speak with these artists to learn more about the story behind some of their music and lyrics. 

Join TW Suggs as he interviews multi-award-winning international worship artist, actress, and talk show host Tamika Patton and multi-award-winning ...

This episode of the TOMMIE! Talk Show features a conversation with Teresa Duncan (Executive Director of the Center for Leadership, Development, and Advocacy) and Aisha Winfield (Executive Director of the Blues Babe Foundation and Camp Jill Scott).  Join TW Suggs (the host) and his guests for a rich and transparent discussion on the challenges many youth face in today's society, the difficulties of running a nonprofit, and what we A...

This episode features engaging conversations about being a creative in today's world.  In many instances, there are more outlets and communities for creative people to engage and get inspired.  Though these communities and outlets exist, it's still easy for a creative to feel like they are outsiders or like they don't belong...ALIENS. 

DonChristian Jones, a rap artist, painter, musician, trailblazer, and co-founder of the nonprofit...

What is an "appetite"?  An appetite can be described as a craving or strong desire for something.  As human beings, we all have them.  Appetites are more than just a craving for food like a Five Guys burger at 11:00pm.  We can have an appetite for anything like power, attention, or sex to name a few.  Usually, whatever we have a strong desire or craving for is what we'll gravitate towards.  We can have appetites for many things, bu...

Men and women of color who are in the entertainment industry face unique challenges whether they are on stage performing or behind the scenes working as producers.  We usually hear about the unique challenges artists encounter, but we seldom explore the challenges producers face.    

Join T.W. Suggs as he dives into the experiences, hardships, and victories of black producers.  

Guests include:

Ta'Rhonda Jones: Ta'Rhonda is an actr...