The Back to Me Podcast
Yoli fuses an arsenal of talents and wears many hats as the show’s host, which includes her 25 years as an educator in multicultural communities (for third graders to high schoolers, college students and adults), a Master of Education Degree in Cross-Cultural Teaching, while becoming a veteran songwriter/singer, recording artist, performer, author, speaker, SEL coach (Social Emotional Learning) and voracious entrepreneur.
In her college years, she endured the life-altering trauma of being sexually assaulted. While it devastated her, it also fueled her recognition and relationship with a Higher Being that is always protecting and present in her life. Her resilient spirit and therapy helped her get “back to me,” which triggered her desire to help young Black women who have suffered trauma or who were led astray to get back to being themselves—always!
It’s that broader sense of purpose she hopes to inspire students with on her podcast—to cultivate a safe environment for positive self-exploration, academic success, and personal fulfillment, while offering tips on how to build a career they love.
The Back to Me Podcast is a Yoli Tamu Enterprises production. AJP Productions produces the audio, mixing and editing. Simplecast distributes the podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple, and Google Podcasts. A full catalog of episodes is available by clicking here. For more information about Yoli Tamu click here.
Divine 9 Series
Alpha Phi Chapter member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Dr. Jessica Jackson discusses how you can overcome the stigma of being a strong Black woman in society and on campus.
Nutrition Specialist and Nu Lambda Chapter member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Sheniqua Lasker joins us to share how she was able to navigate the loss of her father with the help of her sorors, family members and student health counselors.
Delta Chapter member of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Dr. Markeith Royster shares why it is essential to let go of the Imposter Syndrome.
Love Series
As the #1 Virtual Engagement Strategist for young people all over the world, Shaun shares the value in admiring yourself, as opposed to fixing yourself.
Rev. Arlene shares how she came to know and understand the divinity in others, so she could love unconditionally.
Joy shares the importance and value in loving intelligently, even while your brain is on those “love drugs”.
Women’s History Month Series
Top 5 Hair Salon owner and stylist in Los Angeles, Tanisha Knox of Knox Salon talks about how the products you use on your hair and the food you consume all have a direct impact on the health of your hair, skin and scalp.
Personal Stylist, Roxanne Carne joins us to share how she took her love for fashion and turned it into a respected nationwide styling business that has allowed her to collaborate with personal clients, small businesses and large corporations.
Board-Certified Trichologist and Founder of Mahogany Hair Revolution Salon & Trichology Clinic, Dr. Kari shares how her late mother’s natural hair care journey inspired her to help young Black women fall in love with their hair.
Sexual Assault Month Series
Advocate Specialist for the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program (IVPP) at Howard University, Teaira Garnett discusses the valuable and confidential nonreporting services that IVPP offers its students on and off campus.
Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jasmine Winbush offers ways to help you find inner strength and inner power after experiencing trauma.
Assistant Director, Education and Outreach Manager for the Office of Sexual Harassment/Assault Education & Response (SHARE) at Stanford University, Grace Poon Ghaffari joins us to discuss how students advocated for institutional resources to prevent and raise awareness of sexual violence.
Honoring Our Veterans Series
Major (Ret.) Samuel Moore of the U.S. Air Force shares the advantages of earning your college degree in the only accredited associate degree program in the military and he encourages you to pursue a four-year degree to become an officer.
Whether you plan to enlist in the military or pursue a career of your choice, Colonel (Ret.) Teresa Townsend explains how the ROTC can help you develop leadership and discipline skills for the workplace.
Major Adrian Law of the U.S. Space Force joins us to talk about how his mentors helped him develop the self-discipline he would need to become the protector, provider, partner and pathfinder in this new military branch.