I'll Just Let Myself In
"I’ll Just Let Myself In" is an empowering new podcast dedicated to people who are ready to take a chance on themselves and forge their own path. Hosted by Lish Speaks, each episode explores personal stories, triumphs, and challenges of navigating industries from the “outside-in.” From entrepreneurship to career advancement, self-care to self-discovery, this podcast provides candid conversations, practical advice, and inspirational anecdotes to motivate listeners to embrace their identity, defy societal norms, and pursue their dreams unapologetically. Join us on this journey as we celebrate the strength and tenacity of our guest and hopefully ourselves! It's time to take a chance on yourself and Let Yourself In!
Video version available on the @lishspeaks Youtube channel
Episodes
66 episodes
3 Signs You're Too Distracted to Hear God's Voice
Are you so busy doing "good things" that you're missing Jesus completely?In this powerful solo episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood stories in the Bible: Mary and Martha. When Jesus said "Martha, Martha," it wasn't j...
Love Gets Real When Plans Fall Apart - Into Love Pt 3
A year of moving, shifting plans, and deep loss forces us to define what love looks like when life is not easy. We talk through trust, faith, roles, grief, and joy, and how our marriage grows stronger when we treat everything as “us against the...
Are You Repenting or Ruminating? There's a Difference
Are your thoughts holding you hostage? 🧠💭 In this raw and powerful solo episode, Lish gets real about the mental trap of rumination—replaying the same painful thoughts over and over until they paralyze you. If you've ever felt stuck in your own...
She Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand with $67
From $67 to Multi-Million Dollar Empire: The Salt XO Story That Will Change How You Think About Starting a BusinessWhat happens when a college student with just $67 decides to solve a problem no one was talking about? Jhalesa Seymour di...
How A Trauma Therapist Heals Mind, Body, And Church
We sit with a trauma therapist to trace how perseverance, faith, and therapy meet in real life, from EMDR and somatic grounding to boundaries, attachment, and ADHD in women. We challenge church timelines for healing and share tools that turn pa...
Stop Choosing Good Over Great
The to-do list looks impressive, but is it the work you’re truly called to do? I open up about productive procrastination—the sneaky habit of choosing good, noble tasks to avoid the hard, great thing—and how I’m rebuilding my year around curios...
Stop Hiding Your Ideas! Jaylene Clark Owens on Obedience & Taking Action
Award-winning actress, poet, and spoken word artist Jaylene Clark Owens joins Lish Speaks to share the incredible journey of creating "A Black Girl in Her Braids" - the viral sound that took over TikTok, Instagram, and beyond.In this co...
Year-End Review Of Letting Ourselves In
Doors don’t open themselves—you turn the handle. We close the year with a candid, energizing review of what it took to publish weekly, scale our storytelling, and keep the heart of the show intact while life was loud. From recording between two...
Into Legacy: A Conversation with Dr. Bobby Jones
In this powerful episode, Lish sits down with gospel pioneer and cultural icon Dr. Bobby Jones for an intimate conversation on faith, purpose, and legacy. From building platforms that reshaped gospel music and media to remaining anchored in God...
Give Me A Year And I’ll Show You A Different You - I'll Just Let Myself In w/ Shonda Scott
What if one new thing each month could change the way you think, work, pray, and lead? We invited author, entrepreneur, and fourth-generation business owner Shonda Scott to share the real story behind Give Me A Year and the 12 New Things moveme...
Into Good News w/ Anike and Porsha Love (HLY GIRLS)
Today on I’ll Just Let Myself In, I’m sitting down with two women I truly love in real life — Porsha Love and Anike, the dynamic duo behind HLY GIRLS. They’re here to share the heart and process behind their newest...
Let A Dead Thing Be Dead - Into Transitions
Change showed up with its own timeline and dared me to loosen my grip. I thought Atlanta was the plan—family nearby, a ministry role I fought to earn, momentum building, and a life that finally felt settled. Then a work policy shift pulled us b...
Your Gift Isn’t Late, It’s Loading - Into Acting w/ Atika Greene
The moments that test you most often happen in plain sight: a friend books the role you wanted, a residual check reads one cent, and the phone stays quiet after a big win. Today we sit with actor and creator Atika Greene to unpack what it reall...
Start Before You Feel Ready - Into Film Making w/ Segen Gebremariam-Bush
In this episode of I’ll just let myself in, I sit down with filmmaker, writer, and actress @segengenesis — one half of the powerhouse creative duo behind the film 7 Miles From Forever, now streaming on Tubi.Segen and her husband, @richl...
Who holds you together when life says no? - Into Sisterhood w/ Sefra Gerald
Two sisters trace a life of faith, responsibility, health scares and hilarity, showing how honest boundaries and everyday courage reshape identity and family. We walk through eldest-daughter expectations, real reconciliation with parents, and t...
Young, Ready, and Running - Into State Politics w/ Adrian Consonery Jr.
We sit with AJ, a 25-year-old candidate for Georgia Secretary of State, to talk youth, service, voting rights, and why this “back office” role shapes business, licensing, and fair elections. Faith, family, and HBCU roots ground a campaign built...
God doesn't need your raw talent; He needs your refined skill - Into Impact w/ Ashley Kirkwood
Have you ever wondered why your spiritual gifts aren't translating into the success you envision? The missing piece might be simpler than you think.In this enlightening conversation with attorney, entrepreneur, and speaking coach Ashley...
Finding Grace in Imperfection - Into Worship w/ Jordan G. Welch
Jordan Welch, a worship leader whose live recording "One" has garnered 11 million streams and 6.3 million YouTube views, shares her journey from chemical engineer to gospel star and her approach to authentic worship.• Balancing success ...
Breaking Out of Circles and Into Open Doors - Into Something Different w/ Travis Hall
Travis Hall brings his opera-trained voice to the world of R&B, jazz, and pop with a refreshing authenticity that defies conventional genre boundaries. Born and raised in Atlanta but often told he "talks white," Travis shares the complex jo...
Overlooked to On-Stage and Booked - Into the Overflow w/ Enrique Holmes
What happens when God turns your greatest disappointment into your most powerful ministry moment? Worship leader Enrique Holmes reveals the raw journey that took him from classroom teacher to the Stellar Awards stage in ways he never expected.<...
From Retail to 1.9 Million Followers: Trey Bryant's Journey
Ever wonder what it takes to build a personal brand with millions of followers? Fashion influencer Trey Bryant pulls back the curtain on his journey from retail worker to social media powerhouse with 1.9 million TikTok followers and 1.2 million...
Into Evolution - Women Evolved 2025
The Woman Evolved 2025 conference delivered powerful messages about trusting God through transitions and embracing spiritual evolution without looking back at what's being left behind.• First time attending Woman Evolved conference whil...
Ideas Belong to Those Who Execute Them - Into Successful Failures w/ Kevonstage
Kevin Fredericks (KevonStage) shares his creative journey from Boeing employee to multi-platform entertainer and how he overcame obstacles to build his media empire.• Executing your ideas is crucial because unactivated ideas will find s...
When God's "No" Makes Way for Something Better - Into Recovery w/ Shardae Orr
What if God isn't keeping something from you, but keeping you FOR something? This soul-stirring conversation with Shardae Orr, the self-proclaimed "cool, saved chick," dives deep into trusting God's redirections when life takes unexpected turns...
Loss, Legacy and Starting Over - Into the Fire w/ SSK Music
In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Ssk to talk about the pillars of his life family, career, and faith and how they were all tested when he lost everything in a devastating fire. He opens up about the pain of losing his father, the...