As we wrap Season 1 of Black and CULTivated, I sit down with two of my childhood friends Jen and Genise — whom I grew up with in the Worldwide Church of God. 👀✨In this episode, you’ll hear a little more about my story and how the three o...

We’re making up for lost time and blessing your feed with TWO episodes today! 🎉In this one, I sit down with Hersal Pickett — a former member of my old church (but not my congregation) — who opens up...

Only 3 more episodes left in Season 1 of Black and CULTivated.And the final eps are diving headfirst into my own cult, The Worldwide Church of God. ⛪️🚩First up, Ms. Pam Redd, a brilliant educator and musician who attended WWCG from ...

Hey fam,Just a heads up we are skipping a week so there will be no new episode on 5/11/25. There's only a few more episodes left in Season 1 of Black and CULTivated; we want to take the week to make sure all is good as the next episodes ...

WTF is #culthopping ?!  Well, find out as we talk to our girl, Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, and cult expert Nikki G. After having been in several cults herself, Nikki took a step back, did the work, and wanted to be a voic...

This week, I'm talking to the QUEEN of taking down cults herself, our sis from across the pond: Rachael Reign.Rachael was in the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (aka UCKG) for 7 years,  recruited at just age 13. After breaki...

Dr. Kamasi Hill is Black but NOT CULTivated. Dr. Hill was never part of a cult BUT he is a dope ass historian, theologian with a focus on African American religious history and award winning teacher. Plus, he is an amazing filmmake...

This week, Black and CULTivated welcomes another bad ass, my lovely Filipina sister Giovannie Espiritu. Giovannie is an actor, activist, writer, and director who shares her experience of being in a biblical doomsday cult that was part of the...

In Part 1, we met badass Katurah Topps, a civil rights attorney, resilient fighter, and cult survivor. In Part 2 we will follow her escape from the House of Yahweh, her reintroduction to the world, and the obstacles faced post-cult....

Katurah Topps is a resilient fighter and survivor. As a civil rights attorney from St. Louis, Missouri, now based in New York, Katurah is a true badass who fights against racially discriminatory systems at all levels. You may also ...

In the debut episode of Black and CULTivated,  meet the multi-talented Yvette Lovstad. Yvette joined and survived on just one but two cults - Scientology and One Taste. Yvette is a stand-up comedian, actor, and karaoke star. From her days ...

Introducing Black and CULTivated: The Groundbreaking Comedy Podcast Exploring the Stories of Black Cult Survivors premieres March 31, 2025. This limited-series weekly show delves into the experie...