Your Hero’s Journey

Pretty Privilege & the Funding Game

Riana gets candid about something most founders won't say out loud — the role attraction and appearance play in early-stage funding. From noticing the drop in male investor follow-ups after cutting her hair, to reflecting on being "flown out" in her twenties without fully understanding why, she breaks down the unspoken interpersonal dynamics behind the money. Honest, sharp, and long overdue.

She Built the Future | AI, Food & Purpose ft. Riana Lynn

She never applied for a job in her life. Instead, she emailed her way into Obama's White House, learned how money moves inside a $2B private equity firm, and then built an AI company changing what billions of people eat. Riana Lynn is doing it all as a Black queer woman in one of the least diverse industries on the planet — and she's not waiting for permission.
Main Topics:
How AI is reshaping the food industry and global supply chains
Why half of entry-level white-collar jobs could disappear in 5 years — and which jobs are actually safe
The real funding roadmap for founders who don't have the "right" network
Why she cut her hair mid-fundraise and what happened to her checks
What it means to be a "conscious AI leader"
Living in purpose while running a company that feeds billions
If you're looking for insight into the future of AI, what it truthfully takes to raise millions, or how food security is being reshaped, this episode is for you! 

The .05%: Artists Who Last vs Those Who Don't ft. Ye Ali

Most people don't make it in the music industry. Statistically, 86% of artists are never discovered. So what separates the ones who do? 
This month on Your Hero's Journey, we're diving into the music industry, and Savannah kicks things off with a conversation that's equal parts tactical and deeply human. Grammy-winning producer and R&B artist Ye Ali opens up about the scrappy early days, building a network that actually shows up for you, turning down deals that didn't feel right, and what taking care of his dad taught him about purpose, legacy, and what really matters. This is a conversation about longevity — in your career and in life.
In this episode, we cover:
- What it really means to have an entrepreneurial mindset as an artist — even when you're signed- How Ye Ali funded his career through modeling, brand deals, and investors before music paid the bills- The $500 music career starter guide — where to actually put your money when you're just getting started- Why he chose supporters over fans and how one real interaction can spawn 20 new listeners- Why he turned down label deals, fake PR relationships, and requests to over-sexify his image — and what it cost him- Protecting your peace in an industry designed to compromise it
enjoy!

Sell to Your People: WeezyWTF on Building Brands Your Audience Believes In

In this episode, WeezyWTF gets real about what it actually takes to build something from the ground up as a Black woman entrepreneur.
 
From opening a gym to running a production company to owning a brand, Weezy has done it across every vertical — and she's not holding back on the lessons learned. She opens up about letting go of the anger that comes with being overlooked, shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance, and why chasing corporate validation might be the thing holding you back. Her message? Stop waiting for the room to let you in — go straight to your people. They will show up. A must-listen for any woman building something real.

From Sex Talk to Bestseller: WeezyWTF on Still Not Being 'Brand 'Safe'

What happens when you build an empire after talking about sex—then everyone still only sees you as the "sex girl"? WeezyWTF gets brutally real about the moment an agency told her she wasn't "brand safe" despite selling a New York Times bestselling book.
In this raw conversation, Weezy breaks down the double standards she faces as a Black woman creator, why she rebranded her hit podcast from Whorible Decisions to Decisions, Decisions (and whether it actually hurt or helped). She's not holding back on the racism, the exhaustion, or the tears that came with being reduced to sex work while building multiple successful businesses.
If you've ever felt pigeonholed by your brand, told you're "too much," or wondered why some creators get to evolve while others stay stuck—this one's for you.
Topics: Personal branding, creator economy, podcast monetization, rebrand regrets, influencer marketing, breaking stereotypes, New York Times bestseller, building community, brand perception, entrepreneurship, self-help

WeezyWTF: Building an Unconventional Business Unapologetically, Sex & Self-Worth

In this episode, WeezyWTF and Savannah Hart sit down to unpack building a business in an unconventional industry and the realities of growing a sex-positive brand. We get real on how shame, religion, and society shape the way women love, lead, and see themselves.
Weezy is the co-host of Whoreible Decisions (now Decisions, Decisions), co-author of NY Times Bestselling Book, No Holes Barred, and co-founder of Pilates studio, TrapHaus.
From growing up feeling “different,” to navigating guilt in relationships, to redefining success beyond followers and numbers, this conversation dives into what it really takes to live and build in alignment.
We discuss:
✨ How religion and culture influence intimacy and confidence✨ Unlearning shame around sex, desire, and ambition✨ Being a “misfit” and turning it into power✨ Choosing impact over metrics✨ Building without betraying yourself
This episode is for founders who are looking to build authentic, uncensored businesses that can scale to any industry.

Treat Yourself Like a Business (influencers + creators)

This conversation is a must-listen for creators navigating brand deals, usage rights, and how to properly value their work.
In this standout moment from a larger episode, I sit down with creator and host Jamiersen Green to break down the real rules behind creator rate negotiation — including why Black creators continue to be underpaid, how brands assess usage and credentials, and what creators need to advocate for themselves more confidently.
We unpack:
Why creators with the same reach are still paid drastically different rates
How usage rights quietly impact long-term value
The difference between visibility and credibility in brand partnerships
What creators should stop giving away for free
How to position yourself more like a founder — not just talent
If you’re building a personal brand, negotiating partnerships, or inspired by leaders like Emma Grede who understand ownership, leverage, and long-term equity — this episode will sharpen your mindset and your ask.
🎙️ This clip is pulled from a longer, in-depth conversation now live on the podcast.

Success Requires Visibility: Jamiersen Green’s Blueprint for Sustainable Content Creation

Success is 50% work + 50% visibility.
We’re kicking off 2026 with the art of sustainable content creation with Jamiersen Green. He owns his own agency, is a host and a content creator who’s interviewed everyone from Kevin Durant to the Governor of Michigan.
This episode is for anyone who knows it's time to strategically market their skills and brand themselves, in the most non-cringe way. 
In this episode, we talk about:
what it actually takes to build a sustainable full-time creator career
how to negotiate your rate without fumbling the relationship
why creators have to stop chasing “popular” and start moving like a business
how prayer, fasting, and stillness helped him make career-defining decisions
Creator negotiation gems: deliverables, usage, whitelisting, and pricing your time
New York dating + why Instagram is absolutely a dating app 😭
Thank you for listening, xx

Imani Ellis: Act of Surrendering

A candid conversation on New Year planning, spiritual alignment, and the balance between ambition and surrender. We unpack the SPIRIT framework—Stillness, Priorities, Infrastructure, Relationships, Integration, and Timing—while exploring the concept of “the whisper,” work ethic vs. faith, and how high-achieving women can release control without losing momentum.
A grounded take on intentional planning, purpose-led work, and sustainable success.

CultureCon Founder: Imani Ellis on Faith, Executive Presence & the Call

In this conversation I sit down with Imani Ellis, founder & CEO of CultureCon, to talk about what it really looks like to build a movement, not lose yourself in the grind, and listen to the whisper. We get into how she walked away from the “dream job” to go all in on CultureCon and why she believes obsession is required to start, but sustainability is required to stay.
In this ep we also discuss:
- Prioritizing friendships and relationships when you’re an ambitious, always-working woman- Practicing quiet time and Sabbath while running a growing company- Structuring the week for deep work, rest, and creativity- Executive presence for the quiet, observant leaders - Handling public criticism with grace, data, and discernment 
If you’re navigating ambition, faith, and alignment in real time — this episode is for you.