Hope & Humanity with Tanya Holloway

Ep. 7: Pretty, Powerful, and Political: Kasi Gonzalez talks Juneteenth, Civics, and Pageantry

This week on Hope & Humanity, I'm joined by the reigning Mrs. Florida Black United States—Kasi Gonzalez—to talk about...
💬 What Juneteenth really means👑 Competing for the Mrs. Black United States crown📣 Utilizing initiatives like Babblin’ Beauty and #PrettyPolitical to ignite civic engagement
It’s bold. It’s brilliant. And it’s a celebration of beauty with backbone. 🎧 Listen now!

Ep. 6: Perfectly Imperfect: Andrea Matthes Talks Progress Over Perfection

Join me for a candid talk with Andrea Matthes of imperfectlife.com about the trauma caused by years of diet culture, and why you don't have to love your body to respect it.
If you’re tired of chasing someone else’s version of “healthy,” this episode is your guide to reset and start again. 

Ep. 5: From Burnout to Balance: The Importance of Self-Care

Joins us for a much-needed conversation on what it really means to care for your mental health in a world that won’t slow down.

Ep. 4: From The Ground Up: A Future of Belonging for Autistic Adults

Learn about the history and mission of The Ground Up Project, a bold new initiative to create safe, supportive housing and services for autistic adults in Northwest Florida.
www.thegroundupproject.org
 

Ep. 3: Understanding Lipedema: What Every Woman Needs To Know

In our latest Hope & Humanity episode, I sit down with Susan O’Hara—a fellow lipedema warrior and fierce advocate—to talk about our personal journeys with a condition most doctors still don’t understand.
This conversation is full of honesty, insight, and hope—and it’s one every woman needs to hear.

Ep. 2: Fashion, Family, and Finding Your People: The Story of Inclusive Social Club

In this episode, Daniela shares how a simple idea turned into a powerful movement for visibility, encouragement, and belonging for the Autism community.

Ep. 1: Feeding Fish & Fueling Change w/Courtney Dombroski

From a fish-feeding vending machine to founding Eco Clean Marine, Courtney Dombroski's story is a testament to how small actions can lead to significant change.

Welcome to Hope and Humanity

The Hope and Humanity Podcast is here to shed a light on our shared humanity. Being human may be our weakness, but kindness is our greatest strength. So, if you can’t be kind…just be quiet.