Join us for a special episode as Nichole sits down with two inspiring students from Woodlawn High School to talk about the WOW Forum—which stands for Wisdom of Woodlawn. This youth-centered platform amplifies young voices through podcast episodes, creative workshops, and honest community dialogue. WOW explores personal and collective growth while celebrating the wisdom already present in our neighborhoods.

In this meaningful conversation, Jacques and Brent open up about the challenges of being high school students today, their hopes for the future, and the importance of building stronger community connections. And in a fun twist, they turn the mic around and interview Nichole—putting her in the hot seat!

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In this episode, we sit down with Alabama, syndicated radio personality and host of The Alabama Show on 103.7 The Q. Alabama shares how a simple email to APC turned into a meaningful partnership rooted in her personal experience—the overdose loss of her mother. She opens up about how this tragedy impacted her and how she uses her platform to amplify her mother's story, creating space for families and individuals affected by substance use disorder.

Alabama also reflects on her path into radio and how making key mindset shifts has helped her grow—personally and professionally. These changes have shaped how she shows up in the world and deepened her ability to connect with others. She also shares what life looks like outside of the studio, including her love for animals. Tune in for an honest, powerful conversation about healing, purpose, and using your voice to build community.

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On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Emma Kay, Associate Professor at UAB’s School of Nursing and someone who's doing incredible work at the intersection of HIV care, substance use, and harm reduction. She’s all about building real, lasting connections between healthcare providers and the people they serve—especially those facing stigma and barriers to care. From her roles at the UAB Center for AIDS Research and the Center for Addiction and Pain Prevention and Intervention, Dr. Kay is helping shift how the medical world supports people with HIV and substance use disorders.

In our conversation, Dr. Kay breaks down what relational harm reduction really means—and how it can completely reshape healthcare. We talk about how her early experiences during an undergrad internship opened her eyes to the deep-rooted stigma around HIV, and how that pushed her toward work focused on empathy, trust, and patient-provider relationships. She shares how creating space for real, honest communication isn’t just ideal—it’s essential for better outcomes, especially for those often left out of the system.

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