In this episode of When It Rains, we sit down with a social media influencer whose journey began simply for fun, but quickly grew into a thriving, purpose-driven platform. What started as casual content creation during the uncertainty of the 2020 pandemic became a powerful outlet for connection, creativity, and community. Guided by intention rather than trends, our guest shares how she made conscious decisions about the type of content she would create content rooted in ethics, authenticity, and accountability. With women and Black communities at the center, she discusses the responsibility that comes with influence and why integrity matters more than algorithms or viral moments. This conversation explores how the pandemic shifted perspectives, opened doors for digital storytelling, and allowed creators to show up fully as themselves. Our guest reflects on balancing growth with values, staying aligned with her purpose, and thriving without compromising who she is or who she serves. Influence With Intention is a powerful reminder that real impact happens when influence is used thoughtfully, joyfully, and with care for the communities watching and listening.

In this powerful episode of When It Rains, Martine sits down with the CEO and founder of Lake & Prosper, an apparel brand rooted in inspirational messages and devoted to honoring the beauty, resilience, and culture of Black people. The founder shares the deeply personal journey behind the brand’s creation—one shaped by loss, love, and clarity of purpose.

After the passing of his mother, his world shifted. Through grief came a renewed vision, and Lake & Prosper was born as a tribute not only to her legacy . He opens up about channeling pain into purpose, building a brand that speaks life, and using fashion as a form of affirmation for the culture. This episode explores entrepreneurship, healing, and the transformative power of vision. Listeners will walk away inspired by his story, encouraged by his resilience, and reminded that even through the rain, purpose can prosper. Visit www.lakeandprosper.com and enter discount code-LAKE10 and purchase your merchandise today.

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Karen Canion, for an intimate conversation about the purpose and healing power of forgiveness. Together, we explore what it truly means to release people not through confrontation or closure, but through the quiet, personal act of forgiveness that often happens without the other person ever knowing. Karen shares her transformative journey of letting go of long-held pain, resentment, and disappointment. She opens up about the moment she realized she was carrying weight that wasn’t hers to hold, and how choosing forgiveness set her free emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. She discusses the surprising peace that comes from releasing people who may never apologize, may never acknowledge the hurt, and may never even realize they’ve been forgiven. Throughout the episode, we dive into the liberating truth that forgiveness is not about the other person, it’s about reclaiming your joy, restoring your power, and closing emotional chapters that no longer serve your life’s purpose.

Listeners will walk away encouraged to examine their own “unreleased baggage,” consider who they may need to quietly forgive, and embrace forgiveness as a profound act of self-love and personal freedom.