❤️ ARE WE IN LOVE WITH WHO SOMEONE REALLY IS… OR WHO WE WANT THEM TO BE?

On Episode 124 of The Core Queen Chat, host Dee Dee Legette welcomes talented writer, producer, and actress Denise Yolén for an honest, thought-provoking conversation about love, relationships, identity, storytelling, and the power of representation in film.

Denise, a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, shares insights into her creative journey, including her first feature film, Sundays in July, and her second feature, A Story About You, which premiered at the 2026 Slamdance Film Festival and screened at the American Black Film Festival and Essence Festival of Culture.

But this conversation goes far beyond filmmaking!

💎 In this episode, we explore:

- Love vs. Illusion: Are we falling in love with someone's true character or the potential we've imagined?

- Dating Red Flags: Why listening, observing, and recognizing patterns matter in relationships.

- Black Love & Representation: Challenging the belief that Black relationships must always involve struggle and hardship.

- Healthy Relationships: Understanding emotional connection, communication, and how we navigate conflict.

- The Power of Storytelling: How Denise uses film to explore identity, intimacy, and the complexities of human connection.

- Creative Purpose: The journey of bringing authentic stories to the screen as an independent filmmaker.

Denise challenges us to examine the stories we tell ourselves about love and the stories we see represented on screen.

❤️ Sometimes the greatest relationship lesson is learning to see people for who they are—not who we hope they'll become.

🎙️ Whether you're navigating relationships, discovering your creative purpose, or simply looking for an authentic conversation, this episode offers something to reflect on.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Have you ever fallen in love with someone's potential instead of who they actually were?

👑 Hosted by: Dee Dee Legette, The Core Queen

🎬 Guest: Denise Yolén — Writer | Producer | Actress

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On Episode 123 of The Core Queen Chat, host Dee Dee Legette sits down with nationally recognized HIV advocate, speaker, and case manager Dominique Grant for a powerful conversation about breaking the silence, confronting stigma, and choosing to live out loud.

Diagnosed with HIV in 2015, Dominique spent years navigating her diagnosis privately before stepping boldly into advocacy. In 2024, she broke her silence and launched Walking In My Reality, transforming her personal journey into a platform for education, empowerment, faith, and hope.

Dominique shares what it took to move from silence to purpose, why HIV stigma remains such a major barrier—particularly in Black communities—and how churches and faith communities can become safer spaces for honest conversations about HIV.

As one of the women featured in the documentary Beyond the Diagnosis, Dominique is helping change the narrative of what living with HIV looks like. Her message is clear: a diagnosis does not define your worth, your future, or your ability to thrive.

🎙️ The Core Queen Chat – Episode 123

👑 Hosted by Dee Dee Legette

🎤 Guest: Dominique Grant

Topics include: HIV awareness, HIV stigma, women and HIV, faith, Black communities, advocacy, knowing your status, living out loud, purpose, and Beyond the Diagnosis.

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What happens when you stop allowing a diagnosis to define your identity and finally find the courage to live in your truth?

On Episode 122 of The Core Queen Chat, host Dee Dee Legette sits down with Millicent Foster, community advocate, public speaker, family educator, and HIV criminalization reform advocate, for an intimate conversation about living with HIV, breaking the silence, self-acceptance, and discovering purpose through personal transformation.

After spending seven years navigating her diagnosis privately, Millicent found her power when she shared her story publicly for the first time. What began as a journey marked by stigma, silence, and difficulty embracing her own reflection evolved into a mission of helping others find their voices, protect their peace, and love themselves wholeheartedly.

We also dive into the powerful documentary Beyond the Diagnosis, narrated by Santia Bailey, which follows Millicent alongside Dr. Joyce Turner-Keller and Dominique Grant as they challenge misconceptions surrounding HIV and highlight the lives of Black women who are not simply surviving their diagnosis—they are THRIVING.

In this episode, we explore:

• Living with HIV and overcoming internalized stigma.
• The emotional journey from silence to self-love.
• HIV criminalization and the importance of education and advocacy.
• Why knowing your HIV status matters.
• The importance of sisterhood, chosen family, and safe spaces.
• The impact of Beyond the Diagnosis and changing the narrative surrounding women living with HIV.
• Finding your voice and using your story to empower others.

Millicent's journey reminds us that your diagnosis is not your identity, your past does not determine your future, and your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

🎙️ The Core Queen Chat — Episode 122 👑 Host: Dee Dee Legette ✨ Guest: Millicent Foster 🎬 Documentary: Beyond the Diagnosis

Know your status. Protect your peace. Live in your truth. Thrive beyond the diagnosis.

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What does it truly mean to live beyond the diagnosis?

On Episode 121 of The Core Queen Chat, Dee Dee Legette sits down with Dr. Joyce Turner-Keller, minister, writer, actor, community organizer, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, health educator, and longtime HIV advocate—for a powerful conversation about faith, stigma, resilience, healing, and choosing to thrive while living with HIV.

Dr. Joyce opens up about her own diagnosis, the emotional journey toward embracing her worth, and the stigma she has experienced, even within the church community. She shares why faith has remained central to her life and why Black churches and communities must continue having honest conversations surrounding HIV.

We also dive into the documentary Beyond the Diagnosis, which follows Dr. Joyce alongside Dominique Grant and Millicent Foster as they challenge outdated perceptions of what living with HIV looks like. Through their stories, the film highlights the importance of sisterhood, chosen family, advocacy, self-love, and moving from simply surviving to thriving.

Dr. Joyce also discusses her work through Aspirations, Straight Talk at the Kitchen Table, and The Shackle Series, and why storytelling remains one of her most powerful tools for breaking silence and fighting stigma.

This episode is a reminder that a diagnosis is part of someone's story, it is not the entirety of who they are.

🎧 Episode 121 of The Core Queen Chat 🎙️ Hosted by Dee Dee Legette ✨ Guest: Dr. Joyce Turner-Keller

“I am more than a diagnosis… I’m walking through the fire, and I’m coming out gold.”

What happens when your vision extends far beyond the talent that first opened the door?

This week on The Core Queen Chat, host Dee Dee Legette sits down with Celebrity Chef Stanford, an award-winning executive chef, entrepreneur, television personality, author, fashion designer, and brand creator whose journey proves that you don't have to limit yourself to one lane.

Chef Stanford has prepared cuisine for celebrities, professional athletes, entertainers, and distinguished guests and has been recognized as a three-time Featured Chef during Super Bowl festivities. His culinary journey has also taken him around the world through the Legacy Tour, including travels and appearances in Ghana and Dubai, where he has combined his love of food with entrepreneurship and cultural connection.

But the kitchen was only the beginning.

Through the Celebrity Chef Stanford brand, he has expanded his vision into signature BBQ sauces, gourmet seasonings, premium beverages, specialty products, and Urban Gear, his lifestyle apparel brand.

Chef Stanford is also taking his talents to television as the creator and host of From The Streets To The Kitchen, premiering Fall 2026. The series will showcase fine dining and world cuisine while highlighting the culture, creativity, and stories behind each dish. He also hosts the podcast An Intimate Conversation and continues to develop projects across television, film, publishing, and entertainment.

In this episode, we discuss culinary excellence, entrepreneurship, brand building, international experiences, creating multiple streams from your gifts, navigating the entertainment industry, staying committed to your vision, and building a legacy that extends beyond yourself.

We also get personal as Chef Stanford shares the best advice he's ever received and what he would tell his 15-year-old self today.

Whether you're a chef, entrepreneur, creative, or simply someone with a dream bigger than one career path, this conversation is a reminder that your gift may open the first door—but your vision, discipline, and willingness to evolve can create an entire legacy.

🎧 Listen now to The Core Queen Chat and discover how Celebrity Chef Stanford is taking his vision from the kitchen to the global stage.

This week on The Core Queen Chat, Dee Dee Legette sits down with Uno the Chosen One for a deeply personal conversation about identity, faith, trauma, spiritual awakening, creativity, and discovering purpose through life's trials.

Uno the Chosen One describes himself as a spiritual leader and earth angel whose journey has been shaped by his belief in God, Jesus Christ, spiritual consciousness, and a calling to help others awaken to their own authentic paths.

An actor, model, singer, spoken-word poet, and published author, Uno shares his life story in his autobiography, The Origin Story of Mrs #1: The Awakening of Uno the Chosen One. The book chronicles a journey from trauma and silence to transformation and spiritual empowerment—turning difficult experiences into lessons, growth, and a deeper understanding of purpose.

The conversation also explores Mrs #1, Uno's outward expression of the divine feminine. Through styling, singing, poetry, and spirituality, Mrs #1 represents another dimension of Uno's creative and spiritual expression.

Listeners will also hear about Uno's music, including the single “1F UR W0ND3R1NG,” available on streaming platforms.

Throughout this episode, we explore faith, identity, authenticity, overcoming trauma, embracing every part of yourself, spiritual transformation, creative expression, and what it means to believe your life has a greater purpose.

Whether or not your spiritual beliefs mirror Uno's, this conversation invites you to think about your own journey, the experiences that have shaped you, and what it means to live authentically.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation on The Core Queen Chat and join us for another powerful story of transformation, healing, and purpose.

On Episode 118 of The Core Queen Chat, Dee Dee Legette sits down with Charlotte radio legend Brian “Mr. Incognito” Robinson for a conversation about longevity, purpose, music, leadership, and the evolution of Black radio.

From beginning his career as an intern at Power 98 in 1996 to becoming a longtime on-air personality, mix-show DJ, Production Director, and Program Director, Mr. Incognito has had a front-row seat to nearly three decades of change in radio, hip-hop, R&B, and Charlotte culture.

In this episode, we talk about his journey from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte, the mentors who helped shape his career, working his way up in the radio industry, developing new talent, and what it takes to remain relevant in an era of streaming, podcasts, social media, and viral content. We also get to know Brian Robinson beyond the microphone and discuss the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

This conversation is about more than radio—it’s about consistency, evolution, community, mentorship, and staying true to your purpose while the world around you changes.

🎙️ The Core Queen Chat — Episode 118 Guest: Brian “Mr. Incognito” Robinson

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What happens when the career you've always dreamed of suddenly comes to an end?

On this episode of The Core Queen Chat, host Dee Dee Legette welcomes Noel "Paris Fit" Davis, an award-winning personal trainer, wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and founder of The Paris Fit Wellness Foundation.

Noel shares her remarkable journey from pursuing her dream career as an archaeologist to surviving a life-changing car accident that completely altered the trajectory of her life. Rather than allowing tragedy to define her, she transformed her pain into purpose, dedicating her life to helping others achieve better health, confidence, and overall wellness.

As the founder of Paris Fit LLC, creator of the 3x globally recognized Gym In A Box, and recipient of Philadelphia Magazine's Best Trainer of the City, Noel has made it her mission to remove barriers to fitness and make wellness accessible to everyone—from children and seniors to everyday individuals looking to reclaim their strength.

In this inspiring conversation, we discuss:

• Overcoming life's unexpected setbacks
• Turning pain into purpose
• Building a successful wellness brand
• Creating innovative fitness solutions
• Entrepreneurship and leadership
• The importance of serving your community
• Health, healing, and resilience
• The best advice she's ever received
• What she would tell her 15-year-old self

Whether you're navigating a major life transition, building a business, or looking for motivation to prioritize your health, Noel's story is proof that your greatest setback can become the foundation for your greatest purpose.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will challenge you to embrace change, believe in yourself, and keep moving forward—no matter where your journey begins.