In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Passenger Seat Parlay, I sit down with Sydney, a fitness influencer, breast cancer survivor, new mother, and holistic wellness advocate whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

At just 25 years old, Sydney was in the best shape of her life, having recently celebrated her first bodybuilding competition victory, when she received a life-altering breast cancer diagnosis.

What followed was a journey of resilience, self-discovery, healing, and redefining what it truly means to be strong.

Now in remission, Sydney has transformed her experience into a passion for holistic health and wellness, embracing a new chapter as a mother while inspiring others to prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

We dive into the realities of navigating a cancer diagnosis at a young age, the intimidation of starting a fitness journey, the power of listening to your body, and finding purpose through life’s unexpected challenges.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this conversation is a reminder that strength isn’t always measured by what our bodies can do, but by what we overcome.

In this edition of Passenger Seat Parlay: Industry Insights, we sit down with recording artist Azilde for an intimate conversation about artistry, culture, and the enduring influence of Bolero music.

Azilde takes us inside her journey as an artist, from the experiences and musical influences that shaped her to finding her own voice within a genre rooted in romance, emotion, and storytelling. We explore the history and lifestyle surrounding Bolero, what it means to represent the genre as a contemporary artist, and the responsibility—and opportunity—that comes with introducing its sound to a new generation of listeners.

We also look ahead as Azilde shares insight into her creative process, her evolution as a recording artist, and the projects currently shaping the next chapter of her career.

More than an artist interview, this conversation is an exploration of how music carries culture forward while still leaving room for reinvention.

This is Industry Insights: a closer look at the people, passion, and purpose behind the work.

On this episode of Passenger Seat Parlay, I linked up with Ty and Travis, two-thirds of the dynamic trio behind the My 20/20 Podcast (Eric, you were missed! ), for a conversation that went exactly where you’d expect—and then completely off the rails.

We get into what it really means to be a Blerd (Black Nerd), our love for anime and nerd culture, and what it’s like existing in spaces where Blackness and geek culture collide. But of course, we couldn’t stop there.

The conversation opens up into marriage, dating, relationships, love, and the realities of navigating partnership as grown-a** adults—with plenty of laughs, hot takes, and side quests along the way.

Anime. Black nerd culture. Marriage. Relationships. And three people with microphones and opinions.

Yeah… buckle up.

Featuring: Ty & Travis of the My 20/20 Podcast Hosted by: Valkerey Reign | Passenger Seat Parlay