PLANETROQ PODCAST

PlanetRoq Podcast
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Join host Raquel Herring on a transformative journey through "PlanetRoq," a podcast dedicated to empowering listeners to navigate life's twists and turns with resilience and grace. Inspired by her book "Falling Up: The Unstoppable Journey of a Teer," Raquel invites you to explore the boundless possibilities of existence on PlanetRoq, where it's about building a community, amplifying real stories, engaging in candid conversations, and discovering the threads that connect us all.

  1. Aug 8

    Reggie Leon on Trust, Youth, Housing & Miami Gardens Growth

    What does a city owe its people when trust is fragile,housing pressure is rising, and young people need support before crisis hits? In this episode of PlanetRoq, Councilman Reggie Leon joins Raquel Herring for a conversation about local leadership, trust in government, youth intervention, seniors, housing stability, city growth, and what real service looks like ineveryday life. Reggie Leon is a lifelong resident of Miami Gardens who wasfirst elected in 2018. Drawing from his experience in city leadership, community service, youth mentorship, and more than 20 years with UPS, he talks about what residents need most from local government right now: presence,communication, follow-through, practical service, and leadership that does not lose sight of the people who built the community. This episode explores Miami Gardens through the lens oftrust, dignity, safety, stability, and legacy — and asks a bigger question many communities are facing right now: how does a city grow without making longtime residents feel left behind? Watch, subscribe, and stay connected with PlanetRoq for more conversations on leadership, culture, community, and growth. CONNECT + PARTNER WITH PLANETROQ PlanetRoq is more than a podcast, it’s a growing mediaplatform at the intersection of culture, conversation, and personal transformation. To explore media features, brand partnerships, speakingengagements, guest opportunities, or product gifting and collaborations, visit: https://planetroqpodcast.com/ Raquel Herring is the Moderator and Host of BET’s Point ofView (POV) and the creator of PlanetRoq, where real conversations meet real life, and the deeper layer always lives. BROADCAST + CREDITS PlanetRoq airs Thursdays at 12 noon ET onEnvision-Radio.com. Explore more at:https://planetroqpodcast.com/https://raquelherring.com/

  2. Aug 8

    Paul Wilson on Leadership, Mentorship, Faith & Institutional Trust

    What does real leadership look like when schools are under pressure, trust in institutions is shaky, and young Black men need more than survival strategies? In this episode of PlanetRoq, Paul Wilson joins Raquel Herring for a conversation about leadership, school accountability, mentorship, masculinity, faith, fatherhood, and the long-term work of building stronger communities with dignity. Paul Wilson brings experience from education, public service, youth mentorship, and institutional leadership to a timely discussion about what responsibility really requires. From Juvenile Justice classrooms to billion-dollar school investment questions, this episode explores what communities should expect from leaders and what the next generation needs from us now.Watch, subscribe, and stay connected with PlanetRoq for more conversations that challenge, clarify, and uplift. CONNECT + PARTNER WITH PLANETROQ PlanetRoq is more than a podcast — it’s a growing media platform at the intersection of culture, conversation, and personal transformation. To explore media features, brand partnerships, speaking engagements, guest opportunities, or product gifting and collaborations, visit:https://planetroqpodcast.com/Raquel Herring is the Moderator and Host of BET’s Point of View (POV) and the creator of PlanetRoq where real conversations meet real life, and the deeper layer always lives. BROADCAST + CREDITS PlanetRoq airs Thursdays at 12 noon ET on Envision-Radio.com. Explore more at: https://planetroqpodcast.com/ https://raquelherring.com/ Co-produced by Tylisha of Tye Live Ent and Raquel Herring.

  3. Aug 8

    Kaysia Earley: Justice, Redemption, Public Service & the Road to Congress

    Long before her 2026 campaign for U.S. Congress inFlorida’s 22nd District, criminal defense attorney Kaysia M. Earley joined Raquel Herring on PlanetRoq for a candid conversation about incarceration, redemption, faith, criminal justice and public service. Kaysia recounts going from a young Howard Universitygraduate facing incarceration while pregnant to becoming an attorney advocating for people inside the criminal justice system. The conversation explores racial disparities in thecourts, constitutional rights, rehabilitation, community investment, youth programs, voting and the importance of representation. And in a moment that carries new meaning today, Kaysiatalks about her desire to seek public office again—including the possibility of Congress. This archival interview was recorded before Kaysia Earleylaunched her 2026 congressional campaign and is being republished as part of the PlanetRoq archive. In this episode:• Kaysia’s journey from incarceration to law• Faith and perseverance• Criminal justice and rehabilitation• Her TRAPS constitutional-rights initiative• Representation in law and government• Why local elections matter• Youth investment and gun-violence prevention• Public service and her aspirations to run again PlanetRoq is an independent media program. Publication ofthis interview does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate. 📺 POV airs weeknights at 7:30 p.m. ET on @afrotv, Comcast Xfinity 1623, and AfroTV on YouTube.🎙️ PlanetRoq Podcast is available on YouTube, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Links in bio.

  4. Aug 2

    Senate Runner: Angie Nixon: Who's Cashing In While You Wait - Corporate capture, rigged voting maps, and the cost of living crisis

    Florida State Representative Angie Nixon (https://www.AngieNixon.com) is running for the U.S. Senate in 2026, and she's not waiting for anyone's permission. In this PlanetRoq conversation with host Raquel Herring, Angie names who's actually profiting while working Floridians are told to wait their turn on wages, on housing, on fair representation. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Angie grew up watching her mother work two jobs, was bused across town because her neighborhood school lacked resources, and lost her favorite cousin to gun violence. That history shapes her politics: she's taken on a major grocery chain over price gouging, expanded childcare for thousands of Florida families, and led the resistance to DeSantis's voting maps in the State House. This episode is a candid conversation with Florida State Representative Angie Nixon a Jacksonville native, union organizer, and 2026 U.S. Senate candidate about who power actually serves in America today. Angie names the corporate sectors capturing wealth, the political maps silencing Black communities, and the cost of living crisis squeezing working Floridians. It's a conversation about what change actually costs, and who's prepared to demand it. PlanetRoq is more than a podcast it's a growing media platform at the intersection of culture, conversation, and personal transformation. To explore media features, brand partnerships, speaking engagements, guest opportunities, or product gifting and collaborations, visit: https://planetroqpodcast.com/ Raquel Herring is the Moderator and Host of Afro TV's Point of View (POV) airing weeknights at 7:30 PM ET on Comcast Xfinity channel 1623 and the creator of PlanetRoq, where real conversations meet real life, and the deeper layer always lives. PlanetRoq airs Thursdays at 12 noon ET on Envision-Radio.com. Watch Raquel Herring on Afro TV's Point of View (POV), weeknights at 7:30 PM ET on Comcast Xfinity channel 1623. Explore more at:https://planetroqpodcast.com/https://raquelherring.com/ Co-produced by Tylisha of Tye Live Ent and Raquel Herring.

  5. Jul 29

    Who Gets to Tell Our Stories? Miles Mussenden and Noah Jay Wood on Homage

    Actor-director Miles Mussenden and actor Noah Jay Wood join Raquel Herring to discuss Homage, authentic Black and Caribbean storytelling, leadership on a film set and the limits of AI. Mussenden explains why one location decision could distort an entire community, while Wood shares how trust, observation and “stillness is toughness” shaped his performance as Young Marcus. The conversation expands into creative ownership, social-media gatekeeping, lived experience and the difficult line between helping someone and allowing their crisis to endanger your family. Homage is currently available on Apple TV and Prime Video. Listen, then answer the episode question: What makes a story feel real to you?

    Who Gets to Tell Our Stories? Miles Mussenden and Noah Jay Wood on Homage

  6. Jul 28

    Starling Thomas on Wrongful Incarceration & Born Captive With Naturi Naughton-Lewis

    Wrongfully incarcerated and later victorious on appeal, Starling Thomas reveals how she reclaimed her life and created Born Captive with Power star Naturi Naughton-Lewis.What happens when the justice system takes your freedom but you refuse to let it take your voice? In this powerful episode of PlanetRoq, Raquel Herring sits down with writer, director and brand strategist Starling Thomas, who recounts refusing a plea agreement, facing an expanded federal indictment, being incarcerated and ultimately prevailing on appeal. Starling explains how she used that experience to become a filmmaker and advocate for women whose stories are too often ignored, exploited or misunderstood. The conversation also goes behind the scenes of Born Captive, Starling’s forthcoming short film inspired by her mother’s experience of giving birth while incarcerated. The film stars acclaimed Power actress Naturi Naughton-Lewis, who also serves as co-director and executive producer. Naturi is the co-founder of Take Two Entertainment, the production company she built with producer Xavier “Two” Lewis to support meaningful, underrepresented stories. Starling describes watching Naturi bring the lead character, Naomi, to life and becoming so absorbed in her performance that she momentarily forgot to call “cut.” She also explains how Born Captive connects the treatment of incarcerated pregnant women to a longer historical pattern of Black women giving birth under bondage. Raquel and Starling discuss: Why innocent people may accept plea agreements.How Starling fought her federal conviction on appeal.What women experience inside jails and prisons.The lasting trauma of incarceration and family separation.Pregnancy, shackling and childbirth behind bars.Prison labor and the economics of incarceration.Storytelling as a tool for healing, advocacy and legislative change.Born Captive, starring Naturi Naughton-Lewis.Starling’s documentary project, Black Butterflies.Why your hardest chapter does not have to become the title of your life.This is more than a conversation about wrongful incarceration. It is an urgent examination of truth of the American legal system, plea deals, dignity, power and what it takes to reclaim your story after a system has tried to write it for you. Guest: Starling ThomasWriter • Director • Brand Strategist • Founder, Soulture Media Born Captive: Written and directed by Starling Thomas; starring, co-directed and executive-produced by Naturi Naughton-Lewis. Hosted by: Raquel Herring

    Starling Thomas on Wrongful Incarceration & Born Captive With Naturi Naughton-Lewis

  7. Jan 7

    Spiritual Abuse Starts Small: What We Noticed First (Part 1)

    Part 1 of a testimony series with Joshua and Stephanie: what it looks like when a church starts warm—but later feels spiritually “off.” We talk early red flags, discernment, and how to protect your faith and peace without turning cynical. In Part 1 of this testimony series, Joshua and Stephanie share what it looked like when a church environment started out welcoming—then slowly began to feel “off.” This episode breaks down early church red flags, how manipulation can start subtly, and how to stay grounded in discernment without losing your love for God or community. In this PlanetRoq episode (Part 1 of a multi-part testimony series), ministers Joshua and Stephanie share their experience of finding a new church home, the early dynamics with leadership, and the subtle warning signs they wish they had taken more seriously sooner. You’ll also hear practical discernment principles for anyone who’s trying to follow God without being pulled into confusion, control, or spiritual pressure. This conversation reflects the guests’ personal experiences and allegations as they understood them. The goal is clarity, accountability, and protection—not sensationalism.

    Spiritual Abuse Starts Small: What We Noticed First (Part 1)

  8. 02/19/2025

    Love, Boundaries & Healing: Mat Jeanius on What Men & Women Get Wrong!

    Get ready for a deep, eye-opening conversation on PlanetRoq Podcast hosted by Raquel Herring with guest Mat Jeanius, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in relationships, men’s wellness, and emotional healing. 🌟 From the misconceptions about men’s vulnerabilities to navigating love languages, healthy compromises, and healing from past trauma, this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to build stronger, healthier connections. 💡 In this episode:✔️ Why men struggle with vulnerability & how to change that 🧠✔️ Love languages & how they impact relationships ❤️✔️ The fine line between healthy compromise & self-sacrifice ⚖️✔️ How to heal from past relationship trauma & move forward 💔➡️💖✔️ Navigating external friendships in romantic relationships 👀 If you're in a relationship, single, or just trying to understand love & connection better, this episode is for you! 🎧✨ 📌 Hit play & don’t forget to subscribe for more real talk on love & life! 🚦Hit that subscribe button so you don't miss this amazing episode!   🚥🚨Tune in every Thursday at 12-noon eastern standard time on Envision-Radio.com and catch the video replay right here on YouTube every Saturday.   🔌Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL to stay updated with all our latest episodes. Thank you for being part of the PlanetRoq community!   Don't Miss Out: Catch full video episodes of the PlanetRoq Podcast 📺 here on YouTube every Saturday.   🫵🏽On-the-Go Listening: Listen to the PlanetRoq Podcast while you're on the move! 🎧 Available on Envision-Radio.com and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. New episodes drop every Thursday at 12 noon (EST). Save the date!   Stay Connected: 🛑🪄Subscribe to the channel here: Youtube.com/raquelherring    🫵🏽To be a guest, advertise or sponsor please contact raquel@planetroq.com   🌱Support: get merch from Etsy.com/shop/nvluxuryexclusive or mail gifts of love to: 3R Publishing Group 9 Old Kings Road Suite 123 #1036 Palm Coast, FL 32135   🔦RAQUELHERRING.COM 🔦PLANETROQPODCAST.COM   Follow me on social media: 📸Instagram: My_Roque 🧐TikTok: My_Roque1 📣Facebook: OfficialRaquelHerring 🪄Website: RaquelHerring.com 🎁Sign up for my newsletter: RaquelHerring.com   💖Looking for my book on Amazon? Here it is! https://a.co/d/fyOdjpb Falling Up: The Unstoppable Journey of a Teer - Buy on Amazon

    Love, Boundaries & Healing: Mat Jeanius on What Men & Women Get Wrong!
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Join host Raquel Herring on a transformative journey through "PlanetRoq," a podcast dedicated to empowering listeners to navigate life's twists and turns with resilience and grace. Inspired by her book "Falling Up: The Unstoppable Journey of a Teer," Raquel invites you to explore the boundless possibilities of existence on PlanetRoq, where it's about building a community, amplifying real stories, engaging in candid conversations, and discovering the threads that connect us all.

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  • Creator
    PlanetRoq Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © PlanetRoq Podcast
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