WOWW The Podcast

Jaquell Bates

Welcome to the WOW Podcast, where we explore the intersections of health, body, mind, and spirit with your host, Jaquel. In this heart-centered space, we prioritize the importance of mental health, especially in relation to the grieving process. Each episode is designed to provide education, empowerment, and support for those navigating the complexities of loss and emotional well-being. Jaquel shares her personal journey of grieving the tragic loss of her husband, opening up about the raw emotions and challenges that come with such profound loss. She delves into the universal experience of grief, encouraging listeners to validate their feelings and seek the support they need. Through insightful discussions, expert guests, and real-life stories, the WOW Podcast aims to foster open conversations about mental health and bereavement, emphasizing that no one is alone in their struggles. Join Jaquel as she guides you toward healing, understanding, and the resources that can help transform your journey through grief. Together, we can learn to navigate the path forward with hope and resilience. Tune in and take the first step on this vital journey of self-discovery and recovery.

  1. 10/27/2025

    Common Threads for Cancer Awareness: Triumph Over Grief with Nichole Muex

    Host Jaquell Bates welcomes special guest @Nichole Muex, a plus-size model and Founder of Common Threads, to discuss how the grief of losing her mother to pancreatic cancer inspired her to create the fashion show, "Common Threads for Cancer Awareness". Nichole shares her powerful realization that "cancer doesn't discriminate". She details the show's purpose: to unite people—regardless of their differences—to fight the disease by focusing on the "one common thread" they share. Discover the unique show format where designers create collections inspired by different cancer awareness colors, and learn how the event aims to drive much-needed education and awareness for various cancers. The conversation offers a deep, transparent look into finding strength and victory in the face of profound loss. Nichole opens up about how her deep faith, a supernatural strength, and her mother’s legacy of worship carried her through a year of depression. She and Jaquell, who shares her own recent experience with grief, stress the vital importance of releasing trauma, speaking life, and choosing to walk in the purpose that emerges from pain.  This episode is a call to obedience, worship, and action, encouraging listeners to turn their sorrow into advocacy and to invest in their own health and knowledge.  The Common Threads for Cancer Awareness fashion show is scheduled for November 9, 2025, at The Clyburn (2202 West Clybourn) in Milwaukee. For tickets and information, follow Nichole's event on Instagram (@CommonThreads4Cancer),  Facebook, or email cancer4CommonThreads@gmail.com.

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Welcome to the WOW Podcast, where we explore the intersections of health, body, mind, and spirit with your host, Jaquel. In this heart-centered space, we prioritize the importance of mental health, especially in relation to the grieving process. Each episode is designed to provide education, empowerment, and support for those navigating the complexities of loss and emotional well-being. Jaquel shares her personal journey of grieving the tragic loss of her husband, opening up about the raw emotions and challenges that come with such profound loss. She delves into the universal experience of grief, encouraging listeners to validate their feelings and seek the support they need. Through insightful discussions, expert guests, and real-life stories, the WOW Podcast aims to foster open conversations about mental health and bereavement, emphasizing that no one is alone in their struggles. Join Jaquel as she guides you toward healing, understanding, and the resources that can help transform your journey through grief. Together, we can learn to navigate the path forward with hope and resilience. Tune in and take the first step on this vital journey of self-discovery and recovery.