In the wake of the announcement that Martin University—Indianapolis’s only predominantly Black institution of higher education—is pausing operations, I sat down with Wildstyle Paschall for a necessary and timely conversation about the history of Black Indianapolis and how it continues to shape the city we live in today. Wildstyle is a local activist, community organizer, musician, and historian whose deep knowledge of Black history, culture, and resistance offers critical context for understa...
On this episode of Terrell Talks, I’m joined by the brilliant Nicole Kearney for a powerful conversation on business, belief, and strategic growth. Nicole’s journey is a masterclass in trusting your voice and honoring your vision—from her roots as a writer, to launching Sip & Share Wines, and ultimately opening Sip Easy Indy, one of Indianapolis’ newest and most dynamic gathering spaces. Nicole is one of only two Black-owned wine companies in the state of Indiana and one of the most succe...
What does it mean to grieve out loud? To take the unimaginable pain of losing someone you love—and transform it into a mission for healing, community, and purpose? In this powerful episode of Terrell Talks, I sit down with Aarin and Naima, the sister and mother of Anthony Brown—a vibrant young soul whose life was taken far too soon. Together, they share how their personal loss gave rise to Self-Love Sanctuary, a movement driven by healing, community building, and unapologetic self-love. We ta...