Nothing To Lose But Yourself
Who am I? What does it mean to be human? Why does the world seem so screwed up and how do we fix it?
You’re invited to join me on my quest to find answers to these and life’s other great questions. Nothing to Lose but Yourself is more than just another self-help or motivational podcast, it’s an engaging and enlightening journey into us.
In some episodes, I will invite you to eavesdrop on the insightful and often irreverent conversations that I have with thought-leaders, fellow artists, entertainers, and friends from a diverse cross section of society about current events and the power of loving and embracing one’s authentic self. In other episodes, I’ll engage in direct conversation with you and reflect on the things I’ve learned and the challenges we face. And I’ll do all of this from my unique perspective as an African American male.
Equal parts spiritual, motivational, educational, and entertaining, Nothing to Lose but Yourself invites us to re-examine long held beliefs and inspires us to discover and love our authentic selves and each other. Together we’ll unearth the power of self-love, learn to live the lives we were created to live, and, in the process, we just may change the world. We owe it to ourselves to at least try, after all life is short and you have Nothing to Lose but Yourself.
Episodes
63 episodes
Ricky Day with actor/producer Jonathan Burke on reprising his role of Eric in the upcoming season 3 of "Harlem,", growing up in Baltimore and the importance of family and the influence of Black women in his life
My guest on the podcast this week is actor Jonathan Burke. He can be seen on Seasons 1, 2, and the upcoming Season 3 of Prime Video’s hit comedy series, “Harlem,” in the recurring role of ‘Eric. Jonathan and I chat about his childh...
Ricky Day with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey on his book Kamala, The Motherland and Me, growing up in Oakland, and the importance of identity
My guest on the season 5 premiere of the podcast is Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey. Dr. Nii is a political journalist, Pepperdine University professor and prominent convener in the fields of dialogue and social change. He is the author of Kamala, Th...
Ricky Day with Darnell L. Moore on the power of LOVE to transform our lives and social movements, his move to Los Angeles and the continuing impact of his book “No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black and Free in America”
My guest on the podcast this week is Darnell L. Moore. Darnell is a media maker, educator, writer and thought leader and the author of the 2019 Lambda Literary Award winning memoir, No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black & Free ...
Ricky Day with Marija Abney on founding The Soapbox Presents, hosting the wildly successful "Stoop concerts" in Harlem, being a Dora Miljae in Black Panther and working with Chadwick Boseman
My guest on the podcast this week is Marija Abney. Marija is a South Carolina native who moved to NY to pursue an arts education at The AIley School at Fordham University and went on to earn her MA in performance studies from NYU. ...
Ricky Day with Gordon Chambers on building a successful music career, the role of love in his creativity and growing up with an expectation of excellence.
My guest on the podcast today is singer-songwriter-producer and recording artist Gordon Chambers. Gordon is a success story in the music industry. His solo albums have been nominated for Independent Soul Album of the Year by Soultracks.com. His...
Ricky Day with O.N.E. the Duo on being the first Black Mother/Daughter duo in country music, RZA as a Dad and co-parent, and modern parenting
My guests on the podcast this week are the historic and dynamic country music group O.N.E. the Duo. These talented ladies are the first Black mother/daughter duo in country music history and they drop their debut album this summer.In ou...
Ricky Day with Dr. Michael A. Lindsey on the mental health crisis in Black young people and the hope present in the midst of the crisis
My guest on the podcast this week is Dr. Michael A. Lindsey. Dr. Lindsey is a noted scholar in the fields of child and adolescent mental health, as well as a leader in the search for knowledge and solutions to generational poverty and inequalit...
Ricky Day with Producer/Director Naimah Jabali-Nash (The 1619 Project) on the power of storytelling to inform and transform the world
My guest on the podcast this week is the dynamic, engaging, and successful journalist and storyteller Naimah Jabali-Nash. Naimah collaborated with acclaimed director, Stanley Nelson,as a producer on Netflix’s Crack: Cocaine, Corruption, C...
Ricky Day with Rahiem Johnson on founding a Black owned travel business and the divine power of world travel to inspire us all to find and love ourselves
My guest on the podcast this week is Raheim Johnson. Raheim is a native of Philadelphia, PA and a son to a single mother of four who at an early age developed a strong desire to travel and see the world. He took his first international trip in ...
Ricky Day with NaTasha Yvette Williams on her 2023 Tony Award nomination, the role of faith and love in her journey, and the evolution of Broadway
My guest on the podcast today is NaTasha Yvette Williams. Natasha is one of the few African American women to consistently star in major roles on Broadway such: Mama Morton in the critically acclaimed Broadway hit Chicago with Bran...
Ricky Day with Eboni K. Williams on her new book Bet on Black, the infamous "bus driver" comment, and perceived divide between Black women and Black men
My guest this week is author, attorney, media personality, and journalist Eboni K. Williams. Eboni is the host and executive producer of Holding Co...
Ricky Day with Eboni K. Williams on her new book Bet on Black, the infamous "bus driver" comment, and the role of LOVE in her life and career
My guest this week is author, attorney, media personality, and journalist Eboni K. Williams. Eboni is the host and executive producer of Holding Co...
Ricky Day with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on his new book, anti-intellectualism, gender and identity and more!
My guest on the podcast this week has been called the most famous astrophysicist of our time. Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, among other books. He is the directo...
Ricky Day with Sanya Richards-Ross on her Olympic Gold Medals, joining the cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta, and the toughest decision of her life
My guest on this 4th Season Premiere episode of the podcast is Sanya Richards-Ross. Sanya is long-ranked the world’s best 400m runner, a 4-time Olympic Gold medal winner, a two time IAAF Athlete of the Year, and Track & Field News’ At...
Ricky Day with indie recording artist Eric Roberson on his new album, navigating the music industry, the divine power of choice, and what fuels his indie spirit.
My guest on the podcast this week is a recording artist who has spent the last 21 years making amazing music and making his way in the music industry, Eric Roberson. Eric has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business, been nom...
Ricky Day with Alisha L. Gordon on founding The Current Project, why helping single Moms helps build healthy communities, faith, family and more!
My guest on the podcast is Alisha L. Gordon. Alisha is an awarded teacher, faith leader, and social strategist whose work intersects social advocacy and culture. She is the founder and Executive Director of
Ricky Day with photographer Cheriss May on the power of images, being a female photo-journalist, and what it takes to build a successful career in photography and a joyful life
My guest on the podcast this week is a dynamic storyteller and beautiful soul, lauded portrait and editorial photographer Cheriss May. In our wide-ranging conversation, Cheriss and I speak about her transition from graphic design to photography...
Ricky Day with Keith Boykin on his new book "Quitting", the Great Resignation, the power of personal freedom and carving your own destiny
My guest on the podcast this week is Keith Boykin. Keith and I chat about his new book "Quitting." In our conversation Keith and I discuss how a desire for freedom and the space to live and enjoy life has lead him and so many of us to "quit" th...
Ricky Day with Kurt Williamson and Warren Oliver of HollandWest Productions about the power of partnerships, paying dues, and believing in self and their work producing the reboot of Yo! MTV Raps
My guests on the podcast this week are Kurt Williamson and Warren Oliver, the creative entrepreneurs behind the reboot of Yo! MTV Raps for Viacom. In our conversation we chat about their journey to entrepreneurship, the power of positive partne...
Ricky Day with Ja'nell Ajani and Jamel Shabazz on the exhibit Peace to the Queen,the importance of documenting history, and unlocking the power of art to heal.
My guests on the podcast this week are cultural producer, curator and current Ph.D Candidate at the University of Texas at Austin Ja’nell Ajani and legendary documentary, fashion, and street pho...
Ricky Day with Ty Hunter on styling Beyonce and Destiny's Child, writing his first book, being a caregiver, and living his truth
My guest on the podcast this week is Ty Hunter. Ty is a designer, fashion stylist, and first time author of the new book "Makeover From Within....
Ricky Day with Shawn A. Ginwright PhD on his book The Four Pivots, Reimagining Justice, and Reimagining Ourselves
My guest this week is Shawn A. Ginwright PhD. Dr Ginwright is a leading innovator, provocateur and thought leader on African American youth, youth activism and youth development. He is the founder and chief executive officer ...
Ricky Day with Deborah Roberts on challenging notions of ideal beauty, repurposing dehumanizing tropes into power symbols, and growing up in East Austin, Texas
My guest on the podcast this week is mixed media artist Deborah Roberts. In our wide-ranging conversation Deborah and I talk about her amazing work which challenges the notion of ideal beauty and humanizes black children, her own childhood in E...
Ricky Day with Michael R Jackson on writing his Tony nominated musical A Strange Loop, winning the Pulitzer, and living authentically
My guest today is playwright, composer, lyricist of the 11 time Tony nominated musical A Strange Loop, Michael R. Jackson. In our conversation, Michael and I chat about his upbringing in a religious family in Detroi...
Ricky Day with Olly Sholotan on playing Carlton Banks on "Bel-Air", living his dreams, and using his art to make a difference
My guest today is Nigerian-American actor, musician, and producer Olly Sholotan. Olly currently stars as ‘Carlton Banks’ in Peacock and Westbrook’s Bel-Air, the reboot of the classic hit series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In our conversation, ...