Nothing To Lose But Yourself
Ricky Day
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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.
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Ricky Day with Rasheed Newson on co-showrunning the hit TV series Bel-Air, growing up in Indiana, living life authentically and his new book My Government Means to Kill Me
Nothing To Lose But Yourself
05/10/22 • 64 min
My guest on the podcast this week is screenwriter, author, and showrunner Rasheed Newson. Rasheed and his writing and producing partner T. J. Brady have worked on The Chi and Narcos among other drama series, and currently serve as the showrunners for the hit series Bel-Air on Peacock which reimagines the classic sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as a drama. Rasheed and I talk about his upbringing in Indiana, the first time he held a boy's hand, finding himself while attending Georgetown University and the journey to his current role as showrunner on the hit series Bel-Air on Peacock!
His first novel "My Government Means to Kill Me" is available for preorder.
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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
Nothing To Lose But Yourself
06/06/23 • 74 min
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 Brandy, Ms Sophia in The Color Purple with Fantasia, A Night with Janis Joplin as Aretha Franklin, and currently as Sweet Sue in Some Like it Hot which has garnered her a Tony Award nomination.
In our wide ranging conversation, we chat about her childhood and the influence of her parents, her LOVE of math and how it relates to her career as a performer, her successful career on stage and screen, her relationship to Blackness, and the role of faith and love in her life.
It’s a warm conversation with a talented, passionate, and dynamic human being engaged in doing the work she is called to do.
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Ricky Day with Kyle Hagler on managing the careers of Tyra Banks, Joan Smalls, Kate Upton and others and about growing up in New Jersey, coming out to his lesbian Mom, and more!
Nothing To Lose But Yourself
05/26/21 • 78 min
This week’s guest on the podcast is Kyle Hagler, President of Next Management where he oversees the development of careers in the fashion and beauty spaces like rising supermodel Grace Elizabeth, cultural phenomenon Anok Yai, internationally recognized Binx Walton, Lineisy Montero, Grace Hartzel, Anna Cleveland and Selena Forrest, actor Abbey Lee, to name just a few.
In our wide-ranging conversation, Kyle and I chat about his dynamic and successful 24 plus year career in the fashion industry in which he is known for launching the careers of some of the most sought-after models to ever hit the world stage. His clients have included the likes of Heidi Klum, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Joan Smalls, Naomi Campbell, Shalom Harlow, and Kate Upton to name a few. Kyle has also been a huge advocate for diversity in fashion through his time as a manager and agency executive. We also chat about his childhood in New Jersey, attending Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, coming out as a gay man to his Mother who also happens to be queer.
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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 in America, which was listed among the New York Times 100 Notable Books and was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers' pick. He is currently Vice President of Inclusion Strategy for Content and Marketing at Netflix and was the former Head of Strategy and Programs at Breakthrough US.
In our wide ranging and intimate conversation, Darnell and I chat about the critical importance of self-reflective work as the companion piece to social justice work, his transition to Los Angeles from the east coast, the power of love to transform our social movements and individual lives and the continuing impact of his book No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black & Free in America.
Darnell has also been an advocate for gender equity and sexual diversity and we also chat about the importance of not only pointing out injustice and oppression, but also the necessary work of examining the ways in which each of us may be complicit in oppressing others.
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Ricky Day with actor Amir Arison on his role as Aram on The Blacklist on NBC, the values instilled in him by his parents, and the power of love to transform the world
Nothing To Lose But Yourself
12/14/21 • 82 min
My guest on the podcast this week is actor and director Amir Arison. Amir and I chat about his role as Aram on The Blacklist, his love of improv and comedy, the values instilled in him by his parents, and the power of love and the responsibility that comes with having a platform from which he can serve other and make the world a better place to live. This was a heartfelt, emotional, and engaging conversation between two grown men who aren’t afraid to show our sensitivity to others.
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Ricky Day with Anthony Hamilton on his new album, surviving Covid-19, his life and career, and the power of love
Nothing To Lose But Yourself
11/23/21 • 62 min
My guest this week is the Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter-and producer Anthony Hamilton. In our engaging and thought-provoking conversation, we chat about his life and career and his experiences during our on-going global pandemic, including taking care of his three sons and surviving his own Covid-19 battle. We also talk his relationship with his father, our shared love of black women, and his new release Love is The New Black .
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Ricky Day with Precious Lee on breaking barriers in the fashion world, the power of images, and standing up for what she believes in
Nothing To Lose But Yourself
10/12/21 • 64 min
In this week's episode I chat with model and actress Precious Lee. In our conversation, Precious and I chat about her journey into her trailblazing career in fashion and she reflects on her upbringing in Atlanta, the power of images, and her desire to create a where more people can experience the joy of simply being human and loving the skin we're in.
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Season 2 trailer
Nothing To Lose But Yourself
09/09/21 • 1 min
Get ready for another season of inspiring and insightful conversations! Nothing to Lose but Yourself is back for season 2 starting September 14. Subscribe today to join us on our mission to "change the world one conversation at a time."
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Season 1 recap
Nothing To Lose But Yourself
09/09/21 • 5 min
As we prepare to launch the second season of the podcast enjoy this brief recap of season one. Season two launches on September 14 and the season will again feature impactful and inspiring conversations with a diverse lineup of guests who lean into the power of self-awareness and self-love to fuel their journey through life. Share this with your friends and encourage them to subscribe to the podcast today!
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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
Nothing To Lose But Yourself
05/09/23 • 56 min
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’ Athlete of the Decade. This talented black woman is also a NBC Track and Field commentator, the founder of Mommi Nation, a loving wife, devoted mother and a cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
In our dynamic and engaging conversation we reflect briefly on her childhood and journey to track and field, but things quickly get introspective as we discuss the toughest decision of her life, her loving partnership with her husband two-time Superbowl champion and former NY Giant Aaron Ross, the importance of family and embracing her blackness, and why she agreed to join the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
This is a great way to start our fourth season and I hope you love this convo as much as I loved having it.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Nothing To Lose But Yourself have?
Nothing To Lose But Yourself currently has 63 episodes available.
What topics does Nothing To Lose But Yourself cover?
The podcast is about Self Improvement, Society & Culture, Educational, Motivational, Religion & Spirituality, Self Help, Podcasts, Education, Queer, Spiritual and African American.
What is the most popular episode on Nothing To Lose But Yourself?
The episode title 'Ricky Day with Rasheed Newson on co-showrunning the hit TV series Bel-Air, growing up in Indiana, living life authentically and his new book My Government Means to Kill Me' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Nothing To Lose But Yourself?
The average episode length on Nothing To Lose But Yourself is 66 minutes.
How often are episodes of Nothing To Lose But Yourself released?
Episodes of Nothing To Lose But Yourself are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Nothing To Lose But Yourself?
The first episode of Nothing To Lose But Yourself was released on Dec 31, 2020.
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