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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 63
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Ricky Day with Keith Boykin on his new book, the politics of a changing America, and living his life out loud.
This week’s guest on the season premiere of the podcast is author, activist and CNN commentator Keith Boykin.
In our wide-ranging conversation, Keith and I chat about his childhood in St. Louis, Miss…
Season 2 trailer
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 t…
Season 1 recap
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 conversati…
Ricky Day with Akim Bryant on his new book, working in black music, and the redemptive power of therapy and embracing and loving his true self
In this week’s episode, I speak with author and music industry professional Akim Bryant. Akim and I chat about his new book entitled "Stuck Pages Vol. 2 The Pleasure Principle," his career working on…
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!
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, cul…
Ricky Day with Super-producer Brian Alexander Morgan on producing hits for SWV, Martha Wash and Drake, growing up in Kansas, and never giving up on himself or his dreams
In this week’s episode, I speak with super-producer Brian Alexander Morgan. Brian and I chat about his career as a songwriter and producer that includes 30 years of hit making for artists ranging fro…
Ricky Day with Martha Diaz on all things hip hop including it's potential as an education tool and it's role in the formation of identity and community in young people
In this week's episode I chat with community organizer, media producer, curator, and social entrepreneur Martha Diaz. Martha and I chat about her childhood as a latch key immigrant kid in Patterson, …
Ricky Day with Tamon George and Gary Williams on black male entrepreneurship, the importance of family, the role of authenticity in life and business, and the day Gary shot the now iconic images of the late John Lewis
In this week’s episode, I chat with Tamon George and Gary Williams the founders of Creative Theory, an award winning, Washington D.C. based, culture focused marketing agency. Tamon and Gary and I cha…
In the Beginning: Ricky on who we are and the power of our original thought about self
Today’s episode is “A word.” It is one of those occasions where I brain dump “a word” that is on my spirit about something going on in our society. Today’s word is inspired by the verdict in the Dere…
Ricky with psychologist Hugh Love PhD on the benefits therapy, masculinity and identity, coping with stress and anxiety, and the mental well-being of black men and boys
In this episode, I chat with Hugh Love PhD, a New York based psychologist. Dr. Love and I engage in a wide-ranging conversation about identity and how it is formed and shaped and, in the process, we …
Ricky Day with Emil Wilbekin on the importance of community, living life as his authentic self, growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, his coming out story, and building Native Son.
In this episode, I chat with Emil Wilbekin, the founder of Native Son a movement and platform created to inspire and empower Black gay men. Emil and I chat about his youth as an adopted child growing…
Ricky Day with sitcom director, Katy Garretson and acting coach to the stars, Elaine Williams about making it in Hollywood, the power of friendships, and showing up as your authentic self in your career
In today's episode I chat with Katy Garetson and. Elaine Williams. Katy has worked in film and television production for over 3 decades. Her directing credits include; the season finale of the new Pu…
Ricky Day with Melissa Hunter Davis on her journey from theater major to magazine publisher, being a black female entrepreneur, NFTs and supporting art and artists from the African diaspora
In today's episode I chat with Melissa Hunter Davis. Melissa is a a truly dynamic and inspiring black woman. She is the founder and publisher of the award-winning Sugarcane Magazine, an international…
Ricky Day with Heather Hunter on growing up in the Bronx, her adult film career, making art with Keith Haring,and reinventing herself
In today’s 3rd episode of Women's History Month, I chat with actress, photographer, and adult entertainment icon Heather Hunter. We chat about her unconventional and almost cinematic life’s journey.…
Ricky Day with Bishop Yvette Flunder on her call to prophetic action and ministry, the role of women in the church, her passion for social justice, and her appearance in Dr. Henry Louis Gates film "The Black Church."
In today’s episode, I chat with one of the most important faith leaders of our time Rev. Dr. Yvette Flunder. Bishop Flunder is a womanist and liberation theologian, justice warrior, and the presiding…
Ricky Day with Dr. Arabia Mollette on her journey from growing up in the Bronx to treating Covid-19 patients in the E.R.
In this first episode of Women's History Month, Emergency Room Physician, Dr. Arabia Mollette and I chat about the journey from her dream of becoming a doctor to the realization of that dream against…
Ricky Day with Deray McKesson on growing up in Baltimore, community organizing, and life after policing as we know it
In today’s episode I chat with community organizer and civil rights activist, Deray McKesson. We chat about growing up in Baltimore, what it means to be a community organizer, life after policing as …
Ricky with Mr. Bake on friendship, family, making dreams come true and leaning into your authentic self in the process.
In this episode, I talk to Harlem raised celebrity chef Mr. Bake about the work it takes to find, embrace, and love your authentic self. We also talk about friendship, family and the journey to livin…
Ricky with Bevy Smith on her book Bevelations, growing up in Harlem, and living life on her own terms
In this episode, I chat with media personality, author, and everyone’s Mutha, Auntie, Bestie the incomparable Bevy Smith. Bevy and I talk about growing up in Harlem, believing in yourself, her relati…
Ricky with Rev. Michael A. Walrond Jr. about faith, identity, discipleship, and what it means to be human
In this episode, I chat with one of America’s greatest faith leaders and theologians, the Rev. Michael A. Walrond Jr., the Senior Pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. Pastor Mike …