The Higher Valleys Podcast

PAC: Alexys Feaster

Episode SummaryJelani and Spencer open up about Mother’s Day, fatherhood, and what it really means to build legacy as a dad—beyond one holiday or one “perfect” gesture. They swap stories about kids’ performances, community events, and the quiet moments that remind you why showing up matters. The episode then zooms out to culture and Hollywood: the British vs. American actor debate, the specific lane for Black American performers, and how public opinion can reshape an athlete’s entire narrative, using Stefon Diggs as a case study. Things culminate in a powerful sit-down with producer Alexys Feaster, who bridges sports and entertainment, champions athlete storytelling, and helps unpack gender dynamics, accountability, and collaboration in both work and relationships.Topics CoveredMother’s Day as a simple but meaningful space to honor moms and model love for kidsThe contrast between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day expectations and narrativesEmotional impact of children’s performances and why those moments hit so deeplyCommunity events and movement initiatives as tools for health and connectionCultural representation in media and the British vs. American actor debateHow Black American actors are positioned in Hollywood and what roles they are (and aren’t) offeredBritish actors studying the Black American experience from a distanceThe idea that there are forces and structures in Hollywood shaping which stories and faces leadThe pretrial process vs. trial outcomes and how public opinion can become a permanent labelPersonal reflections on Stefon Diggs and how athletes get framed by narrativeWhy accountability and self-reflection matter in personal relationshipsAlexys Feaster’s work bridging sports and entertainment and advocating for athlete storytellingCollaboration and ownership of one’s story as keys to impactful projects and personal growthClosing reflections on gender dynamics, care in conversation, and what it means to support mothers wellHighlight Quotes“The pretrial process can be more damaging than the verdict, because public opinion becomes the sentence.”“Owning your story is not optional—it’s the only way you keep other people from writing it for you.”Where to Find UsInstagram: @highervalleyspodcastTikTok: @highervalleysSend us Fan Mail