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Wellness entrepreneur. Yoga teacher. Community leader. Ori Lotus is all of that — and more. She has transformed Jacksonville’s wellness culture with her signature events like Melanin Lit’Nic and EXHALE, creating intentional spaces for healing, connection, and joy. In this conversation, Ori shares her story of turning personal healing into community impact, balancing divine feminine and masculine energy, and why trusting your intuition is the ultimate power move. Stay connected with Ori: @orilotus | @orilotusyoga #OriLotus #WellnessEntrepreneur #TheGoddessConnect #MelaninLitnic #EXHALEYoga #CommunityHealing #WeAreFeralPodcast #YogaForEverybody #BlackWomenWellness #ElevatedVibesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-feral--6418040/support.

What started as “just for fun” is now a business loved at farmers markets and beyond. Sarah’s story is one of curiosity, creativity, and a deep love for community. In this conversation, we talk about finding purpose in unexpected places, building something meaningful with family, and why local flavors matter more than ever. 👉 Follow Sarah on Instagram: @summasaltsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-feral--6418040/support.

CEO Daniela doesn’t just chase opportunities—she builds them. Born in Cuba, raised in Jacksonville, she grew up resourceful, walked away from tradition at 18, and turned a string of “side quests” into a blueprint for resilience. Now, she’s co-leading the Latina CEO Club: a movement creating spaces for women to thrive, mentor, and lead unapologetically. In this episode, Daniela shares:⚡ Why failure is her greatest teacher⚡ How motherhood became her biggest motivator⚡ What it really takes to pivot at lightning speed⚡ Why she’ll always choose to be “the bigger box” This is a fearless story of legacy, community, and CEO energy you don’t want to miss.#LatinaCEO #WeAreFeral #WomenInLeadership #FemaleFounders #Jacksonville #LegacyMakers #EntrepreneurLife #ResilientWomen #LatinaBosses #FearlessLivingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-feral--6418040/support.

This week on We Are Feral Podcast, we’re joined by Jacksonville legend DJ Dr. Doom. Known as the People’s Choice DJ, Doom has been rocking crowds for over 30 years — from Funk Fest stages to Martini Mondays, Adult Skate nights, and even Bar Mitzvahs. In this episode, we dive into:🎧 How he got his start at 13 years old📻 30 years on Jacksonville radio🎉 The wildest gigs he’s ever done🐆 What it means to be Duval’s People’s Choice DJ This is Dr. Doom’s first ever podcast appearance — and it’s one for the books. 👉 Follow and subscribe to We Are Feral Podcast for more stories from Duval’s culture makers.#DJDrDoom #WeAreFeralPodcast #JacksonvilleDJ #DuvalLegend #PeopleChoiceDJ #DJLife #HipHopDJ #FunkFest #MartiniMonday #904VibesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-feral--6418040/support.

This week we sit down with Luke, Jacksonville’s own Dungeon Master for Hire, to talk all things cosplay, Dungeons & Dragons, comics, and conventions. Luke opens up about running a business in tabletop gaming, making indie horror films, and how storytelling cracked open his ideas of masculinity. Expect nerdy deep dives, unhinged rapid-fire questions, and a glimpse at what makes Luke truly feral. ✨ Subscribe to We Are Feral for fearless, shameless community convos. Follow:@dm4hire_official@weareferalpodcast#JacksonvillePodcast #WeAreFeral #DungeonMaster #DungeonsAndDragons #CosplayCommunity #IndieFilm #TabletopGaming #NerdPodcast #FloridaPodcasts #GeekCultureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-feral--6418040/support.

Dominique Jackson, LCSW, is a licensed therapist, author, and self-proclaimed “wellness nerd” who is changing the game by blending geek culture with deep, affirming therapeutic work. In this warm and hilarious episode, Dominique spills on:Her journey from case management to private practiceParenting, burnout, and why perfectionism had to goWhy nerdy spaces like anime, D&D, and gaming help people healHer book Power Up, and why healing doesn’t need to be boringYou’ll laugh, learn, and maybe re-download The Sims. 👾 Connect with Dominique:@domoniquethewellnessnerd Follow us: @weareferalpodcast#BlackWomenInTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #PodcastForWomen #TherapyUnfiltered #NerdCultureHealing #PowerUpBook #WeAreFeral #FeralFridays #PodcastHosts #SpreakerPodcastsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-feral--6418040/support.

We asked. She answered. In her most open conversation yet, Markesha Fuller joins We Are Feral to share the moments and memories that shaped her — from unforgettable Dîner en Blanc nights to the energy that drives her, the friends who keep her grounded, and the relationships she’ll never let go. This is an episode that feels like you’re sitting right at the table with us — full of laughter, honest reflections, and stories you’ll carry with you. 🎧 Press play and join the conversation. 💬 Share this episode with someone who needs a little inspiration today. #MarkeshaFuller #WeAreFeral #DinnerEnBlanc #JacksonvillePodcast #WomenInMedia #AuthenticConversations #FloridaPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-feral--6418040/support.

Some people live one life. Rachel Lovely is living five at once.She’s a voice actor bringing manga characters to life. A cosplayer transforming into unforgettable personas. A model and gamer who moves between worlds with ease. And a devoted mother finding balance in the middle of it all.On We Are Feral, Rachel takes us inside her creative process, the discipline behind her craft, and the joy she finds in building community through her work. It’s a conversation about passion, identity, and the courage to show up as every version of yourself.Whether you know her from her voice work, her cosplay, or you’re meeting her for the first time this episode will make you a fan.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you listen.📲 Follow @weareferalpodcast & @rachellovelyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-feral--6418040/support.

This episode is all about The Bash—our new Sunday residency that brings the whole city outside.Hosted at Sip from 2 to 7PM, The Bash is where community meets chaos, movement meets music, and everyone shows up as they are. It’s loose. It’s fun. It’s sweaty. It’s giving cookout energy—but not at your auntie’s house.We linked up with Jacksonville Bestie to bring this vibe to life, and while our events are separate, this one’s a collaboration. Different brands, same city, same wild joy.If you’ve been asking what The Bash is, this is your invitation. Come see for yourself.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple & all podcast platforms📍 Join us at SIP | Sundays 2–7PM | Jacksonville, FL📲 Follow @weareferal + @jacksonvillebestie💬 Share this with your crew. The more, the feralBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-feral--6418040/support.

This week on We Are Feral, your co-hosts Gigi & Susan get into the real cost of healing and we’re not talking in metaphors.From therapy sessions to spiritual retreats, from quiet time to major investments in your mental health…we talk about what it actually took to start feeling okay again.Susan went on a full-on retreat to reset. Gigi’s been through her own journey with stress and survival. And through it all, we both realized: healing is hard, personal, and expensive.We’re not selling you a solution. We’re just telling the truth.🎧 Tune in if you’ve ever whispered “I can’t afford to fall apart”📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube📲 Share it with someone who’s in the thick of itBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-feral--6418040/support.