Some Stories Were Never Meant to Be Heard—We’re Changing That.
I’ve been asked more times than I can count, “Jet, you have done so much—I’m surprised you’re not on the news, on TV, in magazines.” But I know why. The world sees my accomplishments through the lens of my intersectionality.
I am Black. LGBTQIA+. A refugee from Somalia. That alone puts me in a category where my successes are overlooked, my struggles minimized, my voice drowned out.
If you knew my real story, you’d know that my voice wasn’t just silenced by society—it was silenced within my own family, by those closest to me. I learned early on that truth was dangerous. That survival often meant quieting myself, making myself small, making sure I wasn’t too much.
But no more.
This podcast isn’t just about telling stories. It’s about reclaiming them. It’s about lifting the voices that have been buried under the weight of cultural expectations, systemic oppression, and generational silence.
Why This Podcast Matters
Too often, voices like mine, voices like yours, get drowned out. The world picks and chooses whose struggles are worthy, whose identities are “marketable,” whose truths are palatable enough for mainstream audiences.
But we refuse to be quiet.
The Authenticity Speaks Podcast will feature raw, unfiltered conversations that tackle:
✅ Stigmas around mental health, identity, and lived experiences
✅ The voices of people often left out of mainstream narratives
✅ Cultural stories, traditions, and perspectives from around the world
✅ Tough conversations that challenge the status quo
We are done with the silence. The world may not hand us a platform, so we are building our own.
My Story Is Just One of Many
I grew up navigating multiple worlds. As a refugee in the U.S., I had to learn the rules of survival, of assimilation, of erasure. I had to fight to be seen—not just as a label or a statistic, but as a whole person with a story that matters.
That fight led me to a career in public health, community wellness, and education. I’ve spent years advocating for those who are ignored, using my voice to create spaces where people can exist freely—where they don’t have to prove their worth just to be heard.
But my voice alone is not enough.
This podcast is about collective truth-telling. It’s about you. Your stories. Your lived experiences. The moments that shaped you but were never given a platform.
The Time is Now—Let’s Make Noise!
If you believe in the power of truth, storytelling, and breaking silence, this is your chance to be part of something bigger.
Join us. Speak with us. Because Authenticity Speaks—and this time, the world is going to listen. 🎙️