Real people. Real stories. Real impact.
A podcast-style interview series hosted by LaKesha Raynor and produced by MOCO Vibe Productions.
About the show
Grab your cup. Pull up a chair.
Cocoa Conversations is where real people share real stories that create real impact. The show explores the people, purpose, and experiences behind the work, from authors and entrepreneurs to leaders and community voices.
These conversations go beyond prepared remarks to explore the thinking, tension, faith, and lived experience behind the work. Grab your cocoa, coffee, tea, or whatever is in your cup, and join us for conversations that spark connection, invite reflection, and keep the story going.
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Who you’ll meet
Authors
The stories behind the stories: why they wrote it and what it cost.
Entrepreneurs
The real journey of building something, beyond the highlight reel.
Leaders
The thinking, tension, and purpose that shape how they lead.
Community Voices
The people doing the work that changes lives close to home.
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Episode 1 · Now on YouTube and Spotify
Patricia Marshall on Bringing Your Story to the World
LaKesha Raynor sits down with Patricia Marshall, publisher at Lucent Book Group and Luminare Press, to discuss publishing, purpose, and what it takes to bring a story into the world.
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LaKesha Raynor
LaKesha Raynor hosts Cocoa Conversations, produced by MOCO Vibe Productions, a division of Leading with LaKesha LLC. Each episode is an invitation to slow down, listen closely, and hear the story behind the work.
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We’re looking for authors, entrepreneurs, leaders, and community voices with a story to tell. Tell us who you are and what you’d like to share.
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Publishers, organizations, and brands who share our values can partner with Cocoa Conversations through sponsorships, featured segments, and collaborations.
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