Meet Raquel Herring

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Raquel Herring. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Raquel below.

Raquel, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?

It came from getting through real stuff—disappointment, rejection, betrayal—and realizing that folding wasn’t an option. I had to get tougher while becoming gentler, get grounded, and keep going even when no one was cheering me on.

I’ve learned and I am still learning to treat setbacks like opportunities, not definition. If something knocks me down, I ask, “What is this trying to teach me?” Then I apply it, pivot if I have to, and come back stronger. I don’t bounce back—I rebuild better.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

I’m Raquel Herring—a host, producer, author, entrepreneur, and lifelong creative. You might’ve seen me on POV, the nationally televised talk show on AfroTV, where I serve as moderator and co-host. POV is where real conversations happen—about culture, politics, relationships, identity, and everything in between. It’s not scripted. It’s not watered down. It’s unapologetically honest, and I love that I get to bring both humor and clarity to conversations that matter.

I also host PlanetRoq, my own podcast on Envision-Radio.com every Thursday at 12 noon EST, where I go even deeper. I mix pop culture, real-life lessons, and unfiltered conversations about relationships, self-worth, and personal power.

Off the mic, I’m the founder of NV Luxury Exclusive Skincare—a clean, intentional product line designed to treat your skin like it matters. Because it does. I created it for people who want results without compromise. It’s rooted in wellness, but make it luxury.

I’m also the author of Falling Up: The Unstoppable Journey of a Teer, you can get on Amazon, which tells my story navigating the entertainment industry, heartbreak, resilience, and what it takes to rise when everything in your life feels like it’s fallen apart. It’s not just a book—it’s a lifeline, a guide for people who’ve been through it and are ready to come out stronger.

What’s new? A lot. I’m growing PlanetRoq with new solo episodes and sponsorship opportunities, expanding NV Skincare with new curated bundles while continuing to build on POV and being an author.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, I’d say resilience, communication, and staying rooted in who I am have carried me the furthest. I’ve had to pivot a lot—sometimes by choice, sometimes by force—but I always found my way by remembering who I was underneath it all. Resilience isn’t just about pushing through—it’s about turning the hard parts into something meaningful. Learning to speak clearly, boldly, and with intention opened more doors than talent alone ever could. And as I’ve evolved, I’ve realized it’s not about constantly reinventing yourself—it’s about realigning with your purpose, over and over again. My advice? Don’t chase trends—get solid on who you are, and let everything else rise from there.

Awesome, really appreciate you opening up with us today and before we close maybe you can share a book recommendation with us. Has there been a book that’s been impactful in your growth and development?

Honestly, I hesitated with this question—not because I didn’t have an answer, but because I wasn’t sure how it would land. But the truth is, the most impactful book in my life has been the Bible. And no, I’m not talking about religion—I’m talking about real life. It’s full of stories about flawed people navigating love, betrayal, purpose, and pain while still holding onto something bigger than themselves, God and experiencing a deep relationship with the creator. A few lessons that have stuck with me: guard your heart because everything flows from it, your gifts will make room for you, and you reap what you sow—in words, in energy, in effort. Those truths have shaped how I move, love, work, and recover.

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