Targeting the Wrong Anger ( Sarah Jakes Sermon and Cardi B Tour Success)

In this episode of The Latest with Lauren LaRosa, the host reflects on a transformative experience attending a women's church service led by Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts at Seeds of Greatness 302 in Delaware. Lauren shares how Jakes' sermon on 'targeting the right anger' resonated deeply, reframing anger not as a destructive emotion but as a powerful spiritual fuel when directed at systemic injustice and personal obstacles rather than at people or self. She draws a parallel between Jakes' message and the recent success of Cardi B's Little Miss Drama tour, which grossed over $70 million and made history as the first female rapper to headline a major arena tour since Nicki Minaj. Lauren highlights how both women—Jakes and Cardi—transformed personal pain and societal pressures into monumental achievements, using their anger as a catalyst for change. The episode underscores the importance of emotional clarity, spiritual alignment, and strategic focus in overcoming adversity and achieving greatness. Lauren also shares personal reflections on her mother’s ongoing cancer journey, framing her resilience as a source of strength and inspiration. She emphasizes the power of community, faith, and vulnerability, especially in the face of systemic challenges faced by Black women in media and music. The episode concludes with a call to action: to redirect our anger toward meaningful causes rather than internal or interpersonal conflict, echoing Jakes’ central message that when we target our anger correctly, we can 'disrupt, move mountains, and change the world.'