Podcast Rebloom

In this episode of ReBloom, host Vanessa Bright sits down with Janelle Johnson (also known as "Janelle Got Jokes"), a cultural curator, comedian, Reiki Master, and mindset coach. Janelle shares her powerful journey of navigating deep personal grief and depression through the lens of healing and humor. She discusses her work in the re-entry space, helping returning citizens find their foo...

This podcast episode features host Vanessa Bright interviewing Amina Duramus, a formerly incarcerated woman and advocate. The interview covers the following key themes and topics: Journey and Transformation: Amina describes herself prior to incarceration as a veteran struggling with PTSD and a lack of self-love. Since her release, she identifies as a woman with a purpose, embracing a "restora...

From Farm Roots to Healing Hands: Stacey Harley on the Power of Nature | Podcast Rebloom In this episode of Podcast Rebloom, Vanessa Bright sits down with Stacey Harley, founder and Environmental Wellness Steward of Naturez Daughter LLC. Stacey is a Native Black herbalist, sustainable farmer, and environmental steward of Piscataway Conoy descent, raised in the rural farming community of Harwood, M...

What does it mean to truly care for the land beneath your feet? In this episode, I sit down with three women doing exactly that.  They represent Master Gardeners,  Tree Troopers, and a Watershed Stewards.  The conversation gets real, rooted, and deeply personal. We talk about why planting native species isn't just a gardening trend — it's an act of love for future generations. We explore...

Career transitions don't have to feel like starting over,  they can feel like stepping into what was always meant for you. In this episode, I sit down with William Craig III, career transition trainer, coach, and workforce development professional who has literally turned career reinvention into an art form. William has coached hundreds of professionals through the messy, uncertain middle of...

What does it take to build a movement around financial empowerment — and make it fun? Meet Shay Cook, founder of Crusaders for Change® LLC and the creative force behind Baltimore's beloved Tickle My Money Bone!® — an annual event that makes talking about money feel less like a chore and more like a celebration. In this episode of the ReBloom Podcast, Vanessa Bright sits down with Shay to talk...

Think the aches and pains that showed up at 50 are just part of aging ? Think again. Jen Balducci, PT and founder of One. Physical Therapy in Annapolis, MD, has spent 25+ years helping people get to the root of their pain — not just manage it. In this episode, she shares why pain in midlife is not inevitable and what women can actually do about it.