~ About This Life ~

How do you go from devastating news to rebuilding a life? Mr. DetroitMade Erik Williams guides us through what is possible. And to the Big D, "what up tho'?"

If you can ask someone, what made them not just successful, but fall in love with their life, would you? ~ About This Life ~ is conversations with real people, living real dreams through the high's and low's of life. Welcome to Season 2. 

Our wins are victories, our mistakes are our lessons. They teach us what to keep, what to let go, and how to move forward. This is a path to seeing the light inside of ourselves. If we can see the light, we can move beyond surviving to thriving. ~ See you next season of ~ About This Life ~.

Freedom fighter, orator and prolific writer Frederick Douglass said, "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."  Are we building strong children? Are we providing an equitable conversation for black boys? Today's conversation focuses on how well educators do, or don't, teach our sons of color. 

When the world is against you, it's a fight to survive every day. Being a target of hate and coming out whole requires a supernatural strenth. For every mother that has to lift your son's head up high, HOLD ON. ~ 

From our ancestral heritage, we were given wisdom and wealth. What would you do differently if you knew your legacy? How might this change the way you love yourself? Today's author is Molesey Crawford, Author of Unlocking the Queen Code. ~ 

There is an approach that is a WIN for our students. Arts Integration, when coupled with content areas, addresses critical thinking skills and social emotional learning. This episode focused on student engagement to improve our children's lives. ~ 

What do you do when your heart is full of grief? 

You've heard talk about life coaches. What exactly do they do and how can they help you? Certified life and health coach Vickie Poole walks us through how coaching can change your life. ~

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step." Chinese proverb. Black women are walking to improve their health, bring about positive change in our communities and sharing our history. Habibah Jackson is one of the leaders in the Eastern region of the US. 

If you sacrifice your passion or your dream for a practical living, you may want to check out Madeline's path to creating the life she wants. Enjoy ~  

Influencer who? Just ordinary people sharing extraordinary stories. 

Some people believe that working out focuses solely on getting the body in physical shape. This idea does not serve us. Working out aligns our body, mind and spirit. Listen, like and share. ~Blessings 

How do we go from surviving to thriving? Rob turned his hobby into a business. You can too. ~

So many of us have plans to travel when we retire. Tomorrow is uncertain, so why not live today? Don't wait - time is precious. 

Rehabilitation from an injury or surgery may be painful. However, it is part of the road to physical and mental health recovery.  

Our hairstyles reflect how we feel about ourselves. What happens when we transition from one stage of life to another? 

About This Life ~ where we are changing our lives by changing our mindset.  

~ About This Life ~ where we are changing our lives by changing our mindset.