Diary of a Poorfessional

As we wrap up this season, we wanted to reflect on where we are collectively and we invite you to join us as we discuss, “How Are You Staying Grounded?” We hope you enjoyed this season 4 with us, our guests and discourse. Check it out!

If you haven't started your spring cleaning, now is a good time to start. Leave the overwhelming stress to the professionals.  In “De-stress From The Mess With A Professional Organizer” with Nicole Williams, we discuss some reasons why clutter may accumulate and how you can proactively do something about it.  #DoP #WOCPodcast #Declutter #Organize #Clean #Destress #Mess

As Black Maternal Health Week continues, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dykibra Gaskin, MS, RD, LD/N, CBS, IBCLC about all things related to breastfeeding. Be sure to watch our latest episode "Breastfeeding Tips From A Lactation Consultant."

Having a professional guide you through healthy food choices is amazing. Having one as you plan to start a family should be a necessity.  Join us in our latest episode “Prepare For Pregnancy With A Prenatal Nutritionist” with Shauna Rowe, RDN, LDN to learn essential information about your nutritional health before, during and after pregnancy.

With everything going in the headlines lately, we wanted to take a deeper look into accountability, specifically within our community and what it does and does not look like.  Be sure to weigh in on our latest episode to give us your thoughts. 

The idea of farming your own food sounds ideal, but for city people like us, it feels nearly impossible.  Thankfully after our conversation with future Registered Dietician, Asha McElroy, we have come to realize how possible growing our own food can be.  Tune in to “Farming In The Urban Setting” to find out how! 

It's beautiful to witness a pesron's passion to take on many forms.  In this week's episode we had teh pleasure of speaking with educator turned author Curline Campbell and her experience doing both! Be sure to check out this episode "From Educator to Author" on our Youtube Channel.

Everyone has their own sense of fashion, but when you can translate that into passion to dress yourself and others, the creative possibilities are endless!  We had the pleasure of speaking with fashion stylist Tiffani Manigat about her journey in  “The Vision of a Fashion Stylist.”  Be sure to check it out and tell us your thoughts!

There has been a lot of talk surrounding the latest weight loss craze with drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.  We wanted to get the real information behind them so with the help of Dr. Ashley Griffith, Pharm. D. in "The Wonder Drug: Ozempic” we will discuss the pros and cons behind the latest wonder drug on the market.  Join us! 

There is a lot of stigma surrounding the use of drugs and alcohol, especially in our community.  With the help of Licensed Mental Health Professional Jeny Rodrigue, we learned more about what addiction is and different ways to help ourselves or others overcome it.  Please join us in our latest episode "An Honest Conversation About Addiction" and weigh in. We look forward to hearing from...

Love may be blind, but differences in race and ethnicity can bring forth a lot of issues worth looking at.  On this week's episode “Would You Date Outside Your Race,” we explore some of the complex issues that comes with interracial dating within today's society.  Be sure to tune in and give us your perspective on the topic. We look forward to hearing from you. 

It's been some time since we have seen the inside of a classroom. Times have changed a lot both for students and teachers, especially post Covid.  We had the pleasure of speaking with Ayanna Wilcox, a dedicated educator, on the conditions of classroom life to see the current educational climate and its effects on the students. 

Being Black encompasses so much and with the start of Black History Month, we wanted to explore one of the endless ways it is represented. Join our conversation with Licensed Masters Social Worker Kia-Fiara Melendez in “The Perspective Of An Afro Latina” to hear of her experience and the community work she is doing to help others see all facets of themselves more clearly. Tune in! #DoP #WOCPodcast...

No one goes into a marriage planning for its failure, but life happens. Preparing for a possible disaster, but hoping against it is what we do with insurance. A divorce should be no different. This is what our conversation “Tips For A Stress Free Divorce“ with attorney LaSheena M. Williams, Esquire is all about. Tune in to hear ways to protect yourself in case happily ever after does not happen. #...

Raising children already comes with a lot of obstacles that we have to work through as parents. When you add in behavioral issues, the stress can be overwhelming.  With the help of educational consultant Shameka C. Brown, we discuss how to tackle such issues in our latest episode “Purposeful Parenting With Children With Challenging Behaviors.” Please join in on this informative and eye opening con...

So often many of us have felt and been told we are mature for our age way before we hit adulthood. Being responsible for more than ourselves didn't randomly happen.  With the help of Monica Galvilanes, LMSW, a liberation-centered therapist and educator, we define, unpack and explore parentification while providing ways to overcome its effects.  We are sure many of us can relate to this topic...

With the pressures of making lists and executing aggressively, we wanted to explore why some may feel the need to do that and why another alternative may be best.  In “Sit In Silence And Face Reality” we discuss what it means to sit alone with yourself and the many benefits you can gain from it.  Tune in to see what we have discovered and please comment below with your thoughts on it. 

The miracle of new life always brings excitement and joy with the birth of a child. All of the attention and energy goes to that baby,  but our latest episode wants to bring the necessary attention that mothers also deserve.  “You Too, Mama, Deserve Support” with Mama Khronicles founders Carmen and Reatna, highlights often overlooked needs for moms throughout the parenting journey and the amazing...

We will do a lot of things in this life, but an important and sometimes overlooked accomplishment is figuring out your purpose. On this week’s episode with multi-faceted talent Jessica Sinclair, “Stop With Excuses, How Bad Do You Want It?,” we explore the importance of going after your passion and how to get there.  Please be sure to check out this episode on our YouTube channel and give us your t...

Being in love in a relationship is a beautiful thing. Many want this with a partner, but when that is not the case, what do you do with all of those feelings? This week's discussion with Licensed Masters Social Worker Brijuan Phillips on “Loving Yourself In Your Single Season” explores the beautiful and difficult experiences of singlehood. Also make sure to check out Brijuan’s page to view he...

Is it out with the old and in with the new or are the two able to coexist? In this week's episode “Day Ones Versus Day Twos,” we explore our relationships with old friends, new friends and how each relates to different aspects of who we are today.  It is not the easiest space to navigate, but we have some great insight on the topic. Tune in to find out more!

The holiday season is filled with family gatherings and celebrations with food often the focus at these events. Now is a great time to have a conversation about how a lot of the foods and family traditions affect our health.  Join us in our eye opening conversation with Dr. Nicole Peoples DO, AHIM, ABHIM in “The Guide to Address Sugar Cravings” to discuss how a lot of our favorite foods can cause...

This week is an amazing episode on identifying possible negative aspects in our friendships and what we can do about it.  In “Is It An Authentic Friendship Or An Imposter” with our guest Shawnessa Devonish LCPC, NCC, we tackle some hurdles we may come across along with great solutions. 

Ladies & gentlemen, season 4 is here! Come join us as we calmly ease into a new season of growth, change and amazing special guests! We are all rested from a great summer and are ready to get to work! Tune in to our first episode of the season “A Little Bit More Tools & Insights” to see how we've been, what to expect and more!  Tell us how you've been, what you're looking fo...

As we end another season of Diary of Poorfessional, we have to commemorate all of the women who have joined us in an episode.  This season nurtured our community of learning and evolving. It cultivated a pathway of growth and understanding among us in the DoP family.  We hope you all enjoyed this season. Let us know your favorite episode(s).  We will see you in the fall.