Diary of a Poorfessional

So many of us work hard to be at the top of our game, reach high levels of success and reach achievements we could only dream of.  What happens when you feel you are unworthy of your achievements or feel like you don't belong in the spaces you earned access to? We had the pleasure of meeting with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Monique Dunn, owner of Destination Therapy to discuss Imposter Sy...

We had the great privilege of traveling to Costa Rica recently and besides having a great time, we made some self discoveries we would like to share with our DoP family.  In this week's episode, "Finding Yourself While Traveling" we uncover all of the beauty one finds in other countries, other cultures and ourselves.  Tune in!

Another uncomfortable yet important conversation is coming your way thanks to the vulnerability and candid strength of Joanne Cherisma.  Joanne is a nurse, author and the founder/director of Beyond The Abuse, a non profit organization providing incredible resources surrounding domestic violence along with support and hope for domestic violence victims.  "The Silent Epidemic of Domestic Violen...

In honor of the amazing women that are worth honoring today, we wanted to discuss some of the things that all women are lauded for. Often seen as the strong, resilient superheroes that we are, we wanted to speak on how these titles are a disservice to us. Make sure you check out our latest episode "We Don't Have To Be Superwomen" as we discuss reframing the many roles we play. Link...

In life it is inevitable that we will all experience loss. That loss is almost always accompanied by grief.  In speaking with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Shamika Vargas, we gained a better understanding of grief, what it looks like and how it shows up in many parts of our lives, not just in the death of a loved one.  Tune into this amazing, eye opening conversation in our latest episode "...

Marriage can bring about endless possibilities for a couple and their future, but it can also bring out issues and conflict that can bring it all to an end.  We had the honor of having a candid conversation with actor Elshaday Aredo to discuss her experience "When Divorce Happens." Listen in to learn how Elshaday prepared for her marriage, life during, and how she has dealt with the afte...

We love to highlight dope females around here at Poorfessionals and Gabby Mo is no exception. Check out our latest episode "An Artist's View" with Gabby to get insight into her process, her art and her future plans. Link is in our bio. #DoP #DoPLifestyle #PodcastLife #WOC #Art #Artist #Painting #BlackArt #BlackGirlMagic #NYC #Brooklyn #Bronx

For those of us who have had our lives mapped out for years have come to realize that our lives have turned into a "what I asked for vs what I got" and that's okay! The unpredictability of life can make you feel like you're falling behind and not meeting expectations, but we're here to tell you in our latest episode how to put things in perspective. Watch our latest episod...

It's great when we seek to better ourselves. It's even more amazing when we do the work to include others and provide a service to help our community achieve growth as well. This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ashley Codrington, owner of The Plaanted Cafe, a fully vegan cafe and marketplace. Join us as we discuss how she transitioned to plant based, services she provides and...

The ways in which we express and receive love from others says a lot about us. The ones we cling to, just as much as the ones we respond negatively to, gives great insight into an individual. Join us in our latest episode "Are You Giving & Receiving the Five Love Languages?” as we discuss the complex layers of loving others, as well as ourselves, to bring about better understanding and a...

Endometriosis is a condition found in ten percent of the population globally! Check out this episode as we discuss with Patient Care Advocate, Alysia Dagrosa, who provides us knowledge on this diagnosis and her personal experience with this condition. Watch our episode, “Let’s Chat About Endometriosis” and share your thoughts. Let bring awareness and help others who are dealing with diagnosis. 💛...

The pressures that come with being a first generation born in the United States is not for the faint of heart. Whether it's the academic expectations, straddling the American culture with that of your family or fighting to find your voice while wanting to honor your parents, we have dealt with a lot. To process all of our experiences, we definitely needed some professional help. With the expe...

We like to facilitate the uncomfortable, but necessary conversations over here at Diary of a Poorfessional. Talking about money is no different so we enlisted help from Licensed Financial Professional Makeda Gebre to help guide us through common issues, habits and challenges with our money. If you're looking for simple and effective ways to have a better relationship with money, check out our...

It can be difficult to make sense of hard times, especially when we feel confused, alone or embarrassed by our emotions. It can be more frustrating when we can't find a label for what we are feeling. We had the amazing opportunity to discuss these issues and how they impact us and our community in this week's episode “Anxiety & Depression Doesn’t Define You” with Dr. Liz Kopco. This...

As we get older and inevitably change, so does the nature of our friendships. We teamed up with the lovely ladies of the Turnt 30 Podcast, Mari Jay to discuss the ebbs and flows of friendship as we transition into adulthood. Check out our latest episode "Am I Drama? Friendships While Adulting" as we discuss what expectations and evolution in friendships look like as we transition deeper...

As promised, a friendly and familiar face is here to fill us in on everything she has been up to since her departure. Always one to march to the beat of her own drum, Dawris has left the corporate world to provide for herself on her own terms. On this week's episode "Creating You Own Livelihood" with Dawris Gomez, we will catch up with Dawris and find out where the steps in carving...

Too much of one thing creates an unhealthy environment and the same can be said for us males and females. In our latest episode "Finding Harmony With Our Masculine and Feminine Energies" we discuss some causes and issues with leaning too much in one direction. Take a listen and give us your insight in which direction you lean towards and why. Let's chat! Link is in bio. #DoPLifestyl...

Childhood education in the United States too often leaves a lot to be desired in terms of what is taught, how it is taught and lack of representation for POC. Thankfully, two amazing women are looking to change that. Ketlynne Joseph and T'Shawn Layne are the co-founders of Ubuntu Learners, educators filling the gaps in our education system by teaching school age children more about self, our...

Representation, inclusion and equity continues to be a battle for those in our community and the world of dance is no exception. We spoke with Dance Education Specialist Latoya Nickee about her experience as a Black girl and woman in a space that often does not take into account our contributions to the craft, our differences in body types, skin tones and hair. In our latest episode “The Need for...

Mental Health has been at the forefront of conversations as we seek to be our best selves, but a portion that isn't often discussed is eating disorders. Join us as we have a very poignant conversation with body image coach Leslie Jordan to discuss the many faces of eating disorders and ways to build a healthier relationship with your body. Click the link in the bio for our latest episode &quo...

It’s another year! You know how it goes. Many people get excited for the new year. There’s all these resolutions and/or goals. It’s the new year but remember we’re evolving beings. Take the time to figure out how you want to handle the new year. Check out our latest episode as Ashley and Lou discuss what they have planned for the new year. Are you ready for the New Year? #dop #wocpodcasters #wocpo...

The catching flights and not feelings era has been amazing. So much so, many have made a permanent change of scenery. It looks exciting, but what is it really like to uproot your life and start new? We've all wondered if the grass is greener outside of the United States, and our latest episode "Black and Abroad" with Carla Young gives insight on what it is like living in another cou...

When you know better, you do better and getting a doula is one of the best things you could do! Join us as we chat with The Womb Sister on all of the benefits having a doula provides during pregnancy on our latest episode, "The Laboring Plan: Have a Doula." #DoP #PodcastIsLife #Doula #BlackDoula #Pregnancy #Birth #Moms #BlackMoms #Pregnant #PostPartum

"There are two things in life for which we are never truly prepared: Twins." Join us we chat with coach and host of Twins Mom Thriving Podcast Dr. Dee @twinmomdoctor on her journey of being a mom of multiples. This is definitely an episode any mom can relate to, especially Lou. Join us! If you’re ever interested in coaching or Dr. Dee’s podcast, “Twin Mom Thriving” definitely check it ou...

We are what we eat! Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Diana Mesa, is showing us ways that healthy doesn’t have to be bland or completely different from the foods we know and love. Join in on episode to get schooled on having healthy options that we can enjoy. Lastly, learn how we shouldn’t focus on a weight normative approach for healthy living. Please ch...