Harmonize Your Life: Conversation on Self-Care for Women of Color

Join Dr. Toni Alvarado for an empowering podcast conversation with Judge Penny Brown Reynolds at the Harmonize Your Life Shades of Green Mother's Day Brunch. Listen as Judge Penny shares how her mother's story inspires and empowers her work in civic, community, government, and ministry leadership. This conversation will make you laugh, cry and celebrate the value of mothers, grandmothers,...

Join Dr. Toni for a special edition of the HYL Podcast Live from the Harmonize Your Life Women's Self-Care Retreat in Los Cabos, Mexico! This podcast conversation features a dynamic panel of retreat speakers discussing the theme,  Black Girl Joy .  Dr. Toni Alvarado, Ariel Alvarado, Sheila Agnew-McCoy, Freida McCullough, Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson and Dr. Jaime Eaddy curated a candid convers...

Grab your sisters or girlfriends and gather with me and the women who attended the  Tending to Your Garden  Book Conversation and Brunch.  Listen, as   Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Grief & Trauma Specialist, Dr. Sarah Williams, and founder of Raven’s Project and Everybody At The Table Podcast, Yolonda Griffin Johnson, and I reflect upon who we have become as a result of our grief...

Join me in a soulful conversation with Dr. Sarah Williams, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Grief & Trauma Specialist and Yolonda Griffin Johnson, founder of Raven’s Project and Everybody At The Table Podcast. Each of these women has contributed greatly by sharing their stories, insights and wisdom in the foreword and epilogue of my new book,  Tending to Your Garden: Moving Through G...

Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson is a trailblazing global media executive, transformational speaker, and multi-best-selling author. Renowned for her visionary leadership, Dr. Cheryl has made a profound impact across industries. As an award-winning filmmaker, she earned an Executive Producer credit and an HBO Max award for the acclaimed documentary, "Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha S...

Kellie James is Professional Facilitator & Cycle Enthusiast. With a background and professional career in Project Management, Kellie is now the owner of Drenched Cycle Studio located in the center of Old Fourth Ward and Midtown Atlanta. A cycle studio that features cutting-edge equipment and a dynamic atmosphere. With dimmed infrared lights and pulsating music, Drenched creates an energetic am...

We're back with Season 16 of the Harmonize Your Life Podcast!

Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes   is a research psychologist, focusing on ethnic minority families, African American adolescent development and health disparities, professor of practical theology and pastoral counseling at Columbia Theological Seminary, author of  Too Heavy a Yoke ,  I Bring the Voices of My People  and Sacred Self-Care. Dr. Chanequa is a 2-time breast cancer survivor who empowers wome...

Chandra Jarrett  is an  executive leadership coach and consultant  with a broad base of experience in automotive engineering, leadership, training, business and non-profit development, president of Joy Consulting Group, and  author of How Cancer Saved My Life: (Re) Discovering Life in a Deadly Place.  Chandra is a breast cancer survivor and a dynamic speaker who empowers women through her healing...

Dr. Nicole Robertson is an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Christian Theological Seminary, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Join me with Dr. Robertson as she offers our listeners creative coping strategies that can be employed when psychological distress, grief and seasonal depression is encountered. Dr. Robertson also leads listeners in a deep breathing exercise...

Dr. Jamie Eaddy Chism is a thanatologist, theologian, educator, activist, founder of Thoughtful Transitions. Join me and Dr. Jaime as we discuss how race, class and gender, particularly for black women, impact our expressions and experiences of grief. Dr. Jaime offers us healthy and creative ways to honor the memory of our loved ones during the holidays and throughout the year. Finally, Dr. Jaime...

Dr. Felicia Brackett-Owens is a psychologist, therapist, and motivational speaker. After years of building a successful mental health practice, serving in her local church, caring for her husband, children, and extended family, Dr. Owens discovered that her "cup was empty." Listen as we discuss the mindset that supported her behavior and how a journey through the Harmonize Your Life Intentional Se...

Dr. Felicia Brackett-Owens is a psychologist, therapist, and motivational speaker. After years of building a successful mental health practice, serving in her local church, caring for her husband, children, and extended family, Dr. Owens discovered that her "cup was empty." Listen as we discuss the mindset that supported her behavior and how a journey through the Harmonize Your Life Intentional Se...

Desireé Young is an ordained minister, life coach, author and speaker. Join me in conversation with Desiree as she shares how she improved her health, lost 20 lbs., and gained the courage to set healthy boundaries through a process of intentional self-care. Listen as Desireé talks about her experience in the Harmonize Your Life Intentional Self-Care Program and the power in choosing yourself.

Rev. Raushanah N. Butler is an ordained itinerate elder, serving at the Cathedral of Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta, GA, where she has been heavily involved in various ministries for the last 24 years. She is presently serving as Minister of Online Engagement, leader of Domestic Violence Awareness Ministry, & the Prison Ministry. Professionally, she is the Director of Alumni Engagement f...

Dr. Ryland Gore is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in breast surgical oncology and founder of Dream Breast Care Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Join me in conversation with Dr. Gore about her passion for women’s health, breast care, and her devotion the patients in her care. In this podcast episode, Dr. Gore offers a wealth of knowledge regarding breast health, breast cancer...

Dr. Kimberly Nash Alexander is a speech language pathologist, minister, professor, pastor’s wife, mother, and spiritual director. Shawna Francis Watley is a senior policy professional and strategist, pastor’s wife and mother. Together they seek to empower women through The Women Investing in Leadership Development Group.  Join me in conversation with Dr. Kim and Lady Shawna as we continue the conv...

Jannie Cotton, MS, LPC, Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Arkansas and member of the Democratic National Convention is also a motivational speaker, leadership, and policy consultant. As a colon cancer survivor, Jannie advocates for cancer survivors and mental health services for women and children in underserved communities. Join me and Jannie in a conversation about how to practice self-care...

Mocha Lee is one of the country’s top fitness professionals with over twenty-five years of experience.  She is the first African American to win the Ms. Galaxy title.  Mocha is also the first fitness host of “Heart & Soul”, Black Entertainment Television (BET)’s exclusive health, beauty and fitness show, which aired from 1998 – 2001. Jon me in conversation with Mocha Lee as she inspires us to...

Talaya Clark, MD, practices medicine at Atrium Health Biddle Point Family Practice for 21 years caring for the underserved population in Charlotte. Dr. Clark strives for good health in own life by eating well balanced meals daily and exercising with a personal trainer for over 16 years. In April 2024, Dr. Clark earned 1st Place in her first Professional Figure Competition with SNBF (Supernatural B...

Bishop Marshall “Tripp” Mabry, MAJIC, CTP, is a pastor, educator, graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine in Justice Involved Care. Bishop Mabry is the author of several books to include his most recent book,  Mr. Tripp’s Classroom, I’m Not Weird, I have Autism.  Join us in a candid discussion with Bishop Mabry about his willingness to confront inter-generational traumas that led to a successful...

Ricky Howell is the Media Director of New Covenant Christian Ministries (Lithonia, GA), whose passion for bodybuilding led him to become a promoter with the DFAC Georgia Natural Championships and former owner-operator of 9Round Fitness kickboxing fitness gym in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Join me and Bishop Johnathan Alvarado in an inspiring conversation with Ricky as he discusses the motivations behi...

Mia Hawkins serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Voices of Faith Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia and Owner of Mia Hawkins & Co, LLC, coaching rising entrepreneurs and teaching financial literacy courses for adults and children. Listen as Mia Hawkins discusses the financial strategies for wealth building, estate planning, and self-care practices that lead to financial wellness.

Brandi Gamble is the C.E.O. of MoneySMART, a Financial Education Platform that provides empowering concepts and strategies for her clients to make smarter money choices. Brandi is also the co-author of Design Your Wealth Mindset: Guidelines Principles and Strategies for R.E.A.L. Women. Listen as Brandi shares principles from "The Exit Strategy" that lead to financial freedom, security an...

Senator Tonya P. Anderson and Representative Shelly Hutchinson proudly serves the citizens of Georgia and their respective districts in the Georgia State Legislature.  In addition to their political offices and committees, Senator Anderson is an ordained minister, a life coach, consultant, motivational speaker, mentor and an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Representative...