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

Yolanda Alexander and Mona Roberts are wives, mothers, grandmothers, serial entrepreneurs, business and corporate executives. Yolanda is the Director of Finance at The Housing Authority of Dekalb County, GA and Mona is the Owner/Operator of Kid's R Kid's Childcare and author of the Next Right Move. Join us as we discuss how we began walking together during the pandemic that led to what we...

Dr. Michelle Wallace is a pediatric cardiologist with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology, assistant professor of pediatrics at Emory School of Medicine, and adjunct assistant professor of pediatrics at Morehouse School of Medicine. Join us in a conversation about the importance of pediatric cardiovascular care for children and adolescents. In this conversation Dr. Wallace discusses the co...

Rev. Dr. Kelly U. Farrow is a preacher, educator, lecturer, mentor, social justice advocate, founder of the Circle of Scared Fire Preaching Intensive and the Kelly U. Farrow Institute for Black Preaching and Education. Join me in an engaging conversation with Dr. Kelly as she eloquently defines womanist theological concepts of radical self-love, and social factors that impact ways in which women o...

Dr. Irene M. Abrons is the Dean of Business and Entrepreneurship of Generation College in Chicago, IL and former Dean of the Online and Innovative Programs at The Joseph Business School. She has over 20 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, operations management, project management and planning, building and managing high performing teams, business process mapping, and new program...

Cynthia Wheeler, CPA is a well-versed accounting professional with over 25 years of progressive experience. Her career ventures include various positions with Fortune 500 companies, colleges and universities and nonprofit organizations. Cynthia is the owner of All Things Accounting, LLC, a professional accounting and bookkeeping service, providing back-office service and support, accounting and bo...

Paula Burch Jackson is an author, teacher, preacher, Associate Broker and motivational life coach. Join me in conversation with Paula as she shares how she improved her health, lost 30lbs, and lowered her blood pressure, A1C, and cholesterol levels in 2023. Listen as Paula talks about the value of women investing in themselves and the support, encouragement, and accountability she received in the...

Tamara M. Brown is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Think Common Entertainment. Her role is to ensure the continuity and success of the team, brand, marketing, business operations, and social impact efforts for the multi-hyphenate, multi-awarded artist professionally known as Common. Join me in a candid conversation with Tamara about her high-level career, busy travel and work schedule and ho...

Cheryl Y. Coleman PhD, APRN, MBA is an ordained minister of the gospel, a holistic healthcare champion, Founder/CEO of Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services, Inc., a non-profit organization focused on ten-dimensional healing education modalities. Dr. Coleman has committed her passion, training, and skill set to helping others, especially women, achieve abundant life. Join me in a ri...

Chanequa Walker-Barnes, Ph. D., is a prominent scholar, theologian, author, professor at Columbia Theological Seminary, known for her thought-provoking work on racial justice and spirituality. With a deep commitment to social change, she combines her expertise in clinical psychology and theology to tackle issues of systemic oppression, cultural trauma, and their impact on individuals and society....

Rev. Danielle L. Brown, Sr. Pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church of Plainfield, NJ is an increasingly sought-after preacher and workshop leader with the ability to communicate across multiple generations. Dr. Brown is a compassionate pastor, community leader, educator, seminary and adjunct professor and actively engaged in the mentoring of pastors and women in ministry. Join us in a conversation ab...

Rev. Anika Wilson Brown, PhD is a dynamic, engaging, transformative leader and pastor of the Union Temple Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Join us in a conversation about her weight loss journey that began with a reshaping of her thinking and relationship with food. Dr. Anika shares candidly about her personal struggles for perfection and acceptance and reveals how therapy helped her to overcome...

Jeanne Porter King, PhD, is an author, consultant, pastor, and leadership coach specializing in women's leadership. A trusted teacher and guide who has taught leadership at both the undergrad and seminary levels, Dr. Porter King is the founder and president of TransPorter Group Inc., a consulting company focused on leadership development. She is passionate about developing existing and emergin...

Tisa Smart Washington, MBA, MPA was elected Rockdale County Georgia, Tax Commissioner in 2016 and re-elected in 2020. As a student in the Global Leadership PhD Program at Troy University, Tisa is researching the phenomenon of “Black Girl Magic.” Tisa proffers, “while black girl magic speaks to a black woman’s ability to succeed against all odds, the odds are very real and challenging, especially w...

Dr. Brian Keith Hodges is the senior pastor of Gathering of Champions Church in Marietta, GA. He is a leadership and executive coach, professor of religious studies, ministry consultant, team builder, leadership strategist and author of the book, Basic Money Matters. Join, Bishop Johnathan Alvarado and I, in a candid conversation with Dr. Hodges about his weight loss journey, stress reduction, hea...

A man of varied gifts and talents, Derwin Davis is the passionate Sr. Pastor of Reach Church in Lithonia, GA, a brilliant businessman, masterful musician, and an empowering educator. Join me in a candid conversation with Pastor Derwin about his struggles with obesity, his unhealthy relationship with food and how losing 100 plus pounds has improved his health and his ability to enjoy simple pleasur...

Dr. Hardy is a Staff Psychologist for the Department of Justice and Adjunct Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Listen as we continue the conversation on self-grace which involves the ability to forgive ourselves from past mistakes in order to move our lives forward. Dr. Hardy unpacks the cognitive disssonace that is associated with ones inability to offer self-grace and an...

Dr. Keisha V. Thompson, Psychologist, Professor of Psychology, Author and Motivator is leading women in movements of intentional self-care. Listen as we discuss self-acceptance that leads to an internal sense of being good enough and self-esteem that does not rely on societal standards of beauty and success. Dr. Keisha further unpacks what it means to internalize grace in ways that are refreshing...

Jayne Morgan, M.D. is a Cardiologist and Executive Director of the Covid Task Force at the Piedmont Healthcare Corporation in Atlanta, GA., CNN medical expert contributor, owner, and creator of The Stairwell Chronicles - a social media series directed towards addressing questions surrounding Covid vaccines. Join me in an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Morgan as she discusses health and science...

Georgia State Representative, Doreen Carter was sworn in for her fifth term on January 9, 2023. Representative Carter proudly serves House District 93 including the counties of Newton, Rockdale and DeKalb, Georgia. In addition to serving as a member of the Code Revision, Education, Industry and Labor, Small Business Development, and Special Rules committees, and Treasurer of the Georgia Legislativ...

Robin currently serves as a mental health therapist, a Life Coach and speaker. Her life changing advice has been featured in Essence Magazine, the Rickey Smiley Show and for many years weekly on Radio One’s Gospel Station – Praise 102.5, the K.D. Bowe Show where for 5 years Robin was the featured life coach. Robin is the author of several books including “The 30 – Day Intentional Intimacy Pro...

Debrena Jackson Gandy is a thought-leader, Renaissance Woman, and a trailblazer in the area of creating and living a deeply joyful and fulfilling life.  With the national release of her best-selling book, Sacred Pampering Principles , nearly 25 years ago, she ushered “self-care” into the vernacular of Black Women and took it a step further to introduce us to the concept of SACRED Self-Care. J...

Dr. Shawna Brumfield, of Conyers Holistic Chiropractic offers services focused on integrative women's wellness, chiropractic care and nutrition response testing. As a patient of Dr. Shawna, I personally know the benefit of being under her chiropractic care. Join me and Dr. Shawna Brumfield as we discuss the value of holistic living, chiropractic medicine, the importance of spine health, wellness a...

Alexis Gilmer, is a clinical licensed counselor in training, coach and speaker. Join us in a discussion about the mental health crisis, stigmas and fears facing GenZ's add Millennials. Alexis shares common issues young adult women experience in seeking clinical counseling and therapy and the importance of healthy systems of support in mental health and self-care.

Brenda Troy lost her mother at very young age to cancer. She states, this traumatic loss became the impetus and motivation for healthy living. After making radical changes to her lifestyle, Brenda has been a serious champion, teacher, coach and motivator for people who desire to live healthier. Join me and Brenda in this inspiring conversation and learn practical ways to maintain a healthy lifesty...

Ginger Miller is a native New Yorker and former homeless service-disabled Navy veteran turned White House Champion of Change for Women Veterans and President and CEO of the Women Veterans Interactive Foundation. Join us as Ginger shares her story and motivation for empowering women veterans through dedicated research, tailored support programs, training, and resources to equip them at all stages o...