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

Dr. April L. Spencer is breast surgical expert, and founder of the Global Breast Health & Wellness Center. She states,  “I have a front row seat to witness the most amazing stories unfold every single day. To see the growth of my patients– not just physically– but spiritually and emotionally watching them reclaim their power from cancer, it never gets old.” Join me and Dr. Spenc...

Ladonna Roberts is one of the real faces of domestic violence. Her very tragic story of being shot by her estranged boyfriend who also shot and killed their 4-year-old son, Austin, before killing himself changed her life forever. Listen as Ladonna recounts the events of September 21, 2004, and reasons she ignored warning signs in her abuser’s actions. Turning her pain into purpose through the Aust...

Cynthia Williams Turner, PhD is a wife, mother, professor, Dean and Diversity Officer at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. Having revamped her entire dietary and physical lifestyle, in 2008, Cynthia wrote about the spiritual insights gained from her life-altering experience in her first-ever book entitled, “My Seven-Day Makeover: One Breast Cancer Survivor’s Spiritual Jour...

Sarah Michelle launched her Full-Scale Global Boutique HandbagsULike, and the Impact experience to celebrate women who have overcome toxic relationships and circumstances that directly affect their mental and physical well-being. In 2021 Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer which led to amazing healing journey. Listen as Sarah shares her treatment choices and the self-care, health and wellness r...

As a survivor of Domestic Violence, Tamiko Lowry-Pugh transparently shares her story and has turned her pain into purpose. She is the founder of the Still Standing Alliance – a nonprofit organization that focuses on domestic violence advocacy, awareness, and prevention. Listen as Tamiko shares her story and gives insight into the impact of domestic violence on women's physical, emotional, and psyc...

Dr. La'Vel Hardy is a wife, mother, grandmother, pastor, visionary leader, counselor, motivational speaker and host of the I Love Me On Purpose Conference. Join us in conversation about her life as a "PK" (preacher's kid), assistant pastor and senior pastor and how she is revisioning her life and ministry through intentional self-care. Listen as Dr. Hardy teaches us what it means to live a life of...

Dr. Valerie Bridgeman joined the 50 State Half-Marathon Challenge at age 63 with a goal of completing 50 States plus the District of Columbia by age 65. Join us in a conversation about her weight loss journey and her return to running half-marathons. Listen as Dr. Valerie shares insights from the emotional, physical and spiritual lessons she gleans from preparing and running half-marathons.

Crystal D. Stalling, wife, mother, grandmother, pastor, and Mary Kay Skincare & Cosmetics Consultant is enriching the lives of women through skincare education and Mary Kay entrepreneurship opportunities. Join us in an informational and inspirational conversation about the importance of skincare in self-care. Crystal advises that self-care must include skincare and is essential in maintaining...

Naketa Ren Thigpen is the host of the Balance Boldly Podcast and author of Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to Joy . Join us in conversation about her work as a balance and relationship advisor and why she builds upon her training as a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and trauma specialist to empower in living "Intentionally Selfish." Naketa dismantles s...

Ms. Lumaria Blakenly remains very active in her community, church, sorority, fitness, and part-time job after at the vibrant age of 80! Join us as Ms. Lumaria shares life lessons from her 50's 60's, 70's and strategies for remaining active and well as we age.

Join me in conversation with Maggie Joy Stanton, founder of the Stanton Institute of Leadership and Maggie Joy Stanton & Associates, LLC. This lighthearted conversation will have you laughing and crying as Dr. MJ shares from lessons on caregiving, widowhood, dating, relationships, fitness, career changes, and ministry at 70.

Join me in conversation with Sheila L. Agnew of Lifestyle Fitness for Active Adults, discussing how she became comfortable with telling her age at 70 with boldness and confidence. This conversation will empower women to fulfill their dreams, discover new passions and fully embrace their identity and the blessings of their current age.

Bonnie "Yakini" Davis, MS, MBA is a specialist in aging and author of Getting Old and Getting Over it, Sort Of... Join us in conversation about her professional and lived experiences that motivated to write this book. Bonnie's witty personality, candor and humor will encourage listeners to glean valuable lessons and self-care strategies that will loosen emotional, psychological, and physical wrink...

Michael Washington is a certified ordained chaplain and clinical pastoral educator. Join us in a riveting conversation on the role of "soul-care" in self-care for men. Dr. Washinton speaks from his experiences as a chaplain at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and his years of providing spiritual direction to men in church and clinical contexts. Listen and discover ways in which men can en...

Pastor Carey Conner states, Self-care and healthy living requires discipline." Join me and Dr. Johnathan Alvarado in conversation with Pastor Conner as he discusses the benefits of his fitness regimen on his personal and professional life. Pastor Conner enlightens us on the mental and physical discipline men (and women) must develop to train their mind, body, spirit, and palate to eat healthy and...

Dr. Alduan Tartt is a psychologist, minister, speaker, media host and author who serves as a frequent psychology expert on CNN and HLN. Listen as Dr. Tartt,  Dr. Johnathan Alvarado and I discuss mental health matters for black men. Dr. Tartt uncovers systemic reasons why black men may resist therapy and gives us therapeutic strategies for treating and resolving mental health issues in family,...

Dr. Calvin Ellison is an author, entrepreneur, naturopathic doctor, certified nutritional consultant, and global wellness trailblazer. Join us in an inspiring conversation about issues of self-care, health and wellness that are particular to men of color. Dr. Ellison shares valuable information from his books, seminars, and years of experience in motivating men to eat healthy, exercise and take be...

Join me in a transparent conversation with Roslyn Bogle about her struggles with attentiveness, low-self-esteem, relationships and the management of life and work, because of ADHD. Roslyn's message is, " You Are Not Broken " as she shares lessons learned about the ways in which ADHD present for women and the victory, she is gaining through medication, therapy, supportive relationships, exerci...

Jada Right is an occupational therapist, doula, lactation specialist, and certified yoga instructor. Join us as Jada discusses the stressors of life that negatively impact our ability to breathe properly. Jada demonstrates cleansing, invigorating, relaxing breath techniques that can be practiced throughout our day, creating awareness and energy, decreasing stress, and optimizing our overall wellbe...

Nafeesha Frost-Bailey is a wife and mother of 2 boys, an educator, a wellness specialist who specializes in helping women to reach the highest version of themselves through movement, nutrition, stress management, post-partum support and yoga. Join us as we discuss the struggles of practicing intentional self-care and motherhood. Nafeesha shares lessons learned from her doula during and after the b...

Join me with Dr. Alisha L. Jones-Skinner, associate professor in the music department of the University of Cambridge, board member of the Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM), American Musicological Society (AMS), and a co-chair of the Music and Religion Section of the American Academy of Religion (AAR). As a performer-scholar, Dr. Alisha consults museums, conservatories, seminaries, and arts organiz...

Dr. Carolyn Boston Love is the Co-Pastor of One Church of Jacksonville, an educator, certified chaplain, counselor, coach, mentor to women in business and ministry, and founder of Embodiment, Inc. Listen as Dr. Love candidly shares about the history of depression and suicide in her family, and her personal battles with depression. As a chaplain and counselor, Dr. Love empowers her clients through...

African American women are often celebrated for cooking flavorful meals that our family and friends enjoy. However, certain foods that we traditionally eat may not be healthy. Join me with Tamiya King-Troutman, certified health coach, certified medical assistant, professional writer, and founder of Cool Pink Health and Wellness meal delivery service as we discuss how to creatively c...

Join me with Freida McCullough, Pastor, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Real Estate Broker discussing her book, Victory Your Only Option and lessons from her life, real estate career and ministry. Pastor Frieda inspires listeners to become free of "traditional" roles, stereotypes, expectations, and limitations that others may set for women of color.

Kathryn Stanley is an educator, writer, editor, public theologian, and yogi. Join us Kathryn shares candidly about the barriers she has overcome in her life and career related to her self-image, self-love, self-care, and wellness. Kathryn discusses the goals she has set for herself at age 55 and beyond and encourages women to enjoy life and celebrate themselves.