Long Life Short Stories By Darcel Dillard-Suite

We all need support from time to time and who do you turn to?  Tune in to my interview with one of the best social workers in the business, Madeline Maldonado and here how she has turned her dream of helping people into a mental wellness business that cares for the community. Listen in and learn how she navigates supporting others and takes care of herself! 

We all know about house chores and most of us learn pretty early in life from our parent's how important it is ( to them lol) to clean up our rooms. Well, tune in to this podcast on the power of making up your bed everyday as an ADULT and learn from my bed making tips, about how this small task can be a game changer for most of us who strive to " get it right" and be more productive...

We are all in the middle of a heatwave, somewhere in the world. Chances are, most of us by now have had some sweaty swelling days of rays kicking in well over 95 degrees.  Tune in as I share my summer thoughts on heat, global warming and staying cool.  Enjoy!  And stop by my website www.darceldillardsuite.com for more inspiration and motivation.

We all have those days when someone has just rubbed us the wrong way.  But how fast can we move off of those irritated, frustrated feelings and forgive? There is a season to forgive and I believe Spring Time is a good place to start blooming some new feelings of peace, calm and yes forgiveness. Tune in and find a place in your heart to unthaw the anger and let go!   For more inspiration and motiva...

We all hear about how important it is to be mindful of ourselves and our surroundings. Well, I have to admit, as much as I tell other people about the practice of mindfulness... I don't practice it enough myself. So tune in and walk with me on my outdoor excursion into my neighborhood of awareness.

We all have a story and a way we share our gifts and talents with the world. Meet Kerry Flynn Barrett, HR consultant and Strategist, former nurse and the glue to her happy family! Tune in and hear more about what makes this Boss Lady do what she does best.  And for more inspiration and motivation stop by my website. www.darceldillardsuite.com

Black History Month 2023. We have seen a lot. Heard a lot. Felt a lot.  Violence, Trauma... Pain. Justice? But still we rise.  Tune in as I reflect on my own challenges of being a Black Woman and how I have learned so much from great leaders like John Lewis. We all have a story. I'm sharing a little bit of mine. Take a Listen!

We all have a story and a mission. Meet Judith McCandless, a leader at the Bronxville Reformed Church, where she connects members, families, and women helping them learn more about their God Given purpose. Tune in and find out how she uses kindness to change the world around her.  And don't forget to stop by my website for more inspiration and motivation!

We are entering Black History month and there are so many Heroes and Sheroes to celebrate. One of them is my sister, Wanda Dillard, a Community Activist and professional Trainer, leading  companies to "Have the Conversation",  about Social Justice and Equality. Listen in and learn more about her passion an commitment to change. For more inspiration and motivation don't forget to vis...

Inez Johnson, is an author, human relations consultant  and entrepreneur - she has some pearls for us about our mother's advice and a special message  for  single mothers, about how powerful a mother's advice can be. Listen in and find out more about how Inez fuels her passion and fills her days! 

When it comes to influencers, Jasmine Mcgee is at the top of my list! She is not only my niece, but an incredible social media guru with talent and skills to make everybody notice and smile. Her new business "House of Louise" is coming soon too!  Listen in and learn more about what makes her so very special.

I don't know about you, but this time of year I love a Hallmark holiday feel good movie! But its not all love and fuzzy cozy fireplace's for all of us. Tune in as I talk about the spirit of the holidays and how you can LOVE ON YOU and enjoy it. And for more inspiration and motivation stop by my website. darceldillardsuite.com

Dr. Sonia Banks, Psychologist, Entrepreneur and Mental health advocate is an influencer of everything good when it comes to our mental wellness. She has a way of making you feel better, do better and matter. Tune in and learn about how she uses her past, present and future to make her world a better place. And for more motivation and inspiration, drop by my website to connect more with me. Listen...

We can't live without our digital devices and connecting to our world of social media so we can scroll through the  lives of all those in our "following" stream. But don't you remember when people actually called you? Or left a voice mail message? Or recorded a message for you to hear if you didn't reach them? Tune in to this  episode where I challenge you to use your voic...

We all need someone to look out for us, help us "tweak" our brand and image and be on the front lines of social media's fast paced trends. Tune in and listen to Justique Carter, an up and coming mover and shaker of endorsing what's good and eliminating  some of life's publicity  challenges.  She has some great insights.  And  of course, for more inspiration and motivation...

As we begin to enjoy this Fall and head towards the end of the year, I wanted to share some thoughts on the BIG LIFE PICTURE! The one in which we write down that FINAL roadmap for those we love and some day will leave behind. We all have stories, and most of them do  have a beginning, middle and end.  So Tune in as I talk about the importance of having a Final Life plan and how having one could sa...

We all get tested. Sometimes life just makes it hard to breathe and practice patience. Tune in to this episode when I learn how to turn around a bad situation by using the power of patience.  Try it for yourself! Game Changer if you can master the 'P" word-- Patience. And stop by my website for more inspiration and motivation. www.darceldillardsuite.com

Tune in to a conversation about life, dreams, journalism and helping others with Stacey Bell Lynn. She is former Anchor at NBC News ,  co-founder of the Lynn family Foundation, a mentor to many,... a  Motivational Speaker  and  a lover of fashion. Listen and learn how she navigates her life passion, fueled by love and hope. And don't forget to visit my website for more inspiration and motivat...

We are living in very challenging times, and I believe we can all use someone to talk to! A  good counselor is not easy to find. Please tune in to my chat with Dr. Omotola T'Sarumi --She Specializes in addiction medicine at Brigham Young hospital in Boston Massachusetts and is also a Faculty member of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School,  she also has a  private practice. Don't miss her...

We are slowly getting through the first half of the year and so many bad things have happened-- it's hard to think about celebrating any of the great holidays that mark the importance of our freedom, rights and fight for overhauling racial justice.  Buy it's June... tune in as I share my thoughts on a little history lesson about June-Teenth and where we are today. Don't forget to st...

When it comes to linking up with the right people and leveraging your business savvy, no one does it better than Randi Norfleet! Tune in to my conversation with her about mental wellness, life and business challenges-- as she helps us understand what it takes to be better and more successful business minded leaders.  Don't miss out on these keen pearls of wisdom and motivation.  And visit my...

When it comes to helping parents , Dr. Ketsia Sadler is " all in". She is a school nurse by day and founder of College C.A.F.E.,  Consulting and  Financial Education company that helps guide parents and students to the right resources, to provide relevant and necessary financial aid information. She helps  make the college application journey less scary. Her motto is " Know more and...

As we  thaw out from the hibernation of winter, Covid, more Covid and just over sheltering, it's Spring 2022 . So get your walking shoes on and open up your senses and sniff in some Spring time aroma... pause long enough to listen to the beautiful sounds of the season. Tune in and find out what my favorite sounds and smells are! I bet you'd be surprised!.  And visit my website for some m...

As we celebrate women’s history month, I wanted to celebrate a young woman who is trailblazing a fire of innovation and inspiration as CEO of Afripods. Meet Molly Jensen, the female powerhouse who is taking Kenya by storm in her new role as CEO. While her home base, New York is where she honed her dynamic skills and planted the seeds that sprouted  her career that intersects media, technology and...

Powerful. Inspiring. Problem Solvers, Mothers,  wives, partners, Entrepreneurs and so much more, that spells a strong woman. Tune in to this episode and vibe with me on all that is "female strength" as we celebrate women's history month... it's eternal! And drop by my website for more inspiration and motivation.