Long Life Short Stories By Darcel Dillard-Suite

As we all navigate our world getting its rhythm back, office spaces not only may never look or feel the same, many of us don't really want to work at the office again. So what do you do as an employer and employee to strike a balance and get back  on track. Listen in on some ideas of how to make the transition!  

We are in year 2 of navigating the pandemic and May 2021 is mental health awareness month. It's been rough for so many of us and having a sanity saver has helped us all cope. Listen in to my sanity saver tips and why mental health education is still so very important. Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast and become a member on the website. www.darceldillardsuite.com

Sometimes we all have a Lucille Ball Moment, you know the comedienne who always got herself into something? That be me! Some days I feel just like her! This episode is my story of the Styrofoam noodle snafu and how I had the embarrassing job to clean up my neighborhood. Thank God I had some help from an unexpected angel. Tune in and find out how it all turned out. Don't forget to subscribe an...

It is Spring-April 2021 - year 2 of a pandemic that killed millions, year 5 of a newly rejuvenated social justice movement, which gained new life since the pandemic -- and year -- 400 plus of racism, violence, inequity, civil unrest, and chaos that has most people of color fearful, tearful, and on high alert-- always. This episode explores our reality . Bad things will happen but can we overcome? ...

So many of us can't go even a minute without checking an email, text or simply just staring into a digital device... just because. We all know better, or at least we should, but we can't help it. It's become an addiction. This Spring join me in the digital detox, one hour a day for the next 30 days! and let's see how we feel during those moments OFF -LINE. Shoot me an email of...

We are finally getting some consistent warm days in most parts of the country! No better time to revive your emotions and clean up that attitude of fear, anxiety and just sadness. The "Rona" has had us all out of sorts. Tune in to some tips on ridding yourself of the stress, the mental doldrums and get into some Spring time Calm! 

Women who lead are still the hot topic these days as we look at equity and celebrate female greatness. This podcast highlights the accomplishments and influences of Jeanie Goddard, who taught English at Wellesley high school for over over 30 years before retiring.  She is a lover of good tea, travel and Shakespeare and was my favorite English teacher. Listen in to how she helped me appreciate lite...

Rosa Parks, scoot over. The first young lady to fight for a seat in front of the bus --was Claudette Colvin. A teenager, at the time, who had the courage to pave the way in the civil rights movement. Her story is not as famous, or even told much. So I wanted to share it. Tune in and learn about her fight for a right that changed segregation. www.darceldillardsuite.com and subscribe to my podcast!~

When you think of "out of this world" dreams and aspirations, you have to respect a black woman who wants to orbit space. Meet Mae Jemison, the astronaut who orbited the earth on the space Shuttle Endeavor. Mae has dedicated her career to making a difference in science and continues to pave the way for more women to contribute their talent to what has always been a male dominated field....

This is a month to celebrate women. Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate our challenges, triumphs and successes. So tune in to this series and learn more about FEMALE POWER HOUSES of wisdom, strength, courage and resilience. And My MOTHER is my History lesson in being a good woman! Tune in --there is definitely something here for you! Connect with me at www.darceldillardsuite.com for my NEW...

I don't know about you, but when I pick up a book or favorite author, sometimes I am looking for a protagonist who looks like me-- "Female and Black! Marley Dias, a youth advocate for change, at the age of 14, started a movement to find as many books as she could where the star character was a black female. Her journey took her on a mission that gained recognition from newspapers to news...

This series is dedicated to Black History Month and this episode features the great tennis pro Arthur Ashe. He was a king on the court and off the court an advocate for change, for not only the sport to be more inclusive but for the world we live in to respect the talent and skill of young athletes of color. He also embraced HIV research and funded AIDS education. We celebrate Arthur Ashe, his leg...

As we look around our world for Heroes and She-Roes, This podcast series is dedicated to  some of our legends. Old and new. This week's cast features the young activist making a difference, Nyeeam Hudson.  He is a motivational speaker, and positive thinker that you are going to want to keep your eye on. So tune in and meet Nyeeam, a young man that has left a great impression on my heart and m...

We honor Cicely Tyson who passed way at the age of 96 -January 28, 2021. What a power house of art, love and style. She taught so many how to be themselves and fight for their rights on stage and in film. This episode celebrates Cicely and shares some of her incredible history. Listen in and stay tuned for more episodes on our African American Heroes and She/roes.  Connect with me on LinkedIn and...

Sometimes you just need a little help. And who can you lean on? We all should have a circle of friends or influencers we can tap to help bounce things off of... this episode shares some insights on teaming up and reasons to develop a strong support circle, especially for entrepreneurs. Listen and Enjoy.  Find me on Instagram and check out the website at www.darceldillardsuite.com

We are all in the middle of something different or new. Our entire world is experiencing the true definition  of CHANGE, especially since the Pandemic. This episode explores change, how we deal with it and offers some tips on ways to embrace it with a smile.  Take  a listen! And don't forget to subscribe to my podcast and learn more about LONG LIFE SHORT STORIES on my website. www. Darceldill...

We are living in some challenging times.  Frustration and fear turning to anger all around us. This episode offers some practical tips to deal with the anger and find your calm. Listen in.  Check out my website at www.darceldillarsuite,com for more Long Life Short stories! 

A new year means new opportunities and possibilities. But we first have to reckon with our past and let some things go. This episode reminds us to look forward, be hopeful and learn from the bad, the good and the pandemic!  Tune in.

We have made it to December! The holidays are here and as we try to fill our days with hope and happiness, we still have to  find a way to cope with Covid.  This last episode of 2020 sheds light on finding laughter and joy in our safe circles.

The holiday season is upon us and we are already being tested with Thanksgiving to see  if we can avoid being near the humans we love! This episode explores gratitude as we enter the holidays while we still navigate a world still filled with pandemic pressures.

We are alone but are we feeling good about being with ourselves? listen in on how to have a sassy solitude attitude about some "you" time.  Break out and Break in for some self love.