Soul by the Pound Podcast

Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with Camesha L. Jones, LCSW, a trailblazing Community Mental Wellness Changemaker and the Founder of Sista Afya Community. In this impactful interview, we dive deep into the significance of cultivating a supportive tribe and community to foster and sustain excellent mental health. Camesha shares invaluable insights on the vital importance of dismantl...

Join us for an enlightening episode as we sit down with Hannah McCall, the dynamic founder of Clean Beauty for Black Girls. In this engaging interview, Hannah shares her journey and passion for advocating clean and safe beauty products tailored specifically to the needs of Black women. With a background in DEI program management and a fervent dedication to social justice causes, Hannah brings a un...

Join us for an inspiring Interview with Janene and Deanna, the founders of Simple Nuu. In this episode, they share their personal weight loss journeys and the lessons they've learned along the way. Discover how they're helping individuals, both women and men, overcome challenges in eating healthier and achieving mental fitness. Whether you're tackling these goals alone or seeking suppo...

With recent news regarding black women in Higher Education, it is important to understand how we can support black women in this space and issue a call to action on what leadership can do to alleviate these obstacles.  In this interview, we chatted with Dr. Kira Gatewood a solutions architect in Higher Education as she shared her experiences as well as solutions to navigate higher education while...

What better way can we dive into 2024 than by discussing critical habits to build a healed foundation.  In this episode, we interviewed Licensed Counselor Jamie Miles Haynes.  Jamie has over thirteen years of experience in helping clients navigate clinical issues including anxiety and depression, trauma recovery, anger management, self-esteem, major life changes, and family/relationship issues. In...

Closing out 2023 we just wanted to share with you tips and tools for finding the perfect therapist. Check out this episode and get ready for a sound and healthy 2024!

This was truly a powerful and important interview with LáDeia Joyce, the founder of The Positive Experience. In this interview, we addressed the taboos around HIV and sexual health, especially for Black women, as we know it's crucial in promoting awareness, accountability, and proactive healthcare. LáDeia's commitment to shifting the narrative around HIV education from stigma to positive a...

In this interview, Doctors Dr. Gameli Dekayie and Dr. Chantale Stephens-Archer, owners of Quench Wellness, discuss the mission of their company, which focuses on empowering clients by replenishing vital nutrients and optimizing hormone levels through restorative therapies. They emphasize the significance of defining one's individual wellness journey and shed light on the importance of Vitamin...

Jazmine B. Daye Dillard's journey and her contributions to pediatric dentistry. Representation in various fields, including dentistry, is crucial for fostering diversity, and inclusivity, and providing role models for aspiring professionals. Her dedication to her community and her profession is commendable. As co-owner of Dental Art Specialists underscores her leadership and entrepreneurial sk...

We deemed October get all up in your business month and this episode is a reminder that Breast Cancer Awareness should be All Year Around as we interviewed Advocate, Survivor, and Elevated Survivorship Founder Angela Waller. Angela K. Waller's story is incredibly inspiring. As a breast cancer survivor for 17 years, she has taken her personal experience and commitment to educating women of colo...

After closing out October we had to sit down with Domestic Violence Advocate Davora Buchanan. Davora Buchanan is a Domestic Violence Advocate and Housing Coordinator. In this role, she assists with housing domestic violence and human trafficking survivors. She finds joy in seeing the faces of all of the clients who are housed in their new apartments and excelling through the program! Davora is ded...

In honor of Breast Cancer Month, we had an amazing opportunity to interview Breast Cancer Advocate Kori Lee. Lee's journey through her battle with cancer is nothing short of inspiring. Her resilience, courage, and determination to overcome the challenges she faced are truly remarkable. Kori's strength, supported by her family and loved ones, speaks volumes about the power of a strong suppo...

To date, this has to be one of our most powerful interviews. This is the first time Soul by the Pound has entered the chat regarding domestic violence. However this month we deemed October Get All in Your Business Month where we join in bringing awareness to domestic violence and learn how to be better advocates for our loved ones who may be experiencing this. In this interview, we had a dynamic c...

In Honor of Breast Cancer Month, we interviewed the amazing Songstress Frankie Parker. Frankie Parker's story is truly inspiring, as she not only excels in the music industry but has also overcome a significant health challenge. Surviving breast cancer is a remarkable achievement, and her dedication to self-advocacy undoubtedly played a pivotal role in her recovery. Her experience can serve as...

Join us in celebration of Menopause Awareness Month with Menopause in Color Founder Dr. Stephanie Moss. Dr. Stephanie is a mom, pharmacist, menopause educator, and advocate as she helps women find their way through perimenopause and menopause by implementing simple health and wellness practices. She founded Menopause in Color to start an open and honest conversation about the changes women experie...

Oh Hello, October! During the Month of Menopause, Breast Cancer, and Domestic Violence Month we now declare it National All Up In Your Business Month because no one should be left behind. Take a listen, and get ready for a month-long celebration.

When is it mom's turn? For decades black women have tackled motherhood with little delgation of tasks which has often resulted in many of us experiencing exhaustion, stress, and even illness. In this interview, we chatted with Mom Coach Precious K Williams; Founder of Simply Passionate Life as she discussed tools and strategies to lighten the load. It's mom's turn to take care of self...

We are discovering that anxiety and depression are not a one-size-fits-all especially when it comes to black women. In this interview, we talked to Taryn Hill Founder of High Functioning Black Girls. Taryn has dedicated her career to advocating for marginalized populations. She has aided to improve access to health and social care through her job as a community engagement leader, and through her e...

For centuries women have been taught that there is a one-size-fit approach to eating healthy ignoring cultural differences and psychological influences on nutrition. Now enter GNAW Collective a wellness club that helps women of color struggling with isolation, inclusive nutrition balance, and health clarity, find aligned stability, and food freedom through gentle nutrition coaching, accessibility,...

Sometimes you just need girl talk! In this episode Founder China Panion chats about life leaving New York and returning home with friend Karen Foster. Karen Foster, owner of KF Curates which she founded in 2020. KF Curates helps businesses & organizations produce diverse, inclusive, and equitable events to cultivate meaningful experiences that lead to transformational change while impacting co...

During this interview, we chatted with the amazing Dr. Ayanna Abrams as we discussed vulnerability and mindfulness. Dr. Ayanna Abrams is a licensed clinical psychologist, CEO/Founder of Ascension Behavioral Health and co-founder of Not So Strong, an initiative to improve the mental health and relationship functioning of Black women. Her specialties include racism based trauma, mood disorder treatm...

In this interview, we speak with PCOS Coach Meredith Harris. Meredith is the Founder of Redefining PCOS, a safe place for women to learn how to reverse their PCOS symptoms so that women can live the lives they always desired. Meredith struggled with PCOS for years, especially with infertility, facial hair, low energy and weight gain. But after having her baby girl, she realized that she had to tak...

Join us for a mindblowing interview with Motivational Holistic Health Coach Jamesia. In this interview Jamesia shares the great tools and benefits to juicing and how it is a miracle worker for many diseases and ailments that impact black women. You don't want to miss this interview. Jamesia Monroe is the CEO of Kemunity Yoga, a Motivational Holistic Health Coach, and a certified Kemetic (Ancie...

Often times discussing sexual wellness is so taboo for black women. In this episode of Soul by the Pound Podcast, we chatted with The Pink Cookie Founder Amber J. Simon for an amazing conversation about Sex Wellness and how black women can have safe sexual boundaries and have conversations about what impacts their sexual experiences. Tune in now!!! And for more information about The Pink Cookie vi...

Fibroids disproportionately affect African American Women in this country so it was a no-brainer that we invited The Fibroid Pandemic Founder LaToya Dwight for one of our best discussions yet! LaToya shares her journey with Fibroids as well as education on how nutrition, awareness, and advocacy can literally change your life. You don't want to miss this mindblowing interview. And for more info...