The R Stories Podcast

Corey “The Tatted Professor” Tolliver, LCSW, is a social work professor and licensed clinical social worker in Virginia, Maryland, Illinois, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas, and a PhD candidate in social work. His work sits at the intersection of clinical practice, scholarship, and public engagement, with a focus on trauma, identity, mental health, and systems-level change. Through teaching and th...

Dr. Simone E. Muschett, DSW, LMSW "The Ultimate Social Worker" is moved by the last guest for season 4. Ph. D candidate Corey Tolliver shares his powerful life experience choosing to go against the grain to forge his own path. Watch the full episode now on YouTube  @IamTheUltimateSocialWorker 

Richard Dauphin is a dynamic Christian hip-hop artist whose music and message reflect a deep passion for faith, purpose, and the next generation. With over 14 years of hands-on experience in youth development, Richard has become a trusted voice and leader in both educational and mentorship spaces. Currently serving as the Dean of School Culture at Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School, he prides...

Here's sneak peek into the most vulnerable conversation with a man we've had thus far on the topic of Grief. Be sure to tune into the full conversation on March 16th.

Craig Smith; An Educator, Entrepreneur, Dancer, Devoted Father & Husband. From the classroom to the dance floor, and from chart patterns to family moments — Craig believes life is about movement, growth, and balance. Teaching, creating, investing, and loving every beat of the journey. Craig has been shaping minds in educational spaces for over 10 years and more than 20 years passionately teach...

Craig is super vulnerable in this episode of R-Stories. Perfect for Valentines Day season. He shares his honest authentic experience of how he used woman to fill the void from an absent mother. His desire for a nurturing partner stunted his growth as a man. Catch the full conversation on Monday 2/16th on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Or right here on Youtube.

Dylan Dufour; Brooklyn Tech student with a 98 average and three years of experience tutoring math, science, and SHSAT( Specialized High School Aptitude Test) prep. He is especially passionate about helping Black students succeed because the data is clear; although tens of thousands take the SHSAT each year, Black students typically receive less than 4% of the offers. Dylan wants to change that. As...

Dylan Dufour is a gifted high school student who shares his journey navigating through school with an Autism Diagnosis. Dylan's tenacity, self-awareness and parental guidance has led him to be an inspiration for other young people while also launching his own business. Tune in to full conversation on Monday 1/19 to uncover Dylan's resilience strategies.

John Johnson is the CEO & Founder of John Johnson Speaks LLC. Over time, John has developed a deep understanding of the power of effective communication. Since speaking publicly for the first time at the age of 14 in church, John has been invited to speak at Universities, Schools, Churches, Conferences, and other Organizations around the globe.  Whether the topic is activating your purpose, tr...

Next Level Motivational Speaker John Johnson join us on this episode of " The Male Perspective!" John has a vulnerable discussion on how growing up without his father's presence impacted, however, being raised by a determined Caribbean mother covered him. Be sure to connect with John & grab his new book " The 7As" on his website www. JohnJohnsonSpeaks.com. Tune in on Mo...

Episode 5 of the R- Stories left " The Ultimate Social Worker" Speechless!! Not because there was nothing to say, it was because special guest Conquest  @CONQUEST2819  so eloquently expressed the very real dynamics and barriers many men of color face and deal with when they attempt to pursue Education as a career path. Make sure you check out the full conversation already available on  @...

Episode 5 of the R- Stories left " The Ultimate Social Worker" Speechless!! Not because there was nothing to say, it was because special guest Conquest  @CONQUEST2819  so eloquently expressed the very real dynamics and barriers many men of color face and deal with when they attempt to pursue Education as a career path. Make sure you check out the full conversation already available on  @...

Antoine, a 6 year old Resilient Young Minds  @resilientyoungmindsinc7655  Member, eagerly shares his experience learning how to control is behavior while adjusting to Kindergarten. Antoine, shares his coping skills, naming highlighting his RYM Mentor as notable contribution to his behavior improvement. So much so that Antoine boldly provided a gem for Parents too!

Antoine, a 6 year old Resilient Young Minds  @resilientyoungmindsinc7655  Member, eagerly shares his experience learning how to control is behavior while adjusting to Kindergarten. Antoine, shares his coping skills, naming highlighting his RYM Mentor as notable contribution to his behavior improvement. So much so that Antoine boldly provided a gem for Parents too!

Mark Tuggle is an author, educator, filmmaker, mentor, poet and talk radio host in thevillage of Harlem. His grassroots activism, lived experience, and spiritual pathunearthed a self-published book titled, Cultural Silence and Wounded Souls: BlackMen Speak about Mental Health. This intergenerational anthology led to guestappearances with hosts on podcasts in various locations including Atlanta, Lo...

Arron Muller, LCSW, is a visionary in the field of mental health, dedicated to transforming lives and breaking down barriers. As the CEO and Founder of Modify Wellness, Inc., a nonprofit organization in New York City, Arron provides vital mental health programming and education. His work extends into academia, where he serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Adelphi University School of Social Work....

As we launch season 4 of the R- Stories Podcast, Simone is excited to lead with the theme of the season, Men Resilience Stories! As we aim to focus a season on male mental health to provide greater access to men healing stories to inspire and encourage men who are still afraid that their voice won't be heard. We kick the season off with a powerful interview with Lamonye Sanders! Lamonye is cur...

The Ultimate Social Worker had the pleasure to sit down with " The Black Therapist" himself, Clinical Social Worker, Mr. Arron Muller! Arron provided insight on how going through school as a black man is challenging. This is especially ironic, given Arron's current pursuit of his Doctorate in Social Work. However, Arron empowers male youth specifically to advocate for what they need...

As we launch season 4 of the R- Stories Podcast, Simone is excited to lead with the theme of the season, Men Resilience Stories! As we aim to focus a season on male mental health to provide greater access to men healing stories to inspire and encourage men who are still afraid that their voice won't be heard. We kick the season off with a powerful interview with Lamonye Sanders! Lamonye is cur...

On this episode of R-stories, we had the pleasure of talking about Professional resilience stories from a woman's perspective and women who are in the field of Civil or Public Service. This real, yet purposely intense conversation from honest every day women is going to touch on one of your heartstrings.

In honor of Women's History Month and Social Worker Appreciation Month, Simone was able to gather a couple a of phenomenal social workers and women to discuss some of the controversial topics that Simone addresses in her recently released book " The Ultimate Social Worker's Diary." Check out the full episode to hear the various perspectives of being a Women and or a Social Worker...

Our Guest:Beth Brown’s core mission across all of her businesses is to spread love & help others to level up their personal & professional lives. Brown is a breakthrough coach, keynote & TEDx Stamford speaker, a 3x published author & Women Empowerment Award recipient. She is the owner & CEO of Babs Photography LLC & the founder of The Black Business Connector. For 20 years...

About Our Guest: Beth BrownBrown is a breakthrough coach, keynote & TEDx Stamford speaker, a 3x published author & Women Empowerment Award recipient. She is the owner & CEO of Babs Photography LLC & the founder of The Black Business Connector. For 20 years Brown was an educator in high need, low income schools. Building student self-confidence was always her top priority in the cla...

Michaelia Nobles is an author, podcaster, and media/communications student with a deep passion for storytelling, faith, and personal growth. Her forthcoming book, Pain Raised Me but Trauma Healed Me, which will be released on November 15th, explores her transformative journey through life's challenges and the breaking of generational cycles. In her podcast, Just Keep It Real, Michaelia engages aud...

Michaelia Nobles is a force to be reckoned with. A college student, podcaster, and author who is not afraid to use her voice to stand her ground. Michaelia share her resilience story overcoming retaliation in the workplace.