Work and Wellness Podcast

In another candid and insightful conversation, Bonnie and Tramelle dive into the ongoing struggle of balancing personal well-being with the demands of daily life. They discuss how overwhelming schedules, responsibilities, and external stressors make it easy to neglect self-care. The conversation emphasizes that scheduling itself is a form of self-care , helping to create space for personal needs a...

After a hiatus, Tramelle and Bonnie are back—recharged, refocused, and ready to shake things up. In this episode, they unveil a fresh podcast format inspired by listener feedback and reflect on the deep importance of friendship in challenging times. They dive into the emotional toll of staying informed, the necessity of self-care, and how research can be a tool against fear and misinformation. Fro...

We’ll discuss:  How do we define “Work”? Are we prioritizing certain jobs over others? How can we be more solution focused? REFERENCE: Hood Feminism: Notes From the Women That A Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/586743/hood-feminism-by-mikki-kendall/

With guest Jordan Maney, The Radical Joy Coach, we’ll discuss: What exactly is “rest”? How do you recognize and treat burnout? What does rest mean to you and why aren't you getting it? Find more info about Jordan here: https://www.jordanmaney.com/ Or find her on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thejordanmaney/

We’ll discuss: How do we find friends as adults? Should we test our friends? What to do when you move to a new city and need a new community?

With guest Dr. Faith Harper, Therapist/Author/Activist we’ll discuss: What are “Invisible Identities”? How do you bring your whole self to work? Do you want to? How are you code switching/masking/assimilating and is that ok? Find out more about Faith here:  https://www.faithgharper.com/ https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/artist/dr-faith-g-harper Or find her on the socials @theintimacydr

We’ll discuss: How has the workforce changed since Covid Layoffs? Have we found our boundaries or are we “Quiet Quitting”? Will this change the workforce forever?

We’ll discuss Do we have to love our jobs? How do we show up when our passion is outside the workplace? Are there strategies for doing just enough?

With guest Tolu M . Wuraola, JD, PhD we’ll discuss: Are we imagining it or is it microaggressions?  How do we recognize/name racism in the workplace? What are some resources for taking care of yourself? Find more info about Dr. Wuraola here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtoluwuraola

We’ll discuss: What does it feel like to be a mom and working? How hard is it to go back to work after having baby? What’s more? The financial or emotional cost of day care?

We’ll discuss: If gender roles are evolving, why aren’t dance competition dressing rooms? How would you define “cultural appropriation”? What does dad support look like with dance kids?

With Guest: Olivia Dreizen Howell, Co-Founder of The Fresh Starts Registry We’ll discuss: Why do only babies get registries? What support do you need in your fresh start and where will you get it? How can we support each other better? Find out more about Olivia and Fresh Starts here: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/freshstartsregistry/

We'll discuss: Who are Tramelle and Bonnie? Why do you want to hang out with us? What's our vision for this podcast? Spoilers for upcoming episodes Find out more about Tramelle D Jones at https://tdjconsulting.com/ Find out more about Bonnie Scott LPC at https://www.mindfulkindnesscounseling.com/