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Today I speak with Christian List.  Christian List is a doctoral candidate and antiracism committee member within the Human and Organizational Learning department at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development. His dissertation research adopts a critical framework and is focused on organizational antiracism commitments in 2020.
In today's conversation, we discuss what allyship is and ...

This week I chat with Farah Harris!  Farah and I talk about how to create a healthy life and the obstacles that get in our way!  We also provide our definitions of self-care and dig into how we keep ourselves healthy.

Farah Harris is a Belonging and Workplace Well-being expert and a licensed psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience. She has certifications in neuroscience, Psychological Safety, diversity, equity, an...

Welcome to season 3!  In this episode, I catch you up on what's been going on in my life and the lessons I've learned in the past 6 months.  I close with a preview of what's in store for this exciting limited 8 episode run focused on "thriving in the workplace."  I breakdown all of our guests this season and the topics we are covering such as innovation, boundaries, self-care, resiliency, and allyship. 

In this episode, we talk with Christine Job about her journey to leaving America behind and moving abroad.  Christine Job is a Business Development Strategist that helps Black women and WOC ex-pats leverage their talents and expertise into professionally fulfilling and financially abundant online businesses. Christine is also the Executive Producer, Creator, and Host of "Flourish in the Foreign", a podcast that showcases ...

In this episode, we talk with Harry Uddoh who talks to us about his journey into relationship coaching.  Harry takes us through the impacts of his parent's divorce and his first significant heartbreak and how it has shaped him today.   Finally, we discuss modern love and some myths and tips to ensure relationship success.  You can connect with Harry at his website and on Instagram for more information @ harryuddoh.

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In this episode, we talk with Nailah Blades who talks to us about the power of the outdoors as a tool to wellness. Nailah's personality is so uplifting and infectious and just what we need in these anxious times.  Her organization "We color Outside" encourages women of color to find themselves not just embracing the outdoors but embracing wellness and joy. You can connect with Nailah at her website and on Instagram f...

This week I have Erica Reed as a guest.  Together we talk about resolution culture and the power of vision casting for your life.  Erica uses her expertise to provide practical tips on how to goal set and plan.  She breaks down the steps in creating a vision for your life that is optimistic and built to succeed.

Don't forget you can connect with the podcast on Instagram and through the new website.  Finally, don’t fo...

This week we have a fun and insightful interview with Lynn Power.  Lynn is a 30-year advertising executive turned entrepreneur.  She talks about what it's like to be a woman at the head of the table and how she navigated it all.  Finally, we talk about her stepping out on her own to launch her own brand, MASAMI, clean premium haircare in February 2020.

As always, you can connect with the podcast on Instagram and throu...

It's 2021 and I'm back!  This week I talk about the lessons I learned in 2020 and we go through a few exercises to help to set ourselves up for success in 2021.
We talk about intention setting vs. resolutions.  How to goal plan and we choose our word of the year.  So grab a pen and paper and plan out your year with me!

As always, you can connect with the podcast on Instagram and through the new website.  Fina...

Jenna Shellman is back to discuss the lessons we've learned this year.  We cover what we are grateful for and how this year has brought into focus the power of privilege in our lives.  Finally, Jenna and I unpack privilege and how to use your privilege to be an ally.

You can find Jenna on the Leading with Your Gut Podcast.   And as always, you can connect with the podcast on Instagram and through the new website.  Fin...

Today's interview is with Brooke Strahan @hitherebrooke.  We discuss her amazing career, her experiences with burnout, and finally, how she stays true to herself and lives an authentic life. Brooke has lived many lives, whether as a member of the Australian Defense Force or as a security consultant to now as she runs a farm and is an incredible author.  Her current novel, the Subject 2: Fade, is part of an ongoing thriller ser...

This week I interview Jenna Shellman a DEI consultant and coach from the Leading with Your Gut Podcast.  Together we unpack what it's like to live a life in pursuit of joy and her journey to find herself and to find happiness.  Jenna and I discuss our own struggles as women to accept our own identities and societal expectations.  Finally, we discuss the power of leading with our gut.

As always you can connect with th...

Today's guest Amanda Houpt has done it all.  She is an expert on public health, community violence, instructional design, and more.

Today's interview covers how Amanda has learned to keep herself professionally vibrant, including how to deal with vicarious trauma, how to stay grounded and authentic, and how to engage in meaningful self-care.

As always you can connect with the podcast on Instagram and th...

This week I discuss how to cultivate a consistent gratitude practice.  I also give three tips on how to cope with your family this time of year and how to avoid conflict.  I also mention "The thing I'm loving" this week and it's my Book of the Month subscription and specifically the book "This Time Next Year" by Sophie Cousins.
As always you can connect with the podcast on Instagram and through the...

This week my guest is Tiffeny Farag the host of the “Get to Know You with Tiffeny Farag” podcast.  Tiffeny and I deep dive into what moved her to leave behind her medical career and become a podcaster.  We also discuss her personal growth since making this choice and how she overcame burnout.

As always you can connect with the podcast on Instagram and through the new website.  Finally don’t forget you can buy me a coffee and donate ...

We're back with season 2! This week I'm taking a break from election chaos to give you a light-hearted fun interview with fellow therapist Amy Larmon.  Amy is an incredible therapist with 18 years under her belt.  Join us as we give you a peek behind the curtain on therapy, we talk about what drew us to the field, myths about social workers, and the best and worst depictions of therapy in the media.

Also, I intro...

As we wait for Season 2 to kick off on Nov 4th, here is a sneak peek of what to expect.  I'm back hoping to do a revamp of the podcast by introducing some new elements:

1. More guest interviews!  Yes I'm bringing in more experts and friends to tell interesting stories and give you tips on living well.
2. A new segment called "what I'm loving."   This segment is going to be about all the things that I geek out a...