Life, Language, & Lyrics with Laina
Dr. Alaina Davis (Laina) is a professor, speech-language pathologist specializing in brain injury, and baker who leads this conversation series discussing life, wellness, health awareness, and the significance of music in our lives.
Episodes
In this episode, Tamasa shares her personal experiences of living with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. She shares the challenges, but also how she has found joy and peace despite physical difficulties. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!!! IG/Tik Tok: @lifelanguagelyrics Tamasa YouTube: @tamasa_ IG: @howmasaihelpu, @imperfectonpurpose Music: Simon Davis
In this episode, Dr. Tabia Pope share her passion for supporting student-athletes through concussion awareness and management. She also discusses her book, "Align Your Brand with Social Impact." Be sure to like, share, and subscribe!!! IG/TikTok: @lifelanguagelyrics Dr. Pope: IG: @headtospeech; @biabrandtv YouTube - @headtospeech Music: Simon Davis
In this episode, I speak with Keila R. Williams, owner of Be B.O.L.D. Apothecary about being intentional in self-love and how her intentional teas and sprays can create space for self-care. Guest: Keila Williams @bebold on all platforms Music produced by Simon Davis
In this episode, I chat with my nephew, an aspiring YouTuber. He shares a little about why he wants to be on YouTube, we discuss affirmations, and he sings a few songs.
In this episode, I speak with Wanda Hill, my aunt who is a 13-year survivor of breast cancer. We discuss the process of self-checks, family history, and touch on the health disparities related to it, particularly among Black women. Aunt Kitty shares her own story and words of wisdom.
Organizations discussed
Nonprofit: @SistersNetworkInc
Nonprofit: Making Breast Cancer Bearable
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In this episode, Laina talks with accounting specialist, Dakota Grady, who shares his story about stuttering and his journey of overcoming challenges. He also discusses why financial freedom is important and tips for reaching it. Find Dakota: YouTube: @dgthemoneycoach IG - @dgthemoneycoach Facebook - Dakota Grady TikTok - @dgthemoneycoach LinkedIn - Dakota Grady Website: dakotagrady.com Theme music: Simon Davis IG: ActionJack...
In this episode, Laina is joined by her cousin Tamasa and they discuss music as inspiration and the music that brings good vibes. They review songs by the artist Peter Collins and the newly released album by Yusha Assad, "Still Working & Winnin: The Promise."
Tamasa Hill:
YouTube: (Tamasa D) @tamasa407
IG: @sundra.hill
Peter Collins:
YouTube: @PeterCollinsmusic
In this episode, Professor Malachi and I discuss Black women in music, the challenges faced, and ways to address the issues. We also take time to delve into her music artistry and discuss the music that motivates her.
YouTube, IG, Facebook, & TikTok: @lifelanguagelyrics
Find Carolyn Malachi: YouTube: @malachimusic IG: @carolynmalachi Life, Language, Lyrics Theme Music Produced by: Simon Davis
In this episode, I converse with Dr. Christine McWhorter who is a Media Literacy specialist. We discuss the importance of media literacy and how Black music is utilized and portrayed.
YouTube, IG, Facebook, & TikTik: @lifelanguagelyrics To find Christine McWhorter: https://instagram.com/dr.christinemcwhorter
In this episode, Laina has a conversation with Dr. Ellis, a professor, researcher, and speech-language pathologist. We discuss health disparities and race in the brain injury population. We also learn about what drives Dr. Ellis in his work as it relates to being Black in academia and just being an overall good person.
In this episode, Laina has a conversation with Ariel, a brain injury survivor who uses social media as a platform to share her recovery and daily experiences. Ariel also shares how she has used her strengths to overcome challenges and motivate others.
IG: @tbi_me
In this episode, Laina continues the conversation with The Butlers about marriage and God. They share their experience in marriage and parenthood as individuals and together. This one includes some deep and thoughtful moments as well as a lot of laughs. Credits: Guests: Tenika Butler - @tenikacbutler & Jeremy Butler @jeremyqbutler Music Producer: Simon Davis - IG @actionjackson214, FB @SimonDavis
In this episode, Laina converses with The Butlers about marriage and God. They share their experience in marriage and parenthood as individuals and together. This one includes some deep and thoughtful moments as well as a lot of laughs. Credits: Guests: Tenika Butler - @tenikacbutler & Jeremy Butler @jeremyqbutler Music Producer: Simon Davis - IG @actionjackson214, FB @SimonDavis
In this episode, Laina discusses new year visions and manifestations and planning for 2023. She shares clips of her family telling us what they learned in 2022, what they're taking into 2023, and theme songs for the year. It gets a little loud at the end.
In this episode, Laina sits down with her longtime, childhood best friends, Chasity & Kia to discuss their friendship over the years. They talk about how love has kept them together and how the friendship has shaped them.
Laina has a conversation with hip-hop artist, creator, and life coach, Yusha Assad, to discuss living in your purpose. Yusha provides an in-depth narration of how he has moved forward to live in his purpose, as well as how his music is used as a tool to motivate others into greatness.
Credits:
Guest: Yusha Assad - IG & YouTube @Yusha Assad
Music Producer: Simon Davis - IG @actionjackson214, FB @SimonDavis
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