The Power of Care Podcast

The Power of Care Podcast

Are you a big picture thinker that needs help taking smaller steps towards your goals? or Maybe you've given up on your dream because life got in the way. Join mental health therapist and speaker Brianna Dance as she seeks wisdom from professionals who share their journeys of resilience in predictable and unpredictable seasons of their life. Going beyond just gathering more tools for our toolbox, these conversations will instill hope and strategy for overcoming hard things and thriving in our families and industries.

Episodes

The Power of Unspoken Strength: The Mental Health Journey of Pastors' Wives

May 31, 2025 • 29 mins
In this heartfelt and revealing episode, host Brianna Dance sits down with Vallie Kirk and Christine James—two pastor’s wives and contributors to the powerful anthology The Pastors' Wives' Diaries: A Visible Journal of the Invisible Journey. Together, they share personal reflections, unspoken truths, and the often unseen emotional and spiritual weight carried by women in ministry leadership roles. With raw honesty and grace, Vallie...
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The Power of Unmasking ADHD: Life, Labels, and Liberation

May 16, 2025 • 41 mins
In this powerful episode, host Brianna Dance is joined by two special guests: Deonte Smith, a seasoned DCPS Behavior Tech, and licensed therapist Ayisha Jones Keith. Together, they unpack the complex, emotional, and often misunderstood world of ADHD—through both clinical expertise and lived experience. From missed diagnoses and parenting challenges to breakthrough moments of self-compassion, this candid conversation explores how AD...
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The Power of Letting Go: Grieving My Birth Mother, Friendship Breakups, and Embracing Freedom

November 14, 2024 • 35 mins
In the season finale, Brianna opens up about the winding path of healing after deep losses—from the grief of losing a birth mother to the pain of friendship breakups. With heartfelt honesty, she shares what it's like to release codependent relationships, embrace confidence in who she is, and lean into the comforting presence of God as both a guide and friend. This episode is an encouraging reminder that, while loss leaves its mark,...
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The Power of Presence: Fatherhood, Mentorship & Mental Health with Antoine Trowers

October 24, 2024 • 31 mins
In this inspiring episode, Brianna sits down with Antoine Trowers a Licensed Psychotherapist and the Owner of Ubuntu Wellness, to explore the transformative power of Black mentorship, fatherhood, and choosing a helping profession. Antoine opens up about his journey of pursuing a master’s degree full-time while raising two children and working full-time, sharing the challenges and rewards of balancing it all. Together, they dive int...
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The Power of Healthy Hair: Product Picks, and the Truth About Color & Trims with Ebony Gordon

October 10, 2024 • 43 mins
In this insightful episode, we’re joined by Ebony Gordon, CEO of HAIRISTA STUDIO, as she shares her expertise on maintaining healthy hair. With over a decade of experience, Ebony debunks common hair myths surrounding color treatments, trims, and overall hair health. She also gives her top product recommendations—including an honest review of Cecred—and provides practical tips for keeping your hair strong and vibrant. Whether you're...
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Creating Safe Spaces: Black Women, Sexual Assault, & the Role of the Church

September 18, 2024 • 30 mins
Christina M. Jones, Esq. is a survivor of child sexual abuse and passionate advocate for women and girls. Christina has used her training and experience to design and implement consent and sexual assault seminars to teenagers around Washington D.C. She began her career as a prosecutor focusing on crimes against women and children. In this powerful episode, Christina M. Jones, Esq. sheds light on the alarming statistics surrounding ...
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Healing Through Design: Carmeon Hamilton on Transforming Your Space & Living with Intention After Loss

August 1, 2024 • 47 mins
Discover the transformative power of design with renowned interior designer Carmeon Hamilton. In this compelling episode, Carmeon shares her personal journey through the heartbreaking losses of her husband and mother, and how these experiences taught her to live with intention. She also recounts her inspiring career path that led her to HGTV, offering invaluable design tips to create spaces that enhance your well-being and reflect ...
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From Young Love to Legacy: Parenting, Pursuing Dreams, and Mentoring Future Athletes

July 17, 2024 • 51 mins
In this episode, Cyhl and Ashley share their remarkable journey, beginning when they met in college. Cyhl was on a full football scholarship, and Ashley was on a full volleyball scholarship. They first crossed paths at the mall and quickly fell in love. Right after Ashley's final collegiate volleyball game, she discovered she was pregnant, just as Cyhl was preparing to pursue his NFL dream. Together, they navigated hard times, choo...
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Dual Realities: Grieving While Elevating

July 4, 2024 • 36 mins
In this episode, Brianna sits down with licensed mental health therapist Candace Washington to discuss the importance of normalizing the experience of multiple, sometimes conflicting, emotions at once. Candace explains how there is space for both joy and sadness to coexist, and that feeling these emotions simultaneously doesn't indicate weak faith or ingratitude. She courageously shares her personal battle with depression and suici...
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Embracing Life After Loss: Jillian Walker on Grief and Growth

May 30, 2024 • 24 mins
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Jillian Walker, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating grief after losing her grandmother in 2016 and her father during the height of the pandemic. Jillian opens up about how these profound losses turned her world upside down and the invaluable lessons she has learned along the way. She offers wisdom on humanizing our parents, recognizing their full lives before we came into...
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S2 E2: Curves & Couture: Unveiling Fashions Evolution w/ Danielle Williams Eke

May 15, 2024 • 24 mins
Danielle is a highly accomplished fashion designer, stylist, and advocate with over 15 years of experience in the industry and has established herself as a passionate advocate for inclusivity and diversity within the field.Throughout her career, Danielle has demonstrated a deep understanding of the design process, coupled with a keen eye for balancing creativity with business acumen. Her expertise has made her a respected figure in...
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Empowering Communities: A Conversation with Brandon Starkes, Founder of The People’s Market

May 1, 2024 • 56 mins
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brandon Starkes, the visionary behind The People’s Market. Hailing from Prince George’s County, Maryland, Brandon's journey from Bowie to Silver Spring reflects a commitment to uplifting his community. With his wife, Chaka, and son, Malcolm, by his side, Brandon is on a mission to amplify the voices of Black farmers and historically marginalized groups, fostering economic empowerment and l...
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E15: Mother and Daughter Relationships , Dating, & Protecting What You Build

December 16, 2023 • 71 mins
Wendelyn Dance, is an administrative assistant at Sharon Bible Fellowship Church in Maryland. Wendy is a lover of arts and crafts who values her walk with God , her friends and family. Wendy gives women the courage to continue to learn and the power to use their voices and gifts. She embodies the phrase, "its never too," and is currently in a masters program studying Biblical Studies.

In this episode she and her daughter talk abou...
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Mo Bowie on Single Parenting, Stress Management for Care givers , and prioritizing financial & physical wellness

December 8, 2023 • 53 mins
Maurice "Mo" Bowie is a Financial Consultant and Employee Benefits Specialist, responsible for educating the private sector, federal, and state government employees as it relates to employer sponsored benefits, and independently derived programs. As a seasoned professional with 32 years of experience in the employee benefits, insurance, and financial services industries, Maurice is known for his integrity, work ethic, and overall i...
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E13: Empowerment Lessons from Her Dad, Consequences of Staying Silent, & Self Expression

November 29, 2023 • 41 mins
Alex Young, is a black woman in tech who is an advocate for mental health, self love and well being. Growing up Alex played competitive sports like soccer, rugby, and martial arts and has had more than 4 surgeries. Being an athlete was a huge part of her identity, and the pandemic helped her heal and discover other things about herself. In this episode she encourages us to celebrate big little wins along the way, look for glimmers,...
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E12: Life as a Freelance Photographer: Networking, Hard Work & Routines

November 16, 2023 • 76 mins
Jasmine McGill, a Soft Goods & Prop Stylist , and Film Photographer based in New York reflects on how her HBCU(Hampton University) prepared her for making connections as a free lance creative. She shares her love for production and the importance of using discernment when building connections and friendships. Networking comes easy for some, but for Jas this is a skill she practices daily. No matter if you consider yourself an i...
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E11: Mastering Discipline and Impacting Culture w/ EZ Ward,MPS

November 2, 2023 • 37 mins
Reginald Ezekiel Ward Jr. is a speaker and philanthropist from Prince George’s County, Maryland. Better known as EZ, his dynamic personality and inspiring journey has led him to speak in front of tens of thousands of people. ‍ He was diagnosed with a speech impediment that hindered him from confidently speaking without stuttering.

It was this same roadblock that became a stepping stone for him. Being teased in grade school gave him ...
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Unsubscribing from Unhelpful Thoughts

October 19, 2023 • 12 mins
Brianna Dance, licensed therapist and host of the Power of Care podcast shares the benefits of unsubscribing from unhelpful, thoughts, patterns, and words that ruminate in our minds. She also empowers us to subscribe to things that push us towards our goals and purpose.
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Pushing Through Pain w/ Multiple Scelrosis

September 21, 2023 • 28 mins
Vanessa Crawford, is a senior computer network defense analyst for the National Security Agency(NSA) lover of music, Jesus, technology, and sports. In this episode she encourages us to own who we are and to say yes to the God given opportunities even if it seems unfavorable at first . She opens up about her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and what helps her push through the pain.
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Navigating Hard Things : health updates , Relationship w/ my body.

September 5, 2023 • 22 mins
Brianna Dance, host of the Power of Care podcast and mental health clinician shares how she is getting through a unexpected health challenges. In this episode she opens up about her relationship with her body and ways we can reframe our minds about our hard siuations.
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