Black Girls Raised In the South

In today's episode, Tafeni English, the host shares insight on the importance of  prioritizing our mental health and well-being. There are resources and support available for you. Therapy for Black Girls- is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. No More Martyrs- No More Martyrs is a mental health awareness campaign committed to building a community of support for Black women with mental health concerns. https://www.healthline.com/health/power-in-video-series#3 https://time.com/6046773/black-teenage-girls-suicidehttps://reckonsouth.com/therapy-for-your-budgethttps://www.mytherapycards.com/?r_done=1  The Suicide Prevention Lifeline -- 1-800-273-8255The Anxiety and Depression Association of America -- 1-240-485-1001  The National Alliance on Mental Illness -- 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) The Association of Black Psychologists -- 1-301-449-3082Adult MHFA- https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Mental-Health-First-Aid-Adults-One-Pager_2019.pdfYouth MHFA- https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Youth-Mental-Health-First-Aid-One-Pager.pdfTeen MHFA- https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/043021_tMHFA_GeneralOnePager_v5.pdfMHFA for Veterans- https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Mental-Health-First-Aid-Veterans-One-Pager.pdfMHFA for Fire and EMS- https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mental-Health-First-Aid-Fire-EMS-One-Pager.pdfMHFA for Higher Education- https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mental-Health-First-Aid-Higher-Education-One-Pager.pdfMHFA for Older Adults- https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mental-Health-First-Aid-Older-Adults-One-Pager.pdfMHFA for Public Safety- https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mental-Health-First-Aid-Public-Safety-One-Pager.pdf

On today’s episode we’re talking Black women and Holistic Wellness. We're raising awareness because we know Black women usually have to navigate hurdles to get the support they need.Key takeaways: You must conceptualize and define what wellness means to you. The holistic paradigm considers the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components of the human being, their interactions, and their nurturance. Learn to identify your boundaries and saying no is ok. Dr. La Shonda Akins completed her undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, earning a BA in Criminal Justice. She earned an MA in Professional Counseling and an EdD in Counselor Education & Supervision from Argosy University in Atlanta. She is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Maryland and a national certified counselor.Akins’ research and writing interests include the holistic wellness/health paradigm, wellness and self-care practices of African-American women, child & adolescent psychotherapy and addiction and mental health counseling. She frequently presents on the wellness paradigm.

On today's episode, we're having a conversation with Dr. Nichole Thompson and we're talking about leaving a legacy for other women. And nope we're not talking finances. We're talking about changing the narrative of Black women and girls, what it means to carry the baton and walking in your truth.Key takeaways:Value yourself: Take care of your health and mental well-being it is a form of protest. Stop being a workaholic that's kindred to slavery Embrace Diversity of Thought Do It Scared- Time is unpredictable and unpromised Keep your eyes on those who spark greatness within For more than 20 years, Dr. Thompson has served in key roles within her community and abroad providing her with a diverse background and portfolio. Dr. Thompson earned her Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and has served in several senior administrative roles, including the role of Chief Diversity Officer. She’s co-authored multiple publications and has received numerous awards heralding her ability to thrust organizations to their next envisioned state. She is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record for launching successful startups both domestically and international. She is the founder of She Wins Global, a nonprofit organization that works to advance women and girls in marginalized and vulnerable communities across the globe. Additionally, Dr. Thompson is also the founder and co-owner of AdaChic Designs, a socially conscious handbag company that supports entrepreneurs in West Africa.Learn more about Dr. Thompson and her work in transforming organizations hereAdaChic Designs, a socially conscious handbag company that uses fashion as the means to support Africa’s economy through community employment and global exposure.

Stephanie Hill Nchege is a unique and refreshing blend of therapist, writer, coach, motivational speaker, and cheerleader. She has been married for 24 years and has two wonderful sons. She is a master’s level clinical therapist, certified life coach, and published author. Stephanie has spoken at conferences throughout the United States. She stands firmly on the premise that in this world, we can make a difference, one life at a time. Stephanie is the co-owner of Kingdom Minded Entrepreneur. She coaches Kingdom entrepreneurs how to breakthrough fear, inconsistency, and perfectionism so that they can then successfully launch their businesses. Stephanie graduated Tuskegee University with a BS in Occupational Therapy and she graduated from Jacksonville State University with a MS in Clinical Psychology. On today’s episode, we’re having a conversation about women in ministry doing business leading from their Christian principles. Kingdom Minded Entrepreneur’s address how their clients can gain clarity as to what is their service unto God and what is their service they offer in the market place. · Move past those things that rob you of your confidence,· Move forward to build successful business based on Biblical principles.To learn more about coaching and mentoring: Kingdom Minded Entrepreneurhttps://kingdommindedentrepreneur.com Interview with GodAn Interview with God: Hill Nchege, Stephanie: 9781640795891: Amazon.com: Gateway Contact Stephanie at Stephanie@KingdomMindedEntrepreneur.Com

Dr. Tiffany H. Taft is founder and executive director of Sacred Soul Wellness LLC, an integrated wellness and natural care center. She treats the WHOLE person: mind, body and spirit.She is an Integrative Health and Wellness therapist and specializes in holistic health services that promote healing naturally. She is licensed and certified as a Neuromuscular Medical Massage Therapist, Advanced Yoga Instructor, Reflexologist, Aromatherapist, Birth/Postpartum Doula, childbirth educator and Reiki Master, a hands-free approach that encourages emotional and physical healing.On today's episode, we're having a conversation about Black women taking care of their mind, body and spirit. Dr. Taft is committed healing, supporting and educating women through health education, empowerment and advocacy. Her light is inner fitness: Engaging the WHOLE of you and not just the parts of you.Sacred Soul Wellness (Be Still. Be Healed. Be Well)https://sacredsoulwellness.org/Thrive Girl Thrive: A Woman's Guide For Abundant Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Wellbeinghttps://sacredsoulwellness.org/shop-1

To live maximized you have to first be able to See It. Once you have a vision for it, then you have to begin to Say It. Once you pair the two consistently along with intentional actions and behaviors you will Live It. ~Dr. Maranda GriffinOn today’s episode, I have a conversation with my best friend. She’s a true gift to the world and I’m so excited about what you’ll be inspired by in this black girl raised in the South conversation. Dr. Maranda Griffin has been described as the leader’s leader, coach’s coach, friend’s friend and the champion’s champion. Formally trained in Counselor Education, Counseling and Psychology, and Elementary Education, she prides herself on bringing out the best in others. She champions others to strive to be their best. She genuinely wants to see people win!She gives her parents the credit for teaching her such a hard work ethic. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Junior League, the American Counseling Association, Florida Counseling Association, and the Association of Counselor Educators.In this episode we discussed key things beneficial to leading from within! · The foundation of Faith· Relationships (Your Tribe)· The POWER in sharing our storiesMG Consultation, LLChttps://mgconsultation.com/page/ Armed and Dangeroushttps://mgconsultation.com/books/See It Say It Live It Apparel:https://mgconsultation.com/t-shirts/

Progress is possible, but it is fragile-and across our country, the battles for our most basic civil rights rage on~ Stacy AbramsIn this episode, our host, Tafeni English, reminds us that what we're experiencing today did not happen overnight. The outcome of this years election came from years of work by grassroot & community coalitions throughout this country, specifically Black Women, Indigenous and People of Color. This is only the beginning of a reckoning our nation needs. The work is not over. It is imperative that our focus remain on community engagement & local elections.

Catherine Flowers is an environmental activist and the founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ). She was recently named a MacArthur Foundation fellow, also known was the “genius grant.”In this episode we continue our conversation with Catherine Flowers. She shares more about those in the movement who mentored her and ways in which she overcame barriers in the South. She is bringing attention to the largely invisible problem of inadequate waste and water sanitation infrastructure in rural communities in the United States. She grew up in Lowndes County, Alabama. With a deep understanding of the historical, political, economic, and physical constraints that impede the implementation of better infrastructure in the region, she has engaged collaborators across a broad range of disciplinary expertise to document how lack of access to sufficient and sustained waste treatment and clean water can trap rural, predominantly Black populations in a vicious cycle of poverty and disease. Flowers is broadening the scope of environmental justice to include issues specific to disenfranchised rural communities and galvanizing policy and research to redress failing infrastructure that perpetuates socioeconomic disparities in rural areas across the United States.Learn more about her work with the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice here: https://www.creej.org/historyPre-order her book, Waste One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret https://thenewpress.com/books/waste

Catherine Flowers is an environmental activist and the founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ). She was recently named a MacArthur Foundation fellow, also known was the “genius grant.”In this episode Catherine Flowers discusses her upbringing in Lowndes County, the epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement and Voting Rights Movement. She shares with us how the Black Power movement influenced and shaped her activism in high school and how that continues today. She is bringing attention to the largely invisible problem of inadequate waste and water sanitation infrastructure in rural communities in the United States. She grew up in Lowndes County, Alabama. With a deep understanding of the historical, political, economic, and physical constraints that impede the implementation of better infrastructure in the region, she has engaged collaborators across a broad range of disciplinary expertise to document how lack of access to sufficient and sustained waste treatment and clean water can trap rural, predominantly Black populations in a vicious cycle of poverty and disease. Flowers is broadening the scope of environmental justice to include issues specific to disenfranchised rural communities and galvanizing policy and research to redress failing infrastructure that perpetuates socioeconomic disparities in rural areas across the United States.Learn more about her work with the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice here: https://www.creej.org/historyPre-order her book, Waste One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret https://thenewpress.com/books/waste

The WHY behind the Black Girls Raised in the South Podcast Black Girls Raised in the South was created out of my passion and pursuit to elevate the voices and work of other Black women in the South. In today’s episode, Tafeni shares the WHY behind Black Girls Raised in the South Podcast, what to expect in upcoming episodes and she shares with the audience what motivates and inspires her to be a community change agent.Visit Black Girls Raised in the South and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform https://www.blackgirlsraisedinthesouth.com/

Welcome to Black Girls Raised in the South, a podcast dedicated to building community and elevating the voices and work of Black women in the South. Black women in the South are a powerful force, yet we are often misrepresented, misunderstood, commonly overlooked, rarely prioritized and all too often rendered invisible. If you are a Black woman raised in the South or the South has become home to you, this space is for you. So, if you’re looking for an extra dose of motivation and inspiration, you’re in the right place.