Legacy Of Wellness Podcast

In today's episode of the podcast host, LaKeisha Entsuah is chatting with Alyson Calloway; founder of The Mamas Movement about their collaborative effort for 2023 The Well Mamas Movement. During their chat, they cover everything from a book club and wellness Wednesday chats to a conference and retreat. You can learn more about all of these initiatives at www.wellmamasmovement.comAbout Alyson

In this episode host LaKeisha Entsuah chats with Phylicia Pugh, mompreneur and founder of the CEO Mom Suite. Phylicia shares her transition into motherhood as a full-time entrepreneur and how she helps other moms help their businesses thrive while keeping family as the top priority. Phylicia offers her insight on what women need to consider when starting a business when they're a mom or sustaining a business after a baby. LaKeisha also offers updates on her upcoming subscriber-only podcast series and other fun events happing within the Well Beauty Lab community. Learn More about the Private PodcastLearn More About Upcoming EventsAbout Our GuestBeliever. Wife. Mom. Business Owner.Phylicia Pough, MBA is a Philadelphia native. She attended Philadelphia University (now Jefferson) where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising and a Master of Business Administration. For over 10 years, Phylicia has been behind the scenes of businesses and ministries, keeping things organized. Her journey started in Administration and developed into Systems Strategy & Consulting. In 2016, Phylicia left her job and stepped out on faith to pursue entrepreneurship full-time. Her latest venture is The Mom CEO Suite which is a membership community for the modern-day mom in business. Through the sustainable systems framework, The Mom CEO Suite prepares mompreneur service providers for their first hire so they can keep family the priority without the business suffering. They can be helped even if they've never led a team or don't know where to start with hiring. Phylicia also hosts The Mom CEO Suite Podcast. In her spare time, Phylicia loves to travel, read and sip tea.Learn More About PhyliciaWebsite InstagramFacebook

Saying "I'm over 40" is like saying, "Everything I did for my health up to this point doesn't matter." If you feel things aren't working like they used to, this episode is for you. I had the opportunity to chat with Amy White. She's an anti-aging nutritionist who gets straight to the heart of how you can look and feel younger - starting now!The "Legacy Thought of The Week: "does your body need a tune-up?" As I chatted with Amy, I thought about how our bodies are a lot like cars, they need the right fuel, regular maintenance, and sometimes a more extensive tune-up to make sure they are working properly.I know that when my car breaks down, it is usually because one of these three things has occurred:1) I didn't change the oil regularly (this kills engines)2) I didn't properly maintain the engine (this can cause poor performance)3) I ran something through the engine that caused damage (for example, not changing the air filter or not driving over 3000 miles between oil changes).Healthy living is similar to this. If you want to, you must make sure that you are taking care of yourself in all areas: emotional, mental, and physical. You need to get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise regularly. When you do this, your body will work better and last longer!

Today's episode is very special because I am celebrating my fifth anniversary as a twin mom. In addition to hearing from two exceptional guests, I will share one of the biggest lessons I have learned since having twins. Many people talk about the need to have great time management skills as a parent, but what if you actud to have better life management skills? The idea of life management and understanding what my priorities are has been a lifesaver. Key things to rememberJust because something needs to be done doesn't make it a priority.Just because it is a priority to someone else, doesn't automatically make it a priority for you. Even if that someone else is your child. You have full authority over what is a priority in your life.

In this episode, host LaKeisha Entsuah explores the “Art of Self Care” and how our self-care needs change based on your current phase of the self-care cycle. She also discusses how to make a self-care plan for each phase.Legacy Thought of The WeekDo you know your limits? It is a question we are not always willing to ask ourselves, but it is necessary if we truly want to move past the hampster wheel of overwhelm and burnout. Key TakeawaysThe three phases of the self-care cycle are creation, elevation, and restoration. The “Creation” phase is where you are building and preparing for the next thing in your life. It could be a time to prepare for a new job or baby. Whatever you are preparing for it is identified by a season of balanced input and output. There is white space in your schedule, and you have room for the little (or big) luxuries in life. The “Elevation” phase is a period of achieving. You are moving on to bigger, better, or next in your life. Your period of elevation could be a promotion, additional work responsibilities, or a more significant role in a volunteer organization. It is marked by maximum output with minimum input. The minimum is not to the point of operating at a deficit, but it is just enough to keep you going. You are thriving through efficiency. The “Restoration” phase is a time of replenishing, building yourself back up, and nurturing your mind, body, and spirit. Your period of restoration is a time when you turn inward, increased reflection, and rest. It is marked by minimum output and maximum input. This may be when you spend more time at home and fewer social interactions. You may be recovering from a busy season at work or a traumatic life event. To make an effective plan for each phase, you must know your limits, be clear about your needs and be willing to be completely honest with yourself. Take a deep dive into the Art of Self Care and the Self Care Cycle by joining me for a Free Masterclass. This session is specifically for moms looking for better balance and more impactful self-care. Register at Bit.ly/Chosen2Thrive

In this week's episode, host LaKeisha Entsuah shares how her year of alignment got off to an interesting start when she attempted to record this week's episode, plus the revelation she had while reading Proverbs 31. Tune in for the full story and hear what Michelle Obama, Beyonce, and Ketanji Brown-Jackson all have in common.

This week I am going to be doing a deep dive into my focus word for this year and what that is going to look like for the Well Beauty Lab brand. This year, every episode I produce, every book that I write, every event that I host, and every interview that I give will be in complete alliance with God. The goal is for my plan to be in full agreement with his plan so that when I look back on 2023 I can say that I have done all that I was able to do. Register for the Thriving Through Balance MasterclassLearn More About The Well Mama RetreatSubscribe To Our Email List

In this episode host, LaKeisha Entsuah gives everyone a recap of 2022, a breakdown of how the year of discipline went, and also what the word of the year for 2023 will be. She also invites you to submit your questions, comments, and topic suggestion via email at hello@wellbeautylab.cod or via DM on Instagram @wellbeautylab or @l.entsuah .Legacy Thought of the Week: Be grateful for everything.Highlights of the Episode1:01 - Thought of the Week2:29 - Recap of 20226:50 - Word for 2023 - Alignment

In this episode host, LaKeisha Entsuah chats with Dr. Kimberly Abney about how we can all be better friends. Dr. Abney shares how her work with children both in and outside of the Philadelphia public school in which she works inspired her to create the Friends Support Friends brand. She also shares how we as parents and mentors can create safe spaces for children and young adults. Legacy Thought of the Week: How supportive are you as a friend?Highlights of the Episode1:35 - Thought of the Week3:48 - What is Friends Support Friends5:27 - The Feel How You Feel Coloring Book11:34 - The Importance of a mentor15:31 - Becoming A Mentor19:10 - Definition of WellnessAbout Dr.AbneyDr. Kimberly Abney was born and raised in the beautiful city of Philadelphia. She is a mother, therapist, educator, and advocate. Through the years, Dr.Abney has had the amazing opportunity to meet various friends and acquaintances. Many of these incredible connections have been life-changing for me and played a significant role in birthing the movement now known as "FriendsSupportFriends" (FSF). It was much more than a phrase and speaks to what has become a lifestyle of genuinely and effortlessly supporting friends. One of the most impactful parts of this brand and the work FSF does is being able to see this movement both through the lens of children and adults. That's right! No matter what the age...FSF can help others thrive simply through our support. In addition to creating the FriendsSupportFriends brands – Dr. Abney is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and operates and owns her own private practice titled The Right Balance Counseling. Dr. Abney is also CEO/Founder of We Do Realize Every Adolescents Matters (We DREAM) which is geared towards facilitating structured quality programs that provide youth with the skills to develop hope, confidence, and courage to reach their fullest potential. Dr. Abney also runs a mentoring program titled Thank Goodness I am Female (TGIF) held at her alum Bloomsburg University. She has also established a yearly scholarship for inner-city youth that attends Bloomsburg University.Dr. Kimberly Abney WebsiteFeel How You Feel Coloring Book

In this episode host, LaKeisha Entsuah chats with Dr. Michelle Deering, licensed clinical psychologist and mother-daughter relationship consultant about easing the tension in the teenage years. Dr. Deering shares with us that the idea of the “tumultuous teen years” is a myth and how we can improve our parenting to improve our relationships with our daughters. Legacy Thought of the Week: Remember that you used to be a teenager.Highlights of the Episode2:10 - Thought of the Week5:25 - When does the tension begin?22:12 - Do I need a coach or a therapist?25:40 - Definition of Wellness, Mother/Daughter EditionAbout Dr. DeeringDr. Michelle Deering is a Mother-Daughter Relationship Personal Trainer who believes that every mother and daughter should have a thriving loving relationship. This refreshing approach has made her a sought-after speaker, online educator, and consultant. While Michelle (a Brown University alum) is also a licensed psychologist in NC & NJ and a nationally board-certified sport psychologist, she has served as a Fortune 500 corporate trainer, business school Admissions Officer, and higher education professional. Nowadays you'll find her speaking at conferences, training for her next Reebok Spartan Sprint Race, and practicing rudiments on her drum kit — all while coaching, serving clients, and recording her hit podcast, Mother Daughter Connections™.Dr. Michelle Deering WebsiteInstagram

In this episode host LaKeisha Entsuah talks to Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, triple board-certified sleep medicine specialist about making sleep part of your wellness routine. Dr. Brown shares with us how to determine your optimal amount of sleep, when it is more than just a rough night and when you should seek medical help for you or your child. Legacy Thought of the Week: No one knows your body as well as you do. Highlights of the Episode1:31 - Thought of the Week4:15 - How much sleep do we need?8:52 - Bad night or bad health?15:07 - Sleep Issues In Kids27:25 - Definition of WellnessAbout Dr. BrownDr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple-board-certified sleep medicine physician passionate about helping people discover the gift of sleep as a superpower. Dr. Brown is a speaker, coach, educator, writer, and the founder of RestfulSleepMD, where she helps busy professional women and their children prioritize sleep to achieve their optimal health and thrive and live to their fullest potential. As a physician in practice for over a decade, and a mom of two who struggled with sleep issues, she fully understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical and emotional health. As a result, she has dedicated her career to helping professional women be their best selves. She does this through speaking, coaching, courses, and programs focused on educating and empowering busy professional women to make sleep a priority as a critical pillar of their health.Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown WebsiteInstagram

Relationships are a complicated but necessary aspect of the human experience. It is the coming together of two or more people who each bring their own perspective, experience, and idiosyncrasies. When it comes to romantic relationships, they are further complicated by the emotions that we bring into the situation. In this episode host, LaKeisha Entsuah talks to Dr. Gloria Lee, psychologist, author, and relationship expert about the need for better connections and how we can obtain them, especially in our romantic partnerships. Dr. Lee shares her insights on how the experiences of our family of origin inform how we relate to our partners plus when is the right time to start couples therapy. Legacy Thought of the Week: To foster deeper connection we must have deeper self-reflection. Highlights of the Episode1:05 - Thought of the Week3:47 - Why Study Relationships7:14 - Is It You Or Your Baggage13:10 - Pre-Marital Counseling22:34- Being Proactive In Your Relationship 25:52 - Definition of A Healthy RelationshipAbout Dr. LeeDr. Gloria Lee is a well-respected and trusted authority on relationships, emotional and mental fitness, family and parenting, and leadership. For 24 years, she has been transforming the lives of people from despair and hopelessness to connected and fulfilled. She is a Registered Psychologist, Clinical Director at Brentwood Counselling Centre, best selling and award winning author, professor in counselling psychology, clinical supervisor and trainer for therapists and graduate students, sought after speaker, consultant, and advocate for social justice and mental health.Dr. Lee's expertise includes helping stuck couples caught in the vicious cycle of fights to connect in a deeper and closer way. Couples learn the root causes of their conflict and apply simple and effective principles to transform their relationship. Over the years, she has helped countless couples turn their relationship around from conflicted to vitalized. She is the author of the Amazon best-selling and award-winning book, The Kickass Couple: 7 Secrets to Transform Your Relationship. Dr. Lee has advanced training in the areas of couples therapy, family therapy, parenting, leadership, depression, anxiety, shame, resiliency, self-compassion, trauma, grief, anger, and neuropsychology. Dr. Gloria Lee WebsiteInstagram

In today's episode host LaKeisha Entsuah chats with Brittany Fagan, a licensed clinical social worker and mindset coach who expertly empowers women to break through their mindset traps to embody their highest selves with passion, purpose, and profit. Brittany is here to help us understand the basics of intentional manifestation and how we can use it to get to our next level. Legacy Thought of the WeekIf you can control your mind your can control your world!Episode Highlights1:23 - Thought of the week.4:04 - Manifestation vs Goal Setting8:45 - Step 1 to Concious Manisfestation13:10 - Self Sabatoge22:14 - Big “T” and Little “t” Trauma 28:03 - What It Means To Be WellAbout BrittanyBrittany is a dynamic duo Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Abundance Mindset Coach with over 10 years of experience. She is the proud owner of EPIC WOMAN, a counseling and coaching sisterhood where she empowers women to break through their mindset traps and creates their most desired legacy of womanhood with purpose, passion, and profit. Using her powerful EPIC Woman Framework, everyday women tap into their authentic ambition with deep healing, mindset mastery, and conscious manifestation. Her mission is to create and hold space for women to embody their absolute worth and deservingness to become liberated as their highest selves. She truly believes that everything starts with an empowered woman!Brittany on InstagramWebsite

We don't often think about our breathing, but the intentional act of breathwork is one of the most potent and readily available wellness tools available to us today. On this week's episode, host LaKeisha Entsuah chats with Iona Hollaway, best-selling author, breathwork coach, and founder of the Soul app, about the power of breathwork. Iona shares how uncomplicated the practice can be and why it may be a better option than meditation for connecting with your inner self. She also breaks down the different ways breathwork can be helpful for us as we navigate the ups and downs of our day. Legacy Thought Of The WeekHow connected are you to your soul? The part of you that makes you human.Highlights From The Episode1:40 - Thought of The Week5:56 - What is breathwork?11:06 - What breathwork does to your mind and body. 17:16 - Is it better than therapy?25:57 - Defining What It Means To Be WellAbout IonaIona Holloway is a best-selling author, coach, and speaker. At Brave Thing, I help strong women do the inner work to find their blindspots so they can burn brighter and braver in their lives, work, and relationships. I teach this stuff with all the heart and guts I've got because, trust me, life wasn't feeling good around here for a long time.When Iona founded Brave Thing, she channeled all the energy that was used to loop in pain and suffering into creating the experiences, support, and books I wished existed when I needed them most. Brave Thing is where you can get the truth and tools you need to reclaim your body, worth, and gifts in kind, blunt, and creative ways. It's unfussy, open, honest, and endlessly in process. And yes, brave.

How well are you taking care of yourself? It's a question that we all need to ask ourselves from time to time. This is especially true when we are going through a stressful season of life. This tends to be the time when our self-care suffers the most. We sacrifice our own well-being for the sake of reaching our goals.  In today's episode host https://www.instagram.com/l.entsuah/?hl=en (LaKeisha Entsuah) chats with https://chadwellness.com/ (Dr. Nicole Monteiro )and licensed psychologist, mental health expert, and creator of the Center for Healing and Development. Dr. Monteiro specializes in trauma-informed therapy, PTSD, and the mental health treatment of war survivors. She shares with us how we can learn to truly nurture ourselves and operate from a place of abundance. Dr. Monteiro also shares how we can be proactive about our self-care as we pursue our goals.  Legacy Thought of the Week While success requires sacrifice; the sacrifice should not be your mental, physical or spiritual health.  Episode Highlights 1:22 - Thought of the week. 4:37 - What is the Wholistic Wellbeing 8:11 - Should Your Inner Work Be Public 12:38 - Self-Care Step 1 18:00 - Planning For A Stressful Season 24:30 - Nurturing Your Growth Mindset 27:21 - What It Means To Be Well About Dr. Monteiro Dr. Nicole Monteiro is a licensed psychologist and mental health Dr. Nicole Montieroexpert. She first established the Center for Healing and Development, PLLC (CHAD) in Washington, DC in 2007. Currently, CHAD is based in the Philadelphia area.  Dr. Monteiro has received extensive training in trauma and PTSD, global mental health and treatment with survivors of war and torture (Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma), long-term and brief psychotherapy (Columbia University), and group therapy (Washington School of Psychiatry – National Group Psychotherapy Training Institute). Dr. Monteiro's work has spanned the globe – figuratively and literally. She has worked with children through adults providing counseling and psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and clinical supervision. https://www.instagram.com/chadwellness/ (Dr. Monteiro on Instagram) https://chadwellness.com/ (Website)

Imagine going through life, suffering through unexplained medical challenges for years with no end in sight. Now imagine finally receiving a diagnosis only to learn that you have a chronic condition that has no known cure. That is where our guest today found herself but still managed to thrive.  In this episode host, https://www.instagram.com/l.entsuah/ (LaKeisha Entsuah) talks to http://www.cassandrarhill.com (Cassandra Hil)l, an inspirational expert in health and wellness, women's empowerment, spirituality, and women in leadership. She shares her journey from multiple miscarriages and a lupus diagnosis to being in remission for six years and helping other women live their best life.  Legacy Thought of the Week: When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade, plant a lemon tree.  Highlights of the Episode 1:14 - Thought of the Week 9:05 - The diagnosis changes everything 12:07 - The healing process 16:09 - Finding the purpose 21:02 - The emotional healing 24:52 - What It Means To Be Well About Cassandra When fulfilling God's plan is calling on your soul, you can rely on speaker, author, entrepreneur, and holistic wellness influencer Cassandra Hill to give you the right words to answer His call. As a firm believer in radical self-care for professional Black women who've put themselves on the back burner in building their careers and businesses, Cassandra's purpose is to empower women to become their most cared for, stress-free, purpose-driven and impactful selves.   Her empowering insights and actionable advice have led her to share the stage at major events long expert keynotes such as Iyanla Vanzant, contribute frequently to Thrive Global and authority magazines, and be featured on CBS, NBC, FOX, and several local Atlanta channels. Cassandra is an inspirational expert in health and wellness, women's empowerment, spirituality, and women in leadership. Relying on God and a holistic, natural regimen to heal her systematic lupus is what originally sparked her knack for transforming lives. When Cassandra discovered the power of holistic and faith-based healing, she knew she had to share this gift with professional Black women. And she is grateful for the many unlocked doors that have provided her with the opportunities to do so.

It's a celebration. On today's episode host https://www.instagram.com/l.entsuah/ (LaKeisha Entsuah) is celebrating her 37th birthday and sharing seven lessons she has learned over her life. Tune in for some words of wisdom as LaKeisha reflects on the journey that she has taken thus far and how she plans to carry those lessons into the future. Legacy Thought of the Week: Don't forget to celebrate yourself. Not just on special occasions but whenever you feel like it.   Highlights of the Episode 1:25 - Thought of The Week 3:17 - Lesson 1: Your feelings are valid 5:00 -  Lesson 2: It's ok not to be ok 7:05 - Lesson 3:vTime does not heal all wounds 9:30 - Lesson 4: You will never make everyone happy 12:29 - Lesson 5:  Perfection is the enemy of progress 17:45 - Lesson 6: Your greatest friendships are determined by time 21:34 - Lesson 7: Don't be afraid to define your own normal Feeling a bit stressed out? Take our wellbeing assessment and find out what your Stress Index score is https://wellbeautylab.com/well-being-assessment/ (here).

Adolescence, that interesting time period of a child's life where they grow and develop into young adults. For parents and educators alike it is a time where we begin to give children more freedom, hoping to prepare them for functioning in the world. It can also be a time that we hope to move through as quickly as possible with little damage to adults or children.  In today's episode host https://www.instagram.com/l.entsuah/?hl=en (LaKeisha Entsuah) chats with https://www.theselfproject.com/what-is-the-self-project/# (Kari O'Driscoll), a modern day teenage whisperer who shares with us the nuances of those adolescent years and how to make them more peaceful for parent and child. Kari talks about the importance of knowing your and your child's communication style and why it is the key difference between tension and harmony. We also explore why too much freedom can be counterproductive to creating capable and independent adults.   Legacy Thought of the WeekThe key to any good relationship is communication, but effective communication is not just in the words you say but also in how you say them.  Episode Highlights1:23 - Thought of the week. 4:35 - What is the Self Project 5:44 - Why Teenagers 10:37 - Leading With Curiosity 15:13 - Let Them Lead The Conversation 16:00 - Knowing Your Communication Style 19:20 - The Vark Quiz 27:10 - Next Best Step To Improve Communication 31:46 - Where and When to Get Help About Kari Kari O'Driscoll is a mother of two, founder of the self project and author of two created a science-backed curriculum that you can easily use right away in your home or classroom to foster better communication, active student-driven discussions and exercises to build resilience, community, social-emotional intelligence, and understanding. https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/ (Vark Quiz) https://www.instagram.com/selfproject3369/ (Kari on Instagram)

Being a working mom can be a balancing act that comes with no instructions. It is a beautiful dance between your own needs and the needs of the people you love the most. So how exactly do you maintain all of that? In today's episode host LaKeisha Entsuah chats with Dr. Ngozi Ude-Oshiyoye, a family medicine physician, about how she manages to run a medical practice and aesthetic clinic all while making time for her husband and three children. Dr. Ude-Oshiyoye shares her tips for her morning routine as well as how she prioritizes her relationships.  Legacy Thought of the WeekAs we work on our well being and taking care of ourselves we should focus on the how instead of the why!Episode Highlights1:23 - Thought of the week.4:03 - Taking Care of Everyone6:12 - The Morning Routine8:08 - Why Be An Entrepreneur12:59 - Self Care Through Self Development16:16 - Your Physical Health22:58 - What Does It Mean To Be WellAbout NgoziDr. Ngozi Ude-Oshiyoye is a wife, mother of 3 and family medicine practitioner. Along with her husband Dr. Ude-Oshiyoye is the founder of Apple Valley Family Medicine and Aesthetic Clinic in MArtinsburg, WV

It's not always easy being a working mom, but it's worth it. Design the life you love and make it work.In this episode host LaKeisha Entsuah talks to Nicole L. Ben,  founder of Thrive In Design and Become Mompreneur about creating the life that works for you. Nicole shares how she, a single mom of 1, makes it work while running a business and still maintaining a social life. Legacy Thought of the Week: You have the right to design the life you want instead of living according to someone else's vision or plan.Highlights of the Episode1:18 - Thought of the Week3:42 - Why Interior Design7:46 - Creating a Functional Space9:13 - Making Room For Yourself15:06 - The Weight of Mom Guilt19:56 - A Day In The Life22:52 - Misconceptions About Mompreneurship24:54 - What It Means To Be WellAbout NicoleNicole Lashae Ben, MA is a Baltimore-based serial entrepreneur with a passion for interior design, design thinking, and product-based businesses. Nicole has been dabbling in entrepreneurship since she was in grade school, but her current business endeavors include her companies Thrive In Design and Become Mompreneur. Thrive In Design is a design and innovation consultancy that helps interior product companies increase their brand awareness and revenue. Through this consultancy, Nicole offers strategic planning and coaching to sales teams nationwide through a human-centered approach.  Become Mompreneur is a passion project that aims to equip millennial mompreneurs of color with the tools and resources needed to be successful in business. Become Mompreneur has hosted two interiornational, virtual business summits, served 700+ millennial mompreneurs of color, and is currently in partnership with Accion Opportunity Fund, which sponsors 1:1 coaching sessions with Nicole. Nicole earned her BFA in Interior Design from Syracuse University and MA in Design Management from Savannah College of Art and Design.  Nicole is also a mom to one 4-year-old son, Jeremiah. 

Society will have us believing that having a successful career means that you can't have a successful family. Worst yet it will have us to believe that men don't struggle with the balance of work and family the same way that women do. In today's episode host LaKeisha Entsuah chats with James Cuthbert, president of Rock The Bells and devoted husband and father about how he maintains it all. James shares how his faith, the support of his family and a lot of intentionality allows him to succeed in the office and at home. Legacy Thought of The Week: The most important voice that you will hear is the one in your head so make sure you are nurturing that voice regularly!Highlights of the Episode1:32 - Thought of the week6:26 - Staying Grounded in Faith9:15 - Dad Guilt or Empathy?11:18 - Making Space For The Kids13:42 - Self Care From A Man's Perspective15:52 - Building Your Community17:51 - The 3 Stages of Life21:15 - Passing On The Lessons Learned28:01 - Master The MomentsAbout JamesJames is an award-winning marketing professional and community advocate with over 15 years of experience, including five global companies (BET, Red Bull North America, The Coca-Cola Company, Kellogg's, and General Mills), two non-profit organizations (KIPP Philadelphia Charter Schools and The Center for Youth Services), and currently the President of LL COOL J's Rock The Bells.  He graduated with a B.S. degree in Business Management from The Pennsylvania State University and went on to earn an MBA from the University of Rochester's Simon School of Business. In 2017 and 2018, he was named a “40 Under 40 Brand Marketer” by Brand Innovators (the largest network of brand marketers in the United States). 

Have you ever had an experience in your life that you thought you could never recover from or the consequences would ruin your life forever? Even if this wasn't your immediate thought it could have been the thoughts and opinions of those around you. In today's episode host LaKeisha Entsuah chats with Yasmine Williams-Woods about how she went from becoming a mother a 14 to being high school valedictorian, earning a bachelor's degree and starting a successful business while adding three more children and a husband to the mix. Yasmine shares her inspiring story and the message of hope she is purposed to share with the world. Legacy Thought of the WeekOnly you have the power to determine what direction your life will go in. No one walking this earth can determine your path for you. Learn to tune out the negative opinions of others. Episode Highlights1:47 - Thought of the week.5:32 - Yasmine's Story8:54 - Turning Your Ministry Into A Business10:46 - Love Conquers All13:13 - Finding Time To Take Care of You16:37 - Observing Sabbath Rest21:13 - Defining What It Mean To be WellGet your copy of the Schedule Auditing Guide at bit.ly/ARC101About YasmineYasmine Williams Woods is a Christian speaker, writer, and YouTuber  who encourages and empowers women through electrifying messages that equip listeners with actionable motivation anchored in biblical truth. She is a wife and mother of four with a bold passion for Christ and rich knowledge of God's word. Through her business, Yasmine Williams Woods LLC, Yasmine desires to empower women to possess the fortitude to conquer all of life's demands by leveraging the courageous love of Jesus. She's on a warlike mission to help women lead lives that are proof that  Love conquers all the things we face, feel, fear, and stand in faith for.Connect With Yasmine on Instagram and YouTube

The old African proverb says that “If you want to go fast go alone; but if you want to go far go together!” Today's episode is all about going together. In this episode host LaKeisha Entsuah talks to James Oliver Jr. about building the community he didn't have with his Parentpreneur Foundation. Why co-founders from different backgrounds are fundraising ninjas. The importance of good mental health as a parentpreneur and why we all need to get into alignment with our purpose. Legacy Thought of the Week: Entrepreneurship is a team sport; choose your team wisely! Also remember that your team is more than the people who work with and for you. Highlights of the Episode1:53 - Thought of the Week5:28 - James' Story6:36 - Kabila, like Bumble for Tech founders8:25 - Why he started the Parentpreneur Foundation12:45 - Supporting the mental health of parent entrepreneurs15:00 - Is dad guilt a thing?17:15 - Finding work/life harmony21:45 - Alignment with purpose24:30 - Going through hell to get to heavenGet your copy of the Schedule Auditing Guide at bit.ly/ARC101About JamesJames Oliver Jr. is co-host of the Parents Making Profits podcast and CEO of the ParentPreneur Foundation, which empowers Black ParentPreneurs, so they can leave a legacy for their beautiful Black children. He is the founder of Kabila, a startup that connects co-founders of tech startups. And he is the author of The More You Hustle, The Luckier You Get: You CAN Be a Successful Parentpreneur. Join The ParentPreneur Foundation hereJoin Kabila here

Often when you think of leaving a legacy for the next generation your mind automatically thinks about money. On this episode host LaKeisha Entsuah  is talking to Cheylaina Fultz, CEO and Creative Director of HBCU Legacy Fashion about leaving a legacy that goes beyond just money. Cheylaina shares how her own upbringing inspired her to not only show pride in her HBCU but also sparked the desire to give the gift of education for generations to come. Legacy Thought Of The WeekWhat impact are you making? Not just for yourself but also for those around you. Our goal in life is to impact the lives of as many people as possible. Highlights From The Episode1:14 - Thought of The Week4:50 - Cheylaina's Road To Entrepreneurship7:26 - Why A Day Job Wasn't The Right Choice10:13 - Your Zone of Genius 15:45 - Work/Life Balance Is a Myth18:51 - Biggest Misconceptions About Being A Mompreneur21:33 - The Strength To Endure23:37 - Defining What It Means To Be WellGet your copy of the Schedule Auditing Guide at bit.ly/ARC101About CheylainaCheylaina Fultz may have been raised as a small town girl, but she has always had big city dreams with an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for acting and media. Since 2012, she has planned weddings and events nationally and internationally. This led her to create The Cheylaina Fultz Talk Show, a podcast that shares stories of women who have overcome challenges and evolved into amazing entrepreneurs and powerful leaders.In 2020, Cheylaina launched HBCU Legacy Fashion, where she is connecting youth to the historic legacy of fashion while yielding royalties to partner institutions and increasing enrollment rates through the HBCU Legacy Scholarship fund, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that provides guidance, resources and financial support to future and existing HBCU students. Because of HBCU Legacy Fashion, more black and brown students will become aware of the possibilities of attending college, and will obtain debt free degrees from an HBCU.Cheylaina is a proud 2008 graduate of North Carolina A&T State University where she pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and obtained a degree in Journalism & Mass Communication with a concentration in Journalism & Electronic Media.Today Cheylaina is a wife and mom of three residing in Columbus, Ohio. She enjoys acting, interviewing new people on her podcast, emceeing events, and traveling to a beach with a good book in hand.

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back! We are back for season 2 and we could not be more excited. In this episode host LaKeisha Entsuah gets into the show name change, what our true focus is and some of the things she has been up to this summer. Plus you will get a run down of some of the guests you will be hearing from this season. Legacy Thought of the WeekDon't be afraid to pivot. Sometimes you have to make a change to ensure that you are fully in alignment with God's purpose for your life.  Highlights of the Episode1:15 - Thought of The Week4:03 - What is Generational Wealth7:15 -  One Million Black Women: Black In Business10:40 - Mom Guilt15:00 - Defining What It Means To Be WellGet your copy of the Schedule Auditing Guide at bit.ly/ARC101

Intimacy is the ability to be seen and the ability to see another...with this characteristic of vulnerability. Live Well Tip of the Week: How well do you know what you find pleasurable? If you're not sure you should take the time to find out.  In this episode our guest is Tara Galeano, clinical sexologist, licensed clinical therapist and sexual empowerment coach. Tara is here to help up understand what it means to experience sexual pleasure, get in tune with our own bodies and take back control over out sexual experiences. She is the author of Rediscovering My Body which teaches us how to show up for pleasure. Tara offers unique couple's retreats, and ceremonial, sensual journeys that open doors to new experiences and communication with oneself and partners.What You Will Learn In This Episode6:06 - What is a clinical sexologist?8:40 - Where does sex fit in with wellness?11:40 - What is the difference between sex and intimacy?14:23 - Preparing The Next Generation18:50 - How do we discover pleasure for ourselves?24:25 - Where to look for help27:26 - What is a sexual empowerment coach?32:08 - Finding pleasure 101Connect with Tara Website Facebook LinkedInGrab your copy of the Wisdom Journal here

 Sometimes we can't recognize what is happening in the moment. It is often more clear in hindsight but listen to your body it may be trying to tell you if something is off. Live Well Tip of the Week: You can't force anyone to like you and you shouldn't try. Not everyone is going to like you and not everyone is going to be your friend. That's ok!‘In this episode' description: In this episode, our guest Dr. Amber Tichnor. Amber is the To Be Coaching and Consulting, a women's rivalry coach, and author of the book Behind Frenemy Lines.  Amber is committed to helping women recognize and release their frenemies so they can rediscover their truths, communicate their needs and build empowering. Amber breaks down how rivalry relationships affect us socially and emotionally as well as how we begin to dismantle these behaviors. Amber also helps us to understand where the concept of frenemies begins in our lives and how we can do better with the next generation.   relationships that uplift and support their lives.What You Will Learn In This Episode5:54 - What is a frenemy?7:00 - How reality TV feeds the drama8:44 - Where do the issues begin?11:40 - Holding on to grudges16:33 - Recognizing the problem23:00 - Being a better leader25:50 - Organizational Culture28:15 - Raising Kind Girls34:05 - Building Authentic RelationshipsConnect with Amber Website Facebook  Instagram LinkedIn

Self doubt has killed more dreams than failure ever could. Slaying those thoughts is a daily process that we must actively work on. It is the only way that we can show up in our God given purpose. In this episode, our guest Philicia Wallace is going to  share with us what self doubt looks like and how we can overcome it to show up as our best selves. Philicia is the Founder of Slaying Self Doubt, LLC, a Purpose Empowerment Coach, and host of the Slaying Self Doubt™ Podcast.  Through her professional endeavors, she seeks to empower black women to identify and conquer troubling doubts and insecurities. Her relatable coaching and mentoring style has created a space of security and comfort for her audiences, allowing women to freely be themselves to begin a beautiful transition. Her words and wisdom will empower and produce self-love, help others embrace who they're becoming, and encourage them to step into their God-given purpose. She is committed to helping Black women find their fears and SLAY them.Live Well Tip of the Week: Sometimes you need to be your own hype man. External praise is great and we all love to receive it but being able to hype yourself up is what will get you past self doubt. What You Will Learn In This Episode6:00 - What would you do if you weren't afraid?7:00 - How much of our fear is about our past experiences?9:37 - Is it fear of failure or imposter syndrome?11:10 - Are you actually afraid of succeeding?12:03 - The stories we tell ourselves13:15 - What happens when you get exactly what you prayed for?15:30 - Everyone in your life now can't go with you to your next level21:39 - Waiting on your confirmation from God28:45 - How does self doubt show up for you?33:40 - The benefit of journalingConnect with Philicia Website Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn

Most women think they are supposed to look a certain way but who sets the beauty standards? Why chase that beauty standard? Be a conscious consumer and only invest in what works best for you. Make beauty about your wellness routine rather than chasing standards.In this episode, Devika Dandona joins us to explore clean beauty and sustainable fashion.  How can we integrate beauty and wellness and make it work best for ourselves? Devika is an investor, thought leader, and founder of Devi Collective.In this session, Devika shares her inspiration in the beauty space, making conscious choices in terms of our health, becoming a conscious consumer, and investing in the best brands. Besides, she expounds on researching to make an informed decision and the impact of influencer marketing on a brand. Live Well Tip of the Week:  Convenience is often the enemy of consciousness. Decide which you are willing to sacrifice.A Quote from Our Guest:  Becoming a conscious consumer is one of the most powerful things you can do to yourself.Takeaways That You'll Learn From This Episode:Devika pinpoints understanding what traditional beauty fails to tell us about how the products interact with our bodies as her main inspiration for getting into the beauty space.Who decides how we are supposed to look and sets beauty standards? Don't chase standards but make conscious beauty choices regarding your health.Embracing how you feel naturally allows you to start making better choices for yourself. For instance, choose the right foundation shade for yourself.What you choose in the beauty world has a worldwide effect on many social topics. From the different ways, it impacts people to inclusivity and exclusivity.Making darker shades is associated with high costs explaining why most brands don't invest in them.Invest in a brand that has invested in its product development and has not taken the easy way out.Having the time to research and make an informed decision is attached to having some sort of privilege.Small brands will make changes in the beauty space since they understand the problem and intend to fix it.We all have an expiration date. You don't need an anti-aging cream. We are all going to age, and it is a gift. How influencer marketing affects your brand.Connect with Devika DandonaLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/devika-chand-dandona-2a1953184/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.devi.collective/Website: https://www.devicollective.com/

Collagen keeps our faces uplifted. But as you age, collagen decreases, making your skin droop. How do you make sure you're doing everything right at every stage? What beauty practice should you adopt to take care of your skin and maintain its natural glow?In this episode, Sherri Hull joins us to explore beauty at every stage and how we can take of ourselves from the inside out. Sherri is a certified women's health nurse with over 20 years of experience in the medical field and the founder of Adorn Women's Clinic and Medspa.In this session,  Sherri shares why our skin droops after turning 30, what to look out for in anti-aging products, why you need to start your skincare routine at an early age, and the basic skincare products you need. Besides, she expounds on the do's and don'ts for healthy skin, make-up tips, and why you need your SPF throughout.Live Well Tip of the Week:  Don't allow anyone to define beauty for you. The only opinion that matters is yours.A Quote from Our Guest: SPF, to me, is number one because it presents a lot. So I would definitely say a good skincare arrangement and making sure you're using your SPF is great.Takeaways That You'll Learn From This Episode:Sherri expounds on the difference between a medspa and a normal spa. A medspa is more medical-based with medical treatments to enhance beauty.After we cross the 30 thresholds and north of 40, your collagen decreases, making your skin droop off a little bit.The beauty industry is currently flooded with anti-aging products. Anti-aging products are effective, but a dermatologist provides the most effective products since they are stronger and approved.The basics of your beauty care include- A good cleanser, toner, moisturizers, and serums.You need an SPF all year long regardless of your skin tone and how melanated you are.Treatments and services available in a medspaDo a consultation and evaluation to determine what fillers work best for your skin.A healthy lifestyle keeps your body healthy and your skin as well. Maintain a healthy diet, exercise, release stress, quit smoking, and limit your alcohol and coffee intake.Have a good skincare arrangement, get your aesthetics and start using SPF at an early age.Wash off your makeup and use clean makeup brushes. Just because you're going to a professional to get your makeup done doesn't mean their brushes are clean.Connect with Sherri HullInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adornwomensmedspa/Website: https://sherrihull.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adornaestheticswellness/posts/?ref=page_internal

We all have that little voice in our heads where every time you try to do something new or accomplish a goal, it says you're not good enough.  How can you shut your inner critic and turn up the volume to your inner cheerleader?In this episode, Natolie Warren joins us to explore the silencing of the inner critic. Natolie is a whole woman experience coach and a licensed psychotherapist. She focuses on helping women live a fulfilled life that aligns with their soul purpose using the power component in their mindset and inner transformational technique. As a therapist, she also brings her own experience with personal transformation to help guide you on your life-changing journey.In this session, Natolie shares where our inner critic comes from, how to build a relationship with your inner critic and replace your negative thoughts with positive ones. Besides, she expounds on how you can help your children manage their inner critics and get extra support if you can't manage that inner critic.Live Well Tip of the Week:  Remember that there is power in your words, especially those you speak to yourself.A Quote from Our Guest: We have about 65,000 thoughts, and out of the 65,000, 75% of them are negative. However, 90% of those thoughts are thoughts we thought of yesterday. So, every day we are recycling old negative thoughts and beliefs.Takeaways That You'll Learn From This Episode:Natolie expounds on how our brain is made up of and where the critic comes from. The negative critical thoughts come from our life experiences.Build a relationship with your inner critic, notice when your inner critic shows up, and implement practical steps to silence the inner critic.Thank your inner critic because you needed the protection at one point, but you don't need it now.Acknowledge you, inner critic, call her out, choose what voice you follow, and choose to do something your inner critic tells you not to do.Courage is a muscle that grows with use. Take those baby steps and get the courage to act and silence your inner critic.Our brains are retrainable and replace negative thoughts. When you create new thoughts, you create a new neural pathway in your brain.Help your kids manage their inner critics by acknowledging their thoughts and feelings. Do not challenge them but rather encourage them to speak out their feelings.Sometimes you may get paralyzed by your inner critic, even at your best self. Get extra support from a therapist if you cannot manage your inner critic.No matter where you are on your journey, you can learn to do these steps. If you have to practice, that's okay. But you get to choose what ways to follow.Connect with Natolie WarrenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natolie-warren-2371a989/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natoliewarren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warrennatolie/Website: https://www.awaken2power.com/

Mother's day can trigger most people for different reasons. It could be that they lost a child or are struggling to get children. Although most women try to maintain that smile and laughter, they're suffering within. How can society approach and support childless women? How can we understand them and not question them unless they let us in their space?In this episode, I share why mother's day could be a trigger for some women. Before having my daughter, I had been on an infertility journey without success, which took an emotional toll on me. Mother's day was never appealing to me as it's something I desperately wanted to be a part of.In this session, I share the best approaches when dealing with childless women or those who've lost their kids. Tune in and learn how best we can treat women on their fertility journey or those undergoing child loss.Live Well Tip of the Week:  You don't owe anyone any explanations.A Quote from Our Guest:  There are some things we shouldn't ask. We just have to wonder about some things until the information is offered to us. Underneath the laugh and the smile could be a woman that's hurting because of the journey they are on.Takeaways That You'll Learn From This Episode:My fertility journey and undergoing several rounds of medication which took an emotional and mental toll on me. The idea of mothers day wasn't appealing till I got my daughter.Never ask someone when they will have kids. Although the question may seem harmless to you, you do not know what they are going through.With mothers day around, we need to be cognizant about those who are unable to celebrate.When you ask a woman who already has their first child when they will add another one, your inquiry might be a painful reminder of what they are struggling with or unable to do. It could even be a danger to their health.Everyone's journey and experience are different, and not everyone gets to enjoy motherhood. One in five women struggle to get pregnant within the first year of trying, and you're not alone in this process.Listen more than you speak. Be supportive and offer fewer suggestions. Be a reminder of their joy, not of the pain.Offer grace and space for that woman to feel however she feels when it comes to mothers day. Don't force her to put on a happy face, don't try to force her to appreciate what she has. She's pretty aware of that.  Let her be because those feelings are valid.To connect with meLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakeishaaentsuahInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/l.entsuah/Tune in, like, and leave a reviewApple Listennotes

Welcome to Well Beauty Lab Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss ways of taking Care of yourself with Bianca Johnson. Bianca is a breakthrough and empowerment coach that helps you identify what you truly want in life, uproot what is holding you back, and empower you to take action toward the life of your dreams.  While studying  psychology in college, she was introduced to the mind-body-spirit connection, which completely transformed her life. Bianca believes that in order to live a fulfilled and abundant life we must be well in body, mind, and soul; this is why her signature approach to coaching and healing is centered on mind-body-spirit teachings. Bianca fuses inner healing techniques with positive thinking and spiritual connection to create a holistic approach to becoming your best self and creating your best life. She believes that you can be, do and have everything that your heart desires. By using her wisdom and experiences to help awaken others to their true potential. Bianca is committed to helping you become the best version of yourself and create the best version of your life. Her work is currently delivered in online workshops, 1:1 coaching, and destination retreats. Live Well Tip of the Week: Embrace the Messy.A Quote from Our Guest: “Be real and raw and let your true self be shown and be unapologetic and go after your dreams and desire because that is what life is about” by Bianca Johnson.Takeaways That You'll Learn From This Episode:Bianca discusses some of the signs that show we are stuck in perfectionist and possible ways to move past your perfectionist ways.People pleasing, overworking, self-sabotaging, and overachieving are some of the signs that you are a perfectionist. She says people who are always looking for extra validation are perfectionists.Inner work! Deconstructing the belief that you are already perfect will help stop a person from being a perfectionist. Being yourself! You should not be trying to be someone else or comparing yourself with people like Influencer, authors, etcLearning about Emotional Freedom Techniques.Working on your fear will help create a sense of safety within yourself.Perfectionism and motherhood. A perfectionist can pass the behavior to other people like mums to their kids.The messy moments are the best, perfect and memorable.Being honest! Knowing where your love lies, your joy, and passing, or identifying the things you love doing will really help in answering the hard questions and avoiding the textbook answers.Ways that the battles against corruption come in.Connect with Bianca Johnson;Website: https://www.biancamjohnson.com/about     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bianca.m.johnson/ 

Welcome to Well Beauty Lab Podcast. In today's episode, we have Tanya J Miller who is an author, speaker, coach, and strategist.  She is well known for helping individuals and organizations discover their purpose, vision, and destiny. She is a pro at helping people work through their mindset and get to their best selves.Tanya has written several books including Mind Matters, Pro Journal: Vision on Purpose, Things my Mama Said, Provision: Purpose Validated Seven Times.She is a certified life coach with over eighteen years of experience working with youth, young adults, and women throughout the community. She also holds a BBA in finance and business management from Northwood University and an MBA from Regent University. In addition, she has;Earned an Advanced Diploma in Christian Life CoachingCertified and credentialed as a Board Certified Master Christian Life Coach (BCMCLC)Member of the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC), and a part of the AACC Christian Coaching Alliance (CCA).Tune in to listen to Tanya sharing about how you can get yourself unstuck.Live Well Tip of the Week: Do your homeworkA Quote from Our Guest: The purpose is your DNA. It's the reason why you are wherever you are. You may express purpose in different positions and things but when you look back at all those things it goes back to who you are. Takeaways That You'll Learn From This Episode:Tanya discusses the signs that show you are stuck. They include complaining about things, feeling like you are on pause for a long time and having no new accomplishments.Support your relationships with other people and necessarily do not compare yourself with others. Be there for them, let them feel your impact. Don't act as a barrier but as a stepping stone. You are the main cause of the roadblock to your mentality and emotions. Move past your comfort zone and this will help you avoid being stuck within yourself or in your relationships with others.It's good to protect yourself from being hurt but in other instances just be you. Show the real you in relationships and avoid being a people pleaser. This will help you not be stuck with people you don't deserve to be with.Know your purpose and vision.Vision is what's specific to your life. It may echo what other people have done in your life but it should not be the basis of where you are trying to go.Teach your teenagers how to find purpose and help them to map out their vision.Finally have family meetings with your kids and have the conversation that you wish your parents had.Connect with Tanya J Miller;Website:  https://www.tanyajmiller.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithtanya/Facebook: https://free.facebook.com/TalkingwithTanya/?_rdc=1&_rdr

Welcome to Well Beauty Lab! Did you know that there is a connection between what we eat and how we feel throughout the day? In today's episode, our guest Anne Anyia shares how to keep your gut healthy by introducing a genuine lifestyle of healthy eating and living! Anne is a registered Nutritionist & Certified Health Coach. She is passionate about helping women and men transform their weight, health and life by focusing on nutrition, coaching, fitness and gut health!Live Well Tip of the Week: Don't let your emotions ruin your health!A Quote from Our Guest:  “All health and disease begins in your gut! Everything you eat affects your body and is digested by the gut. The gut is the center of everything!” ~ Anne Anyia6 Takeaways That You'll Learn From This Episode: Your gut begins from your mouth and ends at the anus. The gut is the center of your health and it works to digest and absorb everything you eat. Our gut health really includes our entire digestive system! Everything starts in your gut!Anne discusses how the state of your gut also affects your mental health! This includes stress, anxiety, and even depression! Stress can shut down your gut. Yo- Yo dieting is when you jump from one diet to the next in order to lose weight. This may cause you to hate food instead of seeing food for what it really is. Jumping from diet to diet and eating processed or sugary foods can also negatively impact your gut health. A genuine lifestyle change will help you on your weightloss journey. The number on the scale is not a true reflection of your weight loss journey! If the number on the scale hasn't changed yet, this doesn't mean that the healthy changes you are making are not positively affecting your gut health! Non-scale victories are better! If your clothes fit you better, if you have better energy, if you're less bloated, then these are more important victories! Anne also discusses the benefits of prebiotics and having a healthy diet before depending on supplements!The more natural and holistic your diet is, the better it is for your gut health! Some holistic and natural options to maintain in your diet include drinking plenty of water, vegetables, some fruits, lentils, chickpeas, nuts, fish & salmon, avocados, dark chocolate 90%, and things that are rich in fiber, which also assist in good bacteria. In addition to incorporating a more natural diet, make sure to find an exercise you enjoy and be consistent with it! Connect with Anne Anyia:InstagramWebsiteFacebook

Welcome to Well Beauty Lab Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the definition  of true fearlessness with Tina Fears. Tina is the founder of Stage Ready LLC, a full-service production company that offers award-winning production management, creative direction, and memorable performance experiences for entertainers, beauty, and lifestyle brands across the world via diverse platforms and levels of influence. Her work as an actor, singer, and dancer includes regional productions of Simply Simone, Dreamgirls, and In The Heights to name a few! Tina has also featured in national commercials for Walmart, Ford, The Home Depot, Coca-Cola, and Shoe Carnival. Her role as Clara Ward in the Emmy nominated National Geographic anthology series Genius: Aretha  2021  is now available on HULU. Tina received the 2021 African American Women in Cinema Trailblazer Award and the 2021 HAPA Breakthrough Performance Award  for her work on Genius.  Advocacy is at the core of Tina's passion as a creative and she knows first hand what is means to conquer your fears!Live Well Tip of the Week: Whose judgment are you really concerned about?A Quote from Our Guest: “Being fearless to me is really just facing your fear head on. It's about recognizing your fears and figuring out how to navigate in order to overcome them. Acknowledging them but not allowing them to hold you back from living a full life.” ~ Tina Fears6 Takeaways That You'll Learn From This Episode:Tina discusses with us what it looks like to be in position for what God has in store for us! She also teaches us the value in allowing our life wins, plans, goals to be ordered by the Lord.Learning how to face our fears in order to stand in the authenticity of who we truly are. It can be a lifelong process/journey!Give yourself grace! Allow yourself room to grow and craft your own journey. Everyone's journey looks different. Grace is the key to balancing business and motherhood!Tina shares how to focus on the end goal and showing up in excellence!Identifying  what you are truly passionate about so that you can feel fulfilled and live in your happiest self! Once you identify your vision, write it down so that it becomes tangible. Then begin to craft the steps that would help you to accomplish the vision! When you know its something you've been called to do, you will be able to move forward even when it may feel uncomfortable, in order to achieve it!Connect with Tina Fears:InstagramTwitterWebsite

How often are you taking the time to acknowledge your self care needs? It can be so easy to neglect the deep areas of our self care, as we go about our daily lives and busy schedules. We must be intentional about acknowledging where we are within our individual self care journeys. When we choose to be intentional, then we can avoid pouring from an empty cup due to neglecting ourselves for so long! Live Well Tip of the Week: How often are you checking in with yourself? Are you pouring from your overflow or pouring from a deficit? Is your cup completely empty? This is why the recovery mode of self care is so important! A Quote from Our Host: “Know when to pull back and make the necessary adjustments to your daily routine during your recovery mode.” ~ LaKeisha Entsuah7 Takeaways That You'll Learn From this Episode:Before beginning your self care recovery mode, start by acknowledging & writing down your areas of need. This will help you to develop a plan of action to achieve a successful recovery journey!Learn to adjust your boundaries by examining the people, places, and things that you are currently exposed to!Know when to pull back and make the necessary adjustments to your daily routine during your recovery mode. You must be checking in with yourself regularly to recognize the need to refill your cup! Know when to limit access to a person or thing that is draining you. It could be temporary or permanent. Adjust as necessary. Do an audit of your own schedule in order to determine where you can make adjustments. You can set yourself up for a successful self care recovery mode by also activating your support system! If you don't have a support system, begin to build your support system around the areas of your life that need the most attention.Connect with Well Beauty Lab: InstagramWebsite 

Have you ever considered a more holistic approach to learning the needs of your body? In today's episode we learn how a naturopathic doctor blends science with natural therapies, to look at patients through a holistic lens. Our guest, Dr. Steffe teaches us the importance of getting to the root of why you may be feeling unwell. She has a deep passion for teaching all women how to understand our bodies on a deeper level. We also discover the connection between our hormones and menstrual cycles as it relates to our overall health. Stay tuned for an episode you won't want to miss! Live Well Tip of the Week: Take the time to learn your body! It's important to ask yourself how well do you really know your body? Can you pinpoint why you may be experiencing a headache, upset stomach, or why you just aren't feeling the best? These are all reasons why it is important to learn & know your body from a deeper level. A Quote from Our Guest:  “A naturopathic doctor is a doctor who looks at the root cause of why you aren't feeling well, instead of offering medications that hide the symptoms.” ~ Dr. Steffe8 Key Takeaways You'll Learn From This Episode: A naturopathic doctor is a doctor who looks at the root cause of why you aren't feeling well, instead of offering medications that hide symptoms. They typically use natural therapies and modern science with little to no pharmaceuticals. Herbal medicine is typically prescribed. It's important to look at hormonal imbalance from a holistic viewpoint because it helps you to pinpoint the root cause of what is happening within your body, and helps you to make the  necessary changes to truly get better. A naturopath  provides testing to get to the root issue. Then, they will look at natural approaches in order to make the necessary adjustments. These approaches may include observing your dietary habits and even your stress levels. Having both a medical doctor and a naturopath doctor can be very essential because they both can play critical roles in helping you discover what your body needs.  PCOS symptoms typically include  irregular periods or  showing signs of having high testosterone. Symptoms of  high testosterone include darker, coarser hair in areas where women typically don't. Also cystic acne. PCOS can be commonly misdiagnosed by medical doctors. You also don't  have to have cysts on your ovaries to experience PCOS. Some traditional medical treatments (from a medical doctor) may include placing a patient on birth control to help them have regular periods. This does not fix the problem. This is actually hiding what is truly going on. Another commonly prescribed treatment is Metformin. With PCOS, the root cause is typically insulin resistance. Meaning your insulin and blood sugar may be high. It's important to ask your doctor for blood work and to get imaging done (ex: an ultrasound). When you find a naturopathic doctor, you want to make sure they are certified. You can also look into making a virtual appointment with a naturopathic doctor.  Be prepared to keep an open mind with your naturopathic doctor as they teach you new things that can benefit your body's health. Click Here for Naturopathic Doctor Licensure!Connect with Dr. Steffe:LinkTreeInstagram DM                       Take Dr. Steffe's Free Hormone Quiz

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jamice Holley. She is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed minister. Jamice teaches us how to approach healing and growth from a mental, emotional, & spiritual perspective in order to achieve impactful and lasting results! Through the  discussion of this impactful conversation, you will learn how your spiritual life works together with your mental health, and how to reconcile  mental health challenges through therapy and time spent with God.Live Well Tip of the Week: You have to find something to believe in that is greater than yourself. Acknowledge a greater power than yourself. The power that you can hold onto whether things are difficult in life or not. Make sure you're nurturing that belief! A Quote from Our Guest: “We are spirit beings first, so it's important to feed your spirit. Without feeding your spirit, you become unaligned with yourself.” ~Jamice Holley9 Things You'll Learn in This Episode: We are spirit beings first, so it's important to feed your spirit. Without feeding your spirit, you become unaligned with yourself. Just because you think a thought, doesn't mean it has to be true. Allow yourself to reflect on what  God says about a particular subject matter.God doesn't allow things to happen to you, it happens for you! God uses what we've gone through to help others and to bring him glory. There is purpose in what we go through!Prayer is a weapon but therapy is a strategy! Therapy allows you to build a reparative relationship with how you view the world and yourself. God can use both prayer and therapy to help shift your mindset. We also must do the work to better ourselves! Prayer without works is dead. Step one is to take care of yourself. Take care of the 5 pillars of yourself. Eating healthy, hydrating, reading a devotional, recharging your energy etc. Before seeking therapy, you should consider working on your physiological health  care first, in order to assist with any physical imbalances that you may be experiencing. The goal is to go to therapy to get what you need, and then use the tools and strategies that you have learned in your day to day life! You want a therapist that you can get along with, but also one who is  willing to help you become a better version of yourself, instead of just being your friend. If a particular therapist isn't working for you, let them know what's not working for you and what you feel may need to be adjusted in order to move forward. Make sure to voice your concern. Therapy is a safe place for you to be able to voice your opinions and your truths. Connect with Jamice Holley: Website: https://www.theabcllc.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamiceaholley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamiceAHolley

Have you ever considered changing the way you look at food? Food is not always the enemy. We just have to find a diet that works for our individual body type. This does not always mean restricting yourself from foods that you enjoy!In this episode, we discuss the meaning of intuitive eating as it relates to finding a balance of the foods and lifestyle that work best for you. We will also cover the importance of acknowledging your unique body type, despite the pressure of society to try and categorize one's diet into  what everyone else is doing or saying that works for them!Live Well Tip of the Week:  Food is not the enemy. Your mindset is!A Quote from Our Guest: “Understand that everyone doesn't have the same genetics. We shouldn't be pursuing to have the same ideal body as everyone else  in order to fit the standard of popular belief.”~ Christyna Johnson 4 Things You'll Learn in This Episode: A nutritionist is an experienced professional, who is not required to have a degree or certification in order to become a nutritionist. They also do not have legal standing or legal protection behind their title. Whereas a registered dietitian is a credentialed individual with at least a bachelors degree in nutrition, and required to complete additional training and certifications. Intuitive eating is a form of self compassionate eating. This means eating in a way that is internally wise and compassionate towards your own dietary fulfillment and needs. This also means becoming rebellious towards the expectations and influences of outside sources where it concerns your personal dietary needs (outside of a medical professional). This includes rebelling against the ‘diet culture' or diets that are trending for everyone else. Example: You do not have to become gluten free  just because it's the popular thing to do. You should only  choose it if it works well for you. There are often financial challenges associated with intuitive eating, due to the expense of allowing yourself to consistently eat the foods that you desire to eat (that work best for your needs). In this situation, it is important to learn to become creative in how you approach your diet. Listen to yourself, be intune with yourself. Unhealthy food habits can be addressed by a proper dietitian. For those who are looking for financial assistance, there are often health grants and resource centers within your community that are available to provide financial assistance towards professional health services. Connect with Christyna: Website: https://encouragingdietitian.com/media/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encouragingdietitian/Twitter: https://twitter.com/encouragingRD

The pandemic has caused many people to feel anxious about what will happen next. Sometimes, when we don't feel like we are in control, we become anxious. Everyone experiences anxiety at times. Facing a  new challenge, environment, or social setting, are just a few of the many reasonable concerns for feeling a bit anxious. These concerns typically subside quickly. When someone experiences increased levels of anxiety, they will typically have difficulty  calming down or releasing worry. Can you recall a particular trigger or experience that has caused you anxiety? Today we will dive into best practices for managing anxiety when levels are high or beginning to feel unmanageable. Live Well Tip of the Week: You don't have to go backwards if you don't want to. Sometimes going forward with a new routine, instead of revisiting an old routine, is the better route for you!A Quote from Our Guest: “It's okay to say no. It's also okay to remove yourself from an environment or situation that is causing you a lot of anxiety.” ~Vera Cheng6 Things You'll Learn in This Episode: Some physical signs of anxiety include muscle tension, difficulty focusing, difficulty controlling worries, insomnia, fatigue, & being on edge or easily irritated. Physical symptoms of anxiety can last longer than actual concerns exist. Deep breathing techniques are effective when feeling anxious. Practice deep breathing 3-4 times a day for about 5 minutes at a time. You may pinpoint anxiety in children by asking them how they are feeling in order to create open dialogue and safety for them to open up. Every kid is different. Not having interaction with friends can cause some anxiety. Physical symptoms of increased levels of anxiety include, wetting the bed, sleep issues, or any unordinary repetitive behavior. Don't rush into a large gathering if it feels too far outside of your comfort zone. Start small, by acknowledging your comfort level, and asking someone to meet you halfway by considering trying a one on one meeting or virtual zoom call. Don't be afraid to express your comfort level. Your boundaries are important! Saying yes all the time can lead to a higher chance of burnout and feeling resentful.  You don't have to feel guilty about saying no! It's also okay to remove yourself from the situation. It may be hard at first, but the more you get used to saying no, the more people will respect your boundaries. If the person doesn't respect your boundaries, you have to evaluate if you really want that person in your life! Evaluate how long you've been feeling increased levels of anxiety or experiencing symptoms. If symptoms persists longer than a week, consider reaching out to a family doctor or therapist for an evaluation, in order to assess what options may be available to help you. And remember, therapy can be good for anyone  to check in with yourself, even if you aren't experiencing anxiety!Connect with Vera: Website: https://www.talktherapywithvera.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktherapy.with.vera/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VeraCheng17

In a society filled with the pressure of comparison, it can be easy to grow out of touch with the reality of your own truth! Other times, one may ignore what is needed in order to fully  heal, due to the fear of revisiting/reliving that place within your mind. Addressing trauma, or hidden emotions is vital in order to heal. How often are you taking the time to self reflect, acknowledge the space that you are in, and work towards what is needed to become the happiest and most fulfilled version of yourself? During your self love journey, you must develop a level of self awareness in order to understand what is happening within. Self reflection is key. Make a list of the things that don't serve you well. Pinpoint the things that you are neglecting!In this episode, our guest KeKe Seward teaches us where to begin on a self love journey. Shakera Seward AKA Keke Seward, is known for providing women all over the world with self-care & self-love strategies, as well as coaching services to assist women on their healing journey. Shakera holds a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and a certification in Substance Abuse Counseling. She also provides women empowerment workshops, courses, and retreats for women!Live Well Tip of the Week: Self love requires acceptance, not perfection!A Quote from Our Guest: "Self love is more than an emotion, it's an action" ~ KeKe Seward4 Things You'll Learn in This Episode:KeKe defines self love as being able to appreciate yourself, value yourself and purpose, embracing your flaws, and not sacrificing your well being for others!Our experiences can shape our thoughts and behaviors regarding self love. Sometimes self love suffers due to being unhealed from certain experiences. Understand what thoughts you are feeding yourself, about yourself!Appreciate yourself when it comes to your money. Love yourself enough not to participate in unnecessary spending that would put you in debt or in an uncomfortable situation. Set boundaries within your finances, so that others aren't taking advantage of the money that you have. Don't ignore what you need to heal from, due to being fearful of revisiting that place in your mind. Addressing it is vital in order to heal, and there are many resources available to help you. What you do outside of your coaching or support group, is what will make the ultimate difference!Connect with KeKe Seward- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sisterhoodofhealing/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofhealinginc/  Clubhouse: https://clubhousedb.com/user/kekeseward

In today's episode, we discuss self care and the value of dismantling the stigma surrounding the strong black woman, with guest Jacquelyn Perry. Guest BiographyCoach Joc is a mom, wife, and the self-proclaimed “Black Women's Coach.” When she's not enjoying a glass of Stella Rosa, or spending time with her family, she is coaching black women to see their worth. Coach Joc's goal is to dismantle the stigma of the “strong black woman” by teaching black millennial women how to take themselves off the back burner and prioritize their healing and inner worth so they can experience more joy and deeper connections.Podcast Takeaways:Live Well Tip of the Week: Oftentimes, we may try and juggle too many things at one time. You can do it, but just not all at once! We need to prioritize, and take things one step at a time. Live life on your own timeline. Discussing the myth of the strong black woman. The stigma is that, due to being raised by iconic strong black women, we are never allowed to bend, break, complain, or cry. It makes black women carry unnecessary burdens. Learning that it's okay to ask for help or admit that you need a break. Sometimes we feel like if we let certain things go, then everything is going to fall out of place. Delegate the little things. Communicate with your partner, friends, & or family that you may need an extra hand. Take time out for yourself! Self care time is so underrated! Self care doesn't have to be overly thought out. It's in the simple things, such as a relaxing bubble bath and some quiet time. You must be able to recognize your worth!You can start by asking some friends or loved ones, what is something that they love about you? Begin to become more self aware and recognize the good things about yourself! Address the internal things before the external things become difficult to bear.When looking for a good life coach, you will need to decide exactly what your goals are, in order to see if a particular coach matches up with your needs. Look for transparency from them. Guest Contact Info: Website: https://www.coachedbyjoc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachedbyjoc/

In today's episode, we discuss ‘The Art of Transition' with Dr. Erica Jones, as it relates to understanding the right time to make a career or life transition.  Dr. Jones provides us with guidance on how to make healthy & fulfilling  life transitions, that will leave you feeling restful and content!Guest BiographyDr. Erica Jones is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, public speaker, and author of several books including F*uck This Job and The Art of Transition Journal. Key Takeaways:Live Well Tip of the Week: Make sure you know what you need! This includes emotionally, mentally, and physically. Understanding what you truly need, can help you to live content.Give yourself time to process and understand what you need from your career and personal life. Have the confidence to believe that you deserve the things that you need!Discussing the common struggle of wanting to leave your job while also worrying about making ends meet, insurance & health care, and the opinions/questions from family & others. Value in mapping out your plan through assessing your skill set. Then choosing to believe that you are capable of accomplishing any goal!Practice deep breathing exercises and become aligned with yourself, so that you can locate the fullness of your mental, physical, and emotional wellness. Having the mindset that you are capable of attaining what is best for you. Dr. Jones' Art of Transition Journal is available now, to guide you towards habits that will help you become better aligned with yourself. Guest Contact Info: Website: https://www.drericajones.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericajones/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheArtofTransitionPodcast/videos

In today's podcast episode, our very own host shares why she takes issue with the term ‘Mom Goals'! Podcast Takeaways:Live Well Tip of the Week: Comparison is the enemy of alignment. You can not be fully present with your own life & experiences, if you're always comparing your life to someone else's. Social media hashtags such as #Mom Goals, can cause unnecessary pressure, emotional pain, and mental health issues for some mothers. The term ‘Mom goals', can cause us to strive for unrealistic goals. Someone else's mothering journey doesn't have to be your journey.  We don't know the truth behind closed doors or the reality of someone's life behind a social media post. Social media only focuses on what can be seen publicly. Understand the difference between inspiration and comparison. Comparison interferes with our own intuition. It can cause you to question yourself and your own ability with raising your kids. Avoid comparison. Try to stay on the side of inspiration. Be realistic with what works for your family and your personal parenting needs. Remain in a place of humility even when receiving compliments on your parenting, so that you do not feel the need to keep up with a certain appearance of perfection. Afterall, parenting is not about meeting other people's expectations!Is there a particular hashtag that you see on social media that really gets under your skin? If so let us know! We may even use it as a topic for an upcoming episode! 

In today's episode, we discuss why we tend to people please and how to work past it, with guest Brea Johnson. Guest BiographyBrea is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience working in the field. She has experience serving a variety of communities. She's worked with the LGBTQIA community, children, young adults, couples, the geriatric population, and those with disabilities. Brea has specific experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, mood disorders, grief, transitions in life, career development, ADHD, self-esteem, anger management, gender identity, traumatic brain injury, sexual abuse, domestic abuse and any form of trauma. As a therapist, she strives to provide her clients with the tools to navigate life as well as process any transition that they may experience. Her approach is eclectic. She uses a Person-Centered approach, as well as a Holistic approach. By doing so, Brea aims to meet her clients where they are in order to see them as the expert of their lives. Podcast Takeaways:Live Well Tip of the Week: You were not made to make other people happy! Yes, we should spread joy and love to everyone around us, but happiness looks different for each person and that is not our responsibility. We can be considerate of others, but we weren't put here to make sure that other people are happy. People pleasing develops in childhood. Begin to break out of people pleasing through awareness. Find out why you are a people pleaser? Although this may be tough, it will take internal reflection. Brea discussed the difference between little trauma and big trauma in childhood. Reflect upon what you may have wanted from your childhood that you didn't receive, so that you can make the changes for your own kids. What does cultivation of self esteem look like for you and your children?Avoid being overly considerate. Speak on what works for you and what doesn't. Avoid being overly apologetic.  No means no!Accept when it may be time to seek professional assistance. Maintenance therapy/ a regular check in with a professional can sometimes be very helpful. Take baby steps with your healing. Continue to move forward. Find a therapist who works well with your personality. It's not a one size fits all.Guest Contact Info: Instagram: @therapywith_brreeaa 

In today's episode, we discuss what it means to be an unapologetic woman with our guest Chebria Bryant!Guest BiographyChebria Bryant is the owner of The Unapologetic Woman brand. She is also an encourager, an overcomer, a motivator, and mother to a beautiful baby girl. She empowers women to embody everything they are, and prioritize themselves unapologetically before their daily roles through sisterhood, experiences, evolution and self-care.Podcast Takeaways:Well Beauty Tip of the Week: Stop asking for permission! We don't have to ask for permission to be our best selves. No one else needs to be ‘in' on our personal plans. You don't need someone else's approval in order to do what God is calling you to do. The unapologetic woman is the woman who doesn't apologize for choosing what works best for her. She prioritizes herself!Become intentional about the time that you spend by yourself. Recognize when you need to get back to your true self.Discussed how not to pour from an empty cup, but to instead pour from the overflow.Discussed the value of shared experiences and supporting other women.Guest Contact Info: www.chebriab.com  Instagram: @chebria.b    Facebook Group: The Unapologetic Woman

In today's podcast episode, host and Chief Wellness Officer LaKeisha Entsuah shares her focus word of the year and what that looks like in our pursuit of wellbeing. Key Takeaways:Tip of the Week: You don't need a new plan, you just need to stick with the one you have.  Consistency is what will get you to the finish line.What the last year has taught me about achieving my goals and has been the missing link. What self discipline looks like in our wellness journey. The need for accountability in goal setting.How do we create our path forward without being overwhelmed.Be sure to download the goal setting resource here.

Guest BiographyVicky Tay is the founder of Yours Truly, Holistic Health and Wellness- a lifestyle brand promoting high vibrational living. She is a vegan mother of three, Certified Holistic Life Coach, Yoga Instructor and Master Reiki Practitioner. She is currently hosting transformative retreats worldwide.Follow her journey on Instagram to find out about why she's changing her name to Victory, her one way ticket to St. Lucia, and read excerpts from her upcoming book: Sovereign.Topic of Discussion:In today's podcast episode, our guest Vicky Tay shares with us how we can efficiently learn to ask for help! She also teaches us how to narrow down our daily tasks in order to avoid burnout. Podcast Takeaways:Well Beauty Tip of the Week: Make peace with your past! Take the lessons that your past teaches you, but don't allow negativity to take up space in your head.It is impossible to efficiently ‘do it all' without proper support and time management boundaries. It can be easy to experience burnout, but there are mechanisms to avoid it!  Narrow things down into 2-3 categories that are most important to you. Then break the categories down and develop a list of things that need to be prioritized. Focus your time based upon the top few things on your list. Break it down into bite sized chunks. Determine what makes you happy, used to make you happy, or could make you happy in the future. What can you start incorporating into your life now to attain this happiness?   Your self care routine doesn't have to fit the mold of what someone else feels would work for you. Reconnect with your own path. For the stay at home mom who is feeling overwhelmed, don't  be afraid to ask for help! It's a stigma that you're supposed to be superwoman. It is not only okay to ask for help, but there are many people willing to help support you.  Guest Contact Information: https://www.ytholistichealthandwellness.com/about                         IG: @ytholistichealthandwellness   or    vicky@YTHolisticHealthandWellness.com 

In today's podcast episode, our guest Jasmine Hall El discusses some of the common mental roadblocks that keep us from achieving our health & wellness goals! Jasmine also teaches us how to kick generational bad habits to the curb by being intentional with our nutritional habits and self care routine!Guest BiographyAs a Certified Personal Trainer and Holistic Nutritionist with a Corrective Exercise Specialty, she is well-equipped to transform your entire journey. After leaving her aluma mater, UNC- Chapel Hill with a BS in Exercise Sports Science and Nutrition, she began her family. A mother of three strapping young men, not only does she understand the struggle of work life balance, but she has experienced the challenge first hand (three times to be exact) with reclaiming a better version of herself. Her journey began with helping mothers reclaim their pre-partum identities; however as her popularity spread men found value in her expertise as well! Podcast Takeaways:Well Beauty Tip of the Week: You are worth the investment! We give so much of our energy and time to others. We must remember that we also deserve time, money, energy, and thought invested into ourselves. In today's society, it can be difficult to maintain balance within our daily schedules. Common challenges include difficulty with maintaining time boundaries for work life, home responsibilities, and self care.There is a common misconception that as a mother, you should put everyone first before yourself! It is important to understand that you can not offer the best version for anyone else if youre not the best for yourself. This is why we must make time for self care!To start setting boundaries, you must begin with time management. Schedule time for yourself on your calendar. Treat everything on your calendar as a non-negotiable. Schedule time for all tasks by recognizing what's important to you. Hold yourself accountable for sticking to your schedule. Common mental roadblocks include the feeling of failure because of unrealistic expectations. Change your attitude of what you can achieve, and believe that you're going to reach your goals! Include positive affirmations into your daily routine!Guest Contact Information: www.strongpuresimple.com  Email: info@strongpuresimple.com     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongpuresimple/

In today's podcast episode, our founder & Chief Wellness Officer LaKeisha Entsuah discusses healthy ways to deal with grief while heading into the holiday season. Podcast Takeaways:Well Beauty Tip of the Week: Learn to be honest with yourself! We have to be able to accept when we need support. Be honest about your own limitations, struggles, and needs. Let's be intentional about learning to be honest with ourselves!It's easy to eat your feelings away and I want to encourage us all to move beyond unhealthy habits.The first step to managing holiday grief is to acknowledge your pain. Be honest about the fact that you are struggling so that you can work through the tough time period of grieving. Journal your thoughts so that you can see what your triggers may be. Journaling also will help you to process what you are feeling. Allow yourself to get the support that you need. There is nothing wrong with speaking to a therapist or professional and getting them to help you gain some perspective and help you to heal! Lastly, find the things that bring you joy! This step comes after you've allowed yourself to experience the pain. Then you can really do the things that bring you joy!