Long Life Short Stories By Darcel Dillard-Suite

In this episode of Long Life, Short Stories, we celebrate dance as a powerful expression of joy, healing, and freedom. Whether it's a two-step in the kitchen or a full-bodied performance on stage, dance reminds us to stay connected—to our spirit, to our culture, and to the beauty of simply being alive. Let's move, remember, and rejoice together. Tune in ! 

We all have a story and as we finish off Women's History month I wanted to share a power house CEO with you! Tune in and learn more about Corine Lurry-Mabin, an advocate for change and lover of all that changes lives! 

Our world moves at lightning speed. We're constantly rushing, scrolling, swiping, moving. But these split-second moments remind us to pay attention. To be present. To understand that greatness doesn't always announce itself with fanfare - sometimes it whispers, sometimes it shoots a perfect three-pointer with no time left on the clock. Listen  in about how some of our best moments happen in a split second! go to my website for more inspiration and motivation. www.darceldillardsuite.com

We are all balancing and navigating change at this point in the year. Some of it we like, some of it we may not. But how do you stay your course and fight for your choices like our legendary Black ancestors did? Listen in and learn how you can stay the course. www.darceldillardsuite.com

We all come away from the past, heading into the future new year with lots of things we may want to adjust or change. What a trap! Most of us fall right back into the old habits within weeks. But guess what? That's ok- take the pressure off and tune in to some sobering news about 2025 resolutions.

When you are trying to sale your home, buy a home or just want to connect with someone who guides you through the process and along yh way educates you about what it means to "go green"and support your community- look no further than Jessica Watts. Tune in and learn how she puts it all together!

 Can you make a difference today?We all have the power to "change something". Buy do we use that power? It's voting season and this is another way to make our voices heard. Listen in. www.darceldillardsuite.com for more inspiration and wisdom! check it out

With AI seeping in to every facet of our lives, from a phone call to any company to generating prompts and reminders to sleep or cook a meal, I'm wondering if we are sacrificing our own ability to THINK! Tune in and see how AI is penetrating your thought life! www.darceldillardsuite.com

We all need help when it comes to our finances, especially businesses. Meet  Natasha Dornbush! Natasha is Your Go-To Tax Savings Strategist!  She is a Trusted CPA who helps Healthcare Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners Save Thousands in Taxes, increase their Cash Flow, Optimize Tax Benefits and Build Wealth, in IRS approved, legal and ethical ways. Natasha has been a tax and accounting professional for well over 20 years.  And I might add she is “family.” So tune in and learn why your money matters!

At times, stepping into another's shoes offers profound insights into their essence, their strength, and their life choices. In commemorating Women's History Month, let's honor the remarkable contributions of both past trailblazers and present-day female icons by stepping into their shoes. Listen in and find out whose shoes I want to wear for just a mile~!

Women have helped change the Sports world and in so many sports --female power has become a game changer. Meet Jennifer Salomon, a professional Rugby player, business woman and lover of enjoying what life has to offer. This Black History month, pay close attention to the up and coming legends, BIPOC women of color who are making a difference! Listen in ! www.darceldillardsuite.com

When it comes to understanding the mind, body, and spirit, no one does it better than Darryl Aiken Afam, Please listen in to our conversation about healing and his love for making people feel better by tapping into positive vibes. And for more inspiration and motivation head over to my website! www.darceldillardsuite.com

When is the last time you cleaned out your undergarment drawer? What intimate secrets did you find? Funny how times change and with it our taste for comfy over sexy! Tune in as I share my new found expedition through time in my underwear drawer... we all need to clean things up every now and then and make a change that Fits our On-Going Fashion statement. 

We all need support from time to time and who do you turn to?  Tune in to my interview with one of the best social workers in the business, Madeline Maldonado and here how she has turned her dream of helping people into a mental wellness business that cares for the community. Listen in and learn how she navigates supporting others and takes care of herself! 

We all know about house chores and most of us learn pretty early in life from our parent's how important it is ( to them lol) to clean up our rooms.Well, tune in to this podcast on the power of making up your bed everyday as an ADULT and learn from my bed making tips, about how this small task can be a game changer for most of us who strive to " get it right" and be more productive. Also check out my website for some new motivation and inspiration coming this FALL!. darceldillardsuite.com

We are all in the middle of a heatwave, somewhere in the world. Chances are, most of us by now have had some sweaty swelling days of rays kicking in well over 95 degrees.  Tune in as I share my summer thoughts on heat, global warming and staying cool.  Enjoy!  And stop by my website www.darceldillardsuite.com for more inspiration and motivation.

We all have those days when someone has just rubbed us the wrong way.  But how fast can we move off of those irritated, frustrated feelings and forgive? There is a season to forgive and I believe Spring Time is a good place to start blooming some new feelings of peace, calm and yes forgiveness. Tune in and find a place in your heart to unthaw the anger and let go!   For more inspiration and motivation visit my website www.darceldillardsuite.com and join my monthly membership.

We all hear about how important it is to be mindful of ourselves and our surroundings. Well, I have to admit, as much as I tell other people about the practice of mindfulness... I don't practice it enough myself. So tune in and walk with me on my outdoor excursion into my neighborhood of awareness.

We all have a story and a way we share our gifts and talents with the world. Meet Kerry Flynn Barrett, HR consultant and Strategist, former nurse and the glue to her happy family! Tune in and hear more about what makes this Boss Lady do what she does best.  And for more inspiration and motivation stop by my website. www.darceldillardsuite.com

Black History Month 2023. We have seen a lot. Heard a lot. Felt a lot.  Violence, Trauma... Pain. Justice? But still we rise.  Tune in as I reflect on my own challenges of being a Black Woman and how I have learned so much from great leaders like John Lewis. We all have a story. I'm sharing a little bit of mine. Take a Listen!

We all have a story and a mission. Meet Judith McCandless, a leader at the Bronxville Reformed Church, where she connects members, families, and women helping them learn more about their God Given purpose. Tune in and find out how she uses kindness to change the world around her.  And don't forget to stop by my website for more inspiration and motivation!

We are entering Black History month and there are so many Heroes and Sheroes to celebrate. One of them is my sister, Wanda Dillard, a Community Activist and professional Trainer, leading  companies to "Have the Conversation",  about Social Justice and Equality. Listen in and learn more about her passion an commitment to change. For more inspiration and motivation don't forget to visit my website. www.darceldillardsuite.com

Inez Johnson, is an author, human relations consultant  and entrepreneur - she has some pearls for us about our mother's advice and a special message  for  single mothers, about how powerful a mother's advice can be. Listen in and find out more about how Inez fuels her passion and fills her days! 

When it comes to influencers, Jasmine Mcgee is at the top of my list! She is not only my niece, but an incredible social media guru with talent and skills to make everybody notice and smile. Her new business "House of Louise" is coming soon too!  Listen in and learn more about what makes her so very special.

I don't know about you, but this time of year I love a Hallmark holiday feel good movie! But its not all love and fuzzy cozy fireplace's for all of us. Tune in as I talk about the spirit of the holidays and how you can LOVE ON YOU and enjoy it. And for more inspiration and motivation stop by my website. darceldillardsuite.com

Dr. Sonia Banks, Psychologist, Entrepreneur and Mental health advocate is an influencer of everything good when it comes to our mental wellness. She has a way of making you feel better, do better and matter. Tune in and learn about how she uses her past, present and future to make her world a better place. And for more motivation and inspiration, drop by my website to connect more with me. Listen in!

We can't live without our digital devices and connecting to our world of social media so we can scroll through the  lives of all those in our "following" stream. But don't you remember when people actually called you? Or left a voice mail message? Or recorded a message for you to hear if you didn't reach them? Tune in to this  episode where I challenge you to use your voice and CALL someone instead of texting them. A blast from the past- VOICE CALLS! CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?And for more inspiration and motivation check out my website www.darceldillardsuite.com

We all need someone to look out for us, help us "tweak" our brand and image and be on the front lines of social media's fast paced trends. Tune in and listen to Justique Carter, an up and coming mover and shaker of endorsing what's good and eliminating  some of life's publicity  challenges.  She has some great insights. And  of course, for more inspiration and motivation don't forget to drop by my website www.darceldillardsuite.com

As we begin to enjoy this Fall and head towards the end of the year, I wanted to share some thoughts on the BIG LIFE PICTURE! The one in which we write down that FINAL roadmap for those we love and some day will leave behind. We all have stories, and most of them do  have a beginning, middle and end.  So Tune in as I talk about the importance of having a Final Life plan and how having one could save those you love a lot of trouble!And for more inspiration and motivation head over to my website www.darceldillardsuite.com  some good things coming up you won't want to miss!

We all get tested. Sometimes life just makes it hard to breathe and practice patience. Tune in to this episode when I learn how to turn around a bad situation by using the power of patience.  Try it for yourself! Game Changer if you can master the 'P" word-- Patience. And stop by my website for more inspiration and motivation. www.darceldillardsuite.com

Tune in to a conversation about life, dreams, journalism and helping others with Stacey Bell Lynn. She is former Anchor at NBC News ,  co-founder of the Lynn family Foundation, a mentor to many,... a  Motivational Speaker  and  a lover of fashion. Listen and learn how she navigates her life passion, fueled by love and hope. And don't forget to visit my website for more inspiration and motivation www.darceldillardsuite.com

We are living in very challenging times, and I believe we can all use someone to talk to! A  good counselor is not easy to find. Please tune in to my chat with Dr. Omotola T'Sarumi --She Specializes in addiction medicine at Brigham Young hospital in Boston Massachusetts and is also a Faculty member of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School,  she also has a  private practice. Don't miss her wisdom on how we all can push pause! and for more inspiration check drop by my website. www.darceldillardsuite.com

We are slowly getting through the first half of the year and so many bad things have happened-- it's hard to think about celebrating any of the great holidays that mark the importance of our freedom, rights and fight for overhauling racial justice.  Buy it's June... tune in as I share my thoughts on a little history lesson about June-Teenth and where we are today. Don't forget to stop by my website for updates on my latest events.www.darceldillardsuite.com 

When it comes to linking up with the right people and leveraging your business savvy, no one does it better than Randi Norfleet! Tune in to my conversation with her about mental wellness, life and business challenges-- as she helps us understand what it takes to be better and more successful business minded leaders.  Don't miss out on these keen pearls of wisdom and motivation.  And visit my website for more inspiration at www.Darceldillardsuite.com

When it comes to helping parents , Dr. Ketsia Sadler is " all in". She is a school nurse by day and founder of College C.A.F.E.,  Consulting and  Financial Education company that helps guide parents and students to the right resources, to provide relevant and necessary financial aid information. She helps  make the college application journey less scary. Her motto is " Know more and pay less". Tune in and listen to her story that inspires, empowers,  and educates!

As we  thaw out from the hibernation of winter, Covid, more Covid and just over sheltering, it's Spring 2022 . So get your walking shoes on and open up your senses and sniff in some Spring time aroma... pause long enough to listen to the beautiful sounds of the season. Tune in and find out what my favorite sounds and smells are! I bet you'd be surprised!.  And visit my website for some more motivation and inspiration. www.darceldillardsuite.com

As we celebrate women's history month, I wanted to celebrate a young woman who is trailblazing a fire of innovation and inspiration as CEO of Afripods. Meet Molly Jensen, the female powerhouse who is taking Kenya by storm in her new role as CEO. While her home base, New York is where she honed her dynamic skills and planted the seeds that sprouted  her career that intersects media, technology and wellness, Kenya is now where she is a new rising star and helping to "grow" a brand new start up. Listen in to  Molly's lessons learned and wisdom.

Powerful. Inspiring. Problem Solvers, Mothers,  wives, partners, Entrepreneurs and so much more, that spells a strong woman. Tune in to this episode and vibe with me on all that is "female strength" as we celebrate women's history month... it's eternal! And drop by my website for more inspiration and motivation.

It has been a great Black History Month, celebrating today's Influencers and Movers and Shakers of 2022. Tune in to my last BHM interview with Ymani Hawkins, who is a dynamic Social Worker and founder of DEEP-ish, a diversity and mental wellness consulting firm that is bridging the gap between mental health, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Don't miss this last BHM episode that not only honors our Black History but  salutes a woman committed to on-going change and mental wellness.  And don't forget to check out my website for more inspiration and motivation. www.darceldillardsuite.com

We have so many Strong Black Professionals sharing their knowledge! Please tune in to meet  Dr. Erica King-Toler, she is a senior member of the counseling faculty in the SEEK Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she teaches courses in social justice and education, with an emphasis on developing culturally competent practitioners --And she is a world class psychologist helping to shape the impact of  law enforcement officers, mental health providers and medical professionals to consider race, class, culture and gender in the work they do. Don't miss this one!  And don't forget to visit my website for more inspiration and motivation. www.darceldillardsuite.com

We are still Celebrating Black History month, and I had the pleasure of sharing some time with Dr. Quiana Shamsid-Deen, a social entrepreneur and restauranteur and co-founder of Supreme Foods Worldwide. Tune in and get some yummy wisdom about how she and her husband  are curing food insecurity, and feeding thousands! Listen in to this Powerhouse! and don't forget to stop by my website for more inspiration and motivation. www.darceldillardsuite.com

We all need to know tricks, tips and new "safe" ways to save our money and invest wisely. Sarry Ibrahim has some great information to share! He is a financial consultant and founder of Financial Asset Protection and helps high net worth individuals, investors and business owners how to protect and grow their money.  So tune in and invest in yourself!  He also has a free ebook at https://thinkinglikeabank.com/. Make sure to download it. Enjoy! this is a good one!

It's Black History Month and this podcast series is dedicated to our Living Sheroes, Heroes, and Living Legends. When it comes to talent and  brand management, publicity and film production, Hope Allen is creating a firestorm of gems in the entertainment industry. She is an incredible story teller and a true gift of brilliance as she supports many of today's top thought leaders in their creative endeavors. Tune in and listen to what inspires and fuels her passion for making a difference! www.darceldillardsuite.com

When it comes to Tennis, no one does it better than Coach Luis Chirinos! So get ready, get your rackets out and start thinking Spring or play inside. Luis is not only a Coach and incredible teacher of the profession but a founder of a Vets organization  called "Tennis Serving Vets",  which uses tennis as a vehicle to help veterans  with their wounds,  visible and invisible. So tune in and listen to his compassion and wisdom about how  one sport can change lives. 

Well, I don't know about you but moving, walking, staying in motion to help increase blood flow and get my exercise jam- on,  is really important to me. This episode, we learn from Patricia Wahl, a movement specialist, how to keep our bodies in action, one step at a time. Listen in and make sure to check out her website to get your movement consultation www.wellmindedmovement.com. She is amazing! Don't miss this one. Tune In.

 As we end 2021 and set our life goals in motion for 2022, I wonder, what's YOUR next move, Tune in and challenge yourself to BE YOURSELF! Love to hear from you. Stop by my website after listening to this last episode of 2021...it's Out of here!www.darceldillardsuite.com

We all can use someone to cheer us on when we are having a rough spot from the daily grind. There is none better than Coach Michael Mead, an accomplished Executive Leader and Career Coach who knows how to take you through the paces of transformation and success, while also still investing in himself and living a life he loves. Tune in and learn about how he navigates supporting his clients. Also, connect with Michael on LinkedIn and check out his website www.meadcoach.com

We meet strong leaders from time to time in the work we all do, and leaders need support. I had a chat with Wendy Ryan, an award-winning and bestselling author, speaker and CEO of Kadabra. Wendy  sheds much light on being a "change agent". Wendy is a coach, mentor, leadership strategist and a woman who believes in helping people become their very best self. Tune in and hear what she has to say about supporting leaders-- and please  check out her new book- Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act, and Inspire Your Way to Greatness.

We all need help with branding. I have met so many great strategist this year and Mallika Malhotra, is one of them, worth listening to and checking out.  She is a  brand strategist, brand photographer and brand mentor helping women entrepreneurs, in particular, build their stand-out brand. So tune in to Mallika's story.  And  for more inspiration and motivation checkout my website darceldillardsuite.com  

It's not easy during the holiday season to always spread the joy, and feel good about life around you. Tune in to some virtues that have helped me navigate what the true spirit of goodness means and how we can all learn from those around us how to inspire "goodness" and feel more gratitude and love during this season of giving and sharing. Fore more motivation check out my website darceldillardsuite.com 

We all need some help clicking the right information onto social media to market our brand, and connecting  with the world. Dana Bryson is a guru and marketing strategist with style, skills and savvy. Tune in and learn something from her tool kit! and for more motivation and inspiration check out my website at www.darceldillardsuite.com