ROSE From Concrete

Have you heard about our newest little addition to our family? Today in Daddy Vlog 5, Our little one is here and I wanted to discuss what we have been up to this last couple of months so you can meet our daughter Maeva.Grab our newest books and merchandise: re-definingnormal.com bundle: https://bit.ly/FaithBasedBundle faith workbook: bit.ly/faithcompanionguide website link: re-definingnormal.com/shop Pre-order our Children's Book: https://checkout.square.site/buy/NBOF...Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/re.defining...https://www.facebook.com/redefiningno...

Do you know what a doula is and have you used one before? Today in Daddy Vlog 4, Our little one is almost here and I wanted to discuss how we are prepping to have a doula during the birth of our baby. We are having our first baby and we decided to use a daddy doula to welcome our new little one.Grab our newest books and merchandise: re-definingnormal.combundle: https://bit.ly/FaithBasedBundlefaith workbook: bit.ly/faithcompanionguidewebsite link: re-definingnormal.com/shopChildren's Book Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZrFJ...Follow us here:https://www.instagram.com/re.defining...https://www.facebook.com/redefiningno...

From the authors are Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds And Discovered Healing, Happiness and Love, we are creating daddy Vlogs to share our experience creating a family as we become first-time parents. We want to create conversations around fatherhood, parenting, and all of the subject matter related to raising children and continuing to redefine what society views as normal.Grab our newest books and merchandise: re-definingnormal.combundle: https://bit.ly/FaithBasedBundlefaith workbook: bit.ly/faithcompanionguidewebsite link: re-definingnormal.com/shopChildren's Book Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZrFJ...Follow us here:https://www.instagram.com/re.defining...https://www.facebook.com/redefiningno...

In this new podcast episode, Alexis and Justin sit down with the the podcast Coparent Academy The Podcast. Join us as we discuss the importance of trauma, what we consider normal based on who we are as individuals and how experiences shape us.At Coparent Academy, Linda & Ron provide you the best knowledge base available to help others reach a better coparenting potential. We were able to have a discussion about what it means to be have different layers of trauma, how we become the adults based on our past and what we can do for our future as individuals, parents and/or friends. Take a moment to listen to our joint podcast and benefit from listening to our own perspectives on what it means to redefine your normal...#redefiningnormal #podcastepisode #mentalhealth #trauma #redefiningnormal #podcastersofinstagram #podcast #beattheodds

On this episode, we discuss teaching others about finding a new normal through different life experiences with Crystal Harrell.Crystal Harrell is s a full-time Ivy League doctoral student, Army Officer, entrepreneur, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and certified coach. While completing her final degree at Yale University, she started to get a lot of questions about her journey. Students who came from disadvantaged situations just like her wanted to know if they could make their dreams a reality as well — which led her to creating her own e-learning company called Crystal Clear Innovation to help students navigate higher education and her store Know Thy Self.Join us as we discuss the importance of self-discovery, higher education representation, and what it means to discover who you are everyday.Instagram: @crystalharrell_Store: https://buff.ly/3wyioqeBook: https://buff.ly/3yPADsI

We are joined by NAACP Image Award nominee Ángela Quijada- Banks. She is a certified Holistic health coach for purpose-led professional and entrepreneurial-spirited women who struggle with chronic burnout. She is an award-winning American author of the best-selling books, The Black Foster Youth Handbook: 50+ Lessons I learned to successfully age-out of foster care and holistically heal & the I Am Success workbook-youth companion guide.Born in Anaheim, CA her reach has spanned across the nation and in several countries. And for her, this is only the beginning of her movement to promote generational soulful liberation of self and community.As a transformational speaker and artist, she has impacted thousands with her message to alchemist your pain to purpose and power.Join us as we discuss the importance of representation and what it means to live a new normal.And on all podcast platforms!instagram: @angelaquijadabanks or @originalsoulflowerTwitter: @angelaqbanksBook: www.soulfulliberation.com/books

In this episode, M.J. Fievre discusses self-love, writing, and what it means to have courage while dealing with mental illness. M.J. is the author of the Badass Black Girl series. She helps others write their way through trauma, build community and create social change. She works with veterans, disenfranchised youth, victims of domestic and sexual violence, and any underserved population in need of writing as a form of therapy—even if they don't realize that they need writing or therapy.Join us as we discuss the importance of self-love and what it means to dive more into who we are as people.Instagram: @badassblackgirlbooksBooks: https://www.amazon.com/M-J-Fievre/e/B083ZRL3Y3

Here are three pieces of advice each family and individual could use to stop and prevent additional generational trauma. As you may know, 70% of adults have had a traumatic event at some point in their life. How much of that is passed down as culture and normalized? With this episode, we challenge you to redefine what's become normal in your environment.Learn more at re-definingnormal.com.Instagram & TikTok: re-definingnormal Facebook: redefiningnormalmovement

A mother, author, community leader & powerhouse speaker. Latyna Humphrey currently serves as the 1st Female President of The Central Ohio Young Black Democrats. Her focus is civic and political leadership strategies, self-development and women's empowerment. Follow Latyna on social media:Facebook: Latyna M. HumphreyInstagram: Latynamhumphreyohlatynamhumphrey.com

In this episode, Black Millionaires CEO joins us to discuss the complexities of a poverty mindset vs a wealth-building mindset.James Hill is a Detroit native and the Founder & CEO of Black Millionaires, a Media company Based out of Atlanta, Georgia.  Started with $150 and an Instagram page which has now grown to over 500K followers in 15 months.Facebook: James A. Hill, blackmillionaires_Instagram: jameshilltv, blackmillionaires_blackmillionaires.vip

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Carlisle discusses creative writing and self-expression while understanding your value in the process. Dr. Carlisle is the author of The Souls of Clayhatchee: A Southern Tale and Professor of journalism/English at the California University of Pennsylvania.  Carlisle was a reporter for 11 years and is the winner of several awards as both a journalist and college professor. He is also an Army veteran, serving 14 years in the Reserves and deploying to the Middle East in 2004 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.Join us as we discuss the importanceFacebook: Anthony CarlisleTwitter: Dr. Anthony Todd CarlisleBook: https://www.amazon.com/Souls-Clayhatchee-Southern-Tale/dp/173381938X

What is the cost of happiness? Join us as we discuss its meaning and the sources of happiness for each person.Facebook: RedefiningNormalMovementInstagram: Re.definingnormalTiktok: Re.definingnormal

Maya James is an artist, writer, creator, and activist based in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area. Work is centered around feminism, anti-racism, socialism & Maya's experience as a cross-cultural black American from a racially hostile town in Northern MichiganJames' works have been featured in the New York Times Race/Related, USA Today College, and YR MediaMaya was the first black female recipient of the National Arab American Museum City Hall Art Space Residency in 2019Today, she joins the podcast to discuss the beauty in being Black!Facebook: Maya JamesInstagram: Mayajamesart

Rozlin Opolka is a Michigan-based artist whose work is based on identifying community with shared experiences. Rozlin has shown in several Michigan venues including the Lansing Art Gallery, Kalamazoo Institute of Art, and the Richmond Center for Visual Art where she currently works managing art donations. In this episode, we discuss how art is translated and its impact on every person's life. Learn more about Rozlin's work at Rozlinopolka.comInstagram @rozlinopolka

In this episode, we welcome Jojo Johnson, an entrepreneur from the Detroit area. Founder of the Brown Bear Investment Company and Big Bear Skin Care, Johnson is an advocate for Black rights, youth development, and cultural self-sufficiency. We welcomed Jojo to the podcast to discuss the role of Black men in society as well as their community while having conversations surrounding masculinity. Learn more about the Big Bear Skin Care business at bigbearskincare.comFacebook: Jojo JohnsonInstagram: BigBearSoapery

"At the end of the day... (Love) starts with your parents"Destini Williams, also known as Screww You, is a self-published female author from Kalamazoo, MI. She currently resides in Dallas, TX where she is pursuing her Master's Degree in Cybersecurity with a minor in Information and Security Technology. She uses her voice, past experiences, and her societal awareness of what it feels like to be a black woman, to create urban fictional stories that avenge the trauma that black women experience on a day-to-day basis. Her first series: All About Love, aims to take readers into space where they hopefully realize how powerful our past is to our present.Destini writes about love and the downfall in the relationship between children and parents, along with everyday struggles in romantic relationships in her book series, "All About Love".

Oftentimes we become reliant on our partner to a point that can be detrimental to our individual growth. In this episode, we want to challenge you with concepts that force you to reflect on your character and personal development and how it will influence your legacy.

The third Coronavirus Relief check is being released and we discuss the definition of an asset and liability along with how to maximize the resources around us.

In this episode, we breakdown the advantages of entrepreneurship and the role it plays in local communities.  We discuss the myths as well as methods to improve community member's ability to obtain autonomy and become leaders in their neighborhood.

Have you ever felt conflicted with choosing to express your racial identity as opposed to your religious identity? In this episode, we discuss the challenging concept of aligning with both your racial and religious groups simultaneously.

What are the components that cause generational poverty and what are the warning signs? Let us discuss and continue the conversation! Book mentions: Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds And Discovered Healing, Happiness and Lovere-definingnormal.com The Alternativehttps://www.amazon.com/Alternative-Believe-About-Poverty-Wrong/dp/1483472256/ref=asc_df_1483472256/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312443114357&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14528866352877922247&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017307&hvtargid=pla-569716919191&psc=1

What does it mean to be a ROSE from concrete? We identified some of the main components oppressing marginalized communities and challenge individuals on how to have a change in mindset.