Working Title with Keisean Raines

Join us for an eye-opening episode with Dr. Renée, Founder & CEO of The RBI Group, where passion meets practicality. Beyond wealth management, she's dedicated to financial literacy and securing a brighter financial future for all. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! Connect with Dr. Renée here #financialliteracy #WealthManagement #PodcastInterview

Join us for an inspiring and enlightening conversation with Alicia Nicole, the incredible creator of 'Safe Spaces for Black Women.' As an activist, social worker, and author, Alicia shares her powerful journey and insights on creating safe, empowering spaces for Black women. Don't miss this episode filled with wisdom and empowerment! Connect with Alicia Nicole at https://alicianicole.org/

In the summer of 2022, I sat down for a conversation with Dr. Darin Detwiler, featured in the top-rated documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" now streaming on Netflix. Dr. Detwiler is a well-respected food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author. For nearly 30 years, he has played a unique role in controlling foodborne illness. After losing his son, Riley, to E.coli in 1993, the Secretary of Agriculture invited Detwiler's collaboration on consumer education. He was twice appointed to the USDA's National Advisory Board on Meat and Poultry Inspection, represented consumers as the Senior Policy Coordinator for STOP Foodborne Illness, served on Conference for Food Protection councils, and supported the FDA's implementation of FSMA. ​ Today, Detwiler is a Professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, where his students have gone on to leadership positions in industry and in state and federal agencies. Detwiler's research and insights have appeared on television and in print, including his column and articles in Quality Assurance and Food Safety Magazine and his books Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and Building the Future of Food Safety Technology: Blockchain and Beyond. In addition to his current role as the Chair of the National Environmental Health Association's Food Safety Program, his leadership capacities include numerous advisory and editorial boards as well as having long consulted on food safety issues with industry in the U.S. and abroad. ​ A U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Veteran, and a former high school teacher, Detwiler earned his doctorate in Law and Policy, focusing on states' ability to implement federal food policies. He is the recipient of the International Association for Food Protection's 2022 Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award as well as their 2018 Distinguished Service Award for dedicated and exceptional contributions to the reduction of risks of foodborne illness.

In the summer of 2022, I sat down for a conversation with Dr. Darin Detwiler, featured in the top-rated documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" now streaming on Netflix. Dr. Detwiler is a well-respected food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author.  For nearly 30 years, he has played a unique role in controlling foodborne illness.  After losing his son, Riley, to E.coli in 1993, the Secretary of Agriculture invited Detwiler's collaboration on consumer education.  He was twice appointed to the USDA's National Advisory Board on Meat and Poultry Inspection, represented consumers as the Senior Policy Coordinator for STOP Foodborne Illness, served on Conference for Food Protection councils, and supported the FDA's implementation of FSMA.  ​ Today, Detwiler is a Professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, where his students have gone on to leadership positions in industry and in state and federal agencies.  Detwiler's research and insights have appeared on television and in print, including his column and articles in Quality Assurance and Food Safety Magazine and his books Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and Building the Future of Food Safety Technology: Blockchain and Beyond.  In addition to his current role as the Chair of the National Environmental Health Association's Food Safety Program, his leadership capacities include numerous advisory and editorial boards as well as having long consulted on food safety issues with industry in the U.S. and abroad.  ​ A U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Veteran, and a former high school teacher, Detwiler earned his doctorate in Law and Policy, focusing on states' ability to implement federal food policies.  He is the recipient of the International Association for Food Protection's 2022 Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award as well as their 2018 Distinguished Service Award for dedicated and exceptional contributions to the reduction of risks of foodborne illness.

In this week's episode of 'Working Title', we delve deep into the realm of anxiety management with none other than The Calm Coach, Keisean Raines. Explore the transformative power of meditation as Keisean guides us through its profound impact on anxiety. Learn how these age-old practices can become your modern-day tool in navigating life's stresses. Join us as we unfold strategies, share experiences, and provide you with practical tips to incorporate meditation into your daily routine. This episode is not just a discussion but an invitation to embrace tranquility amidst the turmoil. Tune in and begin your journey towards a calmer, more centered self! Learn more about The Calm Coach

First episode after hiatus. I'm taking it back to basics with this podcast. If you're listening for the first time, welcome. I'd you've been rockin with me since the beginning, welcome back.

Toccara's journey as a black woman, a survivor of childhood sexual assault, a professional athlete and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community has provided refuge to stretch, disrupt, and tell her story. Founder of 'Toccara Renee', an ecosystem that through her collective experiences empowers and strengthens the voice of others, providing space for them to deal with trauma, fear, and insecurities. Through storytelling and self publishing Toccara curates a safe haven for untapped communities. A graduate of Iowa State University, with triple undergraduate degrees in Communications, Speech and Gender Studies. Toccara went on to gain her Masters from UW- Milwaukee in the Cultural Foundations of Education. She continues her Fifteenth year journey as an international athlete which has served as an avenue to explore her wildest dreams of traversing the globe, while enthralled in the complexities of culture and conflict. Website: www.toccararenee.com Instagram @toccararenee Twitter: @toccararenee

Lloyd G, your podcast hypeman. Since January of 2022, Lloyd accumulated over 300k TikTok views and has continued building a community of aspiring podcasters through tips, giveaways, and resourceful content for beginners. As a podcast producer since 2019, Lloyd uses his platform to inspire others to be more authentic and pursue the best version of themselves. He especially enjoys partnering with brands that create awesome products and SaaS tools for new podcasters. As a project manager, Lloyd also support brands through partnerships to educate them in understanding analytics, demographics, and script creation — and he's always on the lookout to develop long-term partnerships with brands to creatively improve the podcast community. https://www.lloydnotgeorge.com/about

Lloyd G, your podcast hypeman. Since January of 2022, Lloyd accumulated over 300k TikTok views and has continued building a community of aspiring podcasters through tips, giveaways, and resourceful content for beginners. As a podcast producer since 2019, Lloyd uses his platform to inspire others to be more authentic and pursue the best version of themselves. He especially enjoys partnering with brands that create awesome products and SaaS tools for new podcasters. As a project manager, Lloyd also support brands through partnerships to educate them in understanding analytics, demographics, and script creation — and he's always on the lookout to develop long-term partnerships with brands to creatively improve the podcast community.

Na'ilah Mu'ied (nah-ee-lah moo-eye-ed), aka Nubia is the owner of Divine Variations which spans three industries. Arts/Entertainment Education Retail Na'ilah is an inspirational entrepreneur, author, consultant, and poet whose work revolves around the principles of Psychology, Spirituality, and Creative Expression. Her work is soul stirring and connects audiences to a deeper sense of purpose. She has been a featured speaker, author, and artist across Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, Seattle, and New York. She has performed in Paris, Sydney, Dubai, and Egypt. Through Divine Variations, Na'ilah has developed and facilitated the ‘Manifesting Impact' workshop, ‘Healing Through Writing' workshops, ‘The Rhythm of the Heart' variety show, produced ‘Agape Poetry Jam and Dance', and the ‘Building Bridges' program. She has created a board game, published three books which includes two children's books, and five chapbooks of poetry. She is currently developing a workbook for a new paradigm for education. She serves on consulting teams servicing clients ranging from The Getty Museum, LA Phil, Glendale Library Arts and Culture, to local community organizations and colleges. Na'ilah is available for coaching, engagements, and consulting and can be reached at divinevariations@gmail.com

Kara Roberts Creative Strategist Founder @leavehercreative Kara is a Content and Creative Strategist who believes anyone can create the supports needed to fulfill their dream lifestyle. Since 2014, Kara has worked with small businesses, non-profits, and large scale brands to create content, manage social media and bring a fresh, bright perspective to the table. Kara is an advocate for female entrepreneurship, women-led business and creative work. In 2022 she started the Leave Her Creative community (check it out on Instagram and TikTok) where she encourages women (and everyone!) to lean into their creative side to change the trajectory of their lifestyle. Kara is building the Leave Her Creative community to be a resource for content creation and social media marketing.

KENYA MCGUIRE JOHNSON, PT, MA, CHC Kenya McGuire Johnson is a creative entrepreneur, certified health & wellness coach and recording artist/vocalist & songwriter. While she wears many hats, her overall purpose is within the healing arts. As a certified wellness coach and former practicing physical therapist, she provides strategies that promote a transformative mindset while manifesting a meaningful healthy lifestyle for diverse women, particularly those who are over the age of 40. A graduate of Howard University, Kenya is also on faculty and Director of Student Development & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programming in the College of Health Sciences at Rush University in Chicago, IL. When she is not counseling or coaching, she is creating and recording music, performing both domestically and internationally as well as overseeing KenyaMJ Music Productions, LLC which includes Finding Your Voice Health Coaching & Wellness Retreats. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @kenyamjmusic Artist & Music/KenyaMJ Music Productions: www.kenyamjmusic.com Health & Wellness/Finding Your Voice: www.findingyourvoiceafter40.com Upcoming Events & Services: http://linktr.ee/kenyamjmusic

Michelle Rose Kennedy is known as the Reiki Master of Reiki Masters and is an expert in holding space for students, practitioners, and clients to free themselves from self-judgment and limiting beliefs. She is an Akashic Records Reader, a meditation and mindfulness facilitator, and uses sound, crystals, light energy and affirmations to help others heal and love themselves. Michelle's debut self-empowerment book, Hold Space: Affirmations & Meditations for Healing & Loving Yourself was just published. She and her family consider themselves dual citizens of Brooklyn and Woodstock in New York and Michelle has offices in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Woodstock. Thanks again! Michelle Rose Kennedy Author of Hold Space Reiki Master Teacher Akashic Records Guide Meditation & Mindfulness Facilitator Prenatal & Children's Yoga Specialist MichelleRoseKennedy.com MyReikiHealer.com 646-362-9376

Cindy Vallone is born and raised and now raising her own family in Southern California. She is a busy wife, mom to 2 teenaged boys, and an entrepreneur. She and her family have been using essential oils for over 6 years and have made over their medicine cabinet. Today, they use essential oils for their first line of defense for head to toe wellness. Whether it's for physical, emotional or mental wellness, Cindy has ‘an oil for that!' Currently, Cindy has an international team of Wellness Advocates who help people around the globe meet their wellness goals with safe, natural, and toxin-free products. Recently she and her family have become volunteer puppy raisers for the non-profit organization: Guide Dogs for the Blind. Kalimba, their first puppy, is a wonderful addition to the family and we hope that she'll behave during this podcast! Cindy enjoys hiking yoga and is looking forward to learning how to paddle board this summer. Her weakness is cinnamon gummy bears and she'd like to dedicate this podcast to all of her teachers who wrote “Cindy talks too much in class,” because now she talks for a living!

My name is Jonathan Dumas (the s is silent) and I am the founder and owner of Common Culture Coaching & Consulting. I am passionate about leadership and equitable workplaces, so much so in fact that I became an Organizational Psychologist and Leadership Coach. I freely let my creativity and charisma shine through my coaching, consulting, facilitation, and training because that's who I am! Over the last decade, I have coached and consulted leaders in higher education, non-profit, and for-profit organizations on creating sustainable and thriving cultures that encourage diversity, equity, inclusivity, and justice. It's not all about work, I also love My plants - I have about 20+ plants and counting. A good drink - My go-to is a whiskey sour. Connecting with people. Hosting my podcast, Real Talk with Dumas, where my guest and I explore how societal forces (racism, sexism, and a whole lot of other isms) impact our lives. Laughing - There is always an opportunity to find some joy. Spending time with my family - Road trips and long walks that turn into mini adventures with my partner, Lindsay. Find me on socials: IG: RTWDPodcast | Commonculturecc LinkedIn: Jonathan L Dumas | Common Culture Coaching & Consulting Twitter: Commonculturecc

Dayo Akinrinade started as an IT Management Consultant at Accenture and Deloitte. Then, driven by the lack of diversity in London's tech ecosystem, she joined the founding team of OneTech, London's largest diversity in startups program, backed by the JP Morgan Chase Foundation. Subsequently, after spotting a gap in the market, she went on to found Africlick, a cultural dating app targeting 1 billion Africans globally. In 2019 she was named in the Financial Times Top 100 Most Influential Ethnic Minority Leaders in Tech. She has spoken on panels and lectured on diversity in technology at various organizations including, Uber and Google and Oxford Said Business School. Dayo holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Manchester and a M.Sc. in Technology from University College London. Dayo is the creative genius behind the social audio app Wisdom. Wisdom is a social audio app which connects knowledge-seekers to mentors. Wisdom's mission is to democratize access to mentoring. Wisdom lets you talk live with experts on dozens of topics like wellness, business, food and fitness. The sessions you record on Wisdom can also be downloaded for use on your podcast. Many podcasters also find it a great way to meet and connect with guests. Wisdom is an emerging platform in an emerging multi-billion dollar social audio category.

Valerie Carmel, is a woman on a mission. A mission to support other women in their battle to overcome anxiety, stress, and a lack of self-care to improve their mental and emotional well-being. Valerie Carmel has combined almost 20 years of professional experience with lessons from her own struggles with anxiety to create an approach which combats fear and propels personal growth. Her approach focuses on 3 specific areas: self-awareness, self-care, and self-growth. She guides women on how these 3 pillars work together to create a synergy to sustain and support their efforts to walk in purpose on purpose. Valerie Carmel is the founder and CEO of Valerie Carmel Therapy, LLC, a counseling practice who provides therapy via virtual visits in Florida and Nevada. As a licensed therapist she utilizes her certifications in trauma, anxiety, and telemental heath to focus her professional career on working with women through some of the most complex and traumatic experiences of their lives. Valerie also provides case consultation, clinical supervision and mentoring to other social workers to support their efforts to build fulfilling careers. As a proud alum of Florida State University and Florida International University with bachelor and master's degrees in social work, Valerie Carmel used her education, professional and personal experiences to author her first book, Evolve Your MVP: A Woman's Self-Help Guide on How to Journal for Personal Growth as a resource and inspiration. She is a proud member of Women on the Rise Orlando, the International Association of Women and the Black Speakers Network. When she is not working, you can find her enjoying the sunny beaches of Florida, binge-watching true crime documentaries or watching her only teenage son chase their puppy in the backyard.

Nalo A. K. Zidan is a Queer Black writer, organizer, and Trans-Masculinist whose work pushes at the normative boundaries of gender and sexuality. While completing her degree in Women's & Gender Studies at Louisiana State University, Zidan founded BlackGirlMasculine, a non-profit organization created to reimagine and complicate conversations around nuanced masculinities. For over six years, Zidan has been a noteworthy contributor to the academic and corporate dialogue on shaping safety in the workplace, LGBTQ+ rights, and building accountable masculinities. Along with being a 2019 TEDxLSU speaker, Zidan was a 2020 Masse/Remillard Gender & Sexuality Award recipient for her groundbreaking work on de-gendering masculinities in the human body. When she isn't expanding scholarship, Zidan shares most of her time with her partner and baby turtle Nalito in Detroit, Michigan. For questions or accommodations, please email Daniel at dec2@illinois.edu

Do you believe you are worthy of self care? Do you need help exploring your boundaries? Do you find it difficult to honor yourself, thus keeping you from manifesting the life you want? Connect with Kita Love to explore the root of your patterns and develop tools to heal the deepest parts of you in a loving and direct manner. Kita Love has always had a passion for encouraging and guiding people on the path to reaching a more harmonious life. Her natural optimism shows in everything she touches. Growing up with the nickname Booda influenced her to venture to the library to research Buddhism. Practicing Buddhist teachings, including mindfulness and meditation, for 10 years has greatly influenced the energy she exudes in everyday life. Her spiritual practices took her to India where she deepened her connection to Eastern spirituality through volunteer work. As a reiki practitioner, life coach, and spiritual fairy, Kita can help you explore the deepest, softest, and strongest parts of you utilizing a number of spiritual tools, not to be limited to reiki, candle work, meditation, journaling, gratitude, affirmations, tarot, and aromatherapy as radical acts of self-love. Friends and strangers gravitate towards her because of her honesty and natural desire for people to always remember their greatness. Are you ready to explore the infinite possibilities of your own healing and manifestation? She can be found via Instagram @Master.Manifester or @SayWhatMoments

Dr. Manuela Powell is a mindset coach who works with women who are sick and tired of society telling them what a "good mom" is supposed to be. She helps them find the audacity to be whomever they are, without guilt or apologies. She's a former cancer surgeon dedicated to dissecting women's souls and helping them excise the “shoulds” and “I'm-not-good-enoughs” from their brains forever, so they can finally stop being everything for everyone, and live the life they want to live. She lives in Austin, TX with her husband and their boys, stitches fabric instead of people, pets every dog that crosses her path, and loves making a fool of herself at improv. Dr. Manuela Powell Certified Life and Mindset Coach E hello@manuelapowell.com W https://manuelapowell.com

Alexandra wrote this bio before sunrise on her 40th birthday, an example of how she acknowledges and honors the fact that evolution is a continuous process: a bio written years or even days ago may no longer capture who she is today. During business hours, her work in social services contributes to the base layers of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. A degreed philosopher, intuitive energy worker, and creative/writer, she uses her skills and gifts to facilitate self-reflection and self-actualization - the higher levels of Maslow's paradigm. As she enters into this next chapter of her story, Alexandra is dedicated to continuing her human revolution and caring for herself in the ways she cares for others.

An open conversation between friends, where Loren shares insights about their most recent transformational life experience.

Jill Thiry, founder of Club Change. Club Change is an organization helping others to create purposeful change in their lives through intention setting, mindful chanting, and yoga. We believe that through change, we find the best versions of ourselves.

Nasir Joachim, Marketing Agency Owner Short-form videos are taking the social media world by storm while helping businesses grow. I have been editing and creating videos since Microsoft Movie Maker and it's so fascinating to see the growth of video since then. I will be breaking down important points you need to understand to create an engaging video in a short amount of time. I can't wait to share with you all my secrets and finally giving you everything that you have been asking for and more.

God above anyone, anything and everything - Loren-Hendrix Elam Learn more about Loren by connecting with them on Instagram at lo_elam86

I'm Nikki Hill a massage therapist and creator of Nikki Droplets on Instagram. A lover of reading, writing, dancing (especially blues dancing), and music. Nikki Droplets is a way for me to connect with others through my writing.

Drew Cox is a Junior at Loyola Marymount University with a major in African American Studies with a minor in Animation. He aspires to gain emotional freedom to talk about any topic I'm interested in to others no matter how taboo; and to be independent yet helpful to others. Drew has received all As on his report card during the Spring Semester of his Sophomore year and is on the Dean's List. In 2019, Drew delivered a speech about Autism at the William H. Hannon Library. As a child, Drew as a huge fan of racing games. His top 4 games are: Kirby Air Ride, Mario Kart: Double Dash, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit and Tony Hawk Downhill Jam.

Alexandra wrote this bio before sunrise on her 40th birthday, an example of how she acknowledges and honors the fact that evolution is a continuous process: a bio written years or even days ago may no longer capture who she is today. During business hours, her work in social services contributes to the base layers of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. A degreed philosopher, intuitive energy worker, and creative/writer, she uses her skills and gifts to facilitate self-reflection and self-actualization - the higher levels of Maslow's paradigm. As she enters into this next chapter of her story, Alexandra is dedicated to continuing her human revolution and caring for herself in the ways she cares for others.

Dwayne M. Cox II is an Autistic artistic with gamer thumbs, savant like movie memory, and a love to act and improv. "Also, can defend myself with a stick pretty well."

Microdosing is the action or practice of taking or administering very small amounts of something order to test or benefit from its physiological action while minimizing undesirable side effects. The beauty of Microdosing Meditation is, there are no undesirable side effects.

Dr. Tanya Gilbert: Transformational Life Coach, Behavioral Health Specialist, Relationship Expert, Author, Mentor, Spiritual Counselor, Ordained Minister I have over 30 years of experience working in a variety of settings such as local and national community social service organizations, mental health centers / hospitals; addiction treatment programs; medical centers/hospitals; colleges/universities, and private practice. My passion is to help those seeking help to move forward in their life by integrating the principles that motivate behavior change with each person’s unique experiences to create a realistic approach for addressing their life's challenges. I guide my clients into engaging their fears and with understand the role of self-care to address complex problems, and /or attain significant life goals in their relationships, communications, self-image spirituality, careers, and reduce stress/anxiety through identifying tools, systems and structures that they need to progress in a confident and secure way; while moving forward knowing that resources are available or can be created.

Lori is a 200 Hour Yoga Instructor, integrative nutrition health guide, breath coach and trained chef. As a Registered Yoga Teacher, Lori believes that Yoga truly is for everybody and EVERY body. People of all shapes, sizes and colors can reap the benefits of this healing modality. Her passion is helping people take ownership of their health and wellbeing. She believes that WE are in charge of our health and wellbeing. All it takes is a change in mindset, focus, and a little guidance. Her mission is to help others improve their quality of life through food, breath, and movement.

“You will never sing again”. Those words, told to Hallelujah, singer-songwriter, musician, and American Idol Alumni, by doctors after an onset throat cancer scare. Two surgeries later, today, Hallelujah has defied the odds, independently touring and performing her original music in nearly 30 states, while also making her mark within the professional acting, tv hosting and modeling industry.

Do you believe you are worthy of self care? Do you need help exploring your boundaries? Do you find it difficult to honor yourself, thus keeping you from manifesting the life you want? Connect with Kita Love to explore the root of your patterns and develop tools to heal the deepest parts of you in a loving and direct manner. Kita Love has always had a passion for encouraging and guiding people on the path to reaching a more harmonious life. Her natural optimism shows in everything she touches. Growing up with the nickname Booda influenced her to venture to the library to research Buddhism. Practicing Buddhist teachings, including mindfulness and meditation, for 10 years has greatly influenced the energy she exudes in everyday life. Her spiritual practices took her to India where she deepened her connection to Eastern spirituality through volunteer work. As a reiki practitioner, life coach, and spiritual fairy, Kita can help you explore the deepest, softest, and strongest parts of you utilizing a number of spiritual tools, not to be limited to reiki, candle work, meditation, journaling, gratitude, affirmations, tarot, and aromatherapy as radical acts of self-love. Friends and strangers gravitate towards her because of her honesty and natural desire for people to always remember their greatness. Are you ready to explore the infinite possibilities of your own healing and manifestation? She can be found via Instagram @Master.Manifester or @SayWhatMoments

Brandon P. Scott, fitness expert & founder of the wellness lifestyle brand Dojo DC, studied mechanical engineering at The Ohio State university before switching to kinesiology at Towson university. Ironically he never had any interest in working in health and fitness. However his time at Ohio State with friends on the football and basketball team inspired him to spend more time in the gym. After coming to terms with his own body dysmorphia and the mental hurdles it created he decided that building people up instead of cars was his new calling. He now has 11+ years’ experience as an elite level personal trainer, government site fitness manager, mindset coach & group exercise instructor, training some of the DC area’s top CEOs, executives, creative entrepreneurs and young athletes. Brandon credits his own journey to self-awareness and personal development as the inspiration for creating the Dojo DC web platform to promote the mindset & practice of optimizing the human condition through blog articles & digital media. The entire concept is designed to offer users the tools & information to find out what healthy and happy means to them as an individual, rather than what the mainstream industry dictates and portrays in the media. At the same time the various types of digital media and articles on the website also highlight other professionals and disrupters of industry as a way to show the many ways other individuals of various backgrounds have gone about maximizing a lifestyle of wellness and prosperity. The ultimate goal is to create a community centered on raising the collective consciousness and inspiring others to explore their fullest potential. Website: DojoDc.com Instagram: @supaknova / @thedojodc Twitter: @Bosozoku_B CH: @Ronin_B

Valerie Carmel, is a woman on a mission. A mission to support other women in their battle to overcome anxiety, stress, and a lack of self-care to improve their mental and emotional well-being. Valerie Carmel has combined almost 20 years of professional experience with lessons from her own struggles with anxiety to create an approach which combats fear and propels personal growth. Her approach focuses on 3 specific areas: self-awareness, self-care, and self-growth. She guides women on how these 3 pillars work together to create a synergy to sustain and support their efforts to walk in purpose on purpose. Valerie Carmel is the founder and CEO of Valerie Carmel Therapy, LLC, a counseling practice who provides therapy via virtual visits in Florida and Nevada. As a licensed therapist she utilizes her certifications in trauma, anxiety, and telemental heath to focus her professional career on working with women through some of the most complex and traumatic experiences of their lives. Valerie also provides case consultation, clinical supervision and mentoring to other social workers to support their efforts to build fulfilling careers. As a proud alum of Florida State University and Florida International University with bachelor and master’s degrees in social work, Valerie Carmel used her education, professional and personal experiences to author her first book, Evolve Your MVP: A Woman’s Self-Help Guide on How to Journal for Personal Growth as a resource and inspiration. She is a proud member of Women on the Rise Orlando, the International Association of Women and the Black Speakers Network. When she is not working, you can find her enjoying the sunny beaches of Florida, binge-watching true crime documentaries or watching her only teenage son chase their puppy in the backyard.

Tremaine Wills, MBA, is a graduate of Hampton University and native to the Hampton Roads Area. She is the owner of Mind Over Money, LLC, a Register Investment Advisor firm, where she focuses on helping ambitious black women create and execute financial plans. Tremaine is a Certified Financial Education Instructor and is passionate about promoting financial literacy. This passion led her to start a free community, Get Your Money Right, focused on helping the black community shift the narrative on the wealth gap. Tremaine has been working in personal finance since 2012. She serves as the Diversity Liaison for XY Planning Network, was recently named Top 50 under 50 by the Association of African American Financial Advisors and nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year by Black Brand, the Hampton Roads Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Nalo A. K. Zidan is a Queer Black writer, organizer, and Trans-Masculinist whose work pushes at the normative boundaries of gender and sexuality. While completing her degree in Women’s & Gender Studies at Louisiana State University, Zidan founded BlackGirlMasculine, a non-profit organization created to reimagine and complicate conversations around nuanced masculinities. For over six years, Zidan has been a noteworthy contributor to the academic and corporate dialogue on shaping safety in the workplace, LGBTQ+ rights, and building accountable masculinities. Along with being a 2019 TEDxLSU speaker, Zidan was a 2020 Masse/Remillard Gender & Sexuality Award recipient for her groundbreaking work on de-gendering masculinities in the human body. When she isn’t expanding scholarship, Zidan shares most of her time with her partner and baby turtle Nalito in Detroit, Michigan. For questions or accommodations, please email Daniel at dec2@illinois.edu

Trevilia Hodge is a celebrated playwright, author, mindset coach, filmmaker and philanthropist. She has a heart the size of Texas and it shows in her tireless volunteerism with numerous charities in the DFW. In 2019, she started a positive mindset movement with her first e-book, The Positive Diet - 21 Day Positive Mindset Challenge. Trevilia's sold out play, “The Otherside” was debuted in Dallas in January 2020. Due to the overwhelming response from the audience she decide to take segments of the play and add them into highly anticipated documentary, Make Room for Me - Unapologetically Fat in America. Trevilia’s life mission is to help people heal and see themselves as perfectly flawed. Her belief is once people accepted themselves for who they are the world can heal. Follow her on all social platforms at Baldhead Baddie or baldheadbaddi.wordpress.com.

@auntieknowsstuff This episode features Naomi Cox, Real Estate Guru, Business Development Professional, Autism Advocate and my FAVORITE Auntie.

This episode features Mia Santé, Pain-Free Movement Master For Women and Co-Founder, CEO Lift & Flow Performance. @justmia23 https://www.liftandflowperformance.com/ Dedicated Partner and Mother of 3 Rescued Fur Babies 2019 North Hollywood's Best Women Personal Trainer Creator of Plant Empowered: 21 Day Jumpstart To A Healthy You LA's Women Push-Up Specialist Multi-Sport Athlete Certified Personal Trainer Precision Nutrition L1 Stretch Therapist "It took my mother getting really sick, gaining extra unwanted weight and no doctors being able to explain why for me to realize that other women needed my help. After helping my mother drop 30lbs and keep it off, bringing her energy back up so she could keep up with her pre-schoolers, and reducing the chronic aches and pains she was experiencing in her arms and legs, Lift & Flow Performance was born. What makes us different and better than other fitness companies is that we take a complete individual approach. We know and recognize that we are all as unique as our fingerprint. With that in mind, we dedicate ourselves to teaching women how to eat for their bodies to speed up their metabolism and help their bodies heal. We teach them how to workout for where their fitness level is right now and where they want to be. Lastly, at Lift & Flow Performance we teach lifestyle habits to last forever so we can make sure our women aren’t simply living but thriving!" - Mia Santé

This episode features GiGi Evans, peaceful warrior, channel for the divine, fierce mama bear. @gi_ven_gi www.gigievans.com “I am that bitch. That bitch is me. It took time and a lot of hard work for me to say that. As minute as it might sound, that’s huge. For as long as I could remember I thought that having a loving husband, adorable kid, kick ass job, and the car and houses to match was what made me, well... me. I had the quintessential #goals life. Yet I still felt like I wasn’t enough. I felt alone and unloved even though I was constantly surrounded by what looked like love. I had it all, yet my despair grew deeper, and that is when I knew that it was time for major changes to ensue. As I explored ways to find my way out of my darkness, I asked myself one essential question, “Who loves me?”. I wrote a list and to my surprise, I was nowhere on that list. I realized I was showing up to be that bitch for everyone else but I wasn’t showing up and loving myself. I wanted to be everything for everyone because I thought that was how you received love. Conditionally. You give all of your love and to receive love. That was unacceptable. Love is unconditional and it starts from within. I was constantly preaching self love and had zero practice in the subtle art of self love myself. So I made the hard choice that I had been long avoiding. I chose myself. I decided that my life’s purpose was simply to love me fully. The devotion began with raw, unfiltered honesty. It started with me shedding a life that no longer served me. That meant most of the things that I thought defined who I was had to go. That included jobs, relationships, habits, and old patterns. If it didn’t feel like a fit anymore it was out the door. I said goodbye to perfectionism and pleasing people, and hello to putting my needs first. Loving myself and filling my own cup. It became more important for me to live a life that looked authentic to how I felt. Fast forward to present day, I am not the woman that I thought that I was three years ago, one year ago, or even a month ago. I am forever evolving and changing. My ability to love myself unconditionally empowers me to do the same for others. I have held space for my own healing. I continue to love all of the parts of me, even the parts that are hardest to love. I allow myself to grow every day. The process can be a gritty one, but I assure you it is well worth it. It all started with the decision to choose myself. The choice that has to be made day in and day out if I want to heal. I am all things and I am nothing at the same time. This shit is beautiful; my story is beautiful. Everyday I show up and do my best, knowing that it will look different each time, and that’s okay because that’s all that God has asked me to do.” - GiGi Evans

Solo Sessions (formerly known as "SoapBox Sessions") are recorded on the go, edited on the fly and delivered to the listener raw and essentially uncut.

A chat with Adrienne Carwheel @ adriennecarwheel a Family Wellness Mentor | Host of “Holistic CrossRoads Podcast” (on all platforms) | Visual Aroma Guide | Helping People See The Need For Natural Health.

A chat with Hollis Kam @holliskam Certified Life & Leadership Coach, HR professional and Body Empowerment Advocate. Hollis creates the space and opportunity for people to ignite their most productive & authentic selves. He is dedicated to shining a light on the voices & stories of others. W: holliskam.com

Simone Mayers @sisuxsimone is a member of my Soul Tribe, a SisTar, dear friend and teacher. She is a Certified Reiki Practitioner and Wellness Coach. We had a great chat at the height of the Rona Quarantine and they shared a few of their practices for self-care and THEN SOME ... when a pandemic hits the Globe! "I truly believe the power of this healing, it saved my life. If I have one purpose in this lifetime, its to plant the gifted seed of Reiki far and wide; to leave everyone I come in contact with in better spirits than when I met them." - Simone Check out Simone on https://linktr.ee/SISUxSimone IG: @sisuxsimone FYI: All podcast episodes are recorded, edited, archived and published at a later date. Some information shared may relate to events in the past.

Kaviar Sundays @kaviarsundays is an artist, creative and advocate for Black Queer + Positive folx. We had a great chat at the height of the Rona Quarantine and they shared a few of their practices for self-care and ways to stay creative .. even when a pandemic hits the Globe! Check out Kaviar on https://linktr.ee/kaviarsundays IG: @kaviarsundays

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Soapbox Session: On Money + Inner Circle + Parenting + Perfection Parasites The Soapbox Sessions are solo podcast episode, featuring a random yet insightful stream of thought, shared in a raw fashion from your host, Keisean Raines. “Working Title with Keisean Raines” is Streaming Now

Reba Corrine Thomas (@RebaTheDiva) is a pleasure-positive sex educator and CEO of Sexpert Consultants, a company geared toward bridging the gap in adult sexual health education through engaging workshops, online courses and events. To learn more about Reba, visit: www.rebathediva.com. For pleasure-positive sex education workshops, training and resources visit: www.sexpertconsultants.com. IG: @rebathediva

Naomi Collado is a Spiritual Advisor, who supports people and businesses to stabilize, scale and startup their lives. She’s a travel guru and an all around phenomenal human being. Listen in as we have a quick chat about what it means to live unapologetically with a traveling powerhouse of a woman, Naomi Collado.  IG: @Naomi.Im.Brilliant “Working Title with Keisean Raines” is Streaming Now