being BALANCED podcast

Travis wears MANY hats. He's a proud father, loving husband, loyal friend and caring brother. Professionally he's a  Founding Partner at Townsend & Lockett, LLC law firm and Managing Consultant at Torinity Consulting Company. In his community, he founded MAFDET, a nonprofit focused on eliminating the disparity in education, employment, and overall opportunity experienced by lower income individuals and minority youth in America. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Serenbe Institute for Art, Culture, & the Environment Executive Committee and is the President Emeritus of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta Young Professionals. Travis is also an Adjunct Professor on Faculty at the Emory School of Law where he teaches Deal Skills transactional law practicum.

In this episode, Travis shares his perspective on being a Black man in America, the joys of fatherhood, how he navigates a full plate and the importance of prioritizing the actions that are vital to a happy marriage.

Stay in touch with Travis:

Instagram: @therealtravtown

Facebook

Linkedin

Dr. Ayanna Abrams is a licensed psychologist in Atlanta, GA and works primarily with individuals, couples and groups to improve their mental health and relationship functioning. She specializes in helping her clients create healthy relationships through authenticity and assertiveness, assisting high functioning students, entrepreneurs and professionals create lives they deserve and can sustain and helping women healing from the impacts of physical and emotional trauma. Her practice uses culturally responsive treatment models to work sensitively with the needs of black clients.

This episode covers:

* The importance of going to sleep vs falling asleep

* Books to read when you need to both establish and maintain boundaries

* How a mental health expert handles the impact of a global pandemic

Website: www.ascensionbehavioralhealth.com

Instagram: @dr_ayanna_a and @notsostrong

Facebook: Ascension Behavioral Health, LLC

Michelle Carlton wears many hats; image bearer, wife to a baker, entrepreneur and oily mama to four. She believes whole-heartedly in being strong and kind (tune in to hear more on how this belief also defines her balance) and telling stories through aesthetics.

In this episode, Michelle explains why she started using essential oils, how they help EVERYONE in her family (+ specific ways to incorporate oils into your child's life) and unapologetically advocates for the one brand that she KNOWS is 100% legit!

You can connect with Michelle after the show on Instagram at @juststyling.

Lindsey is also a professional organizer and productivity specialist trained and certified by Marie Kondo as Georgia’s first Certified KonMari Consultant. At Get Organized Y’all, Lindsey works with individuals, families, and companies to create their ideal life by organizing their homes and businesses. She is a professional member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals.

In this episode, Lindsey breaks down what you need to know BEFORE you start your home organization project and also shares the alignment between being balanced and sparking JOY!

Stay connected with Lindsey: 

http://getorganizedyall.com

http://instagram.com/getorganizedyall

http://facebook.com/getorganizedyall

http://twitter.com/organizedyall

http://linkedin.com/in/lindseyhardegree

Rev. Neichelle Guidry is the Dean of Chapel and Director of the WISDOM Center at Spelman College. She's a graduate of Clark Atlanta University, Yale Divinity School, and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Neichelle is a lover of HBCUs, family, travel and coffee.

Modern Faith is a womanist podcast that exists to spiritually nourish today's millennial Black woman. This show provides all the good of the Gospel (such as encouragement, empowerment, renewal and truthfulness), without the toxicity of religion. By discussing issues that matter to women of color, Neichelle Guidry is helping her sisters keep the faith.

Connect with Neichelle: 

Instagram + Twitter: @neichelleg

Modern Faith podcast: https://www.modernfaithpodcast.com/podcasts

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/neichelle-guidry-phd

Hungry? Meet Whitney Bond, food blogger extraordinaire, cookbook author and on camera host. Whitney has been blogging for nine years at WhitneyBond.com where she's shared over 1100 recipes. She recently launched a second blog, Bowls Are The New Plates where she's sharing predominately plant based bowls for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

More information on the recipes & resources shared on the show:

Thai Yellow Curry: https://whitneybond.com/thai-yellow-curry/ + Curry paste she uses: https://amzn.to/3b0N6uY

Beef Ragu

Easy recipes to make with pantry staples + grocery shopping list: https://whitneybond.com/easy-recipes-pantry-staples/

Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies: https://whitneybond.com/whats-for-dessert-nutella-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Litehouse freeze dried herbs: https://amzn.to/3eazq2j

Connect with Whitney:

http://instagram.com/whitneybond

https://www.facebook.com/whitneybondblog

https://www.pinterest.com/whitneybondblog/

https://www.instagram.com/bowlsarethenewplates/

November Nichols has her roots planted firmly in the South. Growing up in a huge, delightful, boisterous family November developed a love of embracing others and intentionally working to make their lives better! November obtained a bachelor of arts degree from Spelman College and a master’s degree in the art of teaching English from Agnes Scott College.

A desire for “heart work,” and deeper connections, led November on a journey to wellness practices not only for herself but also for others. She envisioned a safe place, where all of the senses could be invoked to align oneself to live their best lives! She invites others into a special place, L’Artisan Muse, where they can share the experience of a semi-private yoga & meditation studio and wellness maison, while garnering support on their journey to create the lives they dream about.

To receive a FREE copy of November's sanity schedule, text FINDBALANCE to 66866.

Connect with November & the L'Artisan Muse community:

@lartisanmuse on Facebook and Instagram

@novembernichols on Facebook and Instagram

www.lartisanmuse.com

Jasmine Marie is a Breathworker and the founder of black girls breathing™. Her work has influenced hundreds of black women across the country and millennials. She’s brought her expertise to organizations such as Harvard Business School, Columbia University Journalism School, Cornell University - ILR, New York University Stern School of Business, UCLA amongst others.

On this episode of the Being Balanced podcast, Jasmine does a deep dive into the importance of breathing to release trauma and shares her intimate grief story.

Connect with Jasmine on Instagram, @blackgirlsbreathing, @thatgirl_jmarie & @adultingwithease

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-marie-baba7248/

Website: blackgirlsbreathing.com

E-mail (for private sessions): [email protected]

Ari is a wellness and beauty influencer with over 20 years of experience in the cosmetic industry. She's a licensed master cosmetologist and has spent the past 11 years specifically working as a makeup artist for feature films and television productions (most recently Bad Boys 2 and Coming To America 2). In 2017 Ari founded Look Good, Love Well, a digital wellness platform designed to help women connect the dots between beauty and wellness. The rigorous demands of working on set sparked Ari’s wellness journey, and she quickly learned that how she moved, what she ate, the words that she spoke, had just as much of an impact on how she looked as did cosmetics. Also passionate about educating women of color about the dynamic impacts of toxic chemicals found in majority of our beauty products, Ari uses her platform to educate and empower women with tools to make healthier choices, and to prioritize self care.

Special Download for Being Balanced podcast listeners: https://mailchi.mp/2279e8d3f258/brownsugarbodypolish

ANOTHER special treat for Being Balanced podcast listeners: Anyone that books a skincare consult this week (April 6-12) will automatically receive the full upgraded experience at no additional cost. Right now the 30 minute consultation is $45 and a full hour is $97.

Virtual enhanced skincare consultations include: the option for an interactive skincare analysis, a lymphatic massage, and a step by step tutorial on how to properly execute their regimen. You'll also cleanse their skin on camera, while Ari provides tips/notes. When booking, mention the Being Balanced podcast in the survey.

In these very unprecedented times as we now navigate the impact of COVID-19 on our daily lives, I felt compelled to send a special edition of the Find Your Balance e-newsletter two weeks ago. The response was overwhelming and after a week of navigating change in my personal life, I decided to record a special episode of the being BALANCED podcast so that I could share my original 6 tips to stay sane while working from home and homeschooling and more importantly my lessons learned in week one!

To join the e-newsletter list, text FINDBALANCE to 66866.