Better with Dr. Ericka

This episode is a special treat because it features my mother, Lela Goodwin. This conversation features sharing her wisdom about practical and important life lessons. She has lived the full life as a mom, homemaker, entrepreneur, and matriarch. She keeps growing and being an example of how our journey continues to develop as we travel through our full life. You don’t want to miss a minute of this episode because she shares information that society and school often don’t tell you. She shares the truth and sheds light upon the mysteries of "adulting."  Don’t worry if you don’t identify as a woman, the added lessons that are specific to women will help you understand the women in your life (e.g. mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and co-workers) better.

What you’ll learn:

-Different identities of women

-What it’s like being a retired and an empty nester

-Balancing purpose and family

-The concept of having it all

-Burnout with special considerations for women

-Taking care of yourself vs. taking care of everybody else

Resources:

The Overwhelm Solution Blueprint by Dr. Ericka Goodwin: free ebook at www.overwhelmblueprint.com

Fix Your Fairytale: A woman’s guide to a great life, love, and legacy by Dr. Ericka Goodwin: www.FixYourFairytaleBook.com

Having It All: Black Women and Success by Veronica Chambers: https://www.amazon.com/Having-All-Black-Women-Success-ebook/dp/B000XUBFQK

About Lela:

My name is Lela M. Goodwin, and I am a problem solver. I am the fourth born of five children, two boys and three girls. I was born in DeSoto, MO and grew up in a Rolla, Mo which make me a small town in middle America girl. My mother worked as a day worker, cleaning homes for the local doctors and she would take me with her. The relationships developed during this time would later open opportunities for me that I would not have otherwise had access to.

As a young adult I spent my life as a wife and homemaker. I cooked, cleaned, sewed costumes, prom dresses, debutante cotillion dresses, was a room mother, chaperoned field trips, chauffeured to piano lessons, softball coach, was a swim team mom and loved every moment of it. I enjoyed making a home that allow my husband and daughter to be the best that they could be. Though I have been divorced more than twenty years, I think of that period as Lela 1.0. From that period in my life, I gave birth to and raised and amazing daughter and consider Lela 1.0 successful.

Now in my forties dressed in my banker’s blue suit, my business degree from the University of Missouri in my briefcase and my resume in hand, I was entering Lela 2.0, the employment world. After working for years in unfulfilling jobs and feeling undervalued, I was hired by INROADS, a coaching and development organization. When I left Inroads, I went to AT&T, where I managed customer service representatives and telecommunications technician. While at AT&T, I received the Network & Engineering Performance Award for my work on the build out of the internet network across the state of Texas. On November 2013, I retired from AT&T.

Since retirement, my passion for helping people make their lives better has not waned; therefore, I am embarking on Lela 3.0. I volunteer as a Tax Specialist with AARP Tax-Aide, and I work with the Board of Election Commission as an Election Judge. So far, I have coached a few people through getting their social security (SS) benefits, resolving economic issues, the best tax withholding selections now that they are receiving SS and still working. I also created an internship process for BYW Investment Advisors. I am looking forward to seeing where this next chapter takes me.

This episode explores how to live your dreams and achieve your goals despite adversity, including the pandemic and features Azizi Blissett, the Dream Life Coach. Azizi is a certified Law of Attraction coach and continues to assist people in making their dreams reality. This has pandemic has been filled with challenges and losses, but it doesn’t have to define your life. You don’t want to miss a moment of this episode because we’ll be discussing practical strategies that will be helpful in times of adversity and when things are going well.

What you’ll learn:

-manifestation regardless of the environment, even a pandemic

-the power of visualization

-how to use visualization

-tools beyond vision boards

-the power of the law of attraction

-affirmations and why they work

-meditation and quiet thought

-breathing as a tool

-a powerful equation for manifestation

Resources:

The Overwhelm Solution Blueprint: free ebook at www.overwhelmblueprint.com

The Secret (film)- 2006.  Directed by Drew Heriot.  Produced by Rhonda Byrne and Paul Harrington.

Where to find Azizi Blissett:

www.aziziblissett.com

www.instagram.com/thedreamlifecoach

About Azizi Blissett:

Azizi Blissett is a certified Law of Attraction Life Coach who empowers clients to shift limiting thoughts and beliefs to live their ideal life. A coauthor of Amazon best seller, F.A.I.T.H. – Finding Answers in the Heart Volume II, Azizi discovered her unique voice and soul’s purpose through art therapy where she published an art collage series titled The Redefinition of Me.  The art collection provides a vivid portrayal of how Azizi learned to release the shame of a traumatic childhood experience to forgive, heal, and love herself. She is the creator of “The Life You’ve Always Imagined” coaching program where she helps clients create their ideal life using the 7 essential universal laws. As a Brand Marketer and an award-winning Art Director, Azizi uses her 20 plus years of corporate experience to teach people how to build a brand that aligns with their purpose through her You are the Pearl brand coaching program. She is a self-love spiritual teacher who enjoys daily rituals like exercise, gratitude writing and meditation. Through her purpose-filled journey, Azizi has guided hundreds of beautiful souls on the path to enlightenment and spiritual transformation.

This episode features Integrative OB-Gyn, Dr. LaKeischa McMillan, discussing the formally taboo topics of menopause and perimenopause. She specializes in helping women get their hormones balanced, regain mental sharpness, and have energy all day. We not only discuss how these hormone changes can impact you, but also strategies to advocate for yourself to get more effective health care. Even if you are not dealing with “the change,” this discussion can help you support those around you and increase your level of empathy.

What you’ll learn:

-What is menopause

-What is perimenopause

-The power of listening to your body

-The importance of having language to communicate with your doctor and healthcare team

-Asking for help

-Balancing family, work, and self-care

-Improving communication with your family and friends, so they can support you

Resources:

www.hormonequiz.co

Fix Your Fairytale:  A Woman's Guide to a Great Life, Love, and Legacy at www.FixYourFairytaleBook.com

The Other PMS at https://www.housecallwithdrmac.com/the-other-pms

Connect with Dr. LaKeischa

www.instagram.com/drlakeischamd

www.facebook.com/drlakeischamd

www.twitter.com/drlakeischamd

www.DrLaKeischaMD.com

www.hormonequiz.co

About Dr. LaKeischa:

Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama.  She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology (cum laude) from Oakwood College, now Oakwood University, and continued her studies at Loma Linda University School of Medicine.  In addition to her academic degrees, Dr. LaKeischa is certified in the use of the DiVinci Robotic System for Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery.  Because of her passion for teaching, she was awarded the distinction of Resident Teacher of the Year an honor bestowed by fellow residence.  A gifted speaker, OB-GYN and hormone specialist, and Amazon Best-Selling Author, Dr. LaKeischa has a passion for helping women struggling with depleting hormones, get their hormones balanced, regain mental sharpness and have energy to last the entire day.  If you want to become a Hormone Hottie follow Dr. LaKeischa on all social media @drlakeischamd as above.

This episode features, Terrell Fletcher, faith leader and former NFL running back, engaging in a conversation around how to practically get grounded, find your purpose, and to live in that purpose. He has lived the journey of finding new purpose and a new path after his career in football ended and has continued to lead others to be able to connect to and live their purpose though speaking, coaching, his books, and his ministry.

What you’ll learn:

-How life is filled with seasons

-How to adjust and accept when you are in a new season

-Discerning and accepting when relationships change and may need to end

-Being open to your own authenticity

-Connecting into to purpose to find meaning and discernment

-Embracing your purpose and your gifts

Resources:

The Book of You: Discover God’s Plan and Transform Your Future: https://www.amazon.com/Book-You-Discover-Transform-Future-ebook/dp/B01DF0TM5K/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=terrell+fletcher&qid=1621308232&sr=8-1

The Overwhelm Solution Blueprint: download your free ebook at www.OverwhelmBlueprint.com

Where to find Terrell:

www.instagram.com/terrellfletcher

www.facebook.com/terrellfletcher

www.twitter.com/terrellfletcher

www.linkedin.com/in/terrellfletcher

www.Terrellfletcher.com

www.Meetterrell.com

About Terrell Fletcher:

Terrell Fletcher is a former NFL running back, current public speaker, faith leader, community advocate, and author.  He is the owner of Wake Up Ur Dream, LLC, Terrell Fletcher Inc., and is a pastor at the City of Hope International Church (COHI), in San Diego, Ca.

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Terrell dreamed of being a professional athlete. He was awarded an athletic scholarship to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He would earn numerous team and individual accolades including winning the 1994 Rose Bowl and the 1995 Outback Bowl (the latter he earned Most Valuable Player honor).

In 1995 Terrell was selected by the San Diego Chargers as a second round draft pick. An undersized person, Terrell played eight years. He became an important part of the teams success and developed into a fixture in the southern California faith and business communities.

Terrell’s professional experience within community and faith help him to challenge marketplace leaders. He coaches executives, businesses owners, sports/entertainers and industry leaders on how to maximize their parts to produce wins in their personal lives, companies and communities. “My desire is for the listeners to connect their head with their heart and produce good products with a purposeful perspective in mind.”

Terrell has eight years of professional football, six years of  international missions and youth service along with thirteen years of pastoral/community service and is positioned to be a resounding voice for this generation.

He holds an earned a doctorate in transformational leadership, a master’s degree in religious studies, and a bachelor’s degree of English literature.

Terrell is married (Kavalya Fletcher) and has three children, Kya, Kory and Kingston

This episode features Community Builder and Award Winning Entrepreneur, Bryndan Moore, as we take a deep dive into a conversation about dealing with grief and harnessing community. After this past year in the pandemic, so many people have been faced with loss and are challenged with how to manage their grief. This conversation explores emotions and practical strategies to help you move through grief and keep it from breaking you.

In this episode you will learn:

-The 5 stages of grief

-Ways to handle grief

-Ways to support others as they grieve

-The value of community

-Validation of your feelings

Where to find Bryndan:

www.instagram.com/coachbemoore

www.twitter.com/coachbemoore

www.instagram.com/bemor

www.twitter.com/bemor

Podcast: The Black Futurist

Website: BryndanMoore.com

About Bryndan Moore:

Bryndan D. Moore is an engineer, community builder, and an award winning entrepreneur.

An engineering graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C., Moore is the creator of successful ventures in wellness, digital marketing, as well as the restaurant and consumer packaged goods categories through café and tea brand Brooklyn Tea.

Bryndan is currently contributing to the development of Valence, a tech platform and community dedicated to unlocking the global combined power of Black professionals to create massive economic and social progress, through is role as Director of Member Engagement.

Through his nutrition programming services, Coach has counseled numerous teams, schools and organizations on nutrition including internationally acclaimed sport clubs, NCAA Division 1 soccer and basketball teams and staff, members of Team USA and

Team Canada Olympic Soccer teams, Official Guinness Book of World Records title holders, and National champions.

Ebony magazine recognized Moore as one of the 150 most influential Black people in America.

Better with Dr. Ericka is here to inspire you and give you tools to put YOU back in your life!  In each episode, you'll hear inspiring conversations help you become the star of your own life, instead of having life happen to you.  Listen in to hear what Dr. Ericka has in store for you!