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Evolving to your professional best is a journey that will lead many of us to assess the need to honor your mental wellness. Mental wellness awareness is year-round, and small actions can ignite transformation to take better care of ourselves. Determining a pattern of how to prioritize self-awareness, practicing mindfulness to foster a growth mindset that supports setting meaningful goals, and engaging in positive self-talk is a journey that may require a few reboots. We must work to celebrate our efforts to care for ourselves consistently.

Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil is next up in the series, discussing mindful evolution.

Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil, LCSW, CCTP, is adding her insight to the series by discussing the importance of building a healthy relationship with yourself.

When you're as passionate and knowledgeable as Valerie Carmel Dorsainvil, guiding high-achieving Black women's stress and trauma to their highest selves is all in a day's work. As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and founder and CEO of Valerie Carmel Therapy, LLC, Valerie has providedcountless African-American and Caribbean-American professional women with the tools they need to reclaim control of their narratives. Her uncanny ability to deeply see, hear, and guide her clients empowers them to thrive mentally and emotionally beyond their therapy sessions.

Show Notes:

[00:03] Michele shares her mental wellness journey.

[02:37] Valerie shares her interpretation of what "mindful evolution" means to her as a therapist.

[03:21] Valerie addresses the misconception and usage of the term, healed.

[04:18] Michele and Valerie chat about career grief.

[05:58] Valerie chats about taking time and making space to experience a purposeful life.

[09:25} Valerie shares her awareness of how she presents as a therapist who is a black woman in workplaces and her suggestion of how to select to participate in different experiences.

[11:45] Valerie speaks on the power of affirmations and the power behind asking for help.

[13:54] Valerie informs of the importance for black women incorporating therapy as a part of their ongoing self-care routine.

[16:56] Valerie shares her journey to therapy and how panic attacks impacted her becoming a therapist.

[23:04] Valerie explains strongholds and how to release them.

[30:58} Valerie talks about the power of a win-wall.

[33:40] Valerie chats about the importance of taking time for yourself.

Valerie Carmel's Mental Health Therapy Site: https://valeriecarmel.com/

Evolving to your professional best is a journey that will lead many of us to assess the need to honor your mental wellness. Mental wellness awareness is year-round, and small actions can ignite transformation to take better care of ourselves. Treating ourselves like a priority and having a healthy relationship with ourselves can sometimes be challenging for various reasons. Sometimes, embarking on or reconnecting to therapy can be a good investment of our time and resources with an ROI of next-level self-care we're each worthy of experiencing.

Dr. Rhonda Baker, M.A., LMFT, is adding her insight to the series by discussing the importance of building a healthy relationship with yourself.

Dr. Baker is a pioneer in human services—a highly sought-after professional who has created a humanitarian impact for over 25 years. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. Baker diligently assists couples and communities in navigating relationship challenges through the Art of DismantlingTM communication barriers. Her empathetic nature and ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space have earned her the admiration of her clients and peers. She guides her clients toward increased self-awareness, elevated emotional intelligence, and distinctive resilience through evidence-based therapeutic techniques and personal strength approaches.

Show Notes:

[00:04] Michele shares her mental health story.

[02:20] Michele introduces Dr. Rhonda Baker

03:18] Dr. Baker shares three questions she encourages people to ask themselves when building a healthy relationship with themselves.

[04:35] Dr. Baker discusses the importance of honoring your feelings when discovering the aspects of developing a healthy relationship with yourself.

[05:48} Dr. Baker chats about the unexpected ways our childhood may impact our relationship with ourselves as an adult.

[08:16] Dr. Baker talks about the frequency of therapy, seasonally or ongoing.

[10:11] Dr. Baker shares ways for H.A.L.T. to be used to remember when nurturing a relationship with self.

[12:51] Dr. Baker provides examples of what experiences can lead someone to therapy.

[13:45] Dr. Baker educates how an individual should approach the idea of going to therapy.

[15:33] Dr. Baker shares a strategy for exploring therapy and finding the right therapist.

Dr. Rhonda Baker's Luxury Perspectives Site:

https://www.luxperspectives.com/

Evolving to your professional best is a journey that will lead many of us to assess the need to honor your mental wellness. Mental wellness awareness is year-round, and small actions can ignite transformation to take better care of ourselves. As we navigate the ebbs and flows of our careers, we sometimes need to heal from career grief, perceived lost opportunities, unexpected life events, overcome self-doubt, and dismiss the imposter syndrome.

Caitlin Magidson, NCC, LCPC is kicking off the series by discussing Well-being in Life & Career.

Caitlin integrates her mental health counseling and coaching specialties as she guides clients through personal and professional life transitions to enhance their overall well-being. Caitlin previously worked as the Assistant Director of Coaching & Education at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. She has coached executive leaders through Hopkins’ Academy for Women and Leadership and The Academy for Health Care Leadership and Management.

Show Notes:

[00:29]:  Michele introduces herself and why mental health is the focus of Keep Your Stride

[01:53]: Michele introduces Licenses Psychotherapist & Coach, Catlin Magidson

[02:52]: Caitlin shares the “why” behind her mental health work that focuses on professionals.

[04:49]: Caitlin shares strategies on how to manage stress and anxiety in a high-pressure work environment.

[08:06]: Michele shares ways of therapy to reconnect to a childhood love of coloring and a new way she elevated her self-care through juicing.

[09:07]: Caitlin extends the labors of love reference as an act of love that requires energy.

[10:40]: Caitlin discusses perceptions of work-life balance/harmony that support maintaining mental health, and how to achieve it.

[12:53]: Michele and Caitlin discuss the need for reflection as we evaluate how to live a life that aligns with our values and definition of quality.

[16:15]: Caitlin chats about having healthy boundaries personally and professionally.

[19:16]: Caitlin talks how to identify work-related burnout.[20:56]: Caitlin shares the details about her individual services including her Career Design course and community.

Caitlin Magidson’s Psychotherapy & Coaching Site: https://www.caitlinmagidson.com/

The Skills Recharged® conversation recently continued during the Add Your S.A.U.C.E. episode on my podcast, Career Tipper®. S.A.U.C.E is my latest professional development acronym to help professionals like yourself keep their skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready. #ProfessionalDevelopment

In this bonus video, I'm providing more information on E in S.A.U.C.E on exploring opportunities beyond your comfort zone, including insight from David Tann, the Founder and Creative Director of Tantrum Agency. #SkillsRecharged

S.A.U.C.E. episode on my podcast, Career Tipper®. S.A.U.C.E is my latest professional development acronym to help professionals like yourself to keep their skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready. #ProfessionalDevelopment

Michele provides more information on C in S.A.U.C.E on communicating your value, including insight from Career Coach, Cathy Francois in this bonus video. #SkillsRecharged

S.A.U.C.E. episode on my podcast, Career Tipper®. S.A.U.C.E is my latest professional development acronym to help professionals like yourself to keep their skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready. #ProfessionalDevelopment

Michele provideds more information on U in S.A.U.C.E on understanding your niche, including insight from Former Accountant and Investment Banker, Dalan Vanterpool in this bonus video. #SkillsRecharged

The Skills Recharged® conversation recently continued during the Add Your S.A.U.C.E. episode on the Career Tipper® podcast. S.A.U.C.E is Michele's latest professional development acronym to help professionals like yourself keep their skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready. #ProfessionalDevelopment

In this bonus video, Michele provides more information on A in S.A.U.C.E on assessing your skills that center around transferable skills, including insight from Agile Coach Stella Ihenacho. #SkillsRecharged

S.A.U.C.E is Michele's latest professional development acronym to help professionals like yourself to keep their skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready. The Skills Recharged® conversation recently continued during the Add Your S.A.U.C.E. episode on my podcast, Career Tipper®. In this video, Michele provides more information on S in S.A.U.C.E on strategizing your money line alignment in this bonus video based on No Boss, Only Clients written by the former accountant and investment banker Dalan Vanterpool.

The Skills Recharged® conversation continues on the Career Tipper® podcast, with Michele encouraging and guiding listeners to add their sauce when promoting and sharing their skills in the workplace and their businesses. Check out this episode, where she shares her latest professional development strategy, Add Your S.A.U.C.E., full of expert advice clips, friendly reminders, and insight to help listeners continue to evolve to their professional best while keeping their skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready on an ongoing basis.

Show Notes:

[00:07] Michele shares her professional development journey.

[01:38] Michele introduces and explains her latest professional development strategy, Add Your S.A.U.C.E.

[04:20] S - Strategize your alignment with the money line breakdown

[9:20] A - Assess your skills

[15:10] U - Understand Your Niche

[19:55] C - Communicate Your Value

[25:19] E - Explore Opportunities Beyond Your Comfort Zone

Ladies, financial empowerment is an ongoing conversation that helps us evolve to our professional best. Michele Badie hosts the Career Tipper® podcast and is a Women On The Rise International board member. She and the Founder of Women On The Rise International (WOTR), Arelene Blake discussed the Educated & Broke™️ program during a financial empowerment special edition episode. WOTR is educating women on developing tactical strategies to earn more money, know their worth, budget, save, pay off debt, invest, start a business and provide a legacy for their families.  

[00:03] Intros and Arlene shares an overview of Women On The Rise International (WOTR).  

[03:37] Arlene shares her vision for the financial empowerment programming, Educated & Broke™ (E&B) 

[06:29] Michele shares her journey of supporting E&B and becoming a member of the board.  

[8:00] Arlene talks about the importance of being a part of a community-based organization and a program like E&B.   

[11:22] Michele and Arlene discuss the in-person experience and potential takeaways from attending a WOTR event.  

[15:06] Arlene chats about E&B expanding to offer an 8-week cohort.  

[17:50] Arlene informs why the event is hybrid and includes free onsite childcare during the event.  

[20:32] Arlene shares why she includes a self-care component in the E&B program.  

[22:46] Michele and Arlene talk about the journey of being successful and shares a definition of what it means to be a woman on the rise.  

[26:56] Michele and Arlene talk about the monthly masterminds that Arlene offers to the WOTR membership and the importance of being consistent.  

[31:28] Arlene speaks about the intended "how to recognize your value" takeaway for the E&B attendees. 

[33:41] Michele and Arlene chatted about the program strategy to help attendees progress through the E&B program.  

[36:13] Arlene chats about pivoting and monetizing skill sets that don't require a college degree. 

[37:44] Arlene shares the E&B event and cohort details along with her contact details.    

11/05/2022 Hybrid Educated & Broke Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educated-and-broke-parttm-ii-time-to-level-up-hybrid-event-tickets-433802203067?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 

For more information about the Women On The Rise International organization visit this link. https://womenontheriseinternational.wildapricot.org/