Confessions Of A Melanated Queen welcomes Dr. Hakeemah Muhammad, Co-Founder Of The Royal Empress.

Dr. Muhammad and I discussed the importance of being spiritually grounded, training women to defend and protect their communities, female mentorship, and instilling melanin pride in our Black men.

I had the pleasure of sitting with Lakichay Nadirah Muhammad of The Center for Self Improvement Wholistic Wellness and Transformation, author, and co-founder of The Royal Empress.

Lakichay and I discussed her work centered on maternal health, wholistic wellness, parent advocacy, and the power of thought and choice.

In honor of the work that The Royal Empress is doing in our community, I sat down with Co-Founder, Akilah Shabazz to discuss her passion for elevating women through her annual women's retreat, her book, the power of mediation, and viewing the opportunity to travel through the lens of a world learner.

Chatonyia Smith has built a creative empire through hand-made crafts, home decor, and all things festive!

We discussed how her business Dazed & Amazed Creationz served as a catalyst for healing after dealing with a loss and how her ability to create almost anything, can help you brighten any space!

Latoya Kenner shares her journey through a career in social work and psycho therapy, to discovering a perfect balance as a virtual life coach and spiritual counselor under her company Big Baby LLC.

Latoya and I discussed career transitions, using vlogging as a method of helping others, and how stepping away from tradition and being "different" amongst post-millennials, has proven to be an effective approach to connecting with her audience.

George Stewart II is an educator, author, mentor, ordained minister, and youth/family advocate. He is quickly becoming a “go to” person and trusted voice on issues such as youth development, education, spirituality, and fatherhood.

George has experienced great success as a classroom teacher, but his work does not end when the bell rings. Besides partnering with “The Call Me Mister Program” to serve as a mentor to future young black male educators, he has developed a school board approved afterschool program for at risk boys, develops and facilitates male empowerment and fatherhood curriculums, and speaks at community events and conferences.

Finally, George a member of the board of directors of state organization Mississippi Families as Allies. It’s the only family-run statewide organization for parents and caregivers of children with mental health challenges. George’s motto is “Doing it With The Next Generation in Mind .”

Memories of 1960's Atgeld Gardens, 1970's racial tension in Harvey, rules behind 37 years of marriage, raising outspoken children, and my inability to cook like her. Hear a very intimate conversation with the one I call "Ma".

Dr. Carey Yazeed is a Business Strategist who specializes in working with women who are tired of the 9 to 5 rat race and desires to be their own boss. She is the author of Lipstick, Heels & Hustle: A Women's Guide To Entrepreneurship and the host of Beauty, Brains & Business on Apple Podcast.

To learn more about Dr. Yazeed please visit www.drcareyyazeed.com

Wife, Mother, Author, Educator, and Restorative Justice Practitioner, are just a few of the many hats Dr. Shaniqua Jones wears. On this episode, Dr. Jones shares why transparency is the cornerstone to restoration and how her work as a restorative justice practitioner contributes to the building of stronger communities.

Krissy Childs had the courage and faith to build a business from her God-given talents. Her signature satin hair bonnets featuring her staple creation named, Queendom, Baby Boutique, and Princess Party ensemble, are what makes her brand mesmerizingly innovative!