EAC Speaks!

Author LaToya Murchison joins Eddie to kick off the new season of EAC Speaks! The two discuss LaToya's journey into becoming an author, overcoming adversities, and advice for those newly diagnosed or supporting someone living with HIV. Tune in for more topics and hear LaToya's story!

EAC Community Health Worker, Kimberly, joins Eddie to share the latest happenings with EAC and announces a MAJOR milestone in HIV testing. Listen in as Eddie and Kimberly discuss dismantling HIV stigma, increasing awareness, and the future of Community Health Workers.

In this episode, join us as we dive into the world of professional networking and advocacy with our special guest, Destiny Smith. We explore the crucial role that networking plays in conferences and events, unveiling valuable insights into how it can shape one's career and personal growth. Destiny shares her experiences, strategies, and stories of building meaningful connections in the field.

We also discuss the powerful impact of social media as a tool for spreading awareness, making your voice heard, and promoting important causes. Destiny Smith, an advocate in her own right, provides firsthand accounts of how she harnessed the potential of social media to amplify her mission.

Dr. Orisha Bowers joins Eddie for EAC Speaks' June episode. Dr. O is the founder of Orixa Healing Arts, Wellness, & Spiritual Centre and will be hosting a Womyn's Wellness Retreat Series. The two discuss Dr. O's work and how it can be an added benefit in the toolkit to end the HIV epidemic. They also discuss

Carleisha Murry is a fierce Arkansas advocate with a love for the community. She joins Eddie for this edition of EAC Speaks. The two discuss creating stigma-free environments, taking a holistic approach to HIV care and treatment as well as diving into the importance of people-first language. Tune into the episode for more!

Community Engagement Coordinator Bobby Pierce joins Eddie this month to talk through EAC's peer leadership training program, EPIC+. Join the conversation as the two discuss the importance of meaningful involvement of people living with HIV, getting involved in advocacy and much more. Learn more about the EPIC+ Leadership Program on the EAC website here: https://engagingarkansas.org/epic-peer-leadership

For our March edition of EAC Speaks, Eddie is joined by therapist Mackenzi Davis to discuss mental health. March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV and AIDS Awareness Day and Mackenzi specializes in women's issues. The two dive into unisex topics and even discuss trauma for people working in HIV services. Tune in!

EAC Speaks! is produced by Engaging Arkansas Communities, offering HIV awareness and prevention options to everyone in the state of Arkansas. Sign up for PrEP or free HIV testing by mail on the EAC website at https://engagingarkansas.org/prepared-for-life

Deirdre Speaks is a nationally renowned leader and speaker in the HIV community. She and Eddie discuss HIV Criminalization, HIV advocacy, and how to fight "advocate fatigue".

EAC Speaks! is produced by Engaging Arkansas Communities, offering HIV awareness and prevention options to everyone in the state of Arkansas. Sign up for PrEP or free HIV testing by mail on the EAC website at https://engagingarkansas.org/prepared-for-life

DeAundra Pierce is a fierce advocate in Texarkana and joins Eddie for this edition of EAC Speaks! The two discuss amplifying messages to tackle HIV stigma, the power of meeting people where they are and even discuss their New Year's Resolutions. Tune into this dynamic episode of EAC Speaks!

EAC Speaks! is produced by Engaging Arkansas Communities, offering HIV awareness and prevention options to everyone in the state of Arkansas. Sign up for PrEP or free HIV testing by mail on the EAC website at https://engagingarkansas.org/prepared-for-life