During Black History month, Bolus Maximus spoke with 6 women to better understand their thoughts on some very meaningful topics. They spoke about their relationship with healthcare professionals and the trust they have for their providers or lack thereof. The need for mentorship within the black community and sharing parts of themselves with people living with diabetes, especially on social media and platforms they engage in. Their input for the online community hits home for many people as mental health is a major component of sharing who you are and how you see yourself. These women, most of them business owners, spoke about setting up for-profit entities and protecting your intellectual properties. Ownership is paramount in this crazy world. These women have the keys to success - this is the first of a multipart series Bolus Maximus will host, and we're excited to have this opportunity to create a safe and engaging space for people of color. 

Panel participants/Instagram Handles: 

co-Host Brandon A. Denson - @brandon.a.denson
co-Host Kylene Redmond - @blackdiabeticgirl
Dr. Phyllisa Deroze - @blackdiabeticinfo
Cherise Shockley - @bonafidecherise
Dalyce Wilson - @black_bird_photo
T'ara Smith, MS - @taratalksfood
Alexis Newman, RD - @alexis_m_newman


Business/Podcast/Youtube Websites: 

Kylene Redmond - https://blackdiabeticgirl.com 

Phyllisa Deroze - https://diagnosednotdefeated.com

Cherise Shockley - https://anchor.fm/dontkeepittoyourself

Dalyce Wilson - http://www.blackbird-vegan.com

T'ara Smith, MS - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUgBylo6zF9e_YVUrdBz3g/featured 

Alexis Newman, RD - https://alexismnewman.weebly.com/nutritional-services.html


Check out info on the main website for details about upcoming calls - hosted every Sunday at 3pm PST on Zoom. Login information is on the site with topics for the next few months. The calls are open to everyone and anyone!

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