Growing Gardenias

“I’m an artist and I also identify as trans.” - Rajah⁣⁣ ⁣ In this episode I sit down with my brother and my long time friend, Rajah, as he discusses his journey, how it has affected him and his loved ones and how he takes care of himself, and much more. Trans lives matter, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in. Bringing you #GardeniasGems on trans matters and Rajah's story.  

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Dear Brothers,⁣ ⁣ It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to be depressed. It’s okay to be anxious. It’s okay to not be yourself. It’s okay to not be strong all the time. You are not alone and you are safe. ⁣ ⁣ In this episode, I sit down with my long time friend Justin Jordan, to have a very important conversation that everyone needs to hear. We dive into his relationship with his father, how he is navigating his mental health as a new father and being a black man in this country, and some ways we can tackle our issues and childhood traumas. He has a special message for all my men out there. Not only my men, for my women too. If you have a man in your life you need to hear this! You don’t want to miss it. Tune in. Bringing you #GardedniaGems on a talk everyone needs to hear. 

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After having a discussion with one of my friends about mental health, I realized very rarely do men feel comfortable enough to express their emotions and that’s a problem. Let's talk about it. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on men's mental health. Tune in!  

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In this episode, I sit down with my good friend KerriAnne Sejour, MHC-LP and we have a candid conversation about being a black therapist, navigating white spaces, and mental health. 

About KerriAnne: KerriAnne Sejour is an MHC-LP who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Goucher College, received a Master of Arts in Counseling, and a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Teacher College, Columbia University. KerriAnne’s Jamaican/Haitian background fuels her dedication to honor the multifaceted aspects of her client’s identities and she is attuned to the importance of topics and issues around culture, race, racism, and oppression. She works with individuals on a range of concerns, including Depression, Anxiety, Multicultural Issues, Perinatal / Maternal Health Issues, First Generation, Trauma, and Substance Abuse. She is a Doula and very passionate about treating current and expecting mothers who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. KerriAnne is a strong advocate for women and continuously seeks out opportunities to mentor, counsel, and guide young black women through the intricacies of life. 

Check out the book KerriAnne recommended! "Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and their Patients"

TUNE IN!!! You definitely don’t want to miss this! ⁣Bringing you #Gardenia Gems on the experiences of a black therapist!  

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This is the second session of Ask Ni! In this episode, I discuss questions a variety of questions about life, relationships, the future, inspirations, trust and much more! Tune in. Bringing you #GardeniaGems advice column style!⁣⁣  

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Are you in a healthy relationship? OR are you ignoring the red flags present? In this episode I discuss red flags that you should look out for in your relationships and with people you are dating. You should never be settling! Bringing you #GardeniaGems on red flags. Tune in!  

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How many times have you stood in your own way out of fear or insecurity? In this episode I discuss self-sabotage, why we do it and how we can overcome this. You are worthy of endless blessings! Don't ever forget that. Bringing you #GardeniaGems on handling self-sabotage. Tune in!  

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