Growth on the Rocks

This week I chat with Cigar Educator, Mechelle Merkerson AKA "Cigars with M." We discuss something I personally love...cigars! Mechelle explains how she got in Cigar life, why she is passionate about making women feel included into the culture, her daily educational videos about Black History and what to do and say if you are interested in cigars but are nervous walking into a shop or lounge for the first time.

Follow Mechelle at the below sites :https://www.instagram.com/momentswithmechelle/

https://www.youtube.com/@cigarswithm

Check out the cigar mentioned at :https://www.instagram.com/jlowecigarque/

Grab her shirt at:

https://legendaryrootz.com/products/black-legendary-tee

This week, I sit down with Philly based attorney and model, Heather Reese. We discuss her passion for advocating Latina, Latino and LatinX brands, how she got into modeling and why representation in the modeling world is so important and how she deals with the positive and sometimes negative comments on social media.

To learn more about Heather, follow her on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/heather_rxoxo/

This week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with one of my favorite people and entrepreneurs, Marissa Donahoo from FOUR CARAT VODKA. We discuss what inspired her to create her own vodka brand, how she and her husband manage their own businesses as well as working on creating their newest baby, FOUR CARAT, and how she manages life as an entrepreneur and a mom.

To purchase Four Carat online, visit:https://4caratvodka.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYGueqNoKsFVN56AvfIW6r3vXSck5ZiQwxrVuyEw2D5s6ZAG8oVgDDYOWQ_aem_3cpn5zHy-xaiHvfuSknkQw

This week, I sit down with psychologist, Dr. Taylor Day. Her focus is on neuroaffirming approaches for families with children with Autism. We discuss early diagnosis, if and when medication should be introduced and parents finding support from other parents with Autistic children.

To learn more about Dr. Day visit her on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/the.dr.tay/

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the topic of miscarriage in an open and descriptive nature. Listener discretion is advised.

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On this weeks episode, I sit down with Arden Cartette, aka "The Miscarriage Doula". Arden speaks openly about her own personal miscarriage experience, her drive to become a birth and bereavement specialist, ways to be a supportive partner and friend to those who have experienced a miscarriage and the way media has portrayed the topic in society.

To learn more about Arden or to reach out to her with any questions, visit her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/themiscarriagedoula/

This week I sit down with Casting Director and host of the podcast "Casting Confidential", Rose Rosen CSA. We discuss her storied casting career including "Edward Sissorhands" and "Elimindate", how the casting industry changed during COVID, tips to help actors during the audition process and how casting directors are often overlooked in Hollywood.

To learn more about Rose, follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/roserosencasting/ .

Listen to her podcast, "Casting Confidential" at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casting-confidential/id1731600047

On this weeks episode I sit down with Psychoanalyst and Therapist Jordan Dana. We discuss her background as a performer and teacher and how it helped guide her to her current passion to help couples through Somatic Therapy. We also talk about the importance of open communication with your partner, what defines a healthy relationship, delicious natural wines and the reality show she would love to work on.

To work with Jordan, visit her at : https://www.instagram.com/jordandann/

On this weeks episode I sit down with RN and Human Design Coach, Leah Michelle. (Not the actress.) We discuss what Human Design is, how she is able to integrate it in her job as an RN, the importance of self love and what my birthdate shows about my own passions and purpose as defined by Human Design.

To work with Leah, visit her website at: https://www.theleemichelle.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaVE3QBIszUda7F-ei9FtkD4EtYDtHlYCQ250f9VEPWolJpZP1bJZIWPds_aem_BPuB-9QEPFRrFaT_iQnxIg

On this weeks episode, I sit down with Couples Therapist, Jonathan Van Viegen. We discuss the importance of constant dialogue with your partner, when lack of intimacy becomes a red flag in a relationship, why some couples seek therapy and why you should get rid of the word NEED when addressing concerns with your partner.

To work with Jonathan, visit him at: https://stan.store/couplestherapywithjonathan?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYT0Y0ZR9taLRKp80D_R_BdsbqMTZIsj-bWqeX-xklSysT2HyEPzrxjxnQ_aem_DS2Q3eIwLlSZOX_d_xvFUQ

This week, I chat with sisters Lynne Streeter Childress and Leslie Gray Streeter from the pop culture podcast "Fine Beats and Cheeses." We discuss why people love pop culture, celebrities whose passing still affect us to this day, the celebrities we want to live forever and the role of black woman and our nature to save the world.

Be sure to follow their page on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/finebeatsandcheeses/