Harmonize Your Life: Conversation on Self-Care for Women of Color

Dr. Jamie Eaddy Chism is a thanatologist, theologian, educator, activist, founder of Thoughtful Transitions. Join me and Dr. Jaime as we discuss how race, class and gender, particularly for black women, impact our expressions and experiences of grief. Dr. Jaime offers us healthy and creative ways to honor the memory of our loved ones during the holidays and throughout the year. Finally, Dr. Jaime shares how she guides her clients through grief by illuminating the paths of possibilities that emerge through loss and the grief services provided at Thoughtful Transitions.

Dr. Felicia Brackett-Owens is a psychologist, therapist, and motivational speaker. After years of building a successful mental health practice, serving in her local church, caring for her husband, children, and extended family, Dr. Owens discovered that her "cup was empty." Listen as we discuss the mindset that supported her behavior and how a journey through the Harmonize Your Life Intentional Self-Care Program gave her strategies for implementing replenishing self-care practices into her daily life and work.

Dr. Felicia Brackett-Owens is a psychologist, therapist, and motivational speaker. After years of building a successful mental health practice, serving in her local church, caring for her husband, children, and extended family, Dr. Owens discovered that her "cup was empty." Listen as we discuss the mindset that supported her behavior and how a journey through the Harmonize Your Life Intentional Self-Care Program gave her strategies for implementing replenishing self-care practices into her daily life and work.

Desireé Young is an ordained minister, life coach, author and speaker. Join me in conversation with Desiree as she shares how she improved her health, lost 20 lbs., and gained the courage to set healthy boundaries through a process of intentional self-care. Listen as Desireé talks about her experience in the Harmonize Your Life Intentional Self-Care Program and the power in choosing yourself.

Rev. Raushanah N. Butler is an ordained itinerate elder, serving at the Cathedral of Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta, GA, where she has been heavily involved in various ministries for the last 24 years. She is presently serving as Minister of Online Engagement, leader of Domestic Violence Awareness Ministry, & the Prison Ministry. Professionally, she is the Director of Alumni Engagement for the Candler School of Theology, where she engages some of the most brilliant & creative minds of theology education & is presently a Doctor of Ministry student focusing on the clergy response to domestic violence. Rev. Butler is also no stranger to community service as she taps into her personal experiences. She spends her spare time as a domestic violence & sexual assault advocate while sitting on the board of directors for several nonprofits in the Metro-Atlanta area, including Tapestry Inc. & Interfaith Children's Movement. Above all, Rev. Butler states that her greatest accomplishment to date is being the proud mother of her daughter, Joy.

Dr. Ryland Gore is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in breast surgical oncology and founder of Dream Breast Care Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Join me in conversation with Dr. Gore about her passion for women’s health, breast care, and her devotion the patients in her care. In this podcast episode, Dr. Gore offers a wealth of knowledge regarding breast health, breast cancer, breast cancer disparities, surgical disparities, and the importance of self-exams, mammograms, breast care before and after a breast cancer diagnosis. Let’s share this vital conversation far and wide.

Dr. Kimberly Nash Alexander is a speech language pathologist, minister, professor, pastor’s wife, mother, and spiritual director. Shawna Francis Watley is a senior policy professional and strategist, pastor’s wife and mother. Together they seek to empower women through The Women Investing in Leadership Development Group.  Join me in conversation with Dr. Kim and Lady Shawna as we continue the conversation about how to practice self-care while managing multiple passions, political elections, stressful careers, and life events.

Jannie Cotton, MS, LPC, Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Arkansas and member of the Democratic National Convention is also a motivational speaker, leadership, and policy consultant. As a colon cancer survivor, Jannie advocates for cancer survivors and mental health services for women and children in underserved communities. Join me and Jannie in a conversation about how to practice self-care during political elections, stressful careers, and life events.

Mocha Lee is one of the country’s top fitness professionals with over twenty-five years of experience.  She is the first African American to win the Ms. Galaxy title.  Mocha is also the first fitness host of “Heart & Soul”, Black Entertainment Television (BET)’s exclusive health, beauty and fitness show, which aired from 1998 – 2001. Jon me in conversation with Mocha Lee as she inspires us to maintain a consistent practices of fitness, health and wellness, amid hectic schedules and a fluctuating pace of life.

Talaya Clark, MD, practices medicine at Atrium Health Biddle Point Family Practice for 21 years caring for the underserved population in Charlotte. Dr. Clark strives for good health in own life by eating well balanced meals daily and exercising with a personal trainer for over 16 years. In April 2024, Dr. Clark earned 1st Place in her first Professional Figure Competition with SNBF (Supernatural Bodybuilding and Fitness). Tanya Henderson-Burke is an experienced IT professional, entrepreneur, and the owner of Caterpillar Consulting, LLC, a boutique consulting firm specializing in training, instructional design, quality assurance testing, and staff augmentation.  Tanya embarked on a bodybuilding journey and won two first-place titles in Bikini 45+ and Bikini Open in her debut show. Join us in a conversation about the bodybuilding journey they each embarked upon in their 50’s. Listen as they share their unique stories, challenges they overcame, life lessons learned, and bodybuilding for women 50 Plus.