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

Paula Burch Jackson is an author, teacher, preacher, Associate Broker and motivational life coach. Join me in conversation with Paula as she shares how she improved her health, lost 30lbs, and lowered her blood pressure, A1C, and cholesterol levels in 2023. Listen as Paula talks about the value of women investing in themselves and the support, encouragement, and accountability she received in the Harmonize Your Life Intentional Self-Care Program.

Tamara M. Brown is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Think Common Entertainment. Her role is to ensure the continuity and success of the team, brand, marketing, business operations, and social impact efforts for the multi-hyphenate, multi-awarded artist professionally known as Common. Join me in a candid conversation with Tamara about her high-level career, busy travel and work schedule and how she is achieving her fitness, nutrition, health and wellness goals as a result of the coaching, support, and self-care strategies she discovered in the Harmonize Your Life Intentional Self-Care Program.

Chanequa Walker-Barnes, Ph.D., is a prominent scholar, theologian, author, professor at Columbia Theological Seminary, known for her thought-provoking work on racial justice and spirituality. With a deep commitment to social change, she combines her expertise in clinical psychology and theology to tackle issues of systemic oppression, cultural trauma, and their impact on individuals and society. Through her research, writing, and speaking, Dr. Chanequa strives to inspire others to transformative social action and wholistic self-care. Join me and Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes as we discuss the motivations behind her new book, Sacred Self-Care: Daily Practices for Nurturing Our Whole Selves, and why self-care should be viewed and practiced as a sacred.

Rev. Danielle L. Brown, Sr. Pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church of Plainfield, NJ is an increasingly sought-after preacher and workshop leader with the ability to communicate across multiple generations. Dr. Brown is a compassionate pastor, community leader, educator, seminary and adjunct professor and actively engaged in the mentoring of pastors and women in ministry. Join us in a conversation about her recent weight loss, grief journey and the intentional self-care, health and wellness practices that ensures her longevity and success in life and ministry.

Rev. Anika Wilson Brown, PhD is a dynamic, engaging, transformative leader and pastor of the Union Temple Baptist Church in Washington, DC. Join us in a conversation about her weight loss journey that began with a reshaping of her thinking and relationship with food. Dr. Anika shares candidly about her personal struggles for perfection and acceptance and reveals how therapy helped her to overcome cultural expectations, and a spirit of martyrdom while serving in ministry. As a result, Dr. Anika is passionate about harmonizing her roles as a wife, mom of 3, businesswoman, pastor, national speaker, counselor, and ministry leader.

Jeanne Porter King, PhD, is an author, consultant, pastor, and leadership coach specializing in women's leadership. A trusted teacher and guide who has taught leadership at both the undergrad and seminary levels, Dr. Porter King is the founder and president of TransPorter Group Inc., a consulting company focused on leadership development. She is passionate about developing existing and emerging women leaders. Join me in conversation with Dr. Jeanne Porter King discussing principles from her new book, Leading Well: A Black Woman’s Guide to Barrier Breaking Leadership. This conversation seeks to encourage and empower women to lead from a position of confidence and wholeness. 

Tisa Smart Washington, MBA, MPA was elected Rockdale County Georgia, Tax Commissioner in 2016 and re-elected in 2020. As a student in the Global Leadership PhD Program at Troy University, Tisa is researching the phenomenon of “Black Girl Magic.” Tisa proffers, “while black girl magic speaks to a black woman’s ability to succeed against all odds, the odds are very real and challenging, especially when it comes to leadership.” Join me and Tisa in an enlightening conversation as she deconstructs some of the ideas of “black girl magic” and offer us ways in which black women can live and lead that are not injurious to our physical, mental, financial, spiritual, and relational health.   

Dr. Brian Keith Hodges is the senior pastor of Gathering of Champions Church in Marietta, GA. He is a leadership and executive coach, professor of religious studies, ministry consultant, team builder, leadership strategist and author of the book, Basic Money Matters. Join, Bishop Johnathan Alvarado and I, in a candid conversation with Dr. Hodges about his weight loss journey, stress reduction, healthy eating, fitness, self-care, health and wellness for black men. 

A man of varied gifts and talents, Derwin Davis is the passionate Sr. Pastor of Reach Church in Lithonia, GA, a brilliant businessman, masterful musician, and an empowering educator. Join me in a candid conversation with Pastor Derwin about his struggles with obesity, his unhealthy relationship with food and how losing 100 plus pounds has improved his health and his ability to enjoy simple pleasures in life. Whether mentoring, counseling, teaching, lending or ministering, Derwin's primary goal and mission is to help people WIN in every area of their lives including weight loss, self-care, health and wellness for black men.