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

Dr. Hardy is a Staff Psychologist for the Department of Justice and Adjunct Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Listen as we continue the conversation on self-grace which involves the ability to forgive ourselves from past mistakes in order to move our lives forward. Dr. Hardy unpacks the cognitive disssonace that is associated with ones inability to offer self-grace and and self-forgiveness. She offers us strategies for reprogamming our thinking in ways that help us become the best version of ourselves. 

Dr. Keisha V. Thompson, Psychologist, Professor of Psychology, Author and Motivator is leading women in movements of intentional self-care. Listen as we discuss self-acceptance that leads to an internal sense of being good enough and self-esteem that does not rely on societal standards of beauty and success. Dr. Keisha further unpacks what it means to internalize grace in ways that are refreshing and results in lifestyles of peace, harmony and self-care.

Jayne Morgan, M.D. is a Cardiologist and Executive Director of the Covid Task Force at the Piedmont Healthcare Corporation in Atlanta, GA., CNN medical expert contributor, owner, and creator of The Stairwell Chronicles - a social media series directed towards addressing questions surrounding Covid vaccines. Join me in an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Morgan as she discusses health and science inequities and complicit biases toward people of color in American healthcare systems. Dr. Morgan aims to educate women of color, particularly in the areas of maternal health, cardiovascular diseases, and healthy heart health habits. This conversation is designed to educate, inspire and change the narrative for women of color as it relates to heart disease.

Georgia State Representative, Doreen Carter was sworn in for her fifth term on January 9, 2023. Representative Carter proudly serves House District 93 including the counties of Newton, Rockdale and DeKalb, Georgia. In addition to serving as a member of the Code Revision, Education, Industry and Labor, Small Business Development, and Special Rules committees, and Treasurer of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Representative Carter has partnered with the American Heart Association Go-Red for Women Heart Health Initiative and hosts events designed to educate communities of color regarding heart diseases. Listen as Doreen Carter share candidly about how she became a survivor of a heart attack and stroke and a thriving advocate for Heart Health Awareness among Women of Color.

Robin currently serves as a mental health therapist, a Life Coach and speaker. Her life changing advice has been featured in Essence Magazine, the Rickey Smiley Show and for many years weekly on Radio One’s Gospel Station – Praise 102.5, the K.D. Bowe Show where for 5 years Robin was the featured life coach. Robin is the author of several books including “The 30 – Day Intentional Intimacy Project * For Married Women!” and a weekly devotional entitled “Live Intentionally, Fully Engaged”. Join me in an inspiring conversation with Robin and discover how your internal dialogue impacts your self-image, self-worth, self-confidence and self-care.

Debrena Jackson Gandy is a thought-leader, Renaissance Woman, and a trailblazer in the area of creating and living a deeply joyful and fulfilling life.  With the national release of her best-selling book, Sacred Pampering Principles, nearly 25 years ago, she ushered “self-care” into the vernacular of Black Women and took it a step further to introduce us to the concept of SACRED Self-Care. Join me in a conversation with Debrena Jackson Gandy about Sacred Self-Care that includes care of the whole woman, mind, body, spirit and juicy relationships.

Dr. Shawna Brumfield, of Conyers Holistic Chiropractic offers services focused on integrative women's wellness, chiropractic care and nutrition response testing. As a patient of Dr. Shawna, I personally know the benefit of being under her chiropractic care. Join me and Dr. Shawna Brumfield as we discuss the value of holistic living, chiropractic medicine, the importance of spine health, wellness and self-care.

Alexis Gilmer, is a clinical licensed counselor in training, coach and speaker. Join us in a discussion about the mental health crisis, stigmas and fears facing GenZ's add Millennials. Alexis shares common issues young adult women experience in seeking clinical counseling and therapy and the importance of healthy systems of support in mental health and self-care.

Brenda Troy lost her mother at very young age to cancer. She states, this traumatic loss became the impetus and motivation for healthy living. After making radical changes to her lifestyle, Brenda has been a serious champion, teacher, coach and motivator for people who desire to live healthier. Join me and Brenda in this inspiring conversation and learn practical ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes healthy eating, exercise, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Ginger Miller is a native New Yorker and former homeless service-disabled Navy veteran turned White House Champion of Change for Women Veterans and President and CEO of the Women Veterans Interactive Foundation. Join us as Ginger shares her story and motivation for empowering women veterans through dedicated research, tailored support programs, training, and resources to equip them at all stages of their military transition. Listen as we discuss health, wellness and self-care needs for women veterans and the importance of family, friend and community support.