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

Dr. April L. Spencer is breast surgical expert, and founder of the Global Breast Health & Wellness Center. She states,  “I have a front row seat to witness the most amazing stories unfold every single day. To see the growth of my patients– not just physically– but spiritually and emotionally watching them reclaim their power from cancer, it never gets old.” Join me and Dr. Spencer as she discusses the importance of breast health, self-care and the "ABC's of Breast Cancer Prevention."

Ladonna Roberts is one of the real faces of domestic violence. Her very tragic story of being shot by her estranged boyfriend who also shot and killed their 4-year-old son, Austin, before killing himself changed her life forever. Listen as Ladonna recounts the events of September 21, 2004, and reasons she ignored warning signs in her abuser’s actions. Turning her pain into purpose through the Austin Tyler Foundation, Ladonna works to bring awareness, educate, and empower women, children and the community in an effort to break cycles of domestic violence.

Cynthia Williams Turner, PhD is a wife, mother, professor, Dean and Diversity Officer at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. Having revamped her entire dietary and physical lifestyle, in 2008, Cynthia wrote about the spiritual insights gained from her life-altering experience in her first-ever book entitled, “My Seven-Day Makeover: One Breast Cancer Survivor’s Spiritual Journey.” Join us as we discuss insights and wisdom found in her book and the mindset, environment, and habits that supports for cancer-free lifestyle.

Sarah Michelle launched her Full-Scale Global Boutique HandbagsULike, and the Impact experience to celebrate women who have overcome toxic relationships and circumstances that directly affect their mental and physical well-being. In 2021 Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer which led to amazing healing journey. Listen as Sarah shares her treatment choices and the self-care, health and wellness routines she is practicing. Whether or not you have experienced breast cancer, this inspiring conversation with Sarah Michelle will bring healing, hope and joy.

As a survivor of Domestic Violence, Tamiko Lowry-Pugh transparently shares her story and has turned her pain into purpose. She is the founder of the Still Standing Alliance – a nonprofit organization that focuses on domestic violence advocacy, awareness, and prevention. Listen as Tamiko shares her story and gives insight into the impact of domestic violence on women's physical, emotional, and psychological self.  Tamiko gives keys to thriving after surviving domestic violence.

Dr. La'Vel Hardy is a wife, mother, grandmother, pastor, visionary leader, counselor, motivational speaker and host of the I Love Me On Purpose Conference. Join us in conversation about her life as a "PK" (preacher's kid), assistant pastor and senior pastor and how she is revisioning her life and ministry through intentional self-care. Listen as Dr. Hardy teaches us what it means to live a life of self-love on purpose.

Dr. Valerie Bridgeman joined the 50 State Half-Marathon Challenge at age 63 with a goal of completing 50 States plus the District of Columbia by age 65. Join us in a conversation about her weight loss journey and her return to running half-marathons. Listen as Dr. Valerie shares insights from the emotional, physical and spiritual lessons she gleans from preparing and running half-marathons.

Crystal D. Stalling, wife, mother, grandmother, pastor, and Mary Kay Skincare & Cosmetics Consultant is enriching the lives of women through skincare education and Mary Kay entrepreneurship opportunities. Join us in an informational and inspirational conversation about the importance of skincare in self-care. Crystal advises that self-care must include skincare and is essential in maintaining healthy self-esteem, mental clarity, emotional, spiritual, and physical health, and wellness.

Naketa Ren Thigpen is the host of the Balance Boldly Podcast and author of Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to Joy. Join us in conversation about her work as a balance and relationship advisor and why she builds upon her training as a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and trauma specialist to empower in living "Intentionally Selfish." Naketa dismantles social stigmas around the word "selfish" and encourages women to self-actualize, heal from traumas, and live fully while balancing work/life and love.

Ms. Lumaria Blakenly remains very active in her community, church, sorority, fitness, and part-time job after at the vibrant age of 80! Join us as Ms. Lumaria shares life lessons from her 50's 60's, 70's and strategies for remaining active and well as we age.