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

Join me in conversation with Maggie Joy Stanton, founder of the Stanton Institute of Leadership and Maggie Joy Stanton & Associates, LLC. This lighthearted conversation will have you laughing and crying as Dr. MJ shares from lessons on caregiving, widowhood, dating, relationships, fitness, career changes, and ministry at 70.

Join me in conversation with Sheila L. Agnew of Lifestyle Fitness for Active Adults, discussing how she became comfortable with telling her age at 70 with boldness and confidence. This conversation will empower women to fulfill their dreams, discover new passions and fully embrace their identity and the blessings of their current age.

Bonnie "Yakini" Davis, MS, MBA is a specialist in aging and author of Getting Old and Getting Over it, Sort Of... Join us in conversation about her professional and lived experiences that motivated to write this book. Bonnie's witty personality, candor and humor will encourage listeners to glean valuable lessons and self-care strategies that will loosen emotional, psychological, and physical wrinkles as we age.

Michael Washington is a certified ordained chaplain and clinical pastoral educator. Join us in a riveting conversation on the role of "soul-care" in self-care for men. Dr. Washinton speaks from his experiences as a chaplain at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and his years of providing spiritual direction to men in church and clinical contexts. Listen and discover ways in which men can engage in soul-care and the benefits of a healthy spiritual life for men.

Pastor Carey Conner states, Self-care and healthy living requires discipline." Join me and Dr. Johnathan Alvarado in conversation with Pastor Conner as he discusses the benefits of his fitness regimen on his personal and professional life. Pastor Conner enlightens us on the mental and physical discipline men (and women) must develop to train their mind, body, spirit, and palate to eat healthy and exercise consistently.

Dr. Alduan Tartt is a psychologist, minister, speaker, media host and author who serves as a frequent psychology expert on CNN and HLN. Listen as Dr. Tartt,  Dr. Johnathan Alvarado and I discuss mental health matters for black men. Dr. Tartt uncovers systemic reasons why black men may resist therapy and gives us therapeutic strategies for treating and resolving mental health issues in family, marriage, parenting, and relationships.

Dr. Calvin Ellison is an author, entrepreneur, naturopathic doctor, certified nutritional consultant, and global wellness trailblazer. Join us in an inspiring conversation about issues of self-care, health and wellness that are particular to men of color. Dr. Ellison shares valuable information from his books, seminars, and years of experience in motivating men to eat healthy, exercise and take better care of themselves.

Join me in a transparent conversation with Roslyn Bogle about her struggles with attentiveness, low-self-esteem, relationships and the management of life and work, because of ADHD. Roslyn's message is, "You Are Not Broken" as she shares lessons learned about the ways in which ADHD present for women and the victory, she is gaining through medication, therapy, supportive relationships, exercise, healthy eating, setting healthy boundaries, time management, and rest.

Jada Right is an occupational therapist, doula, lactation specialist, and certified yoga instructor. Join us as Jada discusses the stressors of life that negatively impact our ability to breathe properly. Jada demonstrates cleansing, invigorating, relaxing breath techniques that can be practiced throughout our day, creating awareness and energy, decreasing stress, and optimizing our overall wellbeing.

Nafeesha Frost-Bailey is a wife and mother of 2 boys, an educator, a wellness specialist who specializes in helping women to reach the highest version of themselves through movement, nutrition, stress management, post-partum support and yoga. Join us as we discuss the struggles of practicing intentional self-care and motherhood. Nafeesha shares lessons learned from her doula during and after the birth of her 2nd son, how she developed a “sustainable” self-care plan, and why it is important for women to create boundaries for self-care that refuel,​refresh, and rejuvenate us while caring for family, friends, and career.