In this episode, you will hear host, Stacy Simmons, share a personal story about the masks he wore during his teenage years and transitioning into Corporate America.  He reveals how shedding those masks allowed him to be the man he is today.   If you are struggling on this journey called life due to the masks you're wearing then tune in to this episode.  There may be something that resonates with you that helps you uncover who you really are inside.  

Too often we allow the world to place masks on us causing us to lose our identities.  It's time to shed the masks and reveal the true you!  Tune in to hear more on this topic!

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In this episode, you will hear host, Stacy Simmons, talk about why it is important to not let the past define who you are!  This segment is not one that contains list of things to work through, but more of just food for thought as you navigate your week.

Too often, the past can overshadow the present and even block future opportunities.  What you did in the past  or what may have happened to you does not have to define who you are today nor where you are headed.  Tune in to hear more on this topic!

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In this episode, you will hear host, Stacy Simmons, talk briefly about his transitions at work and with a new home.  He provides you with a list of things to consider for your week ahead.  Transitions of any kind can be quite scary for some, but quite joyful as well!  So, tune in and bring your note pads!

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In this episode, you will hear host, Stacy Simmons, have a very engaging conversation with one of his friends, Shantae Smith, about the impact she's making on her journey to end homelessness.

Shantae is a Systems Transformation Advisor at an amazing non-profit working on efforts to end homelessness.  Working on the national level she is able to to coach communities in their efforts to end homelessness.  She is a native of Arizona and has been doing this amazing work for over a decade.  WOW!!

Tune in and hear  Shantae talk about the state of homelessness, statistics within the community, how she got involved in this great work, what inspires her, and more!

To learn more about Shantae and the awesome work she's doing in the community be sure to follow her via Facebook (Shantae Smith)  and Instagram (its_shantae).

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In this episode, you will hear host, Stacy Simmons, talk about the power in story telling.  He has learned there is great power in everyone's story.  So, he's decided to share a pivotal moment in his career that sparked a change for the better with the hope of inspiring you to take ownership of your life and put YOU first.  Your story matters!

Tune and hear what moment helped Stacy make a change in his personal and professional journey.

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In this episode, you will hear host, Stacy Simmons, unpack a topic that has been on his heart recently and that is the topic of 'Unlocking A Growth Mindset.'  

Stacy will shed light on the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset as well as provide you with 7 tips to help you unlock a growth mindset.  Investing in yourself is absolutely essential.  So, let's embark on this journey together.  Tune in!

Please remember, there are countless resources to help you unlock your power and growth mindset.  Make sure you do thorough research to ensure you find the tips/methods that best fit you and where you are on your journey.  The Hope Without Fear team is happy to help.

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In this episode, you will hear host, Stacy Simmons, have a very engaging conversation with one of his dear friends, Anthony Bawn, about the impacts he's making on lives through the power of film.

Anthony has had a passion to be an Actor since he was a young child and has looked up to legends such as Denzel Washington and Sidney Poitier.  Anthony has now been officially active in the film industry since 2012 as an Actor, Writer, Director, Producer.  He has notable works such as; Cheetah in August, As I AM, and Conframa (series).  He's also received notable awards such as; Best LGBTQ Feature - Los Angeles Film Awards (2020), Outstanding Emerging Talent - Outfest Fusion (2017).

Anthony is on a wonderful mission to ensure our voices within the Black community are represented well in film and that members within our community that identify as LGBTQ+ are highlighted in the appropriate light.

To learn more about Anthony and his amazing works please be sure to follow him via Facebook and Instagram as: AnthonyBawn.

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Becoming a resilient person is a journey and one that will be challenging, but can certainly be very rewarding.

In this episode, our host, Stacy Simmons, will provide you with 7 tips on how to build and cultivate your resilience.  So, don't miss out on these tips that you can put into action today.  You are destined for greatness so make sure you're investing in yourself.  Tune in to learn more!

Some helpful resources to review around building your resilience:

1. Verywellmind.com
2. Psychcentral.com
3. Everydayhealth.com

These are just a few good resources, but there is a host of resources at your fingertips.

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In this episode you'll hear Host, Stacy Simmons, for the first time share what his experience was like coming out to members of his family.  Coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community is not easy for everyone.  Sometimes the experience is wonderful and other times the experience is tragic or very painful.

Stacy decided to share his experience of coming out with the hope that someone listening will feel empowered to step into their truth fearlessly.  He and his Dad talk about the importance of accepting people for who they are as you don't want to miss out on their journey, especially, as a parent.  This episode is quite a special one as it reveals the bond between Father and Son.

Join Stacy as he talks with his Dad about his experience raising a Gay son and how he maintains PRIDE, with out prejudice.

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This month we are celebrating Pride Month by sharing personal stories, pivotal moments in the Gay Rights Movement, and trailblazers.  

In this episode, I will shed light on the evolution of the Rainbow Flag and why it is such a strong symbol within the LGBTQ+ community.  So, tune in to learn a bit of history around the creators of the flag, the meaning of the colors, and how it is becoming more inclusive today!

We hope that this will inspire you to educate yourself and others as you celebrate Pride Month.  This education will aid you in understanding all members within the community better in order.

Resources used to present this segment:

~ www.HRC.org (Human Rights Campaign)
~ Smithsonian Magazine - History of the Rainbow Flag
~ USAToday.com - LGBTQ+ Pride Flag