Interior Motives

Interior Motives

By Che’lyn FosterSociety & Culture
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Interior Motives episodes

  • Generational Health with Dr. Andrea Blackburn-Brown
    On this episode Che'lyn has a very insightful conversation with Dr. Andrea Blackburn-Brown. Dr. Brown is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician in private practice in Desoto, Texas. Dr. Brown shares her personal/professional journey as a  multi-faceted black woman breaking barriers of systemic racism/cultural stereotypes in academic and medical spaces. She shares her insights and perspectives on the historical  evolution of physical/mental health and overall wellness. As well as how her faith/ family, defining moments and life lessons have shaped her trajectory personally and professionally. She also will shares insights on the importance of patient advocacy and building trust/ communication in patient/physician relationships.
    Dr Andrea Blackburn-Brown is a  graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine, she has practiced Medicine for the past 38 years.  Dr .Brown has always believed the practice of Medicine to be a Calling – much like the Call to a Spiritual Ministry. She has received several awards citing her specific expertise and skill in the treatment of Diabetes, Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease.  Her hope is to be instrumental in bringing about change in Physician/Patient relationships in the Medical Community through education, dialogue and collaborative efforts. 
    Connect with Dr. Andrea Blackburn-Brown: [email protected]
    Connect with me at [email protected]
    Thank you so much listeners for your continued support and Happy Independence Day 2021!!!  Be Well and be Blessed.
    1 hr 29 min
  • Grief and Gratitude-Honoring My Sister's Legacy with Cheryl Chew- Render
    On this episode, Che'lyn has a conversation with friend and Soror, Cheryl Chew-Render. Cheryl is a native of Annapolis, Maryland. She is also a proud HBCU alumnus of Clark Atlanta University and active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Cheryl shares her very difficult, complex journey through grief and loss as it relates to her younger sister Donna, who courageously fought a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. Cheryl shares fond memories of Donna and her  spirit of resilience and  recounts their last days together. Cheryl also shares how the deaths of her sister, brother and  recently her father have impacted her and strengthened her faith in God and has given her more perspective on the fragility of life and a  strong sense of gratitude for her life, health, relationships,sisterhood,  the community she serves and honoring her family legacy.
    Grief Recovery Resources:https://www.samhsa.gov
    https://www.psychologytoday.com
    https://www.stages-of-grief-recovery.com
    https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com
    https://www.griefshare.org
    www.empathy.com
    Connect with me at [email protected] 
    Remember to rate, review and subscribe. Thank you again listeners for your continued support.
    1 hr 9 min
  • Vulnerability Is The New Sexy-A Peace of Me with Randall Courtland Davis
    On this episode, Che'lyn has a  candid conversation with prolific writer,author, storyteller and activist,  Randall C. Davis.  Randall shares his personal and professional journey and the inspiration for his  first self-publishes book A Peace of Me: A Black Man's Journey to Love and Commitment. He shares is heart regarding life lessons learned related to manhood, divorce, loss, self-discovery/love and redemption. 
    Randall is a proud HBCU alum of  Clark Atlanta University with a major in Public Relations and a minor in Theater Arts. He obtained a paid internship in International Marketing at Warner Brothers during his senior year. Afterwards started working in television and film production as second assistant to Ilene Chaiken, President of Quincy Jones Entertainment.
    A year later, Mr. Davis became the Production Coordinator on the Martin Show for HBO for its first season. He further found his voice while taking advanced courses in screenwriting with Robert McKee while simultaneously rising to the top of his management roles in the service industry in Los Angeles for the last twenty years. 
    He has written six features films, including a musical, and has countless projects in the vault. He has written two stage plays, a short film, and three original television pilots, a sitcom and two hour-long dramas. He now looks to find his tribe and to partner on a production deal to package his life’s work, share his talents and experiences, and bring hope to the world through storytelling. Randall currently resides in Los Angeles, CA and is the proud father of 3 very gifted young adults.
    Connect with Randall C Davis and/or purchase book A Peace of Me and Vulnerability Is The New Sexy merchandise on his website: https://randallcdavis.com (
    A Peace of Me can also be accessed on Amazon/Audible)
    Instagram:@randallcdavis
    Facebook: Randall C. Davis.
    Connect with me:  [email protected] Remember to rate, review and subscribe.
    Thank you so much listeners for tuning in and supporting the mission of this platform!!! Happy Pride Month to all the Beautiful People in the LGBTQIA community. Be well and be blessed.
    1 hr 13 min
  • Suffering in Silence- A Lupus Journey with April R. Smith
    On this episode, Che'lyn will have a conversation with her friend/Soror, April R. Smith. April will share her professional journey as well as her personal journey navigating personal grief/loss, grappling with  Lupus and other health challenges while still managing career/family responsibilities. As a African American woman of faith, she unpacks her personal struggles with diagnoses, treatment and self-advocacy in medical spaces. She also offers insights to others navigating Lupus or other chronic illnesses.
    For more information: www.lupus.org
    www.lupusresearch.org
    www.rarediseases.org
    www.lupuscorner.com
    www.Lupuspickup.org
    www.cdc.gov
    Connect with me:  [email protected] 
    Remember to rate, review and subscribe. Thank you listeners for your continued support.
    This episode is in support of Lupus Awareness Month and ongoing research.
    Happy Mental Health Awareness Month
    1 hr 15 min
  • Black Men Navigating A Mid-life Reckoning with Nic Hardy, LCSW
    On this episode Che'lyn, has a conversation with psychotherapist, Nicholas Hardy. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a progressive private practice in Houston, Texas. He has extensive experience working with diverse client populations and presenting issues in the mental health field. In this episode Nic will unpack his personal/professional journey and share his insights, experience and expertise regarding the complexities of Black Men navigating  and grappling with mental health,  relationships/family,  career, aging and mid-life transitions/crisis.   
    Connect with Mr. Nic Hardy: wwwnichardy.com
    Instagram: @nichardy_
    Facebook:@nichardycounseling
     Find a therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com  
    therapyforblackmen.org
    blackmenheal.org  
    https://www.sondermind.com/        
    Thank you listeners for your continued support. Reach out to me at [email protected] #HappyMentalHealthAwareness
    1 hr 17 min
  • Your Blues Is My Blues-Black Women and Mental Health with Paris Blake, LMFT-S and Shundria Riddick, LPC
    On this episode Che'lyn, has a profound conversation with  colleagues, Paris Blake , a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Shundria Riddick, a Licensed Professional Counselor. These esteemed clinicians have over 20 plus years of experience working with diverse client populations and presenting issues in the mental health field. In this episode both therapists share their professional journey and their insights, experience and expertise regarding the complexities of Black Women navigating  and grappling with mental health and wellness. In this episode they discuss and unpack prominent issues Black Woman are facing, which includes depression/anxiety, grief/loss, careers, work/life balance, childhood trauma/ unresolved family of origin issues, toxic relationships, co-dependency and comparison culture. 
    Connect with: Paris Blake, LMFT-S - https://www.parisblakelmft.com 
    Connect with: Shundria Riddick, LPC- http://www.shundriariddick.com 
    Find a therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com    
    https://therapyforblackgirls.com 
    https://www.sondermind.com/      
    https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com. 
    Thank you listeners for your continued support. Remember to rate, review and subscribe. Reach out to me at [email protected] #HappyMentalHealthAwareness
    2 hr 1 min
  • Your Blues Is My Blues-Black Women and Mental Health with Paris Blake, LMFT-S and Shundria Riddick, LPC

    In this episode Che'lyn, has a conversation with  colleagues, Paris Blake , a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Shundria Riddick, a Licensed Professional Counselor. These esteemed clinicians have over 20 plus years of experience working with diverse client populations and presenting issues in the mental health field. In this episode both therapists share their professional journey and their insights, experience and expertise regarding the complexities of Black Women navigating  and grappling with mental health and wellness. In this episode they discuss and unpack prominent issues Black Woman are facing, which includes depression/anxiety, grief/loss, careers, work/life balance, childhood trauma/ unresolved family of origin issues, toxic relationships, co-dependency and comparison culture. 

    Connect with: Paris Blake, LMFT-S - https://www.parisblakelmft.com 

    Connect with: Shundria Riddick, LPC- http://www.shundriariddick.com 

    Find a therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com    

    https://therapyforblackgirls.com 

    https://www.sondermind.com/      

    https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com

    Thank you listeners for your continued support. Reach out to me at [email protected] #HappyMentalHealthAwareness

    2 hr 1 min
  • #BlackGirlsTexting-A Millennial’s Journey IRL with Glynn Pogue (Part 2)
    In this episode, Che'lyn has a transparent conversation with Glynn Pogue,  a writer, columnist,speaker,  educator and one of the co-host’s of the hit podcast Black Girls Texting. In this episode Glynn unpacks her millennial journey and life lessons  as it relates education, career, travel, culture and dating, mental health and self-love. Glynn has written travel pieces, cultural critiques, and personal essays in print and on the web for Vogue, Essence, National Geographic Traveler ,and The Los Angeles Review of Books, amongst others. Glynn was named one of Brooklyn Magazine’s 30 under 30. A proud graduate of Howard University and The New School, earning a MFA in Creative Writing. She is currently crafting a collection of essays on race, class,identity and traveling while black, topics she regularly discusses on her podcast, #BlackGirlsTexting.  
    Contact Glynn Pogue: http://glynnpogue.com Instagram:@bedstuybrat Twitter:@bedstuybrat
     Black Girls Texting: https://www.blackgirlstexting.com 
    Mental Health Resources:
    https://www.psychologytoday.com
    https://therapyforblackgirls.com
    The National Suicide Lifeline:1-800-273-8255
    SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357
    Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
    Contact me: [email protected] Thank you again Listeners!!! Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
    1 hr 4 min
  • #BlackGirlsTexting-A Millennial’s Journey IRL with Glynn Pogue (Part 1)
    In this episode, Che'lyn has a transparent conversation with Glynn Pogue,  a writer, columnist, educator and one of the co-host’s of the hit podcast Black Girls Texting. In this episode Glynn unpacks her millennial journey and life lessons  as it relates education, career, travel, culture and dating.
    Glynn has written travel pieces, cultural critiques, and personal essays in print and on the web for Vogue, Essence, National Geographic Traveler ,and The Los Angeles Review of Books, amongst others. Glynn was named one of Brooklyn Magazine’s 30 under 30. A proud graduate of Howard University and The New School, earning a MFA in Creative Writing. She is currently crafting a collection of essays on race, class,identity and traveling while black, topics she regularly discusses on her podcast, #BlackGirlsTexting. 
    Contact Glynn Pogue: http://glynnpogue.com
    Instagram:@bedstuybrat
    Twitter:@bedstuybrat
    Black Girls Texting: https://www.blackgirlstexting.com
    Contact me: [email protected]
    Thank you again Listeners!!! Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Happy Mother’s Day!!!
    1 hr 2 min
  • The Joy and Pain of The Artist with Reginald Baylor
    In this episode Che'lyn has a conversation with her childhood friend, Reginald Baylor. Reginald unpacks his personal/professional journey; spanning  over 30 years as a creative, designer and artist. He shares his thoughts and insights regarding  art, culture, family, community and what inspires his designs  and  the underpinnings/complexities of his creative process. He also shares the challenges of his profession and why passion does not always align with sustainability. in the creative arts world. 
    Reginald Baylor, is a native of Milwaukee, Wis. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh  where he was a sculpture major, but was encouraged to pursue commercial art and art education. Because of his fascination with a philosophy class, he became infatuated with the line and its theories and function. After college, Reginald relocated to Southern California  and worked for the Laguna Beach Art Museum and Newport Beach Art Museum. At this point, Reginald had set aside sculpting due to lack of space and resources and began to paint with acrylics. The experiences in the museum setting reinvigorated Reginald's pursuit of the process of fine art. The pivotal point in this path was a California straight-edge, minimalist artist who suggested that Reginald use masking tape as a tool for decisively executing the linear quality in his work. Reginald received representation by a private art dealer, Suzanne Zada of Beverly Hills, CA in 1995, the same year Reginald moved to Chicago, Ill. While living in Chicago, he began a career as an owner operator/independent contractor for Mason Dixon Trucking.
     He continuously worked towards mastering his aesthetics, craftsmanship and straight-edge techniques with his acrylic on canvas paintings. In 2007, Reginald was a recipient of a grant that allowed him to stay for one month at an artist residency at Ragdale in Lake Forest, Ill. As a direct result of the residency, he decided to stop driving a truck and pursue a full-time career in fine art, and self represent as Reginald Baylor Studio LLC. (RBS) RBS works are on exhibition in permanent collections at the Milwaukee Art Museum (“On Duty, Not Driving”) and the Museum of Wisconsin Art (“The Distance to and From”), both museums required the pieces between 2013-2014. Corporate collections include: Mandel Group, Pfister Hotel, West Bend Mutual, Zilber Foundation, and Interstate Parking. His work is treasured in many private collections locally and nationally. 
    The NEXT Museum Thanks to the prestigious Joyce Award, RBS developed the graphic designs for Typeface MKE; a typography based temporary public art installation designed from hundreds of documented conversations with residents in four selected Milwaukee neighborhoods. The Typeface experience led to RBS developing The NEXT Museum; a communication design agency for “Communities that Create” which will enhance and exhibit community-driven projects designed to minimize economic and cultural disparities within Milwaukee and our peer cities. 
    Contact Reginald Baylor:
    Facebook: Reginald Baylor Studio 
    Instagram: thenextmuseum I
    nstagram: reginaldbaylorstudio 
    Website: https://thenextmuseum.com
    Thank you so much listeners for tuning in. Connect with me: [email protected]
    1 hr 12 min

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Interior Motives explores the intersectionality of the human condition as it relates to mental health/wellness , social justice issues, spirituality, relationships and relevant books/ literature. The…