During this COVID-19 season many Americans are experiencing financial hardships possibly for the first time ever. Today I offer a few practical tips from my own personal experiences. It is extraordinarily difficult, mentally and emotional to receive financial advice from someone that has never experienced financial problems.  

Many experts talk about liquidating assets but for that person that has no assets that advice has no value. Listen to these simple and practical financial tips to help you weather the storm.

Don't lose your joy, hope or faith during this difficult season.

Work from home creates some unique challenges. Today I discussed ways to separate home and work while under stay at home orders.  COVID-19 has changed the way we work and live. These tips will make the transition easier.

Later this year (2020) I will be 50 years old. In this episode of The Joyful Living Podcast, I explore the pros and cons of aging and turning 50 years old.

Just like the entire world, The Joyful Living Podcast has gone through a tremendous amount of change due to the coronavirus and the illness it causes COVID-19. On this episode I detail the changes that have taken place and the duration of these changes. The Joyful Living Podcast was ordained by God and will continue to be a platform to encourage, support and motivate you during trying times.

Listen in to learn more about the changes and how we will continue during this season of COVID-19.

Today's guest on the Joyful Living Podcast is Dr. Jonica Rowland. Dr. Rowland shares the story of her mother's murder when she was 10 years and the death of her father and brother 60 days apart in 2018 and what she did to manage her grief.

On this episode of the Joyful Living Podcast, I spoke with Shelda Askew of S & K Caring 4 Life. 

Shelda spoke with us at length about her experience with drug addiction, recovery, overcoming embarrassment and dual diagnosis of drug addiction and mental illness and how the two are related.  

If you are interested in becoming a peer support specialist, visit www.skcaring4life.com to schedule training.

**Please note that Authors and Arts Studio,our location sponsor, is located next door to a church. They were having service the night of our podcast recording. I had two options  1. Not air the podcast because of the background noise and perhaps miss the opportunity to help someone battling addiction.  2. Post the video even though it is not perfect and provide someone with the information they need.  I chose to help someone instead of focusing on my ego.  Above all things I pray that God uses me to help others. I will not allow anything or anyone or background noise to stop me from sharing information that might save a life.

Eleven years ago Tawana Francis lost her oldest child, Michael to a senseless murder. Listen to this mother's story of finding her purpose after enduring any parents worst nightmare.

If you lost a child to murder and would like to connect with Tawana, email me at joyfullivingwithkd@gmail. I will connect you with Tawana so that you have someone to help you find your way through the darkness.

Today I spoke with Love Is A Parable co-founder J. Dewayne Garnett about how the organization promotes kindness, love and unity within the community between all people.

Listen to today's episode of the Joyful Living Podcast to learn about this  groundbreaking organization.

Today I spoke with cervical cancer survivor, Tarrah Segal.

We spoke about the day her oncologist informed her that she had terminal stage 4B cervical cancer and how she aggressively fought for her life by making friends with death.

Tarrah is now in remission and just celebrated her 3 year second birthday (Second birthday is what she and her daughter call the day she received the news that she was in remission).