No Crystal Stair Podcast

In this special episode of No Crystal Stair Podcast,  Habeebah pays tribute to her beloved brother, Hashim Rasheed, by welcoming the first male guest to the show. Habeebah sits down with Archie Green, widely known as The Cope Dealer, a remarkable individual who is a son, mental health advocate, hip-hop artist, and the founder of Peel Dem Layers Back—a non-profit organization with a mission to educate, empower, and equip Black men and boys with the essential tools needed to live mentally healthy lives through healing hang-outs and cultural artistic expression, all while representing the hip-hop culture.

During their conversation, Archie shares with listeners the challenges arising from the lack of available Black male therapists or therapists of color. He courageously opens up about his personal journey and shares how having access to a Black male mental health professional helped him begin to understand his mental health needs, allowing him ultimately to transform the pain of living with major depressive disorder into a purposeful song called "Layers," which quickly went viral.

Archie invites listeners to reconsider the value of therapy, emphasizing the importance of honesty and trust within the therapeutic relationship. He passionately encourages individuals to embrace the power of vulnerability, highlighting how our stories of resilience can offer hope and inspiration to others navigating their own challenges.

Listeners are encouraged to support the work of Archie's organization, Peel Dem Layers Back and to connect with the work he is doing at NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Stream Archie's album, The Cope Dealer, on your favorite platform. Follow Archie on Instagram and Twitter using his handle @the_cope_delear.

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In this episode of No Crystal Stair Podcast, host Habeebah engages in a profound conversation with Kyonna F. Brown, The Forgiveness Expert. Kyonna's inspiring story encompasses multiple roles in her life as a mother of a son, suicide survivor turned advocate, pastor, author, and owner of Pooch Styles pet care salon. Kyonna reveals the mental imprisonment she endured before finding herself behind bars for a challenging four-year period. She opens up about the struggles she faced while desperately seeking the love and acceptance of her absent father. Kyonna shares her transformative journey of forgiveness, which began by extending forgiveness to her father before extending it to herself. Kyonna invites listeners to embark on their own personal journey of forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of confronting pain head-on and detaching from traditional beliefs about self-prioritization.

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In this episode, host Habeebah sits down with Tiffany Lewis, a remarkable woman who wears multiple hats: mother of three, community servant, Army Veteran, and the Founder of TJL Collections. Tiffany's brand caters specifically to tall women, providing fashion that combines style, fit, and length.

Tiffany opens up about the unique challenges faced by tall women when it comes to self-confidence. She shares her personal journey and how she has navigated through the complexities of embracing her own height. Additionally, Tiffany sheds light on the impact of the pandemic on her business and the wider fashion industry. She discusses the hurdles faced by her and many others, including significant delays in the supply chain, with estimated wait times exceeding 30 days for fabrics to fulfill customer orders.

Drawing from her own experiences, Tiffany emphasizes the importance of having a supportive village. She shares how her community has played a crucial role in helping her overcome battles with postpartum depression and find strength in difficult times. Through TJL Collections, Tiffany spreads a powerful message of inspiration embodied in her clothing line: "Let your light shine bright from the inside out."

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Habeebah sits down with Alta Felix, a mother of three plus two step-children, mother-daughter relationship expert, and founder of Sacred Heart Circle Experience, a space for mothers and preteen daughters to recreate the terms of their relationship. Alta shares how she overcame the challenges of creating a friendship with her mother and their relationship in the present moment along with how the role of other maternal figures has influenced her calling and purpose. Alta offers listeners the opportunity to engage with their children with love and care, as opposed to through the attitudes and beliefs of others.

Listeners can learn more about Alta and follow her work from the links below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alta.felix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_self/

Website: https://evolutionaryself.co/

Bonus: Listeners of No Crystal Stair Podcast can receive 20% OFF The Sacred Heart Circle Retreat and Zoom Experience using the code MOTHERHOOD at checkout.

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Habeebah sits down with Gloria Ware, the mother of a free-thinking adult son and founder of two successful businesses: Get The Bag and GTB Advisors. Gloria shares her personal story of setting boundaries as a working mother, which was a first step toward liberating herself from the limiting beliefs that work life so often demands. She cautions listeners about the cost of holding a scarcity mindset and explains how the path of entrepreneurship opens the door for mothers to exercise choice. Gloria also invites listeners to tap into the rich history of Black women entrepreneurs for inspiration to persevere through tough moments in business and encourages us all to incorporate self-care into our business plan.

Connect with Gloria on Facebook at and on Instagram, or by joining the community of Black women entrepreneurs Gloria connects with at https://www.getthebag.biz/. For listeners who are ready to level up their business head to https://www.gtbadvisorsllc.com/.

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Habeebah sits down with Rabbi Tamar Manasseh, an ordained Rabbi, a mother of two, and founder of MASK (Mothers and Men Against Senseless Killings), an organization focused on interrupting violence and crime by building a sense of community and shared responsibility that teaches children to grow up as friends rather than enemies.

Rabbi Tamar shares that as a Jewish person of faith and Black mother she is uniquely positioned to act in response to the difficulties facing the Black community by responding to the command to leave the world a better place than she found it.  She articulates the challenges of building healthier communities and strong children when the primary focus is on legislation instead of prioritizing education and liberation.

Rabbi Tamar offers listeners the principle of “All of Israel Are Responsible for One Another,” which she implements in all aspects of her work from providing meals and  spaces for children to keep learning during the pandemic to offering an upcoming firearm safety course for youth ages three and above. 

Listeners can learn more about Rabbi Tamar's work by checking out the website for her documentary, They Ain't Ready for Me, or by visiting the links below:

www.ontheblock.org 

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Habeebah sits down with Attorney Corey Minor Smith, a mother of two sons, mental health advocate, and author of #Driven, a personal memoir of caregiving for a loved one (her mother) with severe mental illness and the “drive” to propel forward through the obstacles.  Corey shares the challenges of mental health advocacy and the importance of boundaries in the relationship with her sons along with her mother. Corey offers listeners her story (both on the show and a physical book) and how she continues to support her mother despite the complex nature of their relationship as a result of severe mental illness.

Website: https://www.coreyempowers.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreyempowers/

Easy Links Page: https://www.coreyempowers.com/easylinks

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Habeebah sits down with Rennee Hubb Johnson, a mother, grandmother and author as she tells the story of how she went from "bound to found." Rennee shares her experiences after becoming a mother during her teenage years and she describes the challenges she had to overcome in order to find peace and fulfill her purpose as she raised her children and younger sister. Rennee offers listeners her testimony as to how healing her relationship with her mother and growing in her relationship with God helped her overcome self-doubt, thoughts of suicide, and the limiting beliefs that others tried to impose on her.

Listeners can learn more about Rennee by checking her out on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook by way of links below:

https://www.youtube.com/@Inspiring2live
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Note: According to the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Black youth are twice as likely to die by suicide compared to their white counterparts. Racism and compounded trauma are increasingly understood to be contributing to this distressing statistic. As of July 2022, U.S. residents are able to access help for themselves or others experiencing suicidal thoughts or other mental health crisis by dialing 988 and accessing the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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Habeebah sits down with Carleeka Basnight-Menendez, a mother to two sons and international consultant, speaker and author who offers her wisdom on navigating menopause and the many physical, emotional, and psychological changes that accompany this period of women's development. Carleeka encourages listeners to remember that they are are the experts when it comes to their bodies and minds and she urges women to define beauty for themselves, especially during this time. She also invites listeners to cultivate healthy habits to support being our best selves.

Listeners can find Carleeka at https://carleeka.com/ and on social media by way of Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/carleeka.basnightmenendez/, LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carleeka-basnight-menendez and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carleeka.basnightmenendez.

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Habeebah sits down with Trina Jones, a mother of three, who is using her personal knowledge of special education to assist parents and caregivers who need help navigating the public eduction system when their children have unique learning needs. Trina shares the story of building her own, and her children's advocacy skills so that both her children, and especially her daughter would get the support they needed. She also shares practical strategies parents and caregivers can use engage their children's teachers and create a dialogue that makes it possible for our kids to be seen, understood and supported.

Multiple studies show that Black children are at risk for not having their educational needs appropriately responded to and addressed. Black children are also more likely to receive harsher punishment than their white peers for the same disciplinary concerns. Engaging with a parent advocate can be a helpful way for families to bring concerns to the attention of their child's school and get action.

Learn more about Trina's work and how to partner with her at her website https://www.laagroup.org/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laacleveland/ and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LAAdvocacy. Listeners can also find Trina on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/trina-jones-mba-6657a1a9.

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