In this episode, hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies chat with Progress E. Thomas, an entrepreneur and devoted husband to Tashia, and Angel Galvan, a pool subcontractor and fiancé to Ashley. As they prepare for fatherhood, this dynamic duo shares invaluable insights on maintaining healthy relationships while navigating the challenges of parenting and careers. Whether you're a new parent or expecting, this episode delivers practical advice to enhance your family life.

In this insightful episode, hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies welcome Alicia-Ann Samual, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, and Founder of Therapeutically Beautiful LLC. On this episode, they will discuss developmental delays and how to navigate the system.

Alicia-Ann Samuel is a Caribbean-American, proudly neurodivergent “boy mom” to two toddlers, a devoted aunty, older sister, and daughter. As a licensed mental health counselor practicing in both Florida and New Jersey with over 10 years of experience, she’s the visionary behind Therapeutically Beautiful LLC. She serves as executive director of her newly launched nonprofit Grounded Giggles Inc., clinical supervisor of the Journey Institute Inc., and chair of the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health Broward chapter—all while

finishing up her doctorate. Her mission is simple yet profound: to help others find beauty amidst their chaos and rediscover the power within their healing journey.

Resources : 

Your PCP

Broward Healthy Start Coalition: https://browardhsc.org/for-parents/the-parenting-playbook-free-classes/

Early Steps: https://floridaearlysteps.com/

FDLRS: https://www.fdlrs.org/

FAIMH: Florida Association for Infant Mental Health: https://www.faimh.org/

CSC: Children's Service Council: https://www.cscbroward.org/

Journey Institute: https://www.thejourneyinstituteinc.com/

Assessment tools: Ages and Stages ASQ3 and ASQSE

In this insightful episode, hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies welcome Dr. Julie Hurtado, a board-certified pediatrician at Broward Health Medical Center, to explore the critical developmental milestones that occur after birth.

With over 15 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care, Dr. Hurtado brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. She is certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine and is recognized for her leadership in hospital-based pediatrics, medical education, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Her dedication to quality improvement, patient safety, and academic medicine shines through as she shares practical guidance for parents and caregivers navigating the early stages of a child’s development.

Tune in for expert insights, helpful tips, and a compassionate discussion on what to expect in the first months of life.

🎧 Life After Baby with Tashia and Ashley