Pearls of Wellness

Deidre Johnson discusses what the meaning of Black Health is and the social determinacy of health with her special guest, Sondra Young, President of NAACP Denver chapter. 

Deidre Johnson and her special guest, Dr. Rosemarie Allen, President and CEO, of the Institute for Racial Equity and Excellence (IREE,) discuss the high explosion rates among black kids starting as early as preschool. Deidre and Dr. Allen share their compelling experiences with private and the public school system. This episode will provide tools and solutions for parents and guardians to navigate a system that was not designed for Black kids to succeed. 

Deidre Johnson closes out the inaugural Pearls of Wellness season with her special guest, Jice Johnson, Consultant, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, of the Black Business Initiative. Deidre and Jice will discuss the hot button topic, financial literacy. This episode is filled with great tips you won't want to miss.   

Deidre Johnson examines higher education with her special guest, Janiece Z. Mackey, PhD, and CEO of Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism (YAASPA.) Through their personal and professional experiences with academia, Deidre and Dr. Mackey share the challenges and benefits of higher education. 

Deidre Johnson and her special guest, Patrece Hairston Peetz, PsyD, have a passionate and personal discussion centered on maternity health. They reveal personal and professional experiences that will leave you informed and inspired. 

Deidre Johnson will discuss Holistic Eastern Medicine with her special guest, Timothy Farad of Yin Fire Acupuncture. Together, they will discuss statistics around ways in which we are using western medicine for weight loss as opposed to using eastern medicine solutions. 

Diedre Johnson will discuss Holistic Nutrition with her special guest Tyrone Beverly, Founder and Executive Director of Im'Unique. Deidre and Tyrone will provide movement tips and break down the partnership of eating and movement.