SoundBalming with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields

Now that so many of us are spending time working at home (thanks, COVID-19), a harmonious work/home space is more vital than ever. Whether you've got a master bedroom, dorm room, or the tiniest studio around, Tandy Pryor stopped by the BalmShelter to share some practical Feng Shui tips to make your living space happier and full of positive energy. Creating balance in the space where you work, live, and play just might be the key to a much-needed boost of productivity and positivity. Tandy leverages a toolbox that includes 25 years of coaching, 100’s of modalities, and energetic principles that enable her to quickly get to the root of where you are holding back. She uses this deep experience to create tangible, lasting change so her clients are operating from a foundation of joy, love and empowerment. 

www.tandypryorcoaching.com

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Inspirational Speaker Johanness Atlas did not let his disability stand in the way of gifts.
In this interview, he talks about how he has been treated as a person living with Poland’s syndrome,  a disorder in which affected individuals are born with missing or underdeveloped muscles on one side of the body, resulting in abnormalities that can affect the chest, shoulder, arm, and hand.

For the past several years, people of all ages have been inspired, motivated, educated, and entertained by his “CAN DO” attitude.

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Sherrill Mosee, inventor and designer of MinkeeBlue, set out to solve a problem she calls the “overload bag syndrome.” Like many women, Mosee carried two or three bags to work—a purse, laptop bag, lunch bag and sometimes shoes in a plastic grocery bag in her purse. She wanted to create an organizational fashion bag for busy women whose role changed throughout the day—from executive to fitness enthusiast, daily commuter and mom.

Mosee is the former president of Family Care Solutions, a nonprofit organization she founded to promote higher education among low-income women with children. The organization awarded over $3 million in childcare scholarships to help women with children stay in school and earn a college degree. An electrical engineer by profession, Mosee, designed the compartmented bag with a patented folding panel inside to separate items in the bag.

MinkeeBlue organizational travel and work bags have been featured on the Today Show, the Katie Couric Show and QVC.com. Mosee describes MinkeeBlue as a reflection of “who we are” and “what we do” in our daily lives: “Your day is in the Bag.”


www.minkeeblue.com

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Dr. Adama Kalokoh is a strong advocate for women and girls in her ancestral homeland, Sierra Leone. Her passion for helping others and devotion to the service of humanity was crystalized after she made her first visit to Sierra Leone in 2003 and realized the tremendous need to help rebuild a fragile nation which still harbors the trappings of instability. She felt a great sense of responsibility, challenge and inspiration to become an Ambassador and Agent-of-change for girls and women in Sierra Leone. 

She joined  me to talk about her work in Sierra Leone and how she has worked tirelessly to raise the consciousness of Americans and the Global Community to the plight of women and girls in Sierra Leone. 

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Tom is the founder of Becoming Tom, which provides candid insights into his battles with mental health and anxiety, along with the steps he is taking to help improve his outcomes. 

In this episode, we tap into the motivation and discipline of Tom Simmons. Still a young adult, Tom has had to wade through the challenging waters of varying adversity. From anxiety to cancer, Tom has figured out how to navigate his body in positives ways. As you will hear, Tom is now trying to help others, and his story will inspire you. 

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In today’s episode of SoundBalming, Dr. Michael Pariser and I had a great conversation about living on a boat, overcoming depression, surviving and thriving through a global pandemic, working through “Nice Guy Syndrome,” the hero’s journey, how men can build happier, healthier relationships, and much more.Dr. Michael Pariser also dives into many psychological techniques and practices for reconditioning your mindset for happiness and success despite past traumas or maladaptive traits.This episode is packed with helpful tips to show you how to break through your fear, resentment, and the problems, so you can get what you want in your life and business.

www.drparisertherapy.com

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On this episode, I sit down with Mindset Expert, David Richards to talk about how we can alleviate some of the worry by being more mindful of our thoughts.David is a #1 international best-selling author, life coach, yoga instructor and self-development speaker. In his debut best-selling book, Whiskey & Yoga, David shares his wisdom on finding one’s purpose and living intentionally. His forthcoming novel to be released March 31st titled, The Lighthouse Keeper is a story around the power of mindfulness, and will explore the ways individuals can learn to shift their awareness to master their minds.

www.davidrichardsauthor.com

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Every year, millions of African American teenagers work to navigate the American job market. Unfortunately, courageous and resilient young people are often under-prepared and face various barriers due to systemic inequities-making them less likely to gain and excel in meaningful employment opportunities.  

Author and Youth Advocate Albert Phillips, Jr. joined me in the BalmSheter to discuss his new book, Y'all Hiring? : The Black Teen's Guide to Navigating Employment. And to provide our listeners with some practical, culturally relevant strategies for African American youth seeking to obtain, maintain, and thoughtfully exit a job.

www.albertphillipsjr.com

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In today's SoundBalming conversation, my guest, Jacqueline Claire, a Visual Artist and Spiritual Storyteller Coach, shares how she uses her platform to uplift the community and bring people together through her paintings. 

Jacqueline has devoted her life and career to exploring the role of art and faith in elevating her audiences and encouraging them to access mystical realities. She recently concluded her first art and spiritual storytelling tour of her show, Awaken to Your Life As a Spiritual Journey, through nine cities.

www.jacquelineclaireart.com

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From out of the realities of abandonment by her biological mother, being bi-racial, and growing up in a Black home, Katara McCarty realized early in life that the color of her skin mattered. After becoming a single mother at 19 and finding the courage to leave an abusive relationship, Katara became an entrepreneur holding leadership positions in both non and for-profit organizations. 

Katara sat down with me to discuss her new app, EXHALE, the first emotional well-being app for Black Women. The app, which launched August 25, offers content tailored to women of color to promote self-care, mindfulness, and rest. The app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play channel. Basic features are immediately available, but the user has the option to unlock additional features for a subscription fee of $4.99 a month.

www.kataramccarty.com

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