After battling postpartum depression, Brittany “Bee” Farr found healing through faith, purpose, and beauty. Now, as the Founder of Bee’s Beauty Bar + Spa, Bee’s Beauty Academy and Bumble x Bloom, she’s on a mission to help women reclaim their confidence—inside and out. In this deeply moving episode of The Heart Next Door Podcast, Bee opens up about her journey from pain to purpose, how self-care became her form of survival, and why she believes motherhood and mental health deserve as much care as any beauty routine. We talk about the sacred connection between beauty and healing, the importance of faith during life’s hardest moments, and what it means to create spaces where women can be both soft and strong. 

✨ If you’ve ever felt uncertain, overwhelmed, or unworthy after motherhood—this one’s for you. 🔗

Learn more about Bee’s work: https://www.beesbeautybarspa.com 

The Heart Next Door Podcast is a safe space for maternal health and family wellness — where stories heal, wisdom is shared, and community is built. Each episode brings together mothers, experts, and changemakers to talk openly about birth, balance, healing, and the beautiful, complex journey of motherhood. 

🤍 Learn more at heartnextdoor.com and follow us on socials:

Instagram: @heartnextdoor
YouTube: @theheartnextdoor
TikTok: @heartnextdoor_
LinkedIn: The Heart Next Door
Facebook: The Heart Next Door

In this week’s episode of The Heart Next Door Podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Tori Thompson — a poet, author, and truth-teller whose work reminds us that healing can be both raw and radiant. From her debut collection "Cinnamon and Lightning" to her latest release "It Looked Like Eden", Tori’s poetry invites us to confront our stories with grace, honesty, and courage. In our conversation, we talk about what it means to share our experiences openly, to let art become a safe space for our emotions, and to find freedom in our words. Her words remind us that storytelling is more than art — it’s a pathway to healing.

Both "Cinnamon and Lightning" and "It Looked Like Eden" are available on Amazon for purchase. 

✨ For every woman learning to release, rediscover, and rise again — this one’s for you.

The Heart Next Door Podcast is a safe space for maternal health and family wellness — where stories heal, wisdom is shared, and community is built. Each episode brings together mothers, experts, and changemakers to talk openly about birth, balance, healing, and the beautiful, complex journey of motherhood. 

🤍 Learn more at heartnextdoor.com and follow us on socials:

• Instagram: @heartnextdoor
• YouTube: @theheartnextdoor
• TikTok: @heartnextdoor_
• LinkedIn: The Heart Next Door
• Facebook: The Heart Next Door

In this episode of The Heart Next Door Podcast, I sit down with Elon Geffrard, co-founder of Birth Detroit, the city's first and only freestanding birth center. Elon is a doula, certified lactation counselor, childbirth educator, and long-time maternal health equity advocate. With over a decade in public health—including work with the CDC and the National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention—she has dedicated her life to ensuring families receive holistic, respectful, and community-centered care. We talk about the story behind Birth Detroit and what it means for families in the city. We also unpack why birth equity and reproductive justice are vital for healthier outcomes. This conversation is about more than birth—it’s about liberation, dignity, and building systems of care that truly serve families. Whether you’re a parent or birth worker, this episode will inspire you to reimagine what maternal health can look like when it’s rooted in community and love.

To learn more about Birth Detroit visit https://www.birthdetroit.com/

Afaf J. Saleh is more than an engineer — she’s a trailblazer shaping industries, raising sons, and mentoring the next generation of innovators. In this episode, we dive into her journey from automotive plants to startup founder, from personal heartbreak to professional triumph. Afaf shares how faith, therapy, and determination carried her through and how she’s using her gifts to empower both her community and future STEM leaders. Her story is one of perseverance, vision, and the belief that every challenge can be turned into change.

To learn more about Afaf and her work at Engidynamics and Iconavize visit engidynamicsconsulting.com and iconavize.com.

And as we prepare to launch The Heart Next Door App — a 24/7 maternal wellness village — we’re inviting moms, advocates, and allies to join as Founding Members. Your voice matters in shaping a future where no mother walks alone. You can follow and share our journey here:

Instagram: @heartnextdoor
YouTube: @theheartnextdoor
TikTok: @heartnextdoor_
LinkedIn: The Heart Next Door
Facebook: The Heart Next Door
Website: heartnextdoor.com

In this episode of The Heart Next Door Podcast, we sit down with Christian Moon, founder of The Mom Wellness Cave, a growing movement and membership-based community dedicated to supporting moms through every season of motherhood.

Christian shares her journey of creating safe, intentional spaces where moms can feel seen, supported, and connected — whether online or in person. We dive into the importance of wellness, the power of community, and why no mother should ever have to walk this journey alone. Her story reminds us that maternal wellness isn’t just about surviving — it’s about thriving with a village by your side.

✨ Tune in for wisdom, encouragement, and practical takeaways for building balance and belonging in motherhood. And stay connected as we prepare for the October 25th launch of The Heart Next Door App — your 24/7 maternal wellness village in your pocket.

To learn more about Christian and The Mom Wellness Cave visit https://www.themomwellnesscave.com/

In this episode of The Heart Next Door Podcast, we sit down with incredible business coach and social media strategist Tanesha Reed to explore her powerful journey of walking away from a six-figure corporate career to build her own business empire — and a lasting legacy for her daughter.

Tanesha opens up about the mindset shifts that made entrepreneurship possible, the role of mentorship in her success, and the daily realities of balancing business with motherhood. She also shares actionable strategies for marketing authentically on social media and building a brand rooted in purpose.

Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own business or ready to scale what you’ve already built, Tanesha’s story will remind you that motherhood and entrepreneurship can go hand-in-hand — and that creating impact for your family and community starts with one brave step.

To learn more about Tanesha visit her website https://taneshareed.com/

✨ Plus be the first to access The Heart Next Door App — a 24/7 maternal wellness village built to support you in motherhood and legacy-building. Founding Member spots are limited. Claim yours today at https://heartnextdoor.com/

In this episode of The Heart Next Door Podcast, I sit down with LaTanya Clarke-Pryce, MBA, founder of E2E Healthcare Solutions, to explore how systemic change meets individual healing in maternal health and family wellness. With 13+ years of experience designing care models that empower families to make informed decisions, LaTanya shares insights on closing gaps in healthcare delivery, building trusting relationships with care providers, and sustaining wellness at every stage of motherhood. We discuss:

• How system-level design impacts maternal and family wellness
• The role of trust and representation in effective care delivery
• Approaches for delivering culturally responsive healthcare solutions

This episode underscores a vital point: maternal health isn’t just about clinical outcomes—it’s about humanizing systems and letting families flourish.

✨ Call to Action:

• Learn more about Latanya's work at https://e2ehealthcaresolutions.com/ 
• Tell your story. Partner with us for Signature Storytelling, Speaking, or Workshops.
• Build with us. Apply to be a Founding Member of The Heart Next Door App.
• Join the movement. Attend our upcoming “Waking Up to Change” event to connect, learn, and act.

In this week’s episode of The Heart Next Door Podcast, I sit down with Reanna Wimberly of Reconnect2Reawaken — a health coach, healer, and advocate for reconnecting with nature as a pathway to self-discovery and wholeness. We talk about what happens when we allow ourselves to slow down and listen to nature’s rhythms, and how that wisdom can transform the motherhood journey. 

From planting seeds of self-care to weathering life’s storms, Reanna shares how grounding in nature can help mothers heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves. This conversation is a reminder that healing is not a straight line — it’s a cycle, much like the seasons. And when we tend to ourselves the way we tend to a garden, we create space for something beautiful to bloom.

✨ We’re planting seeds for something big. Apply to be a Founding Member of The Heart Next Door and help us grow the future of maternal support. Apply here ➡️ https://heartnextdoor.com/

This episode is released in celebration of my daughter Rielle’s 1st birthday, a milestone that means more than words can hold.

Last year, I was unconscious on her birthday.
This year, we danced, we laughed, and we lived.

To honor this moment, I sat down with the women in my family - the mothers, daughters, and aunties who helped raise me — to reflect on the power of storytelling, legacy, and healing across generations.

In this episode, we explore:

✨ The sacred practice of generational storytelling
✨ How mothers pass down wisdom — and unspoken pain
✨ Black motherhood and healing from trauma
✨ What it means to create space for truth, laughter, and love
✨ Why community and voice are essential for our wellness

This conversation is a love letter to every woman carrying stories in her bones, and a reminder that when we speak, we heal.

🎧 Tune in and join us in honoring the past, healing the present, and building something new for the future — for ourselves, and for our daughters.

🕊️ The Heart Next Door app is launching this fall, and founding member applications are now open.
💌 Join the waitlist at heartnextdoor.com
🎉 Be part of the movement at our next event, Waking Up to Change, this October.

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Happy New Year family and welcome back to The Heart Next Door Podcast! 💖🎙️

In this episode, Dayna—wife, mom, author, and wellness expert—dives into the wonderful world of family wellness and how to heal your family from the inside out. We're all about wellness at home, and Dayna is here to share how small changes in your routine can lead to BIG transformations in your family’s health and happiness. Dayna brings her 15 years of experience as an esthetician and health enthusiast to the table. She’ll walk you through how to create a healing space in your home—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Ready to heal, grow, and thrive as a family? Tune in and discover how wellness can become your family’s secret superpower! Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for everyone. 

To learn more about Dayna and her mission visit https://www.dnawellnessco.com/