Today, Loretta welcomes Tonya Lester, LCSW, who is a highly respected Brooklyn-based psychotherapist, author, and relationship expert whose groundbreaking work centers on communication, emotional boundaries, and self-advocacy — particularly for conflict-averse women who have been socially conditioned to prioritize harmony over honesty.

Her forthcoming book, Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself, offers a transformational framework for assertiveness without aggression. With a rare blend of clarity, compassion, and practical tools, Tonya helps readers understand the emotional traps that keep them small — and teaches them how to reclaim their voice, needs, and personal power. With over two decades of clinical experience, Tonya blends therapeutic insight with lived humanity.

Learn more at www.TonyaLester.com