The Maven Podcast

In this episode of The Maven Podcast, I sit down with the multi-talented Tondi Wiley—healer, artist, Reiki Practitioner, model, and professional makeup artist—for a powerful and vulnerable conversation on self-prioritization, creative expression and healing.

Tondi opens up about vulnerability as a creative, the deep connection between art and empowerment, and the

This conversation is an invitation to embrace healing, creativity, and self-honoring practices that allow you to show up fully in your life. Whether you're an artist, healer, mother, or someone on your own self-discovery journey, this episode is packed with powerful insights and compassionate

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🔗 Connect with Tondi

IG: @tondi_thecreatress

00:00 Vulnerability as a Creative

5:00 Creative Expression

11:10 Paint to Empower

16:03 Mothering while healing

19:54 Guide to Being Hueman

23:15 Rapid Fire

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In this episode of The Maven Podcast, I sit down with the multi-talented Tondi Wiley—healer, artist, Reiki Practitioner, model, and professional makeup artist—for a powerful and vulnerable conversation on self-prioritization, creative

We explore what it means to truly serve yourself first without guilt, the importance of keeping your word to yourself, and how to give from a space of overflow instead of depletion. We also dive into healing anger through acceptance, understanding righteous rage, and using art as a healing modality.

Whether you're an artist, healer, mother, or someone on your own self-discovery journey, this episode is packed with powerful insights and compassionate guidance to soothe your soul. 

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🔗 Connect with Tondi

IG: @tondi_thecreatress

00:00 Introduction

3:00 Self-Serve

4:50 Overcoming Guilt

8:30 Keeping Your Word to Self

12:20 Give from Overflow

16:15 Acceptance over Anger

21:17 Righteous Rage

25:00 How Art Found Tondi

29:00 Healing with Art

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In this enlightening episode of The Maven Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Jenny King, Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. With over a decade of experience as a mental health therapist, Dr. King has dedicated her career to equipping helpers and healers with the tools they need to navigate systemic and interpersonal challenges, fostering resilience and collective well-being.

In Part 2, we continue the conversation with:

• Why community care is critical for healing and growth.

• Nervous system regulation and its role in stress management.

• An introduction to somatic therapy and practices for trauma-informed healing.

• The importance of getting back to basics with simple, sustainable self-care strategies.

Whether you’re a mental health professional, a caregiver, or someone on their own healing journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights and compassionate guidance to help you navigate trauma and foster emotional well-being.

00:00 Community Care

06:16 Friendship + Communication

10:26 Somatic + Nervous System Support

15:00 Self-regulation

22:57 Take a Break Micropractice

29:44 Get Back to Basics + Keep it Simple

🔗 Connect with Dr. Jenny King

IG: @drjennyking

Website: https://drjennyking.com

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In this enlightening episode of The Maven Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Jenny King, Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. With over a decade of experience as a mental health therapist, Dr. King has dedicated her career to equipping helpers and healers with the tools they need to navigate systemic and interpersonal challenges, fostering resilience and collective well-being.

In Part 1, we take a deep dive into:

• The difference between dissociation, desensitization, and zoning out as they relate to world events and collective trauma.

• How self-awareness can ignite your healing journey.

• The emotional spectrum and how naming your emotions can help you process and heal ("name it to tame it").

• The importance of community in emotional care and collective resilience.

Whether you’re a mental health professional, a caregiver, or someone on their own healing journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights and compassionate guidance to help you navigate trauma and foster emotional well-being.

00:00 Intro

05:55 Globa Trauma

08:35 Dissociation

16:09 Self Awareness

19:55 Emotional Spectrum

25:50 Emotional Language

33:00 Perspective on Community

🔗 Connect with Dr. Jenny King

IG: @drjennyking

Website: https://drjennyking.com

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In this powerful two-part conversation, I sit down with Veronica Phillips—Certified Financial Planner, Financial Training Director, Professional Development Mentor, Marathoner, and Wellness Enthusiast as she shares her journey of blending financial expertise with wellness passions, offering insights into joyful living, the importance of financial health, leadership for women of color, and the discipline required for success in fitness and life.

In this powerful two-part conversation, I sit down with Veronica Phillips—Certified Financial Planner, Financial Training Director, Professional Development Mentor, Marathoner, and Wellness Enthusiast as she shares her journey of blending financial expertise with wellness passion, offering insights into joyful living, the importance of financial health, leadership for women of color, and the discipline required for success in fitness and life.

In this transformative episode of The Maven Podcast, I sit

We take a deep dive into:

✨ The connection between passion, purpose, and failure

This episode is packed with insights, reflections, and actionable takeaways for anyone on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Whether you’re curious about therapy, seeking a deeper understanding of your own story, or looking for tools to reset and realign, this conversation offers a wealth of wisdom.

IG: @friendly_neighborhood_dr.will

Website: ⁠https://washingtonwellnessinstitute.org⁠

In this transformative episode of The Maven Podcast, I sit

We take a deep dive into:

✨ The connection between passion, purpose, and failure

This episode is packed with insights, reflections, and actionable takeaways for anyone on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Whether you’re curious about therapy, seeking a deeper understanding of your own story, or looking for tools to reset and realign, this conversation offers a wealth of wisdom.

IG: @friendly_neighborhood_dr.will

Website: https://washingtonwellnessinstitute.org

Today's episode we dive into Cleveland’s nutritional

In this episode of The Maven Podcast, I sit

Guest

IG - @hhw_honesthealthandwellness

IG - @andie_2291

Today's episode we dive into the creative's journey, from

In this episode of The Maven Podcast, I sit down with a talented DJ and Music Producer Tre Smith to dive into the dynamic journey of a creative artist. We explore the challenges and triumphs of building a career in the arts, from embracing multifaceted identities to balancing spontaneity with structure. Our conversation unpacks the value of

Website: www.tresmith.com