Dylan Dufour is a gifted high school student who shares his journey navigating through school with an Autism Diagnosis. Dylan's tenacity, self-awareness and parental guidance has led him to be an inspiration for other young people while also launching his own business.

Tune in to full conversation on Monday 1/19 to uncover Dylan's resilience strategies.

John Johnson is the CEO & Founder of John Johnson Speaks LLC. Over time, John has developed a deep understanding of the power of effective communication. Since speaking publicly for the first time at the age of 14 in church, John has been invited to speak at Universities, Schools, Churches, Conferences, and other Organizations around the globe. 

Whether the topic is activating your purpose, transitioning from high school to college, mental health among men of color, or his signature, the power of conscious communication, John’s raw and authentic message is heartfelt and awakening. 
Faith, dedication, and courage have allowed John to embody a purpose-driven life. Individuals and organizations look to John for his impact and ability to help strengthen their communication skills and achieve their full potential through his powerful testimony.

Next Level Motivational Speaker John Johnson join us on this episode of " The Male Perspective!" John has a vulnerable discussion on how growing up without his father's presence impacted, however, being raised by a determined Caribbean mother covered him. Be sure to connect with John & grab his new book " The 7As" on his website www.JohnJohnsonSpeaks.com.

Tune in on Monday December 15th to the full conversation on Apple and Spotify podcasts. As well as Youtube @IamTheUltimateSocialWorker Channel

Episode 5 of the R- Stories left " The Ultimate Social Worker" Speechless!! Not because there was nothing to say, it was because special guest Conquest  @CONQUEST2819  so eloquently expressed the very real dynamics and barriers many men of color face and deal with when they attempt to pursue Education as a career path. Make sure you check out the full conversation already available on  @IamTheUltimateSocialWorker  The R Stories Podcast! Be sure to let us know what you think. #resilience #podcast #menempowerment #maleeducator #artseducation #nonprofit #publicschoolsystem

Episode 5 of the R- Stories left " The Ultimate Social Worker" Speechless!! Not because there was nothing to say, it was because special guest Conquest  @CONQUEST2819  so eloquently expressed the very real dynamics and barriers many men of color face and deal with when they attempt to pursue Education as a career path. Make sure you check out the full conversation already available on  @IamTheUltimateSocialWorker  The R Stories Podcast! Be sure to let us know what you think. #resilience #podcast #menempowerment #maleeducator #artseducation #nonprofit #publicschoolsystem

Antoine, a 6 year old Resilient Young Minds  @resilientyoungmindsinc7655  Member, eagerly shares his experience learning how to control is behavior while adjusting to Kindergarten. Antoine, shares his coping skills, naming highlighting his RYM Mentor as notable contribution to his behavior improvement. So much so that Antoine boldly provided a gem for Parents too!

Antoine, a 6 year old Resilient Young Minds  @resilientyoungmindsinc7655  Member, eagerly shares his experience learning how to control is behavior while adjusting to Kindergarten. Antoine, shares his coping skills, naming highlighting his RYM Mentor as notable contribution to his behavior improvement. So much so that Antoine boldly provided a gem for Parents too!

Mark Tuggle is an author, educator, filmmaker, mentor, poet and talk radio host in thevillage of Harlem. His grassroots activism, lived experience, and spiritual pathunearthed a self-published book titled, Cultural Silence and Wounded Souls: BlackMen Speak about Mental Health. This intergenerational anthology led to guestappearances with hosts on podcasts in various locations including Atlanta, Los Angeles,New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Canada, Italy, Nigeria, South Africa, and theUK.

Mark expresses the most vulnerable experience any man can share about a trauma that many men lack the courage to admit.

Arron Muller, LCSW, is a visionary in the field of mental health, dedicated to transforming lives and breaking down barriers. As the CEO and Founder of Modify Wellness, Inc., a nonprofit organization in New York City, Arron provides vital mental health programming and education. His work extends into academia, where he serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Adelphi University School of Social Work.With a Master of Social Work degree from Adelphi University, Arron offers individual and couples counseling through an eclectic approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. He also conducts stress and anxiety training for nursing schools and facilitates impactful workshops at churches and colleges.Recognizing the critical absence of black males in the mental health field, Arron established a national network of 1000 Black Male Therapists. Through platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, he shares essential information about mental illness and actively works to reduce stigma. His influence was recognized in 2017 when he was named one of the “15 Black Male Therapists You Should Know” by the Huffington Post and featured in Black Enterprise as one of the BE Modern Man 100 Men of Distinction.Arron’s expertise and commitment have made him a sought-after contributor to media outlets such as The Grio, Oprah Daily, News 12, Hot 97, LA Times, BuzzFeed, THE DOCTORS, ABC News, Daily Beast, Cosmopolitan, and NY1. His outstanding contributions were honored with the 2023 Joy Award by The Boris L. Henson Foundation, and he gained further recognition as the Resident Therapist on VH1’s “Black Ink Crew.”In 2021, Arron trademarked “Black Kings Need Therapy Too,” a bold initiative aimed at normalizing therapy for black men. He also plays a key role in NYC Brothers Thrive, a mental health conversation platform developed by Former First Lady Chirlane McCray. This initiative led to the creation of BreaKING The Ice-Black Men’s Mental Health conference, the first of its kind on Long Island, featuring all-black male therapists discussing black men’s mental health research and interventions. Arron co-organizes this groundbreaking conference, providing a crucial forum for dialogue and support.Every Friday, listeners can tune in to 94.7 FM The Block to hear Arron on The Mental Health Moment during Miss Jones in the Morning. Driven by his mission to change the stigma associated with mental health and therapy in the African American community, Arron continues to provide information, education, and low-cost services, making a profound impact on countless lives.

As we launch season 4 of the R- Stories Podcast, Simone is excited to lead with the theme of the season, Men Resilience Stories!As we aim to focus a season on male mental health to provide greater access to men healing stories to inspire and encourage men who are still afraid that their voice won't be heard. We kick the season off with a powerful interview with Lamonye Sanders! Lamonye is currently and EMT, single dad and motivational speaker empowering single fathers and those wounded by grief. Lamonye is funny, honest and authentic as he shares his testimony on becoming a single dad after being raised without one. Watch the full episode right here on Monday May 12th! #mentalhealthawareness #menswellness #resilience