We are joined by Josie Thompson of Josie Designs and Diosa Woods of DIOSA Inc. In continued celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month I wanted to ask these mothers, and leaders in the community what their experiences were like growing up Asian American, and how they strive to raise their children in developing a healthy self image. The conversation became so applicable to every family, not just those who are of Asian descent. Transparent and empowering conversation about bullying, self image, mental health, and success principals filled our time together. 

Part 2 "Transitions are often pivotal moments in our lives. We remember them vividly, emotionally, and they can influence the rest of our lives.

This is one of my favorite topics to evoke from people ... because I think Transitions brings out the most raw and broken form of people, but also the most hopeful.

Most of the time when we are going through transitions however, we believe, this is the worst Why me? Why this? Eventually we learn more productive question can be, what is this trying to teach me? Why am I having this experience, who am I supposed to BECOME because of this?" -Meghan Enriquez founder of True Conversations

• This TRUEcast was recorded LIVE during a live event at the Maryland Women's Heritage Center in Baltimore. It is brought to you by Asian Business Women of America and True Conversations LLC.

Panelists: 

"Bing" Maria Slodzinski, Doctor of psychology and owner of Clear Sky Therapy, Towson

Margaret Kim, President and COO  AllCare of MD Urgent Care and Medi Spa 

Zarif "Zoey" Sahin, Real Estate Broker at Keller Williams, and Global Properties Specialist Dulles, Virginia

TRUE Conversations TRUEcast this week is with Hannah, a mother of two, who is living with postpartum PTSD and anxiety. She is also the founder of the Anne Arundel County chapter of ICAN (international Cesarean awareness network). We talked to her about her journey toward choosing to include medication into her tool box of overcoming postpartum anxiety and claim to live a better day!

"Transitions are often pivotal moments in our lives. We remember them vividly, emotionally, and they can influence the rest of our lives.

This is one of my favorite topics to evoke from people ... because I think Transitions brings out the most raw and broken form of people, but also the most hopeful.

Most of the time when we are going through transitions however, we believe, this is the WORST. Why me? Why this? Eventually we learn more productive question can be, what is this trying to teach me? Why am I having this experience, who am I supposed to BECOME because of this?" -Meghan Enriquez founder of True Conversations

• This TRUEcast was recorded LIVE during a live event at the Maryland Women's Heritage Center in Baltimore. It is brought to you by Asian Business Women of America and True Conversations LLC.

Panelists: 

"Bing" Maria Slodzinski, Doctor of psychology and owner of Clear Sky Therapy, Towson

Margaret Kim, President and COO  AllCare of MD Urgent Care and Medi Spa 

Zarif "Zoey" Sahin, Real Estate Broker at Keller Williams, and Global Properties Specialist Dulles, Virginia