Ayaan Moledina (He/Him) is the Federal Policy Director at SEAT and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Ayaan shares how he knew he wanted to get into the advocacy space at a young age and how it led to him getting in front of Congress to discuss mental health and suicide prevention. They talk about why it’s important to discuss suicide with students in schools and colleges, ways in which students can be aware of the resources that are available to them and empowering young people by letting them share their stories.

For more information on SEAT visit: https://www.studentsengaged.org/

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Keris reflects on the 60th anniversary on the March on Washington. The March on Washington was an integral part of the Civil Rights Movement, and Keris focuses on how it brought everyone together for such important causes as jobs and freedom. Keris’ late dad reads a section from Martin Luther King’s speech “Creative Maladjustment” and Keris gives some important background and context for that speech and it ends with a clip of her dad reading that portion of the MLK speech.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Emma Hunt (she/her) founded Signed By Stories and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Emma shares why she started Signed By Stories to bring public attention and awareness to the lack of effective, linguistically accessible and culturally affirmative mental health services for deaf and hard of hearing people. They talk about the experiences of growing up a child of a deaf person (CODA), always improving accessibility and trusting that you know what you need to make yourself feel whole.

To learn more about “Signed By Stories” visit: https://www.signedbystories.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfhMprMDcBt/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@signedbystories?_t=ZT-8zj7QRlScaD&_r=1

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Chris Thomas (he/him) is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of “The Defensive Line” and Martha Thomas (She/her) is the Co-Founder and Chief Education Officer of “The Defensive Line” and they are both Unapologetically Black Unicorns. Chris and Martha share the impact of their son Solomon Thomas (Cowboys Defensive Tackle) and their late daughter Ella and how they were inspired to start “The Defensive Line” which promotes communication and connection around suicide prevention. They talk about the importance of having a conversation around suicide, how our differences should be celebrated and getting everyone the proper resources and an action plan.

To learn more about “The Defensive Line” visit: https://thedefensiveline.org/

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Keris dives into the real history of Labor Day, exploring the lives, struggles and exclusions of workers from the 1800s to today. From unsafe factory floors and the Haymarket Affair to modern gig work and systemic inequities, this episode examines who has been included, and who has been left out, of labor protections. Join Keris for a discussion on dignity, equity, mental wellbeing and why honoring rest is an act of resistance.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Charlotte Blease, PhD (she/her) is an Academic, Author, Public Speaker and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Charlotte talks about what influenced her to write a book about AI in health care and the pros and cons of technology in the health care system. They talk about how AI could combat built in biases, how generative AI is already appearing with doctors and patients and truly working on getting the patient the best care possible.

Dr. Bot: Why Doctors Can Fail Us―and How AI Could Save Lives:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0300247141

Charlotte Blease:

https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/crblease.bsky.social

https://bleaseondrbot.substack.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-blease-phd-207806134/

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Alicia Harris (she/her) is an artist who created her own Tarot and Oracle decks and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Alicia talks about the importance of representing recovery in her decks and how she was able to express herself through her artwork. They talk about their healing journeys, following your intuition when interpreting cards and taking that leap of faith and trusting everything will work out.

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStrawberryTarot

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thestrawberrytarot?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Desiree Delonia (she/her) is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) with the Disability Rights California, she is also an author, an artist and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Desiree wrote a book entitled “Rooted in Belonging: A Black Woman’s Guide to Cultivating Inclusive Workplaces” for the Black woman who's been carrying the culture while being overlooked in the process. They talk about the concept of being “rooted in belonging,” what DEIA truly means and offer a reminder to keep showing up as your true self because that is your power, that is your protest and that is your peace.

Here is the link to purchase Rooted in Belonging: A Black Woman’s Guide to Cultivating Inclusive Workplaces: https://a.co/d/i76G7M5

Desiree Delonia Website: www.DesireeDelonia.com

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Sam Tsemberis (he/him) is a community psychology practitioner, the Founder/CEO of the Pathways Housing First Institute and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Tsemberis shares how Housing First got started and why it’s a person-centered program. They talk about the decimation of our public housing system, the questions to ask if you’re entering a housing program and steps for advocates to encourage more housing first models.

For more information on Pathways Housing First: https://www.pathwayshousingfirst.org/

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Gabby Arriaga (she/her) is the founder of Del Toro Mental Health & Wellness and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Gabby shares how meditation and breath work has helped improve her life and why it’s important to embrace your inner child. They talk about how recovery looks different for everyone, the idea of symptom suppression and Gabby’s love-led movement.

For more information on Del Toro Mental Health Wellness visit: https://linktr.ee/deltoromentalhealthwellness?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=34a1e681-fcbd-48da-9fcc-dc1b6d1ae553

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Contact the show: [email protected]

Transcripts are available on Apple Podcasts.