Urban Tools For Change

In last week's episode we discussed the profile of a bully. If you missed it, check it out. It's titled, "The Profile of a Bully". Well, this week we are going to discuss how to confront a bully. Did you know there are different tactics you can use to diffuse bully behavior? If a bully's mainn objective is to instill fear and to dominate you, what do you think some positive tactics can be? Find out with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon, in the Urban Suite where you will laugh, learn, cry, and grow!

Oh, the mind games of a bully. Have you ever been bullied? How does one become a bully? And, what is the overall intention of a bully? Find out in the Urban Suite with Dr. Lisa LaCon if you have ever been victimized by a bully. Or, if you in fact are a bully.

In the Urban Suite, we're going to dissect the behavior displayed by Will Smith during the Oscars. Who was Smith actually defending? What does this behavior say ultimately about his character? Poor Chris Rock. Wrong place, wrong time. But, was Rock the perfect target for Smith? Also, alopecia. What is it? What is the psychological toll with this condition? Is there a cure? Meet me in the Urban Suite to discuss these topics and much more.

What would you do if police had their guns drawn on you while you were just partaking in an everyday, normal task? What if I informed you that in the year 2022, God-given natural hair needs to be protected by legislators? Today, in the Urban Suite, we're going to discuss both issues and of course Trader Joe's big mistake. Meet me in the Urban Suite, where you will laugh, learn, cry, and grow!

What beliefs do you have which hinder your walk in life? Are you afraid of dogs, cats, driving through certain cities? Perhaps, you think all dogs are bad. You think all cats are sneaky. You think while driving through a certain city, you'll get car jacked. Where do these beliefs come from? Were you personally attacked by a dog, a cat, or were you car jacked in that city? Or, did you witness those traumatic experiences which shape your thought processes? How about, did you hear about those traumatic experiences through a third party, such as a close friend or the media? Nevertheless, we have three data points where we receive our information: historical, witnessed, and hear-saw. Today, find out in the Urban Suite how these data points can trigger our anxious thoughts to determine if you are attacked by a B.E.A.R.

Let's be honest. Not everyone is cracked up to be a business owner. In fact, most new business ventures fail within the first two years! Why? Perhaps for several reasons. But, is failure part of the growth process? Do we ultimately dust ourselves off and grow? Or, do we not have the right tools to succeed to ever launch? Basically, there is a distinct difference between a gold mindset and a mold mindset. Today, in the Urban Suite, we're going to discuss the difference between the two with special guest, author Sasha Lalite in the book she co-authored "Striking Business Gold".

Believe it or not, your belief system plays a huge role in how you navigate through life. Growing up, I was attacked by a BEAR, my Beliefs Expected As Reality. These beliefs that I held onto for years, triggered anxious thoughts, fears. In the Urban Suite, we're going to discuss three data points (historical, witnessed, and hear-saw) where anxious thoughts can be conceived. And once concieved, these beliefs can become problematic. Are your beliefs hindering you? Are your beliefs faulty? Find out in the Urban Suite with Dr. Lisa LaCon with special guest Donnell Hill Jr. of the Urbann League of Essex County.

February 2022, was a month to remember. Every year, as Blacks, we reflect on the many inventions and historical figures that Blacks have contributed to the world. This BHM, Blacks were confronted with Joe Rogan being called out using the N-word; Awkwafina being exposed as a minstrel. white sorority members being caught mocking traditional Black sorority stroll; Whoopi Goldberg discovering that she is really Karen Johnson, and bomb threats aimed at HBCUs, whereas the FBI seems perplexed about whodunnit! But, on the horizon, we have a Black female nominee for the Supreme Court. Some say this is progress; others say it's just another symbolic gesture putting Blacks in a coma. What great times we're in!! Let's discuss this and more in the Urban Suite with Dr. Lisa LaCon. Are you ready?

Suicide, pandemics, juvenile obesity. How, as parents can we tell if our children are physically and mentally well. What are some of the signs to look out for and where should we go for help? Find out in the Urban Suite with Dr. Lisa LaCon and special guest, pediatrician Dr. Kia Grundy.