Vulnerability Leads To Victory

Episode 12

This episode is one you will want to get into the hands of college students!

This week we are joined by Amber Donald, University of Florida Graduate and Aspiring Med School Student.  Amber has been making an impact for many years in so many different venues from orientation programs, serving students as a Resident Assistant, to helping enrich the Black Community, her community efforts and advocacy are ones which should be recognized.

Through discussing her experience with test anxiety as a college student, Amber shows how her vulnerability and willingness to utilize available resources aided her in achieving much success!  Listen in and hear all that Amber has to say about why individuals overall, yet especially college students need to be vulnerable, find available resources, and then take advantage of them because it will create space for liberation, connection, and protection of your mental health.

Resources Mentioned During Episode:

Boris L. Henson Foundation 

The Loveland Foundation

Connect with Amber via social media/podcast(@Blaze.Health)/(Blaze Health Podcast) or her soundcloud(DJ Ambruh)

Episode 11 is a Lovely One!!!

Jim's Social Media Info:

Instagram(@jimmlove23)

Twitter(@jim_m_love)

Episode 10

Before you listen to this episode, grab a comfy seat and a beverage, have your good walking/running shoes on, or set up that long drive because once you hit play, you mos def won’t want to pause/stop it.

This week we get yet another visit from a doctor, the One and Only Dr. Tee Chin! This was a fun one to record as it was two people truly having an open conversation on vulnerability.

You can catch Dr. Tee Chin co-hosting the podcast, Black and Intellectualish(a bi-weekly podcast discussing thoughts on race and culture).  You can also catch the good doctor on the Clubhouse platform creating conversation and cultivating community through the Cocoa Connection.

Episode 9

This week, we get to hear from my longtime friend Q. Sims. In life, we live in ways where people might judge us. In the times we are being vulnerable and showing our authentic selves, we hope that people are ready to support us.

Episode 8 is that thang a thang that we all need to listen to!

When you know how much you’re worth, you’ll stop giving people discounts! ~ Dr. Cecilia “CC” Suarez

Get your hearts ready to receive this hot fire being spit by our guest, Dr. Cecilia "CC" Suarez. In this episode we hear about how a promise made at a young age manifested itself into a wall blocking one’s own vulnerability. We explore the idea of how “just showing up” can be key to starting that path of freedom and victory in your vulnerability journey. So sit back and open not only your ears, but your hearts as well to receive this most important message!

You can find Dr. Suarez on social media(@drccsuarez) or through their website: https://www.drceciliasuarez.com/

Episode 7

Get Ready!!!!

This week we are joined by a dedicated listener to the podcast and an even greater friend, Dr. Mary Jordan(Ph.D in Higher Education).  Dr. Mary Jordan takes the time this week to discuss many different stories of her life and not only shows how they all intersect with each other, but also how vulnerability has helped her to process the connection of these experiences.  

Dr. Mary Jordan, originally from the Northeastern part of the US has over 10 years of professional experience of working in Higher Education and through this has been able to teach, educate, and mentor many.  Her expertise has been sought out for consultations and presentations and her experiences and insight have been read through the pages of many student affairs and higher education journals and reports.

Let's Listen In To Dr. Mary Jordan...

Episode 6:

This week we are in for a treat with none other than one of the G.O.A.Ts to walk the great campus of Virginia State University, LaTroya Martin.  LaTroya might be from Virginia, but like Lebron James, her talents and wise words of guidance have graced many college campuses, communities, and more.  With a background working in therapy, social work, and victim services, LaTroya has much insight into helping others grow and develop. 

In this episode, we hear how LaTroya has used the opportunity to take risks, life experiences with parenting, and more to find that victory in her vulnerability journey.

Resources mentioned during episode:

Therapy for Black Girls(or anyone in need)

Nami

You can also look in your local county or if you have insurance, you can contact your insurance company and work with them to gain access to the resources you are in need of.

Episode 5

This week we are joined by Emily Higham.  Emily talks about her experiences of being vulnerable through a pandemic and the roles she had to play during the pandemic with the parameters that were presented.  Emily wants listeners to understand the need to know your story, tell your story, and be your story.  

Listen in as she mentions the need to utilize pockets of time, take things day by day, and find ways to get in rhythm with your lifestyle.

Emily is from Virginia where she is a graduate of James Madison University and has spent time working in Virginia as a classroom educator.  After having taken the time to get a Masters Degree from the University of Florida in Student Personnel and Higher Education, Emily returned to Virginia and being an educator, but in a college campus setting. Emily and her partner Joel(K-12 Educator) are also Beachbody OnDemand Coaches. You can find them on Facebook at Higham Fitness.

Episode 4

This week we enter the summer season(at least based on the calendar) and get real with Dr. Ronnie Mack.  Dr. Mack tells us some truth in regards to his past life and how he's gone from being a chameleon in terms of how he lived life to how he was as a husband and how he is as a father.  Ronnie reminds us that we can't expect to get things from people that we haven't even given.  Through many different stories and examples, you'll learn from Ronnie the importance of being open and unapolegetically you.

Dr. Ronnie Mack is a native of Georgia, but Florida has become a new home for him and he has specifically made the Daytona area his spot previously working at Bethune-Cookman University and now Embry-Riddle Aerunautical University.  He has a wealth of knowledge from his experineces over the years from working with college students, raising a family, and more.  These experiences have led him to currently not only impact the Daytona area through working at one of their many instituitions as a student affairs practitioner or as an adjunct instructor.

Ronnie recently completed a PhD in Education from Nova Southeastern University.  His dissertation was titled: Understanding Effective Orientation Practices From Orientation Professionals at Public HBCUs

Facebook: Ronnie Mack

Episode 3

This week we wrap up our "Journey to Juneteenth" mini-series with a conversation where two young men(Cedric Sawyer and Kymani Campbell) from the Black Male Excellence Network(BMEN) at the University of Florida speak about their experiences with being vulnerable and how the lens they use to live life with have allowed them to grow in multiple ways.

As these brothers pour their hearts out for you, we understand how Cedric experiences in the foster care system and Kymani's experiences from being fearless as a child to having moments of fear as an adult have led them both to seeing the importance of being vulnerable for themselves and others.

This is a conversation that you will want to pass along to others after you have your own reflective experience.  

Follow Cedric(@cedrichankinsjr) and Kymani(@ky_manii19) on Instagram

Both of these men are also working on their own special projects with a podcast for Cedric(BMOVED) and an IGTV Series for Kymani(Becoming the Men the World Needs).  Please make sure to show your support for them as well after you listen to this episode.

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Juneteenth Resources:

History Channel

PBS

National Museum of African-American History & Culture