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Dr. Erika Austin is a transformational coach that specializes in helping women navigating grief or trauma. From breakups to the sudden loss of a spouse or pet, Dr. Erika Austin shares some of the coaching and mindfulness tools she has learned o

Q&A with Jennifer Jones, Founder of Beauty Marks 4 Girls, Nonprofit That Supports Young Girls Impacted By Parental Incarceration

Sep 13th, 2020 31m 2s

In this episode, I speak with Jennifer Jones, founder of "Beauty Marks 4 Girls," a nonprofit based in South Carolina that provides mentorship and leadership skills to young girls impacted by parental incarceration. Jennifer Jones shares her per

Andrea's Healthy Kitchen: Rising From The Ashes

Aug 8th, 2020 30m 59s

Andrea's Healthy Kitchen, founded by Tatiana Pacheco, is a Latina-owned small business that offers a range of healthy detox juice and meal options in El Monte, CA. Recently, Tatiana lost her brick-and-mortar shop to a devastating fire. With an

Kirtan with Kamini: A spiritual and meditative musical journey

Aug 2nd, 2020 31m 57s

Kamini Natarajan is an Indian classical singer and the founder of Kirtan with Kamini, a community gathering that is open to all people who wish to listen to meditative chants, soulful ragas, and music dedicated to Hindu gods and goddesses. Kami

One Eyed and Wonderful: Childhood Cancer Survivor Rachel Mayta on Self-Love and Styling Hair

Jul 29th, 2020 22m 56s

Rachel Mayta from Portland, Oregon, talks about embracing our differences and taking the time to do what makes our souls happy. Mayta is a survivor of childhood cancer and an advocate for providing better representation and support for "one-eye

Q&A with South Asian Mental Health Advocate, Pooja Mehta

Jul 26th, 2020 19m 53s

I talk to North Carolina-based mental health advocate Pooja Mehta about South Asian mental health, navigating schizoid anxiety and depression, and her latest Project I Define Me initiative, which highlights the real stories behind mental illnes

Artist Réna King on Black History and Uplifting the Narratives of WOC

Jul 19th, 2020 24m 47s

Artist Réna King immigrated from Barbados to the United States when she was four years old.During her early childhood and teen years, she always struggled with her identity as a Black woman in a country where she felt her roots were not heavil