“The Ugly Duckling”....sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and healing.

Listen up as Claire discusses how she saw a need in the community and built a nonprofit to serve that need one piece at a time.

1 Huhti 202059min

As we are experiencing a national pandemic, there are many folks who are in the midst of major life changes that can make this time much more difficult. Kimmoly, with her sweet and humble spirit, provides tips for supporting people through divorce and how we can all utilize writing to cope through this time of social distancing. Enjoy!!

23 Maalis 202059min

7 Joulu 201959s

Check out this great interview with Professor Laura Dorsey! We discuss her career in finance, challenges being the only Black woman and many times the only woman in the room, and her current transition into retirement and a new state! More about Laura and LLD Condulting in her own words below: Website: https://lauradorsey.net/ Hello, I am Professor Laura Lenear Dorsey. I have been a Professor for almost 20 years. While working in the finance industry of corporate America, I returned to college to complete a Bachelors in Business Management (BSBM) and a Masters in Organizational Management (MAOM). That was a life changing experience for me and I changed careers from corporate to education. I found my passion in education. I educate, inspire and empower my students with strategies that will make them successful in their chosen careers. Most of the strategies have to do with writing. With that, I have taken my love for writing and for sharing writing strategies with others and created LLD Consulting. Now, I have expanded my passion out of the classroom into small businesses and working with entrepreneurs. I specialize in taking your voice and the message that you want to convey and creating that written component. My clients range from an Olympic athlete, attorneys, authors, entrepreneurs both for profit and non-profit. In addition, I am a contributing writer and editor for several magazines. To check my availability for a complementary consultation regarding your writing needs, click the button below and fill out the form.

14 Elo 201939min

Bridgette Eaton lost her mom to Sarcoidosis. Now she uses her loss to advocate for people like me who have been diagnosed with Sarcoidosis. Bridgette Eaton is a crisis counselor and lives in Baltimore, Maryland. She obtained her master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown origin that can cause lung damage, skin rashes, and eye disease and can affect other organs of the body. Key Facts Sarcoidosis causes your immune system to overreact, which can cause health issues. People with sarcoidosis have clusters of inflamed tissue called "granulomas" in different places in their bodies. Sarcoidosis often improves without treatment. Sarcoidosis occurs more often in African-Americans than in Caucasians, and African-Americans may experience more severe symptoms

27 Touko 201956min

About Kashonna:  Kashonna Holland is an engaging keynote speaker, an inspiring coach, a motivational author, and an insightful corporate trainer. Kashonna is the President & CEO of Simply Kashonna, a business built to promote BOLD, FEARLESS and COURAGEOUS living. She goes beyond surface issues to address the pink elephants that inhibit personal, professional and spiritual potential. Kashonna has helped many people walk through the ambiguity of their lives and on to defining their life’s purpose by discovering their authentic self. Both, in the corporate arena and in the non-profit world, strategic growth and development of people have always been the focal point of her service. Corporately, she has held positions in both Human Resources, as well as the Staffing industry. Additionally, Kashonna spent years in an executive role where crisis intervention and spiritual guidance were her primary responsibilities. Understanding that leadership training and development is essential to any corporation or organization’s growth, Kashonna launched Leading Forward LLC, which is dedicated to enhancing employee engagement, performance, productivity and morale. Kashonna is also the author of 7 Days to Simply Shift: A Daily Guide to Transforming Your Mindset Personally, Professionally and Spiritually. In 2016, Kashonna was the recipient of the Fannie Lou Hamer Award and currently serves on the Howard County Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency and Howard County Commission for Women as a community advocate. No matter the venue, Kashonna will impact you with her contagious energy, vibrant smile, and sincere message.

31 Maalis 201937min

About Kumea Shorter-Gooden I grew up in Washington, D.C. and earned a bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in clinical/community psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park. I have taught, trained, consulted, and published on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion for more than 25 years. The following experiences have shaped my consulting practice: In the 1960’s, I was recruited and given a full scholarship to integrate a girls’ independent school in Northern Virginia. As a professor, I mentored and educated clinical psychology graduate students, with a focus on their development as culturally responsive practitioners and researchers. I have conducted research on how African American women navigate racial and gender bias, and I co-authored the award-winning book Shifting: The Double Lives of Black Women in America. As a licensed psychologist, I practiced psychotherapy with a diverse population of individuals and couples – in community mental health centers, a college counseling center, and independent practice. I have served as a senior administrator and Chief Diversity Officer at two institutions – Alliant International University and the University of Maryland, College Park.

31 Maalis 201955min