Episodes
keywordscoaching, personal growth, self-discovery, ADHD, authenticity, AI tools, professional development, resilience, black women, empowermentsummaryIn this engaging conversation, Dr. Lauren and Kim Spight discuss the transformative journey of coaching, focusing on personal growth, self-discovery, and the impact of utilizing tools like AI in professional development. They explore the importance of authenticity, values, and the unique challenges faced by black women with ADHD, emphasizing the...
Published 10/11/24
SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Lauren discusses the importance of self-advocacy, particularly for individuals with ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions. She shares personal experiences of navigating overwhelming situations as a business owner and emphasizes the need to communicate one's needs effectively. The conversation highlights the challenges faced in advocating for oneself in various contexts, including professional settings, and encourages listeners to embrace their struggles and confid...
Published 10/08/24
SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Lauren delves into the intricate relationship between emotional regulation and ADHD, particularly focusing on the unique challenges faced by individuals, especially women of color. She discusses the implications of emotional dysregulation, the societal perceptions surrounding it, and the importance of developing coping strategies. Dr. Lauren emphasizes the need for understanding and acceptance of emotional experiences, while also providing practical tools for manag...
Published 09/26/24
SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Lauren discusses the impact of a late ADHD diagnosis on black women. She explores topics such as social isolation, workplace challenges, self-perception, cultural stigma, healthcare barriers, and coping mechanisms. Dr. Lauren shares her personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of understanding ADHD in the context of being a marginalized population. She also highlights the need for self-awareness, education, and developing effective coping strategies.Keywo...
Published 08/28/24
SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Lauren discusses the challenges of handling day-to-day tasks as a Black woman with ADHD. She shares her personal and professional experiences and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-care. Dr. Lauren also recounts a recent incident at Trader Joe's that triggered her dysregulation and highlights the societal biases faced by BIPOC women. She provides six tips for managing life as a BIPOC woman with ADHD, including creating a structured routine, usi...
Published 07/09/24
SummaryDr. Lauren shares updates on her life and work, including her new role as Chief of Staff to the CEO of the International Dyslexia Association. She discusses the importance of courage and resilience in navigating life's challenges. Dr. Lauren also highlights the significance of doing inner work, building strong interpersonal relationships, and understanding core values. She emphasizes the need to take ownership of one's happiness and to set boundaries to avoid taking on others' stress. ...
Published 06/27/24
SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Lauren reflects on her journey and the importance of saying no. She discusses the challenges faced by women of color in setting boundaries and finding their authentic selves. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection, gratitude, and living in the present moment. Dr. Lauren also explores the impact of trauma and the importance of healing and letting go. She encourages listeners to ask themselves hard questions and prioritize their own needs and desires. The episod...
Published 05/21/24
SummaryDr. Lauren discusses the importance of rest and explores the seven types of rest that we need: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, compassionate, and advocacy rest. She emphasizes the need for black women to prioritize self-care and self-kindness. Dr. Lauren also introduces her Resilience Unlimited coaching program, which focuses on emotional essentials, security and comfort, connection and belonging, esteem and self-worth, and the higher authentic self.Keywordsrest, types ...
Published 04/30/24
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In this episode, Dr. Lauren discusses the importance of being authentic and releasing judgment in order to build supportive relationships and promote personal growth. She shares insights from the book 'The Courage to Be Disliked' and highlights the concept of Adlerian psychology, which focuses on interpersonal relationships. Dr. Lauren emphasizes the need to validate oneself and not seek external validation. She also explores the challenges faced by black women in society and...
Published 04/23/24
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In this episode, Dr. Lauren opens up about her personal experiences and the importance of authenticity and resilience. She discusses her framework for coaching, inspired by Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and the concept of reaching the higher authentic self. Dr. Lauren shares her struggles with reading and her journey of self-discovery. She also talks about her experiences with emotionally immature parents and the importance of living according to one's values. She emphasizes the power...
Published 04/16/24
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Dr. Lauren discusses her resilience framework for coaching clients, particularly women of color with ADHD. The framework is inspired by Maslow's hierarchy of needs and consists of five pillars: emotional essentials, security and comfort, connection and belonging, self-esteem and self-worth, and higher authentic self. Dr. Lauren shares her personal journey with ADHD and the challenges she faced in understanding and managing it. She emphasizes the importance of regulating the nervous...
Published 04/09/24
π Meet Minister Jalisa Hardy πΏ
Survivor. Single mom of 3. Spiritual Alchemist. Advocate for women's empowerment. πͺπ½
In a world filled with challenges, Jalisa's journey is a beacon of resilience and hope. π Despite facing multiple health challenges from birth and growing up in a broken home, she rose above, fueled by her mother's unwavering faith in miracles. ππ½
Today, Jalisa is more than a survivor; she's a guiding light for others, using her experiences to empower women worldwide. Through...
Published 04/02/24
Dr. Lauren reflects on her love for swimming and how it provides a quiet and calming break from technology. She shares a humorous encounter at the pool where she overhears senior citizens discussing historical figures. This leads her to explore the role of nostalgia and connection in our lives. Dr. Lauren then delves into the impact of trauma, particularly for marginalized communities, and the importance of releasing and healing from it. She emphasizes the need to live in the present moment...
Published 03/29/24
Meet Monica Rivera, a speaker, marketing strategist, business coach, and reformed self-doubter.Β After 15 years in marketing for companies like SAP, Deloitte, Verizon, and Citi, Monica started, YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!, a coaching consultancy dedicated to helping business professionals be an attention-grabbing personal brand around their story and expertise to attract opportunities.Β Monica has delivered captivating talks at TEDx, TIME Magazine, The New York Times, and other events, and earned...
Published 03/26/24
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In this conversation, Dr. Lauren discusses the importance of understanding goals and purpose in life. She emphasizes the need for a clear path and not waste time on unproductive activities. Dr. Lauren also shares her experience of achieving goals with the help of CliftonStrengths. She highlights her individualized approach in her work, particularly in supporting families with children struggling in schools and coaching black women of color. The conversation concludes with a discussion...
Published 03/22/24
π Excited to share insights from the latest episode with Dr. Kimber Shelton! ποΈ Dive into the conversation about redefining strength for Black women, embracing vulnerability, and prioritizing holistic wellness. πͺβ¨
π Takeaways:
1οΈβ£ Redefine strength: Break free from the "strong Black woman" stereotype. It's vital to embrace vulnerability and allow space for humanity.
2οΈβ£ Holistic wellness: Focus on healing and self-care over external appearances. Dr. Kimber highlights the importance of...
Published 03/19/24
Dr. Cherie is the host of the Passionate Stewardship Podcast. Her podcast is aimed at helping professionals who enjoy supporting their community and the people who live there. She is a passionate and dedicated human service professional with over two decades in the field. She is committed to supporting human service professionals and organizations to release burnout and resources-depleting behavior and practices and welcome, implement, and embrace Radical Self-care to prioritize the totality...
Published 03/12/24
Dr. Karla Hylton Dr. Karla Hylton, an esteemed educator and accomplished author with a wealth of knowledge cultivated over a 27-year teaching career, is a distinguished author, mentor, and educational consultant. Achieving a PhD in Biotechnology at the age of twenty-five, Karla embarked on a journey dedicated to both academia and mentorship. In 2012, Karla ventured into entrepreneurship, founding Your Empowerment Solutions (YES) Institute, a thriving tutoring company renowned for its 100%...
Published 03/05/24
Julie Coraccio is an award-winning professional declutterer & organizer, certified life coach, and author of 15 books. She is passionate about supporting people in clearing clutter in all areas of their lives, getting organized, and becoming more mindful and aware. For a decade, she hosted the popular podcast Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out. Happily married to Tony, she is also at the beck and call of rescued black cats Antonio, NiNi, and Gus. Based in Wheeling, WV, Julie works with...
Published 02/27/24
Rasheda Kamaria Williams is an engaging and empathic speaker and social entrepreneur with a passion for helping youth and youth advocates realize their power. She is the author of βBe EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Lifeβs Dramaβ as well as the founder and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise on a mission to transform the way young people relate to one another and themselves. Over the past 15+ years, Rasheda has been laser-focused on making a...
Published 02/20/24
Harriet's bio:
**Harriet Tubman Wright, MS, MA** is an accomplished Speaker/Storyteller, Published Author/Poet, Person-Centered Expressive Arts Facilitator, Metaphysician, Initiated Priestess, and Elder. For over 50 years, she has inspired mature spiritual women to transform from limitation to liberation, empowering them to express their true essence, creativity, and leadership capacity. As Director of The Wright Resort, Your Soul Safari to Success, she guides women to fulfill their passion...
Published 02/13/24
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Lauren Kester is a mindset coach and astrologer. After working on high-profile television shows like 30 Rock, The Good Wife, and Saturday Night Live, she left the entertainment business to help driven women break free from fear and anxiety to create the lives they want using mindset work and astrology. She believes that all women are inherently worthy of living their dream lives and it is her mission to help all women to know how divine, worthy, and deserving they are of living a life...
Published 02/06/24
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In this episode, Dr. Lauren McClenney-Rosenstein discusses how gardening can be a metaphor for life. She shares her personal journey of learning to garden and the lessons she has learned along the way. Dr. Lauren then provides 13 practical tips for using gardening as a metaphor to reshape your mindset and become more resilient in all aspects of life. The tips include preparation, setting intentions, patience and growth, weeding out negativity, nourishment and care, adaptation to...
Published 01/30/24
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In this episode, titled 'The Resilient Mother,' the host discusses the challenges faced by high-achieving Black women who are also mothers. She explores the historical burden on Black women to be strong and self-sacrificing caregivers. The host shares her personal experience of burnout and the realization that she was enabling dependence in her family. She emphasizes the importance of raising independent, resilient children and provides practical tips. The episode concludes with...
Published 01/23/24