The sistersovercomingandrising’s Podcast

Ep 38 Gas-lighting: How Black women are gaslighted by popular media everyday

In Episode 38, Dr. Stephanie gets into the topic of gaslighting. It's a term that has been thrown around a lot in the past few years. But, if truth be told, even though we may not have used the word, gaslighting has  been a part of our reality for decades. Ava Montgomery, the Founder and principal consultant for Conscious Media Consulting, LLC, explains how the media in particular has been gaslighting Black women for years. Did you notice that at some point the Heart & Souls were replaced by Vogue, Glamour and other mainstream magazines on our coffee tables?  It has been slow and insidious and many of us didn't realize that the narrative was more and more stereotypical and less about images that we could be proud of. Are we being gaslit? According to the African American Policy Forum, representation of Black women in media is “disproportionately sparse” and when it does happen, it is often a regurgitation of negative stereotypes. A 2012 study on media representation found that young Black girls experienced lowered self-esteem after watching more television Ava Montgomery, the Founder and principal consultant for Conscious Media Consulting, LLC, helps content creators construct accurate media narratives and representations. She knows that some content creators contribute to social injustices through creation and perpetuation of false narratives and misrepresentations. But she is passionate about using the power of conscious content to provide media-justice to social issues. As an author and global speaker, Ava has a well-rounded career of 25+ years in leadership development, community capacity-building, training, and more. She also holds a Master of Arts Degree in Media, Peace, & Conflict Studies from the United Nations University for Peace, an international studies university. Ava Montgomery Founder, Chief Considerations Officer Conscious Media Consulting, LLC www.cmcllc.org Ph. 213-297-7755 I can help your organization craft socially responsible messaging that will make you proud and your customers happy and proud of you! Click HERE for a brief message about how we can be of service! Listen-In!: A Media Literacy Podcast Watch-out!: Watch “This Is For The Birds” CMC, LLC’s Digital Short Story about narratives and representations on our YouTube Channel Word-Up!: CMC, LLC gets international press. Check it out in Dutch Magazine VNONCW here Sign up at our website to become a member and enjoy Free resources: Author: “Listen-In! Watch-Out! Word-Up! A Guide to Understanding & Developing Conscious Media Literacy Skills: Social Media: #ConsciousMediaLiteracy, Instagram: ConsciousMediaMaven Twitter: @CCMLGuide and Youtube: Conscious Media Consulting, LLC

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Ep 37 Community is Key

Episode 37: Dr. Stephanie talks with a mover and a shaker in the community about how she had a vision to create collaborative spaces for Women of Color and created the first of its kind that we know of in the country She has obtained a 25,000 foot space that will house a kitchen, meeting space, office space, podcasting space, entertainment space and more. The space will be open to the Coulmbia Maryland community but centered around women of color. They discuss her thoughts on community and this amazing innovative collaboration called The 3rd.  "Community is Key." Laura Bacon is using her platform to create opportunities for women of color entrepreneurs. Laura Bacon is the Founder and CEO of The 3rd. This non profit organization supports WOC entrepreneurs through education, access, and community. Her life and work are all about community building and development. She also has a consulting firm, Maude LLC, which focuses on creating workforce development programs that serve the community. She is the epitome of a builder that is all about helping others.

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Ep 36: Am I an Expert? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Program Evaluation Consultant

Episode 36: Do you feel like an expert? Many of us are experts but we don't really feel like one. This is where Imposter syndrome shows up. Dr. Asbury has a PhD which quite literally makes her an expert in program evaluation but even she has struggled with Imposter syndrome. In this episode Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Asbury have a frank and honest conversation about how this shows up and how to address it when it does. They talk about how part of being an expert means acknowledging when you need someone else's expertise to help you shine. Dr. Asbury is able to help non-profits and small businesses demonstrate their impact using non-traditional metrics. This helps them secure additional funding for their programs as well as discover opportunities for improvement. Join us at the table and please share your thoughts as well.   "Am I an Expert? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Program Evaluation Consultant.” Jo-Ellen Asbury, Ph.D. is the President of J. Asbury & Associates. This consulting firm focuses on higher education assessment and program evaluation in social service agencies. Within her 30 year career in higher education, she has served in various roles. In addition to her Ph.D. in Social-Personality Psychology (University of Pittsburgh), she also holds an M.S. degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Social-Personality Psychology and a B.S. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Elementary Education. Dr. Asbury is also the co-author of Focus Group Research (2012) and has served as the Associate Provost for Institutional Planning and Assessment at Brooklyn College. Her experience is vast and she is more than qualified to school us on breaking this imposter syndrome.

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Ep 35: Don't Die a Bag lady: Addressing Mindsets

On Episode 35, Dr. Stephanie discusses lack mindset vs. abundance mindset with Ebony Walker who is a bestselling author, copywriter, Pastor and speaker.  Erykah Badu brought the issue of emotional baggage to the forefront with her iconic song "Bag Lady" This episode gets into how we can let go of our financial, emotional, physical and mental baggage in order to shift to a more prosperous space and not end up dying a bag lady. Ebony is transparent with her journey through abuse and molestation that could have kept her buried under a heap of baggage but she chose to break free. She shares how she was able to do that with the love and support of God and her husband. In this episode you will learn how to shift your mindset so that you don't die holding unnecessary baggage.

Author & Entrepreneur Ebony M. Walker is the Owner of Walk UpWrite, where she provides a plethora of ghostwriting services, content/copy services, and more. As a multiple best-selling author and speaker, this North Carolina native has a degree in Criminal Justice. However, she later realized her passion is writing and she had to release some baggage in order to walk in her purpose. She's also a wife, a mother, a pastor, and a woman who loves to encourage others. Sunday, she's going to helps us 

www.walkupwrite.com

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Ep 34:The Girlfriends House..from dream to reality

EP 34: In this episode of S.O.A.R. Dr. Stephanie and Tara E. Godby talk about dreams.  They are not talking about the ones that occur in your brain at night when you're deep asleep, but the ones that are born in your heart when you're wide awake. Sometimes our dreams get deferred by life circumstances, life responsibilities or they get replaced by more practical thoughts as we get older. And sometimes we just forget. Tara had a dream that she held onto for over 20 years through college and a high level corporate career and now it is coming to fruition with her TV show " The Girlfriends House" It looks a little different than when she first imagined it but the essence is still there. She talks about how to keep your dreams alive and her thoughts on "dream stealers" Should we hold our dreams close to the vest to protect them from "dream stealers" ?You will want to listen to this episode to hear what she says because you may be surprised by her response. They also discuss the difference between dreams and fairytales. And of course, some key tips on how to make your dream into reality. I want all my listeners ( SOARers) to comment and let us know what you think.    Tara Godby is the founder and CEO of Elan Life Coaching. She is a certified success coach, personal growth strategist, and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner with over 2 decades of experience. In 2020, Tara began her journey as the host of The Girlfriend’s House, broadcasted on Binge Networks TV. She has a background in people leadership with an emphasis on personal and career development and has operated within both public and private sectors. Tara is a dynamic public speaker, business leader, and philanthropist. 

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Ep 33: Wellness Hacks for Busy People with Dr. Oluchi

Ep 33: This episode is all about wellness! We can all use some new ways of taking care of ourselves, especially with the busy-ness of life. On this podcast episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Oluchi reunite after more than 10 years to discuss  wellness hacks to help women improve their lives. They start by talking about their definition of wellness. The word wellness gets thrown around so much that it has almost become a buzzword. Are wellness and health the same? They would love to hear your definition after you take a listen to theirs. Dr. Oluchi also shares how wellness affects our relationships. So, if healthy relationships are important to you, you will want to hear what she has to share. Join the conversation and comment on your favorite wellness hacks. 

Dr. Oluchi Immanuel is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and obesity medicine specialist. She is also a best selling author of the book "Worship & wellness-The -Discovery" She helps women take control of their health, maximize their wealth, and optimize their relationships. She completed her undergrad at Iowa State University, she obtained her medical degree and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston (UT-McGovern). Dr. Oluchi is the founder of Fidem Wellness LLC, a wellness company that seeks innovative ways to inspire people to live in their best health. She also offers group coaching programs and personalized consultations. She is also happily married and the mother of three amazing children.   Best-selling Author of Worship & Wellness- The Discovery www.droluchimd.com.

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Ep 32: Our hair is great..busting myths with Dr. Chesahna Kindred.

In Episode 32 Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Kindred talk about all things dealing with Black hair. As an innovative Dermatologist working with cutting edge treatments, Dr. Kindred is in the perfect position to bust myths. If you have ever wondered why your hair won't grow or if rice water is really good for your hair then this is the podcast episode you want to check out. If alopecia is a concern for you, please listen! And by the way, I just want to remind you that your hair is great! Whether its straight, curly, thinning or thick, your hair is great, Sis! That's right, women of color often hear SO much negativity about their hair, skin, and more. But, now is the time to embrace this gift that grows from our scalp. "Our Hair is Great: Busting Myths with Dr. Kindred." is here to help us love the hair we wear and the skin we are in. I learned so much from her and even geeked out a little bit with the technical aspects. I know that all of us will learn from this esteemed, physician, author, business owner, community leader, wife and mother. 

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Ep 31: You're Beautiful Regardless

On episode 31: Dr. Stephanie talks with Kamiah Turmon, owner and CEO of "You're beautiful regardless" Kamiah is 26 years old, a nurse of 9 years and from New York. This young nurse is wise beyond her years and shares her wisdom and life experiences freely during this episode. Having struggled with doubt about her own beauty because of hair, skin color and body shape, she wants to boost the self-esteem of other women so they know unequivocally that they are beautiful just the way God made them. During the conversation, Kamiah talks about all of the wonderfully unexpected things  that have happened in her life as well as some of the painful losses that lead her to create "You're beautiful regardless" She created her first wig for a family member who was diagnosed with cancer and lost her hair. Now the business has grown into so much more, but spreading this message of love and self-worth is still at the center of it all. You're Beautiful Regardless (YBR) is a company whose sole mission is to educate, empower and uplift women and girls to choose their own definition of beauty while connecting them to some other pretty amazing people.  She says: "I want you to remember that no matter how many times you change your looks, no matter how long, short or bald your hair is, no matter the complexion of your skin, what you've been through or where you came from,   You're Beautiful Regardless"    IG: Yourebeautifulregardless

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Ep:30: Embracing the Unexpected in Life & Business

In Episode 30 Dr. Stephanie talks to her college classmate Valda Coryat, Chief Marketing Officer at Trulieve, about "Embracing the Unexpected in Life & Business." One of the unexpected things that they touch on is Valda's role in the cannabis industry and how she became a cannabis advocate. The conversation covers many unexpected twists and turns in Valda's personal and professional life and some will just make you say, Wow! Val is full of wisdom for those in corporate America and for women just living life on their own terms. One of the wise things she shares is "Say yes to the unexpected. You can’t plan everything. Many of my greatest life moments happened when I embraced the unexpected & walked forward to do something I had never done before. Be bold & have faith in that next step!"   Here are just a few of the leadership pearls that she shares in this episode:   *Stay learning and stay creative (Read!) *Have a board of advisors (coaches and sponsors) *Trust your instincts, “street smarts”, savvy, “gut.” *Listen and learn; watch and observe *How you lose is important !   Valda Received her B.A. from Duke University and MBA from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business. Ms. Coryat has delivered award winning innovation and consumer inspired multi-media campaigns. She has created profitable brand growth at companies including Colgate-Palmolive, Avon, and Heineken. She previously led the National Mango Board’s Marketing across the consumer, retail, and foodservice verticals. After a long career in New York City, Ms. Coryat now calls Florida home and works as Chief Marketing Officer at Trulieve, a leading Cannabis MSO (multi-state operator)

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Ep 29: Getting into College during COVID

Ep. 29: In this episode Dr. Stephanie and Tamara Baptise , the college application Specialist, talk about getting into college. If you have a teenager or know someone who does then you have probably wondered, worried or been curious about how this whole college thing is working now. Students can't visit college campuses, they can't sit for the SAT and ACT. What is going on? And even outside of the pandemic, getting your kids into college causes a lot of sleepless nights for families. I assure you that Tamara Baptiste has the answers to all of your questions. She certainly put my mind at ease. We even touched on HBCU's. Affectionately known as "Ms. Tamara" to students, she is the Founder & Owner of TCAS (The College Application Specialist). Since 2015, she has guided students into their new collegiate endeavors. A few of the schools her students have been accepted into include: MIT, Cornell, Penn State, Howard, Morehouse, Drexel, Georgia Tech, and many more! As a 2-time Cornell University graduate herself, she utilizes her 20+ years in management to help students identify their options and prepare for success - with as little stress as possible. This wife and advocate for women and young girls shares amazing tips with us https://www.thecollegeappspecialist.com/ The College Application Specialist on Facebook