The sistersovercomingandrising’s Podcast

There are differences between masculine and feminine energy, but they complement each other. The Bible and other spiritual traditions point out the differences. But, in the Western world, we don't often acknowledge that without the yin to balance our yang, we can get off balance. Some experts believe that when we are goal-oriented and pushing toward success, we are pulling more from masculine energy and neglecting our feminine energy. What do you think? Does your feminine energy feel depleted? Meet me in the SOAR podcast so we can talk about it.

Making friends as an adult who is busy with the responsibilities of adulting can be hard! Many of our closest relationships are formed while experiencing a shared experience over time like childhood, college or work. But, we often move away from our childhood friends or change jobs or even careers. Sheranda Smith has discovered the secret to making amazing friendships after 40 so join us for the SOAR podcast to get the tea.

Have you ever walked into a space and felt like the awkward Black girl? I have on too many occasions to count. My podcast guest, Yinka Freeman has had personal and professional experience with navigating uncomfortable spaces. As the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Triple Pocket events where inclusivity is their mission she has built a thriving business by learning how to do this successfully. As a Black woman born outside of the U.S who identifies as queer, she has mastered doing this in her personal life as well. Please join this interactive podcast experience where we can talk about owning the room and shining even when we don't fit in.

Have you ever felt like a fraud or an imposter? I think most of us have at one point in time, but that does not mean we have imposter syndrome. The term imposter syndrome is thrown around a lot these day, but what does it really mean and how does it apply to us as high-achieving Black women? Let's talk about it with my special guest Felicia Robinson.

Sometimes it's not what you know but who you know. If we are an average of the 5 people we spend the most time around, then being intentional about our connections is crucial. On this episode we will talk with two successful sistas who made an intentional connection that has transformed their lives and has the potential to transform many more. Join our discussion about being open and not missing life changing opportunities because of fear, lack of trust or not knowing how to connect. The intentional connection that my guests Pamela McAfee PhD and Janel Paulk made in my coaching group has manifested into a burgeoning business partnership. Tune into the episode to learn more about the power of intentions and how they manifested Stellaversed Consulting! stellaversedconsulting.com ----more---- sbcoaching.club

The SOAR podcast invites you to join the conversation with Robin Muhammad. Have you ever thought I wish I could figure out the 1 or 2 things I can do differently to improve my nutrition then this conversation is for you. She has a business that produces nutritional supplements and is a seasoned nutritionist dedicated to empowering black women to live vibrant, healthy lives. Robin Allen is the owner of Necessary Nutrition. She recently celebrated its 15th year in business, inspiring thousands of people to use food and nutrition to build and repair their bodies. She continues to connect others to resources and tools to live a peaceful, health filled life. www.NecessaryVitaminD.com----more----www.sbcoaching.club----more----

There are some conversations that just inspire you and help you move into your next level of greatness. This episode with the magnificent Cherie Harris is one of those conversations. Despite all of her challenges and at one point being as low as wanting to take her own life, she has discovered the formula to winning at life. She shares the formula with Dr. Stephanie and all of her listeners on this podcast episode.  Cherie Harris is as entertaining and she is inspiring. She will takes us on a journey of how she stepped out on faith not just to create her corporate concierge business but also to attract the love of her life. Originally a New York native, Cherie Harris is now based in Los Angeles after relocating from Atlanta, GA. Her long career in the corporate sector began with her first summer job at only sixteen. In 2019 she decided to leap out on faith and start her dream business Corporate-Concierge, utilizing her 25+ years of experience and skillsets to pour into startup businesses and help entrepreneurs thrive. She provides digital marketing services, website design, and 1:1 business coaching to help entrepreneurs stay the course and succeed. Her motto is, “Just because you’re small, you don’t have to look like it.” Contact Cherie ----more----Contact Dr. Stephanie

As seasons change it is a great reminder for us to check in with our bodies. In the winter season, many of us slow down and go into hibernation mode. In this podcast episode, Dr. Stephanie and her guest Janice Saunders discuss how we can be very intentional about our health every time the seasons change. Janice Saunders is the creator of the Seasonal Healthy Habits Collective and she will engage us in a discussion around how to reset our health. Janice Saunders is an award-winning salesperson and creator of the Seasonal Healthy Habits Collective. In her 30 plus year career, Janice is known for her unparalleled enthusiasm for life, teaching people to motivate themselves from within and helping them to develop superior systems to live the life they desire. Janice, born and raised in the Bronx, was also an award-winning high school swimmer turned Howard University graduate who integrates her experiences as a collegiate athlete into the work that she does. As a big believer in personal and professional development, Janice earned both her MBA and Life Coaching certificate. Her thirty plus year career in the pharmaceutical industry has given her a birds eye view into how devastating illness can be on your life and career. Contact Janice ----more----Contact Dr. Stephanie

There has been so much history and knowledge that I have gained in the past few years about the economic success of Black communities in the past. But what about now? How do we have a thriving Black Wall street now, is it even possible? Well my guest Jetheda Hernadez is the perfect person for this discussion. Do you know how long the Black dollar stays in our community? You may be shocked by the answer, listen to this episode to find out. Jetheda Hernandez is a powerhouse and nationally sought after speaker and will be our guest to talk about Black Wall Street; building the table. She is a serial entrepreneur with many successful business and expert in economic empowerment and a delightful person. www.consultsquaregroup.com ----more----https://sociatap.com/stephbrownmd

In Episode 49 Dr. Stephanie explores our creative side as talk about how weaving yarn to make quilts is a metaphor for building community as well as a vehicle. Iqrama Muhammad is the ultimate weaver of the fabric of Black community. This episode is like sitting at the feet of a wise elder and having your consciousness raised while sipping on cardamon tea with feminine energy exuding the atmosphere. Your creativity, love of your heritage and appreciation of community will all be sparked. Iqrama's motto is : Let’s create the community we deserve and desire. Iqrama Muhammad is the owner of PEACES and will lend her expertise on this subject. She is committed to the leadership and economic development of the Black community, particularly women and girls. In 2018, she founded and is the current executive director of The PEACES Collective, a non-profit organization that serves as a platform for local makers and artist to display their work and uses a portion of revenues generated to launch community programs and provide experiential learning www.thepeacescollective.org ----more---- www.sbcoaching.club

On Episode 48, Dr. Stephanie and clinical therapist Elisha Lee have a robust discussion about insomnia, anxiety and depression and how to get some ZZZZZ. As Black women we are often burning the candle from both ends and our sleep os the first thing to get sacrificed.Insomnia is becoming more and more prevalent. Sleep is so important for our physical, mental and emotional well-being. . Often insomnia is a sign of underlying depression, anxiety or trauma.   Elisha S Lee, LPC is a therapist who has a passion to help people go from a place of pain to a place of healing. Her private practice, located in Catonsville, MD specializes in helping others in the specialties of depression, anxiety, and trauma. She partners with her clients and walks beside them to ensure that they receive the healing needed and not just treat the symptoms. She is also a motivational speaker, author, and host of the podcast Elisha’s Space.

Episode 47 will pull back the curtain on some of the trauma that is caused by institutions and especially religious institutions. Yes, we're going there...we're talking about the church, the Black church. This conversation is well overdue. Dionne understands that so many of us have been wounded by places that should have been safe and we can't let our wounds fester in the dark any longer, we are worthy of the sanitization and healing of light and truth. Dionne Brown discusses spiritual trauma, sexual harassment and the experience of being black balled that left her with physical, spiritual and emotional scars that she has done the exhaustive work of healing. This episode will take you on a full range of emotions. Author Dionne Yvette Brown dives into her new book "Deinstitutionalizing God: A Minister's Journey on Leaving Church to save her Faith". The book describes her spiritual journey while also analyzing organized religion. Dionne is not your typical minister, she keeps it real and this is a provocative, entertaining and potentially healing conversation.   Dionne Yvette Brown is a minister of the gospel who has been duly anointed by God, but refused ordination by the institutional church. She has been driven by education, excellence, and ethics all her life. Those qualities did not serve her well in the church. A cataclysmic experience led her to discern her call to ministry in November 1995. She subsequently quit her job and moved to Atlanta sight unseen to pursue theological studies in 1997. Her pastor withheld ordination from her because she would not relent to his sexual harassment. Not one to be deterred, she left her denomination and finished seminary without ever abandoning her vocation.  ----more----www.dionnebrown.com----more----www.sbcoaching.club

Have you ever transformed your outer space only to realize that the real transformation was happening internally? Interior design and renovation is fun and exciting and beautiful but it can also be transformative. On Episode 46, Dr. Stephanie talks with Interior designer, Andrea Harvey. Andrea is as charming and worry as she is accomplished. From the Barbie dream house to million dollar commercial properties is quite the journey and you will get to hear about the twists and turns that brought her to where she is today. If you are ready to transform your space from the inside out you don’t want to miss this episode. Andrea Hysmith, CAPS; Associate ASID Andrea Hysmith; Founder of ASH Interiors and Design is an Interiors Specialist, Kitchen and Bath Designer, Manufacturer Representative, Speaker and Presenter that has been sharing her knowledge of luxury design and products in the design industry for over twenty years. Her industry experience includes kitchen, bath, and interior design...focusing on residential and light commercial spaces. Her background as a manufacturer’s representative of luxury kitchen and bath products has increased her knowledge of products, skills in training and business development. Her relationships with the A&D Community have made her a well- recognized resource in the Washington Metro Market. Andrea recently opened her design studio and office space in Historic Ellicott City becoming the first woman of color to open a brick-and-mortar design space in this area. In this studio space she works with design clients as well as B2B partners educating them on the luxury products the firm represents. Andrea is a member of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), The Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH) & Black Interior Design Network (BID). As well as an advisory board member of the Historic Ellicott City Board. Andrea loves connecting to her clients and peers...she is said to be relatable, knowledgeable, informative, and always fun. She believes that design is truly a lifestyle! ----more----https://ashinteriorsanddesign.com ----more----www.sbcoaching.club

On Episode 45 we are going to go there. If you're a woman you know someone who has experienced menopause or you are experiencing it yourself. It's natural part of life...but we don't talk about it and because of that many of us suffer in silence. Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Di are going to talk about it. Let's Talk about it! Hot flashes, mood swings, low energy, weight gain, brain fog.   Dr. Dianah Lake is passionate about helping you get your life back! There is nothing wrong with desiring balance back in your body. There is still hope to relieve your menopausal symptoms and regain your quality of life.  I promise you this is not the same information you will get from your Ob/gyn, in the safety of the sister circle we have other women who are chatting their very relevant and personal questions so it's no holds bar.  Contact Dr. Dianah for a safe and convenient telemedicine consultation and get on the path to menopausal support and overall well-being. https://getmenopauserelief.com/   About Dr. Di: Dianah T. Lake, MD (also known as Dr. Di) is an emergency medicine physician, fitness and weight loss coach, menopause wellness expert, best selling author, speaker, autism parent advocate and founder of Dr. Di Fitness. Using her clinical experience as an emergency medicine physician and her knowledge and passion as a  fitness and weight loss coach, Dr. Di promotes a holistic approach to disease prevention, healthy living, fitness, weight loss, menopause relief, self-care, longevity and overall wellness. Dr. Dianah helps highly successful women get fit, fierce and fabulous without using crazy fad diets or spending endless hours in the gym! Work with Dr. Di to... * Sculpt a fit healthy body that you absolutely love! * Create a happy, healthy and holistic lifestyle * Customize a nutrition plan you can utilize for a lifetime. * Create a holistic approach to disease prevention, fitness, menopause relief, weight loss, body confidence and overall wellness * Develop the FIT BOSS fitness mindset so you can feel sexy, strong, confident and youthful again.  Lose the weight and finally keep it off!    Create a fit and healthy lifestyle.  You’re Worth It!----more----www.stephaniebrowncoaching.com

In Episode 44, Dr. Stephanie has an inspiring talk with Dr. Tedra Gilmore about Lifestyle Medicine and Intentional Joy. Her personal story of going from  being orphaned as a child to triumphing as a physician is riveting and so on brand with what we do in showcasing how sisters overcome and rise. Dr. Gilmore's child-like joy and infectious laugh will reel you in and then she hits you with the knowledge. She does not just talk about joy, she is joy personified. Have you been thinking about a plant based lifestyle? Then you don't want to miss this episode. This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about eating to live and not living to eat.  Tedra Gilmore is dual board certified in OB/GYN and Lifestyle Medicine.  She is a community women’s health educator and advocate. For nearly 20 years, she has provided quality surgical and medical care through shared decision-making with her patients. She has one of the lowest c-section rates in the area as a result of her patience and attention to detail. As a result of Dr. Gilmore’s practice she has seen the impact of chronic diseases on her patients.  She continues to see the effect of diet on her patient population and also in her own family.  Thus, she decided to become certified in lifestyle medicine in 2021.  She encourages her patients and family alike to embrace lifestyle medicine principles, to become the healthiest version of themselves. ----more---- www.stephaniebrowncoaching.com

On episode 43 Dr. Stephanie talks with beauty expert and relationship coach LaShawn Thompson about the topic of perfectionism and dating. They discuss the question "Is perfectionism ruining your dating life or interfering with marital affection?" Now let's be honest sometimes we try to do everything right in order to attract the partner of our dreams only to have it come crashing down. No-one can keep up a front forever so why do we feel the need to be perfect in order to attract what we want or keep what we have. This is a juicy episode that you will want to listen to and share. La Shawn is a Beauty Expert, turned certified relationship coach.  She has been in the industry for the past 20 years, working with celebrities, working women and millennials as a hairstylist and makeup artist. The hot topic  was dating and relationships. Her first clients were the ones in her chair!  She started coaching some of her clients and the next thing she knew, they were having fun dating and less drama! That’s when she knew had a gift to coach independent women to have the love they often spoke of but hated the dating  process and found it easier to focus on their careers, work hard and find fulfillment there. Through her own life experiences of two failed marriages, low self-esteem, people pleasing and horrible communication skills. She went on a mission to heal whatever it was that was stopping her from having healthy relationships with men. To find out she had to start with herself and that’s when her transformation took place. Fast forward 10 years later, La Shawn is happily married with two children.. She is an entrepreneur with her coaching and beauty businesses. She believes that working on health, mindset, and self care are the keys to a fulfilled life.  These lifestyle changes birthed a deep desire within her  to coach others so that they can learn how to have and sustain loving, passionate and mutually satisfying relationships. https://lashawntthompson.com/ ----more---- www.stephaniebrowncoaching.com

On Episode 42: Professor and author Kristin Henning talks about her new book The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth.  Unfortunately, the epidemic of Black youth being overly criminalized continues and we all have an opportunity to do something about. Yes, even you! Professor Henning will share what each of us can do. All children and adolescents deserve the chance to be young and dumb and make the mistakes that all youth make. We talk about how to walk the fine line as Black parents of not traumatizing our children but making sure we "give them talk" and prepare them for the realities of life in America as a Black youth. Do our children have an accurate picture of justice are some of the questions we explore in this interview. After you listen to this podcast you will realize this book is a MUST read. Drawing upon 25 years of experience representing Black youth in D.C's juvenile court, Henning confronts America's irrational, manufactured fears of Black youth and makes a powerfully compelling case that the crisis in racist American policing begins with its relationship to Black children. Discriminatory and aggressive policing has socialized a generation of Black teenagers to fear and resent the police, and details the long-term consequences of racism and trauma Black youth experience at the hands of police and their vigilante surrogates. Unlike white youth, who are afforded the freedom to test boundaries, experiment with sex and drugs, and figure out who they are and who they want to be, Black youth are seen as a threat to white America and are denied healthy adolescent development. Henning examines the criminalization of Black adolescent play and sexuality, and of Black fashion, hair, and music.  She highlights the effects of police presence in schools, and the depth of policing-induced trauma in Black adolescents. Especially in the wake of the recent unprecedented, worldwide outrage at racial injustice and inequality, THE RAGE OF INNOCENCE Is an essential book for our moment. KRISTIN HENNING has been representing children accused of crime in Washington, DC for more than twenty-five years and is a nationally recognized trainer and consultant on the intersection of race, adolescence, and policing. Henning now serves as the Blume Professor of Law and Director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative at Georgetown Law and was previously the Lead Attorney of the Juvenile Unit at the D.C. Public Defender Service. Henning is the recipient of many awards, including the 2021 Leadership Prize from the Juvenile Law Center and the 2013 Robert E. Shepherd Jr. Award for Excellence in Juvenile Defense by the National Juvenile Defender Center. She has written numerous law review articles and other publications advocating for reform in the juvenile legal system. https://www.rageofinnocence.com/.

In Episode 41 Dr. Stephanie talks to Dr. Marcea Whitaker about breaking out of your personal prison.  Have you ever felt like you were in prison and freedom was on the other side of the bars. Dr. Stephanie is very familiar with this feeling. When confronted with this feeling, she had to ask herself some questions like: Who is my jailer? Who has the keys to unlock my prison? What she and Dr. Whitaker both have discovered is that 99% of the time we hold the keys to our freedom. You may be thinking; no-one voluntarily puts themselves in jail, do they? Of course not, so how do we end up in our own personal prisons. Well this podcast episode answers that question and so many more. So, if you are ready for some transformation you don't want to miss this. As Dr. Whitaker says            " Validation is for parking" We don't need anyone else's validation. We can self-validate.  Dr. Marcea Burnette Whitaker, MD is a Physician, Life Coach and Founder and CEO of In Full Bloom Health and Life Coaching and Women Ready to Move Academy. After practicing medicine for 25 years and being active in public health, Dr. Whitaker fully appreciates the role the mind plays in life and health. As a Certified Health and Life coach, she helps professional women who feel trapped in their personal prison of life so they can break free and finally live life without limits. Dr. Whitaker is uniquely qualified, drawing from her multiple experiences as a physician, life coach, women’s conference speaker, mother and former Pastor’s wife, to encourage and equip women who are Ready to Move!

In Episode 40, Dr. Stephanie talks with Rashida George about how difficult it can be to be authentic in a world full of judgement. In the age of Instagram where people's images are curated and appear flawless what is the role of authenticity. Rashida's life story is one of finding her true voice despite being judged negatively according to some of society's standards. When you're from the Carribean but grow up in London and then find yourself in the U.S an identity struggle lis inevitable. But by embracing what some may define as failure, she has been able to give her true gifts to so many. She is an advocate for social justice, restorative justice and education. She is also a business woman, creative and dedicates herself to serving her community. Rashida is a small business owner and consultant who received her undergraduate degree from Middlesex University in London and later studied at Columbia University School of Social Work. As a current Maryland resident, her governmental career as a Restorative Justice Coordinator allows her to serve families and the community. She has a passion for creating change within those areas that are underrepresented and often ignored. With all of the judgment in the world, her love and compassion serves as a breath of fresh air and a gateway towards change. Rashida currently lives with her two children in Columbia, Maryland and works for the government as the Restorative Justice Coordinator. She is also a consultant and small business owner. Rashida has a passion for people. Her international work with youth, families and striving communities exemplifies her intention to create improvement and change to those who have been underrepresented and often ignored. www.stephaniebrowncoaching.com ----more----

On Episode 39, Dr. Stephanie talks to Monica Wisdom about how she embraces the "woo woo" as a professed Christian. As we highlight the importance of mental health, we are reminded that faith and spirituality are key when it comes to supporting our mental health. But, sometimes Christians are hesitant to embrace things that seem too spiritual. Let's talk about that. Let's talk about how we can be open to all things that support our well being and expansion without guilt. We will even get into a discussion of the divine feminine. So, on this episode are talking all about how "Christians Can Embrace the Woo Woo too! - Thoughts on Spirituality.”   Monica’s adventurous spirit has taken her in many directions, including cosmetology, writing, and the music industry. After graduating cosmetology school with honors, she ascended to and studied with innovators such as Vivienne Mackinder, Geri Cosenza, Irvine Rusk, and many more! Monica has worked with celebrities and companies including The Isley Brothers, Loretta Divine, Atlantic Records, DreamWorks Records, and the list goes on. She's also been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX networks. In the midst of it all, Monica was called to go on a spiritual sojourn and she knew it was time to excavate and heal her traumatic childhood and generational wounds. You will learn SO much from her and we will dig deep into the conversation on spirituality. Other highlights of Monica’s transcendent career, includes her time as Director of Operations for ‘In Magazine’ and ‘Today in Church Magazine’. She and magazine publisher David Holmon worked to create the monthly publications that inspired its readers and reached critical acclaim. In that role, Monica interviewed celebrities about their spiritual life and personal journeys. She interviewed such notables as Kirk Whalum, Princess Zulu, Eric Roberson, Vonnetta Flowers, Evander Holyfield and Isaac Bruce to name a few. Her features stood strong next to other contributors that included Joyce Meyers, TD Jakes, and Joel Olsten. Monica’s most rewarding work was with the global music label Yoruba Records, working alongside Osunlade building a global brand and movement. In the midst of it all, Monica was called to go on a spiritual sojourn and she knew it was time to excavate and heal her traumatic childhood and generational wounds. Sharing her shadows was the next step to enable her to be all that she was born to be. Through the coaching program of Phoenix 2000, Monica learned that her pain could be used to heal others which led her into a deep spiritual examination and study of the Divine Feminine with her teachers Dr. Caroline ‘Isis’ Fuqua and Bettie Spruill. She is also a student of Transcendental Meditation and is a student of Yogini Nithyananda. Monica’s footprint now includes, the Black Women Amplified - the podcast and the forth coming Black Women Amplified Planner/Workbook. Monica continues to create and curate a destination designed to amplify, elevate and empower women around the globe. ----more---- https://blackwomenamplified.com ----more---- www.stephaniebrowncoaching.com