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Doula- A person trained to advise, inform, and offer emotional and physical comfort to a mother before, during, and after the birth of her child.Ms. Jada Metcalf stopped by to talk about why more of our Black women should consider natural child births and having an experienced Doula present.Support the show

What are Spiritual Gates?Well that is an extremely loaded question. And Reverend Kenny Rice of Beulah Baptist Church in Atlanta joined us to give us an full explanation. What are our personal Spiritual Gates?How do we know when our spiritual gates have been compromised? And recommendations on regrouping and doing whatever you can to get back to being you and being at peace with yourself.Support the show

Guest Mika Braxton joined surgery series with one very crucial message for anyone considering having any Gastric work done. This is a medical surgery with a weight loss result for some.  She shares her reasons for getting the surgery and what medical issues it addressed. Mika shares her experience after getting the Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery.  What to consider, how to prepare mentally and physically and the recovery and life after.Support the show

MS, LPC Latise Egeston discusses the effects of addiction on the entire family.  What strains may be placed on the relationship and the pain passed on to loved ones.  She also discusses ways those who are victimized by a family member addiction can reflect and process those emotions in  a healthy manner that can foster forgiveness an healing.Support the show

The Watlingtons joined us to discuss their book “The Marriage Bubble” and Building a Brand with your Spouse from a winning perspective. Continually learning from each other and being supportive of one another’s goals and dreams are just a few key components to possibly becoming a successful power couple.Support the show

Top Film & TV makeup artist, Stevie Martin gives key points when considering your contracts and earnings in the the entertainment industry.  Also, are you familiar with the Writer’s strike in Hollywood?Stevie also gives quite a few gems for independent contractors in the industry looking for different ways to stay afloat.Stevie educates us the root of the strike behind the scenes. Lastly, Stevie provided networking tips and opportunities to help you step into the entertainment world.Support the show

Podcasts have become a major outlet in media for a bevy of reasons. Whether you listen for personal knowledge, health, advice etc, there’s more than enough information to go around.But if you are looking to take a plunge into the industry then there are a few keys to podcasting we at Truth No Chaser would like to share with you.Support the show

Meet Ms. Ursula B., fellow podcaster and creator of Black Girls Getting Their Shift Together podcast. Ursula stopped by with a message for us on paying it forward as a Black podcasts. Sharing ideas, creating VALUABLE content for a bevy of listeners, supporting one another and more…Support the show

Carl Miller joins us to help us understand addiction from a different perspective.  While it maybe a different mechanism, Carl shows its the same disease that takes the same steps to defeat.  Carl shares how it started, the low points and what recovery looks like.Support the show

In out plight to be a resource for education and facts on the issues before us both personally and as a people; we have another edition of the Surgery Series!  A familiar voice to TRUTH: NO CHASER, Iyisha Taylor discusses her medically necessary breast reduction and a little liposuction on the side for her personal choice.  Iyisha shares the why it was necessary, the preparation process, sheds light on the procedure and some warnings on the recovery. Surgery such as breast reduction can be needed due to medical purposes or for cosmetic reasons. During our conversation with guest Iyisha we learned that the procedure does require you to be mentally prepared & recovery time does vary. No one surgery is the same. When it comes to the financial aspect, it is important for you to check with your insurance to find out what qualifications & requirements are needed.Support the show

Go off King: get it off your chest! Studies show 5-10% of Black Men suffer from depression, however what is more alarming is the statistics for the suicide rate among Black males has increased by 60%. Why is this? Why are our Black Men suffering in silence? Black men are in crisis and we need a new game plan to help. A first great step is offering a safe space amongst themselves that allow them to be honest when it comes to everyday things such as, fatherhood, marriage, overcoming childhood trauma, manhood, & etc. Highlighting Black men’s mental well-being does not detract from the recognition of that pain, but in fact strengthens the need for all of us to divest from harmful masculine ideals. Let’s talk about it! What does manhood mean to you? This is just the beginning of creating safe space for these hard discussions to take place.Support the show

Who doesn’t love a Top 5 debate?And since we’re the Podcast for Black People, by Black People about Everything Black, you know we had to do this one for the culture! Our personal Top 5 Rappers, Culturally iconic films and our favorite Soul Foods.So the only question that remains is…WHAT’S YOUR TOP 5???Support the show

Family Law expert fills us in on what to know going into, during and the aftermath legal considerations of a divorce.  The guest shares important legal information to have in place while still in the honeymoon phase that could bode to be valuable should things unfortunately take a turn for the worst.Nuggets of information are shared on things like 'sweat equity,' asset splitting, child custody, UCCJEA and many more! Introducing Our Guest:Cherese C. Clark-Wilson, a Founding Partner of Clark, Lowery & Lumpkin, (http://cllfamilylaw.com/ )has blazed trails in family law as a 2016 and 2017 Super Lawyer “Rising Star” of Georgia. She is a “National Top 100 Black Lawyer” for Matrimonial and Family Law for the State of Georgia and National “Top 40 Under 40” award recipient for her exemplary leadership and dedication to family law where she is also an Executive Board Member.  Cherese has also been named a “2017 Top 10 Family Law Attorney” by American Jurist Institute.Cherese earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law and was a cum laude graduate of Spelman College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science.A litigator at heart and with over 1,000 cases under her belt, Cherese has been dedicated to defining justice in the family law context for her clients and their children. Her unique approach to family law guides her in case preparation and developing trial strategies. She is respected amongst her colleagues and judges- a very important asset for clients seeking representation. She handles domestic relations cases throughout the Atlanta Metro area ranging from divorce, child custody, child support establishment and enforcement, paternity and legitimation, alimony, same-sex litigation, modifications, temporary protective orders, grandparents’ rights, and Hague Convention cases.  Cherese also served as a Guardian ad Litem in custody cases representing the best interests of children.Upon completing law school, Cherese became a Public Defender appointed to represent indigent adult and juvenile clients in Clayton County Magistrate and Superior Courts. She worked tirelessly to protect her clients’ constitutional rights which resulted in bench and jury trials, case dismissals and acquittals, and successful completion of Drug Court and Pre-trial Diversion Programs. Her excellence and success in criminal law earned her the Georgia State College of Law Michelle Ferguson-Priestly Award and pupil membership into Bleckley Inn of Court.Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Acthttps://www.lawinfo.com/resources/child-custody-lawyers/uniform-child-custody-jurisdiction-and-enforcement-act.htmlFor more information on TRUTH: NO CHASER, including booking information, updates, photos, videos and apparel please visit:https://www.thetruthnochaser.com/Support the show

Have a friend or loved one that doesn't see the signs of abuse, but you do?  Maybe you or a friend have survived emotional abuse, but need some real direction on how to take back control, thrive and live victoriously marching forward then this is the episode for YOU!Author of You Have the Power and You Survived, Now What?  journals is finishing up her next book about surviving relationships and the lessons they teach you.  Lanita has a social media presence  where she lives authentically; good, bad and ugly. The intention is to help people especially women,  that regardless to what life brings we can survive.Lanita gives us a nearly cinematic narration of her experience with being abused.  Most importantly she shared the commonly tapped vulnerabilities that are often preyed upon by by those seeking someone to control. She denotes that most predators target single mothers. Lanita also demonstrates the early signs that may not be noticeable to those in the early victim phases of a cycle of abuse.  The nuggets she shares are golden.At the culmination of her compelling story, she makes sure to leave us with the propellers to the silver lining.  Lanita highlights in a very practical manner the principles of self to which she had to adopt and guard tight that allowed her to reclaim control of her emotional life.Emotional Abuse Signshttps://www.verywellmind.com/identify-and-cope-with-emotional-abuse-4156673Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/Lanita Brinsonhttps://linktr.ee/purposechaserFor more information on TRUTH: NO CHASER, including booking information, updates, photos, videos and apparel please visit:https://www.thetruthnochaser.com/Support the show

When people often discuss addiction they tend to forget  to include how ones addiction can affect their families, especially their children. In this episode get ready to hear how Truth No Chaser co-host  Ashley Cochran and Frankie Glenn discuss the impact their parents addiction played a role in their lives and the difficulties they faced. The Effects of Addiction on Childrenhttps://extramilerecovery.com/blog/the-effects-of-addiction-on-children/How Addiction Effects the Familyhttps://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/how-addiction-affects-the-family/Support the show

Nneka Craigwell and Latisha B. Russell of Russell of Russell Craigwell Consulting, share the craft of their firm and drop some nuggets in regards to negotiating salary, training your staff, professional development, understanding the 'remote' role and more!  So much to understand in this 'post-pandemic' workforce.Lets meet the consultants:Latisha B. Russell, M.A., HR Professional, Speaker, Mentor, AuthorLatisha, founder of Latisha B. Russell and co-founder of Russell Craigwell HR Consulting, is a visionary HR strategist and Business Partner. With over 20 years of expertise leading talent management, capability building, organizational change, performance management, and improvement initiatives, she is an ambitious leader committed to developing leaders.Latisha is passionate about helping individuals reinvent their leadership, careers, and personal trajectory. Latisha possesses the agility to quickly shift from old to new paradigms in today's climate. In addition, she enjoys empowering individuals.​Latisha has served as a global HR Business partner across several industries, including healthcare, supply chain, retail, marketing, and manufacturing. Through her dedication to workforce planning, she delivered $25M to employers’ bottom line, solidifying her position as an HR leader. Latisha inspires positive cultural change while igniting and cultivating a psychologically safe environment that stimulates creative ideas, collaboration, and workforce solutions. She expertly aligns visions, values, and program strategies while leveraging existing processes, people, and technology. Her passion lies in supporting employee engagement, inclusion, and continuous learning.​Nneka CraigwellNneka, co-founder of Russell Craigwell Consulting, is a highly-regarded leader of the HR community with an impressive career spanning 20 years across various industries, including travel, apparel, and healthcare insurance. Her deep expertise in coaching, training and professional development, organization design, and labor relations has helped several startups and Fortune 100 companies create a more engaged, educated, and efficient workforce.Nneka began her HR career in an entry-level HRIS role but quickly climbed the ranks, securing her reputation as a trusted subject matter expert. Over the years, she has served as a strategic HR business partner and consultant for front-line leaders, executives, and stakeholders while developing a solid team of administrative and HR professionals. Nneka operates with keen agility supporting multiple business functions across all HR disciplines.Nneka’s career trajectory has allowed her to grow continuously as an HR professional while sharpening and amplifying her broad skill set. As part of her commitment to personal development, Nneka earned certifications throughout her career, such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional). Additionally, Nneka holds a master’s degree in human resources from Keller Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Alabama State University.  RussellCraigwellhttps://linktr.ee/russellcraigwellImportance of consultancy https://www.eisneramper.com/hr-consulting-1121/Why should you hire a HR Consulting Firmhttps://smallbusiness.chron.com/advantages-hiring-outside-hr-business-consultant-57805.htmlFor more information on TRUTH: NO CHASER, including booking information, updates, photos, videos and apparel please visit:Support the show

Derrick Townsend Hopeful Change, LLCReal solutions being led by the guardians of our community who have learned by wisdom, circumstance and experience the ways to authentically connect with the youth and foster the relationships that will truly transform major areas of crisis on the future leadership of our community.Derrick Townsend is the CEO/President of Hopeful Change, LLC in which he facilitates and oversees several programs to include summer camps, sports camps, STEM/STEAM camps, educational and enrichment programs, music, and creative arts programs. Hopeful Change, LLC also offers full-service counseling and therapeutic services. Derrick has over 20 years of experience working with inner-city, at-risk youth via community outreach, development, and programming. After several years of experience in the music and entertainment industry, Derrick felt compelled to develop a strong, effective, and reliable mentoring and mental health program to assist and address the socioemotional and socioeconomic disparities of inner-city youth. At Hopeful Change, LLC our mission is to provide services that encourage and support healthy growth and development. We recognize the key to helping one attain a more productive and rewarding life is to empower them with the skills, knowledge, and motivation necessary to help him/herself. Their vision is for all to have the freedom to grow and evolve in a community that recognizes and supports the importance of individuality. Hopeful Change, LLC is proud and blessed to have worked with over 7,000 youth and their families throughout the United States.Websitehttp://www.hope2change.com/The Value in Mentoring our Youthhttps://socialworklicensemap.com/blog/the-value-in-mentoring-our-youth-2/Benefits of Mentor Programshttps://youth.gov/youth-topics/mentoring/benefits-mentoring-young-peopleSupport the show

Wow!  Every parent, grandparent, family member or family friend of a school-age child needs this episode at their fingertips. Child Psychologist and Ph.D candidate, Millicent Phinizy shares her expertise to help us learn the facts and key information we need to know about Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder(ADHD).  Millicent discusses in-depth, the signs, symptoms, available resources and how to protect your black child from being misdiagnosed or shorted on resources.Additionally, Millicent sheds light on some of the myths regarding A.D.H.D. commonly shared within the black community, especially when it comes to medication. While some may still view an A.D.H.D. diagnosis as a negative stigma on a black child, Millicent shared how white parents are often taking advantage of resources such as Individualized Education Plans (I.E.P.) and 504 plans (see section 504 of the Americans with. Disabilities Act and in some cases, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973).For more information on this topic, please visit or contact Millicent at http://coraleeinstitute.org/The Children Left Behindhttps://www.additudemag.com/race-and-adhd-how-people-of-color-get-left-behind/For more information on TRUTH: NO CHASER, including booking information, updates, photos, videos and apparel please visit:https://www.thetruthnochaser.com/Support the show

Responsible for the care of aging and elderly adults in your family?  From structural considerations, to costs, to consultations for CNA's and caregivers, rules, laws and regulations, this episode is a wake up call to any of us with who assume or will assume the responsibility for the life quality of of an aging family member in the home.Phaedra's bio:Meet Phaedra Mashburn-Olomo, Occupational Therapist and owner of "The Neighborhood OT", specializing in healthy aging/ aging-in-place for older adults. I received my B.S. in Occupational Therapy from Florida A&M University in 2003, and my M.S. in Healthcare Administration from Utica College in 2018. In addition to being a licensed registered Occupational Therapist, I am also a Certified Case Manager, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Bringing 18 years of professional practice throughout the healthcare continuum, I understand the impact of habits, disability, and access on the prevention and management of chronic illnesses and self-care performance. Although I’ve worked across many different settings during my career, older adults have always been my favorite. I am, after all, a “Grandma’s girl”, and often accompanied my grandmother and great aunt during weekly outings where they visited the “sick and shut-in” members of our church. It was undeniably one of the most influential experiences of my childhood that would lead me to occupational therapy. I also experienced a brief encounter with caregiver burnout as a teenager, while helping my mother care for a close family friend with multiple sclerosis. These early experiences greatly influenced my perspective as a service provider, and empathy for family caregivers. Once I experienced treating patients in their homes as a home health clinician, I realized that the home environment, when safe and appropriate, is the best place for our older adults. "The Neighborhood OT" was created to provide older adults and family caregivers in our community with the education, skills, interventions, and training needed to safely remain in their homes as they age, as safely as possible, for as long as possible.http://theneighborhoodot.comFor more information on TRUTH: NO CHASER, including booking information, updates, photos, videos and apparel please visit:https://www.thetruthnochaser.com/Support the show