I had the pleasure of speaking to Joél Leon, a remarkable storyteller from the Bronx who has turned his influence and platform into a source of motivation for so many. We talked about the power of storytelling, mental health, growing up in an inner-city, and how despite our differences, we had some things in common. My biggest revelation from our conversation is that it truly is okay to reach out for help when you need it. If you or someone you know is dealing with suicidal ideation, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Guest Bio:
"Joél's words are where I go when I need some inspiration. And he never lets me down." - Lin-Manuel Miranda (Yeah, that Lin.)
Joél L. Daniels, also known as Joél Leon, is a performer, author and story-teller who writes and tells stories for Black people. Born and raised in the Bronx, he specializes in moderating and leading conversations surrounding race, masculinity, mental health, creativity and the performing arts, with love at the center of his work and purpose. He is the author of "Book About Things I Will Tell My Daughter" and "God Wears Durags, Too". He’s worked with The Gates Foundation, HBO and the TODAY Show, and has been featured in Newsweek, Blavity, Medium, BBC News, Sirius XM, Forbes, The Huffington Post and others. His recent TED talk on healthy co-parenting has been viewed over 1.2M times, globally. To learn more about Joél, visit: msha.ke/joelakamag
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