Kid Onyx was born out of Nia's passion to provide essential tools for the children she serves in the vibrant communities of Los Angeles, Compton, and Inglewood. As a social worker, Nia recognized the need for resources that truly resonated with the experiences of her young clients.
Nia created Kings and Queens Emotion Cards, a revolutionary tool designed to help young black children identify and manage their emotions. In a time of heightened stress and uncertainty, especially during the pandemic, these cards offer a lifeline for children navigating through challenging emotions
With disruptions in schooling, sleeping schedules, and social interactions, it's more important than ever to equip children with the skills to manage their emotions effectively. The Kings and Queens Cards serve as a guiding light, helping children regain stability and confidence as they transition back to their everyday routines.
In this episode, Nia and I delve into her own journey with controlling emotions, how she became interested in mental health counseling and, into the transformative impact of social-emotional learning and the invaluable role that Kid Onyx plays in supporting the emotional well-being of children of color. We also get into her podcast What’s good with you - where she and her co-host seek to eliminate stigmas for black millennials and Generation Z to encourage healthy emotional regulation.
00:00 - Intro
03:20 - Balancing it all
05:00 - 9-5 therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic and making the switch
07:40 - Background in therapy
10:30 - Nia as a kid
16:00 - Verbalizing emotions
18:10 - The draw to psychology
22:40 - Biggest concerns in child therapy (before creating Kid Onyx)
24:45 - Emotional regulation
26:35 - Teaching kids emotional regulation and how to cope
28:15 - 35th St. Builders sponsorship
29:10 - Aha moment
31:35 - Kid Onyx
39:35 - Marketing Kid Onyx
39:50 - What's next for Kid Onyx?
40:50 - Entrepreneurial goals
44:15 - Biggest reward as a therapist
47:10 - What's Good With You? podcast
50:40 - What led you to hopping on the mic?
53:20 - Approach to W.G.W.Y.
59:35 - Becoming the person you want to be
1:04:15 - Rapid fire
Show notes:
https://www.kidonyx.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_kidonyx/
https://linktr.ee/whatsgoodwithyou?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=07607bb2-62e5-4067-874d-917ea162c70c
Book recommendations:
The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz: https://amzn.to/3JfcH68
All About Love - Bell Hooks: https://amzn.to/3TZtCyD
Worthy - Jada Pinkett Smith: https://amzn.to/4417QyX
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