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BBLVK Jewel Podcast3.1- BBLVK Melanin and RhythmHey there, bblvk jewels! We've got a gem from the past for you. This episode, shot live years ago, has been tucked away in our safe. Now, it's time to dust it off and share this treasure. This episode's spotlight is on Dr. Timothy Owens Moore, who is quite the sensation! 🎓 He's a physiological psychologist with an enviable academic journey that took him from Lincoln to Howard University. For over two decades, he's juggled various roles - as a professor, researcher, activist, and scholar. He's been spreading his wealth of knowledge across Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, and Fayetteville State Uni...2023-12-211h 40BBLVK Jewel Podcast2.9 - BBLVK ConsciousnessWelllll we told y’all a freight train was coming! Season two is officially a WRAP!! Tap into the season finale with special guest Dionna Hall (@being.her). @being.her is a wife, mother, sister, friend, and an overall BOSS! On this episode Dr Reliable Jewel and @being.her discuss their journey of BBlvk consciousness and what it’s consisted of for each other. This episode talks about remaining friends through spiritual evolutions, glow ups and grow ups, love, light, and tons of laughs. And since Dr Reliable Jewel and Dionna Hall are links, Sorors, and members of the illustrious Delt...2020-09-032h 22BBLVK Jewel Podcast2.8 - BBLVK SexualityLet’s talk about sex baybeee! Well sexuality that is. On this episode, Dr Reliable Jewel is joined by mental health counselor and healer Ms. Taryn Hayward (@lilaspieana). Listen in as Ms. Hayward and Dr Reliable Jewel discuss their journey to sexuality and how trauma impacted their journeys. Join us in a healing conversation that will surely make you laugh, think, reflect, and hopefully propel you into healing. We love to love you BBLVK Jewels, thank you for tuning into season 2!2020-08-201h 39BBLVK Jewel Podcast2.7 - BBLVK FinancesFinances can be a very touchy subject that most people tend to avoid. In this episode, our guests Deshawn and Lavell Grant, bust pocketbooks and wallets wide open by examining mindsets and practices to encourage financial literacy. Tune in for a very informative episode that will encourage, correct, and inspire you to become an abundant being! Let’s heal our pocketbooks and wallets!2020-08-061h 28BBLVK Jewel Podcast2.6 - BBLVK PsychologistsIn this episode, Dr. Reliable Jewel is joined by her colleagues Dr. Sarah Cunningham and Dr. Reginald Riggins. Listen as they discuss important healing tips as well as their journey of becoming Clinical Psychologists. This is an opportunity to hear three psychologists discuss the trials, tribulations, and importance of being Black Psychologists. This episode is in memory of Dr. Nathan Harper and Dr. Rosemary Hadley.2020-07-231h 49BBLVK Jewel Podcast2.5 - BBLVK Rap Pt. 4On this episode, join Dr Reliable Jewel and Fatimah Patrice aka Mocha Mami in a spirited conversation about one of our favorite topics to discuss, Hip Hop culture, rap music specifically (don’t know if this sounds right). Listen in as Fatimah Patrice and Dr Reliable Jewel take you through their vision boards for this episode and stick around for the Behind the Lyrics with Fatimah Patrice. Artists can come a dime-a-dozen, but there is only one Mocha Mami...Emerging from the elite Bay Area music scene in California, Hip Hop/Neo Soul recording artist Fatimah Pa...2020-07-091h 38BBLVK Jewel Podcast2.4 - BBLVK Masculinity Pt. 2In this sequel to BBLVK Masculinity, Dr. Reliable Jewel and guest BBLVK Jewel Lorenzo Lewis explore the impact patriarchy, trauma, and transgenerational systemic oppression have on black masculinity. This spirited conversation explores personal experiences, historical facts, and is packed with tons of laughs. Lorenzo Lewis is a mental health advocate who teaches, trains, and encourages barbers to become mental health advocates for Black men and boys. Like, comment, subscribe, and SHARE. Thank you!!Social media information & Book linkInstagram: @lorenzoplewisTwitter: @lorenzoplewisLink to website & book: lorenzoplewis.com2020-06-251h 07BBLVK Jewel Podcast2.3 - BBLVK MotivationOn this episode we have as our guest author, healer, and dynamic speaker Warren Wright. Warren and Dr. Reliable Jewel discuss motivation as they recap the vision boards done for this episode, moments when motivation was low, and tons of BBLVK jewels for coping.Warren B. Wright is a licensed professional counselor-Intern and a National Certified Counselor. He is a native of South Carolina who traveled around the world as a military child. Warren is an alumnus of Georgia Southern University where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, minor in Public Health and his Master’s degr...2020-06-111h 19BBLVK Jewel Podcast2.2 - BBLVK Rap Pt. 3On this episode take a trip down memory lane with Dr. Reliable Jewel and Ronald as they discuss their love for Hip-Hop. Ronald talks more about his early rapping career and Dr. Reliable Jewel recalls the moment she became KEM. This hilarious conversation is music memories, healing music moments, and aspirations.2020-05-281h 11BBLVK Jewel Podcast2.1 - BBLVK Jewel Intro_Chopped & Screwed Pt. 2Founder and VP, Dr Reliable Jewel and Ronald Pikes discuss the journey leading up to season 2 of the BBLVK Jewel Podcast. During this episode, Reliable Jewel (with a little assistance from her dog, Garvey) and Ronald discuss grief and its impact on life, briefly discuss current world events, and our opinions on healing. Continue to tune into season 2 for more BBLVK Jewels.2020-05-161h 10
The Folding Chair with Osyrus BollyRespiration through Restoration! Normalizing healing, destroying negative stigmas and raising mental health awareness in the Black community with Dr. Alexis Davis and Lorenzo Lewis.Welcome back to episode 2 of The Folding Chair podcast! The title derives from a #ShirleyChisholm quote "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair". Shirley Chisholm is a true hero #MrsAmerica and an inspiration to many across the world. This episode our guests are Dr. Alexis Davis who is a professor, clinical psychologist and owner BBLVK JEWEL podcast, events, marketing and collective and Lorenzo Lewis founder of The Confess Project. We hope this conversation inspires the black community to invest in long lasting change around the topic of mental health and illness awareness.2020-04-1756 minBBLVK Jewel Podcast1.7 - BBLVK Masculinity Pt. 1On this episode, Dr. Reliable Jewel welcomes guest Dr. Nathan Harper to drop some BBLVK Jewels. Dr. Reliable Jewel and Nathan Harper discuss masculinity through the lens of being Black, the lack of Black males within the field of Psychology, being in the same doctoral program at an HBCU, and the impact of being Black within the field of Psychology. Dr. Harper brings a unique perspective to what BBLVK masculinity means to him by breaking down his vision board for the episode with dope Black male figures including Pimp C, Andre 3000, Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, and Malcolm X....2019-05-161h 40BBLVK Jewel Podcast1.6 - BBLVK TheaterThis episode will take an in-depth view of an interesting intersection of BBLVK St., Theatre, and Hip-Hop. Dr. Reliable Jewel brings on guest Dr. Nicole Hodges Persley. Dr. Hodges Persley is an Associate Professor of Theatre and the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at a PWI in the midwest region. She teaches courses on Hip-hop, acting, auditioning, African American theater, critical race theory, improvisation, and transnational performance. Dr. Hodges Persley is a professional actor and director with credits in theater, film, and television. She is a member of SAG/AFTRA, AEA Equity, SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society...2019-05-0249 minBBLVK Jewel Podcast1.5 - BBLVK Mental WellnessIn this episode, Dr. Reliable Jewel discusses the intersection of BBLVK and Mental Health with Jasmin Pierre, certified Peer Support Specialist, Mental Health Advocate, Certified Mental Health First Aid Responder, Author of the Self-Help Book “A Fight Worth Finishing," and developer of the app The Safe Space (please go download!). Personal stories of experiences at this intersection will be shared as well as the joy and pain that can come from arriving at this intersection. https://www.bblvkjewel.com/Jasmin Pierre social media: @ itsthesafeplace and @majesticdopenesslocs2019-04-181h 08BBLVK Jewel Podcast1.4 - BBLVK Rap Pt. 2 (K.C. Edition)On this episode of BBLVK Jewel Podcast, Dr. Reliable Jewel discusses Blackness with soulful hip-hop artist and educator, Sauce. Dr. Reliable Jewel and Sauce go through a journey of Sauce’s music selected by Dr. Reliable Jewel. Additionally, the two discuss their Kansas City roots and growing up in the area. https://www.bblvkjewel.com/Artist’s Website - www.theycallmesauce.com2019-04-041h 09BBLVK Jewel Podcast1.3 - BBLVK TraumaOn the third episode of BBLVK Jewel podcast, Dr. Reliable Jewel breaks down trauma, specifically at the intersection of Blackness. Dr. Reliable Jewel provides the listeners with a thorough breakdown of trauma and research regarding the ways in which trauma impacts development throughout the lifespan. Dr. Reliable Jewel wraps this podcast episode up with an interview with Ancestor Eartha Kitt to mirror the interview conducted by Kendrick Lamar with Tupac off of To Pimp a Butterfly. https://www.bblvkjewel.com/2019-03-2151 minBBLVK Jewel Podcast1.2 - BBLVK Rap Pt. 1On the second episode of BBLVK Jewel, Dr. Reliable Jewel welcomes guest Cuee and Dr. Simone Savannah for a fun and informative conversation guided by the works of the guest. Cuee is a hip-hop artist from Chicago who is making a way through the music scene. Dr. Simone Savannah is an author, spoken word artist, and wellness motivator to name a few. This episode will discuss the intersection of BBLVK St., Hip-hop, and literature. The episode will begin a conversation on the healing components of Hip-hop and literature and will also discuss identities outside of the aforementioned intersections (LGBTQIA+, sexuality...2019-03-0741 minBBLVK Jewel Podcast1.1 - BBLVK Jewel Intro_ Chopped & ScrewedThe chopped and screwed intro for BBLVK Jewel. Dr. A talks about her journey, what BBLVK Jewel means, and what you can expect from BBLVK Jewel this year. Stop by the website (www.bblvkjewel.com) and check us out. Enjoy.2019-02-2143 min