Shows
Cocoa Butter and CommunionRooted in Heritage: A Conversation with Chi-Chi Anyanwu and Kenyon HillHey Village! Don't forget to preorder "The Soul Story Journal: A Guide to Unbinding the Spirit." With your preorder, you will receive a digital Soul Story Starter Pack that encourages you to begin your soul work before your journal arrives. Visit www.groundedrootscollective.com/store-2 to secure your copy today.
In the episode, I am continuing to explore liberation, and to do so, I share the mic with my friends, Chi-Chi Anyanwu and Kenyon Hill, as we explore themes of our roots, heritage, storytelling, music, and the importance of land ownership (it all goes together, I promise). T...
2025-12-031h 26Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Costa Rica Reunion Tour with Carrie DuBose, Royal Williams & Aaliyah JonesVillage! I wrote a guided journal, The Soul Story Journal: A Guide to Unbinding the Spirit. For more information, please add your email to my subscription list https://www.groundedrootscollective.com/subscribe . On a future episode, I will share more about the book's journey and how you can have one in YOUR hands!
In this episode, I am reuniting with my favorite humid homies from my transformative trip to Costa Rica. We share fun facts, travel experiences, the healing power of being surrounded by elders, and the profound connections formed among one another, highlighting the importance of...
2025-11-141h 22Cocoa Butter and CommunionNavigating Uncertainty: A Personal ReflectionIn this episode of Cocoa Butter and Communion, I reflect on the challenges of the current times, particularly in light of the pandemic and its impact on personal and collective healing. I share a brief account of my own self-discovery and ancestral connection during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of incorporating spiritual practices into daily life. In this episode, I introduce the concept of micro pilgrimages and offer five accessible practices to foster connection with oneself, nature, and the universe.
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2025-10-3119 minCocoa Butter and CommunionThe Power of Our Roots with Lakiba PittmanIn this engaging conversation, I chat with my elder, Lakiba Pittman, to explore themes of identity, ancestry, and personal growth. We discuss our family ties and the importance of maintaining connections with family and ancestors. Luckily for us, Lakiba shares her journey of self-discovery through spirituality and the Black consciousness movement. Lakiba and I explore the intersections of spirituality, creativity, and the role of elders in the community, and define what unique qualities a true elder should have.
Lakiba Pittman is a professor, poet, energy healer, and community artist whose work bridges creativity, mindfulness, and social impact. She is a...
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The BlissFULL LifeHolding Space for Authenticity with Chioko Juliette Grevious✨ Holding Space for Authenticity with Chioko Juliette Grevious ✨What does it really mean to live authentically—and how do we create spaces where others feel safe to do the same?In this heartfelt conversation, host Regina Lawless sits down with Chioko Juliette Grevious, licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Grounded Roots Family Therapy Collective. Together, they explore the journey of self-discovery, the power of therapy, and how embracing authenticity can unlock healing and joy.Chioko opens up about:🌱 Her path to becomi...
2025-08-181h 00Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Complexities of Healing with Regina LawlessIn this episode of Cocoa Butter and Communion Village, we are exploring community and connection (two of my favorite topics). Regina Lawless is back, and we explore processing and navigating grief after the sudden loss of her husband, and the societal discomfort around death and mourning. She also reflects on her experience of opening up to new love while honoring her late husband, and how her relationship with herself has transformed through this journey. She shares all of this and so much more with warmth, grace, and beauty. We laugh throughout this episode as we ponder the complexities of...
2025-05-161h 15Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Unpack: Catching up with JessicaHey Village! Jessica is back for more conversation, laughter, and love. In this episode, we explore the evolution of club culture (I am not an expert, but Jessica might be). As always, you get a firsthand look into our friendship through our conversation about relationships, cultural critiques, raising children, true love, and growth.
Jessica is my platonic wife, my bestie, and my friendship soulmate. She is a professional boss baddie, an amazing mom, a beautiful friend, and she is absolutely hilarious (she needs to start writing sitcoms or do standup).
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2025-05-022h 02Cocoa Butter and CommunionConfidence Unleashed: The Journey of Self-Discovery- A Conversation with Sylmia BrittHey Village! I missed y'all, but I come bringing gifts. This episode, I am chatting with the beautiful Sylmia Britt, and we discuss the art of growth, all while maintaining joy. We share about liberating experiences like eating deviled eggs while watching Raheem DeVaughn sing his face off and self-acceptance, all while owning your essence and reinvesting in each other.
Sylmia has a background rooted in military values and enriched by experiences in the California State government. Sylmia is an accomplished author, speaker, and advocate committed to fostering growth and positive impact. Her passion for continuous learning a...
2025-04-172h 23Cocoa Butter and CommunionBasking in the Black Girl Glow: A Conversation with Regina Lawless and Jasmine NuttHey Village! Happy Black History Month, all month long. In this episode, I chat with Regina Lawless, founder of Bossy and Blissful and Jasmine Nutt, President of A Seat at the Table Community Initiative about their event, Black Girl Glow, which is a space for healing and restoration, showcasing various activities that cater to the holistic well-being of Black women. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of community support for Black women, the complexities of cultural identity, the challenges of burnout, and so much more.
Regina Lawless, MSOD, is a bestselling author, speaker, spiritual teacher, and f...
2025-02-141h 39Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Art of Letting Go: A Conversation with Chi-Chi AnyanwuHey Village! My dearest, Chi-Chi Anyanwu, is back and of course a time was to be had. On this episode, we talk about emotional journeys in friendships as well as adjusting to the new around us. We talk about the complexities of friendship breakups but finding beauty and growth within those breakups; the importance of self-reflection and loving self first. Since the two of us are heading into the Golden Girls house, we are talked about life in the mid-life stage.
Chi-Chi has been rediscovering the music of Randy Crawford, I have been rediscovering Luther Vandross (sorry m...
2025-02-071h 48Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Beauty of Social Commentary with Malikka RogersHey Village, Malikka is back and there is no introduction needed. In this episode we talk about Malikka's journey into badly edited books, cultural reflections, and relationships (hey, we've all dealt with some mess). Our conversation, as always, is dripping with humor (we funny), insights (we smart), and deep understandings of the complexities of identity and relationships (we hella deep). We touch on the challenges of aging and share personal experiences and strategies for health and wellness (perimenopause is all the rage).
Consider donating to the folks in the Altadena area. When redlining was everyday practice, this c...
2025-01-162h 23Cocoa Butter and CommunionJust my Opinion... Why Do I Need to Be Resilient?Hey Village, its been a long time and I am entering into the space with a Timbaland beat. Happy December! For this episode, it is just me, checking in.
In this episode, I am reflecting on the tumultuous events of November, particularly the recent national election and the emotional toll that some of us feel. I discuss the need for the act of caring for yourself, and the challenges of resiliency in the face of systemic oppression. I hope you feel encouraged to breathe a little, reflect, and prioritize your mental wellbeing as we face societal disruptions. ...
2024-12-0544 minCocoa Butter and CommunionCurating the Right Within Experience with Jenée JohnsonHeeyyy Village! This week, I had an engaging conversation with the lovely Jenée Johnson shares the importance of mindfulness in addressing trauma and promoting racial healing. Jenee emphasizes the need to reclaim joy and humanity through her Right Within Experience program, which aims to empower people of African ancestry through mindfulness. She emphasizes the need for a liberatory lifestyle rooted in self-love and healing, and how this can empower individuals, particularly women, to flourish in their lives.
Jenée Johnson, is an innovator in the fields of mindfulness, trauma and racial healing. She initiated and led the...
2024-10-311h 37Cocoa Butter and CommunionWalking a New Path: A Conversation with Dr. Tiffany MimmsHey Village! This week, I spend time engaging in conversation with Dr. Tiffany Mimms. Dr. Mimms shares her journey as a clinical psychologist and life coach, focusing on empowering professional women of color. Dr. Mimms reflects on her transition from psychology to coaching, emphasizing the importance of community and support for black women. She highlights the differences between therapy and coaching, the lessons learned as a black woman entrepreneur, and her views on liberation.
Dr. Tiffany Mimms, Ph.D., CPC, is a certified life and executive coach, licensed psychologist, and organizing specialist dedicated to helping women create t...
2024-10-171h 11Cocoa Butter and CommunionLiberation and Authenticity on Your Own Terms: A Conversation with Marilyn Julia BrownHeeeyyy Village! Cocoa Butter and Communion is back and I am back with my lovely guest, Thee Marilyn Julia Brown! In this episode her and I discuss her progressive Catholic upbringing, the role of spirituality in therapy, cultural identity, and disordered eating and its impact on Black women. Our loving dialogue emphasizes the need for therapists to protect their peace while navigating chaotic times and the quest for liberation.
Marilyn Julia Brown is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, registered yoga teacher, writer, musician, and energy healing practitioner located in Southern California. Marilyn firmly believes in the liberation of...
2024-10-101h 44Cocoa Butter and CommunionLiberation through Travel: A Conversation with Royal WilliamsHey village! My Nia sister, Queen Royal is here! She is new to my village and I am glad that she is on the show sharing about her experiences globe trotting, by her doggone self. She shares about her experiences of living abroad, being a migrant-not an expat, and her reasons behind her reason to leave the United States. She shares about being treated as a Black woman in other countries and discussed this concept of American privilege when globetrotting. She has even convinced me (as of this show's recording) to give scuba diving a chance (we'll see LOL).
2024-09-252h 00Cocoa Butter and CommunionEmpowerment through Self-Care and Reflection: A Conversation with Dr. Cecile GadsonHey Village! This episode, I am chatting with one of my newest comrades, Dr. Cecile Gadson. We are Nia sisters from Costa Rica (we talk more about what that is on the episode)! Our conversation explores the experiences of Black women and girls, particularly in academic and professional settings and the need to address historical legacies of anti-Blackness and implement effective interventions to facilitate healing from race-based traumatic experiences. Dr. Gadson also highlights the significance of joy, laughter, and community in the liberation of Black women.
Dr. Gadson, is a staff psychologist and African American/Black student s...
2024-09-121h 32Cocoa Butter and CommunionReproductive Health and Our Bodies: A Conversation with Dr. Akiba GreenHey Village, the doctor will see us now. In this episode, I am chatting with Dr. Green to discuss the importance of sharing reproductive health information within our families and our communities. Dr. Green emphasizes the need for comprehensive sex education and the importance of understanding one's own body and how to address the anxiety about going to the gynecologist ("You're going to put what where?"). She also gives recommendations for preparing for these visits. The conversation also touches on the disparities in black maternal health and the need for women to feel safe and empowered in their healthcare...
2024-09-051h 44Cocoa Butter and CommunionStories from our Soul with Imani MitchellImani Mitchell is back and it feels good to catch up! Her and I discuss quitting jobs (y'all, don't just go and quit your job and then put that on us) and the freedom that can come from it; navigating an artistic space, and ALL THEE AWARDS that she received from her dynamic production of Zora and Langston. Imani discusses the power in the diverse storytelling that go well beyond the narrative of Black resilience. Imani is directing a new play, "Crumbs from the Table of Joy" that will debut October 11th!! (I am going to the thea-tuhhh)
Imani is a...
2024-08-282h 08Cocoa Butter and CommunionCocoa Butter and Communion is bizaaaackHeeyyyy Village! Y'all, it is SEASON 3 of Cocoa Butter and Communion! Village, I was acting like I was in the 4th grade, on summer vacation, eating up all the snacks... running up all the electricity. It felt good to break. I want that for ALL of us.
This episode is giving you the updates in my own life, including leaving my 9-5 job, and sharing about the importance of building community (in my perspective, of course 😊).
I am reading "The Salt Eaters" by Toni Cade Bombara (amazing read!)
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2024-08-2227 minCocoa Butter and CommunionMindfulness for All. FOR ALL.Hi Village! It's just me this week, chatting it up about mindfulness, listening to "Euphoria" and "Not Like Us," wrapping up the son's school year, starting my summer session, and transitioning into a new role in my life.
Enjoy the episode. Love y'all.
2024-05-2445 minCocoa Butter and CommunionHelicopter Moms? We're Fine with That (Insert Jordan Shrug): A Conversation with Niambi LewisHey Village! Happy May! Happy pre-Mothers Day for y'all who celebrate yourself as mamas or you celebrate others as mamas.
One of my favorite people stops by and we ask ourselves, is being a helicopter mom such a bad thing? Or is it the epitome of loving your kids? My guest, Niambi Lewis, and I talk about raising our sons, the relationship we have with them, and becoming the mothers that we are proud of. We also share about relationships changing and rediscovering self. She also beat me in Black Trivia but it was close. We both p...
2024-05-091h 36Cocoa Butter and CommunionEmpowering Community through Gun Ownership and Safety: A Conversation with Nakita PriceHey Village! Happy May! On the show, I am chatting with the lovely Nakita Price. We discuss Black folks and gun ownership, the second amendment for all, gun safety, what is needed to own a gun. Nakita discusses how vital it was for her to pivot, using her skillset to make moves happen.
Nakita Price is an Oak Park native (a neighborhood in South Sacramento, CA) and she is a wife and mother of 4 children and she is a grandma to 2 grandchildren.
Nakita is the owner of 3rd Eye Watching, a Black woman owned and op...
2024-05-011h 49Cocoa Butter and CommunionWriting as a Medicine: A Conversation with Rowana Abbensetts-Dobson
Hey Village! Y'all know how much I love a good book and I love the people who know a great story to publish those good books. Black writers, writers of color, and other marginalized voices have had their stories silenced. It is so important to have these stories shared and luckily, there are people like Rowana, who see the value in those stories and does her absolute best to share them to the mainstream.
This week, I am chatting with Rowana Abbensetts-Dobson, a Guyanese-American writer, author of Departure Story, and founder of Spoken Black Girl, a publishing & me...
2024-04-241h 10Cocoa Butter and CommunionIn a 90s Kind of World, I'm Glad I Got My Girl: Chatting with Jessica BrownHey Village! THEE Jessica Brown is back and as always, we spend a lot of time key-keying. Jess just celebrated a birthday and y'all, it was a time to be had... not what she expected, not what anyone expected. Good news for y'all, we provide a synopsis. Jessica talks about online dating (some of y'all need coaches) and how to be the love you seek.
Jessica is an all around amazing human being, mom of two BEAUTIFUL babies, a director of behavioral health, she is in school full time getting her SECOND master's degree, she raps, tells j...
2024-04-192h 06Cocoa Butter and CommunionCritical Elections and Healing: A Conversation with Malaika Hill-JonesHey Village! Another therapist is in the house and what an experience for us all :). Malaika Hill-Jones, LMFT is on the show, discussing her life as a student at Howard University, the importance of being in an environment that encompasses greatness, and how to take care of yourself during this tumultuous election cycle (no one is ready for this).
Malaika, an east coast transplant with a myriad of roles, embodies the essence of resilience and holistic healing. A proud graduate of Howard University, she wears the hats of daughter, wife, boy mom (x4), and grandmother.
M...
2024-04-101h 19Cocoa Butter and CommunionSeeking a Therapist 101Hey Village! This episode, it is just me. :) A little bit about me, I am Chioko Juliette Grevious, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, and a registered Psychological Assistant, all in the state of California (west siiiiide). In addition to those things, I am also the owner of a therapy practice, Grounded Roots Therapy Collective, Inc. (website is under construction). From the beginning of my journey as a therapist, I have truly believed that it is important for therapy to be decolonized and destigmatized. The oppressive practices of therapy needs to be dismantled. I want to make...
2024-04-0352 minCocoa Butter and CommunionWe Are Hip Hop: A Conversation with Ashley AutumnHey Village! Today, we are talking about hip hop with someone who knows it well. I was incredibly fortunate to speak with Ashley Autumn, Founder and CEO of Talented Tenth Entertainment. She is not only the CEO but she produces, consults, and so much more. I'll let her tell it :). We talk about the state of hip hop, women in hip hop, and the evolution of hip hop.
Ashley is reading "Worthy" by Jada Pinkett Smith
Songs that empower her is Rhianna's "Better Have My Money" and Beyonce's "Flawless"
A woman MC's verse tha...
2024-03-1351 minCocoa Butter and CommunionBlack and Political: A Conversation with Mellonie RichardsonHey Village! This week, I am chatting with Mellonie Richardson about Black women in politics, her role in the Black Women for Political Action (BWOPA) (she is the president, y'all), getting involved, our right to vote, her legacy, and so much more.
A little about Mellonie, she is the Human Resources Director of Talent Acquisition for California State University, Sacramento, as well as the Principal Consultant of a private Human Resources and Organization Development consulting firm, Bene Consulting Group, supporting the work and efforts of Sacramento Area non-profit organizations. Mellonie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Co...
2024-02-281h 34Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Military and the Black Woman: A Conversation with Regina McGuireHey Village! Happy Black History Month! Happy month of love! This episode, I am chatting with my newest sister girl/colleague/classmate, Regina McGuire. Regina is a retired Navy woman who was running a ship like the bad ass she is. We discuss her life in the military, as a Black woman, the strong Black woman trope, motherhood, and this idea of humbleness.
In addition to be a retired Navy Veteran, she is a mental health professional that is committed to breaking down the barriers of mental health care in Black and Brown communities. Regina brings a u...
2024-02-211h 20Cocoa Butter and CommunionBlack Women Sh***: Chi Chi Anyanwu Stops ByHey Village! We are kicking off Black History Month and what better way to kick off Black History Month with a woman who celebrates her Blackness everyday? I can answer that! There isn't anything better than Chi Chi stopping by the village to drop gems about getting your life together all while parenting amazing children and finding herself throughout. We talk about who she is, at her core, awareness, and parenting our own mothers (it is hard work, y'all).
Chi Chi is reading "Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin" by John D'Emilo
I...
2024-02-011h 45Cocoa Butter and CommunionFinding Spirituality: A Conversation with Daniel GreviousHey Village! I am so lucky to have access to such a brilliant mind, day in and day out. Daniel is back! On this episode, him and I discuss spirituality and religion, the differences, his growth in both and what he wishes he knew. You get to know him a little more, which is always a beautiful thing.
Dan is reading "Making it So: A Memoir" by Patrick Stewart
I am reading articles for my classes.
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2024-01-241h 11Cocoa Butter and CommunionReproductive and Birth Justice with Aresha AuzenneHeeeyyyy, I am back! It has been a long time. Happy New Year Village! I hope your holiday season allowed rest. This week's episode can be triggering due to the content of talking about Black maternal deaths, the prevention, and the sharing of birth stories that can be traumatic for our listeners. Take breaks when you need or fast forward. Do what you need. We talk about being a doula, the history of doulas in Black communities, the maternal death crisis, and we even give some insight into our birthing stories.
This week's guest is Aresha Auzenne i...
2024-01-102h 09Cocoa Butter and CommunionBlack Women in Academia: A Conversation with Johndalyn ArmstrongHeeeyyy village! Another episode of Cocoa Butter and Communion is back on the podcast airwaves. This week, I am discussing Black women in academia with my classmate, Johndalyn Armstrong. We talk about school, not separating our Blackness from our education and our experiences, her new fondness of Janelle Monae, among other stuff. She is absolutely lovely and she has an impeccable taste in fashion (you see her frames).
Johndalyn currently volunteers for the UNHCR’s sub organization, LuquLuqu, as they offer life services to refugees on the continent of Africa.
2023-12-141h 27Cocoa Butter and CommunionA Conversation about Everything with Malikka RogersHey Village! I am joined today by my dearest, Malikka Rogers. We discuss A LOT on this episode from Bruce Willis dating rumors to ridiculousness in music to spirituality. As always, I love my conversations with her and I hope you do too. Spend some time with us on this cold November day, it should get you through your workday, your clean up day, your shopping day... its a long one :).
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2023-11-283h 05Cocoa Butter and CommunionBand of Brothers: A Conversation with RayI was curious and when I am curious, a podcast episode usually happens :). I talk about building sisterhood a lot on this podcast but this episode, I wanted to chat about building brotherhood and the expression of vulnerability. I chatted with Ray, who provided me with some insight into the work he does.
Ray is of Afro-Caribbean ancestry hailing from the little country with the big reggae sound, Jamaica. He was raised between Kingston, Jamaica and the greater New York Metropolitan area.
He is a Silicon Valley business leader within the financial technology sector. He serves as a wel...
2023-11-161h 23Cocoa Butter and CommunionUnderstanding Mom: A Conversation with my Own Mother, Venetia BrownHeeeyyy Village! Today's episode is a conversation with my mom, Venetia Brown. On this episode, she shares the history behind her own name and she clears up how she came up with mine. We talk about the things that connect us and the things that have kept us at a distance. She shares about her journey into motherhood and being a grandmother and the influence of her parents and grandparents.
Mom is reading "Truly Blessed" by Teddy Pendergrass, again. That is because, like most Black women in their 60s, she loves her some Teddy P. I am r...
2023-11-012h 04Cocoa Butter and CommunionResonated Lessons with Brandon JohnsonHey village! I have another great episode with my friend, by way of my brother, Brandon Johnson. I met Brandon Johnson YEARS ago and I am glad I did. Y'all will see why when you listen to this episode. We chat about music (we even sing a few duets), family, marriage, kids, and Berkeley hippies (I am that). This is the bio he provided for me:
Brandon Johnson , Aka Mr P. H. D pretty handsome, Dan Juan. a proud resident of Vallejo and a devoted family man. Married with five wonderful kids, Brandon's love for his family is...
2023-10-252h 09Cocoa Butter and CommunionTaking Leaps, Not Jumps with Angelique YorkThis week I am chatting with my friend and colleague, Angelique York. We talk about taking a leap, which is different than taking a jump in life and careers.
Angelique York is a multifaceted individual. Sacramento native and Los Angeles resident, licensed clinical social worker, a MSW graduate of University of Southern California (USC) with a concentration in community, organization, and business innovation and holds a BA in Business management and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Angelique’s journey has included government service at county, state and federal level. She has partic...
2023-10-201h 09Cocoa Butter and CommunionTelling Jokes and Taking Chances with Comedian G.KingI love comedy and I have had conversations on this podcast with hilarious people. This episode, I am checking in with a hilarious person that has made his career by doing standup. On this week's episode, I chat with G. King about what it was like to take a leap without a safety net, his journey, and I get all in his business about his social life. PLUS...I realized that I could collaborate on writing skits.
G. King is reading "The Art of Not Giving a F*uck" or he is hoping to read a little b...
2023-10-111h 54Cocoa Butter and CommunionGrowth and Insight with Lamarr JacksonHey Village! My guest today is my dear friend, Lamarr D. Jackson! Lamarr and I go way back like Shasta soda and I am so glad that he stopped by to share about being a big thinker, the encouragement to do so, owning land that is rightfully yours, lessons learned, raising daughters, and a rap career.
Lamarr is a husband, a father, a Sacramento State graduate (go Hornets), a future school counselor (he is going to be a fantastic one), a farmer, a Sacramento native, and he aspires to be a rapper at 45 (as a true friend, I...
2023-09-272h 24Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Best Friend Files: Jessica is HereWe are celebrating one year of Cocoa Butter and Communion! That flew by, right? To help celebrate as a community, I would LOVE to hear your thoughts about the show and I will share them on a future episode of the podcast. Has Cocoa Butter and Communion impacted your life in any way? What has been your favorite episode? Has anything provided inspiration for you to have a conversation with your own village? What have you taken away? Please share it with me! I would love to share it with everyone! Email me at cocoabutterandcommunion@gmail.com or slide...
2023-09-212h 08Cocoa Butter and CommunionOur Narratives with Rose-Stella Pierre-LouisEpisode 45 is here and it is with my girl, Rose-Stella! She is back y'all! Just as delightful as she wants to be. On this episode her and I chat about her family's origin story, the power of our narratives, lessons from mom, and of course hip hop.
Rose-Stella Pierre-Louis is a Haitian-American mother, occupational therapist, speaker, author, and transformation coach for first-generation women entrepreneurs of Caribbean and African descent. She is the founder of Stellar Transformation, LLC. Her exclusive signature coaching program, Six Figure Soft
Life - Stellar Transformation®️ Entrepreneur Experience offers a unique neuro-biology approach that...
2023-09-141h 39Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Art of Storytelling with Imani Mitchell(Cue Aaliyah's beat) It's been a long time, I shouldn't of left you... without a dope show to vibe to. But don't fret...I am back and the show is back.
This week's episode is delightful and it is with the dear soul Imani Mitchell. Imani Mitchell is a multidisciplinary artist based in Northern California who specializes in writing, directing, and acting. For the past 10 years, she has worked as a professional actor and is the founder of the film production company IAM Studios. Authenticity in storytelling is crucial to Imani's work as an artist and she s...
2023-09-061h 15Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Kids are Alright: A Conversation with Yuriah HughesHey Village! This week, I am chatting with my little cousin, 13 year old Yuriah Hughes. We chat about what it is like being a teenager these days, why she believes they get a bad rap, and what she wants adults to know. She also weighs in on who is the cooler adult, me or her mom and who makes the best fried chicken, me or her mom :).
Yuriah is 13 years old and she just started the 8th grade. She is the middle child and only girl with two brothers. She was adopted at 1 month old and has a...
2023-08-251h 01Cocoa Butter and CommunionLaying the Foundation with Alondra ThompsonHey Village ALONDRA IS HERE!!!!! I didn't care what we talked about or if we talked at all. We could have sat and stared at each other for all I care. I just adore and love her that much. The good thing for everyone is that we did talk about her, what inspired her career path, her love for her grandma, and her children and grand baby. In addition to all of that, she shared her Tupac story, which captivates me every time I hear it (I have her tell it to me when she has the chance lol...
2023-08-161h 21Cocoa Butter and CommunionHealing and Liberation with Marilyn Julia BrownHey Village! As you all know I love a good book, an independent bookstore and making sure that the bookstore stays in business because we need them. One of our local bookstores needs our support. A Seat at the Table Books is a bookstore that sells books and gifts that are geared towards Black voices, people of color voices, queer voices, and all of the voices that are wrapped in all the intersectionalities. All Cocoa Butter and Communion listeners will receive 10% off of anything in the online store if you go to the website https://www.aseatatthetablebooks.org/ from...
2023-08-091h 40Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Light that Shines Brightly- A Conversation with Chi Chi AnyanwuHeeeyyyy we are at episode 40! This week I am bringing in the heat (literally and figuratively) with Chi Chi Anyanwu. We chat about names, the elders telling us lies, drinking wine and bourbon, being a Tik Tok star (Viola Davis knows her y'all), preparing ourselves for our kids leaving, parenting and some other stuff.
A resident of Sacramento for over 28 years, Chinyere "Chi Chi" Anyanwu is a Los Angeles born, Bay area raised wife and mother of three Black children: one girl and two boys. She is an avid lover of music, books, cocktails and a firm bel...
2023-08-022h 00Cocoa Butter and CommunionTalking to Sacramento’s Future Mayor, Dr. Flojaune CoferHey Village! It has been a few weeks since the last episode but here we are, in the HEAT of the summer, but staying cool with conversation. This week, I am communing with the future Mayor of Sacramento, Dr. Flojaune Cofer. We talk about the seeds planted for greatness, books, of course, her vision and love for Sacramento and the take over of a kid's podcast (who's kid? My kid). Dr. Flo has been a leader in Sacramento for some time and I am glad she is taking center stage to lead the city into greatness. Dr. Flo's drive...
2023-07-262h 01Cocoa Butter and CommunionBeing You- A Conversation with Olivia and Dallas BrownWe are almost to episode 40 and what is a better way to celebrate than to bring in more of my family? My grandparents had 5 children and 10 grandchildren (I am #5, Olivia is #8 and Dallas is #9). On this episode we discuss us getting to know each other as adults, race and their own identities and how that continues to show up for them; we talk family, the possibilities of establishing connection and what they know to be true about their parents. As a family, we have always connected these two together but they give a glimpse into who they are as...
2023-07-072h 31Cocoa Butter and CommunionStrength Like a Mother: A Conversation with Courtney JohnsonMy husband tells me that I make friends wherever I go. I think he may be on to something because on one of our latest trips to Atlanta, at a family gathering (not even my biological family), I met one of the sweetest people and she is on the podcast today to talk about parenting children with special needs and homeschooling them; advocating for her babies during COVID, and how she cares for herself. Her and I have so much in common and it is fascinating.
Future Jeopardy Champion (you'll here about this on the episode), Courtney J...
2023-06-281h 56Cocoa Butter and CommunionConversations about Intimate Partner Violence, Consent, and Culture with Timiza WashHey Village! Today is the first day of summer and what better way than to kick it off with my dear friend, Timiza Wash. Timiza's works passionately to communicate to the community about domestic violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and teaching our boys about consent. Timiza is a boss and I would expect nothing more but it is an honor to be in the presence of her and others who are diligently making change in the community and willing to have difficult conversations.
Timiza Wash, M.Ed. has been providing direct services in various capacities for m...
2023-06-211h 41Cocoa Butter and CommunionTalking More Tomfoolery with Malikka RogersSheeee's back... Our friend of the village, Malikka Rogers is back on the show! On the last show she visited, we left on a cliffhanger and I promised she would come back. Luckily, she did! Malikka shared her insight and provided her wisdom on topics like spirituality, her crush on Stanley Tucci and his love of food, and trauma related to attending PWIs. I also publicly shared who my odd celebrity crush is (Don't judge me y'all).
Malikka is reading "Unfollow Me" By Jill Bugsy
Trust me, I am reading hella books and articles.
F...
2023-06-142h 32Cocoa Butter and CommunionTalking Body Liberation with Chrissy KingHey Village! On today's episode y'all get to hear me become a fangirl. Books and stories are so powerful and when I had the opportunity to chat with today's guest, I almost lost it. She is definitely one of my favorite modern authors. While I was reading her book, I thought "yep, this is my spirit twin and imaginary homie." My younger self mirrored hers.
I am such a huge fan of my guest, Chrissy King, author of "The Body Liberation Project: How Understanding Racism and Diet Culture Helps Cultivate Joy and Build Collective Freedom". This book...
2023-06-061h 12Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Star of Your Own ShowHey y'all. I am back! Back from vacation, back from my birthday celebration...I am just back. I have missed y'all.
I love the questions, comments, or curiosities that you send to me through email, website, and some of y'all slide in my DMs (cute, cute). So...this episode, I wanted to respond to the messages, publicly. I decided to allow Dan to ask me some questions of yours and he added some questions of his own. This episode, you learn a little bit about me; what brings me joy, what I am proud of, my passions...
2023-06-042h 14Cocoa Butter and CommunionFor the Culture: A Conversation with Malikka RogersMy lovely guest, Malikka is back and we are talking about some things that give us joy but also makes us ponder, blackness (of course), my son's choice for an influential Black American, and Jonathan Majors' ridiculousness.
Of course, we talk music but more specifically, Malikka lists her favorite music videos of all time and I do too.
Follow Malikka on Facebook (Tackling Tomfoolery), IG (@tacklingtomfool) and the Twitter (@MalikkaRodgers)
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2023-05-172h 04Cocoa Butter and CommunionMothers and Daughters: The Journey to Healing For SelfHey Village! This week, my cousin, Yolanda Hughes, is up. I am glad she is here to talk about a conversation that has been slowly unfolding for years, the relationship with her mother. This conversation was healing for me and I hope that it was for her too. I am reminded of the stories that are in our spirit to release and how some of us never do. These stories can be painful but the sharing may be incredibly important.
In this episode, her and I talk about losing the relationship with her mother at an early a...
2023-05-092h 18Cocoa Butter and CommunionTaking A Seat at the Table: A Conversation with Emily AutenriethHappy May! Or as N Sync says, "It's gonna be Maaaayyy". This week, I am conversing with Emily Autenrieth, the owner of A Seat at the Table Books. Her and I talk about the importance of indie bookstores, more than ever, decentering whiteness and how she got into the work she is in. Y'all know I love a good bookstore and this is one of the best in the area.
Emily Autenrieth was born and raised in Alaska and earned BA in Theology from Seattle Pacific and her MA in English from University of Alaska. After working a...
2023-05-041h 11Cocoa Butter and CommunionLoving and Protecting Your Peace-A Conversation with Theresa FortuneShe is back. Theresa is back and this time we are discussing protecting your peace, entering into new spaces, and loving.
Theresa Fortune is a mama, activist, author, actress, filmmaker and beautiful spirit. She discusses her film, From the Ashes (please check it out...you will be glad you did). For information on her film, please check her out on IG @fromtheashes_oakland or go to her website, www.fromtheashes.media/
2023-04-261h 48Cocoa Butter and CommunionDecentering Whiteness: Conversation with Melissa McMurreyHey y'all! I am glad you have stopped by! Today's episode I am joined by my dear friend, Melissa McMurrey and we talk about the dynamics between Black women and White women, who is responsible for dismantling racism, her work in decentering her own whiteness (because she knows it is not all about her) and what being an ally vs. being an abolitionist vs. being an accomplice is, to her.
Her and I discuss what we are currently reading and I mention reading "They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South" by S...
2023-04-181h 48Cocoa Butter and CommunionMy Man, the Myth, The Legend: Dan G is BackY'all... Dan G is back. This episode, I focus on who he is an an individual and not just "Chioko's Husband" (folks call him that in the streets). He is so much more than my husband and we talk about that, we talk about his journey as an individual, lessons learned, and what can be passed on. We are just coming back to our reality from our vacation and we are all tired (that is why this episode is late) so so very tired.
Here is the link to the show: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uhbxm-13...
2023-04-141h 44Cocoa Butter and CommunionEmpowerment, Imposter Syndrome and Soul Care with Rose-Stella Pierre-LouisCharge it to my head and not my heart, y'all. Today's episode is a little late due to...life but we are back and we are back with another great episode! This week, I welcome my spirit twin, Rose-Stella Pierre-Louis to the show so we can talk about how we met, empowerment, imposter syndrome (do you have it?) and joy and we had a joyful time.
Rose-Stella Pierre-Louis is a Haitian-American mother, occupational therapist, speaker, author, and transformation coach for first-generation women entrepreneurs of Caribbean and African descent. She is the founder of Stellar Transformation, LLC. Her...
2023-03-311h 27Cocoa Butter and CommunionSisterhood, Business, and Knowing You are that One with Sabrina BerhaneY'all we have made it to episode 25!! What a ride it has been! This week, I chat with my dear friend Sabrina Berhane, the ultimate badass. Sabrina is an entrepreneur, a mother, a sister, a friend, a community member, and the voice of reason. We talk about her beginnings, business, success, and her family. I am glad to know her and I am so in awe of her.
Sabrina is reading Wife of the Gods by Kwei Quartey
I am still reading for school
Sabrina does not listen to music except for when sh...
2023-03-151h 24Cocoa Butter and CommunionImproving Birth Outcomes: A Conversation with Troy RobertsThis week I talk with Troy Roberts, a new friend of the village. Him and I sit back and chop it up about his work as a doula. Yes, you read that right. This is a man, a man that is a doula...a Black man that is a doula. We talk about his journey into the work, his joy in the work, the passion for his work, and the stigma that he has faced. Troy wants to make sure we establish community with one another and I am here for it.
Troy is currently reading Black a...
2023-03-082h 12Cocoa Butter and CommunionLife Transitions with Black Joy and PeaceWe have marched into March with another episode and another phenomenal guest. This week, I chat with Brandy Jones-Thomas! She is the professor that we all should of had.
Brandy is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has been a practicing Clinician for 15 years, primarily working in Community based Non-Profits, and County mental health programs in South Sacramento. Brandy has also worked as a Foster Care Social Worker. Brandy completed her Bachelor's degree in criminal justice while on active duty in the US Air force as a military police officer. Brandy is a disabled Veteran of th...
2023-03-011h 35Cocoa Butter and CommunionLessons in Life with Makeda BerhaneI am back y'all! On this week's episode, I talk with the beautiful and fly Makeda Berhane. Makeda is the co-owner of the greatest coffee shop, Tiferet. She is also a beautiful human being with so much to share about her upbringing in central California, her origin, love, life, and family. She also discusses how her beautiful daughter changed her perspective.
Makeda is currently listening to Leon Bridges and India Arie.
Makeda is reading "Seven Days in June" by Tia Williams and "More than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Sa...
2023-02-211h 32Cocoa Butter and CommunionPoetic Justice with J. RoweThis week I catch up with J. Rowe (y'all will learn that I cannot call her by her government name). She is an educator and a poet and I am so glad that she stopped by the village to share about what she has been up to! This episode we talk about what happens when things fall apart, taking chances, and of course, boundaries.
J. Rowe is currently reading Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation by Rev. Angel Kyodo Williams, Lama Rod Owens, and Dr. Jasmine Syedullah
I am reading things about personality development for...
2023-02-081h 23Cocoa Butter and CommunionFinding Your Joy with Dr. Malakai CotéThere is no one better to talk about joy with than Dr. Malakai Coté. He exudes it. Many of us are feeling weighed down by Tyre Nichols' death, as well as the many before him. Many of us feel like we have to keep going. Is there a way that we can find our joy? How do we hold onto it when it doesn't feel like it is there? Dr. Coté discusses Black aliveness through joy and so much more.
Malakai Coté, Ph.D. (he/him or they/them) is a licensed psychologist, clinical supervisor, and consultant whos...
2023-02-011h 34Cocoa Butter and CommunionIntentions and Relationships: Jessica is BackAs Shawn Carter said, "Guess who's bizaack?" My bestie, Jessica has returned to the village with a headset y'all! This episode we talk about becoming intentional in our relationships, lessons learned in love and moving forward after heartbreak.
The song that reminds Jessica of falling in love for the first time is Maxwell's "Whenever, Wherever, Whatever" and my picks were Donny Hathaway's music "Love, Love, Love" "A Song for You" and "You Were Meant For Me".
The book that changed Jessica's perspective this past year was: "Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide for Reclaiming Yourself" by...
2023-01-242h 00Cocoa Butter and CommunionTalking Colorism with ErickaThis week's guest is a friend of the village, Dr. Ericka Burns is back y'all and this time we are talking colorism within our community. This is a topic of conversation that comes up indirectly and directly ALL the damn time so let's address it.
Ericka is not doing a lot of reading these days (chile, she is busy and has too many books to choose from) but she is watching good television. She talks about her love for a Netflix show, Pressure Cooker. In addition to watching good, binge worthy television, she is listening to Megan T...
2023-01-181h 57Cocoa Butter and CommunionChecking In With My Son, AlexMy son, Alex drops by the podcast this week to talk about parenting, my style of parenting, having a village and music, of course. We share a lot of laughs, especially about his relationship with his dad.
Alex is currently reading, "Stamped From the Beginning" by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Chioko is reading "Ausomely Aaron" a children's illustrated book by Alexander Grevious (Yes!! This Alex!!). The book is about being on the spectrum and realizing that all of the things that made Aaron different were actually his superpowers.
Alex's album of the year is...
2023-01-101h 29Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Start to Being a Good Ancestor is to PrepareI know the topic of death and dying is scary. We don't like to talk about it or think about it. I wanted to talk to someone who helps people through this to plan for the future of their family. This week's episode, I am joined by my brother-in-law, David Grevious, to discuss what his idea of a good ancestor is and a particular way to prepare to be that good ancestor. David specializes in life insurance and he provides a personalized, knowledgable insight into providing what the folks need. We had a great discussion about changing careers, his...
2023-01-041h 58Cocoa Butter and CommunionAccessing a Cry SpaceHappy all the things y'all. This week's guest is Erin Walker, she is the founder of The C.R.Y. Space. In June of last year, Erin lost her younger sister Jessica to a fentanyl overdose. Erin and I talk about how her grieving has found purpose.
For more information about her organization, the C.R.Y. Space, contact her at couragereallyisyours@gmail.com
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2022-12-271h 44Cocoa Butter and CommunionHope and Healing: Suicide Prevention and Advocacy with Kevin BerthiaKevin Berthia stopped by the village to share his story of a suicide attempt, depression and what his life looks like now. We talk about his journey to the Golden Gate Bridge, the picture that captured his dark day and his mission to save others. Depression is not always darkness. Sometimes depression can look like the smiling face that greets you at your local coffee shop or your best friend that always has the tea and provides the great times. Depression is real. Anxiety is real and suicide happens in our community. Suicide deaths are increasing among Black folks a...
2022-12-201h 45Cocoa Butter and CommunionAccessing Spiritual Tools with Mama LaiwahThis week's episode features the wonderful Mama Laiwah who is in these spiritual streets. She is a spiritist, spiritual counselor, a tarot reader, and an overall badass. She works with folks dealing with life’s daily crisis so if this is you, go ahead and contact her. Her work connects y'all to your inner power through the use of spiritual tools and by spiritual tools, she means tarot reading, spiritual baths/cleansing, candle work, incense work, meditation, prayer/affirmations and spiritual counseling. She is such a delight to work with and talk to!
Mama Laiwah is reading "Pra...
2022-12-132h 12Cocoa Butter and CommunionDifficult Conversations with My BrotherIn this episode, my brother and I discuss growing up in a multigenerational household, the love of our grandparents, the community we were raised in, parenting, and our relationship. Hopefully this episode is a start to a larger conversation that needs to happen to begin a healing process. Y'all will also see what I have to deal with on a regular basis by being the little sister (it has been like this my entire life).
Nate is currently listening to West Coast hip hop, as always. He is reading "Four Hundred Souls" by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi a...
2022-12-071h 55Cocoa Butter and CommunionLove and LossThis week I talk with my lovely and entrepreneurial sister-in-law, Rosalind Grevious. Over 13 years ago, Rosalind and her siblings lost their mother from a battle with breast cancer and over 20 years ago, they lost their father. We talk about the loss of parents, stories of love and Luther Vandross, and self discoveries. Oh and she shares a little about her new business.
Rosalind is reading books on business management. I am still sifting through Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey and we are both still stuck in the 90s music wise.
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2022-12-011h 59Cocoa Butter and CommunionDefining BlacknessThis week, the village welcomes my friend, Kenyon Hill, father, soccer aficionado, coach, and trainer; history buff, music connoisseur and so much more. He was one of the first people I met that shared a similar upbringing, which we have talked about several times. On this episode, he shares about his upbringing in a predominately white space, his Tennessee roots and the greatness of his parents.
Kenyon is reading: The Fall of the House of FIFA: The Multimillion-Dollar Corruption at the Heart of Global Soccer by David Conn
Kenyon is listening to his own playlists. Fo...
2022-11-221h 41Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Complexities of ForgivenessHey Village! Guess who's bizaack? Jessica is! Nothing gives me greater joy than laughing but to laugh with my bestie is one of the best feelings. This episode, Jessica and I are talking about the complexity of forgiveness and what that truly means to us. We also share songs that we were singing, at a young age, that we had NO business singing (where were our mamas?)
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2022-11-161h 44Cocoa Butter and CommunionOuch... When the Church HurtsWe are discussing church hurt this week. Hear me out... many of us have been hurt by the church. Maybe you felt the sting if you had a baby in your adolescent years, or maybe you started to embrace who you fully were and came out as gay or trans... maybe you wore red fingernail polish and the church mothers whispered behind your back. Or maybe your church has failed to address the value of Black lives and have preached sermons to smile when a victimizer harms you and others that look like you... all of this and other...
2022-11-082h 12Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Beauty of a SisterhoodIn my Shug Avery voice (sing it with me)
"Sister,
you've been on my mind
Sister, we're two of a kind
So sister,
I'm keepin' my eyes on you... "
This is what I hum to myself every time I think of the sisterhood I am fortunate to have. This week's episode I am fortunate to have chatted with my dear sister girlfriends, Jessica and Shannon. We are broadcasting LIVE ya'll at Shannon's hair salon, Naturalistic Hair Salon and Spa! We talk sisterhood, growing, heartbreak and the joy of being in community...
2022-11-031h 32Cocoa Butter and CommunionHealing and RedemptionThis week, I am chatting with my cousin, Dion (with the good hair) about incarceration, the fighter spirit, healing and joy. Our conversation was enlightening and needed. I hope you all enjoy.
Dion is reading text for a promotion and I am reading articles on betrayal trauma for class. Dion is listening to Bay Area (Yayyyy Arrreeeaaaa) rap and I am listening to Tevin Campbell's "I'm Ready" album (Tevin was my 10 year old dream husband).
Let me know your thoughts! Send me an email at cocoabutterandcommunion@gmail.com and follow me on IG @cocoabutterandcommunion
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2022-10-251h 25Cocoa Butter and CommunionLove & MarriageThe spouse is in the hizzouse. I had the honor of having my husband, Daniel, stop by Cocoa Butter and Communion to share with EVERYONE the joys of being married to me and how easy it is. Well... to find out if that is true, you are just going to need to tune in, won't ya?
We talk about how our journey started, how we love, what love means to us and how he had the nerve to pull the 'ol bait and switch when it came to his preference over East coast hip hop.
T...
2022-10-192h 05Cocoa Butter and CommunionTalking Womanism and the All the Foolishness with MalikkaMy lovely guest, Malikka stops by and discusses womanism, blackness, the tomfoolery she sees on Eartha Kitt's internet that is making her teeth itch and finding her own joy.
Malikka is reading: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker by Damon Young
Chioko is reading: White Tears/Brown Scars by Ruby Hamad
Malikka is listening to: The Forever Story (Artist: JID), Age/Sex/Location (Ari Lennox), Zyah Belle (Yam Grier)
Chioko is listening to: Phyllis Hyman (more specifically "You Know How to Love Me" and "Betcha By Golly Wow"
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2022-10-112h 47Cocoa Butter and CommunionLet’s Talk About Sex Baybee (In our Salt-N-Pepa Voice)Dr. Ericka Burns stopped by and it was my pleasure to talk to her about...well, pleasure. Tune in to hear our discussion about pleasure mapping, raising sex positive kids, fantasy novels and of course, Beyonce.
Check out what Dr. Burns is reading:
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Is it time for "the talk"? visit: www.sexpositivefamilies.com
Follow Dr. Burns on IG, Twitter and Tik Tok (when she is not banned lol) @DrErickaB
2022-10-051h 34Cocoa Butter and CommunionThe Vulnerability CapeThis is a good one y'all. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Theresa Fortune; mama, activist, author, actress, filmmaker and beautiful spirit. We talk about the heat (we were going through a heatwave), vulnerability in relationships and in the community. For information on her film, please check her out on IG @fromtheashes_oakland or go to her website, www.fromtheashes.media/
2022-09-272h 03Cocoa Butter and CommunionHeeeeyyy Village, One time for the First EpisodeY'all! It is the first episode of Cocoa Butter and Communion, the podcast that discusses relationships within families, friends and celebrates the complexities and beauty of Black folks. We are going to be addressing real shit and I am excited to do it with all of you, The Village. Wanna stay in touch? Contact me via email at cocoabutterandcommunion@gmail.com , check me out on IG @cocoabutterandcommunion and follow me on Twitter @CBandCommunion
2022-09-2311 min
Ms. Wanda's Full Circle RadioEp. 2025 Black Women's Wellnes and Mindfulness - Jessica Brown, Chioko Grevious and Jill WestonSaturday’s episode of Full Circle was dedicated to health and wellness. The Black Women’s Health and Wellness Conference founders Jessica Brown and Chioko Grevious opened the show to discuss free virtual wellness activities open to black women so that we can continue on our health journey even during this time. In partnership with Carrie’s Touch and the First Baptist Church, events are free and offer a variety of programs including Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, the Healing Grace Wellness Series and even group therapy, all to help heal the mind, body and soul.
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2020-07-141h 42
Staying SEL:Connected in Sac City1: Staying Connected with a Sac City FamilyThis week’s episode focuses on the voices of a student and parent in Sac City and how they have been impacted during these times. We’re joined by 6th grade student Alex Grevious and his mother, Chioko, who will share their perspectives on challenges and successes on distance learning and hopes for the future. This week’s episode will feature the SEL Competency of Self-Awareness and tips for how to practice Self-awareness during these challenging times.
For more information about our student guest, Alex Grevious, please visit his website: www.alexgrevious.com. His podcast is The...
2020-04-2943 minMs. Wanda's Full Circle RadioEp. 1926 Angels in Disguise & Black Women's Health and Wellness ConferenceFull Circle Radio with Ms. Wanda - Empowerment through Conversation:
Original Air Date: 7/6/2019
July is African American Bone Marrow Awareness month and the perfect time to create awareness about this major health disparity afflicting the black community that is not often discussed. Dr. Indria Gillespie, Founder/CEO of Angels In Disguise aims to spread the word about getting on the registry, and the fact that only 23% of African Americans are currently on the registry.
Hour 2 welcomes back Chioko Grevious and Jessica Brown, founders of the Black Women's Health and Wellness Conference. Last year over...
2019-07-101h 34
The Alex Speaks PodcastChatting with My Mom, Chioko GreviousIn my first episode I’ll be interviewing my mom, Chioko Grevious. The founder of the Juliette Health Organization, and the Sacramento Black Women’s Health and Wellness Conference. She’s got jokes, passion, and a favorite t-shirt!!!
2019-05-1814 min