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She Slays the Day with Dr. Lauryn Brunclik316 - The Burnout Epidemic: Rewiring Wellness Through Systems, Not Self-Care feat. Dr. Veirdre JacksonIs burnout really a personal failing—or is the system setting us up to fail? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with award-winning educator and leadership coach Dr. Veirdre Jackson to challenge one of the most harmful myths in healthcare: that self-care alone can fix burnout. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in responsibilities and being told to “just breathe,” this conversation is your lifeline.Together, they unpack why community care must replace performative self-care, how trauma lives in the nervous system, and what leaders can do to regulate their own stress before man...2025-06-081h 11
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityTrauma Through The Lenses Of GenderIn this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity, Dr. Veirdre Jackson is joined by guest co-host Brandon Brown for a courageous conversation that explores trauma through the lens of gender. Together, they unpack the ways gender identity and societal expectations shape how individuals experience, express, and heal from trauma.
Whether you're on your own healing journey or supporting someone through theirs, this episode is a must-listen.
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityLiving with PurposeThis week on The Flip Side of Adversity, Dr. Jackson is joined by special co-host Dr. Zenida Driver—therapist, visionary, and founder of Right Path Counseling. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Driver opens up about her deeply personal journey to discovering her purpose, one filled with unexpected U-turns, long pauses, and meaningful detours.
She shares how those moments of uncertainty ultimately shaped her calling: to empower others to find and follow their unique path. With wisdom rooted in reflection and persistence, Dr. Driver reminds us that purpose isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about ho...2025-04-2557 min
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityAwakening the Arts in EducationDr. Dermell Brunson’s journey from musician and youth pastor to founder of Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) is a testament to the transformative power of the arts.
In this episode, he shares how his early experiences in music and leadership shaped his vision for using creative expression as a tool for youth empowerment, mental wellness, and community impact. Discover how the arts can inspire resilience, break barriers, and create lasting change for the next generation.
2025-03-2058 min
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityRise Up, Rebel!In this episode, we sit down with education activist, Dr. Danielle Martin, who is challenging the norms and leading a movement for change through education. This is a bold and inspiring conversation dedicated to the dreamers, disruptors, and changemakers who refuse to settle for unjust systems.
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Rooted2Thrive:Conversations That Elevate Our HumanityLeading with Heart Centered Listening with Dr. Veirdre JacksonOverviewIn this episode of Rooted2Thrive Conversations That Elevate Our Humanity, host, Rochelle Peterson-Ansari, engages in an inspiring conversation with Dr. Veirdre Jackson, a certified trauma trainer, entrepreneur, CEO of Living Strong Consulting, author and host of the Flipside of Adversity Radio Show. Dr. Jackson shares her expertise on the importance of heart-centered listening, particularly in educational settings. The discussion explores the concept of active listening, understanding underlying beliefs, and creating environments where individuals feel safe, seen, and valued. Join us to hear Dr. Jackson share personal anecdotes and practical strategies for cultivating empathy, f...2025-03-1153 min
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityThe Hardwork of Heartwork: It's a matter of the Soul“The Hardwork of Heartwork: It's a Matter of the Soul, delves into the journey of introspection, highlighting how an acceptance of our own flaws opens the door to deeper empathy and true growth. By cultivating self-awareness and compassion, we unlock the ability to see and appreciate the beauty and humanity in others, fostering deeper, more meaningful connections that lead to collective change.
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityFrom Corporate to Cancer to Collab Queenn this powerful and inspiring episode, Dr. Veirdre Jackson sits down with Deana Jean to discuss how a devastating cancer diagnosis transformed her life’s path—from corporate executive to the driving force behind a dynamic collaboration movement. Deana opens up about her journey, the challenges she faced, and how she turned adversity into an opportunity to uplift and connect with others.
Tune in as we explore resilience, reinvention, and the power of collaboration in the face of life’s greatest obstacles. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityFind Your Strength: Staying Consistent on Your Wellness JourneyStaying committed to your wellness goals isn't just about motivation it's about consistency, mindset, and building habits that last. In this episode of The Flip Side of Adversity, we sit down with Coach Dionna Lee Harris and members of Find Your Strength Fitness to tackle the biggest obstacles that cause people to give up before they see results. Why do so many start strong but struggle to stay on track? What strategies can help you push past setbacks and plateaus? Together, we'll uncover the keys to creating sustainable fitness habits, the power of accountability, and the importance of celebrating...2025-02-211h 12
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityUnbroken - Turning Adversity into Purpose and ProsperityThis episode will delve into the journey of Nanye Kofi, who transformed personal hardships into a springboard for success. Learn how resilience, faith, and a commitment to serving others drove him to build thriving businesses and inspire change in the world of finance, fashion, and perfumery.
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityFrom Wounds to Wisdom: The Beauty of TransformationWe explore how healing past pain unlocks the strength and clarity needed for personal growth. I’ll share actionable steps and inspiring insights to help you embrace your wounds as stepping stones toward a more empowered version of yourself. Together, we’ll uncover the beauty in transformation and how it can lead to a life of purpose, resilience, and wisdom.
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityPlotting Your Path: Charting Your Personal & Professional GPS SuccessHow many times have you said, if I knew then what I know now? Well, what do you do with that information? Do you meditate on it, journal it or share it? Today I'm here to humbly share my story of how I learned the power of placing entries into your personal and professional GPS.
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityHow To Build A 7-Figure Sales Team Without Spending One DimeChe Brown is a globally renowned giant in the sales world. He has cracked the once-elusive code of entrepreneurial success with a game-changing model that unlocks unlimited financial potential, power and wealth. In just six short years, he has dominated the sales space, coaching thousands of rising business leaders to achieve exponential growth and success in their industries, to the tune of over $400 million and counting. His acclaimed 7-Figure Sales Team concept has forever erased the outdated notion that generating revenue in business is a sole-source game – instead illustrating it is indeed a team sport.
Join Che Bro...2025-01-241h 03
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBars & Books: Brea Miles Drops GemsThis week, we chop it up with Brea Miles, the Christian hip-hop artist spitting truth and dropping a dope new single alongside a fresh kids' book. From the booth to the bookshelf, hear how he’s using faith and flow to inspire the culture. You don’t wanna miss this one!
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityFrom Hidden to Healed: A Story of Resilience and TransformationIn this episode of the Flipside of Adversity, join Rochelle Peterson-Ansari, “Professor P” as she shares her journey from masking pain and living a life in constant contraction that did not serve her well to a life in which she thrives and experiences real joy from the inside out.
After spending more than 3 decades doing good work in the world as an educator, leader, advocate, mentor, designing programs and learning solutions to benefit people historically marginalized in workplaces and learning environments, she reached a turning point when she realized that her purposeful work was driven by a sing...2025-01-101h 04
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityStewardship Thru the Lens of DiscipleshipJoin us today for a conversation with the CEO and Founder of The Money Clinic, Aronissa Harris. Her financial journey has been paved with accounts of both rags to riches, repossessions, bankruptcies, and of course restoration by the grace of God. The Money Clinic was born as a sum total of this journey.
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityThe Power of RESET: Reclaiming Your Life From Burnout🎙️ Join Us for an Inspiring Podcast Episode! 🎙️
Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or like you’re losing yourself in the holiday rush? Tune in for this powerful conversation and learn how to take back control, reset your mind, and reclaim your peace. 💡
We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible Crystal Mance to The Flip Side of Adversity! Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Crystal is a powerhouse Author, Life Coach, Keynote Speaker, Pastor, and Entrepreneur. She’s also the author of R.E.S.E.T.: Releasing Every Situation Encourages Transformation, where she shares her personal journey from burnout to healing and prov...2024-12-131h 06
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityWhat's Your Fight?In this episode, we explore the powerful analogy of a fighter’s stance—both physically and spiritually—as a guide for resilience, wisdom, and purpose. Discover how planting your feet firmly, guarding your mind, and maintaining focus can help you stand strong in life’s battles. We’ll discuss the importance of picking the right fights, staying adaptable, and leaning on faith to endure tough seasons. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or seeking strength to move forward, this episode offers practical and spiritual insights to help you rise above the challenges. Tune in and learn how to hold your ground and f...2024-12-0641 min
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBreaking the Cycle: Overcoming Adversity & Paving the Kindred Way for Helpers and Healers.In this moving episode of The Flipside of Adversity, join Kayla "Bird" Kressler—clinician, educator, and founder of Kindred Way Wellness Collective—as she reveals a side of her journey that few know: the personal and systemic struggles that transformed her from a caregiver into an advocate for those who help others. Having dedicated nearly two decades to supporting individuals through crisis and trauma, Bird found herself facing an unexpected crisis of her own, a time when reaching for help exposed immense financial, social, and emotional barriers that deeply impacted her life and career.
Bird’s story sheds...2024-11-221h 07
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityResilience Through Adversity: Turning Pain into PurposeIn this episode, Resilience Through Adversity: Turning Pain into Purpose, we explore how life’s toughest challenges can lead to profound personal growth. We’ll discuss how adversity can foster resilience, reshape our understanding of success and failure, and build stronger problem-solving skills. Together, we’ll uncover how overcoming obstacles enhances empathy and compassion and dive into strategies for transforming difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. Tune in to discover how turning pain into purpose can empower you to navigate life’s challenges with strength and optimism.
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityThe Power of the PauseIn this episode, Dr. Nicole Pertillar shares the life-changing “aha moment” that led her to shift her approach to well-being and inspire others to do the same. After a car accident in 2019 forced her to pause and reevaluate her life, Dr. Nic realized the importance of slowing down to tap into Divine Wisdom and Guidance. This pivotal experience led her to transition from traditional counseling to Mental Health Coaching, allowing her to reach and impact a broader audience. With her business, Live from Wholeness Coaching, Dr. Nic empowers women to prioritize self-care, discover their purpose, and find healing through holi...2024-11-011h 00
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversitySpeak! Indifference Isn’t An OptionIn this episode, we dive into the power of using your voice to influence change, especially in times when community needs are on the rise. We explore how speaking up and standing out can make a real difference, emphasizing that indifference is not an option when action is needed. Tune in for insights on how to harness your influence and take purposeful steps to uplift and impact your community.
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityFearlessly Winning as an EntreprenuerLet's tackle the challenge of being or becoming a business owner while life continues to happen around you. Join us as we discuss failures to success and beyond.
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityWomen in Leadership through the yearsIn this episode of Women in Leadership, with @zrboone we dive into the journey of leadership, tackling the unique challenges faced by women along the way. Zakiyyah will share personal stories of the obstacles she overcame and the pivotal people, places, and experiences that shaped her path to success. You’ll walk away with practical tools for speaking up, standing out, and confidently living out loud as a leader. Whether you’re navigating leadership challenges looking to break through barriers or just leading better in your everyday life, this episode will offer key strategies to empower your voice and visi...2024-10-1157 min
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityTools For The FLIPHave you heard yourself ask...
"What if I’m not good enough?”
"What if people don’t take me seriously?”
"Do I even have anything valuable to say?”
"Is it selfish to speak up for myself?”
But you have a yearning inside that says… It’s time to speak up, stand up, use your voice… Let’s Talk about it!
Many people ask me, “How did you become a speaker? Where did you start? How do you use your voice on so many platforms?” My...2024-10-0450 min
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBroken Legacies: From Dysfunction to Empowerment with Geolaina 'Jo' CopelandIn this episode, we chat with Geolaina "Jo" Copeland, author of "Broken Legacies," who shares her personal story of dealing with family dysfunction and finding a way to move forward. From the opening line, "This comeback is personal; it’s an apology to myself," we dive into what inspired the book and the challenges of facing difficult family histories. We'll discuss key moments that led to change, the impact of stories from the Bible, and practical advice for anyone struggling with similar issues. This conversation is about finding hope, healing, and the strength to create a better future.
2024-09-2757 min
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityFrom Trials to Triumph : Unlocking Your Identity BlueprintIn this episode, we will explore the transformative power of adversity and how it can shape your true identity. Our guest shares their personal story of overcoming significant challenges, revealing the pivotal moments that led to a deep self-discovery.
Together, we discuss the practical steps they took to unlock their identity blueprint, the role of faith and resilience in their journey, and how embracing their past has empowered them to live a life of purpose. Tune in to gain valuable insights and inspiration for your path to triumph.
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityFlipping powerless to Power-FULLHave you felt “less” than yourself lately… hopeless, helpless, powerless. When everything feels turned upside down, even in that moment, we can shift our thought life from obstacle to opportunity. This season has had me encounter so many people devastated by turmoil, and I found myself struggling to remain an influence and not get infected by helplessness and hopelessness. So I have found myself returning to life lessons that have brought me through and FILLED my soul in the process. So it’s just you and me kid this week! I am sharing my story, my strategies, and my life les...2024-09-0557 min
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityThe Decision LabMake your next best decision today alongside Jessica Frew. Jessica was 2 years into her marriage when her husband came out to her. One baby, an affair, and five years later, she found herself divorced trying to figure out what was next for her and her family. By trusting her gut and leaning into her intuition, she rebuilt her life into something even better than she could have imagined. And it started by making and acting on one decision at a time. Fast forward 12 years... Jessica has been remarried for 11 years, is still good friends with her ex, and is...2024-08-3054 min
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityThe Pastors' Wives DiariesDr. Larry L. Anderson Jr. returns to the publishing scene along with Co-Author, Christine O. James, with the 2nd installment from “The Diaries Series” with the highly anticipated release of “The Pastors’ Wives’ Diaries” (published by SMS Press).
This diaries entry offers a visible journal of the invisible journey of the women who have been called to be pastor’s wives and the personal challenges they encounter throughout their lives. It also contains the passionate and transparent testimonies of Pastor Anderson, as he bares his soul naked, like never before, on the blind spots he and other pasto...2024-08-2359 min
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityThe Pastors’ DiariesWe all have heard the saying that ‘Hurt People, Hurt People’ but what happens when those hurt people are our leaders, our encouragers and our pastors? How do those who have been wounded the most by the church, make sure they don’t in turn hurt the church? Pastors’ deal with a high level of pressure to perform and behave perfectly as they have been placed on a pedestal. The pastor must be healthy in order to lead a healthy church. Understanding the unrealistic demands that pastors are to be perfect, is what keeps them from being transparent, authentic and able...2024-08-151h 00
Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityAdversity Can Break You Or Make You A Record BreakerGet ready for an inspiring journey where I'll share my story of triumph over trauma to the NFL, navigating five learning disabilities, and overcoming a stutter that persisted until college. Join me as I reveal how a rough upbringing fueled my determination to win, transforming suffering and pain into currency for personal growth. Through resilience and perseverance, I've embraced my uniqueness, turning adversity into strength. Tune in to discover how I've leveraged my experiences to not just survive, but thrive in life. Don't miss this powerful conversation about resilience, perseverance, and the limitless potential within us all.
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Living Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityENCORE It Wasn’t Supposed To Be This!“Believing that life interruptions—divine interruptions—are a privilege not only causes us to handle them differently but to await them eagerly. Will you surrender your plans and purposes into the greater known of God's unknown designs for your life?” - Priscilla Shirer What happens when life doesn’t look the way we planned? How do we navigate the detour? Where do we experience pitfalls that make us stall? How do we grieve the loss of the plan we planned for? Let’s Rewrite our perspective and regain from the loss …. No… It wasn’t suppose to be “this”. But even “this” can le...2024-07-291h 04
Black Entrepreneur ExperienceBEE 474 Trauma-Informed Practices and Social Equity Trainer, Dr. Veirdre Jackson Dr. Veirdre Jackson is an award-winning author, educator, and entrepreneur. Dr. Jackson is the CEO/Founder of Living Strong Consulting LLC (www.livingstrongllc.com). Let's Connect and Engage: Leave a Google Review Today on what you enjoyed about Black Entrepreneur Experience Podcast . Connect on YouTube and Sign up for our newsletter and get updates. 2024-07-1741 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore Embracing Pieces of MeSo often people ask, What tip will help them move forward through hard seasons in life?
But there is no magic wand answer to that question. The real question and conviction becomes,
Are you willing to do the work, break up the broken thoughts, stand firm in emotional upheaval, and get grounded in truth when it feels like life is in pieces?
Join us for our conversation with gospel artist, Y’Anna Crawley. Her flip side story will challenge you embrace the pieces in life, accept what comes, move and change what you can, build and place your pieces where th...2024-07-1100 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore R.E.S.E.T.So many times, we run ourselves into the ground going, doing, and living in ways that could be harmful to our bodies, minds, and hearts. But when we take the time to unplug from the world and plug into God, we’re able to hear clearly as He continues to order or steps. We’re able to align our hearts and minds with the plans He has for our lives and what He wants us to do in this season. Join us for a talk about R.E.S.E.T. (Releasing Every Situation Encourages Transformation) and the importance of taki...2024-07-0400 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore Happily Married Couples: Navigating Adversity TogetherJoin Jackie Bledsoe, bestselling author and marriage expert, as he transparently shares his marriage story and insights on how couples can thrive through adversity. In this special segment of Living Strong, Jackie explores the flip side of challenges in marriage, revealing the hidden opportunities for growth, connection, and lasting love. Discover practical tips, real-life experiences, and the power of a Christ-centered foundation in building and sustaining happily married couples. Get ready to transform your relationship and conquer life's storms together.2024-06-2700 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore Live Forward With Revenue Generating ActivitiesJevon Wooden is a business and mindset coach, speaker, author, and veteran of the US Army and the tech industry. He specializes in empowering motivated people to build the life of their dreams, professionally and personally. Wooden felt called to this line of work after navigating his fair share of adversity and emerging from it stronger, wiser, and committed to uplifting others.
Wooden learned the power of taking inspired action, investing whole-heartedly in relationships, embracing his authentic self, and genuinely connecting with others from a place of understanding and transparency. These experiences taught him the importance of mindset when facing...2024-06-2000 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBe ReZilientNo matter who she serves, Denise believes it is essential to open the door of communication through trust, empathy, and compassion—meeting people where they are and allowing them to be unapologetically themselves. She continues to grow into her life's purpose by merging her gifts to inspire and open the doors for healing and self-discovery for others through the power of therapeutic art resilience coaching. Thus Be ReZilient was born.
Through creative arts wellness educational programs and inclusive community-building that empowers, cultivates and heighten resilience, Be ReZilient's mission is to reprint the narrative surrounding mental wellness by providing resources to su...2024-06-1300 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore All Things Can Turn Around??Is it possible to turn around the difficult things we face in life? Rapper and speaker Legin thinks so. In fact, that’s what his name means, Nigel (first name) spelled backwards is “Legin” and means Christ turned his life around.
He’s overcome abandonment by his father due to drugs and alcohol, and all of the thoughts of “not being good enough” that come with it. In spite of that he’s become a successful husband and father while being a full time Christian rap artist and speaker for 10 years. He has released several projects, promoted tours, has traveled across the US...2024-06-0600 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity“A Father’s Message” & “A Father’s Love”Gerald L. Jackson is a local author from Philadelphia, who grew up in the West Philadelphia section of the city. Growing up in a single parent home wasn’t easy for him. Watching his mother struggle trying to raise two boys was frustrating. Dealing with an absent father who was battling with drugs left a lot of questions unanswered. But Gerald was able to turn his pain into a praise and he is looking forward to sharing his story with our Flip Side of Adversity listeners.
Gerald’s latest book is titled “A Father’s Love” geared for children between the ages o...2024-05-3000 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityCome-Back Behavior, Possibility Thinking & FaithLife feels like it’s all about what is happening at the moment. Instead, it’s about how you respond to and assign value to what’s happening.
Once we understand we are valued, safe, and surrounded by love, we can face anything. Marnie’s history includes fires, floods, a tornado, car wrecks, business set-backs, a burglary, lightning strike, sudden death in the family, and more.
During this conversation you’ll discover the foundational mindsets you can adopt now to prepare for future storms.2024-05-2300 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBridging Generations: Heart-to-Heart About Mental HealthThe Bridging Generations: Heart-to-Heart, episode invites you into an intimate discussion that span generations, offering insights that are both timeless and timely. As our co hosts share their journeys, struggles, and triumphs, this episode aims to illuminate the challenges and blessings of navigating life and mental health in an intergenerational flow.
Tune in as we explore topics such as anxiety, resilience, self-care, and the evolution of mental health awareness from one generation to the next, fostering a deeper understanding and connection across ages.
Whether you're a parent, a child, or simply someone interested in the interplay of mental health and...2024-05-1600 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityA Bold TransformationTune in to the Flip Side of Adversity for an empowering conversation on mental wellness and bold transformations for women. Join us as we explore the journeys of resilience, self-discovery, and empowerment. Discover actionable insights and transformative steps that will inspire you to embark on your own journey towards holistic well-being and personal growth. Join Crystal Nelson and I for a bold journey of mental clarity, physical strength, and emotional resilience as we share triumphs, setbacks, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.2024-05-0900 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityGratitude Through Grief: A New JourneyBack to back tragedies, created a path that I never wanted to travel. I lost my entire home in 2019. We were displaced for over a year. In 2020 January I lost my mother after a long bought of various illnesses. In October 2020, my husband was in a tragic and fatal motorcycle accident with traumatic brain injury. He never awoke. I brought him home after a long day in the hospital under hospice where I cared for him until he passed in January 2021. We were married for 32 years. My original first love was taken from me on a normal day like so...2024-05-0200 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBenchmarks to Keep On Purpose With your PurposeJoin Dr. Veirdre Jackson and Khalilah S. Lyons as they reconnect to explore the transformative power of Life on the B_List by shifting away from the grind of the a-list and instead prioritizing purpose and joy. Tune in to their conversation about mindful practices and reminders on how to maintain tranquility, self-assurance and conviction in our daily lives.2024-04-2500 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityThe Purpose of Public Education“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
When Tre Hadrick thinks about the future of education, his mind immediately goes into game mode— so that he can help all children perform to their full potential. As a former coach, he understands that selecting the best starters to begin the game increases the chances for a positive outcome for the entire team. Choosing the right start is so important as we address the growing demands, needs, and hurdles in education during the post pandemic era. Tre Hadrick is ready to lead educator...2024-04-1800 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityHOPE LIVE!This show offers practical ways for HOPE to come alive in a person’s
life through community, a relationship with God and helping to mitigate
the damage from the world.2024-04-1100 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityDiligence Outweighs Mediocrity“If you don't manage your wellness, you will be managing your illness. - Mental Health Counselor, Sandtrice Russell
As we enter the month of April as Stress Awareness Month, let’s have a flip side conversation to prevent this from happening, we have to be more proactive and take charge of our life and destiny. We can apply the principles of “ Diligence Outweighs Mediocrity” D.O.M.s on our finances, health, personal ties, and relationship with God so little stresses do not turn out to be vast stresses later.2024-04-0400 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBecoming a Disruptive Peace-MakerBecoming a Disruptive Peacemaker has been a long time journey of mine. The interesting part of the Journey is that I didn’t realize how important it was to heal from the past, to help heal the future. As an educator, I have seen trauma, conflict and quick fixes really impact the world of education, supporting teachers and holding space to develop children and communities. Through art, my path has me focused on bringing new life to recycled material. This is reflective of my story, once adopted as infant, coming home to my Native tribe after 45 years of disconnect has my...2024-03-2800 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore Who I Choose to be, is the New Me!Rick Warren has a quote, “We are the product of our past but we don’t have to be a prisoner to it.” Regardless of what has happened to us we don’t have to be shackled to it and allow it to define us. But let’s be honest life can be overwhelming; and even when we are confident and competent in our abilities and skills to achieve success with joy and gratitude, we can still attest to the reality that sometimes, life still gets hard. And if we don’t stay alert to what we believe to be true, we can...2024-03-2100 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversitySpirit-Filled EntrepreneurAs professionals and entrepreneurs, life is radically busy. There’s too much to do and never enough time, money, or energy.
Our natural tendency is to dig in and do MORE…
• More work
• More time
• More energy
which is inevitably followed by more discouragement at the end of each day when the to-do list is longer than when the day started.
We worry about the work, then try to work away the worry.
What if there was one thing that changed everything?
The beautiful truth is that God cares about our joy and fulfillment even more than we do. He’s radically...2024-03-1400 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityGenerations Apart, United in Worth: Knowing Our Value As WomenIn this episode, we bring together two women from different generations—Gen Z and Gen X—for a deep dive into the evolving perceptions of self-worth and the concept of being enough. Through a candid and heartfelt dialogue, we'll explore how societal expectations, cultural shifts, personal journeys, and our faith have shaped our understanding of self-esteem and self-acceptance. We'll uncover the challenges and triumphs each of us have faced, from the current pressure of social media and the quest for perfection in Gen Zers, to the struggle for work-life balance and breaking glass ceilings in Gen Xers.
Listeners will gain insi...2024-03-0700 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityLeading With Love: Embracing the Messy & InspirationDr. Franny is on a lifetime journey of reflecting, reframing, resetting, and is now helping others do the same. A self-proclaimed perfectly imperfect perfectionist in recovery. And after years of staying small to avoid being seen and taking cover from trauma behind a mask, this leader shares a bit of her perfectly imperfect story and how the power of owning one’s story can inspire others. And how being vulnerable, yet humble is transformative in creating a safe, brave culture at work.2024-02-2900 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityStep into Purposeful Leadership: Be Bold in the ProcessIn this week’s episode we discuss what it means to be a transformative leader and how to walk boldly into purposeful leadership. Leaders are born and exist in all realms of our lives- professional career, entrepreneurship, family, community, ministry. However, purposeful leaders are focused and intentional to instill positivity and growth in whatever arena they are walking. They understand the concept of servitude, collaboration and possess many other attributes needed to withstand adversity, rejection and re-direction.
Join Sasha Lalite, CEO and Founder of Meta Viable Solutions and Sasha L Jewels as she shares her journey and advice to STEP IN...2024-02-2200 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityUs Lifting Us: How to End Our Culture of Gun ViolenceLuQman Abdullah has been involved in community-based economic development initiatives, anti-violence, non-profit community program’s organizational development and management for over fifteen years. LuQman’s mission is to the build community by developing leadership, enhancing leadership skills, values and commitments, building strong communities through which people can gain new understanding of their interests as well as power to act on them. His passion to construct communities which are bounded yet inclusive, communal yet diverse, solidarity yet tolerant opens the door to developing a relationship between community and leadership based on mutual responsibility and accountability. The power to ignite change is with...2024-02-1500 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityWhen A Hell No Becomes A Solid YesJoin us for an episode that celebrates the strength, resilience, and untapped potential within every woman. Join us on a transformative journey as we explore Andrea Lawful Sanders' story of triumph over fear, the discovery of inner power, and the art of boldly asking for what you deserve.
It's time to embrace your authenticity, own your power, and fearlessly ask for what you want. Whether you're a professional woman breaking through glass ceilings, a mom rediscovering her identity, or someone on a personal growth journey, this episode of The Flip Side of Adversity is here to uplift and inform you...2024-02-0800 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity“Inspiring and Shaping Our Future Generation of STEM Leaders”Join us on Inspiring and Shaping Our Future Generation of STEM Leaders as we embark on a journey to inspire and empower the next generation of STEM leaders. In this engaging and thought-provoking show, we will explore the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and its profound impact on our society.
This will feature an esteemed expert as a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, STEM Advocate, Author, TEDx Speaker, and industry leader, Tiffani Teschey who is passionate about nurturing and developing the STEM talents of young minds. Through insightful conversations and practical advice, we will delve into the strategies...2024-02-0100 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityLive Your Bold, Brilliant Life in 2024B_list Living is for those ready to let go of a-list perfection and leverage life audaciously so we can evolve unapologetically in the calm and the chaos with our brilliance, balance and boldness any time and every time. Join us for Part of our Flip Side Conversation with Khalilah Lyons. Drop resolutions and invest in your own evolution. B_list Living will show you how to embrace life’s questions and listen for unexpected answers, be empowered by experiences rather than achievements; and reimagine who we are as life inevitably and essentially asks for change.2024-01-2500 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversitySoul Salary – Value your joy and fulfillmentOn this week’s episode, I have invited Jessica Kaskov into the Living Strong conversation. She is a #1 Bestselling author, speaker, life coach, and thought leader who inspires the world to propound joy and fulfillment. Jessica’s book “Soul Salary is a transformative book that challenges our fixation on the value of money and possessions and offers another avenue to focus instead on the value of time, energy, and what our soul desires. The concept of “Soul Salary” represents the value your soul receives when you invest your time and energy in alignment with your joy, fulfillment, and what feeds your soul...2024-01-1800 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityFrom Survival to OverflowCoach Janet believes that the challenges of our past and the present necessities of life can keep us in survival mode. So, we have to be intentional about moving past surviving into thriving.
She picked up messages about her value and worth that made it difficult for us to accept herself as she is. As a survivor of childhood trauma, including abandonment, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse and assault, the message she internalized from that early developmental trauma was that it was not okay to be herself because she was “unacceptable” and “bad.” The overwhelming inner-critic that developed produced unrealistic self-exp...2024-01-1100 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityAnswering the Moment with B_list Living (Part 1)“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.- Zora Neale Hurston…
In 2019, Khalilah Shakir Lyons found herself questioning everything she was and finding the answers in becoming unapologetically herself. Navigating the most challenging time of her life, she found the courage to experience life through the B-list and no longer seek to achieve life on the A-list.
Her simple framework will show you how to embrace life’s questions and listen for unexpected answers, be empowered by experiences rather than achievements; and reimagine who we are as life inevitably and essentially asks for change.2024-01-0400 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityIn The Realm Of Peace, Stress Finds No LeaseAs we are ending 2023, many of us plan for the new year, new me. We look forward to setting new goals, dreams, aspirations and even new focal point. We hope to wipe our plate clean of all the draining, hard stressors that has caused us pain. To look forward to something new is not a bad thing, but have we considered looking at the stressors not as something to toss or forget but to help us look at what areas in our heart and life do we need to realign and refocus to build a healthy foundation to alleviate the...2023-12-2800 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore Being The Best Version Of YouSuccess is not a destination. It is a life-long strategy of empowerment that builds on strengths, minimizes weaknesses, and focuses on the people and points of life that are most important. To reach our potential, we must be intentional about personal, spiritual, and mental growth. Join me in a conversation with Yvonne Richardson, entrepreneur, master stylist, mentor, content creator, and…. My “accountability partner” for growth! It’s time for R.E.A.L. Talk (Relationships, Elevation, Attitude, and Leadership) that’s not just around “goal setting” but getting a growth mindset.2023-12-2100 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore How One Handbag Carried A Woman To Major SuccessMinkeeBlue Founder and designer, Sherrill Mosee, set out to solve a problem she calls the “overload bag syndrome.” She wanted to create an organizational fashion bag for busy women whose roles changed throughout the day. Mosee put her degree in engineering to work and came up with the patented MinkeeBlue design. During MinkeeBlues' first launch, Sherrill experienced a ton of orders and ordered 1200 bags but 30% of them were defective therefore she lost a lot of revenue. How do you manage the highs, lows, and losses of running a business and creating a powerful brand that revolutionizes the way consumers think abou...2023-12-1400 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityLens of Grace: Seeing Motherhood, Trauma & Grief Thru PhotographyEmbark on a profound visual and emotional journey in this episode of Lens of Grace' Join us as we delve into the intricate layers of rediscovering motherhood, coping with grief, and finding grace through the transformative power of photography. Each frame captures the nuanced essence of parenthood, navigating the depths of sorrow, and ultimately discovering a path to grace. This episode unfolds as a poignant exploration of the universal themes of love, loss, and resilience, inviting you to witness the profound beauty that emerges through the lens.2023-12-0700 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBreaking Generational CursesHow do you deal with dysfunctional love and negative words from your past?
How did those experiences affect the way you approach relationships yourself and others now?
Let’s talk about breaking free from toxic mindsets and negativity legacies passed down to us. Breaking, dropping, and leaving habits that no longer serve us - even though they may have been given to us to survive.
We are talking about practical steps and moments to actively work towards breaking these cycles and cultivating growth, thriving opportunities, and creating turning points with Michele Steele.2023-11-3000 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore Disruption Is Necessary For DestinySome people are uncomfortable with the disruption that change causes, but the disruption is necessary if anything is going to change. After our first year of hosting Flip Side Stories with amazing guests, the power of leveraging disruptions to navigate discomfort and access destiny moments has never been more relevant for me. Join me for our one year anniversary show and highlights from the top ten shows. Change is the only constant in life and I have learned so much form guests this year about resilience in change and moving forward. If you have felt like quitting? Have you thought...2023-11-2300 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityReal Leaders - Relate, Grow, ListenWe all crave connection and belonging. Our conversation will focus on how intentionally prioritizing connection creates an atmosphere of belonging for the staff we partner with and the families we serve. When our programs were afforded the opportunity for coaching from a trauma-informed lens, we understood this must also include the program leadership. We highly value the idea of professional and personal growth, and we realize that we must be willing to be vulnerable to the growth process in order to partner with our staff to grow in their own ways. In turn, our home visitors partner with families in...2023-11-1600 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore Flipping powerless to Power-FULLHave you felt “less” than yourself lately… hopeless, helpless, powerless. When everything feels turned upside down, even in that moment, we can shift our thought life from obstacle to opportunity. This season has had me encounter so many people devastated by turmoil, and I found myself struggling to remain an influence and not get infected by helplessness and hopelessness. So I have found myself returning to life lessons that have brought me through and FILLED my soul in the process. So it’s just you and me kid this week! I am sharing my story, my strategies, and my life lessons...2023-11-0900 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityFrom Adversity to Authenticity: Unmasking the True SelfLife's journey brings adversity, challenging our spirit and resilience. Among inspiring stories, Dr. Norma Hollis shines, charting a path from setbacks to self-awareness.
Norma's path wasn't paved with privileges or golden chances. Starting in non-profits, she transitioned to entrepreneurship, taking risks and defining her path.
In cities like Detroit, Norma underscored childhood development's significance. Believing early years shape futures, she launched a process to detect early learning problems, helping many children in academics.
Norma also saw a gap in the speaking arena: underrepresented Black voices. She founded a speaker bureau, becoming the first Black woman to own one representing Black...2023-11-0200 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityThe Pastors’ DiariesWe all have heard the saying that ‘Hurt People, Hurt People’ but what happens when those
hurt people are our leaders, our encouragers and our pastors? How do those who have been wounded the most by the church, make sure they don’t in turn hurt the church? Pastors’ deal with a high level of pressure to perform and behave perfectly as they have been placed on a pedestal.
The pastor must be healthy in order to lead a healthy church. Understanding the unrealistic demands that pastors are to be perfect, is what keeps them from being transparent, authentic and able to...2023-10-2600 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEvery Family is their Own Best Resource for ChangeThe relationship between supporter/ provider and the family is a powerful one and a connection that impacts both provider and parent. As humans, we bring deeply engrained approaches to how we relate, connect, posture, and listen to each other. The art and science of supporting families seeking care, insight, and sometimes a “lifeline” is to point them back to their strengths, resources, alliances, and the solutions they already hold within their own power. If we are honest, we all (family and provider alike) can lose sight of our power, our plans for the future, and hope for tomorrow. Let’s talk a...2023-10-1900 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityConnect. Heal. Learn. Build.What important role does a village play?
It is said that the village is the source of strength, wellness, and liberation for Black people. As the Founder and CEO of Maggie’s Village LLC and champion of Black educators, Bridgett Hitchings uses a Connect. Heal. Learn. Build. Framework to strengthen the village and curate affinity spaces for growth in order to experience joy and foster nurturing. Much of her passion comes from her own flip side story of a strong village that prepared her for a time such as this. Join us for a call to action to Black educators an...2023-10-1200 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBeyond Her YesFor mothers living in poverty, especially generational poverty, saying yes to a pregnancy is only the beginning of the journey. These women lack resources, support, finances, and hope. While pregnancy centers succeed in providing aid during pregnancy, impoverished mothers are left to fight a solitary battle for the life of their child every day after birth. Marisol Maldonado Rodriguez calls for a movement to make a lasting change in the lives of women experiencing generational poverty, poor maternal care, life changing choices, and devastating demands. She argues that this requires broadening perspectives and learning about poverty in order to address...2023-10-0500 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityPO’ UP! Amplifying the Black College ExperienceWhen you think about Black college experiences, what comes to mind? HBCUs? Homecoming? Step shows? Lizz Rene - the Founder of PO' UP! Card Game - is a first-generation college graduate bridging the gap between the experiences of Black college students and alumni through nostalgia, game play and Black Excellence. PO' UP! is a party game celebrating the experiences, traditions and legacy of Black college students and grads. In this episode, she discusses what makes the Black college experience so special and how she made the pivot into being a fulltime game maker after being laid off from her job...2023-09-2800 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityFind Your Strength - How to become a priority in your own life!Dionna (Coach Dee) Harris will share her personal wellness journey and how she managed to fight her way back from the unhealthiest point in her life. We will discuss her transition from corporate America to owning her own business. We’ll have an honest conversation about the struggles that come along with being a black woman in business and how she teach others to fight through the challenges of life to tap into their strength from within. She would love to discuss some of the most common myths about fitness and nutrition - and why motivation isn't something we should ev...2023-09-2100 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityAsk Dr. V???We are creating this quarterly episode to educate, encourage, and empower listeners with practical tools from the desk of Dr. V in order to live fearlessly. We invite you to be a part of this series of episodes. This quarter, Dr. V focuses on real conversation about resilience and strength. Dr. V welcomes questions from our listeners pursuing resilience goals and healing from our pitfalls. The reality of uncertainty can zap our hope, deplete our souls, and deflate our bounce. Let's talk about strength... not striving. And how the skills of resilience can offer strategy for work life harmony, soul...2023-09-1400 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityHappily Married Couples: Navigating Adversity TogetherJoin Jackie Bledsoe, bestselling author and marriage expert, as he transparently shares his marriage story and insights on how couples can thrive through adversity. In this special segment of Living Strong, Jackie explores the flip side of challenges in marriage, revealing the hidden opportunities for growth, connection, and lasting love. Discover practical tips, real-life experiences, and the power of a Christ-centered foundation in building and sustaining happily married couples. Get ready to transform your relationship and conquer life's storms together.2023-09-0700 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore: Transform Your Passion Into ActionThe world is full to the brim with passionate people! What would happen if those same passionate people transformed their passions into action? Our schools would be better! Our communities would be safer! Our relationships would be healthier! How do we get there?
Dr. Stephanie Brown has three passions that electrify her life… faith, education, and writing. During the Pandemic Lockdown of 2020, God transformed her passions into action to address the lack of representation of characters of color in children’s literature and in curriculum. In fact, a survey of 3,716 books surveyed in 2019 indicated that only 11.9% had main characters that were...2023-08-3100 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore: 50th Episode CelebrationWe are celebrating our 50th Episode with Grammy Award Winning Producer and Flipside of Adversity Engineer, Keith Pelzer.
Sometimes new tasks can become the most important part of our lives. But we have to take the risk first, in order to achieve new things. In March of 2020, Living Strong Consulting had to create a huge pivot in order to survive and; often, choosing the person to bring your vulnerable ideas to can catapult or crush your confidence to succeed. We have had success beyond anything I could have imagined over the last two years, and people often ask … How do yo...2023-08-2400 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore: Digging Destiny out of DirtHave you ever felt like you were digging yourself into a hole you may never get out of, or you’ve been pushed into a hole that may feel like your dead end. In this week’s Flip Side story, my Guest Co-host and Author, Latoya Thompson, will lead us into a conversation about transitioning after the disruption of divorce to find a door of deliberate growth. And with any growth story, we will encounter dirt, but LaToya will define the two perspectives we can have about dirt in our experiences and we’ll have real talk about how our choice...2023-08-1700 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore: Networking is a Verb: Collaboration, Co-Creation, & Partnership“It's possible for anyone to overcome their challenges and it's never too late to live purposefully. My family and I survived civil war; that's shaped the way that I do life professionally and personally. Whether you started out with a great start, or you come from humble beginnings, everyone has a story to tell. Once I discovered what God was calling me to do in my community, it's shaped the businesses I've launched, the relationships I invest in, and how I position myself to know what He wants me to do next.”
Originally from Freetown, Sierra Leone, Andrena Sawyer and her...2023-08-1000 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBeing The Best Version Of YouSuccess is not a destination. It is a life-long strategy of empowerment that builds on strengths, minimizes weaknesses, and focuses on the people and points of life that are most important. To reach our potential, we must be intentional about personal, spiritual, and mental growth. Join me in a conversation with Yvonne Richardson, entrepreneur, master stylist, mentor, content creator, and…. My “accountability partner” for growth! It’s time for R.E.A.L. Talk (Relationships, Elevation, Attitude, and Leadership) that’s not just around “goal setting” but getting a growth mindset in 2023.2023-08-0300 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityFrom NFL to Prison Cell and BackStay tuned for our next episode of Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity when we talk with Dr. Irving Fryar about his Flip Side story of “From NFL to Prison Cell and Back’.
Fryar retired from the NFL in 2001 after completing 17 NFL seasons. During that time, he caught 851 passes for 12,785 yards and 84 touchdowns, and 15,594 all-purpose yards. Fryar's 255 played games are the most ever for a New Jersey-born player.
From the #1 draft pick in the NFL to the prison cell. We are having a “Then and Now” conversation with Pastor, Counselor, Community Leader, and Speaker- Dr. Irving Fryar. Dr. Fryar’s flip-sid...2023-07-2700 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityDon’t Tell Me What I Can DoThis conversation with Dr. Claudia Curry will focus on issues of isolation, self doubt, rejection, and low expectations that impact women and will empower women to persist. Don’t tell me what I can’t do!” is intended to be a resource and support for women to take matters into their own hands and create a Flip in their story.2023-07-2000 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore: Overcoming People-Pleasing, Staying Silent and Feeling GuiltyFor years I found myself on under a great deal of anxiety and stress which manifested in health issues such as fatigue, insomnia, weight gain and chronic asthma. The culprit? People pleasing!
From the time I was a young girl, I sought the approval of everyone around me and worked tirelessly to keep the peace. This long-engrained behavior finally came to a head as I was turning fifty and looked at my life: married to a man with bipolar disorder; overwhelm as a caregiver and “married” single parent; struggling to leave the church of my childhood and fully embrace my God...2023-07-1300 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityEncore: Facing FearFear was something that took over my life for many years. I was afraid of everything. Afraid of failure, afraid of what people thought of me, afraid of success, afraid of being seen, afraid of messing things up, and afraid of being what God has called me to be, just to name a few. It dictated everything in my life. When I looked up and saw that I was moving but standing still, I knew it was time to overcome it. Fear had crept up on me without my permission. Today I stand ready and willing to face the fear...2023-07-0600 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBe Well!Why is wellness important and what does that practically look like for the working professional?
What is the difference between mental and emotional wellness?
Important questions for those in the workforce striving to Be Well.
Join me for a conversation with Sierra H. Hillsman as we explore “How Working Professionals Can Learn to Increase Their Impact & Income”. Learn the importance of making wellness a priority in the workplace and how this can become mutually beneficial to both the organization and your talent.2023-06-2900 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversitySay Goodbye to Fights and Misunderstandings!Discover the shocking truth behind why couples split up and how you can avoid becoming another statistic. Communication problems are wreaking havoc on relationships worldwide, impacting everything from trust and intimacy to finances and family planning. Are you ready to tackle the biggest threat to your relationship head-on?
Uncover the hidden dangers of a lack of communication and how it breeds trust issues, frustration, and a constant feeling of being misunderstood and unsafe. Don't let resentment and passive-aggressive behaviors take over your love life. Instead, learn the powerful techniques to have those difficult conversations and find solutions to move forward.
...2023-06-2200 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityAll Things Can Turn Around??Is it possible to turn around the difficult things we face in life? Rapper and speaker Legin thinks so. In fact, that’s what his name means, Nigel (first name) spelled backwards is “Legin” and means Christ turned his life around.
He’s overcome abandonment by his father due to drugs and alcohol, and all of the thoughts of “not being good enough” that come with it. In spite of that he’s become a successful husband and father while being a full time Christian rap artist and speaker for 10 years. He has released several projects, promoted tours, has traveled across the US...2023-06-1500 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityIt Wasn’t Supposed To Be This!“Believing that life interruptions—divine interruptions—are a privilege not only causes us to handle them differently but to await them eagerly. Will you surrender your plans and purposes into the greater known of God's unknown designs for your life?” - Priscilla Shirer
What happens when life doesn’t look the way we planned? How do we navigate the detour? Where do we experience pitfalls that make us stall? How do we grieve the loss of the plan we planned for?
Let’s Rewrite our perspective and regain from the loss …. No… It wasn’t suppose to be “this”. But even “this” can lead t...2023-06-0800 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityTaking Trauma Healing To The StreetsWE HAVE TRIBAL WARS IN OUR STREETS, causing trauma. We have child soldiers. We have traumatized families that our passing generational trauma down to the next generation, who need generational racial trauma healing. We don’t have enough psychologists, counselors, and social workers for everyone hurting in America. We have church communities that can lead healing groups. We need lay people who can lead trauma healing groups. We can create safe places for people to encounter the healer – Jesus.2023-06-0100 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityThe Greatest Wealth is Health (part 2)Using her 30 years of experience as a nurse, nurse educator, and entrepreneur, Shannon Jackson, The People’s Nurse, has the mission to motivate, educate, and inspire others to live their lives without limits. Join us as we explore the importance of health in marginalized communities and the power individuals have to take control of their health.
We hear the terms health and wellness frequently and they are often utilized interchangeably, yet the implications are marginally unique from one another.
Health can be characterized as a condition of our physical being, regardless of whether positive or negative. Our condition of health re...2022-09-0800 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityIt’s Time to Learn About the MetaverseHow a chance opportunity at work led to creating a business around a new skill, a platform to keep people connected, and an entirely new way to do event planning in the Metaverse. Meta...What??? Yes, the metaverse - the internet’s next frontier and seen as a significant business and financial opportunity for the tech industry and other sectors. Brickrose Exchange owner, Bianca Jackson, brings people together, one gathering at a time. All while sharing innovative approaches to save struggling minority- owned businesses through innovation, cutting edge technology, and a virtual reality.
Meta (formerly known as Facebook): Investing $10 Billion to...2022-03-0300 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityThe Phoenix Rising- Finding Purpose From The AshesAshley Jackson is a wife, caregiver, author of Lost Travel Found, and event planner. After Ashley's husband was diagnosed with a rare cancer in stage 4, then beat that cancer with a 35% chance of survival, Ashley came to know her purpose in life.
Timeless Dream Events was born out of her pain and its mission and vision is to provide terminally ill people and their family members with a “timeless dream event” that will celebrate life and love. She plans various events, at minimal notice due to each unique and sensitive situation. Ashley has been humbled by being able to turn her...2022-02-1000 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityBeyond the Vision BoardIt’s a new year… time for that Vision Board Party, right? Well…
What if we wanted to challenge you Beyond the Vision Board and give you strategy for the process of taking action and making impact where you are and where you want to be. Let’s take your vision and create a practical roadmap to get started on being the change you want to see – in your community and beyond.
Join Courtney Jackson, CEO of MisFit Heroes Inc. and Dr. Veirdre Jackson, CEO of Living Strong Consulting for a conversation about our 2022 plan to bring women together to not only s...2021-12-3000 minLiving Strong: The Flip Side of AdversityMindset ResetValerie Jackson and I will talk about making the decision to live past devastating seasons and awaken resilience. In her vulnerable Flip Side story, Valerie will share life after her brother's addiction and death, in order to inspire all of us that we can have New Beginnings with a Mindset Reset. She will share practical tools that have changed her life, created a pathway out of sorrow into success, and has shaped everyday thereafter. Join us in a conversation on the Flip Side of Adversity and experience post-traumatic growth and a life that is lived on purpose with purpose.2021-10-0700 min
The Wisdom Coalition - Improve your mindset and be more positiveWOW 168 ~ Peace in the middle of the pieces with Dr. Veirdre Jackson, Living Strong Consulting LLCThis podcast was recorded earlier this year. We delayed the release of this podcast in order to respond with sensitivity to the world situation. We are happy to share it with you now. We all want peace in our hearts and homes and minds. Dr. Veirdre Jackson CEO/Founder of Living Strong Consulting LLC https://livingstrongllc.com/ , is a dynamic speaker who outlines how you can truly sit with what you need to understand about yourself so you can design your new truth. Through her work with The Lakeside Global Institute https://lakesidelink.com/training/, Dr. Jackson is on...2020-09-1021 min
GRACEOLOGIE with Gwen SmithSummer Rewind with Jess Connolly and Dr. Veirdre JacksonLife is too short to get stuck in a holding pattern of shame, self-doubt and comparison. It's time to dare to believe the God who calls you. Jess Connolly talks about using what you’ve got for the glory of God and Dr. Veridre Jackson dives into how your beliefs control your behaviors on Part 3 of our Summer Rewind Series. Take the FREE 5-Day Psalm Challenge at www.PsalmChallenge.com Join our Graceologie Patreon Community! SHOW NOTES: www.gwensmith.net/graceologie/112 Full episode with Jess Connolly: www.gwensmith.net/graceologie/65 ...2020-07-2340 min