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The Power of Care PodcastThe Power of Unspoken Strength: The Mental Health Journey of Pastors' WivesIn this heartfelt and revealing episode, host Brianna Dance sits down with Vallie Kirk and Christine James—two pastor’s wives and contributors to the powerful anthology The Pastors' Wives' Diaries: A Visible Journal of the Invisible Journey. Together, they share personal reflections, unspoken truths, and the often unseen emotional and spiritual weight carried by women in ministry leadership roles. With raw honesty and grace, Vallie and Christine open up about their lived experiences—navigating identity, sacrifice, faith, and resilience behind the pulpit. This authentic conversation sheds light on the hidden layers of ministry life, the importance of community, and the st...
2025-05-3129 minThe Power of Care PodcastThe Power of Unmasking ADHD: Life, Labels, and LiberationIn this powerful episode, host Brianna Dance is joined by two special guests: Deonte Smith, a seasoned DCPS Behavior Tech, and licensed therapist Ayisha Jones Keith. Together, they unpack the complex, emotional, and often misunderstood world of ADHD—through both clinical expertise and lived experience. From missed diagnoses and parenting challenges to breakthrough moments of self-compassion, this candid conversation explores how ADHD shows up at different stages of life. Ayisha shares her deeply personal journey alongside clinical insights, while Deonte offers real-world school-based strategies to support children navigating ADHD inside and outside the classroom. The episode also explores the often-polarizing co...
2025-05-1641 minThe Power of Care PodcastThe Power of Letting Go: Grieving My Birth Mother, Friendship Breakups, and Embracing FreedomIn the season finale, Brianna opens up about the winding path of healing after deep losses—from the grief of losing a birth mother to the pain of friendship breakups. With heartfelt honesty, she shares what it's like to release codependent relationships, embrace confidence in who she is, and lean into the comforting presence of God as both a guide and friend. This episode is an encouraging reminder that, while loss leaves its mark, it also makes room for freedom, self-discovery, and a love that uplifts and sustains. Join Brianna as she closes Season 2 with words of hope, resilience, and fa...
2024-11-1435 minThe Power of Care PodcastThe Power of Presence: Fatherhood, Mentorship & Mental Health with Antoine TrowersIn this inspiring episode, Brianna sits down with Antoine Trowers a Licensed Psychotherapist and the Owner of Ubuntu Wellness, to explore the transformative power of Black mentorship, fatherhood, and choosing a helping profession. Antoine opens up about his journey of pursuing a master’s degree full-time while raising two children and working full-time, sharing the challenges and rewards of balancing it all. Together, they dive into the societal pressures on men to suppress their needs, the importance of holding space for our children and the men we love, and the role therapy plays in parenting. Antoine also shares essential self-care ti...
2024-10-2431 minThe Power of Care PodcastThe Power of Healthy Hair: Product Picks, and the Truth About Color & Trims with Ebony GordonIn this insightful episode, we’re joined by Ebony Gordon, CEO of HAIRISTA STUDIO, as she shares her expertise on maintaining healthy hair. With over a decade of experience, Ebony debunks common hair myths surrounding color treatments, trims, and overall hair health. She also gives her top product recommendations—including an honest review of Cecred—and provides practical tips for keeping your hair strong and vibrant. Whether you're a seasoned stylist or someone looking to improve your hair care routine, this episode is packed with valuable advice and wisdom from a pro!
2024-10-1043 minThe Power of Care PodcastCreating Safe Spaces: Black Women, Sexual Assault, & the Role of the ChurchChristina M. Jones, Esq. is a survivor of child sexual abuse and passionate advocate for women and girls. Christina has used her training and experience to design and implement consent and sexual assault seminars to teenagers around Washington D.C. She began her career as a prosecutor focusing on crimes against women and children. In this powerful episode, Christina M. Jones, Esq. sheds light on the alarming statistics surrounding Black girls and sexual abuse, diving deep into the themes of shame and the urgent need to destigmatize what sexual assault survivors look like. She shares her journey of becoming an...
2024-09-1830 min
The Power of Care PodcastHealing Through Design: Carmeon Hamilton on Transforming Your Space & Living with Intention After LossDiscover the transformative power of design with renowned interior designer Carmeon Hamilton. In this compelling episode, Carmeon shares her personal journey through the heartbreaking losses of her husband and mother, and how these experiences taught her to live with intention. She also recounts her inspiring career path that led her to HGTV, offering invaluable design tips to create spaces that enhance your well-being and reflect your unique personality. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that blends personal stories with professional insights, guiding you to elevate your space and your life. Checkout her house tour and TED Talk on Envrionmental Truths...
2024-08-0147 minThe Power of Care PodcastFrom Young Love to Legacy: Parenting, Pursuing Dreams, and Mentoring Future AthletesIn this episode, Cyhl and Ashley share their remarkable journey, beginning when they met in college. Cyhl was on a full football scholarship, and Ashley was on a full volleyball scholarship. They first crossed paths at the mall and quickly fell in love. Right after Ashley's final collegiate volleyball game, she discovered she was pregnant, just as Cyhl was preparing to pursue his NFL dream. Together, they navigated hard times, choosing love and growing closer to God and each other as a family. They welcomed their first son, Caiden, and later Carter, both of whom are excelling in sports and...
2024-07-1751 minThe Power of Care PodcastDual Realities: Grieving While ElevatingIn this episode, Brianna sits down with licensed mental health therapist Candace Washington to discuss the importance of normalizing the experience of multiple, sometimes conflicting, emotions at once. Candace explains how there is space for both joy and sadness to coexist, and that feeling these emotions simultaneously doesn't indicate weak faith or ingratitude. She courageously shares her personal battle with depression and suicidal ideation, offering insights and hope for those navigating similar struggles. Additionally, Candace dives into some of her favorite examples of people in the Bible who navigated the duality of suffering and faith. Join us for a heartfelt...
2024-07-0436 min
The Power of Care PodcastEmbracing Life After Loss: Jillian Walker on Grief and GrowthIn this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Jillian Walker, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating grief after losing her grandmother in 2016 and her father during the height of the pandemic. Jillian opens up about how these profound losses turned her world upside down and the invaluable lessons she has learned along the way. She offers wisdom on humanizing our parents, recognizing their full lives before we came into the picture, and appreciating every moment we have with them. Jillian encourages us to find stillness in times of uncertainty, reflect on our losses, and embrace gratitude for where...
2024-05-3024 minThe Power of Care PodcastS2 E2: Curves & Couture: Unveiling Fashions Evolution w/ Danielle Williams EkeDanielle is a highly accomplished fashion designer, stylist, and advocate with over 15 years of experience in the industry and has established herself as a passionate advocate for inclusivity and diversity within the field.Throughout her career, Danielle has demonstrated a deep understanding of the design process, coupled with a keen eye for balancing creativity with business acumen. Her expertise has made her a respected figure in the industry, where she has played pivotal roles in shaping brands and initiatives that champion size inclusivity.In 2022, Danielle founded Xtnd Consulting Co., a collective aimed at supporting the fashion industry's journey towards greater...
2024-05-1524 minThe Power of Care PodcastEmpowering Communities: A Conversation with Brandon Starkes, Founder of The People’s MarketJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Brandon Starkes, the visionary behind The People’s Market. Hailing from Prince George’s County, Maryland, Brandon's journey from Bowie to Silver Spring reflects a commitment to uplifting his community. With his wife, Chaka, and son, Malcolm, by his side, Brandon is on a mission to amplify the voices of Black farmers and historically marginalized groups, fostering economic empowerment and local investment. Drawing from over 15 years of public service experience in DC and Prince George’s County Government, Brandon shares invaluable insights on navigating career transitions and aligning with one's true purpose. In this c...
2024-05-0256 minThe Power of Care PodcastE15: Mother and Daughter Relationships , Dating, & Protecting What You BuildWendelyn Dance, is an administrative assistant at Sharon Bible Fellowship Church in Maryland. Wendy is a lover of arts and crafts who values her walk with God , her friends and family. Wendy gives women the courage to continue to learn and the power to use their voices and gifts. She embodies the phrase, "its never too," and is currently in a masters program studying Biblical Studies.In this episode she and her daughter talk about the highs and lows of the mother daughter relationship, dating in 2023, and protecting your relationships from social media.
2023-12-161h 11The Power of Care PodcastMo Bowie on Single Parenting, Stress Management for Care givers , and prioritizing financial & physical wellnessMaurice "Mo" Bowie is a Financial Consultant and Employee Benefits Specialist, responsible for educating the private sector, federal, and state government employees as it relates to employer sponsored benefits, and independently derived programs. As a seasoned professional with 32 years of experience in the employee benefits, insurance, and financial services industries, Maurice is known for his integrity, work ethic, and overall industry knowledge when providing consultation to prospects, his clients, and their families. In this episode Maurice shares his experience as a single parent, his perspective on grief and loss , and encourages us to assess our realtionship with money...
2023-12-0853 minThe Power of Care PodcastE13: Empowerment Lessons from Her Dad, Consequences of Staying Silent, & Self ExpressionAlex Young, is a black woman in tech who is an advocate for mental health, self love and well being. Growing up Alex played competitive sports like soccer, rugby, and martial arts and has had more than 4 surgeries. Being an athlete was a huge part of her identity, and the pandemic helped her heal and discover other things about herself. In this episode she encourages us to celebrate big little wins along the way, look for glimmers, value in having a soul tribe, empowerment lessons from her dad, consequences of staying silent, and improving our self esteem.
2023-11-2941 minThe Power of Care PodcastE12: Life as a Freelance Photographer: Networking, Hard Work & RoutinesJasmine McGill, a Soft Goods & Prop Stylist , and Film Photographer based in New York reflects on how her HBCU(Hampton University) prepared her for making connections as a free lance creative. She shares her love for production and the importance of using discernment when building connections and friendships. Networking comes easy for some, but for Jas this is a skill she practices daily. No matter if you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert, she encourages us to create routines and hobbies that will help us push past fear and intro purpose. Contact Jas Portfolio: https://needmopink5af0.myportfolio.com Instagram...
2023-11-161h 16The Power of Care PodcastE11: Mastering Discipline and Impacting Culture w/ EZ Ward,MPSReginald Ezekiel Ward Jr. is a speaker and philanthropist from Prince George’s County, Maryland. Better known as EZ, his dynamic personality and inspiring journey has led him to speak in front of tens of thousands of people. He was diagnosed with a speech impediment that hindered him from confidently speaking without stuttering.It was this same roadblock that became a stepping stone for him. Being teased in grade school gave him the determination to attend speech therapy sessions and find his voice. With his persistence and drive, EZ soon realized that God had gifted him with this voic...
2023-11-0237 minThe Power of Care PodcastUnsubscribing from Unhelpful ThoughtsBrianna Dance, licensed therapist and host of the Power of Care podcast shares the benefits of unsubscribing from unhelpful, thoughts, patterns, and words that ruminate in our minds. She also empowers us to subscribe to things that push us towards our goals and purpose.
2023-10-1912 minThe Power of Care PodcastPushing Through Pain w/ Multiple ScelrosisVanessa Crawford, is a senior computer network defense analyst for the National Security Agency(NSA) lover of music, Jesus, technology, and sports. In this episode she encourages us to own who we are and to say yes to the God given opportunities even if it seems unfavorable at first . She opens up about her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and what helps her push through the pain.
2023-09-2128 minThe Power of Care PodcastNavigating Hard Things : health updates , Relationship w/ my body.Brianna Dance, host of the Power of Care podcast and mental health clinician shares how she is getting through a unexpected health challenges. In this episode she opens up about her relationship with her body and ways we can reframe our minds about our hard siuations.
2023-09-0522 minThe Power of Care PodcastE06: Born to Build & Create w/ Kristin TuckerKristin Tucker , a chemical engineer and business owner in the DMV area shares her journey from North Carolina A&T to becoming a technology consultant working at the state and federal government sector with a focus on modernizing systems and applications. Kristin believes that we are all engineers and she gives us a glimpse of what she's learned as an entrepreneur. Kristin is the founder of So HBCU, which is a gift shop that supports HBCU women. Proceeds from each purchase go towards scholarships for HBCU students.Donate to SOHBCU or purchase products: https://www...
2023-08-2233 minThe Power of Care PodcastLife After Basketball ,Marriage, & MotherhoodLauren Cooper, is a wife, mom of two, ethics professional and content creator based out of New York. She has navigated from being a professional basketball player to a successful ethics professional, in which she has received honorary recognition. Creating content is her passion and serves as a vessel to encourage and inspire others by providing a snapshot of her personal walk in the many roles she plays. In this episode Lauren takes us through her many transitions after high school. From finding love right before she starts her basketball career at UMBC and George Washington University, recovering from injuries...
2023-08-0841 minThe Power of Care PodcastE04: The transformative 20’s: lessons on self-love and healingLicencsed Independent Clinical Social Worker Jasmine Stephens shares her journey to becoming a change agent in Washington DC. Jasmine is dedicated to serving children and their familes specifically the advancement of black children. She gives honor to the black women in her family that shape her zeal for helping others. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic , Jasmine went through challenges that produced a spirtual and physical transformation. In this episode she gives us wisdom on the importance of having a healthy relationship with ourselves and having friends who are locked in order to live a full life.
2023-07-2539 minThe Power of Care PodcastTeacher Career Navigation w/ Rhia McKissicRhia McKissic , a teacher, advocate, and coach in Harlem , New York takes us through her 10 year journey as a teacher in Baltimore City and New York City and how she's evolved . As a kid Rhia was shamed from expressing herself in school and now dedicates her career to empowering herself and students. Rhia is an advocate for freedom of self expression by way of educational liberation and a walking example of intentional wellness. In this episode she encourages us to listen to our bodies and removing the blockages that prevent us from hearing from God clearly. Rhia McKissic Instagram: @thatssorhi...
2023-07-1146 minThe Power of Care PodcastSelf-Care & Advocacy for Autism MomsAshley Crenshaw is a mom, parent advocacy coach and content creator in Charlotte,North Carolina. She has spent the last 8 years as an educator before transitioning to the non profit sector. In this episode she is transparent about the ups and downs of having a child with autism and the importance of self-care and seeking balance as a wife and mother of two.
2023-06-2744 minThe Power of Care PodcastThe Courage to Pivot w/ Paige MariahDigital Content Creator and Entrepreneur @PaigeMariah takes us through her courageous journey of leaving her hometown of Chicago ,moving abroad to London, and going back to the US for a new adventure. Paige shares her personal evolution of overcoming fear and building the life of her dreams . Her mission is to inspire young adults and professionals to be intentional about wellness by prioritizing joy and fulfillment.Tune in for new bi-weekly episodes.
2023-06-0932 min