Elssa Kenfack is many things to many people and rooms but one thing that she hopes she is remembered as she walks out of rooms or fades into memories of others is that she loves the Lord. Elssa has served in many capacities as a therapist, community development advocate, creative, friend, daughter, sister and in all of those roles, she has tried to embody three main principles:

• 1. That we are all uniquely created and purposed for something significant here on this earth by God

• 2. That being your boldest, brightest, dullest, purest version of yourself is always the best choice

• And 3. That there is intersectionality in all of the parts of us.

In this episode, Elssa talks about the unconventional journey to wellness and how she shares that with her platform, The Wellthy Living Project. She also gives tips on how to stay mentally healthy during the holiday season.

Follow her on instagram @wellthylivingp and @cest_belssa

Quintina Sonnie is a Lived Experience Expert in human trafficking and somatic practitioner who has been providing survivors with tools for healing for the past eight years. She is currently the Chief Operations Officer and Holistic Care Director at Survivor Ventures, a nonprofit based out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, lowering barriers and providing direct services to survivors of trafficking.

In this episode, we talk about Survivor Ventures’s programs that help survivors move into a life of freedom and economic empowerment.

Visit their website at www.survivorventures.org and follow them on Facebook and Instagram at @SurvivorVentures. If you need to call the national hotline, dial 1888-373-7888 or text “be free” to 233733.

Janelle Carrington, LCSW-C, is the owner and a licensed clinical social worker at Alchemy Therapy and Holistic Wellness Space, LLC. She began her social work career in 2017, working with teens and young adults with autism and behavioral issues. In 2021, Janelle transitioned to private practice, expanding her focus to include adults and offering multiple therapeutic services. Driven by her mission to empower individuals to embrace self-love and overcome trauma, Janelle is dedicated to inspiring clients to connect with their authentic selves and take control of their lives.

In this episode, Janelle talks about tips on healing from trauma and the importance of self-love’s role in the process. Stay connected to her by visiting her website at www.alchemy-therapy.com and on instagram at @alchemytherapyllc

Autumn Walker is a Mental Health Therapist licensed in Maryland. After obtaining her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins in 2020, she founded The Soul Reasons LLC as a call to action to center mental wellness in response to the sociopolitical climate. Today, she equips mission-driven organizations to foster well-being in their companies to maintain morale and engagement and she empowers Black women to overcome impostor syndrome to build self-confidence and fulfill their purpose driven goals.

In this episode, Autumn shares how 82 percent of people experience impostor syndrome, with women and people of color experiencing it the most. She gives practical tips to overcome impostor syndrome by knowing your purpose and staying in your lane.

Shountee Turner is the founder of The Write Narrative, LLC. Balancing responsibilities with the need for flexibility and supplemental income led Shountee to start her writing services business as a side hustle. What began as a necessity quickly grew into a passion for helping women and minority business owners through communication and fundraising, ensuring they have equal access to resources. In this episode she shares the mental health battles she faced caregiving to her mom with dementia and raising 3 children as a single mother, all while operating her business,

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Shardae Carter, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the founder and clinical director of Dae to Dae Counseling Services. She considers herself a Grief Relief Strategist and in this episode, we talk about the many forms of grief, debunk some myths and talk about ways to cope with loss.

Follow Shardae on instagram at @dae2daecounsel, on Facebook at Dae to Dae Counseling Services and find her on Psychology Today by searching Shardae Carter.

https://dae2daecounseling.com/

Christen is the CEO, Founder of SCB Luxury Styling where she helps sophisticated women harmonize their inner beauty with their outer appearance. She believes that understanding your body shape and lifestyle is the key to curating a capsule wardrobe that works. She also focuses on shifting her clients' relationship with style so that they can confidently show up as the person they were created to be.

In this episode Christen shares with us how she got into the field of personal styling 10 years ago, how she works with her clients to overcome limiting beliefs and how to invest in one’s personal wardrobe.

LinkedIn: Christen Johnson
Instagram: scbluxurystyling
Youtube: @sochicchris
Website: www.sophisticatedchicbrand.com

Fatima M. Smith identifies as a Black woman who is a relentless advocate for anti-violence in our communities & community. She is also the Co-Founder of Collective 365, a grant-making, membership-based organization that serves Black and Brown changemakers in DC, MD and VA.

She is a firm believer that, “a person who can describe a problem can also describe a solution; they just need time, space and resources.” The latter has shaped how she does her work with individuals, communities, and organizations.

In this episode, we talk about The Rest and Joy Fund, a partnership between Collective 365 and The Mental Health Emergency Fund, Inc. The purpose is to provide Black and Brown adults in the DMV ages 18+ funding to prioritize their mental health, rest and joy. Applications open on August 28, 2024. Click here to keep up to date with the application:

https://www.collective365.org/restjoyfund

Donate and get involved at www.collective365.org