Jessica A. Smith Solo Episode
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Jessica Smith is a mental health advocate and community builder based in Baltimore, MD. She is the Founder of The Mental Health Emergency Fund, Inc., which helps provide financial assistance to marginalized community members experiencing a mental health crisis. She is an MSW student at Howard University and her therapeutic areas of focus are anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships and faith topics. No matter what she’s doing, she will always have a network around her because she believes that healing happens in community. In this special solo episode, Jessica shares her journey...
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Dance My Pain Away
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Marquis Carrington is a multi-disciplinary artist and mindfulness practitioner. He is based in Baltimore, Maryland and uses music, creative writing, photography, yoga, and podcasting to bring a variety of offerings to professional and communal spaces. He is the author of three poetry books and the host of the podcast “A Guy From A Place.” In this episode, Marquis discusses issues around Black men’s mental health, how he moves through the world as a Black male poet and how growing up in Baltimore has shaped the man he is today. His fourth book, “Sometimes We Only Get a Piece of...
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The Power of Community as an Artist
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Ivory Haze is a singer-songwriter and mental health advocate from Washington, DC, whose music blends emotional honesty with powerful storytelling. Through raw lyrics and soulful melodies, she’s been building to create songs that speak to healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Offstage, Ivory has become a huge advocate for mental health issues and overall well being and in return hopes to use any platform given, either through singing or mentorship, to bring light and raise awareness about mental health and inspire open conversations. With a voice that uplifts and song messages that...
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Grace in Your Mental Health Journey
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Dr. Kimberly R. Mayes, LCSW is the Founder & Clinical Director at Essence Therapy & Wellness Center, where she supports clients with individual therapy, corporate training, and culturally responsive interventions. With over 20 years of professional experience, Dr. Mayes has held leadership roles and worked in hospital, educational, and non-profit settings. Her most rewarding accomplishment is founding a successful group private practice for BIPOC clients, where the mission is to, “Recreate the definition of therapy & self-care for the BIPOC community through...
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Finding Her Voice through Music
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Maya Elizabeth, the co-creator of From M.E. to You: A Mental Health Concert, is a singer-songwriter, artist, mentor + a member at the Recording Academy (DC Chapter). Maya studied marketing at Howard University and graduated in 2016 as the School of Business Valedictorian. Then, she launched Maya Elizabeth Music LLC and has been spreading healing, truth, +love as an independent artist ever since. She shares openly about her journey with self-image, anxiety + owning her unique sound. In this episode, she shares about her upcoming mental health concert, some of the ways she’s navigated...
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The Importance of Self-Disclosing as a Psychologist
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Brittany J. Crawford, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Mind Bend Foundation. With years of experience in mental health, she witnessed firsthand how financial barriers prevent individuals from accessing the care they need. Recognizing the gap between affordability and quality therapy, she created Mind Bend Foundation to provide direct funding for those without adequate coverage. Her mission is simple—ensure that cost is never a barrier to healing. In this episode, Dr. Crawford shares about her day to day as a Clinical Psychologist in the hospital system, how she works with...
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Motherhood as a Communal Practice
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Dr. Richardson is a mama, healer, and licensed psychologist with over 12 years of experience providing therapy in clinical, academic, and community-based settings. She brings a relational and culturally grounded lens to her work, centering the lived experiences of Black and Brown women and mothers. Taking a holistic approach, Dr. Richardson believes healing happens not just in the mind, but in the body, spirit, and community. She views motherhood as a communal practice—one that deserves care, compassion, and space to be both messy and beautiful. Her work is dedicated to breaking down...
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The Science of Behavioral Analysis
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Brandon Logan is a Licensed Behavior Analyst, transformation coach, and founder of 4 The Collective and The Thrive Nation Podcast. He serves on the board of AMINGA, a nonprofit dedicated to providing youth in the Global South with access to holistic education and sports training, fostering athleticism, interpersonal skills, and self-awareness. Through his work—ranging from wellness events to one-on-one coaching—Brandon blends science and spirit to help individuals build lives aligned with their purpose. Drawing from his background in Applied Behavior Analysis, he employs practical,...
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The Importance of Rest for Your Soul
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Based in Baltimore, MD, Rachel Darden is a social media director currently pursuing a divinity degree and building Chosen by Grace, an emerging nonprofit dedicated to helping women discover and walk boldly in their God-given purpose. She believes in the power of healing and the practice of rest as a form of liberation, offering Reset Day soul-tending journaling and meditation classes that create space for women to reconnect with God and themselves. Her mission is rooted in the truth that when one woman heals, she empowers others to do the same. With a heart for spiritual growth and...
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Finding the Beauty in Your Struggle
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Tiffany Snead-Rose is a dynamic creative and youth advocate from Baltimore, Maryland. With over 12 years of experience supporting youth and young adults, she is the founder of multiple platforms including Finding the Beauty in Your Struggle, TMI Consulting and Seasons of Singleness the Podcast Uncensored. In her free time, she enjoys content creation, hiking, and spending time with her kitten, Sox. In this episode, Tiffany shares her journey getting to know her Dad later in life, his death by suicide and how that’s impacted her. She also shares how she’s learning herself again at this...
info_outlineJanelle 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