105. Online Counseling for Black Entrepreneurs featuring Melissa Douglass
Release Date: 04/15/2020
Minding My BLACK Business
I called in my business accountability buddy for this one. In working on business self-care, it’s always a good idea to get support. Andrew and I discuss what we’ve learned about ourselves in this stage of our businesses and what areas of our selfcare need improvement. We both took the selfcare assessment and implemented strategies in the selfcare workbook to address our selfcare needs. Check out our selfcare workbook! Guest: Andrew Jatau Andrew Jatau is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a content creator. He is the founder of Mylemarks (), an online company that creates...
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I had a rough week with the business. There were some missteps and plans that failed. After a couple of days, I had to fight to improve my mindset, focus, and confidence. My fight included a reset, making use of my self care regimen to address the anxiety I was experiencing. I want us all to have the tools and resources we need to manage. Check out our assessment and workbook! FREE Selfcare Assessment for Black Entrepreneurs: The Selfcare Workbook for Black Entrepreneurs Where to find us Instagram: Twitter: Website: ...
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The weight of the world is heavy these days and Black Women are on the front lines of the work. We’ve been a crucial element of change throughout time and it can feel overwhelming. Take a listen as to how to best balance our desire to make the world better without sacrificing our well-being. Dr. Kimber Shelton is a licensed psychologist and owner of KLS Counseling & Consulting Services. She provides psychotherapy, professional consultation, and diversity-related trainings. Dr. Shelton specializes in the areas of cultural competence, ethnic minority and LGBTQ issues, trauma, and...
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I’ve been out here working. So much has been going behind the scenes, I can’t wait until it’s all ready to show. In this time, I’m learning more about me and how to effectively build a supportive community. Where to find us Instagram: Twitter: Website: Merchandise: Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
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I’m super excited to work with a select group of Service Based Black Entrepreneurs again! Our program helps Entrepreneurs create strategies to improve your self-confidence as you build your dream business; achieve their ideal work/life balance; manage self-doubt in a safe supportive community that can eliminate your business building isolation.
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This was a hard one to record, family. I’ve learned so much about my limits, my boundaries, my needs from this medical crisis. Take a listen as I share how this shaped my concept of gratitude and my relationship to my business.
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It happened again. Got super busy and the recording slowed to a standstill. There have been some things going on! Things I’m proud of, grateful for, and relieved to have experienced.
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Are y’all tired like I am? I’ve found that this pandemic has slowed me down and made tasks more of a chore than usual. I think we might be experiencing Pandemic Fatigue. Dr. Walker shares her gems and provides some solutions on how to move forward.
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It’s been a lil bit, you’re right. Things have been beautifully busy. It felt good recording again and I look forward to being back more often. I’ve learned some things about selfcare, entrepreneurship, and myself along the way.
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One more week! It’s been a dream of mine to work with 10 Black Service Based Entrepreneurs in an intimate group setting. Starting February 3rd for 8 weeks, we will be dismantling imposter syndrome, compassion fatigue, and entrepreneurial isolation. For those of you who’ve been itching to join us there are still a few seats available. Simply, complete our application, listed below to get the process started.
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Melissa Douglass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider whose goal is to merge quality mental health care and technology to advance communities through wellness. She is the founder of Goal Driven Counseling, a virtual group private practice, where the team supports individuals experiencing challenging life transitions and mental health concerns completely online through secure video conferencing. Melissa also coaches busy professionals on how to prioritize self-care and personal wellness, she consults with other mental health professionals and organizations on how to incorporate tech based services in their practices, and serves as an Adjunct Professor where she teaches a graduate level course on integrating technology and social work practice at the University of Missouri-St Louis.
Melissa is passionate about self-care, normalizing mental health by increasing access and decreasing barriers, and is an advocate for community-based education. To date, she has shared her knowledge with platforms such as National Public Radio, Blackdoctor.org, KPLR News Channel 11, the National Association of Social Workers, and various other conferences, podcasts, and trainings. As she wears many hats, Melissa asserts her most rewarding role is lovingly that of wife and mom of three incredible individuals.
Special Guest:
Melissa Douglass LCSW-BC-TMH
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