Episode 10: Nourishing Your Mind - Domonique Mathis
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Today’s guest has a long list of accomplishments, including being the first black female to earn the Dispatcher of the Year Award in Florida. She’s a single mother to two boys and a business owner. Dominique Mathis is a strong, black woman that’s overcome a lot to get to where she is today. However, her many achievements didn’t keep her from experiencing depression. Through therapy and journaling, she’s been able to improve her mental health. She’s learned to nourish her mind and be thankful for the small things in life. Today, she’s here to share...
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From teen mom to creating new statistics. Mikala Brown has set numerous “out of the ‘expected’ box” goals and creates her own life/career success. From purchasing her first home as a single mom at the age of 25, to receiving her Master’s Degree in Special Education at the age of 28, to building a 6-figure at-home business while teaching in the “public school,” system and raising 3 kids. She is on fire and ready to continue to, as she puts it, “live the new statistic” daily. She is breaking barriers and is ready to empower. This is an invitation to...
info_outlineToday’s guest has a long list of accomplishments, including being the first black female to earn the Dispatcher of the Year Award in Florida. She’s a single mother to two boys and a business owner. Dominique Mathis is a strong, black woman that’s overcome a lot to get to where she is today. However, her many achievements didn’t keep her from experiencing depression. Through therapy and journaling, she’s been able to improve her mental health. She’s learned to nourish her mind and be thankful for the small things in life. Today, she’s here to share her journey.