We're Not OK: A Community of Healing

Closing out the phenomenal sixth season of We're Not OK, we're proud to introduce Yashmine Cooper—educational leader, mindset coach, speaker, and founder of Leading with Love Consulting.With nearly two decades of experience in K–12 education, Yashmine joins the conversation to unpack the realities of burnout among women leaders and the hidden emotional, mental, and personal costs that often come with constantly showing up for others. We explore how leadership rooted in overwork can lead to exhaustion, disconnection, and even the loss of identity beneath professional titles and expectations.  Yashmine shares how her frameworks, including Power Pause and LeadHER, help leaders reclaim their time, regulate their energy, establish boundaries, and move from survival mode toward more sustainable and aligned leadership. The conversation also highlights real stories of transformation and what becomes possible when leaders prioritize well-being without abandoning their purpose.This season finale is an honest and healing discussion about redefining success, challenging toxic leadership norms, and creating lives that feel as good as they look on paper.Connect with Yashmine.Connect with the hosts, Dr. Antija Allen & Justin Stewart.

Today, we are joined by Problk Health co-founders Dr. Karleena Tuggle-McDaniel —a board-certified bariatric surgeon—and Darian McDaniel—a marketing executive with 20+ years of C-suite experience— as they share the personal journey that led them to build a wellness brand rooted in purpose, prevention, and community impact to transform Black health. Together, we explore the real impact of healthcare gaps in Black communities, the rise of preventable chronic conditions, and how Problk Health was created to offer solutions that meet those needs. From choosing the right vitamins and supplements to avoiding harmful or ineffective options, this conversation is both practical and eye-opening.  Grounded in purpose, D. K and Darian also discuss their commitment to reinvesting in organizations and initiatives that support health and healing—turning individual wellness into community impact.  This episode is a powerful reminder: if we don’t prioritize our health early, we’ll feel it later. Connect with the Dr. K & Darian:Visit their website:Problk Health Vitamins - Black Doctor Owned Vitamin Company – PROBLK HEALTHCheck out their mission: Our Mission – PROBLK HEALTHFollow them on InstagramConnect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. Stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://tidycal.com/allenivyprep/introductory-meeting If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/⁠⁠⁠

In this powerful Women’s History Month episode, Dr. Antija Allen leads an intimate and affirming conversation centering the lived experiences of Black women with ADHD, stories too often overlooked, misunderstood, or misdiagnosed.Joined by Dr. Chinyere Oparah and Dr. Loucresie Rupert, this episode explores what it means to be brilliant in systems that were not built for you. Together, they unpack late diagnoses, the emotional weight of “what could have been,” and the invisible labor of navigating life through workarounds that were never named.Dr. Chinyere Oparah is an educator, author, and executive leadership coach who supports visionary leaders in navigating complex systems. As the founder of NeuroSpicy Leaders and the Center for Liberated Leadership, she brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education and nonprofit leadership, including roles as dean, provost, and vice president. Her work challenges deficit narratives and advances sustainable, courageous approaches to leadership.Dr. Loucresie Rupert is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist specializing in ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence. She is co-founder of Physician Women SOAR and a member of BLACK. Her work centers mental health, trauma, and equity across multiple identities, and she brings both clinical expertise and lived insight into this conversation.From hyperfocus to burnout, from misdiagnosis to self-discovery, this conversation reframes ADHD through a lens of strength, adaptability, and cultural context. You will hear how masking shows up in leadership, how success can coexist with struggle, and why community and collective care are essential tools for thriving.This is more than a conversation about ADHD. It is about identity, survival, and reclaiming the fullness of who you are.If you have ever questioned your capacity, your pace, or your path, this episode is a mirror, a validation, and a reminder. Your brilliance was never the problem.Connect with our guests:Dr. Loucresie Rupertwww.insightfulconsultant.orgFacebook: Insightful Consultant LLCLinkedIn: Dr. Loucresie Rupert | LinkedInDr. Chinyere Oparah https://www.neurospicyleaders.com/Follow @neurospicyleaders on IGResourcesArticle on the power of ND leadership: https://www.neurospicyleaders.com/post/when-the-system-cracks-open-neurospicy-leaders-and-the-evolution-of-leadershipCoaching for ADHD/ND leaders and entrepreneurs: https://www.neurospicyleaders.com/FocusCafé Body doubling space for leaders, changemakers and entrepreneurs: https://www.neurospicyleaders.com/focuscafeAI FocusPartner -digital ally tailored to support ND professionals: https://www.neurospicyleaders.com/focuspartnerConnect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. Stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://tidycal.com/allenivyprep/introductory-meeting If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/⁠⁠⁠

Today, we sit down with Telvin Peterson, Licensed Professional Counselor, Addictions Counselor, and founder of Inner Depth Counseling & Consulting LLC.Drawing from his work within the Department of Corrections, Telvin shares insights from supporting incarcerated men navigating trauma, shame, addiction, and deep emotional barriers. Together, we explore how relational trauma, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to perform masculinity can keep people stuck in survival mode.Telvin also challenges common myths about addiction and discusses how substance use disorders are often rooted in unresolved trauma.From correctional facilities to community spaces, this conversation reflects on what it takes to move from silence and survival toward vulnerability, self-leadership, and healing.Connect with Telvin:TikTok  @mrpthetherapistPsychology Today: Inner Depth Counseling & Consulting LLC, Licensed Professional Counselor, Florence, SC, 29505 | Psychology TodayConnect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. Stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal⁠⁠⁠ https://tidycal.com/allenivyprep/introductory-meeting If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/⁠⁠⁠

We’re joined by Dr. Justin S. Hopkins, a clinical psychologist, psychoanalytic scholar, and founder of Hopkins Behavioral Health, a BIPOC-focused therapy practice in Washington, DC. Through his clinical work, speaking engagements, and organizational partnerships, Dr. Hopkins applies the psychology of trauma to issues of identity, race, and the stress and pain underlying societal challenges. Together, we explore how identity begins to form and how intergenerational trauma is transmitted through both what is spoken and what remains unspoken. Dr. Hopkins unpacks the difference between stress and trauma, how unresolved pain can be projected into present relationships, and how generational patterns can be unknowingly reinforced. We also discuss misconceptions about healing, the role of formal therapy—particularly psychoanalytic therapy—in breaking cycles, and the broader cultural forces contributing to what many describe as “the anxious generation.”This episode invites us to become more aware of the hidden forces shaping our lives—and how intentional healing can move us toward greater freedom and joy.Connect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. Stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal⁠⁠If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/⁠⁠⁠

Parenthood can bring joy, growth, and unexpected mental health challenges. In this episode of We’re Not OK: A Community of Healing, we’re joined by Patience Riley, Licensed Professional Counselor and certified perinatal mental health specialist.With 14 years of experience, Patience supports individuals and families navigating parenthood and mental wellness through therapy, parental leave coaching, yoga, and organizational wellness programming. Her work spans clinical, community, and military settings, and she is a national advocate through her leadership with Postpartum Support International.Together, we explore maternal mental health, family and workplace transitions, and strategies for supporting individuals and families through critical life moments.Connect with Patience RileyWebsite: www.whoamamas.comEmail: [email protected]: GA & NE residentsYoga Services: U.S. & InternationalConnect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠Book Us ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. Stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal⁠⁠Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeTherapy Support Funds & Programs• Loveland Foundation — Therapy fund for Black women and girls• Georgia Perinatal Action Fund — Support for GA residents navigating fertility, pregnancy, loss, and postpartum (up to 1 year)• Black Girls Smile — Therapy Assistance Program• Black Men Heal — Services available in PA, NJ, DE, NYC, MD, D.C., VA, GAPostpartum Support International (PSI)Free support resources including support groups, peer mentor programs, and provider directorieswww.postpartum.netIf you or someone you know is navigating parenthood and mental wellness challenges, this conversation offers insight, support, and resources.If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/⁠⁠⁠

Today we are joined by Bryce Kahari (he/him) — a facilitator, storyteller, and public health leader dedicated to strengthening communities and advancing equity.Bryce serves as Cancer Program Manager at The Center for Black Health & Equity, where he leads initiatives focused on cancer prevention and advancing equitable health outcomes. His work has spanned tobacco control, substance use, LGBTQI+ health, racial equity, and youth engagement — all grounded in a deep commitment to advocacy and community empowerment. Bryce was recognized as National Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, reflecting a long-standing commitment to creating meaningful change.In our conversation, Bryce shares insight on what it takes to move from awareness to action, the critical role equity plays in public health, and how advocacy and storytelling can help transform communities.This is a thoughtful dialogue about leadership, impact, and the responsibility we all share in building a more just and healthier future.Connect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/notokbookproject⁠⁠Book Us ⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. Stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal⁠⁠If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod⁠⁠⁠ for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/⁠⁠⁠

Welcome back to We’re Not OK: A Community of Healing, and welcome to 2026.We kick off the new season of We’re Not OK: A Community of Healing with Dr. Kiki Ramsey, PhD, MCC, Positive Psychologist, Career Coach, Forbes contributor, author, and CEO of the Positive Psychology Coaching & Diversity Institute (PPCaDI). Dr. Kiki joins us to unpack purpose, courage, belonging, and what it really means to thrive at work without losing yourself. Drawing on 15+ years of research and coaching, she shares insights on resilience, inclusive leadership, and her Positively Diverse Leadership framework—offering practical tools to move from survival to sustainable well-being.This is the refresh you need to kick off your year. Listen now and start the shift from surviving to thriving.Connect with Dr. Kiki:Websites:​www.kikiramsey.com​www.ppcadi.comSocial Media:​Facebook: @drkikiramsey​LinkedIn: @drkikiramsey​Instagram: @drkikiramseyUpcoming Events: Thrive26 Women’s Conference: July 10–12, 2026, at the Marriott Northeast/Emory Area (2000 Century Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30345). Registration details are coming soon.Thrive Society: a free community of ambitious women focused on growth, accountability, sisterhood, and mentorship.Connect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠www.youtube.com/@thenotokpodcast⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/notokbookproject⁠Book Us ⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. Stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal⁠If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit ⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod⁠⁠ for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/⁠⁠

For our Season 5 finale, we sit down with the wise and wonderfully candid Carrington Brown, Licensed Therapist and Relationship Coach; to explore the real reasons we show up the way we do in relationships. Whether you’re married, divorced, dating, or preparing yourself for the partnership you want, this conversation offers the kind of clarity that shifts how you see yourself and the people you choose.Carrington opens the door to the patterns we inherit, the wounds we carry, and the expectations we never learned to name. Together, we unpack why some marriages unravel long before therapy starts, how to recognize misalignment early, and what it takes to build relationships rooted in emotional honesty instead of habit.This episode is part laughter, part revelation, and entirely an invitation to choose better for yourself. A beautiful close to Season 5.Connect with Carrington:https://www.thecarringtonbrown.comhttps://healtexas.clientsecure.meInstagram https://www.instagram.com/thecarringtonbrown/?hl=enTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@thecarringtonbrownConnect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@thenotokpodcastLinktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/notokbookprojectBook Us Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. Stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCalIf you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit ⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod⁠⁠ for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/⁠⁠

In this episode of We’re Not OK: A Community of Healing, we sit down with Steven M. Hughes—Financial Therapist, Certified Financial Behavior Specialist®, and Reiki Master Teacher to unpack how we think, feel, and behave with money.We explore the emotional and energetic roots of financial habits, including:✨ Becoming a financial faucet for your family✨ Navigating the tension between scarcity fears and YOLO spending✨ Building your “fun fund” without guilt✨ Why budgets fail without healing behavior underneathSteven shares compelling client success stories illustrating the power of blending financial psychology, behavioral finance, and Reiki energy work to create lasting transformation.A nationally recognized money expert, Steven serves as the on-air financial specialist for CBS-WLTX, has appeared on CNBC Your Money and CBS Money Watch, and partners with major brands like Google, Airbnb, and ABC News. He also equips campuses—including the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Pittsburgh to help students, faculty, and employees build clarity, confidence, and control over their finances.If you want practical strategies to heal your money mindset, shift your relationship with abundance, and take ownership of your financial journey, this conversation is for you.Tune in for tools, truth-telling, and a refreshed way of thinking about wealth, worth, and wellness.Want to bring Steven to your college or company? Contact him at: ⁠https://stevenmhughes.com/speaking/⁠Connect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠We're Not OK: A Community of Healing - YouTube⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're Not OK | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree⁠⁠⁠Book Us ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal

In this episode of We’re Not OK: A Community of Healing, we sit down with Harold Hughes, Founder & CEO of NFNTE Capital and the truest definition of a modern-day multihyphenate.With nearly two decades of experience in business development and operations, Harold has raised over $5M for his venture-backed startup, supported brands like Pepsi and LIFEWTR, and continues to build spaces where community and innovation meet.Together, we explore:The intersection of social well-being and social capitalThe unique challenges Black founders face in cultivating networks of supportWhat it means to invest not just as a business strategy, but as an act of careBeyond business, Harold is a community builder, author, educator, dad, and mental health advocate. He shares powerful lessons from his own journey on leadership, purpose, and legacy—and what it looks like to build something that outlives you.If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, Black excellence, or the power of community, this conversation will leave you inspired and challenged in all the right ways.Connect with Harold Hughes:NFNTE Capital – NFNTE CapitalLinkedIn – Harold HughesInstagram – @haroldphConnect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠We're Not OK: A Community of Healing - YouTube⁠⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're Not OK | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal⁠

If you’re ready to transform the way you love, this episode is your invitation.We sit down with Dr. Alicia Watkins, PhD, LCSW, renowned relationship therapist, educator, and national leader in the emotional and spiritual healing of Black relationships.With honesty and clinical depth, Dr. Alicia breaks down why so many of us repeat painful relationship patterns and why safety, vulnerability, and intentionality are so hard to access. Together, we explore:✨ Hidden trauma cycles✨ Attachment wounds and emotional triggers✨ Communication breakdowns✨ Ego work and accountability✨ Boundaries, healing, and intimacyThis conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered:“Why do I keep choosing the same partners?”“Why don’t I feel seen or understood?”“How do I build love that feels safe?”Dr. Alicia offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools for healing deep emotional wounds, cultivating intimacy, and designing relationships with purpose.Whether you are dating, married, recovering from heartbreak, or learning to love yourself first—this episode reminds you that healed people love differently.Tune in, breathe deep, and let this be your starting point toward the love you deserve.Learn more about Dr. Alicia’s work and offerings:Instagram: @coachingwithdraliciaCourses & resources: ⁠coachingwithdralicia.teachable.com⁠Connect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/notokbookprojectBook Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/allenivyprep/introductory-meeting

If you’re ready to transform the way you love, this episode is your invitation.We sit down with Dr. Alicia Watkins, PhD, LCSW—renowned relationship therapist and national leader in the emotional and spiritual healing of Black relationships. With honesty and clinical depth, Dr. Alicia breaks down the real barriers to healthy romantic connections: trauma patterns, communication breakdowns, attachment wounds, ego work, and boundaries.This conversation speaks to anyone who has ever wondered why they repeat the same relationship cycles or struggle to feel safe, seen, and understood. Dr. Alicia offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools to help you build deeper intimacy and love more intentionally.Learn more about Dr. Alicia’s work and offerings:Instagram: @coachingwithdraliciaCourses & resources: coachingwithdralicia.teachable.comConnect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠We're Not OK: A Community of Healing - YouTube⁠⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're Not OK | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal⁠⁠If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit ⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod⁠⁠ for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/⁠⁠

In this episode of We’re Not OK: A Community of Healing, we sit down with Harold Hughes, Founder & CEO of NFNTE Capital and the truest definition of a modern-day multihyphenate. With nearly two decades of experience in business development and operations, Harold has raised over $5M for his venture-backed startup, supported brands like Pepsi and LIFEWTR, and continues to create spaces where community and innovation meet.We explore the intersection of social well-being and social capital — how building authentic relationships can empower underserved communities, the unique challenges Black founders face in cultivating networks of support, and what it means to invest not just as a business strategy, but as an act of care.Beyond business, Harold is a community builder, author, educator, dad, and mental health advocate, sharing lessons from his journey on leadership, purpose, and legacy.Tune in for an inspiring conversation about connection, purpose, and collective growth.Connect with Harold Hughes:NFNTE Capital NFNTE CAPITALLinkedIn Harold Hughes | LinkedInInstagram @haroldphConnect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠We're Not OK: A Community of Healing - YouTube⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're Not OK | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree⁠⁠⁠Book Us ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal⁠If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit ⁠https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod⁠ for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/⁠⁠

Join us as we talk with Steven M. Hughes, Financial Therapist, Certified Financial Behavior Specialist®, and Reiki Master Teacher, about unpacking our relationship with money and transforming financial habits. We explore topics like becoming a financial faucet for your family, navigating the tension between a scarcity mindset and YOLO spending, creating your “fun” fund, and sharing client success stories from Steven that showcase the power of blending financial psychology, behavioral finance, and Reiki energy healing.A recognized financial expert, Steven serves as the on-air money specialist for CBS-WLTX and has appeared on CNBC Your Money and CBS Money Watch. He has partnered with leading brands such as Google, Airbnb, and ABC News, as well as universities including the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Pittsburgh, helping students, faculty, and employees gain clarity, confidence, and control over their finances.Tune in for practical strategies to build financial wellness, shift your mindset, and take control of your money journey.Want to bring Steven to your college or company? Contact him at: https://stevenmhughes.com/speaking/Connect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: ⁠We're Not OK: A Community of Healing - YouTube⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're Not OK | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree⁠⁠Book Us ⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCalIf you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is an overview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: ⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/⁠⁠

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is anoverview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/We’re joined today by Essence Moore, licensed esthetician,founder of AraxEssence, and owner of Lineage Studio NYC. With over a decade of experience, has dedicated her career to empowering others through safe, informed self-care. Essence brings her passion for holistic skincare and deep expertise in treating and celebrating Black skin to the conversation. Weexplore not only the science and artistry behind skincare but also how cultural standards of beauty impact self-perception and self-care.Together, we discuss challenging harmful beauty myths,understanding melanin-rich skin and creating intentional spaces where skincare becomes both empowerment and restoration. Essence shares how her work helps clients reconnect with their skin — and their lineage — while redefining what beauty truly means.Connect with Essence:Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @TheeSkinBossProducts: AraxEssence.comServices: www.LineageStudioNYC.comConnect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠Subscribe to our NEW YouTube Channel: We're Not OK: A Community of Healing - YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're Not OK | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree⁠Book Us ⁠Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal

Today, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Webb, founder of Colorism Healing and a global leader in the fight to end colorism.Dr. Sarah has dedicated her career to addressing the deep impacts of colorism—bias and discrimination based on skin tone—through education, creativity, and healing. Her work stretches across continents, from teaching college courses and publishing books to hosting international writing contests, leading workshops and retreats, coaching clients, and mentoring students worldwide.With features on Fox Soul TV, Forbes, TEDx, MTV, and NPR, Dr. Sarah has used her voice and platform to amplify the urgent need for healing and equity while helping individuals and communities reclaim their power and self-worth.In this episode, we explore her journey, the mission of Colorism Healing, and the strategies she’s developed to challenge systemic bias while building spaces rooted in joy, empowerment, and community.Connect with Dr. Sarah:Website: https://colorismhealing.com/ Instagram: @colorismhealingYouTube: (99) Colorism Healing - YouTubeConnect with the hosts:Follow the Book ⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠Follow the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dr. Antija Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justin Stewart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠We're Not OK | Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeBook Us Dr. Antija Allen & Justin T. stewart - Introductory Call | TidyCal

In this episode of We’re Not OK: A Community of Healing, we welcome Darian Aaron—a multi-award-winning journalist, newsroom leader, and narrative shifter with nearly two decades of experience.As the Director of Local News: US South at GLAAD and founder of GLAAD Down South, Darian is leading the fight to amplify Black queer voices and confront some of today’s most urgent battles—discriminatory laws in the South, harmful media narratives, and the erasure of LGBTQ people of color.Darian’s impact also extends through interviews with cultural icons including Billy Porter, Lena Waithe, Uzo Aduba, and Wanda Sykes—further proof of his undeniable influence on media and culture. From making history as the first African-American Editor-in-Chief of Georgia Voice to earning national recognition for his storytelling, Darian’s career is a testament to the power of representation.Tune in for a powerful conversation on advocacy, visibility, and healing—and join us in amplifying the voices that matter most.Connect with Darian Aaron using his social handle on all platforms: @darianoutloudGLAAD Resource: GLAAD Media Reference Guide 11th EditionSouthernShowcase: GLAAD Elevates and Celebrates Black Queer and Trans Stories withDedicated Director of Local News and ‘GLAAD Down South’ LGBTQ Media EventConnect with us:Follow ⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. "Ifyou or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the ⁠⁠⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠⁠ at⁠⁠ 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call 911 in life-threatening situations. If you are worried about a friend’s social media updates, you can ⁠⁠⁠contact safety teams at the social media company⁠⁠⁠ . They have processes to reach out to connect the person with the help they need."

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. "If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the ⁠⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠⁠ at⁠ 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call 911 in life-threatening situations. If you are worried about a friend’s social media updates, you can ⁠⁠contact safety teams at the social media company⁠⁠ . They have processes to reach out to connect the person with the help they need."In this episode of We’re Not OK: A Community of Healing, we sit down with Dr. Shanéa Thomas, Ed.D, LICSW (He/She/Dr.), a bold lecturer, seasoned scholar-practitioner, and LGBTQ+ training specialist with over 20 years of clinical social work experience.Through his organization, Thomas Consulting and Therapeutic Services, Dr. Thomas trains and strategizes withsocial workers, educators, and service providers to create safer therapeutic, educational, and workplace spaces — especially for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. He has facilitated over 120 workshops on diversity, equity, and inclusion, grief and loss, mental health, sex and gender, and LGBTQIA+ populations.Dr. Thomas shares insights on the intersections of death, identity, and healing, exploring how grief,suicide prevention, and inclusive care are shaped by gender, sexuality, and marginalized identities. He also draws on his TEDx talk, “Everybody Feels Sad”, discussing mental health, grief, and the universality of human emotion.This conversation offers powerful guidance for anyone seeking to understand grief, support healing, andhonor identity in times of loss, while centering marginalized voices and creating inclusive spaces.Connect with Dr. Thomas:Facebook: Shanéa ThomasInstagram: drkchocolatnoir (main), drshaneathomas (professional)Tiktok: drkchocolatnoirCarrd Site: https://drshaneathomas.carrd.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshaneathomas/Interactive VisualCatalog: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGr4xJvb8c/_rfSAYTrG08MUT-18c9_Uw/view?utm_content=DAGr4xJvb8c&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd346a42b74 Connect with us:Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. "If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the ⁠988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠⁠ at 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call 911 in life-threatening situations. If you are worried about a friend’s social media updates, you can ⁠contact safety teams at the social media company⁠ . They have processes to reach out to connect the person with the help they need."This week, we sat down with Dr. Pamela Buchanan, the visionary behind Strong Medicine, to examine the often-unspoken toll that stress and mental health challenges take on healthcare professionals—especially those working in the ER. Together, we explore the silent crisis facing those on the frontlines of care and what it truly means to reclaim wellness, resilience, and balance in demanding environments.With a mission to empower physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and women leaders, Dr. Buchanan guides others to master stress, discover their purpose, and create lives rooted in health, wealth, and fulfillment. Through her signature programs and coaching, she helps women heal from within, prevent disease, and thrive with clarity, confidence, and conviction.This conversation challenges us to rethink how we care for ourselves, especially those on the frontlines of care.For more info visit: drbstrong.com.Connect with us:Follow @notokbookprojectFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠

We’re Back – Welcome to Season 5!In the season opener, hosts Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart sit down with Dr. Alford Young Jr.—University of Michigan professor and founding director of The Scholars Network on Masculinity and the Well-Being of African American Men—to explore the complexities of Black male identity.Together, they unpack the burdens, expectations, and societal pressures that shape how Black masculinity is perceived and lived. From emotional repression to distorted public narratives, the conversation examines how these forces impact mental health, relationships, and self-worth. Dr. Young offers powerful insight into how healing begins—not just through research, but through honest, community-centered dialogue.

Welcome to the Season 4 Finale!Today, hosts Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart sit down with Dr. Shawntal Z. Brown, a seasoned higher education professional and DEI advocate, to discuss the emotional and professional challenges faced by DEI practitioners amid increasing institutional pushback.Shawntal shares insights from her article, "What to Expect When Expecting a DEI Layoff," where she candidly reflects on her own experience of being laid off due to anti-DEI legislation. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, community support, and resilience during such transitions. The conversation delves into the broader implications of these layoffs on the higher education landscape and the ongoing fight for inclusive excellence. Connect with Dr. Brown:Twitter/X: https://x.com/ShawntalBrownInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawntal_brown_22/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawntalbrown/TADOHE: https://www.tadohe.com/TADOHE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/texas-association-of-diversity-officers-in-higher-education/?viewAsMember=trueTADOHE Twitter: https://x.com/TADOHE2TADOHE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tadoheConnect with us:Follow @notokbookprojectFollow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠

In this powerful episode, host Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart sit down with Amanda Hollowell, Interim Chief of Campaigns at Color of Change—the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. With a career rooted in organizing, advocacy, and bold leadership, Amanda shares how she and her team are pushing campaigns that hold power to account and create lasting change for Black communities.From her early days with 9to5 Georgia to national impact with When We All Vote, Amanda’s journey reflects the heart of grassroots power meeting policy. We also talk about motherhood, legacy, and what it truly means to lead with purpose in a world that often resists justice.This conversation will leave you charged up and ready to take action, offering both inspiration and practical insight on how to step into the fight for equity with intention and impact.Connect with Color of Change:https://www.facebook.com/colorofchangehttps://x.com/ColorOfChangehttps://www.youtube.com/user/colorofchangehttps://www.instagram.com/colorofchange/Connect with us:Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠

Get ready for an eye-opening, honest, and inspiring conversation with Jane Dunhamn—founder and Director of the National Black Disability Coalition (NBDC) and a trailblazer in Black disability advocacy with over 50 years of experience. Speaking with hosts Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart, Ms. Dunhamn breaks down the big issues: ableism, the myths we believe about disability, how households respond to disabled family members, and what real inclusion actually looks like. Together, we talk about why disability justice matters, how race and disability intersect, and what all of us can do to better show up for disabled communities. You won’t want to miss this one!http://www.blackdisability.orgConnect with us:Follow ⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠

Hosts Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart are talking lab coats, legacy and breaking all the ceilings with the brilliant Dr. Russell J. Ledet - co-founder and president of The 15 White Coats. In a journey from US Navy Veteran to Security Guard to a trailblazing, triple-boarded physician, Dr. Ledet is rewriting what success looks like in medicine.In this episode, we talk about disrupting the status quo, why representation in the white coats matters for Black health outcomes, and how he's opening the doors for the next generation of Black excellence in medicine.You'll leave this convo feeling inspired, empowered and reassured that "they not like us".Learn More:https://www.russellledet.com/https://linktr.ee/drrussellledethttps://www.the15whitecoats.org/More info on hosts, Justin & Antija: We're Not OK | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Today's episode is a mini reunion, as hosts Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart are joined by Dr. Anica Mulzac. Creator/Founder of Race (+) Positive, LLC, Dr. Anica also contributed the chapter "Preserving the Mental Health of Black and Brown Professors in Academia" to their 2022 book, "We're Not OK: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies".Dr. Anica is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in human behavior and group dynamics. As the Executive Clinical Director and Provost at Resilience Lab, Dr. Anica spearheads the development and expansion of the Resilience Institute, a learning platform for professional staff. She combines her passion for Race + Diversity with years of clinical training, research, and experience to help leaders and educators dismantle all expressions of racism, prejudice, and bias in their unique spheres of influence.Join us as we welcome Dr. Anica to the stage.Website: www.doctoranica.comInstagram: Dr_AnicaFacebook, Twitter, LinkedIn: @DoctorAnicaConnect with us: We're Not OK | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen welcome  Rochelle Rawls and Girsea Martínez Rosas to the We're Not OK stage, both members of the Baddies in Tech community,Rochelle Rawls is a highly regarded Diversity Talent Attraction Partner and community-recognized dot connector, and has been recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top Recruiting Voices. With an impactful career spanning over five years in recruitment, Rochelle has made significant contributions to diversifying the tech and healthcare industries, with a focus on creating inclusive opportunities for underrepresented communities. Her expertise lies in navigating the complexities of tech recruitment, where she has played a pivotal role in dispelling misconceptions and providing valuable information about career pathways in the sector.She is accompanied by Girsea Martinez Rosas, who has a decade of experience spanning technology, academia, and progressive advocacy, specializing in leveraging research to craft stories that energize people to change the world. Whether it’s working with educators to develop engaging digital learning tools or partnering with social justice organizations to amplify marginalized voices through technology, she consistently uses her research expertise to bridge gaps and create meaningful connections between organizations and the communities they most value.

Today, hosts ⁠⁠Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart⁠⁠ are joined by Dr. Dwayne L. Buckingham, affectionately known as the Empathy and Resilience (E.R.) Doctor. Author of 24 self-help books and producer of four documentaries, Dr. Buckingham is a board-certified licensed clinical psychotherapist, ICF Professional Certified Coach, retired decorated veteran, CEO of Buckingham Consulting Group, LLC, and director of Buckingham Coaching Academy. His 25 years of clinical experience and 22 years of military training have enabled him to serve individuals from all walks of life and consult with organizations with diverse staff and customers. Dr. Buckingham has been featured as a mental health expert, entrepreneur, consultant, and certified life and executive coach on NBC, ABC, Fox 2 News, ESSENCE, The CW 11, The Daily Drum, Huffington Post, and numerous other media outlets.For more information about Dr. Buckingham, please visit www.buckinghamcgroup.comConnect with us:Follow ⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠

Today, hosts ⁠Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart⁠ are joined by Drs. Jenn Wells and Marissiko Wheaton Greer, co-authors of the Black Woman Employee Lifecycle. Dr. Wells is an accomplished leader in organizational change and diversity, equity, and inclusion, with almost two decades of experience driving transformative initiatives across educational environments. Her work is centered on dismantling systemic barriers and fostering cultures of belonging and equity in organizations. where everyone can thrive. Jenn is passionate about creating sustainable change within organizations, ensuring that DEI is seamlessly integrated into their strategic vision and operations.Dr. Wheaton-Greer is an award-winning DEI practitioner, educator, and researcher, committed to liberation through a process of abolition, reparations and decolonization. With over 15 years of experience in DEI facilitation, project management, recruitment and retention, Marissiko combines hands-on expertise with a research driven approach. Her research and practice specialize in equity-oriented leadership, identity development and organizational capacity-building. Dr. Jenn Wells | she, her, herswww.jwchange.design LinkedIn | InstagramMarissiko M. Wheaton-Greer, Ph.D. greerconsulting.org | marissiko.com | LinkedIn Connect with us:Follow ⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠

Today, hosts Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart are joined by Tahitia Timmons, who owns and leads, Conscious By Us, LLC., a Small, Black, and Queer Woman Owned Business, which focuses on DEI and improving health equity through coaching, SME consulting, DEI Content reviews, and speaking events. With nearly 20 years of experience working with organizations and individuals, developing, and presenting inclusive content, Tahitia follows a transformational coaching method, geared towards creating psychological safety, cultural humility, and integrates concepts of belonging and engagement in her coaching practice. Tahitia also hosts her podcast, Health Equity 52, interviewing guests from a variety of backgrounds that directly or indirectly improve people’s health by creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable world.When she is not coaching, creating content, speaking, volunteering, or podcast hosting, you’ll find Tahitia spending time with her family, including one anxious dog, and a very bossy cat. Connect with us: Follow ⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠

WELCOME BACK - A New Year, New Season AND New Episode! In the debut of season 4, hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Professor Antwan Daniels and Dr. Tremayne O. Waller. Professor Daniels is a profound science educator who has taught community college chemistry for over 11 years, striving to elevate learners by activating science awareness and positive change in our healthcare service communities. Dr. Waller serves as the Director of Graduate Student Programs at Virginia Tech, where he dedicates his efforts to fostering the recruitment, retention, and advancement of graduate scholars, particularly those hailing from historically underrepresented backgrounds in engineering. Connect with us: Follow ⁠⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠⁠ Follow ⁠⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠

In the season 3 closer, hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Mental Health Therapist Autumn Walker. Founder of The Soul Reasons LLC, a call to action against the racial injustice that plagues society today, Autumn envisions a world where Black women are dismantling systemic oppression by actively pursuing their life’s purpose. With eight years of thriving in the Human Services industry, joining over 700 clients on their journeys to wellness and self-actualization, Autumn focuses her passion on empowering Black women to overcome impostor syndrome to build self-confidence and fulfill their purpose driven goals and mission driven organizations to foster well-being in their communities.

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen⁠ are joined by Shenequa Golding, author of the 2024 title Black Girl in the Middle: Essays on (Allegedly) Figuring it All Out. Golding is a writer and an editor whose work focuses on race, gender, popular culture, and entertainment. Earning a degree in print journalism from Hampton University, Golding began her career for a small newspaper owned by the Chicago Sun-Times. A native New Yorker, Golding returned to her roots as an entertainment writer. Her work, both on-camera and in print, has appeared in prominent Black publications such as Vibe and Essence, as well as mainstream outlets, including Complex, the Associated Press, BBC, and Vanity Fair. Her essay, “Maintaining Professionalism in The Age of Black Death is . . . A Lot,” published on Medium in May 2020, has received 990K views to date. When not writing, Shenequa can be found watching The Golden Girls reruns, listening to her favorite true crime podcast, or geeking out whenever someone compliments her nails knowing they’re press-ons from Walgreens. Website: https://www.shenequagolding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldinggirl617/ Connect with us:Follow ⁠⁠@notokbookproject⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠@antijaallen⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠⁠

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Sharif El-Mekki. Founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development, the Center exists to ensure there will be equity in the recruiting, training, hiring, and retention of quality educators that reflect the cultural backgrounds and share common socio-political interests of the students they serve. El-Mekki has been recognized by President Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey for his school, Mastery Charter Shoemaker, which has been awarded the prestigious EPIC award for three consecutive years as being amongst the top three schools in the country for accelerating students’ achievement levels. The Shoemaker Campus was also recognized as one of the top ten middle school and top ten high schools in the state of Pennsylvania for accelerating the achievement levels of African-American students. Instagram @centerblacked and @fellowshipbmec Follow us on Instagram: @thenotokpodcast and @notokbookproject Follow us on Facebook: @notokbookproject Book us for your next event.

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Paulette Granberry Russell, president of National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE). A leading national voice on issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, Russell's research interests include gender equity in STEM, campus culture and its impact on marginalized communities. With over 20 years advising on diversity and inclusion efforts, her passion is in dismantling structural racism to create more equitable experiences for faculty, students and staff of color. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nadohe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NADOHE.org/ X: https://x.com/nadohe_ Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Hosts Justin Stewart ⁠and ⁠Dr. Antija Allen⁠ are joined by Danielle Mitchell, founder and CEO of Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR). Recognized by Black Health Connect’s 40 under 40 for 2024, Mitchell has established influential relationships with key stakeholders, such as the White House, the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), and the Diversity Network. BWICR provides access to resources, tools, and networks that empower, educate, and help Black women, men, and minorities thrive in the clinical research industry. Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Tequila Johnson, co-founder and CEO of The Equity Alliance, whose mission is to build independent Black political and economic power through educating, empowering, and mobilizing Black people to take action and keep our government in check. Known as “Ms. Solutionary” and the “Mouth of the South,” Johnson spearheads initiatives to empower marginalized communities through economic opportunities and civic engagement that amplify the voices of those facing injustice. Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. "If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  at 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call 911 in life-threatening situations. If you are worried about a friend’s social media updates, you can contact safety teams at the social media company . They have processes to reach out to connect the person with the help they need." Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Black People Die By Suicide Too [BPDBST]. Initially conceived as a podcast, BPDBST is an organization with a vision to end suicide in the Black community, dedicated to normalizing the conversation about suicide through education and resources that instill hope in Black people suffering from mental health conditions. Jordan Scott serves as the community outreach/peer support manager, co-founder, and board member. Brittany Hanani is a dedicated advocate, therapist, and board President. #suicidepreventionmonth Follow @notokbookproject Follow @thenotokpodcast Follow @antijaallen Follow @justwrite_stewart87 Follow @iambrittknee Follow @thelatebluumer Follow @blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson. A proud Detroit native, Dr. Anderson is the developer and director of the EMBRace (Engaging, Managing, and Bonding through Race) intervention and CEO and Founder of RACE Space Inc. supporting young people of color as they learn about, navigate and overcome racism. Her mission is to facilitate healing in Black families with practical applications of her research and clinical services to reduce racial stress and heal from racial trauma. Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

As the summer winds down, hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Courtney L. McCluney. A Lady of Leisure recovering from cycles of burnout and overwork, Dr. Courtney uses her platforms to provide insights on the essential need for rest and recovery in our lives, illustrated through her literary contributions in Chief, Forbes and Harvard Business Review. As the Founder and Principal of EquiWell Partners™, a consulting advisory firm, she advocates equity and wellness at work through policy change and strategic consulting. Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

In the season 3 opener, hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Damon Rawls. Newly appointed as the Knox County Commissioner for District 1 of Knoxville, TN, Rawls is a highly accomplished digital marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and community leader with a passion for helping small businesses succeed. Founder of the Knoxville Black Business Directory (KBBD), Damon works tirelessly to support his community through business development, school board advocacy and affordable housing. Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Hosts ⁠Justin Stewart⁠ and ⁠Dr. Antija Allen⁠ discuss their second season. Listen in and be moved to laughter at some times and tears at others. They reflect on their guests, common themes, how they have evolved, and engage in candid conversation about the podcast itself. From politics to poetry, DEI to mental health, and everything in between--this is an episode you won't want to miss. Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield. Inspired by her 2023 book, “Gray Areas: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It”, our discussion examines creating an inclusive organizational culture in the wake of many companies backtracking on their advocacy for DEI. We tackle the impacts to Black professionals, and how organizations can reshape hiring and advancement to combat inequality. Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Frank C. Worrell, Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at UC Berkeley. A man of many titles who has been honored with numerous awards and accolades, his areas of expertise include at-risk youth, teaching effectiveness and academic talent development/gifted education. Together, we explore a myriad of topics such as the importance of cultural identities, his 2022 presidency with the American Psychological Association (APA), and current disparities in education impact Black students. Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Tiffany Galvin Green, VP of DE&I Strategies and Education at Exponential Talent LLC. Key Topics: Inclusion Conversation Cards; The Nature of the Cards; How they Help Initiate Conversations About Inclusion Between Leaders, Managers, and Other Employees; and How Organizations Can Utilize Metrics to Measure the Success of Inclusive Programs. Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. June Parks. June Parks, Ph.D.⁠ is a licensed clinical psychologist, higher education consultant, speaker, lecturer, and youth empowerment specialist who shows young people, and the professionals who provide services to them, how to obtain mental wellness and resilience. Key Episode Topics: Unpacking Resiliency Play Therapy The Bullying of Dr. Claudine Gay Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Tasha Cole--the inaugural Deputy Executive Director and Chief Diversity Officer for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). Through her vast experience working on presidential campaigns, political conventions, statewide ballot initiatives and as deputy campaign manager for a U.S. Senate campaign in Florida, they unpack topics including her participation in this year’s Power Rising Summit, anti-DEI legislation, the need for safe spaces, and the 2024 election. Tasha Cole is a transformational leader when it comes to the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in Democratic politics. Her distinct professional pedigree is informed by a dynamic career as a journalist, campaign operative, senior advisor and chief of staff to members of Congress, fundraiser, and organization leader. She’s a graduate of the famed HBCU, Florida A&M University, and a member of the historic Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Taken together, her life’s experience means she is particularly adept at solving intractable problems, bringing people together, and leading with empathy. As the DCCC’s Deputy Executive Director for Stakeholder Engagement and Chief Diversity Officer, the first person in the committee's history to hold the role, she’s brought her prolific experiences to bear. Her leadership has been acknowledged in the expansion of work including managing the Committee’s involvement with some of its most critical stakeholders that support and guide the Committee’s work including Members of Congress and Partners and Allies. Cole understands the value of increasing cultural competency and has worked to inform how it is applied across the organization, such as polling and analytics to engage distinct voter audiences. She and her team have developed training for the workforce on issues ranging from racial justice to mitigating bias in the workplace. Under her leadership the creation of new accountability mechanisms have been implemented allowing the committee to track its progress and be held to account for its performance going forward. Her successful leadership means the committee spent more than $30 million with people of color owned and led firms during the 2020 and 2022 cycle – up from $700,000 in 2014. The committee achieved nearly 50% people of color and more than 50% women identifying staff at the committee. It’s also expanded its data tracking mechanisms to include additional identities, such as LGBTQ+ and the disability community. Cole’s leadership has been celebrated in national media outlets, led to new partnerships with third-party allies and new vendor relationships. The DCCC’s approach to DEI is being adopted and replicated by other Democratic party structures and progressive organizations in the Democratic ecosystem. Her transformational leadership means House Democrats are building, training, and investing in diverse professionals, systems and organizations – shaping the face of politics for the next generation. Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Tyrone Howard--President of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and professor of education in the School of Education and Information Studies (SEIS) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Key Episode Topics: AERA's Annual Meeting Black Male Institute College Enrollment of Black Males Recommendations for promoting inclusion for students. Tyrone Howard is president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and professor of education in the School of Education and Information Studies (SEIS) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In addition to being the Pritzker Family Endowed Chair at SEIS, Howard is the director of the UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families and director of the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. A former elementary and high school teacher, Howard translates research into practice in his professional learning work with thousands of P–12 educators across the United States and several other countries each year. His research focuses on the sociology of schools, teacher education, the education of Black boys, urban education, and educational equity. Howard has published several books including Why Race and Culture Matter in Schools: Closing the Achievement Gap in America’s Classrooms and Expanding College Access for Urban Youth: What Schools and Colleges Can Do. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and other academic publications, included in publications such as Review of Research in Education, Journal of Teacher Education, Teachers College Record, and Journal of Higher Education. He has been featured or quoted by the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN, Education Week, and more. Most recent books: All Students Must Thrive: Transforming Schools to Combat Toxic Stressors and Cultivate Critical Wellness (2019). Rexford, NY: International Center For Leadership in Education. No More Teaching Without Positive Relationships (2020). Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Why Race and Culture Matter in Schools: Closing the Achievement Gap in America's Classrooms (2nd Edition).(2020). New York: Teachers College Press Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Howard Stevenson--a professor, researcher, activist, and top university-based scholar. Key Episode Topics: The Racial Empowerment Collaborative Confrontation not retaliation Trauma Racial literacy-based interventions Helping children, families, and professionals confront microaggressions and heal from racial hate. Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠

Hosts, Dr. Antija Allen and Justin Stewart are joined by psychologist, educator, and advocate--Dr. Wendi Williams @drwendiwilliams. Key Episode Takeaways Black Women's Liberatory Leadership (BWeLL) Praxis Her podcast, She (Been) Ready Black Women at Work Solidarity and Leadership Among Women How Institutions Utilize Women in the Workplace Connect with us: Follow ⁠@notokbookproject⁠ Follow ⁠@thenotokpodcast⁠ Follow ⁠@antijaallen⁠ Follow ⁠@justwrite_stewart87⁠