Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives

December 3rd is International Persons with Disabilities Day! Beauty&Brains Podcast Season 4, Episode 3 ft. @destineeraimusic is out now! In this episode we discussed challenges of dealing with disabilities that others cannot see, ways that disability impact an artist in their industry and craft, how living with disability has the ability to impact our world view, the importance of having a solid community when dealing with a disability and more! DestineeRai, bestie, what a gem you are and what an honor it was to have you on. Thank you for sharing your story with us and ways that you continue to deliver as an artist despite of! You inspire many, including myself. Continued success to you and all of your endeavors ✨ Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Youtube and Spotify! Links in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ #internationalpersonswithdisabilitiesday #mentalhealthawareness

October is ADHD Awareness Month! Beauty&Brains Podcast Season 4, Episode 2 ft. Derius Jones (@deriusjones101) is out now! In this episode we discussed ways that the black community in particular views and understands ADHD, holistic and alternative treatments for ADHD, effects that psychotropics have on the youth, misconceptions about ADHD and more! Derius (Poodie) my guy! It was such a pleasure to have you! It was just like the old days having conversation. I’m very proud of you and all that you do for the youth! You are leading by example everyday and inspiring many! Thank you for sharing your story with us. Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Youtube and Spotify! Links in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month! Beauty&Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives, Season 4, Episode 1 ft. Capri Richardson (@first_contactcounseling) is out now! In this episode, we discussed the importance of mental health screenings, spoke more in depth on depression as a feeling and emotion vs. a diagnoses, stigma around mental health and treatment, reasonings for underreports in screenings, populations who are at high risk to experience depression, and more! Capri, my girl! It was so good to have therapy talk with you today. You are so brilliant and I appreciate you coming on to share your knowledge and wisdom with us. I’m so so proud of you and the work you’re doing! The podcast kind of sounded like a simple phone call of ours lol too easy. Love you girl! Stream it now on Apple Podcast, YouTube and Spotify! Links in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

September is National Recovery Month! Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Podcast, Season 3 Episode 6 ft. Odell Smith Jr. (@odellsmith219) is out now! In this episode we explored the complexities of addiction, childhood traumas, nature v nurture, regrets that come up post active addiction-in recovery, the importance of making amends, discipline and solitude in recovery, and more. Unnnncccc 💕💕💕💕💕 I love you I love you I love you. This episode was really a phone call recorded lol. Thank you for always supporting me. Thank you for coming on and sharing authentic story. I’m so proud of you, everything that you’re doing and everything that you are. Leading by example has been your motto for quite sometime. My respect for you is out of this world. Though I’ve heard it before in pieces, sitting down and listening to you unleash your full story was so humbling and insightful. It reminds me, it’s never too late to choose you! Peace and continued blessings to you, unc, thank you. Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. Link in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠

September is National Suicide Prevention Month! Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Podcast, Season 3 Episode 5: ft. Raynia Goodman (@niaagoodmanxo) is out now! In this episode we explored in depth different understandings of suicide, the relationship between suicide and spirituality/religion, importance of community and implemented resources, taboo and stigma around suicide and medication compliance, how suicidal behaviors show up in the entertainment industries and more. Nia, this episode was so raw and filled with truth. It was so amazing and powerful. Thank you for coming on and sharing your story with us. Im privileged to know you and have had you on the show. I appreciate you, beautiful! Much love to you and all of your endeavors!  Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. Link in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

August 31st is International Oversdose Awareness Day! Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Podcast, Season 3 Episode 4, ft. Keyauna (Don), (@biggggdon_) is out now! In this episode we discussed myths about overdose, the relationship between spirituality and overdose/addiction, as well as “sense of control” or, lack there of, playing a major role in overdose. Don, his podcast was full of souuulllll it was so amazing. Thank you for coming on and sharing your oh so inspiring story. We really got into it. My girl, I appreciate you. Love and prosperity to you and your family. Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. Link in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day! Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Podcast, Season 3 Episode 3, ft Brooke N. Butler (@angana_beauty) is out now!   In this episode we discussed cultural misconceptions of grief through a licensure role in the cosmetic industry, grief - not associated with death, self identity in the workplace, “unfinished business”, and the importance of self-nurturing through grieving times. Brooke, I really appreciate you coming on and adding your expertise and your wisdom to the topic of grief! Your story is very moving. This was a very educational and relatable episode. Much success to you and your business! Thank you. Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. Link in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

JULY is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Beauty and Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives Season 3: Episode 1 ft. YGB Jay (@ygbjay) out NOW! In this episode, we dove deep into cultural disciplines, expectations and obstacles that play a role in what is looks like for minorities to have a relationship with our holistic wellbeing. We also addressed certain perceptions of the black culture within the music industry and the evolution of mental health within black family dynamics.  Jay, my guy!!! Thank you for your time and sharing your brilliant mind with us all on this episode. From your near two decades worth of experience in the music industry, to shining a light on how mental health is past what we see with naked eye, diving into our background and cultural ritual when it comes to simply taking care of oneself. It was truly amazing. Continued success to you and much love.   Stream it NOW on Apple Podcast, Spotify and/or YouTube! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

JULY 24th is International Self-Care Day! Beauty and Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives Season 3, Episode 2 ft. Maya Spalding (@mspld_) is out now! In this episode, we delved a little deeper on what exactly self care is? The difference between it and coping skills, myths that surround self-care, specifically within the fashion and model industries and how self-care can be practiced holistically. Mayaaaaa I enjoyed this so much! We’ve always had talks like this since undergrad. Felt like old times on the patio. Sooo appreciative for you coming on to this episode and sharing your story with us! Love you and much continued success to you my girl. Stream it NOW on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and/or Spotify. Links in bio. Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

JUNE 27th is NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY! Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Podcast, Season 2: E6, ft Aujzia Walker (@luxheryxpressons) is OUT NOW! ✨ In this powerful episode, we discussed the complexity of PTSD, specifically after experiencing sudden loss of a loved one. We talked about triggers, “acceptance” of a new reality and identity in self, how symptoms of PTSD can show up in a creatives day to day, communal importance, and more! Aujzia, thank YOU so much. This episode gave me chills as I re-listened to it. I’m inspired by your strength and perseverance. I thank you so so much for sharing a piece of you with us. Blessings to you my dear and much success in all of your endeavors!  STREAM IT NOW ON APPLE PODCAST, SPOTIFY, AND YOUTUBE. Links in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

June is LGBTQ PRIDE Month! Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives, Season 2 Episode 5, ft. Lyric Anderson (@lyricsluvsmua) is out NOW! In this episode, we discussed the levels of oppression severity when it comes to being a multi minority, stigma around LGBTQ, what it looks like to be inclusive opposed to diverse within the creative industries, the relationship between trauma and sexual orientation vs being "born this way", and more! Lyric, THANK YOU SO MUCH FRIEND! It was soooo good to have you on. You spoke so boldy and brough the real onto this show. Im appreciative of your rawness and strength as you shared your personal story with us today. I'm inspired by you and your perserverance. Much much love and success to you and your endeavors. Stream it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube! Links in bio!   Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠✨ 💋

May 6th is World Maternal Health Day! Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives, Season 2 Episode 4 ft. Ariana A. Shelton (@ariinthemaking) is OUT NOW! In this episode, we discussed the major adjustment that takes place after becoming a mom, ways that our careers are impacted by maternal health, triggers within creative spaces that could impact a mothers mental health, how mothers present and what we "give" in the creative industry, post partum mental health challenges/diagnoses, and  more! Ari, thank you so much, beautiful, for sharing your story and coming on to chop it up with me! You are the epitome of a mom BOSS. It's been such a privilege to witness you elevate time after time. Much love and success to you in your future endeavors, friend. Stream it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube! Links in bio Until next time, beautiful minds💄 🧠✨ 💋

May is Mental Health Month! Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives, Season 2, Episode 3 ft. Jayanishevai (@shevaistouch) is OUT NOW! In this episode, we discussed how mental health impacts ones career path, the relationship between mental health and mental wellness, mental health barriers within the black community, healthy boundaries needed within the entertainment industry and more. Jayaaaniiiiii, thank you baby!! You brought so much to this show I’m so grateful for you. We really got into it and it felt so organic and communal. Much peace and love to you queen. Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Spotify and YouTube!   Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Season 2 Episode 2 ft. Tyler Trabue (@monice._) is out now! In this episode we discussed the different types of sexual assault (both in and outside the creative industry), the importance of knowing and utilizing communal resources, secondary trauma, preventative actions related to sexual assault and ways that sexual assault can leave a lasting impact on a survivor. Tylaaaaaa 🥹🥹🥹 THANK YOU for coming on to share your story. I am so inspired by you and grateful to have had you on! Love you long time! Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Spotify and YouTube!   Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

April is Stress Awareness Month! Beauty&Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives, Season 2: Episode1, ft. Alishia Lee (@msadlee), founder of Me by Lee Designs (@me_by_lee) is out now! In this episode, discussed the need for boundaries when working toward a stress-free life style, the challenges of work-life balance, shame around being a creative with a 9-5, business etiquette and stress management witin the fashion industry and more! Miss Lishia babyyyy!!! Thank youuu! This was so awesome & I enjoyed having you! You are such a light and continue to inspire me with your ambition and insanely talented vision. Best of luck to you in all that your hands touch. 🥰💐 Stream it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Until next time, beautiful minds💄 🧠✨ 💋

March 30- April 5 is National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week!   Beauty&Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives, Season 1, Episode 6, ft. Ms. Jasmine Dunn (@thesisterhoodproject2024) is out now!  In this episode we discussed the impact drugs and alcohol has on us from a cultural, spiritual, and gender specific perspective, the relationship between drugs and alcohol and black culture, the true definition of a "drug" and the role we see drugs play in our industries. Jas, this was so good. THANK YOU FRIEND, more like sister! I love youuuuu @thesisterhoodproject2024 I appreciate you coming on and sharing your wisdom with us. We really got to discuss drugs and alcohol on a level that hits close to community. Thank you for sharing a piece of you with us. Continued blessings to you and your family sista. Stream it now on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify!   Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋  

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month! Beauty&Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives Season 1, Episode 5, ft. Trayonna Barnes (@trayonnadbarnes) is out now! In this episode, we discussed myths we've heard about self-harm as mental health clinicians, reasons why one may feel led to indulge in self-harm, the psychological effects self-harm, the relationship between self harm and suicide and more. Trayonna, thank you for coming on and sharing both your story with us and your clinical advise as a Licensed Social worker in regard to such a heavy topic. You are doing such amazing work and I wish you nothing but prosperity in all of your endeavors. Stream it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube!   Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

February 23- 29 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week! Beauty&Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives, Season 1, Episode 4, ft. Justice Hunter (@jaysworldoffitness247gym) is OUT NOW! In this episode we discussed eating disorders and bad eating habits that are common in the body building and physical training industry, the importance of knowing one's relationship with food/eating, emotional eating and more! Justice, I appreciate you for coming on and sharing your knowledge and expertise with us from the physical fitness and body building world. It was very informative and relatable. Continued success and all that you do, best friend! Stream it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube! Until next time, beautiful minds💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month! Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Podcast, Season 1, Episode 3, ft. Tay Renee (@tayrenee_muah) is OUT NOW! ✨ In this episode we discussed the cultural matters in regard to teen dating violence, the role that age gaps play in dating violence, signs and warnings to be cognizant of while dating, the impact of surviving a dv relationship and more.   Tasia, my strong sis... i tell you all the time how much you inspire me. Thank you for being so brave and coming on to share your story. Your authenticity is magnetic. Love you girl. Continued peace and blessings to you in all of your endeavors.   Stream it now on Apple Podcast, YouTube and Spotify! Links in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

January is Stalker Awareness Month! Beauty&Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives Season 1, Episode 2 ft. Antonio Edward (@_antonioedward_) out now! 🥲   In this episode we discussed the many ways that stalking takes place within the fashion industry, how social media platforms play a role in stalking, preventative measures in experiencing stalking, the psychological effects of experiencing stalking, and more. Antonio, thank you for coming on to share your perspective on how stalking shows up in our industry. This is not a light topic so I appreciate you tackling it with me. Much love and continued to success to you my dear friend. Stream on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

January is Mental Wellness Month! Beauty&Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives Season 1, Episode 1 ft. Tejanee (@ttejanee) out now!   In this podcast we delved more into what all mental wellness consists of, the  six dimensions of wellness, how one's community may impact their mental wellness, and more! TeJanee, you are such a light inside and out. Thank you for being my first guest ever on B&B! I enjoyed having you on and discussing mental wellness more in depth, especially within the fashion industry. Thank you for sharing a piece of your journey with us! Continued blessings and success to you, Queen. Stream it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋