The Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of the Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. We will have special guests, some poetry, and inspiration. This week Kashanna took us on a journey of how her upbringing shaped her life; through reflection as she continues to seek purpose. Kashanna Eiland has always had a passion for young people and being of service to others. Having grown up just west of Chicago, she spent a considerable amount of time in the Austin Community of Chicago's West Side, while visiting her grandmother and attending church as a child.  Kashanna is a social impact strategist, applying over 15 years of working in the nonprofit sector to help socially conscious organizations bring their bright ideas to fruition. She also operates Unboxed Shop, a custom apparel and home goods company. Where to Find Kashanna https://www.unboxedshop.com/ IG: @unboxedshop @kashannaeiland Email [email protected] and share your feedback about this episode and leave a review. Can't wait to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast Check out behindtheconfidentsmile.com

The Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of the Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. We have special guests, some poetry, and inspiration for you. This week Bianca and Ja'Niece discuss finding peace in simply being yourself. Ja’Niece Nelson is a well-loved certified DONA labor doula, CAPPA postpartum doula, and a Certified Breastfeeding Peer Counselor on our team and is incredibly passionate about helping families have the absolute best labor, birth, and postpartum experiences as they can. She has spent her entire adult life being passionate about families and supporting families. She is a life-long learner and will be graduating in 2021 from Union Institution & University with her bachelor's in Maternal Health and Human Lactation. Her journey into this life’s work began with her personal experience with caring for and breastfeeding her own 6 children. Being a mother and this amazing journey sparked her interest in this field and she knew that she was destined to provide support, education, and empowerment for women and families. Email [email protected] and share your feedback about this episode. Can't wait to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast Check out behindtheconfidentsmile.com

The Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca Cotton, founder of the Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. We have special guests, some poetry, and inspiration for you. Grab your journal and ink pen, you will want to take notes. Has God called you to rest and stop grinding? Tune in to hear Nichola's amazing story and the why behind Keilah Restoration Ministries, LLC. Nichola K. Brown is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington, DC she is the Founder and President of Keilah Restoration Ministries, LLC, a faith-based wellness company.  She earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in Clinical Mental Health with Specialization in Employee Assistance Programs and Program Management.  She completed her field placement at the US Census Bureau as an EAP Counselor where she provided individual counseling, management consultations, workshops, and training for federal government employees.  Nichola also has extensive experience in the private, non-profit, and faith-based sectors.  Recently, Nichola developed and implemented a Health and Wellness Program for the Graduate School USA’s workforce development program. She is passionate about helping individuals and organizations maximize their potential by providing personal and individualized wellness programs that address the unique needs of the workforce.  Her goal is to empower individuals and companies to implement effective wellness and mindfulness programs in order to increase overall productivity. Nichola is passionate about incorporating clinical evidence-based practices with biblical principles to help her clients on their healing journey.  She has created several coaching programs and books for women of faith that help them to develop deeper intimacy with God.  Nichola is the author of several books, Sabbath Season: A Call to Rest, Rest: Overcoming Spiritual Burnout and God's Presence in Grief: A Prayer Journal. Where to Find Nichola: https://www.keilahrestoration.com/ Instagram @keilahrestore We invite you to engage with us on Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast Email [email protected] and share your feedback about this episode. Can't wake to hear from you!

SURPRISE...SURPRISE...{drum roll please} Proudly presenting to you... The Behind the Confident Smile Podcast is a weekly conversation with Bianca N. Cotton, founder of the Behind the Confident Smile, author, wife, mom, poet, and hope dealer. Join me on this journey of revealing what's behind your smile. We will have special guests, some poetry, and inspiration. Bianca shares the “why” and "what" behind the podcast. Listen. Subscribe. Share. There are several gems in store for you this season. Where to find us on social: Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmilepodcast Instagram @behindtheconfidentsmile Thank you for tuning in!