In this episode, Shavonne sits down with health equity strategist, Tamira Moon, about health inequality she’s witnessed along her journey, the work she’s been doing since earning her MPH at The Ohio State University, why health equity has been more challenging than it ought to be, and what public health professionals and communicators can be doing differently to make progress. About Tamira Tamira M. Moon is a health equity strategist and socialpreneur who champions both health equity and philanthropy by paying it forward through impactful work. As the Founder and CEO of To the Moon & Back Foundation Inc., Tamira leads the non-profit to achieve its vision of changing communities through the power of giving by implementing initiatives focused on education, health and community engagement. Tamira is excited to lead as the Director of Health Equity & Diversity Initiatives with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO). Tamira is devoted to causes that elevate her community including mentoring the next generation of public health leaders. A proud native of  Lorain, Ohio, Tamira is a two-time graduate of The Ohio State University earning a B.S. in Early Childhood Development and Master of Public Health. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit www.ttmab.org Follow https://www.instagram.com/ttmabfoundation/  CREDITS Theme Music 🎵 lesfm from Pixabay Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Shavonne Reed sits down with George Robinson II, Director of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion with UPMC.  George brings an incredible perspective on the trends he’s seeing in terms of the health of minority business leaders, how the pandemic shifted those trends, how UPMC has fundamentally changed its strategy to take the wellness of its stakeholders seriously, why it’s so important to talk about mental and physical wellness with these business leaders, what needs to be done to ensure diverse business owners have access to resources to help them stewards their own and their employees’ wellbeing, and sage advice he would offer diverse business owners today in terms of finding the proper health harmony in their life. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Follow George’s Leaders at https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgerobinsonii/  https://supplierdiversity.upmc.com/  CREDITS Theme Music 🎵 lesfm from Pixabay Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Shavonne sits down with Kelly Phillips, MDiv and Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Staff Therapist at The Summit Counseling Center in Johns Creek, GA.  ABOUT Kelly Phillips, MDiV, LCSW Drawn to the intersection of spirituality and mental health, Kelly found the utmost joy in listening to people’s stories.  She began her career as a student youth pastor and later worked as a community-based mental health therapist. Prior to joining The Summit, she worked in private practice in Brookhaven, GA. She has had the privilege of working alongside individuals, couples, and families dealing with relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions, addiction, and various personal concerns such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and other behavioral challenges. As part of her work, she is committed to working with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ or anyone questioning/exploring their gender identity.   Kelly utilizes an integrative approach with her clients to explore the negative effects of stressful or traumatic life experiences that get in the way of achieving their goals.  She has advanced training in trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices. Through her work with children and adolescents, she has found that understanding attachment and the caregiver relationship is vital to helping families function more effectively. Caregivers are incorporated throughout the course of therapy.  A lifelong learner, she attends many continuing education workshops each year and reads books and professional journals related to mental health, therapy, nutrition, and wellness.  She has also facilitated grief support groups and co-presented trauma-informed workshops to other mental health professionals. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit www.summitcounseling.org Learn more about Kelly Phillips at https://summitcounseling.org/therapist/kelly-phillips/  HELPFUL RESOURCES RELATED TO TRAUMA RECOMMENDED BY KELLY https://www.acesaware.org/ace-fundamentals/principles-of-trauma-informed-care  https://www.nctsn.org/trauma-informed-care  https://neufeldinstitute.org  https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org  https://trauma.blog.yorku.ca https://neurosciencenews.com  https://arcframework.org/what-is-a-provider/what-does-arc-training-involve  https://www.albertafamilywellness.org/resources/video/how-brains-are-built-core-story-of-brain-development  https://betterlesson.com  https://kidcarecanada.org  https://www.traumainformedcare.chcs.org/what-is-trauma-informed-care https://www.smartrecovery.org https://drdansiegel.com https://www.teacherwise.org BOOKS RELATED TO TRAUMA RECOMMENDED BY KELLY The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk The Body Remembers, The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment by Babette Rothschild The Developing Mind by Dan Siegel Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Peter Levine Hold Onto Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate Looking Through the Eyes of Trauma and Dissociation: An Illustrated Guide for EMDR Therapists and Clients by Sandra Paulsen The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh Neurobiologically Informed Trauma Therapy with Children and Adolescents by Linda Chapman Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel Trauma and Recoveryby Judith Herman Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma by Peter Levine Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life by Jon Kabat- Zinn The Presence Process by Michael Brown When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate Greater Than the Sum of Our Partsby Richard Schwartz Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors by Lisa Ferentz Healing the Angry Brain by Ronald Potter-Efron CREDITS Theme Music 🎵 lesfm from Pixabay Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Shavonne Reed sits down for part 2 of 2 with Hanni Berger where they expand upon the tools and techniques that can be employed when you’re ready to put a high value on your overall wellness as well as the health of people around you. About Hanni The human body is perfect and will thrive if given a chance. This principle, supported by science and real-life stories, is at the core of Hanni Berger starting JOYVIAL.  As the CEO of JOYVIAL, Hanni leads a team of professional health coaches who help you live your healthiest, most JOYful life.  She is a native of Austria who became a US citizen in 2014. At the age of 13, seeing her parents go through their divorce, Hanni became a serious chocolate addict, one of many coping mechanisms she used to manage stress throughout her life. It would take over 25 years for her to find peace, but she did.  Today, after years of studying from the best in the health industry, Hanni has combined science-backed data, with her own real-world experience to share the most powerful techniques to reduce stress and start thriving again. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Website: https://www.JOYVIAL.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JOYVIALhealthcoaches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/JOYVIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JOYVIALhealthcoaches Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JOYVIAL Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOYVIALlcoaches CREDITS Theme Music 🎵 lesfm from Pixabay Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Shavonne Reed sits down for part 1 of 2 with Hanni Berger where they unpack Hanni’s story of overcoming significant adversity, becoming more self-aware of her overall wellness, and learning how much stress contributes to 95% of preventable diseases.  ABOUT HANNI The human body is perfect and will thrive if given a chance. This principle, supported by science and real-life stories, is at the core of Hanni Berger starting JOYVIAL.  As the CEO of JOYVIAL, Hanni leads a team of professional health coaches who help you live your healthiest, most JOYful life.  She is a native of Austria who became a US citizen in 2014. At the age of 13, seeing her parents go through their divorce, Hanni became a serious chocolate addict, one of many coping mechanisms she used to manage stress throughout her life. It would take over 25 years for her to find peace, but she did.  Today, after years of studying from the best in the health industry, Hanni has combined science-backed data, with her own real-world experience to share the most powerful techniques to reduce stress and start thriving again. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Website: https://www.JOYVIAL.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JOYVIALhealthcoaches LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/JOYVIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JOYVIALhealthcoaches Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JOYVIAL Twitter: https://twitter.com/JOYVIALlcoaches CREDITS Theme Music 🎵 lesfm from Pixabay Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shavonne takes a moment to reflect on her story, health journey, and the overarching purpose that drives her WHY. She wanted to give it to you authentically, just as she asks her guests to be openly vulnerable to do the same. CREDITS Theme Music 🎵 lesfm from Pixabay Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com  Presented by Opua.Agency - committed to building awareness campaigns that reach Gen Z in a relevant and impactful way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Shavonne Reed sits down with twin brothers, Khalil & Khyre Bray, to unpack their unique perspectives on their personal health journeys as well as how effective public health communicators really are at reaching their generation today. About Khalil “I’m a junior at Grambling State University where I major in business marketing. After receiving my degree, I have plans to work at a company as a part of their marketing team. Later in my career, I have hopes to start my own business and obtain my real estate license.” About Khyre "I am a junior at Grambling State University majoring in business and marketing. I aspire to become a self-employed businessman after working for a company for a few years. Being a role model for other young black men is my goal in life." CREDITS Theme Music 🎵 lesfm from Pixabay Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristin Carroll is the CEO of The Rescue Agency where her team focuses exclusively on marketing to cause positive social change. They serve over 22 states as well as federal agencies, non-profits, and health systems by developing health communication campaigns that address tobacco, nutrition, mental health, and substance use issues in communities across North America. The rescue became a Certified B Corp in 2014 and was recognized as a Best for the World Company for Customers in 2016 and a Changemaker in 2018 alongside Patagonia, Kickstarter, and Revolution Foods. We were named #1 on the Real Leaders inaugural list of the Top 100 Impact companies in 2019 - the same year we earned our 10th INC 5000 listing for fastest-growing private companies. Shavonne chats with Kristin Carroll about her story of becoming a social impact leader where she is using her influence and business as a force for good as well as what we can do to make healthy behaviors more appealing. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Follow @KristinCarroll on LinkedIn Visit RescueAgency.com Email [email protected] Follow The @RescueAgency on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn CREDITS Theme Music 🎵 lesfm from Pixabay Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kysha Cameron is a visionary, creative, and community leader with a deep background that combines business development, management, sales, and nonprofit leadership. She’s been responsible for youth leadership development programs, fundraising, building a business from the ground up, and consulting for both corporations and non-profits. Shavonne sits down with Kysha to talk about how she’s transitioned her mindset to identify how to feel and center ourselves within the hustle culture that we live in. She’ll walk us through the process to be empowered to re-imagine our own world and the world we want for our next-generation family members RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Learn more about the great work Kysha and her team are doing at CommunityBuild Ventures, where they’re committed to eliminating racial disparities by developing powerful, impactful, and racial equity-driven leaders and organizations. Follow @KyshaCameron on LinkedIn and Facebook Follow @Kysha_ATL on Instagram CREDITS Theme Music 🎵 lesfm from Pixabay Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India Godfrey is a graduating senior majoring in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology with a special interest in the intersection of human interaction and technology. She is also Shavonne's mentee. We're on a mission to empower the healthiest generation ever through the wisdom and experience of today's top public health communicators, starting with Gen Z. This journey would not be complete without welcoming the unique perspectives and insights from Gen Z Guests themselves, so we're excited to kick off this series of conversations within our podcast to do just that. CREDITS Theme Music 🎵 lesfm from Pixabay Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.