Sharda Smith is a certified life coach, public speaker, and workshop facilitator, who is passionate about helping others reach their ultimate potential. She is committed to sharing the knowledge and personal experience she gained through her self-development journey to empower women, build their confidence, and unlock their purpose.

In this episode, Sharda shares wisdom from the book The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz and breaks each section down. She talks about how this book was pivotal in her own healing journey. Sharda also talks about the work she does at PIVOT Baltimore.

Get in touch with Sharda on instagram at www.instagram.com/shardasmith_

Learn more about PIVOT Baltimore by visiting www.pivotprogram.org

Doreen Boateng, LCPC, brings extensive experience in trauma-informed care, ensuring that all services are delivered with empathy, evidence-based practices, and a deep understanding of cultural sensitivity.

Her mission at Hope Restored Counseling Services is to create a nurturing environment where clients can safely explore their experiences, address underlying trauma, and integrate their faith into their healing process.

In this episode, Doreen talks about a Biblical case for taking care of our mental health and what it means for our souls to be healthy. She also dispels some myths related to mental illness and Christianity.

Contact:

https://www.hrcounselingservices.com/

contact@hrcounselingservices.com

571-402-5122

Kiara (Anese) Barnett, M.Ed is a third-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at George Washington University.

Throughout Anese's academic and professional career, her work has focused on supporting both mothers and children. Anese is also a volunteer with Postpartum Support Virginia. Anese is a wife and a boy mom of two.

In this episode, Anese shares her traumatic journey of her first high-risk pregnancy and how that led her to do advocacy work and perinatal therapeutic care for pregnant women and new moms. She talks about the importance of having a plan to bring to your doctor(s) so you can advocate for your needs.

Contact:

https://www.instagram.com/its.me_anese.b/