Lifelong Learner's Collective Ella Catherine

In this conversation, Victor Dedaj, a certified health coach, shares his journey from the corporate world to becoming an entrepreneur. He explains that as a holistic health coach, he looks at the whole person, considering the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of health.



Victor emphasizes the importance of managing stress and not worrying about things beyond our control. He shares personal experiences of fearing failure and losing his job, but realizing that most of his worries never came to pass. Victor also discusses the challenges of being self-employed and the need for patience and consistency in building a successful business. He highlights the power of compounding and the negative impact of instant gratification on mental health.



https://www.victordedaj.com/


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Emily Cox is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor working with tweens, teens, and young adults in private practice. Emily's work focuses on supporting children working through big feelings, adolescents navigating transitions, and emerging adults exploring identity.  Emily loves helping those who feel stuck, misunderstood, or unheard find their voice and use it with confidence.Emily has been in the mental health field for over ten years in a variety of settings, from inpatient units to In Home therapy.



Emily uses an empowering and creative approach to connect and support clients in discussing their needs, often through expressive arts techniques and EMDR therapy to supplement traditional talk therapy. Outside of the therapy office, Emily can be found blasting Taylor Swift on road trips, hiking with her dog, and digging in the dirt while trying to grow new plants.



Connect with Emily at Larkspur Therapy www.larksurtherapy.com


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Micah Bravery shares his journey of overcoming trauma and finding healing. He discusses the inspiration behind his podcasts and book, and the importance of sharing stories to promote mental health. Micah emphasizes the need to break the silence and have conversations with loved ones about past experiences. He also addresses the challenges of overcoming bullying and building self-worth. Additionally, Micah explores the impact of religion and the importance of setting boundaries in relationships. In this conversation, Micah emphasizes the importance of self-worth and happiness, highlighting that everyone deserves to be happy and loved. They discuss the journey of healing and the significance of speaking up about past traumas. Micah shares how living in ignorance and creating a safe world helped them cope with their experiences. They also touch on the impact of politics and negativity, the desire to see others fail, and the destructive nature of sports fandom. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the need for healing, finding resources, and the power of love in overcoming challenges.



https://www.micahbravery.com/

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Instagram @micahbravery








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Ruth Poniarski, artist and author, bravely shares her story and announces her compelling memoir, "Journey of the Self-Memoir of an Artist." On this episode, Ruth shares her personal struggle with mental illness and how she courageously overcame life's most daunting challenges by inadvertantly ingesting "Angel Dust." Ruth Poniarski's memoir is now available for purchase on her website, http://www.ruthponiarski.com, and through major online retailers.http://www.ruthponiarski.com


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Originally from Atlanta, GA. Kimberly E. Stone is a fashion entrepreneur, innovator, model & actress. She’s been named one of Black Enterprise's Top 10 Young Women of Power under 40 and has been featured in a number of top publications including Forbes, The Washington Post and InStyle.

 

Not only fashion savvy, Stone is a media maven and trailblazer in the industry.  She started POSHGLAM in 2005, which supports established and emerging luxury designers. POSHGLAM set the standard for what's new in the world of fashion and luxury. The site has garnered views from over 147 countries.

 

After relaunching it 2017, POSHGLAM became a network and platform where fashion forward men and women with similar interests connect; with a newly added personal connection option via a dating app.

 

When Kimberly isn’t working on POSHGLAM, she can be found booking acting and modeling gigs and networking in Atlanta. Stone is known in the film industry for her on-set charm and beginner’s luck. She attributes her on-set success with the actors to a positive attitude and her appreciation for every experience whether large or small.   

 

A while ago, she was casted as a pony for Django Unchained. Prior to this gig she was cast as part of Estelle’s Entourage BET’s “The Game” alongside Shawn Marion and for a dance scene in episode “No Money Mo Problems”. Her bite by the “Acting Bug” occurred in 2006 after being pulled into “We are Marshall” by Academy Award winning actor Anthony Mackie, after the director instructed him to refer to her as his ‘girlfriend’ for the film. Later that year she appeared in “Stomp the Yard”, Motives 3, Wilmer Valderrama’s “Yo Momma”, and in a 2007 Chevrolet Super Bowl commercial.

 

For Stone, 2017 was the year of the RELAUNCH. She jumped back into the TV & Film arena, as well as relaunchedthe fashion forward site, POSHGLAM.

 

Look out for Kimberly Stone as she dominates the TV, Film, and Fashion scene.


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Amanda Bauer Frisch, CEO of Enduring Legacy Co., shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to accidental entrepreneur. She started making wood banks in her garage as a hobby and they quickly became popular. Amanda is passionate about financial literacy and creating lasting, meaningful products. She also discusses her TEDx talk on the importance of participation trophies and challenges the misconception about millennials. Amanda plans to continue growing her business and wants to be known locally for providing quality products and classes. She invites listeners to check out her TEDx talk and her brands, Small Legacies and Stitches in Time.






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