Recreation Conversations with LaTashia Martin

LaTashia Martin
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What if the very thing that disrupted your life was the doorway to your next breakthrough? Recreation Conversations is a raw and real podcast for high-functioning women navigating life’s unexpected milestone moments—health, finances, divorce, job loss, caregiving, burnout, or rediscovering. These are the stories behind the strength, the quiet battles rarely shared, and the courage it takes to recreate a life that aligns with purpose. If you've ever wondered, “Is it just me?”—this podcast will remind you: you are not alone.

  1. 09/09/2025

    From Unexpected Unemployment to Mental Health Empire: How Kelly Dumas Built a Thriving Practice After Career Setback

    What happens when an unplanned job loss becomes the catalyst for creating something extraordinary? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kelly Dumas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and serial entrepreneur from Buffalo, NY, who transformed an unexpected unemployment situation into a thriving mental health empire. After finding herself suddenly without traditional employment, Kelly didn't just bounce back—she completely reinvented her career trajectory. Today, she's the Founder and Board Chair of Dumas R.I.S.E. Providers, Inc., a groundbreaking nonprofit expanding culturally centered mental health services, while simultaneously running her own private practice and consulting firm. In this candid conversation, Kelly shares: The mindset shifts that helped her navigate unemployment with purposeHow she identified gaps in mental health services for communities of colorThe step-by-step process of building multiple revenue streams in healthcareStrategies for turning personal challenges into professional opportunitiesHow she created an ecosystem that elevates clinicians of color while serving underserved communitiesBalancing family, personal healing, and entrepreneurship during the rebuilding processKelly's story isn't just about career reinvention—it's about turning systemic barriers into stepping stones and using creativity, advocacy, and community connection to build something bigger than herself. Whether you're facing your own career transition, interested in healthcare entrepreneurship, or looking for inspiration on how to create meaningful impact while building financial stability, Kelly's journey offers actionable insights and proof that unexpected setbacks can become your greatest comeback story. Perfect for entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, career changers, and anyone ready to turn their challenges into their greatest strengths.

  2. 08/26/2025

    Refilling Your Cup: Self-Care for Caregivers

    Join Vendyau Neville, devoted caregiver, life coach, and passionate minister, as she guides fellow caregivers through the essential but often overlooked journey of self-care. Drawing from her personal experience caring for her husband and her professional expertise coaching caregivers, Vendie understands the unique challenges of maintaining balance while serving others. In each episode of "Refilling Your Cup," you'll discover practical strategies for nurturing yourself while providing exceptional care to your loved ones. Vendie tackles the guilt, exhaustion, and overwhelm that caregivers face daily, offering compassionate guidance rooted in both professional insight and lived experience. Whether you're caring for a spouse, parent, child, or friend, this podcast reminds you of a fundamental truth: you cannot pour from an empty cup. Learn how to sustain the love and support you give by first caring for yourself. Through inspiring stories, actionable advice, and gentle reminders, Vendie helps caregivers reclaim their well-being without compromising their commitment to those they love. Perfect for caregivers who feel stretched thin, guilty about taking time for themselves, or simply need encouragement that self-care isn't selfish—it's essential. Tune in and discover how caring for yourself becomes the foundation for caring for others.

  3. 08/19/2025

    Healed Three Times: Anita Dooley's Journey of Faith, Cancer Survival, and Service

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Anita Dooley, a remarkable woman whose life exemplifies resilience, faith, and dedicated service. After thirty years as a beloved 6th grade teacher in the Buffalo Public School System, Anita has touched countless young lives and earned recognition as Urban School Teacher of the Year and Mentor of the Year. But Anita's story extends far beyond the classroom. As an ordained Evangelist and Elder with over 40 years of faithful service, she wears many hats in ministry—from Associate Minister and Sunday School teacher to Bible educator and preacher. Her commitment to community shines through her work with the Jeff E. Carter Community Center and Buffalo STEAM Summer Camp. In this heartfelt episode, Anita opens up about her most powerful testimony: being healed from cancer not once, but three times. She shares how these experiences have shaped her mission to guide women toward spiritual and natural healing and wholeness. We'll also explore her creative side as an accomplished author of four books, including "Saved, Single and Not So Satisfied" and "More Than A Conqueror," plus her theatrical work directing "The Seduction of Innocence." Anita's life is a living testament to the transformative power of faith, education, and unwavering determination. Her story will encourage you to find purpose in every season of life and trust in the possibility of healing and renewal. Tune in for a conversation that celebrates the intersection of education, ministry, and miraculous healing.

  4. 08/12/2025

    Recreation Conversations with Felicia Lane

    Join host LaTashia Martin as she sits down with the inspiring Felicia A. Lane, a woman who has masterfully recreated her life and now helps others do the same. As Pastor of PHLOW Church in Buffalo, NY, certified Life Coach, and founder of Knowing My Worth Inc., Felicia embodies the transformative power of recreation that VonSwy Recreation Station champions. In this powerful conversation, Felicia shares her journey of recreating herself from the ground up - transforming pain into purpose and trauma into triumph. The author of "Knowing My Worth!" and her recent release "Don't Turn Your Trauma into Treasure" opens up about how she recreated her mindset, her calling, and her impact on the world. Discover how Felicia recreated her relationship with self-worth, reimagined her role as a leader in her community, and rebuilt her mission to mentor teen girls and women through her nonprofit work. She'll share practical insights on how Kingdom-minded, purpose-driven women can recreate their own narratives, break free from limiting beliefs, and step boldly into their divine design. This episode is perfect for anyone ready to recreate their story, refresh their purpose, and revitalize their walk in faith. Felicia's transparency about her recreation process will inspire you to see setbacks as setups for your own powerful comeback. Tune in to learn how one woman's decision to recreate rather than repeat changed everything - and how you can do the same.

  5. 08/06/2025

    Why I Launched Recreation Conversations & the VonSwy Recreation Station

    In this heartfelt debut episode, I share the real reason behind launching the Recreation Conversations podcast and the VonSwy Recreation Station—a safe space created specifically for high-capacity women who are navigating transition, carrying heavy loads, and quietly craving room to Rest, Reset, Recreate, and Reenter. This isn’t just another inspirational podcast—it's a lifeline. A reminder that you are not alone. You’ll hear how the idea grew from a nudge to a necessary movement, and how the FAB 5 framework—Faith, Fitness, Family, Finances, and Fun—guides our journey to becoming the best version of who we were created to be. Whether you’re at a crossroad or just ready for a breath of fresh perspective, this episode is for you. Tune in, be seen, be heard—and know that this space was built with YOU in mind. 💛

  6. 08/04/2025

    When the Table Broke: Why I Finally Said Yes

    In this debut episode of Recreation Conversations, host LaTashia Martin opens up about the unexpected shift that led her to finally say yes—not just to starting this podcast, but to building a safe space for high-capacity women of faith who’ve been carrying everything and everyone. LaTashia shares how caregiving, business, and personal challenges collided, breaking the “table” where her many yeses once sat. Through raw transparency, she reveals how a gentle nudge from God became a divine push into purpose—birthing not just this podcast, but the VonSwy Recreation Station, a peer-to-peer community for women business owners navigating crossroads in silence. If you’re a woman who’s always said yes—until the weight became too much—this podcast is for you. Tune in to hear the why, the who, and the what’s next. 🎙️ Want to share your story on a future episode? Visit [yourlinkhere.com] to become a guest and remind another woman that she’s not alone.

  7. 11/08/2023

    Season 2:Intro Ignite Your Great by Fixing Your Focus

    Welcome to 'Ignite Your Great: Fixing Your Focus'! Join host LaTashia Martin as we explore inspiring stories and practical strategies to discover your purpose, align your life with intention, and ignite your greatness. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and fulfillment.

  8. 01/14/2021

    Episode 151: Respond like a Believer

    Respond like a Believer 1/14/2021

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What if the very thing that disrupted your life was the doorway to your next breakthrough? Recreation Conversations is a raw and real podcast for high-functioning women navigating life’s unexpected milestone moments—health, finances, divorce, job loss, caregiving, burnout, or rediscovering. These are the stories behind the strength, the quiet battles rarely shared, and the courage it takes to recreate a life that aligns with purpose. If you've ever wondered, “Is it just me?”—this podcast will remind you: you are not alone.

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