Let's Talk About It - The Podcast

Cheryl Miller

We are a team consisting of a mother and daughter who host a podcast that will mainly address concerns within the black and brown communities. Our discussions will cover various topics such as mental health, the significance of seeking assistance, empowering young black individuals, creating wealth within the community, domestic violence, and substance or alcohol abuse. Our aim is to develop, exchange resources, and discover solutions that will enhance the prosperity of our community. We believe in sharing information, having challenging conversations, and working together with like-minded ind

Episodes

  1. 07/27/2023

    Mental Health Series Part II I Can Hear You, But Are YOU Listening? A Discussion with Kellina Powell

    n this seccond mental health series' episode, "I Can Hear You, But Are YOU Listenting?" The hosts sit down with Kellina Powell, also known as the "Deaf Queen," an author, speaker, and mental health coach. She became deaf at the age of four due to the negligence of a daycare center. Kalina is passionate about empowering young adults with disabilities and helping them build self-confidence and advocate for themselves. Summary: Kellina Powell, also known as the "Deaf Queen," shares her experience of becoming deaf at the age of four due to the negligence of a daycare center. She discusses the challenges she faced growing up as a deaf individual and the importance of communication and support from family and teachers. Kalina emphasizes the need for parents to be actively involved in their child's education, particularly in advocating for their needs through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). She also highlights the barriers to communication that deaf and hard of hearing individuals face and provides tips for effective communication. Kalina's mission with Kalina's Empowerment is to help young adults with disabilities feel confident and empowered, focusing on positive psychology and goal-setting. Key Takeaways: 1. Parents should be actively involved in their child's education and advocate for their needs through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). 2. Effective communication with deaf and hard of hearing individuals involves facing them directly, talking at a normal volume, and using visual communication methods like FaceTime. 3. Kellina's Empowerment focuses on helping young adults with disabilities build self-confidence and advocate for themselves through positive psychology and goal-setting. To learn more about Kellina and her work, please visit: https://www.kellinaempowerment.com. #blackwomenpodcasts #minoritymentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthsupport #deafcommunity #inclusion #deafculturematter

    Mental Health Series Part II I Can Hear You, But Are YOU Listening? A Discussion with Kellina Powell

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We are a team consisting of a mother and daughter who host a podcast that will mainly address concerns within the black and brown communities. Our discussions will cover various topics such as mental health, the significance of seeking assistance, empowering young black individuals, creating wealth within the community, domestic violence, and substance or alcohol abuse. Our aim is to develop, exchange resources, and discover solutions that will enhance the prosperity of our community. We believe in sharing information, having challenging conversations, and working together with like-minded ind