Unapologetically Black Unicorns

Keris Jän Myrick
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Unapologetically Black Unicorns

Have you ever chatted with an Unapologetically Black Unicorn- someone who symbolizes freedom, power, strength and is a true force of nature and thought, ‘WOW people need to hear this’? Now you can and learn how to be a U.B.U. too! Join the weekly conversation with host Keris Jän Myrick, an unapologetically Black unicorn in their own right, and nationally recognized mental health advocate chatting with amazing U.B.U. folk who are advancing all things mental health, racial justice, and anything cool to enhance human existence.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    “Homelessness is Solvable and Preventable” with Jeff Olivet

    Jeff Olivet (he/him) is the executive director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Jeff shares how housing is healthcare, and that homelessness is solvable and it’s preventable. They talk about how homelessness is a cross-systems failure and how it requires cross-systems solutions, the importance of having the safety of a place to stay with a door that locks behind you and the cross section of homelessness and mental health. A message from outgoing USICH Director Jeff Olivet: https://usich.gov/news-events/news/message-outgoing-usich-director-jeff-olivet-despite-challenges-homelessness The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    39 min

  2. DEC 10

    "Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace Culture"

    We talk a lot about the importance of creating supportive environments and it’s one thing to say it but it really only counts if you truly put it into action. After Keris’ personal experience of recently losing her father, she gives her personal takeaways of how other organizations can help ensure their employees can feel supported not just in theory but in practice. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Contact the show: UBU@UnapologeticallyBlackUnicorns.info

    11 min

  3. DEC 3

    “Experience Over Expertise” with DJ Chuang

    DJ Chuang (he/ him) hosts the Erasing Shame podcast (erasingshame.com), the director of Christian Asian Mental health (camh.network), a moderator at Subtle Asian Mental Health and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. DJ talks about his personal experiences with the challenges around finding a safe space and the lack of communication around mental health in the Asian community. They talk about trying to get more than just spiritual wellness in the churches, leaning in on experience over expertise and why the church was the perfect place for DJ to reach other Asian Americans about mental health. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline   Links: website + blog: https://djchuang.com twitter: https://twitter.com/djchuang instagram: https://instagram.com/djchuang linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djchuang

    33 min

  4. NOV 25

    A Tribute to Howard A. Myrick

    Today’s episode is deeply personal, as it serves both as a tribute and a memorial to Keris’ father, Howard A. Myrick, who passed away on November 12, 2024, at the age of 90. In his honor, we’re excited to introduce a special playlist on this podcast: Conversations with My Father. This collection brings together episodes of heartfelt conversations and moments, alongside stories Keris has written and shared about her father and their family. It’s a celebration of his life, his wisdom, and the Myrick family legacy. Howard A. Myrick playlist, obituary and donations:  https://linktr.ee/KerisWithaK?utm_source=qr_code

    7 min

  5. NOV 19

    Unapologetically Black Unicorns: Live and in Living Color.

    UBU was recorded live on September 21, 2021, during the Annual Conference for the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS). In this workshop leading mental health leaders from diverse backgrounds featured on the Unapologetically Black Unicorns podcast join in a lively discussion about lived experiences, leadership, showing up as our authentic selves and addressing equity in behavioral health plus much more. The panelists include: Khatera Aslami Tamplen (she/her), BS, Certified Advanced WRAP Facilitator Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services Office of Peer Support Services Manager   Jei Africa, (he/him) PsyD, MA Director, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services County of Marin   Chyrell Bellamy, (She/her/they) PhD, MSW Associate Professor, Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Joint Director, Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health (PRCH)   Rayshell Chambers, (she/her) MPA Chief Operating Officer/Co- Founder Painted Brain   To access the NYAPRS conference click here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4hkeDHDyYXdlZBhXu3zIMJ1kKAGCmZ3h   The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Contact the show: UBU@UnapologeticallyBlackUnicorns.info

    1h 4m

  6. NOV 12

    “Let Your Freak Flag Fly” with Sylvie Trevena

    Sylvie Trevena (she/her) is a writer and Program Associate and Executive Assistant at Well Being Trust and she is also an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Sylvie shares why being a parent is so important to her and her experiences raising her transgender son Jake. They talk about checking in with your friends and also taking your own temperature, trying to speak with kids about school safety and having hope for the next generation surrounding mental health. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Contact the show: UBU@UnapologeticallyBlackUnicorns.info

    38 min

  7. NOV 5

    “What it Takes: Wisdom from Peer Support Specialists and Supervisors” with Dr. Jonathan Edwards and Rita Cronise

    Dr. Jonathan Edwards (he/him) and Rita Cronise (She/Her) are editors for the book “What it Takes: Wisdom from Peer Support Specialists and Supervisors” and they are Unapologetically Black Unicorns. Jonathan and Rita explain how the book came about and the history of Peer Support. They talk about who the target audience is for the book, why this book is needed and remembering their colleague Steve Harrington. For more information about the book “What it Takes: Wisdom from Peer Support Specialists and Supervisors” visit: https://www.peersupportworks.org/naps-members-author-guide-to-peer-support/   The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    34 min

  8. OCT 29

    “Cognitive Liberation” with Katherine and Rebecca Grainger

    Katherine Grainger (she/her) is a Managing Partner at Civitas Public Affairs Group and Rebecca Grainger (she/her) is a Distinguished Educator and they are both Unapologetically Black Unicorns. Katherine and Rebecca both discuss understanding and moving policy to fix and change systems. They talk the history of Critical Race Theory and the language behind it, the work they’re doing with The Black Policy Institute as well as Black Futures Lab and the freedom of cognitive liberation. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Contact the show: UBU@UnapologeticallyBlackUnicorns.info

    37 min
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About

Have you ever chatted with an Unapologetically Black Unicorn- someone who symbolizes freedom, power, strength and is a true force of nature and thought, ‘WOW people need to hear this’? Now you can and learn how to be a U.B.U. too! Join the weekly conversation with host Keris Jän Myrick, an unapologetically Black unicorn in their own right, and nationally recognized mental health advocate chatting with amazing U.B.U. folk who are advancing all things mental health, racial justice, and anything cool to enhance human existence.

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  • Creator
    Keris Jän Myrick
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Unapologetically Black Unicorns

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