Get to the Bag!

Men Can Cry Too

Dia and Antonio Earl, a Renaissance man and father, dive into the nitty gritty of wellness and especially mental health as a Black man. Antonio shares how the passing of his father floored him and was the catalyst to him embarking on his wellness journey. Together, they discuss how to live from a place of overflow and the importance of navigating adult friendships. Dia speaks to women on how crucial it is to give a safe space for men to be vulnerable and emotional.  To support the work of Your Wellness Homegirl, you can donate via Paypal here — https://www.yourwellnesshomegirl.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6531097429a3e421bb9e9294 [https://www.yourwellnesshomegirl.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6531097429a3e421bb9e9294] Connect with Dia here — https://linktr.ee/yourwellnesshomegirl [https://linktr.ee/yourwellnesshomegirl] Connect with Antonio here — https://www.instagram.com/_colormelove_?igsh=eWR2aXlyZjZvc3No [https://www.instagram.com/_colormelove_?igsh=eWR2aXlyZjZvc3No] Today’s Gem — Virtual Men’s Wellness Group https://www.mhainde.org/events/mens-wellness-group/ [https://www.mhainde.org/events/mens-wellness-group/] Credit to:  Production — Zion Weeks of Describe Studios Graphics — Alyssa Chambers of Alyssa MC Design Music — Ibrahim Bangura of Beats By Ibz

Being Your Authentic Self

Dia and Fred Hanna, the Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church and licensed therapist, dive into the nitty gritty of emotional wellness. Fred provides insight on what it means to heal from survival mode so that you can become your authentic self . Together, they discuss the importance of recognizing, labeling, and feeling your feelings . Dia opens up about struggling with an identity crisis as she moves from one version of self to the next.  To support the work of Your Wellness Homegirl, you can donate via Paypal here — https://www.yourwellnesshomegirl.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6531097429a3e421bb9e9294 [https://www.yourwellnesshomegirl.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6531097429a3e421bb9e9294] Connect with Dia here — https://linktr.ee/yourwellnesshomegirl [https://linktr.ee/yourwellnesshomegirl] Connect with Fred here — https://www.facebook.com/compreschurch?mibextid=LQQJ4d [https://www.facebook.com/compreschurch?mibextid=LQQJ4d] Today’s Gem — Permission to Feel Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive [https://a.co/d/0sCTnMl] Credit to:  Production — Zion Weeks of Describe Studios Graphics — Alyssa Chambers of Alyssa MC Design Music — Ibrahim Bangura of Beats By Ibz

Education Outside the Classroom

Dia and Aaron Bass, the CEO of EastSide Charter School, dive into the nitty gritty of intellectual wellness. Aaron provides revolutionary insight on how to increase access to education. Together, they discuss how life experience is equally as important than gaining education within the classroom. Dia opens up about figuring out if it’s worth going back to school to get her Master’s degree.  To support the work of Your Wellness Homegirl, you can donate via Paypal here [ ⁠https://www.yourwellnesshomegirl.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6531097429a3e421bb9e9294⁠] Connect with Dia here [ ⁠https://linktr.ee/yourwellnesshomegirl⁠] Connect with Aaron here [ ⁠https://www.eastsidecharterschool.org/stemhub⁠] Today’s Gem — Kayak [https://www.kayak.com/] Credit to:  Production — Zion Weeks of Describe Studios Graphics — Alyssa Chambers of Alyssa MC Design Music — Ibrahim Bangura of Beats By Ibz

Passion vs Purpose

Dia and Osayi Osunde, a fitness + business coach entrepreneur, dive into the nitty gritty of occupational wellness. Osayi shares his story of leaving corporate America to now being a successful entrepreneur. Together discuss work life balance, entrepreneurship vs. the 9 to 5, and how to discover your purpose. Dia opens up about the struggle of being a new entrepreneur learning how to create boundaries with juggling her passion project and her 9 to 5  To support the work of Your Wellness Homegirl, you can donate via Paypal here [ ⁠https://www.yourwellnesshomegirl.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6531097429a3e421bb9e9294⁠] Connect with Dia here [ ⁠https://linktr.ee/yourwellnesshomegirl⁠] Connect with Osayi here [https://instagram.com/osunde23?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==%E2%81%A0] Today’s Gem — Failing Well [ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-bit-of-optimism/id1515385282?i=1000628378614⁠] Credit to:  Production — Zion Weeks of Describe Studios Graphics — Alyssa Chambers of Alyssa MC Design Music — Ibrahim Bangura of Beats By Ibz

Get to the Bag!

Dia and Jennifer Henry McClain, a fiduciary specialist, dive into the nitty gritty of financial wellness. Jen shares parts of her testimony of coming from the projects and being a first generation college student to now achieving financial success beyond what she could have ever imagined. Dia opens up about the struggle of being a 20 something-year-old trying to figure out how to break financial generational curses, budget, pay off debt, and responsibly manage money.  To support the work of Your Wellness Homegirl, you can donate via Paypal here Connect with Dia here Connect with Jennifer Henry here Today’s Gem — The Budgetnista Credit to:  Production — Zion Weeks of Describe Studios Graphics — Alyssa Chambers of Alyssa MC Design Music — Ibrahim Bangura of Beats By Ibz