Harmonize Your Life: Conversation on Self-Care for Women of Color

Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson is a trailblazing global media executive, transformational speaker, and multi-best-selling author. Renowned for her visionary leadership, Dr. Cheryl has made a profound impact across industries. As an award-winning filmmaker, she earned an Executive Producer credit and an HBO Max award for the acclaimed documentary, "Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority," and contributed to the powerful film "The Invitation," chronicling the history of The Links, Incorporated. A seasoned speaker and workshop presenter, Dr. Cheryl has captivated audiences at prestigious events like the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit, Hallmark Mahogany Summit, The Potters House, and the National Action Network, to name a few. A prolific writer, Dr. Cheryl has authored 19 best-selling books, such as "The Art of Influence" and "Affirmed: 365 Positive Thoughts & Actions to Start Your Day." As Editor-In-Chief of Cheryl Magazine, she curates a 120-page publication that serves as a love letter to Black women, inspiring them to embrace their power and purpose, for which I and the Harmonize Your Life Women’s Self-Care Retreat was a feature story in the 2025 Spring Issue. Episode Credits: Dr. Toni G. Alvarado, Podcast Host Paula Burch Jackson, PBJ Premier Realty  Ricky Howell, Video Production & Editing John Alvarado Music & Production Assistance Enjoli Bland-Reed, Momentum Events Brand & Social Media Content Specialist Ashaki Stinson, Executive Administrative Assistant Michele Johnson, Get Dressed for Life & Social Media Content CreationMUA: Yolanda Stewart

Kellie James is Professional Facilitator & Cycle Enthusiast. With a background and professional career in Project Management, Kellie is now the owner of Drenched Cycle Studio located in the center of Old Fourth Ward and Midtown Atlanta. A cycle studio that features cutting-edge equipment and a dynamic atmosphere. With dimmed infrared lights and pulsating music, Drenched creates an energetic ambiance, perfect for high-intensity spin workouts with expert instructors who guide you through an immersive experience that combines rhythm-based choreography with performance-tracking technology, ensuring you get the most out of every ride.

We're back with Season 16 of the Harmonize Your Life Podcast!

Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes is a research psychologist, focusing on ethnic minority families, African American adolescent development and health disparities, professor of practical theology and pastoral counseling at Columbia Theological Seminary, author of Too Heavy a Yoke, I Bring the Voices of My People and Sacred Self-Care. Dr. Chanequa is a 2-time breast cancer survivor who empowers women through her life stories, research, writing, healing journey, lifestyle of harmony and sacred self-care.

Chandra Jarrett is an executive leadership coach and consultant with a broad base of experience in automotive engineering, leadership, training, business and non-profit development, president of Joy Consulting Group, and author of How Cancer Saved My Life: (Re) Discovering Life in a Deadly Place. Chandra is a breast cancer survivor and a dynamic speaker who empowers women through her healing journey, life stories and Christian witness in the church and marketplace.