More Than Metaphors hosted by Dr. Kecia Brown

More Than Metaphors Episode 21: Know Thyself, Know for Thyself & Rise into Resilience (Originally Released: October 5, 2021. Removed in 2023 due to licensing conflict) In this last interview for season #1, Dr. Kecia speaks with “Weekend Philosopher,” Husband, Girl Dad (times 4), and NASA Astronaut, Navy Commander, Victor J. Glover, Jr. In this conversation, Victor reflects on the various lessons he has learned from his elders and contemporaries. He also shares the inspiring exchange between his younger self and the person he is now that has helped him “propel” his career, as well as support the “launch” of his firstborn child into college. A special “Thank You” to the good people of NASA for coordinating this interview.  Enjoy this song and others on our playlist! Simply search for: More Than Metaphors: The Playlist. Feel free to listen to this episode on your favorite podcasting platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Gaana, Google Podcast, and others! ----------------------------------------------------------- Have questions, ideas, or interested in hearing a particular post from drkeciab.com brought into the podcast? Email Dr. Kecia: contact@drkeciab.com or leave a message at https://anchor.fm/mtmetaphors/message. Who knows, we might even read your message on the show!

In this introduction to season #2, Dr. Kecia reflects on the long hiatus of the podcast. Utilizing the time to focus on her and her family’s healing journeys, Dr. Kecia discusses the opportunity that reignited her light. This opportunity also helped shape the theme for season #2: The Comeback. Words & Music for this Episode– Title: Envisioning MantraPoem by: Kecia Brown | Music by: Oleksii Kaplunskyi Forthcoming Album: Relationships With Humans Release: March 3, 2024 ℗ 2024 Kecia Brown Stream this poem on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other music streaming platforms. Feel free to listen to this episode on your favorite podcasting platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Gaana, Google Podcast, and others! Audio/Video Credits: Pinky Cole, Entrepreneur & Restaurateur - Bloomberg Originals on Instagram. December 5, 2023. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0fTDUNROyf/?ig sh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ%3D%3D Stacey Abrams, Politician and Voting Rights Activist - NOW This Impact. February 5, 2019. https://youtu.be/u9Fz6GqjMC8?si=YY_-xGmJTk4n7QL5 Stacey Abrams. March 22, 2022. https://youtu.be/vfJNEAg0tn0?si=xp-Favmk8e-i-V- Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, Singer & Actress - ESSENCE on Instagram. December 6, 2023. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0ifgK1uZFW/?igsh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ== Simone Biles “Greatest Gymnast of All Time” - International Olympic Committee. 2020. https://olympics.com/en/video/simone-biles-exclusive-2023-world-championships-competition-interview Sha’Carri Richardson - ESSENCE on Instagram. December 2023. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0ZnuOYpCi9/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Caroline A. Wanga - xoxoconfidence on Instagram. November 5, 2023. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzRPSCQOwAF/?igsh=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ%3D%3D Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts - Sarah Jakes Roberts. December 11, 2019. https://youtu.be/k3k8VEN13a0?si=z2swyepHuwsO6H7s Merchandise: “I’m the Epitome of Build Back Better” Sweatshirt- https://drkeciab.com.co/collections/tees-and-hoodies Have questions, ideas, or are interested in hearing a particular post from drkeciab.com brought into the podcast? Email Dr. Kecia: contact@drkeciab.com or text us at +1-760-239-9993. We might even read your message on the podcast!

This episode defines what a "Love Space" and recommends that listeners create their very own space of love and rejuvenation. Content of episode are from the 8-29-21 post found at http://drkeciab.com/2021/08/29/do-you-have-a-love-space/.  Song for this Episode:  Title: “Sacred Space”  Artist: India Aire  Album: Worthy  Released: 2019  Feel free to enjoy this song and others on our playlist! Simply search for: More Than Metaphors: The Playlist.  Have questions, ideas or interested in hearing a particular post from drkeciab.com brought into the podcast? Email Dr. Kecia: dr.kecia@drkeciab.com or leave a message at https://anchor.fm/mtmetaphors/message. Who knows, we might even play your message on the air!

TRIGGER WARNING: This poem was written May 25, 2020 after the heinous murder of George Floyd one year ago today. This poem depicts violent imagery, yet not nearly as violent as what the world witnessed on the day (now) 7-year old Gianna Floyd had her father ripped from her life. The contents of this poem may be haunting and are not meant for young audiences, those who have witnessed or have directly experienced forms of violence. Please be advised. Have questions, ideas or interested in hearing a particular post from drkeciab.com [https://drkeciab.com/] brought into the podcast? Email Dr. Kecia: dr.kecia@drkeciab.com [https://dr.kecia@drkeciab.com/] or leave a message at https://anchor.fm/mtmetaphors/message [https://anchor.fm/mtmetaphors/message]. Who knows, we might even play your message on the air.

In part one of this three-part episode (so much goodness), entrepreneur, educator and “space curator” Alisa France stops by to celebrate “The Nikole Hannah-Jones Effect.” Alisa also shares her learning journey navigating work environments. This episode was recorded on 7/6/21. Follow Alisa and her ventures on: IG: * Personal - @imsofrancey * Meliaison - @meliaison * Financial Tracking System - @financialtrackingsystem * Aight, So Boom Game - @aightsoboomgame * ELVYN TREE Coaching & Consulting - @elvyn.tree * Luxcarious (Car rentals) - @luxcarious Websites: Meliaison.com [//www.Meliaison.com] Elvyntree.com (coming soon!) Car Rentals on Turo [https://turo.com/us/en/car-rental/united-states] Airbnb Rentals: https://abnb.me/VCzZ6a20Rhb [https://abnb.me/VCzZ6a20Rhb] https://abnb.me/akZbQGq1Rhb [https://abnb.me/akZbQGq1Rhb] Song for this Episode: Title: Diva Artist: Beyoncé Album: I Am...Sasha Fierce Released:  2008 Copyright; © Sony Music Entertainment Movie clip in this episode/part: Title: Everybody Rejoice Film: The Wiz Released:  1978 Copyright; © Motown Productions Feel free to enjoy this song and others on our playlist! Simply search for: More Than Metaphors: The Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uQ6n6RpOCb2xlE6AXvgXa?si=d0a8235077e347e5]. Merch Shout Out: * Click here to get your Mind on My Business [https://drkeciab.com.co/] t-shirt! Have questions, ideas or interested in hearing a particular post from drkeciab.com [http://www.drkeciab.com/] brought into the podcast? Email Dr. Kecia: contact@drkeciab.com [dr.kecia@drkeciab.com] or leave a message at https://anchor.fm/mtmetaphors/message [https://anchor.fm/mtmetaphors/message]. Who knows, we might even read your message on the air! . . . . . . . . . . . . . A special Thank You to Prdesignstudio [https://www.fiverr.com/share/jpWA7Z] for designing the Mind on My Business [https://drkeciab.com.co/collections/t-shirts/products/mind-on-my-business-short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt-1] t-shirt! From now through the end of July, I will be highlighting the talented artists I found on Fiverr [https://www.fiverr.com/] who have helped get my podcast off the ground. Are you looking for a talented designer or editor? Say less and get more with Fiverr!