Unapologetically Black Unicorns
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHave 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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“Be Love” with Dr. Teah Hairston
February 28, 2023 18:28 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MBDr. Teah Hairston (she/her) is the founder of Be Love Holistic. Dr. Hairston walks us through her journey including the challenges she encountered after a miscarriage. They talk about recovery for Black women, the need for being with people who have experienced things like you, the impacts of Sister Circles and making room for self-care. This episode is sponsored by Janssen Neuroscience and Supported by The Painted Brain, a California based Peer Run Organization. https://paintedbrain.org/u...
The Lovers Card is You
February 14, 2023 18:31 - 15 minutes - 35.9 MBKeris goes solo to reflect on some personal meaning behind another Tarot card. She shares why the Lovers card resonates with her and she draws the parallels between the card and her personal experiences. She talks about why she first struggled with the Lovers card even though it is her birth card, she shares an event from her childhood that’s made it hard for her to love herself and honoring you for you – U.B.U. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Life...
“Do It Afraid” with Preston Mitchum
February 07, 2023 18:48 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MBPreston Mitchum (he/him) is the Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs with The Trevor Project and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Preston shares what The Trevor Project does as an organization and how they try to reach and support LGBTQ young people. They talk about how Preston always wanted to support people and fight for their access, how The Trevor Project crisis counselors are trained to meet the needs of LGBTQ young people and how everyone has a voice. For more informati...
“Racial Trauma and Safe Black Spaces” with Dr. Kristee Haggins
January 31, 2023 18:19 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBDr. Kristee Haggins (she/her) is a community healer, African-centered psychologist and the Executive Director of Safe Black Space. Dr. Haggins shares how Safe Black Space is creating opportunities for Black people to heal and thrive. They talk about the community healing circles, how Dr. Haggins got into the field of psychology and why we need more Black psychologists plus the power in embracing who you are. For more information on Safe Back Space visit: https://www.safeblackspace.org/ ...
“Mindfuling” with Nandini Nema
January 24, 2023 18:48 - 36 minutes - 84.6 MBNandini Nema (she/her) is a gap year student who is making an impact in mental health and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Nandini shares the work she’s done as a youth representative with UNICEF by helping build child friendly cities. They talk about how mindfulness is a process, working in tech as a Google summer scholar, what they would do to encourage people to get into the field of mental health and they share some of their healthy coping mechanisms. The National Suicide Preve...
“Your Voice has Meaning, Power and Impact” with Alvin Lee
January 17, 2023 18:46 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MBAlvin Lee (he/him) is the Executive Director of GENup and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Alvin shares the backstory of how he got into student activism and what it is like being a young person in a space with older adults. They talk about why education is a fundamental issue for everyone, how his work in education impacts BIPOC communities and why representation matters in school curriculum. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline For more...
“Start the Conversation” with Fajr DeLane
January 10, 2023 17:18 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBFajr DeLane (she/her) is the CEO of F^3: Fun. Fit. Fabulous! Health & Wellness Mentoring Program and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Fajr shares her inspiration for starting the “Fun. Fit. Fabulous!” program and how her camp was about inspiring the girls/women in her community. They talk about making time for self-care, how her work intersects with mental health and taking the time to start the conversation about mental health so you can help support others. The National Suicide P...
“Choose to be Curious” with Lynn Borton
January 03, 2023 20:06 - 35 minutes - 81.7 MBLynn Borton (she/her) is the Producer and Host of the radio show "Choose to be Curious" and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Lynn considers herself a student of curiosity and how with that she tries to make space for intellectual humility. They both add another “p” word to “people, place and purpose”, how the intractable problems can only be solved together and some analogies to curiosity illustrating making a connection to two random things if we only try. The National Suicide Pre...
“Liberated Voice”
December 27, 2022 18:55 - 14 minutes - 34.3 MBKeris sips her tea and shares a dream that resonates with the podcast’s past year and its future for the next year. Also, she connects the dots between how her dream was tied to finding spaces where we can be our authentic selves and have full autonomy. Keris talks about the goal of last year’s podcast, a tease for the podcasts starting next year and some meaningful quotes from bell hooks and Maya Angelou. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
“Break with Conformity” with Jose Caballero
December 20, 2022 18:45 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MBJose Caballero (he/him) is a mental health advocate, blogger and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Jose talks about his “why” and his experiences growing up in Nicaragua and immigrating to the United States. They talk about having conversations about mental health with their families and in their communities, the impacts of emotional intelligence, trying to incorporate mental health education into school’s curriculum and beauty standards in social media. The National Suicide Prevention Lif...
“Cognitive Liberation” with Katherine and Rebecca Grainger
December 13, 2022 18:19 - 37 minutes - 85 MBWe're taking the week off so enjoy this re-airing of our episode with the Grainger sisters. 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 Polic...
“Experience Over Expertise” with DJ Chuang
November 29, 2022 19:19 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBDJ 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 e...
“Being Thankful”
November 22, 2022 18:20 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MBThis is a special episode about giving thanks. Keris shares why she’s struggling this holiday season and where it all stems from. She explains how it is hard to be positive with everything we are going through in this country but how it is important to fight together. She finishes it up with what she is thankful for including all the guests she’s had on the podcast and what she’s wishing for us all. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
“Taking the Road that Requires the Most Faith” with Nicole Doña
November 15, 2022 18:33 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBNicole Doña (she/her/ella) is the Founder and CEO of Hope + Equity Without Borders and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Nicole talks about being an artist and a creator to her core and how art helps with her mental health. They talk about spirituality, the therapeutic nature of working with clay, the Crypto for Couples Podcast and taking the road that requires the most faith. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline For more information: Ex...
“We Have the Mic” with Lynnae Brown
November 08, 2022 18:58 - 31 minutes - 56.8 MBWe're taking the week off so enjoy this re-airing of our episode with Lynnae .Lynnae Brown is a storycoach and the director of Howie the Harp Advocacy Center at Community Access and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Lynnae shares her journey on how she became the director at Howie the Harp and how they have extensive training programs to teach people in mental health recovery to become peer support workers. They talk about the stories we tell ourselves that make a difference in our l...
“Everyone Matters Equally” with Kana Enomoto and Reina Chiang
October 25, 2022 17:50 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBKana Enomoto (she/her) is the director of brain health for the McKinsey Health Institute and Reina Chiang (she/her) is a college student and a mental health advocate and they are Unapologetically Black Unicorns. Kana and Reina discuss their personal experiences when crisis showed up in their home and why the emergency room could do more to support mental health crisis. They talk about why mental health and medical conditions should be treated with the same care, Reina’s vision for her non-pr...
“988: A Health First Approach” with Tiffany Russell
October 18, 2022 17:27 - 37 minutes - 85.5 MBTiffany Russell (she/hers) is the Chief Officer of Crisis and Justice Partnerships with the SAMHSA 988 and Crisis Behavioral Health Coordinating Office and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Tiffany gives an overview of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and what to expect when people contact 988. They talk about the data and call volume, information about funding, getting feedback from the community and how 988 is trying to infuse more equity and diversity. The National Suicide Pre...
“741741: Help Is A Text Away” with Dr. Shairi Turner
October 04, 2022 17:39 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBDr. Shairi Turner (she/her) is the Current Chief Health Officer at Crisis Text Line and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Turner shares how juvenile justice helped her understanding of trauma blossom and how the Crisis Text Line helped bring everything together for her. They talk about the purpose of the Crisis Text Line, recognizing that we are in a youth mental health crisis and the differences in need for BIPoC young people who text 741741. The National Suicide Prevention Lif...
“We Can Do This One Person at a Time” with Dr. Felecia Pullen
September 27, 2022 17:31 - 32 minutes - 75.5 MBDr. Felecia Pullen (she/her) is the founder of The PILLARS & S.A.F.E. in Harlem and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Pullen focuses on language surrounding the political determinates of health and racial disparities in policy. They talk about Dr. Pullen’s substance use recovery, mental health and suicide attempt survivor journey, her passion for the work she is doing and how money and insurance shouldn’t be a barrier. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide...
“The Only Thing That Isn’t Acceptable Is Not Trying” with Dr. Nzinga Harrison
September 20, 2022 18:05 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBDr. Nzinga Harrison (she/her) is a physician, educator, the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Eleanor Health and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Harrison shares the “r’s” of trauma-informed care and how racism is a predictor for health disparities. They talk about Eleanor Health’s mission, how substance use disorders are mental health issues and how there are an infinite number of paths to addiction which means there are also an infinite number of paths to recovery. The Nationa...
“A Discipline of Hope” with Vesper Moore
September 13, 2022 18:31 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBVesper Moore (they/elle) is a mad liberation and disability justice activist, and they are an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Vesper defines mad liberation and neurodiversity and how they got involved in the field. They talk about opening Respites and the complications with funding, using advocacy in their peer training and learning lessons in everything and everyone. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline For more information visit: TikTok: https...
“988: The New Number for Hope” with Dr. John Draper
September 06, 2022 17:50 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MBDr. John Draper (he/him) was the Chief Officer of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Draper helps us understand the genesis of the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and what he hopes gets accomplished through the new lifeline. They talk about geolocation, how to serve people where they are and building trust and making others feel empowered. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline For more info: https://98...
“The Table is in the Community” with Dr. Ruby Mendenhall
August 30, 2022 17:18 - 37 minutes - 86.9 MBDr. Ruby Mendenhall (she/her) is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Ruby talks about her family and where she came from. They talk about Ruby teaching at a predominately white institution, creating a wellness store, youth community health workers, youth citizen/community scientists and racial microaggressions. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
“No CARE Court” with Andreya Garcia-Ponce De Leon, Asantewaa Boykin and Shonique Williams
August 23, 2022 17:21 - 37 minutes - 86.8 MBShonique Williams (she/her) is the Founder of the Ezekiel’s Project and No CARE Court Coalition, Asantewaa Boykin (she/her) R.N MICN, is an Emergency RN and the co-founder of APTP (Anti Police - Terror Project), Andreya Garcia-Ponce De Leon (she/her) is the Executive Director of San Bernardino Free Them All and Project Amiga and they are all Unapologetically Black Unicorns. They discuss Senate Bill 1338 - CARE Court and all of its shortcomings. They talk about how they all got involved in th...
“Make That Dream a Reality” with Denise Soler Cox
August 02, 2022 17:55 - 34 minutes - 78.6 MBDenise Soler Cox (she/her) is an author, film director and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Denise shares the concept for “Project Eñye” and how screening #44 changed everything about her film. They talk about “Los Trapos Sucios Se Lavan En Casa” and how Latinx families speak about mental health, how her film sparked something within the viewers to share their secrets and the power of our individual experience. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeli...
#BlackMentalHealth with Lorenzo Lewis & Kelechi Ubozoh
July 26, 2022 17:36 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBLorenzo Lewis (he/him) is the Founder of the Confess Project; America’s First Mental Health Barbershop Movement and Kelechi Ubozoh (she/her) ) is a mental health consultant, advocate, author and they share the importance of talking about Black Mental Health. They both talk about how they got inspired to do the work they are doing and how representation matters. This discuss pushing forward community crisis response, creating opportunities for the communities to be healers for our Black menta...
#BlackMentalHealth with Ellis Gordon Jr.
July 19, 2022 17:56 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBEllis Gordon Jr. (he/him) is treasurer of NAMI Urban Los Angeles and he is the former husband of Bebe Moore Campbell. Ellis shares the story of how he met Bebe Moore Campbell and why it was so important to name the month of July after Bebe. They talk about the inception of NAMI Urban Los Angeles, how NAMI is community-centric and community-centered and continuing the goal of erasing the stigma. This episode is sponsored by Janssen Neuroscience and Supported by The Painted Brain, a Californi...
“It’s Time for Us to Heal” with Enola Aird
July 05, 2022 18:06 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBEnola Aird is the Founder and President of the Community Healing Network and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Enola shares how she is mobilizing Black people to heal from the lie of white superiority and Black inferiority. They talk about the impact of Marcus Garvey, making the Emotional Emancipation Circles a safe space for Black people and defying the lie and embracing the truth. To learn more about Emotional Emancipation Circles visit: https://communityhealingnet.org/ To secure your s...
#BlackMentalHealth with Toni McNeil
June 28, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 80.1 MBToni McNeil (she/hers) is the Lead Community Organizer with Faith in the Valley and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Toni does community organizing in rural areas and she shares how there are lack of services and support in those communities. They talk about trauma being passed down in the Black community and why the work always has to be trauma informed, moving toward creating more healing spaces for Black people and the impact of Safe Black Space. This episode is sponsored by Janssen Ne...
“Let Your Freak Flag Fly” with Sylvie Trevena
June 14, 2022 17:23 - 37 minutes - 86 MBSylvie 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 while also taking your own temperature, trying to speak with kids about school safety and having hope for the next generation surrounding mental health. If you or someone you know is in...
#BlackMentalHealth – Lived Expertise with Dr. Jonathan Edwards & Rayshell Chambers
May 31, 2022 16:45 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MBDr. Jonathan Edwards and Rayshell Chambers share the importance of talking about Black Mental Health. They talk about implementing a plan for your emotional health including a Wellness Recovery Action Plan and vision boards. They discuss the importance of language, finding and reaching out to the people in your support network and how they address the issues of racial inequities. This episode is sponsored by Janssen Neuroscience and Supported by The Painted Brain, a California based Peer Ru...
“Everything Will Be Alright” with Alfred Nomad
May 24, 2022 17:30 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MBAlfred Nomad (he/him) is an artist and activist that created the project “Everything Will Be Alright Initiative” which raises funds to provide free therapy sessions for black creatives and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Alfred shares where the concept for his initiative came from and how he connected with mental health organizations. They talk about being accessible through music, taking the initiative to see a therapist and the power in vulnerability. If you or someone you know i...
“Love Conquers All” with Janell Grace & Malik Glass
May 17, 2022 17:46 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBJanell Grace (she/her) and Malik Glass (he/him) are the writers and directors of the film and graphic novel “Love Conquers All” and they are an Unapologetically Black Unicorns. Janell and Malik talk about how they met and the inspiration behind their story about mental health. They talk about the value of Black representation in their work, the significance of the title “Love Conquers All” and the details of their upcoming film premiere for Mental Health Awareness month. For tickets to the ”...
“Be Heard” with Dr. Ben Miller
May 10, 2022 16:59 - 35 minutes - 80.4 MBDr. Ben Miller, PsyD (he/him) is the President of Well Being Trust, a national foundation committed to advancing the mental, social and spiritual health of the nation and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Miller shares the importance of improvising, being creative and being a leader. They talk about improving the system(s), trying not to fragment the mental health system and checking in on those around you to see how they are truly doing. If you or someone you know is in a mental...
#BlackMentalHealth with Dr. Shedrick Martin
April 26, 2022 17:03 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBDr. Shedrick Martin is a psychiatric pharmacist and he shares his role with patients on the front lines. Dr. Martin explains ways to empower the patient and the focus on removing barriers to care. They talk about building relationships with your pharmacists, implementing more training around mental health to reduce stigma and addressing equity and our Black mental health. This episode is sponsored by Janssen Neuroscience and Supported by The Painted Brain, a California based Peer Run Organi...
“Giving Power to the Community” with Taleed El-Sabawi
April 19, 2022 17:46 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MBTaleed El-Sabawi (she/her) is lawyer, she has her PhD in Public Health, she’s an Assistant Professor at Elon University School of Law and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Taleed shares how she got involved in Addiction & Mental Health Policy. They talk about the CAHOOTS mobile response model, giving power to the community, harm reduction and the background behind the Crack/Pipe Act. A Model for Defunding: An Evidence-Based Statute for Behavioral Health Crisis Response: https://pape...
“You Are Way More Powerful Than You Think” with Tansy McNulty
April 12, 2022 17:49 - 32 minutes - 74.8 MBTansy McNulty (she/her) is the founder “1M4” which is a member-led organization working to eliminate police brutality through legal action and advocacy and increase representation in the criminal justice system and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Tansy shares what motivated her to start “1M4” and how she came up with the name. They talk about how Tansy is seeking to transform our criminal justice system, the intersection of Black people and mental health police response and the imp...
“Being Young & Black in America” with Joseph Yusuf and Cloud Benn
April 05, 2022 17:46 - 36 minutes - 83.7 MBJoseph Yusuf (He/Him) and Cloud Benn (They/Them) are both part of A New Deal for Youth which is a youth-led, youth-centered effort advocating for the creation of new systems, policies, investments, and structures that reimagine life for young people in America and they are both Unapologetically Black Unicorns. Joseph gives the six demands to change the norms of society and Cloud shares how she got involved in advocacy work. They talk about how every Black and Brown voice matters when speakin...
#BlackMentalHealth with Bre Williams
March 29, 2022 17:30 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBBre Williams (she/her) is the Senior Programs Manager and Advanced Level WRAP Facilitator at PEERS. Bre shares how she got into this work and how she defines peer support. They talk about meeting Black folks where they are at their churches, finding community and connections, the benefits of having a WRAP Plan and how our mental health doesn’t define our destiny. This episode is sponsored by Janssen Neuroscience and Supported by The Painted Brain, a California based Peer Run Organization. ...
“We Can Change the Narrative if We Change the Storytellers” with Jay Austin
March 22, 2022 17:56 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MBJay Austin (he/him) is an advanced communications strategist and creative director, an advocate for decarceration and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Jay shares how RLENTLSS came to be and how our ideas are informed by our life experiences. They talk about how Jay is trying to do his part to improve the diversion programs, looking for applicants with different backgrounds including a criminal record and the intersections of mental health and the criminal legal system. If you or someone y...
“Let’s End The Sanism” with Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu
March 15, 2022 17:35 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MBStefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu (they/she) is the Founder & Executive Director of Project LETS and they are an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. They both confess why they have become tired of trying to educate people and how separate is never equal. They talk about Project LETS, what’s missing with 988 and that there are places where you can make a difference. If you or someone you know is in a mental or substance use disorder crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-...
“Stepping in Your Own Boldness and Power” with Lorenzo Lewis
March 08, 2022 18:13 - 28 minutes - 53 MBLorenzo Lewis (he/him) is the Founder of the Confess Project; America’s First Mental Health Barbershop Movement and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Lorenzo explains how the Confess Project meets people where they are and how he’s trying to make the barbershop a place for support. They talk about how Lorenzo saw opportunity at the other end of what he thought were failures, trying to spread the new “988” number through the barbershops and the important areas they train their barbers ...
“Your Story is Valuable” with Brenda Vaca
March 01, 2022 18:53 - 32 minutes - 59.8 MBBrenda Vaca (she/hers) is a published poet, the Founder of Riot of Roses Publishing House and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Brenda talks about her debut collection of poetry “Riot of Roses” and the origin of the title. They talk about how they had to fight for themselves in school, sharing the backstory of Brenda’s Aunt and her schizophrenia diagnosis, their religious ties and why it’s important to keep telling your stories. If you or someone you know is in a mental or substance...
#BlackMentalHealth with Dr. Curley Bonds
February 22, 2022 18:45 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MBDr. Curley Bonds (he/him) is the Chief Medical Officer for the Los Angeles Country Department of Mental Health. Dr. Bonds talks about his experience as a psychiatrist and the events that influenced his decision to become a psychiatrist. They talk about collaborative care, being mindful of the protective measures we use for our metal health and motivating more future psychiatrists of color. This episode is sponsored by Janssen Neuroscience and Supported by The Painted Brain, a California bas...
“We’ve Been Here” with Tanya DePass
February 15, 2022 18:49 - 36 minutes - 66.2 MBTanya DePass (she/her) is a journalist, activist, streamer and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Tanya speaks on the RPG (Roll Playing Games) she created “Into The Motherlands” and how she’s telling a story through a Black lens. They talk about the tools for safety and consent while gaming, they talk about Tanya’s mental health work with the nonprofit “Take This” and creating things and spaces that speak to the Black experience. If you or someone you know is in a mental or substance...
“Lift As We Climb” with Dr. Chyrell Bellamy
February 08, 2022 17:55 - 31 minutes - 72.3 MBFor Black History Month, we go back to an earlier episode to hear from a black woman who is doing amazing things! Chyrell Bellamy (she/her/they), PhD is an Associate Professor of Yale School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry, a Director of Peer Services & Research and an Unapologetic Black Unicorn. Chyrell speaks on her background in the work of HIV and her transition to mental health. They share their experiences about being black in the mental health field, the importance of sharing y...
#BlackMentalHealth with Courtney Billington
January 25, 2022 18:46 - 35 minutes - 64.8 MBCourtney Billington (he/him) is the President of Janssen Neuroscience, a Mental Health & Wellness Advocate, veteran and community volunteer. Courtney shares his journey with Janssen Neuroscience and Johnson & Johnson and how his father’s dementia made him want to be part of the change. They talk about the political and social events that shape their approach on how Janssen Neuroscience relates to patients and providers of color, how Courtney wants his legacy to be about lives changed and the...
“A Call to Strengthen Men’s Mental Health” with Henry Zhu
January 18, 2022 18:13 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBHenry Zhu (he/him) is the Chief of Staff at The Jed Foundation and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Henry shares how he got involved with the JED Foundation and how he found mentors along the way. They talk about youth mental health and finding a voice that youth can resonate with, men’s mental health, trying to advance BIPOC leadership and advocates as well as some of their wellness strategies. Henry Zhu’s report – “A Call to Strengthen Men’s Mental Health”: https://jedfoundation....
“People Like Us Get Better” with Lori Kerr
January 11, 2022 18:36 - 31 minutes - 57.4 MBLori Kerr (she/her) is a Peer Support Specialist located in Los Angeles County and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Lori is using the arts as a medium to connect to people and have people connect to their own strengths and abilities. They talk about how Lori’s experiences with trying to hold a job while being homeless has helped her become an effective Job Developer, how playing games can bring people together and her passion for making dolls with peers. If you or someone you know...
“Give Them Love” with Cornelle Jenkins
January 04, 2022 18:39 - 30 minutes - 55.1 MBCornelle Jenkins, J.D., MBA (he/him) is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at California Alliance of Child & Family Services and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Cornelle shares what he does at CACFS and for the Catalyst Center and how it’s been a fulfilling line of work. They talk about trauma informed care, flourishing because of the work they are doing, the things they do for their own self-care and giving our kids of color more love and let them be who they are. If you or som...