Care Deeply Podcast

If you grew up in church or have ever attended a Christian women’s conference you’ve probably heard or seen this a lot – "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139 verses 13-14. But in a world where women are judged solely by their appearance and plastic surgery is the norm, how can we learn to thrive with style and Godly confidence? Hi, I’m Yolande Morris and welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of the Care Deeply Podcast. Today we’re talking about style and confidence, among other things, with Renee Jael, a photographer and style consultant based in Atlanta. Renee and I met several years ago through a mutual friend and in addition to being an amazing photographer, she is passionate about helping women develop confidence and healthy self-esteem. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us for this timely conversation.

Hello and welcome to season 2, episode 2 of the Care Deeply Podcast. I’m your host Yolande Morris and my guest today is none other than Wit + Grace Magazine’s Music Editor, Kendolyn Walker. In this episode, we’re talking about music, of course, but also grief, loss, how to find your voice, and take up space in the places God has called you to. So, grab a cup of tea or coffee and join us. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and follow us on social media @witandgracemag and @caredeeplypodcast.

Welcome to the second season of the Care Deeply Podcast. Today, we have popular vlogger, content creator, and author, Saphina Carla with us today. Saphina is the author of Church Girl Culture vs. Christ – a book that sheds light on common ideologies that have supplemented the Christian faith. Her goal in writing this book is to remove the pressure of perfection when it comes to women of faith and to restore Biblical truth in places where it’s been set aside for shallow formulas. Learn more about Saphina by following her on social media @SaphinaCarla, and don't forget to follow us on IG: @caredeeplypodcast and @witandgracemag. Thanks for listening!

Meet Tara Dorsey. She's a mom, wife and founder of Blessed to Bear Fruit, among other endeavors. Blessed to Bear Fruit is a ministry that Tara created to help Moms In Waiting – mothers who have suffered pregnancy and infant loss, which includes miscarriage, stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and the death of a newborn. Her message of hope and grace for “Moms in Waiting” shows us how we can care deeply for those suffering in silence. Learn more about Tara and "Blessed to Bear Fruit" by visiting - taranicoledorsey.com and access additional resources mentioned in this episode, here: taranicoledorsey.com/caredeeply

Meet Seun Shokunbi, Born in Nigeria but raised in Brooklyn, the granddaughter of a Nigerian diplomat, she’s an out-of-box thinker and writer and Pan-Africanist, who is working toward a deeper, intimate connection within the diaspora community by creating a unified spiritual and economic movement to help Africans fully realize wealth and potential. She founded Karfi, a consulting and leadership development firm tackling the issue of untapped talent in Africa by empowering any and all, regardless of wealth, status, or geography, with the resources and tools needed to lead and succeed. Seun is also embarking on a new journey in this season. In this episode, we discuss her new venture, Naturally Beet, and the connection between good self-care and good skincare. Learn more about Seun, here: https://itsseunshokunbi.com/

Meet Vanessa Joy Walker, a two-time cancer survivor, and self-described joy seeker, speaker, and author. Vanessa loves to tell a story and is passionate about helping people with just about anything. She is committed to telling the truth about crisis while helping others learn to make room for joy in their lives and communities no matter what their circumstances are. Over the last seven years, Vanessa has shared her story of hope, perseverance, and joy with thousands of people across the U.S. and internationally. Her journey brings the truth of obtaining joy amidst seasons of abandonment, betrayal, cancer, infertility, and grief. Engaging both faith-based and secular communities, Vanessa is on a quest to help others shift their perspective on suffering and joy. To reframe their purpose to experience more authentic joy and abundance in all of life’s seasons. Learn more about Vanessa by connecting with her on her website: https://vanessajoywalker.com/

Meet Elizabeth Ifill, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, personal trainer, Wife, and Mom. She is the founder of the Glow Remedy School, a subscription-based membership aimed at keeping you motivated in your health and wellness journey throughout the year. Elizabeth is passionate about women and helping them become healthiest versions of themselves – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Meet Linda Smith, a missionary and renowned photojournalist, who founded the Through the Eyes of Hope Project (TEOH Project) to provide photography classes as a means of art therapy to children around the world. As a missionary in Rwanda, Linda worked with their most vulnerable population, children who were orphaned following the 1994 genocide. In this episode, what it's like to be called to do this kind of work as a single woman and what the future looks like for Linda. Tune in to learn how you can care deeply for the vulnerable in your community - the widows, the orphans -- and sometimes, the singles.

Meet Brittany Cole, founder of Career Thrivers, an organization that educates, empowers and equips organizations to build inclusive leadership teams, at every level. Brittany is passionate about helping women and professionals of color elevate their careers by sharpening their emotional intelligence, resilience and personal brand in the workplace. She’s a coach, a marketer, and a dear friend who knows a thing or two about recovering from deep loss. Grab your favorite drink and tune in.

Dr. Keisha Thompson is an Associate Professor of Psychology in New York City. She had a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University. She's a native of Trinidad & Tobago, grew up in Brooklyn, NY., and specializes in college counseling, community mental health, the federal prison system, VA medical center, and various K-12 school settings. She's also my neighbor. In this episode, we discuss community care during a global pandemic, the importance of a Care Circle, and what it truly means to care for your neighbor.

Learning to Care - Intro It all began on September 8, 2017, when I launched Wit + Grace Magazine in NYC. I was exhausted, fatigued, anxious and afraid to fail. Like many other #girlbosses, I was doing too much and I was burned out. Listen to my story to learn more about my journey and subscribe to the Care Deeply Podcast. In this first season of the podcast, we explore what it means to care … deeply … for ourselves and others. We explore everything from self-care, community care, financial care, maternal care, relational care, and more. We’re talking to the women who are leading the charge and caring for this generation in deeply meaningful ways. Join us. Let’s care deeply together.