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Lirae Journey

Discusses the journeys of Black women in various contexts, and serves as a digital sister circle, which is a support group for and by Black women. We create community and conversation with the aim of us thriving. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome back to Season 2! In this episode, co-hosts Hannah and Sherella and guests, Dr. Tammy Henderson, Dr. Tahira Mahdi, Dr. Michelle Sermon, and Kim Scott continue the conversation on, “To and From, Black women on healing, wellness and care.” Be sure to subscribe, share, and rate wherever you’re listening to this podcast! Also, if you prefer video subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Guests:

Dr. Tammy Henderson:
Instagram: @Carefreedr

Dr. Tahira Mahdi:
Website: www.tahiramahdi.com

Dr. Michelle Sermon:
Twitter: @mlserm3

Kim Scott:
Instagram: @ Kim_J_Scott Facebook: @Kimberly Scott LinkedIn- @Kim Scott

Co-Hosts:

Sherella:
Instagram: @liraejourney Twitter: @liraejourney Website: www.liraejourney.xyz YouTube: @liraejourney

Hannah:
Instagram: @afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/

Sponsors:
McKissick Health & Wellness- a digital education company that specializes in providing adults with resources to develop habits that last and live healthier lives. Learn more at https://mckissickhealth.com/.

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Music:

The theme song was produced by Jason (J.Reelz) Johnson IG: @j.reelz

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome back to Season 2! In this episode, co-hosts Hannah and Sherella and guests, Dawn Mega and Shar C. Smith conclude the conversation on, “To and From, Black women on healing, wellness and care.” Be sure to subscribe, share, and rate wherever you’re listening to this podcast! Also, if you prefer video subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Guests:

**Dawn Mega:

Instagram: @**Ladyjustice7_sk8s

**Shar C. Smith:

Instagram: @*sharcsmith2; @eycsharcsmith* LinkedIn: @ Shar C. Smith Websites: sharcsmith.com*;* www.Empoweryouconsulting.com**

Co-Hosts:

**Sherella:

Instagram: @*liraejourney* Twitter: @*liraejourney* Website: www.liraejourney.xyz YouTube: @**liraejourney

**Hannah:

Instagram: @*afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah* Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/**

Sponsors:

McKissick Health & Wellness- a digital education company that specializes in providing adults with resources to develop habits that last and live healthier lives. Learn more at https://mckissickhealth.com/.

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Music:

The theme song was produced by Jason (J.Reelz) Johnson IG: @j.reelz

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome back to Season 2! In this episode, co-hosts Hannah and Sherella and guests, Dr. Tammy Henderson, Dr. Tahira Mahdi, Dr. Michelle Sermon, and Kim Scott continue the conversation on, “To and From, Black women on healing, wellness and care.” Be sure to subscribe, share, and rate wherever you’re listening to this podcast! Also, if you prefer video subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Guests:

**Dr. Tammy Henderson:

Instagram: @**Carefreedr

**Dr. Tahira Mahdi:

Website: www.tahiramahdi.com**

**Dr. Michelle Sermon:

Twitter: @**mlserm3

**Kim Scott:

Instagram: @ Kim_J_Scott Facebook: @*Kimberly Scott* LinkedIn: @**Kim Scott

Co-Hosts:

**Sherella:

Instagram: @*liraejourney* Twitter: @*liraejourney* Website: www.liraejourney.xyz YouTube: @**liraejourney

**Hannah:

Instagram: @*afrogirlbyhannah* @*allhale_hannah* Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/**

Sponsors: McKissick Health & Wellness- a digital education company that specializes in providing adults with resources to develop habits that last and live healthier lives. Learn more at https://mckissickhealth.com/.

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Music:

The theme song was produced by Jason (J.Reelz) Johnson IG: @j.reelz

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome back to Season 2! In this episode, co-hosts Hannah and Sherella and guests, Dr. Jennifer Bacon, an associate professor, Dr. Shelitha Campbell, a director and CEO, Dr. Shanna L. Smith, an assistant professor, continue the conversation on, “To and From, Black women on healing, wellness and care,” and the importance of not giving from an empty cup. Also, they discuss their responses to Critical Race Theory in academia and society at large. Be sure to subscribe, share, and rate wherever you’re listening to this podcast! Also, if you prefer video subscribe to our YouTube Channel.

Guests:

**Dr. Jennifer Bacon:

Linkedin: @**jenniferbacon

**Dr. Shelitha Campbell:

Twitter: @*srcampbell1; @Sistas_TouchFacebook: @shelitha.campbell***; @ASistasTouch12

Instagram: @*highlyfavored1.src; @asistastouchWebsite: www.asistastouch.org*

**Dr. Shanna L. Smith:

Facebook: shanna l. smith

Instagram: @**shanna.smith359

Co-Hosts:

**Sherella:

Instagram: @*liraejourney* Twitter: @*liraejourneyWebsite: www.liraejourney.xyz YouTube: @*liraejourney

**Hannah:

Instagram: @*afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah* Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/**

Sponsors:

McKissick Health & Wellness- a digital education company that specializes in providing adults with resources to develop habits that last and live healthier lives. Learn more at https://mckissickhealth.com/.

anchor.fm the easiest and free way to make a podcast

Music:

The theme song was produced by Jason (J.Reelz) Johnson IG: @j.reelz

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome back to Season 2! In this episode, co-hosts, Hannah and Sherella and guests, Esker-D Ligon, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Jasmine Bryd, an investment writer, Dr. Marcia E. Canton, a professor emeritus, and Sierra McKissick, a behavioral and spiritual health specialist, continue the conversation on, “To and From, Black women on healing, wellness and care.” Be sure to subscribe, share, and rate wherever you’re listening to this podcast! Also, if you prefer video subscribe to our new YouTube Channel!!!

Guests

**Esker-D Ligon:

Facebook @*eskerdligon* Twitter @**eskerdligon

**Jasmine Byrd:

Instagram @*jaybyyrd* Website: Manyhats-onefro.com**

**Dr. Marcia E. Canton:

Facebook: @**marciacanton

**Sierra McKissick:

Instagram: @*iamsierrajecre* - @*smxcoaching* Website: www.sierramckissick.com**

Co-Hosts:

**Sherella:

Instagram: @*liraejourneyTwitter: @liraejourneyWebsite: www.liraejourney.xyzYouTube: @liraejourney*

**Hannah:

Instagram: @*afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah* Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/**

Sponsors:

McKissick Health & Wellness- a digital education company that specializes in providing adults with resources to develop habits that last and live healthier lives. Learn more at https://mckissickhealth.com/.

anchor.fm the easiest and free way to make a podcast

Music:

The theme song was produced by Jason (J.Reelz) Johnson IG: @j.reelz

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome to Season 2! In this episode, co-hosts Hannah and Sherella talk with Alicia “Ali” Crooks, a holistic entrepreneur and LaMonica Taylor, a family consultant and nanny, on the theme, “To and From, Black women on healing, wellness and care.” They share how as daughters, professionals, and sistas they are growing in their self-care journey, and how this impacts their relationships. Be sure to subscribe, share, and rate where ever you’re listening to this podcast!

Guests:

Alicia “Ali” Crooks:

Instagram: @downtoearthali

LaMonica Taylor:

Instagram: @monicadynise

Co-Hosts:

**Sherella:

Instagram: @*liraejourneyTwitter: @liraejourneyWebsite: www.liraejourney.xyz*

**Hannah:

Instagram: @*afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah* Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/**

Sponsors:

McKissick Health & Wellness- a digital education company that specializes in providing adults with resources to develop habits that last and live healthier lives. Learn more at https://mckissickhealth.com/.

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This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome to Episode 10! In this episode, co-hosts Hannah and Sherella went Instagram Live! We review season 1, share more of our origin story, and preview season 2. Special thanks to our season 1 guests, who are inspiring business owners, for sharing their journeys, advice and promotion codes. If you’re a sista interested in joining the circle as a guest be sure to contact us, our season 2 theme: “Healing To and From, Living in Thriving.” Also if you’re a supporter interested in sponsoring the podcast be sure to contact us. Thanks community for listening to season 1. More to come, in the interim be sure to share with your circles and communities, and connect with us via our socials!

Co-Hosts:

**Sherella:

Instagram/Twitter: @liraejourney

Website: www.liraejourney.xyz**

**Hannah:

Instagram: @afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah

Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/**

Sponsor: anchor.fm the easiest and free way to make a podcast

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome to Episode 9! In this episode, co-hosts Hannah and Sherella talk with their guest, LaKeisha, founder of Fearless Dance Empire, a holistic dance program fully committed to teaching the art and discipline of dance, while encouraging all students to strive for their personal excellence. LaKeisha discusses how this program evolved from an after-school activity to a community-centered program in Baltimore. Be sure to subscribe to their newsletter to stay updated on classes and events.

Guest:

**LaKeisha Johnson:

Instagram: @fdempire

Facebook: @FearlessDanceEmpire

Website: www.fearlessdanceempire.org Email: fearlessdanceempire@gmail.com**

Co-Hosts:

**Sherella:

Instagram/Twitter: @liraejourney

Website: www.liraejourney.xyz**

**Hannah:

Instagram: @afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah

Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/**

Sponsor: anchor.fm the easiest and free way to make a podcast

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome to Episode 8! In this episode, co-hosts Hannah and Sherella talk with their guest, Sierra, founder, podcaster, and CEO of McKissick Health & Wellness, a digital education company that specializes in addressing behavioral and spiritual health. She discusses how she transitioned from being a therapist to a full-time entrepreneur, and offers advice on how to live a fulfilling life within your calling.

DISCOUNT CODE: LIRAEPOD for 10% off the McKissick Health Shop https://mckissickhealth.bigcartel.com

Guest:

**Sierra McKissick

Instagram: @mckissickhealth; @iamsierrajecre

Facebook: @smxcoaching

Email: sm@mckissickhealth.com*; @info@mckissickhealth.com Website: sierramckissick.com;* mckissickhealth.com Podcast: McKissick Health**

Co-Hosts:

**Sherella:

Instagram/Twitter: @liraejourney

Website: www.liraejourney.xyz**

**Hannah:

Instagram: @afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah

Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/**

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome to Episode 7! In this episode, co-hosts Hannah and Sherella talk with their guest, Ngeri, a self-taught fashion designer of Ankara apparel and home accessories. She shares how her desire to create what did not exist led to her business, Designs by Ngeri, and how sistahood helps her evolve as a brand.

Guest:

**Ngeri:

Instagram/Facebook: DesignsByNgeri

Website: www.designsbyngeri.com Email: designsbyngeri@gmail.com**

Co-Hosts:

**Sherella:

Instagram/Twitter: @liraejourney

Website: www.liraejourney.xyz**

**Hannah:

Instagram: @afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah

Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/**

Sponsor: anchor.fm the easiest and free way to make a podcast!

Businesses mentioned:

Glossrags, The Write Fit, Dope on Arrival NYC, Noodle & Co Apothecary, McKinstry Co Candle Shop, Omalicha Naturals, Loquacious Jewelry, Pinch of Luxe, Dolled By Nueye, Ashleigh Sharmaine, Philadelphia Printworks, and Kissed By A Bee

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome to Episode 6! In this episode, co-hosts Hannah and Sherella talk with their guest, Whitney, a plant shop business owner and entrepreneur, about the mental health benefits of caring for plants. She discusses how her love of plants led her to take a risk moving and launching her shop while balancing motherhood. Check out her shop, Urban Plant Therapy https://uptshop.com/, and subscribe to the newsletter for discounts!

Guest:

Whitney:

**Instagram: @UrbanPlant_Therapy; @whitney_therealtor

Facebook: Urban Plant Therapy

Website: https://uptshop.com/**

Co-Hosts:

**Sherella:

Instagram/Twitter: @liraejourney

Website: www.liraejourney.xyz**

**Hannah:

Instagram: @afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah

Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/**

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome to Episode 5! In this episode, co-hosts Hannah and Sherella talk with their guest, Nena business owner of Nena’s Organics. She shares how common health conditions led her to create a plant-based business in 2017. Now as she’s expanding her boutiques & services in the West Coast, she is interested in helping others anywhere heal from common conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia using organic plant-based products. Use Discount Code SPRING10 at www.nenasorganics.com for 10% off your purchase!

DISCOUNT CODE: SPRING10 for 10% off www.nenasorganics.com

Guest:

**Nena:

Instagram: @nenas_organics

Facebook: @nenas.organics

Website: www.nenasorganics.com**

Co-Hosts:

**Sherella:

Instagram/Twitter: @liraejourney

Website: www.liraejourney.xyz**

**Hannah:

Instagram: @afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah

Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/**

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome to Episode 4! In this episode co-hosts, Hannah and Sherella, talk with their guest, Tiffany, owner of CreationsxCharlie, a store with Hand-Drawn Designs; Personalized Gifts, and T-shirts. She shares how your circle, and friends help her in expanding and exploring as an eclectic artist, from making logo designs, bed frames, and nail polish cases. Use code LIRAEJOURNEY to get 10% off your purchase at www.etsy.com/shop/CreationsxCharlie to purchase!

Coupon Code: LIRAEJOURNEY for 10% off at www.etsy.com/shop/CreationsxCharlie

Guest:

Tiffany

Instagram: @creationsxcharlie

Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/CreationsxCharlie

Email: creationsxcharlie@yahoo.com for business inquires

Co-Hosts:

Sherella:

Instagram/Twitter: @liraejourney

Website: www.liraejourney.xyz

**Hannah:

Instagram: @afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah**

Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/

Sponsor: anchor.fm the easiest and free way to make a podcast

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome to Episode 3! In this episode co-hosts, Hannah and Sherella, talk with their guests. Brittney, a licensed cosmetologist and owner of SilkedLV and SilkedWax, and LA, a celebrity and wardrobe stylist and owner of LetLAStyleYou and Dripped by LA. Brittney and LA share stories behind their evolution as business owners and their upcoming projects. Be sure to subscribe, share and rate on your podcasts platform. In community, Peace.

Brittney:

Instagram: @brittneydanielle1; @silkedwax; @silkedlv

Booking site: www.silkedlv.as.me/

LA:

Instagram, Facebook & Twitter: LetLAStyleYou

Website: https://letlastyleyou.com/

Sherella:

Instagram/Twitter: @liraejourney

Website: www.liraejourney.xyz

**Hannah:

Instagram: @afrogirlbyhannah; @allhale_hannah**

Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/

Sponsor(s):

This podcast is sponsored by anchor.fm, the easiest and free platform to make your podcast!

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome to Episode 2, Creating a Sustainable Lifestyle & Eco-Driven Fashion! In this episode co-hosts, Hannah and Sherella, talk with their guest Terrica, the CEO, Founder, and President of Lately.Life, which is a sustainable lifestyle brand. She shares her journey on developing a sustainable lifestyle and business. Be sure to support Lately.Life using the coupon code Sister20 at www.lately.life to receive 20% off!!!

COUPON CODE: Sister20 to get 20% off your sustainable lifestyle at www.lately.life

Terrica- Instagram: @lately_lifestyle

Website: www.lately.life

Sherella- Instagram/Twitter: liraejourney

Website: www.liraejourney.xyz

Hannah- Instagram: afrogirlbyhannah; allhale_hannah

Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Hey Sistas & Supporters, welcome to our podcast! Here we, Hannah and Sherella, discuss the journeys of Black women in various contexts. In serving as a digital sister circle, a support group for and by Black women, we are creating community and conversation with the aim of us thriving. For season one, we will converse with business owners to learn about navigating a business during a pandemic and support gained from their sister circles. In this episode we introduce ourselves, and discuss Hannah’s business, AfroGirl by Hannah.

Sherella- IG/Twitter: liraejourney

Website: liraejourney.xyz

Hannah- IG: afrogirlbyhannah; allhale_hannah

Website: linktr.ee/afrogirl/

This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lirae-journey/support