Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity

Surviving Out Loud

What does the word survive actually mean? We can use it so freely, a form of exaggerative humor, such as surviving a long meeting or “I survived” after a difficult exam or even a hot summer day.
Yet to someone who moves from a place of having been victimized, to claim the term survivor is significant and honorable—this word holds much meaning and heavy weight. The definition of survive is to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship. A survivor is a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died.
If we stop and think about what we have survived, I imagine we would have many stories of different forms of survivorship. I am a survivor of a near death experience. I am a survivor of cancer. I am a survivor of domestic abuse. I am a survivor of a stroke. I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. I am a survivor of sex trafficking.
In this show segment we will explore the idea of surviving out loud and what it looks like to live beyond a hardship loudly enough to be heard.
Dr. Heather Evans will share about some of her work with survivors in the USA and beyond from survivors of human sex trafficking and other forms of trauma, to survivors of genocide in the country of Rwanda. Through data from a research study of sex trafficking survivors, we will explore themes of post traumatic growth and evidences of how survivors from horrific, unspeakable forms of trauma can grow beyond survival.

Cute Curvy Confident: Losing Weight by Feeling Great

Daryll Wharton's highest weight was 674 pounds. She prayed for God to let her die but didn't want to embarrass her husband by having her super morbid obese body carried out of their house by a team of people. Her weight saved her as well as made her want to die. After losing over 400 pounds, she is a Certified Life and Health Coach specializing in Weight loss Mindset Transformation. Using what she now calls her signature method, she utilizes gratitude, affirmations, meditation, vision boards, reciting, body awareness, journaling, visualization, and conscious breathing to continue her weight loss and improve her wellness. Now she has the pleasure of teaching others her signature method to push past where they keep stopping on their quest to be happy, healthy, and fit while feeling amazing at the same time!

The Phoenix Rising- Finding Purpose From The Ashes

Ashley Jackson is a wife, caregiver, author of Lost Travel Found, and event planner. After Ashley's husband was diagnosed with a rare cancer in stage 4, then beat that cancer with a 35% chance of survival, Ashley came to know her purpose in life.
Timeless Dream Events was born out of her pain and its mission and vision is to provide terminally ill people and their family members with a “timeless dream event” that will celebrate life and love. She plans various events, at minimal notice due to each unique and sensitive situation. Ashley has been humbled by being able to turn her own pain into being a blessing to others.
Join us in this powerful and timely conversation and unpack the answers to building purpose from trials on the Flipside of caregiver fatigue and loss of identity in someone else’s pain. Gain answers to…
How to get out of burnout?
At what point is it necessary to take care of yourself?
How can you reinvent you on the Flipside of trauma (yours and others)?
The fatigue is real. The desire to give up can be a weight. BUT, you are not alone. Feel seen. Know you can be heard. Join us on the Flipside of Adversity.

Honoring Our Divinity

Why is the study of your history so important? Studying history helps us understand and grapple with complex questions and dilemmas by examining how the past has shaped (and continues to shape) relationships, connections, and passion. There's more to history than dates and times... it tells the story of lives, purpose, and drive. Join us in a conversation with Principal Aliya Catanch Bradley, a wife, mother, daughter, and activist. As women, we carry the energy of our mother, the power of our present, and the support for future generations. When we understand who we are and who's we are, at all times, there is power in every step. Stepping out of our history with clarity and the strength to stand in today with power in order to reshape destiny for others. Principal Bradley is determined to leave the world better than she found it, she will continue to use the energy and inspiration of her ancestors to keep pushing forward.

R.E.S.E.T.

So many times, we run ourselves into the ground going, doing, and living in ways that could be harmful to our bodies, minds, and hearts. But when we take the time to unplug from the world and plug into God, we’re able to hear clearly as He continues to order or steps. We’re able to align our hearts and minds with the plans He has for our lives and what He wants us to do in this season. Join us for a talk about R.E.S.E.T. (Releasing Every Situation Encourages Transformation) and the importance of taking time to allow yourself to breathe and hear from God.

Kalm Khaos

Have you felt robbed from life by anxiety and worry. Kyla Neil has walked that exhausted path and built a brand on the other side of the adversity that the road buddy of depression can lead you on. Her story, products, and business created through Kalm Konfidence have taken her on a journey of realizing that she does not need to control it all, that she can stop being frazzled, and she is not too feeble to press forward. Listen to the flip side of her thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that have now led to counseling services and purpose for teens and adults to work through their life challenges, instead of being overtaken by them. It's time to Kalm the Khaos! Join us.

The Flip Side of Adversity is Faith

Webster's defines faith as a strong belief, complete trust, or confidence in someone or something. As we move through life our experiences often shape what we begin to believe about ourselves, our world, and our place in it. Our guest, Renee Chenault- Fattah, shares how flipping the faith she had in her own story has led her through the flip side of adversity. Changing her belief and confidence in the story she told herself about herself has led to advocacy, social equity, and legacy for others.

Transform Your Passion Into Action

The world is full to the brim with passionate people! What would happen if those same passionate people transformed their passions into action? Our schools would be better! Our communities would be safer! Our relationships would be healthier! How do we get there?
Dr. Stephanie Brown has three passions that electrify her life… faith, education, and writing. During the Pandemic Lockdown of 2020, God transformed her passions into action to address the lack of representation of characters of color in children’s literature and in curriculum. In fact, a survey of 3,716 books surveyed in 2019 indicated that only 11.9% had main characters that were African American. Animal character ranked at over 20% (Herndon, 2020). So, to transform her impact on education, her community, and the minds of children, she wrote and published a children’s book in 2021 called, “She Looks Like Me!”, where the main character is a spunky and curious little African American girl named Elena. The purpose of the book is to teach children about hidden figures in Black History and provide parents and educators with recommendations on how to promote diversity in children’s book at home and in the classroom.
The impact of, “She Looks Like Me!” has been tremendous! The book has been read aloud in classrooms all over Philadelphia, bought by educators nationwide and the support keeps growing! Dr. Brown has also created an educational resource hub called I AM Educational Series that provides free lesson plans for teachers and parents in Black History and in Women’s History. And… On MLK Day 2022, a second book, “She Looks Like Me!: The Activity Book”, will be released to give kids an opportunity to reinforce their knowledge of hidden figures in Black History through building fine motor skills, word searches, matching, coloring and more! The Activity Book also comes with a lesson plan.

Beyond the Vision Board

It’s a new year… time for that Vision Board Party, right? Well…
What if we wanted to challenge you Beyond the Vision Board and give you strategy for the process of taking action and making impact where you are and where you want to be. Let’s take your vision and create a practical roadmap to get started on being the change you want to see – in your community and beyond.
Join Courtney Jackson, CEO of MisFit Heroes Inc. and Dr. Veirdre Jackson, CEO of Living Strong Consulting for a conversation about our 2022 plan to bring women together to not only share vision but create change. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about how to join growth oriented women in strategically planning for success in our personal and professional lives with up coming engaging activities, networking opportunities, and expert speakers.
Tune in for big announcements and even bigger opportunities!

The Liberation of Letting Go and Letting God!

Feeling Stuck? Could it be related to over-analyzing, which causes frustration, stress, feeling stuck, and associated fears that create stagnation. The flipside is a willingness to let go and let God creates a paradigm shift and forward movement.