Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives

International Persons with Disabilites Day w DestineeRai

December 3rd is International Persons with Disabilities Day!
Beauty&Brains Podcast Season 4, Episode 3 ft. @destineeraimusic is out now!
In this episode we discussed challenges of dealing with disabilities that others cannot see, ways that disability impact an artist in their industry and craft, how living with disability has the ability to impact our world view, the importance of having a solid community when dealing with a disability and more!
DestineeRai, bestie, what a gem you are and what an honor it was to have you on. Thank you for sharing your story with us and ways that you continue to deliver as an artist despite of! You inspire many, including myself. Continued success to you and all of your endeavors ✨
Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Youtube and Spotify! Links in bio!
Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨
#internationalpersonswithdisabilitiesday #mentalhealthawareness

ADHD Awareness Month w Derius

October is ADHD Awareness Month! Beauty&Brains Podcast Season 4, Episode 2 ft. Derius Jones (@deriusjones101) is out now!In this episode we discussed ways that the black community in particular views and understands ADHD, holistic and alternative treatments for ADHD, effects that psychotropics have on the youth, misconceptions about ADHD and more! Derius (Poodie) my guy! It was such a pleasure to have you! It was just like the old days having conversation. I’m very proud of you and all that you do for the youth! You are leading by example everyday and inspiring many! Thank you for sharing your story with us. Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Youtube and Spotify! Links in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨

National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month w Capri

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month!Beauty&Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives, Season 4, Episode 1 ft. Capri Richardson (@first_contactcounseling) is out now! In this episode, we discussed the importance of mental health screenings, spoke more in depth on depression as a feeling and emotion vs. a diagnoses, stigma around mental health and treatment, reasonings for underreports in screenings, populations who are at high risk to experience depression, and more!Capri, my girl! It was so good to have therapy talk with you today. You are so brilliant and I appreciate you coming on to share your knowledge and wisdom with us. I’m so so proud of you and the work you’re doing! The podcast kind of sounded like a simple phone call of ours lol too easy. Love you girl!Stream it now on Apple Podcast, YouTube and Spotify! Links in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

National Recovery Month w Odell

September is National Recovery Month!
Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Podcast, Season 3 Episode 6 ft. Odell Smith Jr. (@odellsmith219) is out now!In this episode we explored the complexities of addiction, childhood traumas, nature v nurture, regrets that come up post active addiction-in recovery, the importance of making amends, discipline and solitude in recovery, and more.Unnnncccc 💕💕💕💕💕 I love you I love you I love you. This episode was really a phone call recorded lol. Thank you for always supporting me. Thank you for coming on and sharing authentic story. I’m so proud of you, everything that you’re doing and everything that you are. Leading by example has been your motto for quite sometime. My respect for you is out of this world. Though I’ve heard it before in pieces, sitting down and listening to you unleash your full story was so humbling and insightful. It reminds me, it’s never too late to choose you! Peace and continued blessings to you, unc, thank you.Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. Link in bio!Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠

National Suicide Prevention Month w Raynia

September is National Suicide Prevention Month!
Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Podcast, Season 3 Episode 5: ft. Raynia Goodman (@niaagoodmanxo) is out now!In this episode we explored in depth different understandings of suicide, the relationship between suicide and spirituality/religion, importance of community and implemented resources, taboo and stigma around suicide and medication compliance, how suicidal behaviors show up in the entertainment industries and more.Nia, this episode was so raw and filled with truth. It was so amazing and powerful. Thank you for coming on and sharing your story with us. Im privileged to know you and have had you on the show. I appreciate you, beautiful! Much love to you and all of your endeavors! Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. Link in bio!Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

International Overdose Awareness Day w Don

August 31st is International Oversdose Awareness Day!
Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Podcast, Season 3 Episode 4, ft. Keyauna (Don), (@biggggdon_) is out now!In this episode we discussed myths about overdose, the relationship between spirituality and overdose/addiction, as well as “sense of control” or, lack there of, playing a major role in overdose.Don, his podcast was full of souuulllll it was so amazing. Thank you for coming on and sharing your oh so inspiring story. We really got into it. My girl, I appreciate you. Love and prosperity to you and your family. Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. Link in bio!Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

National Grief Awareness Day w Brooke

August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day!
Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Podcast, Season 3 Episode 3, ft Brooke N. Butler (@angana_beauty) is out now!  In this episode we discussed cultural misconceptions of grief through a licensure role in the cosmetic industry, grief - not associated with death, self identity in the workplace, “unfinished business”, and the importance of self-nurturing through grieving times. Brooke, I really appreciate you coming on and adding your expertise and your wisdom to the topic of grief! Your story is very moving. This was a very educational and relatable episode. Much success to you and your business! Thank you.Stream it now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube. Link in bio!Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month w YGB Jay

JULY is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Beauty and Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives Season 3: Episode 1 ft. YGB Jay (@ygbjay) out NOW! In this episode, we dove deep into cultural disciplines, expectations and obstacles that play a role in what is looks like for minorities to have a relationship with our holistic wellbeing. We also addressed certain perceptions of the black culture within the music industry and the evolution of mental health within black family dynamics. Jay, my guy!!! Thank you for your time and sharing your brilliant mind with us all on this episode. From your near two decades worth of experience in the music industry, to shining a light on how mental health is past what we see with naked eye, diving into our background and cultural ritual when it comes to simply taking care of oneself. It was truly amazing. Continued success to you and much love.
 
Stream it NOW on Apple Podcast, Spotify and/or YouTube! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

International Self-Care Day w Maya

JULY 24th is International Self-Care Day! Beauty and Brains Podcast: Cognitions of the Creatives Season 3, Episode 2 ft. Maya Spalding (@mspld_) is out now! In this episode, we delved a little deeper on what exactly self care is? The difference between it and coping skills, myths that surround self-care, specifically within the fashion and model industries and how self-care can be practiced holistically. Mayaaaaa I enjoyed this so much! We’ve always had talks like this since undergrad. Felt like old times on the patio. Sooo appreciative for you coming on to this episode and sharing your story with us! Love you and much continued success to you my girl.Stream it NOW on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and/or Spotify. Links in bio.Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋

National PTSD Awareness Day w/ Aujzia

JUNE 27th is NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY!Beauty&Brains: Cognitions of the Creatives Podcast, Season 2: E6, ft Aujzia Walker (@luxheryxpressons) is OUT NOW! ✨In this powerful episode, we discussed the complexity of PTSD, specifically after experiencing sudden loss of a loved one. We talked about triggers, “acceptance” of a new reality and identity in self, how symptoms of PTSD can show up in a creatives day to day, communal importance, and more! Aujzia, thank YOU so much. This episode gave me chills as I re-listened to it. I’m inspired by your strength and perseverance. I thank you so so much for sharing a piece of you with us. Blessings to you my dear and much success in all of your endeavors! STREAM IT NOW ON APPLE PODCAST, SPOTIFY, AND YOUTUBE. Links in bio! Until next time, beautiful minds 💄 🧠 ✨ 💋