Content warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. "If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (para ayuda en español, llame al 988). The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call 911 in life-threatening situations. If you are worried about a friend’s social media updates, you can contact safety teams at the social media company . They have processes to reach out to connect the person with the help they need."

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Black People Die By Suicide Too [BPDBST]. Initially conceived as a podcast, BPDBST is an organization with a vision to end suicide in the Black community, dedicated to normalizing the conversation about suicide through education and resources that instill hope in Black people suffering from mental health conditions. Jordan Scott serves as the community outreach/peer support manager, co-founder, and board member. Brittany Hanani is a dedicated advocate, therapist, and board President.

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Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson. A proud Detroit native, Dr. Anderson is the developer and director of the EMBRace (Engaging, Managing, and Bonding through Race) intervention and CEO and Founder of RACE Space Inc. supporting young people of color as they learn about, navigate and overcome racism. Her mission is to facilitate healing in Black families with practical applications of her research and clinical services to reduce racial stress and heal from racial trauma.

As the summer winds down, hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Courtney L. McCluney. A Lady of Leisure recovering from cycles of burnout and overwork, Dr. Courtney uses her platforms to provide insights on the essential need for rest and recovery in our lives, illustrated through her literary contributions in Chief, Forbes and Harvard Business Review. As the Founder and Principal of EquiWell Partners™, a consulting advisory firm, she advocates equity and wellness at work through policy change and strategic consulting.

In the season 3 opener, hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Damon Rawls. Newly appointed as the Knox County Commissioner for District 1 of Knoxville, TN, Rawls is a highly accomplished digital marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and community leader with a passion for helping small businesses succeed. Founder of the Knoxville Black Business Directory (KBBD), Damon works tirelessly to support his community through business development, school board advocacy and affordable housing.

Hosts ⁠Justin Stewart⁠ and ⁠Dr. Antija Allen⁠ discuss their second season. Listen in and be moved to laughter at some times and tears at others. They reflect on their guests, common themes, how they have evolved, and engage in candid conversation about the podcast itself. From politics to poetry, DEI to mental health, and everything in between--this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield. Inspired by her 2023 book, “Gray Areas: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It”, our discussion examines creating an inclusive organizational culture in the wake of many companies backtracking on their advocacy for DEI. We tackle the impacts to Black professionals, and how organizations can reshape hiring and advancement to combat inequality.

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Frank C. Worrell, Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at UC Berkeley. A man of many titles who has been honored with numerous awards and accolades, his areas of expertise include at-risk youth, teaching effectiveness and academic talent development/gifted education. Together, we explore a myriad of topics such as the importance of cultural identities, his 2022 presidency with the American Psychological Association (APA), and current disparities in education impact Black students.

Hosts Justin Stewart and Dr. Antija Allen are joined by Dr. Tiffany Galvin Green, VP of DE&I Strategies and Education at Exponential Talent LLC.

Key Topics: Inclusion Conversation Cards; The Nature of the Cards; How they Help Initiate Conversations About Inclusion Between Leaders, Managers, and Other Employees; and How Organizations Can Utilize Metrics to Measure the Success of Inclusive Programs.