In this episode, Dr. Arcia Stokes discussed her current season of life, titled "Trust," and shared the origin story of her organization, Black Girl Walking Club (BGWC). She emphasizes the importance of finding rest and community, particularly for black women. The conversation also touched on the importance of rest, self-care, and leadership, as well as the success of the BGWC wellness retreat and the meaning of love as being real and eternal.ABOUT SISTA ARCIA...Dr. Arcia M. Stokes, Ed.D. is a multifaceted educational leader, arts advocate, and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering communities through education, creativity, and wellness.With over nine years of experience in education, Dr. Stokes has held roles including her current position as Director of Arts & Athletics, music and arts educational consultant, and professional development facilitator. She earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership from Rider University, where she was honored to address her fellow graduates at the commencement ceremony.Dr. Stokes is the founder of Stokes Notes, LLC, a company that provides music instruction and educational consulting services. She also established the Black Girl Walking Club (BGWC), a wellness initiative designed to foster community and promote health among Black women.An active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Dr. Stokes combines her passions for education, the arts, and community service to inspire and uplift others. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is a singer and podcaster, using her platforms to advocate for creativity and empowerment.OUR SISTA SHELF BOOK CLUBSummer Book Club Announcement! We’re reading Caught Out There by Dr. Tahira Chloe Mahdi & Christopher A. Brown—a platonic comedy (yes, a "platon-com" 💐🎭). Our sistadoc, Tahira, will be in conversation with us on June 25, 2025. Sis, sign up for the newsletter for the invite: podcast.mckissickhealth.comABOUT THE SHOWLirae Journey discusses the journeys of Black women in various contexts and serves as a digital sister circle, a support group for and by Black women. We create community and conversation with the aim of thriving. Subscribe to the Lirae Journey mailing list at https://podcast.mckissickhealth.com. Follow the show on social media platforms at @liraejourney.DISCLAIMER The topics, views, and opinions expressed on McKissick Health & Wellness are those of the speaker, host, and guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of McKissick Health & Wellness or any affiliated brand (One Choice Magazine, the Experience, or SFM Design Studio). Any tips, suggestions, or content provided by our speaker, host, and guest are their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. Read more https://bit.ly/MHPodNet
