🎙️ Beyond DaMic Podcast: A Triumphant Confluence of Kindness 🌟
I had the privilege of joining Dr. Tristaca McCray on the Beyond DaMic Podcast, where we explored the incredible journey of Uncle Sele, a true beacon of kindness. 🌈
Uncle Sele's warm personality and unwavering commitment to spreading positivity make him a Kindness Champion in every sense. In this episode, he generously shares his personal experiences, offering a profound insight into the transformative power of kindness in one's life. 💖
The Ripple Effect: Uncle Sele's story exemplifies the ripple effect of kindness. Small acts can create a positive chain reaction, influencing individuals and entire communities.
🤝 A Universal Language: Kindness knows no bounds. Uncle Sele's anecdotes highlight how kindness serves as a universal language, fostering connections and breaking down barriers.
🌍 Kindness in Today's World: In a world facing challenges and divisions, Uncle Sele's journey is a reminder of the healing power of kindness. Dr. Tristaca McCray provides insights into the role of kindness in promoting mental health and resilience.
Beyond Da Mic Podcast: Illuminating Kindness with Dr. Tristaca McCray and E Train Talks, Inc. - A 12-Year-Old Literacy AdvocateExtraordinary episode of the Beyond Da Mic Podcast, where compassion and inspiration converge.
Joining us on this illuminating journey is the esteemed General Secretary of the World Kindness Movement, Dr. Tristaca McCray, and our special guest, E Train Talks, Inc. - a phenomenal 12-year-old literacy advocate.Dr. McCray, the General Secretary of The World Kindness Movement, shares insights into the transformative power of kindness on a global scale. Her dedication to fostering a world that thrives on empathy and understanding sets the stage for an enriching conversation.
E Train Talks, Inc. - A Force for Change at 12: E Train Talks, Inc., defies expectations and proves that age is no barrier to making a meaningful impact. At just 12 years old, he has become a beacon of hope in the world of literacy advocacy, captivating hearts with his passion for education and kindness. Let's amplify the voices of young advocates and collectively contribute to a world that values kindness and education. Share your thoughts in the comments and be part of the conversation.
Beyond DaMic Podcast is a platform that transcends traditional boundaries, delving into meaningful discussions with influential individuals making a positive impact in the world. Hosted by the visionary Dr. Tristaca McCray, this podcast is a beacon for those seeking inspiration and insights into the power of kindness.
In this special episode, Dr. McCray sits down with PJ Jackson, a true exemplar of kindness and compassion. As the recipient of the World Kindness Movement "Kindness Champion Award", Pj has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to spreading goodwill and creating positive change in communities.
The Essence of Kindness: Explore the fundamental importance of kindness in today's world and how it can serve as a catalyst for positive transformation.
Learn about Pj's personal journey and the impactful initiatives that led to being recognized as a Kindness Champion and learn more about the wonderful kindness book Sophie G Wanderlin: One of a Kind
continues to plant seeds with.
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Gain insights into the World Kindness Movement's vision for a more compassionate and interconnected global community.
Excitement is in the air as the Beyond DaMic Podcast, hosted by the dynamic General Secretary of the World Kindness Movement, Dr. Tristaca McCray, presents a captivating episode featuring two extraordinary guests - the distinguished Kindness Champion Winner and the esteemed President of the Rotary Club for Disability, Ken Masson.In this special edition, Dr. McCray brings together the wisdom of the Kindness Champion Winner and the impactful work of Ken Masson, President of the Rotary Club for Disability.
NERDS RULE INC's Fix Ya Crown Podcast With Dr. Tristaca McCray - Guest ShaRon Rea
Tristaca and ShaRon Rea have been World Kindness Ambassadors (USA) since 2018 when they first met in LA for the meet and greet for WK. Excited to have ShaRon join our podcast on today as we speak about having a life coach, support, community and finding inner peace.
ShaRon Rea, is a compassionate woman with a strong business background that encompasses more than 30 years’ experience in the fields of communication, education, childcare, government and nonprofit agencies and public service. Because ShaRon sees each person from the place of unconditional acceptance, she creates a safe, welcoming environment for coaching, training and workshops.
ShaRon is certified through the Fowler International Academy of Professional Life Coaching, as well as the evidence-based parenting program Active Parenting® for kids and teens. She completed the Arizona Attorney General’s Mediation program and is a Certified Social Emotional Learning Educator. ShaRon is among the original facilitators of the ACE study (Adverse Childhood Experiences) trained by the Injury Prevention Center for Strong Families and she's a Certified Fatherhood and Healthy Relationship Educator.
ShaRon is on a serious mission to make the world a better place as creator of the global movement No Judgment. Just Love.® She knows that judgments are human and we judge all the time. Her message is meant to encourage people to practice No Judgment. Just Love.® which is “choosing to move beyond judgments that divide, to consciously lead with LOVE in your thoughts, words and actions. This will genuinely help us relate to each other better.”
ShaRon is the author of two books - Children & Divorce: Parenting Tips to Help Your Family Cope and Adjust and the No Judgment. Just Love.® Coloring Journal available in Right and Left handed editions.
Contact:
sharonreaaz@gmail.com
www.sharonrea.com
480.420.9551
SEASON 5
NERDS RULE INC. @fixyacrownpodcast is back with a brand-new season of planting seeds around with our Global Ambassador's.
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Check out our podcast in English, Arabic and Fur.
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Sudan Ambassador Najat lysa speaks about creating "Najat Sudan's Movement" for:
Girls Education
Climate Change
Self-Worth (Bleaching Skin)
NERDS RULE INC's Fix Ya Crown Podcast with Dr. Tristaca McCray Special Guest Ashanti Davis Topic: "Black Women in Therapy ''
Ashanti Davis has been an angel to NERDS RULE INC. As a partner and sister to our Community Action STEM program since 2017, Ashanti continues to connect resources, planting seeds of HOPE and pour into our next generation of NERDS RULE INC. Ambassadors. Tune in and listen as these two Community Queens speak about therapy, faith, community and STEM research.
Ashanti Davis is an Artist, Thinker, Social Justice Advocate, and Museum Practitioner who believes in the power of art and creativity to create meaningful change. As Exhibition Manager, she leads an interdisciplinary team in the development of unique experiences and exhibitions for visitors of all ages to the Fleet Science Center. Davis is Chair and co-instigator of an internal group for Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility, seeking to make an impact on organizational culture and systems. As someone who represents both culturally and cognitively diverse communities, she understands the necessity for cultural competency and the decolonization of museological practice and leadership, ultimately shifting the ways in which museums engage intentionally with their entire community. Davis is an Alumni Fellow of the ASTC Leadership and Diversity Fellowship program, received a BA in Creative Arts and Communications in 2009 and is currently enrolled in a Masters in Museum Studies program with Johns Hopkins University. Upon completion of her master’s, Davis looks forward to continuing her work as a leader in the Arts and Culture sector and catalyzing meaningful change through lenses of social justice, curiosity, and creativity for all organizational staff and communities.
Nakeya Fields sits down with high school friend and community partner Dr. McCray. These two community leaders catch up their outreach on mental health awareness, self- care and taking time for self to reach your goals and dreams.
Nakeya T. Fields is a mental health entrepreneur, author, and speaker.
Nakeya is an alumna of the University of Southern California where she received a BA in Communication, a Master's in Social Work and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work and Child Welfare & Attendance. Nakeya is also a Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor and a certified field instructor and clinical supervisor. Nakeya is a 200 HR TT Yoga instructor, certified in trauma informed restorative yoga and Mini Yogis Yoga for Kids yoga. She is licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. She is also a 2020-21 UCLA-DMH Early Childhood Intervention Fellow and part-time faculty at California State University, Northridge.
Nakeya has over 12 years' experience in developing and running mental health related community focused programming. She is the Founder and Chair of the Board for The Therapeutic Play Foundation, a nonprofit that seeks to build a healthier, more resilient world for those in under resourced communities.
Nakeya is the bestselling author of “Mental Health Entrepreneur - Gain Freedom and Escape the 9-5 Grind: How To Treat Mental Illness and Monetize Your Expertise”, released In April 2018. Her second book, The “Manifest It! Action Planner: An Accountability Tool for the Powerful” will be available in 2021.
Nakeya is active in the community as a leader in the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Steering, Planning and Community Action Teams. She is also the Chair of the Black Mental Health Task Force which seeks to empower community members of Black and African Heritage through advocacy and policy reform.
Further, Nakeya acts as a program development and staffing consultant to develop progressive health and wellness programs that incorporate creative modalities within educational, corporate and community driven organizations. She also provides in-service seminars, sound baths/sound healing, restorative yoga and is available for book signings, expert panels, speaking engagements, and consultation.
Raven Nicole_ is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and Sociology and a concentration in Law and Cognitive Science. She recently received a degree in MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling! According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 19.1% of adults in the United States have experienced some form of mental illness (NAMI, 2018). This number in a simpler form is representative of one in five adults. Like the 47.6 million people in the United States that have experienced mental illness, living with mental illness has been a part of her reality since the age of 14.
In response to this diagnosis, she has worked tirelessly over the years to ensure that the young women she encountered were supported, loved and encouraged. Raven had a vision and executed a plan to address mental health challenges via dance to young ladies that were not open to traditional therapeutic techniques and interventions. Her work is much needed in communities that are plagued by stigma and limited healthcare resources. Through her non-profit organization, Motiv8 Incorporated, and her for-profit company, Mindfulness Movement, Raven has helped to spread awareness to minority communities about their mental wellness while also positioning many students to go further in their pursuit of professional artistry. By hosting dance and wellness sessions to connect the dots with mental health, she has displayed a desire to help those in need; especially the next generation.
Raven is well on her way to shifting the narrative of mental health in the Black community. By providing a unique movement experience that promotes emotional, social, cognitive and physical integration for the purpose of improving health and fitness while tackling the issue of self-care and mental health, she is helping the 16% of Black America that had a diagnosable mental illness in the past year. She is currently certified in The Science of Well-Being (Yale University), Healing With the Arts (University of Florida), Mental Health Management During Covid-19 (University of Toronto), Mindfulness Coaching (New Skills Academy), Reiki (Udemy), and Registered Yoga Instruction
San Diego Proclamation "Tristaca McCray Day" Dr. Tristaca speaks about her experience of receiving this special day. We celebrate "Tristaca McCray Day" in the County of San Diego!!! 🎉🎉 This is Tristaca's second proclamation. #NERDSRULEINCDAY
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BE IT PROCLAIMED, by chairman and all members of the San Diego board of supervisors on this the 19th day of July that they commend Tristaca McCray for her outstanding service, leadership and commitment to the health and well-being of county youth, teens and young adults, and do hereby declare this day to be “Tristaca McCray Day” throughout San Diego County.
NERDS RULEINC Texas PartnerJillian “JJ” Simmons - Topic" What does self love look like?
Jillian “JJ” Simmons is a veteran radio/tv host, Self-Love Coach, 3 X Author, and Speaker from Cincinnati, Ohio. JJ is the Founder of JJ’s I’m Me Foundation that encourages at risk middle and high school girls to be the best version of themselves and she is also the creator of the movement Respect My Crown that helps women to deepen in spirituality, accountability, sisterhood and service. She is a proud mom to an teen daughter Alani and resides in Houston, TX.
NERDS RULE INC's. Mental Health Campaign Topic: Hurt, Blame, Shame Judi Paterson shares her experience of losing a son to gun violence, healing, and providing resources and trainings while working at Mental Health America. (Gun Violence/ A Mother's Love)
Ms. Patterson has worked tirelessly for the unserved and underserved populations of San Diego County for over three decades. As the only Outreach Coordinator for Second Chance/STRIVE work readiness training program Ms. Patterson was successful for touching the lives of over thirty-seven thousand (37,000) male, female and at risk youth behind the walls of several jails, prisons and detention facilities throughout the State of California.
In February 2015 Ms. Patterson was recruited and joined ranks with Mental Health America of San Diego County where she currently serves as the African American Outreach Coordinator. The Mental Health First Aid program is in alignment with increasing access to mental health services for individuals struggling with mental health issues, and is endorsed by First Lady Michelle Obama.
In 2018 Ms. Patterson received the BLACK 2 POSITION Kuumba Kujichagulia (Self Determination) Award and was the recipient NAACP's Community Service Award in 2015. The joy in her life are her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ms. Patterson's homeland is Venice, CA - she attended UCLA and graduated LEAD San Diego's Master's Program. Her favorite affirmation “God's Grace Is Sufficient.”
Shanae Lewis- Topic: Depression is not my Story Part 1
I've had experience with the mental health aspect for well over 25 years. I never knew what true depression looked or felt like but I always knew that there were people that I knew directly or indirectly that were dealing with some depressive thoughts and even displayed depressive actions. Growing up I always wanted to get out and see what the world had to offer and for awhile I thought my mother was being overprotective and didn't want me to have fun with my friends. So as I entered my Junior year of high school the friends that I kept weren't the best but I felt that I had found a level of freedom. I started hanging out late after school, sometimes until 1030-11 at night on school days doing things that I knew I shouldn't be doing. After I graduated from high school I knew I didn't want to go to college but I had no sense of direction or ambitious, so I began to hang out with the wrong people and do things that were very dangerous and could've been life ending for me.
With my grandmother working in the mental health field and having dealt with her own depression she noticed that I was displaying some depressive behavior and tried to talk to me about it; but like a teenager that thinks they know everything I would always try to convince her that I wasn't depressed I was just "living my life" and having fun. I began to heavily self medicate and drink very heavily and frequently, still not seeing the problem. Fast forward a few years and I had finally gotten into my first relationship and had decided to dive head first into it without any regard for myself. Things had gotten really bad and I had began to isolate myself from all of my family and those that I had considered dear friends. Nothing longer seemed fun and I felt as if I were just someone taking up space in every aspect of my life. Things are slowly but surely getting worse, mentally I was exhausted and didn't know what to do other than spend of lot of my time self medicating or crying in bed.
It is now years later and I have a baby that I was unaware that I was carrying for 9 months and I'm not in the best mental space because things in my life were in shambles and I had no idea how I was going to get through the day. I was 29, just had a baby out of nowhere, living with my mother and step-dad and no solid source of income (I was at my rock bottom, now with a baby). I hadn't been working and now I am learning to be a new mother and also still trying to find myself and my purpose but I had to fight through and make life happen. Now it's 3 years later and I'm a offered a job with Mental Health America for their COVID team after working side jobs delivering food. For the first few weeks it was a real adjustment for me because I always felt that every job I had never utilized my talents and experience so I just looked at it as something temporary. I just want all of my young and even older black women to know that we are not alone, we do not have to always be strong and it's ok to need help sometimes. The world already puts enough pressure on us that we have to find our sanity within ourselves so that we can be better for the ones that look up to us as inspiration and strength.
Shanae Lewis- Topic: Depression is not my Story Part Two
I've had experience with the mental health aspect for well over 25 years. I never knew what true depression looked or felt like but I always knew that there were people that I knew directly or indirectly that were dealing with some depressive thoughts and even displayed depressive actions.
Growing up I always wanted to get out and see what the world had to offer and for awhile I thought my mother was being overprotective and didn't want me to have fun with my friends. So as I entered my Junior year of high school the friends that I kept weren't the best but I felt that I had found a level of freedom. I started hanging out late after school, sometimes until 1030-11 at night on school days doing things that I knew I shouldn't be doing. After I graduated from high school I knew I didn't want to go to college but I had no sense of direction or ambitious, so I began to hang out with the wrong people and do things that were very dangerous and could've been life ending for me.
With my grandmother working in the mental health field and having dealt with her own depression she noticed that I was displaying some depressive behavior and tried to talk to me about it; but like a teenager that thinks they know everything I would always try to convince her that I wasn't depressed I was just "living my life" and having fun. I began to heavily self medicate and drink very heavily and frequently, still not seeing the problem. Fast forward a few years and I had finally gotten into my first relationship and had decided to dive head first into it without any regard for myself. Things had gotten really bad and I had began to isolate myself from all of my family and those that I had considered dear friends. Nothing longer seemed fun and I felt as if I were just someone taking up space in every aspect of my life. Things are slowly but surely getting worse, mentally I was exhausted and didn't know what to do other than spend of lot of my time self medicating or crying in bed.
It is now years later and I have a baby that I was unaware that I was carrying for 9 months and I'm not in the best mental space because things in my life were in shambles and I had no idea how I was going to get through the day. I was 29, just had a baby out of nowhere, living with my mother and step-dad and no solid source of income (I was at my rock bottom, now with a baby). I hadn't been working and now I am learning to be a new mother and also still trying to find myself and my purpose but I had to fight through and make life happen. Now it's 3 years later and I'm a offered a job with Mental Health America for their COVID team after working side jobs delivering food. For the first few weeks it was a real adjustment for me because I always felt that every job I had never utilized my talents and experience so I just looked at it as something temporary. I just want all of my young and even older black women to know that we are not alone, we do not have to always be strong and it's ok to need help sometimes. The world already puts enough pressure on us that we have to find our sanity within ourselves so that we can be better for the ones that look up to us as inspiration and strength.
NERDS RULE INC's. Mental Health Campaign Topic: Healing In the Household Dr. Wood Shares her experience and healing on providing a safe space for her daughter. (Bullying/Self-Harm)
Dr. Hyacinth N. Wood has always been an educator. At the end of the academic year, she will celebrate 26 years in the profession and has served in a leadership position for 8 years. She has taught science in every grade from Kindergarten to Undergraduates. Her teaching experience in the state of Pennsylvania falls into three categories: Independent schools, where she spent 11 years, a Charter school, where she is completing her 12th year and College, where she is completing her 11th year teaching Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Human Biology and Math (previously). Her desire to teach in the public arena stemmed from her wanting to equalize the playing field for students of color in the sciences in addition to providing more opportunities for Black and Brown girls in STEM. She believes that education is the key to all success.
She earned her first two degrees at Howard University in Washington DC, a Bachelor in Science in the field of Zoology, and a Master’s Degree in Biology with a focus on Molecular and Microbiology. Her third and fourth degrees were earned at Arcadia University in Glenside, PA.
They included her Master’s in Education with a concentration in Secondary Biology and her Doctorate of Education Leadership in conjunction with a supervisory (Principal) certificate. Dr. Wood’s focus for her dissertation was to gain a better understanding of the need of Black teachers in the urban setting and to create the only mentoring and induction program for Black teachers in the United States. When she is not teaching, Dr. Wood enjoys spending time with her husband of 26 years, her three children, cooking, reading and hiking. She is an avid runner and has completed eight Broad Street runs (10 miles), five half marathons (13.1 miles) and a full marathon (26.2 miles). In the last year, she has served twice as a panelist on a Facebook Live streamed show hosted internationally by Neuro Advanced Academics.
NERDS RULE INC's "Breaking The Cycle" Mental Health Campaign with special guest CEO/Founder April Laster.
Topic: Mental Health in Community Leadership
April Laster: For so many years I always imagined a world filled with people that helped each other, whether through encouragement, resources, or just a listening ear. I realized it was these things that would have made a big difference for me while growing up in the inner city. Growing up was tough. I was trying to navigate through life with few tools, many questions without answers, and unaddressed trauma. Living in chaos became normal. I felt isolated in a world full of opportunities that seemed out of my reach. As I got older and started to experience life on my own I started to become an advocate for human rights, mental health, and social justice. As I continued to contemplate what advocacy and support look like for these situations, I asked myself “What would April have needed?” The answer to that question is what you will experience at Open Heart Leaders, and it is not your typical programs and services. These programs are designed with people like you in mind. The services center around what communities want, rather than what they are told they need.
NERDS RULE INC. Academy 2020-2021 Graduate Michael Anguria speaks about his experience as a NRI Fellow and the project he created in Uganda. Strengthening Community Capacity in COVID-19 Prevention. Project goal-The overall intervention aims to strengthen the capacity of the communities to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its impacts. Community action project will be implemented in the two districts of Serere and Soroti in the selected sub-counties of Kadungulu, Atiira, Gweri, Soroti, Labori, Pingire and Kidetok Town Council.
NERDS RULE INC. Academy 2020-2021 Graduate speaks about his experience as a NRI Fellow and his project he created for his community. John Paul Sseguya created ‘A GIRL CHILD MATTER’. The project aims at empowering girl children especially those who are still in primary school with skills especially on how they can make their own reusable sanitary pad because on average over 30% of girls leave school because of sanitary pads (4th august 2013 new vision). The government in Uganda has no budget for sanitary pads which can be given to these girls.
Over 50,000 schoolgirls lack sanitary pads, and they end up using banana leaves during the menstruation period (daily monitor 4th July 2019). 86% of girls miss school, due to menstruation (www.fields oflife.org).In 2012 Uganda population census showed that out of 18million women in the country, 24.5% were adolescents aged between 10-19 years most of them living in rural areas and unable to afford sanitary pads. According to the government statistics only 57% of girls complete primary education in Uganda and the major cause is menstruation.one sanitary pad costs 5000 Ugx which is equivalent to $1.36 so most families can't afford this money every month since most families leave below average dollar a day which $1 dollar equivalent to 3700ugx a day . So, you find out that most girls can't afford to get sanitary pads.
Rittika Sanyal returns back for Season 3 of "Fix Ya Crown" interviewing NERDS RULE INC' Academy class of 2020-2021/ Today's episode listen as our graduate from Nigeria talks about his community action project he created during his fellowship with classmate Thomas from South Africa. A phone app for Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse.
Matthew Feiler hosting his final episode with Dr. Tristaca McCray. Matthew has done an amazing job as a NERDS RULE INC. "Fix Ya Crown" Podcaster and our TRIBE at NERDS RULE INC. will miss his smile, compassion, voice and his heart for the community. Watch out world...Matthew is on his way.
