July's focus is on the call to leadership and the way in which we choose to lead. In this episode, host, ChèRee Wiley, shares insight into her motivations and the choices that must be made on a daily basis. Be sure to also check out her most recent blog where she further discusses the choices that drive her leadership. Good leadership doesn't just happen, it is a conscious effort. BLOG Post (https://www.dpdei.com/post/leadership-a-calling-and-a-choice) Podcast: Dpdei.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Podcast Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok

June is Mental Health Awareness Month and this week's episode features Denisha Smith, LPC. Denisha is the founder of Healing Well Therapy, a group therapy practice in Richmond Virginia, where their motto is "Healing for your mind, body and spirit". She specializes in working with African American women who are survivors of childhood trauma. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, she finds great purpose in supporting her clients to process their traumas and mobilize in areas where they have felt stuck. Denisha is also a well sought out presenter and consultant in her community where she educates on nervous system regulation as well as other topics relevant to mental health and mind body connection.

June is Mental Health Awareness Month and this week's episode focuses on the importance of self-care as a means of promoting positive mental health. As leaders we often support the needs of everyone else but are we taking care of ourselves? You are not alone and now is the time for you to take some time for yourself. You won't regret it.