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Episode 11 - Ten Steps to Write the Vision

In this episode, we are diving deep into a topic that has been a game-changer for me and so many others: personal vision planning! I break down my 10-step process to womanifesting the life you deserve. Because you and I are worth it QueenSiS! Taking the time to visualize and plan will pay off in ways you can’t even imagine. So grab your tea, your DDQ journal and your DDQ day planner - be prepared to hit pause, write some notes, rewind, and get it again. You might even want to listen to this podcast with your BFFs and tribe – make it a girl’s night in!
Here are the links I mentioned in this episode:
One of my book club favorites, The Revisioners by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
List of my favorite podcasts:
Black Woman Leading
She’s Got Drive
Therapy for Black Girls (especially episode 393 - Estate Planning)
The Back to Me Podcast - especially episode 169 - Cultivating Resilience in STEM)
Stay Spiritually Fly & Shades of Soul Meditation Series by Faith Hunter
Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast
Enjoy and Love Your Life’s Journey (Continue to rest in peace and power Aunt Josephine – thank you for leaving us this treasure via your YouTube Channel!)

Episode 10 - What is Womanism?

Hey QueenSiS! I’m putting my professor tam on for a few moments, but don’t worry, there is no final exam at the end! Today’s episode is about Womanism  - I use it in the title of the DDQ Journal, and tag our episodes with #WomanistWinsDay so I thought it only fair to dedicate an episode of the podcast sharing some more information about the concept. Here I define womanism and discuss just a few luminaries in the field; I talk about why this discussion matters today, by examining womanism's relevance from perspectives of the academy, environmental sustainability, and theology. And, I play a few excerpts from womanist thought leaders for added context.
Here are links to the many (many!) items I reference in the episode:
Video Links
Democratic Womanism – poem by Alice Walker read on Free Speech TV. https://youtu.be/iuHfX-dX4-I (September 28, 2012).
Excerpt from Alice Walker’s October 3, 2003 address at "Jumpin' at the Sun: Reassessing the Life and Work of Zora Neale Hurston at Barnard. https://youtu.be/iUyOQ3DpqzM?si=-c8xYOoS0TfHPqdg.
Dr. Wil Gafney: Biblical Language for a God Who Transcends Gender. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLfpaRhsSUI (TheoED Talk, 2.20.2020).
Books & Articles Mentioned in the Episode
In the service of social equity: Leveraging the experiences of African American women professors (article by Najmah Thomas, 24 Jan 2019) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15236803.2018.1565041.
Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land. By Leah Penniman. https://www.soulfirefarm.org/media/farming-while-black/
Ecowomanism: African American Women and Earth-Honoring Faiths. By Melanie L. Harris. https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/melanie-l-harris/2053506/
Three Womanist Theologians I'm Following:
Raquel S. Lettsome, PhD - https://youtu.be/XXAhxuie47g?si=8itI8yWhOKN5_qUN
Dr. Renita Weems - https://youtu.be/lOo040NYrOw?si=TDiOclrXHUiFbdIB
Judy Fentress Williams - https://www.youtube.com/live/O1QWdf5WlyE?si=2aWdYyO6vG63WxwH
KweliTV Movie Reference (“Jesus loves the sex worker too”). Africa United. https://www.kweli.tv/watch/kweli/africa-united.
3.15.25 DDQ Vision Board Day Party (go to the https://www.mydayclean.com/store-2/p/ddq-vision-board-day-party to purchase your tickets – very limited quantities available!)
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Episode 9 - Making it to Sunday with La Fonda McWilliams-Wyatt

A child of many names, the daughter of many “mothers,” and a woman rising from the destruction she was left to navigate, Mrs. La Fonda Elizabeth McWilliams-Wyatt has turned survival into strength. By day, she serves as an educational conference coordinator for Virginia’s Community Colleges, a role she has passionately held for over 20 years. She lends her time as a walk coach for The Downtown Monument Ave 10K, affectionately known as “Coach La, the Pear Diva, Queen of the Turtles,” and is an active member of Black Girls Do Bike RVA.
Committed to keeping children out of the foster care system—of which she is an alum—she and her husband have opened their home to multiple minor children until their parents could successfully regain stability. In April, she will begin coursework to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate® in Henrico County, furthering her commitment to advocacy. She is also in the process of writing four books—i am Truth, D@mn Beverly, How to Survive Reunification, and The Book of La—with plans to open her own daycare center.
You can get in touch with La Fonda here:
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.instagram.com/authenticlabydesign/
Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/authenticlabydesign/
You can use these links to learn more about and support the Great Expectations program at VCCS:
Program website: https://www.greatexpectations.org/
Program Director Rachel Mayes Strawn - rstrawn@vccs.edu
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Episode 8 - EmpowHERd to be with Gaynelle Dantzler

Gaynelle has been in the healthcare field for over 27 years. Including leadership roles at the Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Service. In 2024 Gaynelle founded Empower Her2Be (EH2B), a nonprofit organization in Northern Beaufort County. EH2B was formed to prepare young women, ages 12-18, to meet the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood through a coordinated, progressive series of high-quality activities and learning experiences that help them to achieve social, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Get connected with Gaynelle and her work at the links below!
Empower Her2Be (EH2B) https://www.empowerher2b.org/our-program
Gaynelle's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaynelle-dantzler-mph-b9585813b/
Gaynelle's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gaynelle.dantzler
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Episode 7 - Taking This Hard Life Easy with Kersha Burton

Kersha Burton is a passionate individual who has had a diverse journey, including serving in the Navy for 22 years. Joining the Navy at eighteen years old instilled in her a sense of discipline and commitment, shaping my character and values. Outside of her military career, Kersha finds joy in both nature and creativity. Her love for gardening allows her to connect deeply with the earth, feeling the soil in hand and experiencing the tranquility it brings. Kersha expresses her creativity through crochet, crafting handmade items that reflect my appreciation for natural beauty. She also enjoys creating skincare products, combining my love for nature with the art of self-care.
Connect with Kersha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kershastouch/
Click here for Kersha’s Touch handcrafted skincare products: https://www.kershastouch.com/shop
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Episode 6 - Healing and Revealing with Abenaa Moore

Abenaa is the founder of Naturally Geechee Holistic Skin and Hair Care, a brand deeply rooted in the Gullah/Geechee tradition. A farmers daughter born and raised in Johns Island, she was Inspired by her personal journey with a rare lymphatic condition, and has dedicated the past 9 years to creating an all-natural, vegan, and healing skin and hair care line.
Click here for Naturally Geechee's online shop: https://www.naturallygeechee.com/
Click here for Abenaa's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tremaine-moore-685196a7
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Episode 5 - Trusting the Process with Cecelia Miller

Cecelia Miller "Farmer CeeCee" is the force behind The CoffeeLady31. After 25 plus years in lab and quality management, an initial start in business in 2001, and five years in education, Farmer CeeCee felt the pull to launch out into business again. Momma, Mema, pastor’s wife, chemistry degree, quality auditor, licensed minister, herbalist, aromatherapist, master gardener, and zumba instructor are a few titles she bears. A truckload of challenges and opportunities and a few glass ceilings broken have allowed her to evolve, and continue to evolve, into who she is now. Her greatest achievements are her “boys” Joshua(Raven), Jaylin(Ria) and Farmer Asher. The shop name is derived from her love for coffee and the fact that her mom often refers to her as the Proverbs 31 lady (“Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates 31:31).
Here is a link to Cecelia's agribusiness - The CoffeeLady31: https://www.thecoffeelady31.com/
Here is a link to Cecelia's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecoffeelady31/
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Episode 4 - Renaissance Woman: Making the Most of Each Day with Jill Coleman

Featuring Jill Coleman, a philanthropy professional with more than thirty years of progressive experience in diverse communities, both urban and rural, across 20 countries.  Jill's areas of expertise include cultural competency; strategic planning across cultures; resource, grant and partnership development; advocacy; executive management to include change management and strategic communications. She has extensive managerial leadership experience in the day-to-day operations of community-based organizations. Jill is also a business owner and author of a children's book Tariq & Jason: I Love My BIG Brother. **Please note, the historical romance author referenced in the podcast is Beverly Jenkins, not Johnson** Get in touch with Jill via email at Jill.C.Coleman@gmail.com
 
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Episode 3 - Coming Full Circle with Donellia Chives

Featuring Donellia L. Chives. This dynamic QueenSiS is a creative consultant, cultural preservationist, and connection specialist who brings culturally enriched leadership to the fields of emotional intelligence and child development. Discover more about her impactful work and upcoming projects below.
Official Website: https://iamdonelliachives.com/thecreate-her
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donelliachives/
The Penn Center: https://www.penncenter.com. This historic and cultural institution is a National Historic Landmark District and comprises two of the four sites in Reconstruction Era National Park.
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Episode 2 - The SPICE Life: A Deeper Take on Self-Care with Bonita D. Clemons

Featuring Bonita D. Clemons. Bonita created a grassroots 501(C)3 wellness organization, Dianne's Call, whose mission is to connect families to fresh fruits and vegetables. Bonita's vision to master the principles of sustainability led her to initiate the all-female farm team, 'FarmaSIS. Bonita created the holistic philosophy S.P.I.C.E Nutrition -Spiritual Physical Intellectual Cultural and Emotional Nutrition. She received a Bachelor's degree in Business and Economics from Benedict College, a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of South Carolina and her certification as a Health Counselor from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. AND she is the 2023 SCBFC Black Woman Farmer of the Year! See below for links to her pages, and enjoy this episode QueenSiS!
http://Diannescall.org
https://www.bonitaclemons.com
https://www.thefarmasis.com (be sure to sign up for the e-newsletter and download the FarmaSiS Plant-based Recipe Book!)  
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