Women's Wellness Podcast
By Lucy Coutinho and Nihal Horne
A podcast by and about BIPOC women who are going through the healing process. We hold this space for women to share their unique stories. Created with the love for storytelling and passion for mental health and wellness in mind, the aim is to help amplify voices of women everywhere. These conversations will feel like having a warm cup of coffee or tea with a friend. Grab yours and enjoy the episodes.
Thank you for being here!
Thank you for being here!
Women's Wellness Podcast Apr 05, 2020
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#15 Homecoming trip to Cabo Verde (Trusting and Letting go) with Lucy Coutinho
Hello beautiful community!
I took a much-needed retreat to my beloved homeland, Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 There, I was able to reconnect with my roots, face some of my biggest fears, heal some of my childhood wounds, and unpack what was no longer serving me. I do hope you enjoy the episode, please do share your biggest takeaway. It’s always a pleasure to connect with all of you.
Find and join our lovely community on our Instagram page: @womenswellnesspodcast
I took a much-needed retreat to my beloved homeland, Cabo Verde 🇨🇻 There, I was able to reconnect with my roots, face some of my biggest fears, heal some of my childhood wounds, and unpack what was no longer serving me. I do hope you enjoy the episode, please do share your biggest takeaway. It’s always a pleasure to connect with all of you.
Find and join our lovely community on our Instagram page: @womenswellnesspodcast
Apr 13, 202427:42
#14 Healing Portraits for Mental Health and Well-being with Razi Wilson
In today’s episode, our guest, Razi Wilson, a Photographer, Art Therapist, and Vaginal Steam Practioner, talks about all the healing work she is offering women. We learn about Vaginal steaming, its many benefits, and how she’s making beautiful steam saunas so you can enjoy steaming in your own home. She introduces us to Healing Portraits, where she combines her knowledge of therapeutic tools with Portraiture to bring women to a deeper place of healing and relationship with themselves. Mention this podcast and get a discount on Healing Portraits with Razi and free shipping on her V-Steam Sauna Boxes when you use code WELLNESS2023 at checkout!
Free shipping on V-Steam Sauna boxes: enter code WELLNESS2023 at mauivsteam.myshopify.com
Check out her latest work with Healing Portraits on her IG at www.instagram.com/raziwilsonphotography/
Her website to book sessions and see more work www.raziphoto.com
Free shipping on V-Steam Sauna boxes: enter code WELLNESS2023 at mauivsteam.myshopify.com
Check out her latest work with Healing Portraits on her IG at www.instagram.com/raziwilsonphotography/
Her website to book sessions and see more work www.raziphoto.com
Apr 08, 202421:23
#13 Women Thrive in Community with Leyanne Oliveira
"Leyanne Oliveira is a passionate trauma-informed spiritual life coach, medicine woman, yogi, doula, mother & a fierce protector of the feminine consciousness. Based currently in New Haven, CT, Leyanne works intensely with women as a healing partner creating safe spaces for them to reclaim their authenticity, power and liberated untamed feminine essence. Through one- on-one coaching, group programs, community workshops, and sisterhood red tent gatherings, Leyanne has committed her life to the liberation of all womban, including herself.
Leyanne is equal parts loving, kind and intuitive; mixed with a whole lot of heart. Central to her work is providing access to transformative wholistic healing care to all women, especially women who look like her.
She is devoted to investigating the themes of Authenticity, Power, Heart, and Godly Liberation. Certified in modalities such as Life Coaching, Somatics, Yoga YTT300, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Hypnosis, and others, Leyanne founded Life with LO in 2017 as a platform to create more for herself and her community. Aiming to (re)connect women with all layers of themselves, Mind, Body, Spirit & Heart, her work takes a true (Whole)stic approach to healing.
Before taking on her dharma in this lifetime, Leyanne first obtained her bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island & landed her first employment with Ernst and Young; one of the four top leading auditing firms in the world. However, after four years working in corporate America, Leyanne felt a deep internal longing which sparked her own journey of self-exploration and reclamation. Through her exploration, she discovered her true passion and fascination for human development and healing.
Throughout her life, although much has shifted, one thing that remained unchanged is her fascination, admiration, and soul knowing of the power each woman holds within her. Leyanne craves to see each woman loved, cared for, and striving in all areas of her life."
Apr 08, 202436:48
#12 Pelvic Floor Health Tips with Samantha DeAndrade
Dr Samantha DeAndrade is an Ob/Gyn who is currently completing subspecialty training in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Harbor UCLA. In addition to a medical doctorate, she holds a Master's degree in public health. She has been involved in various kinds of research, but most recently has been focusing on health disparities and workforce gender equity in Urogynecology. She is also interested in the burden of pelvic floor disorders in developing countries and has spent time in Ghana and Cabo Verde to learn more about this unique challenge. She enjoys hosting, cooking for others, wine tasting, reading and taking baths. She is a proud Cape Verdean American, wife, daughter, sister, niece, cousin to many and a new mom to an adorable one-year-old.
Apr 01, 202440:28
#11 How to embrace midlife and age gracefully with Mia Maugé
Model, author and public speaker, Mia Maugé disrupted the scene when she began creating content on Instagram in 2020. Passion led with a thirst for life, Mia is viewed as a role model across her multi generational audience of women, encouraging them to embrace, understand and appreciate the midlife years with energy and enthusiasm.
Mia's motivation is to be in spaces previously reserved for those that look nothing like her, be that her hair texture and colour, age, skin tone or body type. Mia works extensively across beauty, fashion, lifestyle and travel, always seeking new and exciting opportunities to challenge the norm
Mia's motivation is to be in spaces previously reserved for those that look nothing like her, be that her hair texture and colour, age, skin tone or body type. Mia works extensively across beauty, fashion, lifestyle and travel, always seeking new and exciting opportunities to challenge the norm
Mar 07, 202434:55
#10 Why Women Only? Fitness Studio and its many benefits with Carabella Riazzo
Since a little girl Carabella has been ambitious and entrepreneurial. Getting certified in personal training, and sports nutrition she moved to Los Angeles with 4+ years of experience in coaching & weight training. Starting from in-person coaching to online coaching for brides, she continues to grow her presence in the fitness industry. With over 1 million views on Youtube, she continues to do what she loves best & help people get fit and feel confident. Having a fitness studio has been one of Carabella’s life goals & that's how BellaTec was born! "BellaTec is a safe space for women to get fit, feel confident in themselves, make friends with other women, & have fun! bellaTec is a fitness studio for women. Our number one goal is a safe environment for women to feel comfortable building confidence with movement. Through this you will develop a deeper connection with yourself, your body, and other women.
Mar 02, 202425:38
#9 Let’s talk Thyroid, Everything Women need to know with Dr. Heather Stone
Dr. Heather was diagnosed with low thyroid and Hashimotos. No one could help her, so she became a doctor and figured it out on her own. She used this challenge to build her thyroid transformation blueprint that is now the foundation of her very successful clinical practice.
With over two decades of clinical experience and a reputation as one of the world's leading practitioners, Dr. Stone has dedicated her life's work to transforming the lives of thousands of women. She has a remarkable talent for unraveling the mysteries surrounding hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, offering effective solutions that enable women to reclaim their happiness, health, and physical appearance.
Beyond her thriving private practice, Dr. Stone is a multifaceted healer who leverages her ranch in Texas to curate retreats, masterclasses, and webinars that foster true healing from the inside out.
With over two decades of clinical experience and a reputation as one of the world's leading practitioners, Dr. Stone has dedicated her life's work to transforming the lives of thousands of women. She has a remarkable talent for unraveling the mysteries surrounding hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, offering effective solutions that enable women to reclaim their happiness, health, and physical appearance.
Beyond her thriving private practice, Dr. Stone is a multifaceted healer who leverages her ranch in Texas to curate retreats, masterclasses, and webinars that foster true healing from the inside out.
Aug 02, 202328:26
#8 Who are you, uninterrupted? With Dr. Dr. Shanté Holley
As a professor and podcaster, Dr. Shanté equips people with the tools, confidence, and faith to transform their lives for the better. Her podcasts, Whole & Complete and Believing Bigger are globally ranked in the top 1 & 1.5% of podcasts. In 2017, she was listed by Podcast Movement as one of the top 10 Black podcasters in the country. In 2022, she was a finalist for the prestigious Fulbright Global Scholarship award.
Through her content and practical wisdom, Dr. Shanté has helped thousands of listeners silence self-doubt and achieve powerful breakthroughs. Leveraging 20 years of experience as a college professor, she is also a highly sought after, speaker and teacher that routinely delivers high-value content to audiences all over the country, most recently as the Keynote Speaker for Vanguard Financial's HBCU Partner Symposium.
Dr. Shanté has emerged as an important voice in the wellness arena as a Health Ambassador for the CDC Foundation, a partner with American Red Cross, SAMHSA, a Salsa Instructor, and Creator of Blk Girl Salsa, offering pop-up Salsa workshops for Black women who want to learn the fundamentals of Salsa Dancing.
You can learn more about her @DrShanteSays on social media
May 23, 202326:59
#7 How to maintain your happily ever after: The secret to a healthy marriage with Veronica Cisneros
Veronica Cisneros is a licensed marriage and family therapist, marriage coach, course creator, retreat host, mother of 3, and married for 23 years. She joined us to talk about intergenerational trauma, what it means, how it affects our relationships, and the modalities that we can use to heal it, together.
Feb 14, 202338:55
#6 Ten Lessons Learned at 40!
In this episode, Nihal Horne shares with us, the ten lessons that she has learned at age 40.
Dec 24, 202230:32
#5 Five Tips To Managing Holiday Stress with Dr. Kathryn Tapper
Dr. Kathryn Tapper is the founder of Just Glow Coaching and Consulting, a board-certified family medicine physician turned Health and Wellness Coach. She is passionate about empowering women to grow through health and life’s challenges. Listen for the learn about the five tips to manage stress during the holiday season.
Nov 24, 202237:40
#4 Letters To My Brown Mother with Author Muzna Abbas
Muzna Abbas examines historical events
migration patterns, and cultural communities to understand why South Asian migrants fail to adequately address mental health. She
shows how culture, gender, and religion
intersect to impact immigrants and their
posterity. Abbas not only offers facts and figures, but personifies the mental health crisis through letters by South Asians from different walks of life, including a queer adult to his younger self and a young woman in a toxic marriage. The book culminates in a call to action by offering readers advice on seeking culturally-sensitive therapy, self-care practices, and imperative conversations.
Letters to My Brown Mother includes heart-wrenching anecdotes and soulful
descriptions that promise to educate and change the South Asian community
for the better.
migration patterns, and cultural communities to understand why South Asian migrants fail to adequately address mental health. She
shows how culture, gender, and religion
intersect to impact immigrants and their
posterity. Abbas not only offers facts and figures, but personifies the mental health crisis through letters by South Asians from different walks of life, including a queer adult to his younger self and a young woman in a toxic marriage. The book culminates in a call to action by offering readers advice on seeking culturally-sensitive therapy, self-care practices, and imperative conversations.
Letters to My Brown Mother includes heart-wrenching anecdotes and soulful
descriptions that promise to educate and change the South Asian community
for the better.
Oct 02, 202223:38
#3 Why Prioritizing Rest is Important with G. Michelle Goodloe
G. Michelle Goodloe is a licensed clinical social worker, wellness author, and self-care strategist. If you have ever experienced burnout or just want to learn more self-care strategies and tools, this episode is for you!
Jul 31, 202222:17
#2 Why do I need therapy? with Mike Guess
Born in Philadelphia into a Christian household, Guess relocated to the Baltimore area in 2001 from Philadelphia. Soon after, tragedy and trauma struck his family when his father was murdered in an act of gang violence in 2004.
Now, in his efforts to spread hope, Guess is engaged in various philanthropic activities. From 2013-2020, he has worked alongside The Baltimore City Police Department and Somebody Cares Baltimore, to meet the spiritual, physical, and mental needs of Baltimore City residents who attend the annual Day Of Hope. In 2015, after the civil unrest in Baltimore, Guess partnered with the Mayor’s Office Summer Block Party Tour to help spread a message of hope once again.
In 2021 Guess began an entrepreneurial journey, launching his apparel brand “Be Good Brand”. The brand focuses on the importance of mental health. Guess says “we gotta get right mentally, everything else flows from there!”
Now, in his efforts to spread hope, Guess is engaged in various philanthropic activities. From 2013-2020, he has worked alongside The Baltimore City Police Department and Somebody Cares Baltimore, to meet the spiritual, physical, and mental needs of Baltimore City residents who attend the annual Day Of Hope. In 2015, after the civil unrest in Baltimore, Guess partnered with the Mayor’s Office Summer Block Party Tour to help spread a message of hope once again.
In 2021 Guess began an entrepreneurial journey, launching his apparel brand “Be Good Brand”. The brand focuses on the importance of mental health. Guess says “we gotta get right mentally, everything else flows from there!”
Jun 23, 202241:26
#1 Sex Care is Self-care with Dr. Alyssa Dweck
Welcome to Season 3, we are bringing you more wellness tips and conversations with experts in the mental health and wellness professions. Dr. Alyssa Dweck is a practicing gynecologist and the Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide. She is an Ob/Gyn for over 25 years with special interest in menopausal health and training in female sexual health. Dr. Dweck is the co- author of three books and has appeared on The Today Show and Good Day LA. She contributes regularly to multiple in print and online media outlets. She has been voted “Top Doctor” in New York Magazine and Westchester Magazine.
When she’s not helping women improve their health, Dr. Dweck enjoys time with her husband, two sons and “girly” English Bulldog. She is an avid runner and sports car enthusiast.
When she’s not helping women improve their health, Dr. Dweck enjoys time with her husband, two sons and “girly” English Bulldog. She is an avid runner and sports car enthusiast.
Jun 09, 202229:42
#21 Coping with Grief: The Process Of Healing with Jessica Arnold
In the final episode of Season 2, we catch up with Jessica Arnold to discuss her journey in coping with the loss of her son Edward Manuel Arnold and how the EMA (named in his memory) project has saved her in more ways than she can explain. Based in Boston, MA the EMA Project, Inc., is an organization that leads the fight for the health and support of all babies and families impacted by grief, neonatal loss, and/or pregnancy loss. The mission is to support, advocate, and bring awareness to maternal health with a focus on closing the higher mortality gap in BIPOC birthing persons.
May 27, 202230:05
#20 Words from Mama (A Mother’s Day Special) with Helena Coutinho
In this episode we sit down with my mom Helena Coutinho as she shares her journey to motherhood, lessons that she has learned, and advice that she would give to other mothers. This one is a dedication for all of the mothers, we love and appreciate you always. We welcome you to share this episode with that special woman in your life and remind her of how much she is appreciated. Happy Mother’s Day!
Apr 24, 202219:41
#19 How to monetize your purpose with Marie Groover
Marie’s life’s work is to inspire people to touch the wisdom of their soul and to share it with the world. She is the founder of The Corporate Psychic with a mission to align the work that people do with their soul purpose. In this episode she explains ways to monetize your gifts. Tune in to find out how!
Mar 08, 202225:22
#18 How to get your seat at the table with Stacey Mayer
Stacy Mayer is a promotion strategist who helps powerhouse women leaders get promoted into senior executive leadership roles on their terms, including executive roles at Fortune 500 companies such as Facebook, Intel, Home Depot, Comcast, and Nike. Her vision is to bring more diversity to the leadership table by empowering women to take ownership of their careers so they will have a real voice at the table.
Jan 27, 202227:21
#17 How to follow your instincts and advocate for yourself With Viki Zarkin
Viki Zarkin is the only person alive with this aggressive form of Stage 4 metastatic cancer for over 11 years. She was diagnosed in her 40’s when her doctor first told her to go home and get her affairs in order. At the time, she had two small children at home and was running her husband's dental practice. Viki spent the next several years fighting for her life, advocating for herself and navigating through the healthcare world, and following her gut. Now, Viki is a beacon of hope as a national motivational speaker, coach, and author of I Am the One.
She inspires women to change the way we have been programmed to think and emphasizes the importance of starting with young women on how to believe in themselves, challenge the status quo, find their voices, and listen to their hearts. Viki’s can-do attitude inspires people to think differently in their everyday lives; by applying her unique thought process, deals can be made in a boardroom just as easily as they can help people through their cancer battle.
She inspires women to change the way we have been programmed to think and emphasizes the importance of starting with young women on how to believe in themselves, challenge the status quo, find their voices, and listen to their hearts. Viki’s can-do attitude inspires people to think differently in their everyday lives; by applying her unique thought process, deals can be made in a boardroom just as easily as they can help people through their cancer battle.
Dec 26, 202143:49
#16 How to set your intention and trust the universe with Lucy Coutinho and Nihal Horne
5 ways to set your intention for 2022. 1. Don’t just try something, actually do it. 2. Know what it is that you came to do here on the planet. 3. Believe in yourself. 4. Feel like the job has already been done. 5. Speak what you want into existence.
Dec 05, 202127:41
#15 Unlocking the blocks that hold you back from reaching your higher self With Radiance Thompson
Radiance Thompson is a certified Reiki Master and Spiritual Coach helping women and non-binary womxn lead with their light by uncovering hidden emotional blocks, overcoming generational cycles and ascending to higher states of consciousness so they can access their spiritual gifts and unapologetically lead an authentic life of purpose.
She’s provided energy work and spiritual coaching to clients spanning 5 continents and has a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. Many of her clients have discovered spiritual gifts they never knew they had, giving them the confidence to live a life that fulfills the deepest desires of their highest selves.
Her signature E.A.T. method combines her knowledge of science, spiritualty and energy work for her clients is simple: through honest self-evaluation and acceptance, the hidden gems in each painful life circumstance can be used to transcend into the higher vibrational spiritual beings.
Radiance has been featured in Voyage La, Katie Johnita’s Womanifestor Podcast and All In with Savannah Murphy Podcast.
Oct 21, 202130:02
#14 Is plastic disrupting our well-being? With Jenna Hua
An environmental health scientist and dietitian by training, Jenna is passionate about the environment, public health and everything food. Frustrated by the lack of data for how harmful chemicals (like BPA, phthalates and parabens) from plastics and everyday products affect our health and clinical outcomes, and the absence of personalized approach to mitigate harmful chemical exposures, Jenna set out on a mission to change these.
She founded Million Marker, a health-tech startup dedicated to empower everyone with the data and tools to determine how the products they use, the food they eat, the water they drink negatively or positively influence their health. Million Marker helps people understand what chemicals are inside of them—and then provides simple solutions for quickly reducing harmful chemicals through mail-in test kits, lifestyle audits, product recommendations, and counseling. Dr. Hua is a US Fulbright Fellow and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Stanford University’s School of Medicine.
She founded Million Marker, a health-tech startup dedicated to empower everyone with the data and tools to determine how the products they use, the food they eat, the water they drink negatively or positively influence their health. Million Marker helps people understand what chemicals are inside of them—and then provides simple solutions for quickly reducing harmful chemicals through mail-in test kits, lifestyle audits, product recommendations, and counseling. Dr. Hua is a US Fulbright Fellow and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Stanford University’s School of Medicine.
Oct 02, 202123:29
#13 How to Cultivate Healthy Movements with Greta Wyeth
Greta Wyath is a Nationally Certified and STOTT PILATES® Teacher. She is also an advocate for Women's Health. She encourages her clients to find power in their strength through exercise, and in the knowledge of their own bodies. As a mother who has experienced both pelvic floor dysfunction and a major back injury, she empathizes with my clients who are in pain and struggling. This is why, as a post-rehab Pilates teacher, she specializes in helping those with chronic pain and improving pelvic floor health.
To learn morn about her work, you can find her:
www.stillpointmovement.com
@still.movement
To learn morn about her work, you can find her:
www.stillpointmovement.com
@still.movement
Sep 13, 202115:58
#12 Clues for Finding Your Purpose in Life with Lucy Coutinho and Nihal Horne
In the episode the host, Lucy Coutinho shares her journey of listening to her inner compass which led her to discovering her passion and soul purpose in life.
Aug 07, 202122:38
#11 How to Cultivate Joy and Play
We share ways that we have been cultivating our joy and play. Listen to learn more and please share ways that you are finding joy. Tag us on Instagram @luce.inspiration
Jul 10, 202114:11
#10 Five Things to do Instead of Comparing Yourself to Others with Lucy Coutinho and Nihal Horne
5 things to do instead of comparing yourself to others:
1. Love your past, take the lessons and begin again from experience.
2. Accept where you are, life has a way of redirecting us.
3. Do a social media detox whenever necessary.
4. Write a daily gratitude list.
5. Remind yourself that this is just a snapshot of where you are, you are the director of your story. Where will you go from here?
1. Love your past, take the lessons and begin again from experience.
2. Accept where you are, life has a way of redirecting us.
3. Do a social media detox whenever necessary.
4. Write a daily gratitude list.
5. Remind yourself that this is just a snapshot of where you are, you are the director of your story. Where will you go from here?
May 31, 202120:16
#9 Family Relationships and The Impact On Well-Being with Lucy Coutinho and Nihal Horne
An increasing body of research demonstrates that negative family relationships can cause stress, impact mental health and even cause physical symptoms. Research has demonstrated that non-supportive families can detract from someone's mental health and or cause a mental illness to worsen.
May 02, 202138:38
#8 Healing Our Friendship Wounds with Lucy Coutinho and Nihal Horne
This month’s episode on Women’s Wellness with Lucy Coutinho will be: Getting over a friendship breakup and ways to cope and practice #selfcare.
➰Acknowledge your pain, know that your grief is normal.
➰Practice self-compassion.
➰Avoid rumination.
➰Exercise.
➰Talk to someone.
➰Examine what went wrong in the friendship.
Breaking up with a friend is just as serious as ending a romantic relationship because friendship breakups are (more often than not painful) even after you've realized it's time to cut ties.
Have you experienced friendship breakup, what steps did you take to move on?
I will be sharing out some of my #friendship breakup stories and how I have been able to #heal from them.
#podcaster
#storyteller
#healing
#womensupportwomen
#womenempowerment
#transformation
#friendships
#friendshipbreakups
#selfcompassion
#applepodcasts
#selflovejourney
➰Acknowledge your pain, know that your grief is normal.
➰Practice self-compassion.
➰Avoid rumination.
➰Exercise.
➰Talk to someone.
➰Examine what went wrong in the friendship.
Breaking up with a friend is just as serious as ending a romantic relationship because friendship breakups are (more often than not painful) even after you've realized it's time to cut ties.
Have you experienced friendship breakup, what steps did you take to move on?
I will be sharing out some of my #friendship breakup stories and how I have been able to #heal from them.
#podcaster
#storyteller
#healing
#womensupportwomen
#womenempowerment
#transformation
#friendships
#friendshipbreakups
#selfcompassion
#applepodcasts
#selflovejourney
Apr 04, 202130:14
#7 Five Ways To Take Time For Yourself with Lucy Coutinho and Nihal Horne
In this episode we discuss five ways that we are taking time for ourselves and replenishing our souls. How are you taking time for yourself? Leave us a comment and or a voice memo. We would love you hear from you. Much love!
Mar 06, 202120:49
#6 How To Thrive After A Painful Past with Bela Monteiro
Bela Monteiro is a Caboverdiana from Angola who has published he new book: “Who Am I?”, a story about molestation, domestic violence, motherhood, and learning to love herself through it all.
Jan 26, 202134:15
#5 Astrology Explained with Nihal Horne
Astrology is the belief the positions of the stars and movements of the planets of the Solar System, and also asteroids and other stars, have an influence on the events, lives, and behavior of people. In this episode our co-host explains, in simple terms how to apply astrology to our daily lives, it’s benefits, and the importance of following your bliss.
Dec 31, 202025:17
#4 Five Tips to Maintain Your Wellness this Holiday Season with Lucy Coutinho and Nihal Horne
In celebration of my lovely co-host Nihal Horne’s birthday on November 27th, She will share with us the five lessons that she has learned along her journey. She is filled with so much wisdom, love, and compassion and we can learn so much from her.
Nov 26, 202030:22
#3 Five Ways to Manage Anxiety (for moms) with Lucy Coutinho and Nihal Horne
5 ways to manage anxiety, tools that we have discovered sling our journey. 1. Meditation (Breath work) 2. Journaling 3. Exercise (Dancing, Yoga). 4. Nature Walks 5. Talk Therapy/Talking to people that you trust.
Oct 31, 202031:26
#2 Daily Tips to Fill Up Your Cup with Lucy Coutinho and Nihal Horne
In this episode, Lucy Coutinho offers tips and lessons learned in her journey, and the importance of prioritizing our own well being.
Oct 07, 202041:43
#1 Wellness tips to managing mommy stress during COVID 19 with Hosts Lucy Coutinho and Nihal Horne
Two mommies, writers, and content creators get together to offer their coping strategies and wellness tips that they both implement in their daily lives. Grab your favorite drink and sit back and relax, this is your moment!
Oct 01, 202025:20
#46 My Latest Book, SAND AND SEA written by: Lucy Coutinho
SAND AND SEA is a collection of poetry depicting a woman’s journey to healing, cultivating self-acceptance, and finding love. Split into five chapters, this is a look inside a woman’s heart.
Aug 08, 202012:32
#45 Journey to Self-Discovery with Fashion Model, Alexis Manson
Alexis Manson, a Model, graphic designer, and cheerleader of women everywhere! In March of 2018, she launched VOGUISH GRACE, a powerful social media personality publicizing her self-discovery journey while collaborating with individuals within her niche to merge and expand networks. The Voguish Grace movement serves as a support system for other women to never lose sight of their dreams and to help them see and realize all their possibilities and potential. Alexis is a signed Model in Boston and New York.
Jun 17, 202025:22
#44 Police Brutality and Our Mental Health with NAACP President, Jim Vincent
For nearly 10 years, Jim Vincent has served as the president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Providence Branch. Since 2013, Jim has worked for Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), first, as the Civil Rights Compliance Officer and, currently, as the Community Outreach Officer.
For the past 18 years, he has served as the producer and host of television's Jim Vincent Show.
Additionally, Jim serves as the president of the East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) and serves on the Executive Committees of the African Alliance of Rhode Island (AARI) and the Southern New England Association of Black Journalists (SNEABJ). He is a member of the Cape Verdean Progressive Center.
Jim is a former president of the Urban League of Rhode Island (ULRI) and the Rhode Island Affirmative Action Professionals (RIAAP).
Jim holds a Master of City Planning (MCP) from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Dartmouth College. He is a graduate of Leadership Rhode Island (LRI).
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, he is a resident of Cranston, Rhode Island.
Jun 01, 202020:36
#43 Manifesting The Power Within with Yolonda Smith
Meet Yolonda Smith, the perfect woman to inspire us to manifest our power within. Yolonda spent 4 years in the Rhode Island child welfare system. She is currently a Staff Consultant at the National Foster Youth Institute, Educational Specialist for youth in foster care and founder of Beyond Measurement. She currently resides in Rhode Island with her husband and three sons.
May 25, 202016:18
#42 Maintaining Peace Through Music with Candida Rose
Candida Rose is a Jazz/Gospel/Cape Verdean/R&B Vocalist born in New Bedford, MA. She is also a song-writer, entertainer, music, and cultural educator. Her 10-song debut CD entitled “kabumerikana: The Sum Of Me, combines her Cape Verdean musical roots with her American (primarily Jazz) influences, a mixture she calls “kabujazz”. She was recently featured on PBS national television program: No Passport Required/Boston presenting music and culture of Cabo Verde.
May 16, 202043:41
#41 Tips To Help Teens Cope During COVID19 with Dr. Janice Johnson Dias
Dr. Janice Johnson Dias holds a PHD in Sociology from Temple University with a specialization in urban and political sociology. Now a tenured Associate Professor of Sociology at John Jay, Janice is also president of The Grass Roots Community Foundation, a New Jersey-based training institution with a focus on public health and social action that she co-founded in 2011-which she quotes “it is my life’s work.” We discuss tips on how to help teenagers cope with the anxiety around COVID19.
May 13, 202059:22
#40 Q&A with Host Lucy Coutinho
Lucy Coutinho is an Author, Educator, and Host of Women's Wellness Podcast. She is the founder of Luce Inspiration, a positive media company using words and multimedia to empower and heal. You can find her book; Peaces Of Freedom (A Self-Healing Journal) on Amazon and Kindle.
Lucy's core message is to collectively help to raise the vibration of our planet, one story at a time. Her work is a response to her personal healing and self-development journey. She has held inspirational talks, given journaling workshops, and has participated in panel discussions at various women's empowerment events. Lucy resides in Los Angeles with her life-partner, Ahmad and their children.
I am a friend that is here to hold your hand as we walk this path together. "
-Lucy Coutinho
Lucy's core message is to collectively help to raise the vibration of our planet, one story at a time. Her work is a response to her personal healing and self-development journey. She has held inspirational talks, given journaling workshops, and has participated in panel discussions at various women's empowerment events. Lucy resides in Los Angeles with her life-partner, Ahmad and their children.
I am a friend that is here to hold your hand as we walk this path together. "
-Lucy Coutinho
May 06, 202019:24
#39 Beauty Matters (5 Homemade Beauty Tips) with Janice Tavares
Today’s guest is Janice Tavares, founder of Amiga Das Moda Fashion. She is a blogger, stylist, and buyer. Here to share with us some of her homemade beauty tips while we are all in quarantine.
Apr 30, 202023:21
#38 Keeping Up With Tradition (Cape Verdean Style!) with Kayla Tolentino
Kayla Tolentino is a 29-year-old Boston native, a social worker for the department of transitional assistance. Maintaining her Cape Verdean cultural roots, Kayla travels back and forth to Cape Verde where she also lived for a year while completing an internship abroad at a penitentiary. Kayla continues to keep up with tradition through her YouTube channel and her latest video: Cachupa-Traditional Cape Verdean Dish-Step by Step How To.
Apr 24, 202024:59
#37 How To Set Goals and Crush Them! with Angela McCrae
Angela McCrae is a filmmaker and creative strategist with over 15 years of experience in television/film, journalism, and philanthropy. Currently, her career sits at the intersection of content development and events marketing. She currently serves as the Events and Marketing Director for the DTLA Film Festival. Angela leverages her twenty years of media experience to engage diverse audiences with impactful storytelling and innovative experiences. A graduate of Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, Angela values mentorship and has taught television & video production at the Baltimore School for the Arts and Connecticut School of Broadcasting. During her 6+ years at NBCUniversal, she's won the Gem Award for excellence and leadership, as an advocate for diversity and inclusion launching the company's first Young Professionals Network in Los Angeles. She was selected to participate in MSNBC’s Know Your Value conference and the company’s D&I Impact leadership accelerator for her work developing programming for the company’s Women’s Network.
Angela’s pivot from broadcast news to entertainment began with director Marcus Raboy, working on projects with Carlos Santana, Shakira, McDonald’s, Miller Lite and others. She later began producing branded content and activations for automotive campaigns, which includes the 2013 LA Auto Show debut event for Lincoln Motors MKC hosted by Nia Long and digital video campaigns for BMW and Lexus. She’s been a long supporter and volunteer with Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY, representing the grassroots arm of the organization at events in Los Angeles and New York to promote independent film releases.
As a creative strategist, she has passionately developed communications and impact campaigns for award-winning documentarian Stanley Nelson’s Firelight Media. She’s led campaigns for the EMMY-nominated documentary Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities, critically acclaimed BOSS: The Black Experience in Business, and the GRAMMY-nominated feature film Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool. Ms. McCrae served as co-producer and co-writer for the web-series The BFF Chronicles, starring Erika Alexander and Kim Coles of Living Single. Her directorial debut short film #WhereIsBeauty, starring soul-singer Goapele, has been nominated for two awards opened the 2017 Cannes Pan African International Film Festival in France, and has screened in Nairobi, Kenya, at the Milwaukee Film Festival, Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, BronzeLens Film Festival and others cities around the world.
Apr 13, 202049:39
#36 Thank You To All Essential Workers with Carla Monteiro
Carla Monteiro earned an Associate’s degree in Human Services and a Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate from Quincy College, her BSW from Bridgewater State University, and an MSW from the Boston College School of Social Work. She is the Founder and President of the Cape Verdean Social Workers Association and serves on the Board of Directors at Nos Di Tchada I Amigos. Carla is a member of the National Association of Black Social Workers, Greater Boston Chapter, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the National Association of Social Workers, MA-Chapter. In 2019, Carla was appointed as one of 277 elected delegates for the National Association of Social Workers Delegate Assembly slate for Massachusetts. She is also a Big Sister with the Big Sisters Association of Greater Boston.
Last year, Carla joined colleagues and refugee organizations to aid migrants during a trip to the border of Arizona/Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. In 2017, She traveled to Washington DC with Bridgewater State University and Youth Service Opportunity Project (YSOP) to support people who were experiencing homelessness. Carla previously worked with incarcerated men and women at the Suffolk County House of Correction and Nashua Street Jail. Carla is a certified Reiki II Practitioner and currently works for the Bridge Clinic, a substance use clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital . Carla has a well-established legacy of relentless advocacy for disenfranchised minorities and those in need.
This past May Carla was the honoree for the “Future of Social Work Award” by the National Association of Social Workers-Massachusetts Chapter. In 2020, Carla will receive the "Alfred J. Gomes Community Service Award" from The Afro-American Alumni Association at Bridgewater State University.
Apr 05, 202021:42
#35 Staying Informed (Tips To Managing Your Mental Health) with Delia Goncalves
Delia Gonçalves joined the WUSA9 team in June 2010. Delia got her first break in the business right here in Washington at the U.S. Senate Radio-TV Gallery and at NBC Network News. She then left D.C. to pursue her on-camera reporting endeavors which took her back to her native New England.
Delia spent five years crisscrossing the region, working at several stations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Before returning to the nation's capital, Delia spent four years in Baltimore where she was named Baltimore's Best Reporter in 2009. Delia is passionate about reporting the facts, challenging the status quo and telling compelling stories at the heart of our community.
Delia is a first generation Cape Verdean-American born in New Bedford, Massachusetts of immigrant parents who taught her the invaluable lessons of faith, hard work and perseverance.
She now lives in D.C. with her husband and three daughters.
Delia spent five years crisscrossing the region, working at several stations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Before returning to the nation's capital, Delia spent four years in Baltimore where she was named Baltimore's Best Reporter in 2009. Delia is passionate about reporting the facts, challenging the status quo and telling compelling stories at the heart of our community.
Delia is a first generation Cape Verdean-American born in New Bedford, Massachusetts of immigrant parents who taught her the invaluable lessons of faith, hard work and perseverance.
She now lives in D.C. with her husband and three daughters.
Apr 04, 202028:04
#34 Laugh Your Way Through It with Jessica Andrade
Jessica Andrade is a Brooklyn born multi-talented entertainer and social media's next raising star. With her eccentric, brash and physical comedic stylings, Jessica Andrade showcases the everyday paradox of growing up Cape Verdean while now residing in Massachusetts.
Inspired by her immigrant parents, she pays homage to her cultural roots through skits and hosting comedy shows. Jessica has a natural ability to connect with a diverse audience. She attributes her gift from her high school days as she attended five different schools.
Jessica Andrade is a co-host on The Soapboxx podcast, giving her authentic unfiltered commentary on the latest news and trending topics.
She also is a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a degree in Communication. Off the stage, family comes first as Jessica is a mother of two beautiful boys.
Inspired by her immigrant parents, she pays homage to her cultural roots through skits and hosting comedy shows. Jessica has a natural ability to connect with a diverse audience. She attributes her gift from her high school days as she attended five different schools.
Jessica Andrade is a co-host on The Soapboxx podcast, giving her authentic unfiltered commentary on the latest news and trending topics.
She also is a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a degree in Communication. Off the stage, family comes first as Jessica is a mother of two beautiful boys.
Apr 03, 202021:23
#33 Financial Literacy Tips (coronavirus crisis) with Jennifer Barbosa
Jennifer Barbosa-Clegg is better known as the guru consultant of health benefits and financial services-an individual life and health insurance and financial literacy consulting agency.
Apr 01, 202024:58