TBW 007 - Stacey Ferguson - Be Blogalicious
The Best Woman Podcast is an experience. Each week Alisha Curry Waker will discuss strategies to help women discover their brilliance and support the brilliance of other women. The discussions will focus on helping women discover ways to overcome those things that have been holding you back and keeping you stuck. Alisha will use her over 20 years of experience as a therapist and coach in addition to interviewing guests who have struggled in their past in either relationship, financial, spiritual or personal issues and have them share the steps they’ve taken to overcome those obstacles. This podcast is for the: • Quiet woman who has a lot to offer the world, but fear is standing in your way • Successful woman who lives life boldly, but struggles with being vulnerable in relationships • Loving mom who wants to see your child successful, but has lost your life in the process • Married woman who wants to divorce proof your marriage • Woman who has lost her way spiritually and wants to find her way back Alisha Curry Walker has over 20 years experience as a therapist and a coach working in non- profits and private practice providing counseling for women, teens, families, couples, and educators. Alisha founded a non-profit to empower women at the beginning of her career. Over three years ago, she wrote a book for couples entitled, I Love Being Married: A Guide to Divorceproof Your Marriage. She was a relationship expert on a popular TLC show, an online relationship academy and various conferences and retreats. She has trained hundreds of educators on the necessary benefits of self-care. In her career, Alisha has counseled thousands through individual, family, marriage and group counseling. For more information and to contact her, go to www.alishacurrywalker.com In this episode, I interview Stacey Ferguson, who was featured in Southern Living, EBONY, The Washington Post, Black Enterprise, and on NPR, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Mashable, FOX, The Root, and more, Stacey is a sought-after influencer coach, media personality, digital brand strategist, content creator, public speaker, and Chief Curator of the Be Blogalicious community and conferences celebrating diversity among women in social media. As Founder of Justice Fergie Lifestyle Media, she combines media, publishing, coaching & events to inspire women to live richly, with strategies for life design and turning personal passions into viable brands. She is also a technology and advertising attorney by trade and regularly consults with entrepreneurs, startups and established brands on digital and brand strategy. Stacey is a wife, and mother of 3 and lives in the DC Metro Area. In the interview, Stacey shares her journey from depression and anxiety to mental wellness. She shares how she had to seek professional support for her depression and anxiety even at a time where she was experiencing great success in her business. Stacey shared how she was struck several years ago to share a blog post entitled , Every Light Has a Shadow. The post chronicles how our own greatness whatever that may be can also be a burden and the expectation to be great can cause stress. After taping this podcast, I noticed a trend in some my business circles that there has been a lot of talk about business owners in particular dealing with depression. In addition, how the pressure and the stress of the business along with current and even past events piling onto the stress to exacerbate the affects of the depression. All of this coupled with the recent death by suicide of Kate Spade a prominent business woman, prompted me to add more details as to how people listening can get the support that you need. Recognize the signs and symptoms of depression If you feel you have some of the symptoms seek the appropriate help from family, friends, spiritual guidance. Take care of yourself by eating, getting rest, finding support from others, being physical, taking time to unplug from the hustle. However if you need more support, seek professional help from a licensed counselor, social worker, or psychologist. In fact, if necessary seek additional support through medication through a psychiatrist. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia and can provide counseling support if you are in Georgia. However, if you live in another state, you will need to get support from a person licensed in your state. Two directories that I recommend and am a part of to find a therapist that fits your needs are: Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today You can even contact your insurance company directly to find the right provider. If your need is of an urgent nature because you are contemplating suicide, you can dial 911, contact the crisis line in your state or contact your insurance company and ask for help. My prayer is that after listening to this podcast that if you are suffering from depression, you will seek the support that you need, share it with someone you know needs it and check in and check on each other, even the strong ones. To connect with Alisha, Website - www.alishawalker.com Facebook - Alisha C Walker LPC Twitter - @alishacwalker To connect with Stacey, Facebook - Be Blogalicious Website - www.beblogalicious.com Facebook - Justice Fergie Lifestlye Twitter - @justicefergie Website - www.justicefergie.com
