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Here we are exploring a deeper sense of self in this new series “An active state of depression”. Join me on this continuous journey of self discovery, shedding, healing, connecting more deeply and finally seeing myself. During this series we’ll be exploring psychedelic treatment (Ketamine), journal entries and have some conversations with people who I asked to hold me during the course of 3 months. I took a mental health leave from my corporate job to do this and was very intentional about how I spent this time. —Thanks for coming along.

White men think they are the prize, when really it’s black women! Today for this episode we have going Aja Nicole a fellow black women in these Utah streets! Some folks may be upset about this podcast episode and that okay. We’re not a big brand yet so no one cares :)

The "Queens Blooming" series continues and today we have At-Large Council Representative Natalie Pinkney was first elected in 2019 and is serving her first term as an At-Large Representative on the South Salt Lake City Council. Originally hailing from Las Vegas, Natalie holds a BA in Psychology from Marquette University and an M.Ed in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah. She moved to the city in 2018, and currently works at the University of Utah. Beyond her work with the U and the Council, Natalie also sits on the South Salt Lake Arts Council and the Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Advisory Board and serves as Associate Director for a nonprofit that is focused on removing financial barriers for college-bound students. Additionally, she is a member of the U of U’s Prison Education Program and works with several other area nonprofits. In her free time, Natalie enjoys playing tennis, writing, and spending quality time with her three cats. Guest: https://www.instagram.com/pinkneyforssl/

Joining us for this episode is Alyssha Dairsow Founder and Executive director of CurlyMe! based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. She is sharing her journey, purpose and unexpected encounter with Black Love. She has graced the front page of magazines, won awards, been featured on many media outlets but she says she’s just getting started in her purpose God has crafted for her and those she serves. Be sure to connect with her on social media, her info is below! Non-Profit: www.curlyme.org Personal IG: @a_dair

Meet Ashley Cleveland aka @OutdoorAuntie the official and only Outdoor Afro leader in Salt Lake City, Utah! This amazing woman came on the podcast to share a little with us the bloom line family of her journey as a woman, mother, city planner, outdoor enthusiast and community leader. Black women are taking up spaces that aren’t “popular” and demanding change!

Meet Franque. Poet. Community Organizer. Educator. Radio Co-Host. Listen in to one of the many conversations we have about a vast amount of topics. As black women become more vulnerable in sharing, healing within a sisterhood takes place. http://www.franquebains.com/

Joining us for the series “Queens Blooming” is Rebecca but most people call her Becky! I’ve known Becky for over 20 years and we’re practically family! Listen in on one of the many conversation with personal have about health equality, running a business, romance, and the current climate of the world! Here’s her bio: Rebecca Desir, MPH is a native of Ft Lauderdale Florida, born to Haitian immigrants. In 2013, she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science + Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University. She later graduated with her master’s degree in Public Health from Florida International University. She currently works as a Program Manager for one of the largest faith-based health systems in the nation. Her passion for addressing health equity in Black communities led her to starting her own nonprofit organization, The Black Health Commission (@BlackHealthCommission).

Can I live? Must I be silent to avoid being harmed or not seen as angry when I exercise my rights as a US Citizen or a person with an opinion? Freedom of speak only seems to be relevant when you’re in agreement with the majority or when it’s not received as a threat to someone’s authority. You’re either too black, too entitled, too much woman, too much of a free thinker...I will NOT be silenced.

I found a new therapist and seems like it’s just one time. Tune in while I share my first experience with my new black female therapist. Also my thoughts on the recent murder of George Floyd, another black man in America.

Don’t call it a comeback! It’s been a while since my last episode and I appreciate y’all patient. I’m recovering for getting my wisdom teeth pulled and my voice it’s at its best. HOW HAVE YOU GUYS BEEN?! Quarantine & Chill with this COVID-19 happening. Blessings to the whole world!!  Connect with us:      Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheBloomLine     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloomLine     Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheBloomLine  Email: thebloomline@gmail.com     YouTube:  youtu.be/dfVVav2Oz4w

You define yourself. Get out the box others have put you in and bloom like wild flowers! @TheBloomLine 💛

It’s the last episode of 2019 babyyy! Thank you guys for rocking with me and supporting this podcast. She readyyyyyy for 2020.. like WHAT’S UP! #HappyHolidays

Depression is a real thing. When you’re done working yourself crazy just to stay “busy” at night the things you run away from are still very much present wether you choose to be or not. Lots of transitions happening in my bubble, it’s a lot to take in. Great things, healing, over coming, etc. There will be both good and bad days, I expect to be a better version of myself each time.

Until someone is gravely hurt or dead in a ditch somewhere is when people deem assault to be probable, but that’s not the case. Several women have been silent due to the mental impact of toxic conditions they have either seen or has personally experienced that don’t meet the “standard” to most in society. Well, this episode I’m sharing an experience I recently went through and also experiences from my past. I was assaulted by a man that had a romantic interest in me and felt he wasn’t getting the attention “he felt he deserved”. —I’m not the one! Connect with us on all social media platforms:: @TheBloomLine

We talking love & relationships! Some patterns of behavior both male and female! Bidza gets a lot of questions about dating an figured the bloom line was the perfect space to give some of those answers! Follow him on Instagram @Bidza & us @TheBloomLine

Sharing some more poetry and a journal entry. People assume positivity is easy all the time... it’s not. It takes work most days. Battling toxic habits, negative thoughts, keeping that confidence day to day is hard work when trying to push yourself to the next level. The poem at the beginning of this episode is called “Deeper Than Ink” written by myself. Connect with us on Instagram @TheBloomLine 💛

It’s easy to go along with the crowd and look at a person going the opposite direction and assume their headed the wrong way. Nothing I do is solely for likes or on social media or the approval of any of my peers. Be free, let people live their own lives. Don’t get caught up in the hype. Follow us on Instagram @thebloomline

Getting a lot questions about my love life or the lack their of outside of Jesus and I. I’m building a great living relationship with myself, however, it seems like my romantic love life is the only area that isn’t blooming. With that being said, it’s one I’m ready to explore again. Tune in while I rant and answer some questions from you guys on Instagram! @TheBloomLine 💛

Life update! There has been a lot happeninggggg! I’m excited. Tune in to catch up on what new and what’s out! :) Follow my professional page @micheldageorge & the podcast @thebloomline 😊

The series #KingsBloomToo created several conversations in homes, sisterhoods and between men & women —which I LOVE! So, I invited two women who has followed the series to join me in recapping the series. Joining us is Princesse DesRose from episode 7 and Dr. LaShawn Williams mental health therapist and university professor based in Utah. Tune in to part 2!! https://instagram.com/drlashawn https://instagram.com/hippie.haitian