Mentoring and Self Sustainable Communities

03/18/20 • 49 min

Episode 5: Dr. Eugena Griffin joins us to talk about the importance and impact that mentoring can have on our youth and us a professionals to advancing our careers. It doesn't stop there! Entrepreneurship is the key to building a self sustainable community. Women especially need to think about not placing all of our eggs in one basket when it comes to our finances, wages and building a legacy. The support of our families, friends and mentors gives us the knowledge and courage to break free from the bondage of some corporate jobs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

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Episode 4: We have a special gem for you!! MProper Mimi was able to catch up with the Mahogany Queen of Burlesque, Perle Noire for a bonus episode right before the black burlesque event of the year. The Noire Pageant takes place March 13th & 14th at the House of Yes in Brooklyn, NY. Join us to find out what burlesque is and how Perle Noire is making history by bringing POC headliners together to compete and showcase their talents! Listen and learn about some of the great black burlesque dancers of our time as Perle shares her infinite and intimate knowledge with us. Perle also shares her gifts and experience through her Perlesque classes, Healing through Seduction series, The House of Noire dance company, and The Noire Pageant for performers of color. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support

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Episode 6: Join us as we talk with Nieisha Deed, founder of Pure Spark, and Mental Health Stigma Slayer! An advocate for mental wellness, survivor of suicide attempt and a beacon of self love - Nieisha openly and candidly shares with us about the importance of knowing our triggers, having a support group around us, and acknowledging that we all lead stressful lives and going at it alone is not the most healthy option. Follow @yourpurespark on IG and Twitter for more information on support and upcoming outreach. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mpropermimi/support