Mentally Wellthy: Empowering Minds, Enriching Businesses with Natalie Bryan, LCSW
02/25/25 • 34 min
Episode 755 | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.com
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Natalie Bryan, LCSW, is a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the health and human services field, is a five-time best-selling author deeply committed to community service and advocacy. Armed with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentrating in Early Childhood and Psychology, she continued her academic journey, earning a Master’s in Social Work from Adelphi University.
Natalie’s multifaceted career spans roles in case management, child protective services, mental health clinical services, and dedicated work with veterans. As the owner of Restoring Harmony Counseling and Consulting, she provides a space for families to restore, reconnect, and reengage. Additionally, Natalie is the visionary founder of P.E.A.R.L (Providing Education and Advocacy to Rebuild Lives), an organization addressing critical issues such as child sexual abuse, human trafficking, and mental health in the community.
Beyond clinical practice, Natalie contributes as a news contributor on Fox 54, bringing her expertise to a wider audience. She serves as the appointed representative for the Augusta region to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), further exemplifying her commitment to fostering positive change in the community.
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QyIi52-07e8
Natalie Bryan, LCSW, is a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the health and human services field, is a five-time best-selling author deeply committed to community service and advocacy. Armed with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentrating in Early Childhood and Psychology, she continued her academic journey, earning a Master’s in Social Work from Adelphi University.
Natalie’s multifaceted career spans roles in case management, child protective services, mental health clinical services, and dedicated work with veterans. As the owner of Restoring Harmony Counseling and Consulting, she provides a space for families to restore, reconnect, and reengage. Additionally, Natalie is the visionary founder of P.E.A.R.L (Providing Education and Advocacy to Rebuild Lives), an organization addressing critical issues such as child sexual abuse, human trafficking, and mental health in the community.
Beyond clinical practice, Natalie contributes as a news contributor on Fox 54, bringing her expertise to a wider audience. She serves as the appointed representative for the Augusta region to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), further exemplifying her commitment to fostering positive change in the community.
www.restoringharmonycounseling.com
Instagram: @restoringharmonycounseling
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Tonya L. Pulliam is a graduate of Virginia Union University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She also completed her graduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a Master’s Degree in Social Work with Advanced Standing. With over 20 years of experience, Tonya has provided direct services to children and families, offered leadership and supervision to staff, and demonstrated outstanding volunteerism within the community. Currently residing in Richmond, Virginia, Tonya grew up in a rural area in the southern region of the state, living on a farm with her grandparents and sister.
For the past 15 years, Tonya has operated her own consulting firm and launched a training institute to serve mental health professionals in areas such as clinical documentation, clinical interventions, client assessment and planning, and service plan writing. As a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, she trained over 100 individuals in handling mental health crises and emergencies. Tonya also hosted the annual Community of Hope Conference for five years, enhancing the learning of human service professionals across Virginia. She has successfully built partnerships with esteemed professionals who are leaders in their fields.
During her tenure as a consultant, Tonya has worked on numerous projects across multiple states, providing needs assessments and community engagement. She served as the Director of Growth & Development for a therapeutic foster care agency, where she conducted research and evaluations to assess service needs for foster homes. Her efforts led to the introduction of new foster care programs in Asheville, North Carolina, and the expansion of services in Chesapeake and Richmond, Virginia. She also conducted a program evaluation for a psychiatric and substance abuse treatment hospital in Mandeville, Louisiana.
Tonya is deeply committed to grassroots and community social work. She has been a significant asset to the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond, VA, in combating the city’s homelessness crisis. For seven years, she operated an emergency food pantry and clothes closet and partnered to offer weekly hot meals to the city’s most vulnerable residents. Under her leadership, over 10,000 articles of donated clothing were distributed annually to those in need. Tonya has spent much of her career working to improve the quality of life of others and meeting needs within the community.
In 2021, she reignited her passion for serving the city’s most vulne
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Evolving in Business- Act 3 with Rita Ricks, Spiritual Transformation Expert
Episode 756 | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.com
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If you're looking for a speaker who can ignite your spirit and renew the person within, look no further than this incredible force of nature - Rita Ricks!! This spiritual coach is unlike any other on the speaking circuit, with her unique ability to inspire everyone in her view. With her razor-sharp wisdom, quick wit and infectious energy, she'll light a fire under your feet and encourage you every step of the way. It's like she knows exactly what you're going through! Her secret weapon? Personal life experiences that she shares openly with her audiences - stories that touch hearts and minds alike. But don't be fooled by her warm demeanor; this powerhouse is also a talented business coach who has paved the way as an award-winning entrepreneur for over 40 years.
Earlier in her career, Rita was the founder and CEO of Mirror Enterprise INC., offering professional development training in areas such as leadership, diversity, customer service, team building and soft skills. In addition to all that experience under her belt and (impeccable fashion sense) she's written two inspiring books: PERMISSION GRANTED! A JOURNAL OF SPIRITUAL EPIPHANIES and #JUSTFORTODAY - each bursting with specific actions designed to strengthen and elevate daily living. No wonder people feel energized after listening to this powerhouse speaker who dedicates herself to helping others find their purpose while simultaneously becoming more self-aware.
Her positive vibes are contagious and delve deep within anyone who hears her. And what's next for this visionary leader? Why not ministering to millions around the world? There are no limits when it comes to what's possible with this remarkable soul at the helm! Rita is in Act 3 of her journey and loving life!
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