by Race, Wealth & Health
Get ready for a thrilling journey through the intersections of the Race, Wealth, and Health podcast! Join your lively host Dr. Joycelyn Morris as we unravel the connections, challenge the status quo, and explore solutions for a more equitable world. With expert insights, inspiring stories, and a dose of laughter, this podcast is your ticket to an engaging and empowering experience. Let's break barriers, ignite change, and embrace a healthier, wealthier future together. Welcome to Race, Wealth, and Health - where the power of conversation transforms lives!
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April 16, 2025
<p>In this episode, host Dr. Morris sits down with Aja Evans, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Financial Therapist, for a powerful conversation on how emotions and money are deeply intertwined.</p><p> </p><p>Aja shares her personal and professional journey intofinancial therapy—a path sparked by her own financial awakening and a commitment to helping others break through the emotional barriers that hold them back financially. Together, they explore the concept of money avoidance, the influence of financial trauma, and why developing financial literacy is just one part of the puzzle. As they dive into Aja’s new book, Feel Good Finance, listeners will learn how to identify their money mindset, navigatelimiting beliefs, and build healthier financial habits rooted in self-awareness and empowerment.</p><p> Aja has been featured in a variety of major news outletsincluding The New York Times, Business Insider, NerdWallet, Time, and Teen Vogue. With over a decade of experience, Aja is determined to help more people break the taboo of keeping money and emotions secret. Outside of work, you can find Aja chasing after her two young children as they hunt down the next delicious place to eat. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Episode Resources</strong></p><p>Connect with Aja Evans via the following channels:</p><p>Instagram: @AjaETherapy</p><p>Website: <a href="http://ajaevanscounseling.com/" target="_blank">AjaEvansCounseling.com</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Referenced Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/feel-good-finance-untangle-your-relationship-with-money-for-better-mental-emotional-and-financial-well-being-aja-evans/21301669?ean=9781637745434">Feel Good Finance</a></p><p> </p>
March 26, 2025
<p>In this powerful episode of the Race, Wealth, andHealth podcast, we continue the conversation with Dr. Keneshia Grant for an honest, thought-provoking conversation about fertility, family building, and challenging societal norms. As a Black woman navigating the complexities of reproductive health, Dr. Grant shares her deeply personal experiences with fibroids, IVF, and making empowered choices to create the life she envisioned.</p><p>This episode dives into the intersections of race,health, and economic status—exploring both the privileges and barriers that shape the journey to parenthood. Dr. Grant highlights the crucial role of mental health preparation, social support, and financial planning, while also emphasizing the power of daring to dream and living life on your own terms.</p><p>Beyond her personal story, Dr. Grant is an accomplishedscholar and associate professor of political science at Howard University, specializing in Black migration and its impact on American politics. Her book, The Great Migration and the Democratic Party: Black Voters and the Realignment of American Politics in the 20th Century, explores how migration patterns have reshaped political landscapes—a theme that continues in her current research on civic engagement, gentrification, and displacement.</p><p>Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation thatblends personal resilience with academic expertise, challenging us all to rethink what it means to create a family, pursue personal freedom, and navigate today’s shifting political landscape.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Episode Resources</strong></p><p>Connect with Dr. Grant via the following channels:</p><p>Instagram: @keneshiagrant</p><p>Website: keneshiagrant.com </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Referenced Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://victoriachristophermurray.com/all-books/harlem-rhapsody/">Harlem Rhapsody </a></p>
March 19, 2025
<p>This week on the Race, Wealth, and Health podcast, our host is joined by her friend and colleague, Dr. Keneshia Grant, for a powerful conversation about choice, resilience, and defining family on your own terms. Dr. Grant opens up about her experience with IVF, the challenges of dealing with fibroids, and how she formed a modern family structure with the help of a gay male couple—whom she affectionately calls her "baby daddies." Through it all, she highlights the importance of having the freedom to shape your life in a way that aligns with your values and aspirations.</p><p>The conversation also touches on the broader implications of today’s political climate, including threats to reproductive rights and civil liberties. Dr. Grant’s story is both deeply personal and widely relevant, offering insight and inspiration for anyone navigating their own journey of self-determination.</p><p>Dr. Grant is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University in Washington, D.C. where her research and teaching focus on state and local government and Black voters. She is also the author of The Great Migration and the Democratic Party: Black Voters and the Realignment of American Politics in the 20th Century (2020, Temple University Press).</p><p>#RaceWealthHealth #FreedomToChoose #ModernFamilies #IVFJourney #ReproductiveRights #BlackMigration #SocialJustice #EconomicEmpowerment #Podcast</p>
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