CoachAlice-Maria

10/14/2025

I took part in a great sourdough class on Sunday at my favorite Farm Queen City Tea Shop! Prepared during class and baked it yesterday. I forgot to score the top, oops. It was still perfect! Big shout for all they do locally. And to

06/08/2025

Great time at the Farm. So sad I missed the boots-on-the-ground Fish fry last Sunday. Next Sunday gun safety and self-defense. I'll check that out.

There was a goat that befriended me, but I warned him that he reminded me of curry, so he left.

I can get my dry herbs from them. They also custom blend teas.

The whole family is helpful and friendly!0

06/08/2025

06/06/2025

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Read This!
We are honoring Fathers:
Starting our conversation with Author J. A. Faulkerson
A certified parenting educator. (We need more people in this career path.)

"I was certified in this program called active parenting, and it was for both mother and father. Parent education that we provided to parents who wanted to have some additional tools."

In this engaging conversation, J.A. Faulkerson shares his journey as a writer, poet, and fatherhood practitioner. He discusses the importance of poetry in his life, the role of fathers in education, and the need for cultural awareness and solidarity in the community. Faulkerson emphasizes the significance of storytelling and the responsibility of parents to be their children's first teachers, while also addressing the broader societal issues affecting the Black community. In this engaging conversation, J. A. Faulkerson discusses the importance of advocacy and collaboration among fathers and expresses his passion for poetry.

The Full Interview will be available June 11, 2025, across platforms.

Read This! We are honoring Fathers:Starting our conversation with Author J. A. FaulkersonA certified parenting educator. (We need more people in this career ...

06/02/2025

Day 2 of Shifting the Narrative
Honoring Black fathers who built a family legacy.

Oscar W. Colley is honored by one of his daughters, Yvonne Rankine. This is another family I've known for several decades, and have seen the love of family passed down. The family connection is shared through love, and it extends to in-laws and friends.

Good Father shows up in Diasporic families everywhere!

05/20/2025

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Read This! I'd like to invite you to meet some optimistic, empowering male authors.
Author Rodney Freeman Jr., Little Rodney the Librarian, and Producer of the Black Librarian Untold Story

Author J. A. Faulkerson: Real Men Raise Champions.
Author Kwame McPherson: My Date With Depression
Author Derrick Jackson: Shadow One

Read This! Wants to introduce the truth about Black fathers, positive stories from Male authors.

05/19/2025

Read This! Will talk about the myths and the men who are doing the positive work!
The Myth of the Absent Black Father.
I have always had a problem with this narrative. As a daddy's girl, to the marrow, and someone who had friends with active fathers. The youngest of 7 children, seeing by brothers with their children. Now, I see my nieces' husbands actively engaged and my nephews being actively engaged. I have always wondered if the narrative was fact or fiction. (Don't get me wrong; I know the other side also exists.) My question is whether that truly is the largest part of our population.
Author Rodney Edward Freeman Jr. mentioned this very same information in our interview and the research he found. " Black Male Archive"
Author J. A. Faulkerson- works directly with Fathers teaching skills. We speak about his system " COACH" from his book "Real Men Raise Champions."
Author Kwame McPherson - Because male mental health is also an undiscussed topic, we cover that with " My Date With Depression.
Author Derrick Jackson Rounds out the conversations with his novel "Shadow One," a spy thriller with a love story twist!

I love what I do, I get to share topics and stories that aren't on the algorithm's radar. However, your support is critical because our positive stories aren't algorithm-friendly!

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05/09/2025

Many people are honoring their moms during this Mother's Day weekend. I want to reach the folks who are honoring moms and mom-like figures who are not with them by sharing those ways to have moments of peace in grief.
Talking about our loved ones keeps their memories alive!

In this heartfelt conversation, author Diandra Ford-Wing shares her journey of writing 'Redbird', a memoir inspired by the loss of her mother and aunt. She discusses how writing became a therapeutic outlet for her grief, the significance of the red bird as a symbol of comfort, and her evolving understanding of happiness after loss. Diandra reflects on the signs from her loved ones and the joy of new life, emphasizing the importance of finding peace amidst grief. In this conversation, Alice Maria and Diandra Ford-Wing explore the themes of grief, resilience, and personal growth following the loss of loved ones. They discuss the importance of giving oneself grace during the healing process, the power of acceptance, and the transformative nature of change. Diandra shares her journey of introspection and how her experiences have propelled her forward, emphasizing the significance of storytelling in keeping memories alive. The conversation culminates in a message of empowerment, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys and recognize the lessons nature can teach us about patience and growth.

- The red bird symbolizes connection and comfort for Diandra's family.
- Writing served as a therapeutic outlet during her grief process.
- Diandra's memoir was an organic development from her journaling.

https://open.substack.com/pub/readthisac/p/the-red-bird?r=56fh5s&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

05/01/2025

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Welcome to May and Mother's Day!
We are all in stages of connection with our moms here and in the heavenly! Diandra's story is about losing two women who were her wings and the wind beneath them, back to back. We talk about resilience, but it only appears during trouble and hardship. This is a beautiful story about resilience. Diandra embodies the Red Bird, the symbol of her comfort.

Today is my mother's birthday. Nineteen years ago, she started celebrating in the heavens. I dedicate this interview to her today!

In this heartfelt conversation, author Diandra Ford-Wing shares her journey of writing 'Redbird', a memoir inspired by the loss of her mother and aunt. She discusses how writing became a therapeutic outlet for her grief, the significance of the Red Bird as a symbol of comfort, and her evolving understanding of happiness after loss. Diandra reflects on the signs from her loved ones and the joy of new life, emphasizing the importance of finding peace amidst grief. In this conversation, Alice Maria and Diandra Ford-Wing explore the themes of grief, resilience, and personal growth following the loss of loved ones. They discuss the importance of giving oneself grace during the healing process, the power of acceptance, and the transformative nature of change. Diandra shares her journey of introspection and how her experiences have propelled her forward, emphasizing the significance of storytelling in keeping memories alive. The conversation culminates in a message of empowerment, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys and recognize the lessons nature can teach us about patience and growth.

Full Episode May 9, 2025

Finding Peace in Loss.In this heartfelt conversation, author Diandra Ford-Wing shares her journey of writing 'Redbird', a memoir inspired by the loss of her ...

04/18/2025

In this time where the church is being used as a weapon to divide, I hope Rev. Sheila Burns-Owens' transparency shows it is still a place of help, hope, and healing!

Author Rev. Sheila Burns-Owens offers a more transparent and less judgmental side to the church experience. As a clergy member, she shares candid stories of mental health, marriage, and being clergy. I hope her transparency helps someone who might have been wounded during their church or spiritual walk. Burns-Owens

The Journey to Completion: Sheila R. Burns -Owens