Fireflies Unite Podcast With Kea

Fireflies Unite Podcast With Kea is a weekly podcast from the prospective of individuals thriving with a mental illness.The mission of the podcast is to encourage people of color to seek treatment, end the stigma and raise awareness by sharing personal stories. We want to show that mental illness does not have "a look"; it also includes everyday high functioning people.

Fireflies Unite Podcast With Kea is a society podcast hosted by T-Kea Blackman, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

T-Kea Blackman hosts Fireflies Unite Podcast With Kea, a society show with 67 episodes published.

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  Girl Power: Uplifting Black Girls, One Care Package at a Time ft. Mila Marrero and Carissa Henry

  Dec 17, 202453 minS0

  Get ready for an inspiring conversation as Jordan chats with Mila and Carissa, the trailblazing duo behind Mental Health Boxes. Born from Mila’s own experience receiving self-care packages during mental health treatment, each box is filled with empowering tools to help young Black girls nurture their well-being and prioritize self-care. Tune in to hear how this incredible initiative is transforming lives and fostering mental wellness, one box at a time!<br /><br />(T-Kea will be returning soon!)<br /><br /><b>Spotlight</b><br />Kendrea Johnson, a first grade student from Minneapolis, MN, died by suicide on December 27, 2014, at the ag...

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  Walking In Purpose: How One Pair of Sneakers Ignited a Movement of Change ft Rafiah Maxie-Cole

  Dec 3, 20241h 4mS0

  Jordan is joined by Rafiah Maxie-Cole, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and mother, to share her personal journey of healing following the loss of her son, Jamal. During a moment of reflection in Jamal’s room, Rafiah noticed a pair of her son's sneakers and became inspired to support other families in crisis. Rafiah founded the Soul Survivors of Chicago, a non-profit organization committed to suicide prevention within the African-American community.<br /><br />(T-Kea will be returning soon!)<br /><br /><b>Spotlight</b><br />Gary Taylor, a husband and father from Kentucky, died by suicide on January 5, 2023 at the age of...

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  A Sister's Love: Navigating Healing After the Loss of a Sibling by Suicide ft WyKisha McKinney

  Nov 19, 202456 minS0

  Jordan is joined by WyKisha McKinney, a suicide loss survivor, to discuss her journey of recovery after losing her younger brother to suicide. WyKisha details her own experience with suicidal ideation and how she found healing as a speaker, mental health advocate, and social entrepreneur.<br /><br />(Don't worry, T-Kea will be returning soon!)<br /><br />Spotlight<br />LaQuantae Jackson, a student at Kentucky State University and expectant father, died by suicide on September 28, 2021 at the age of 22. <br /><br />Resource<br />The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors works to decrease stigma, increase understanding of the suicide loss...

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  4 Million Strong: Empowering Our Communities through Mental Health First Aid

  Nov 5, 20241h 11mS0

  T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Tramaine EL-Amin, Vice President for Mental Health First Aid USA at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, to highlight the significance of recognizing and responding to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. Just as CPR offers lifesaving assistance to those in physical distress, Mental Health First Aid trains participants to provide support to individuals experiencing behavioral health difficulties.<br /><br /><b>Spotlight</b><br />Derek Cummings, a former US Marine from Ohio, died by suicide on August 8, 2003 at the age of 30. <br /><br /><b>Resource</b><br />The National Council...

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  Resilience & Recovery: Addressing Intergenerational Trauma in Black Families featuring Jasmine Price, LCPC

  Oct 22, 20241h 21mS0

  T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Jasmine Price, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, to discuss the impact of generational trauma within Black families. Specializing in historical and intergenerational trauma, Jasmine is the founder of Pride of Nyla, a clinical practice that focuses on decolonizing mental health approaches to foster healing and resilience.<br /><br /><b>Spotlight</b><br />Courtney Jamal Dewar, Jr., a New York rapper under the stage name Capital Steez, died by suicide on December 24, 2012 at the age of 19.<br /><br /><b>Resource</b><br />Black Therapists Rock is a non-profit organization that mobilizes over 30,000 mental health professionals committed...

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