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I am a certified Life Coach/Creativity Coach. Helping other find and develop their creative passion.

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!

Black Fathers, Mental Health & Authors #podcast 05/20/2025

https://youtube.com/shorts/YzTHmIzgaJU
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

Black Fathers, Mental Health & Authors #podcast Read This! Wants to introduce the truth about Black fathers, positive stories from Male authors.

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

Red Bird - by Author Diandra Ford - Wing 05/01/2025

https://youtube.com/shorts/LgU49OgrClE
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

Red Bird - by Author Diandra Ford - Wing 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 ...

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