Marquis Carrington is a multi-disciplinary artist and mindfulness practitioner. He is based in Baltimore, Maryland and uses music, creative writing, photography, yoga, and podcasting to bring a variety of offerings to professional and communal spaces. He is the author of three poetry books and the host of the podcast “A Guy From A Place.”

In this episode, Marquis discusses issues around Black men’s mental health, how he moves through the world as a Black male poet and how growing up in Baltimore has shaped the man he is today. His fourth book, “Sometimes We Only Get a Piece of Something Beautiful and It’s Not for Us to Keep” is coming out soon.

Follow him on YouTube and Instagram at CharmCityBipper

Ivory Haze is a singer-songwriter and mental health advocate from Washington, DC, whose music blends emotional honesty with powerful storytelling. Through raw lyrics and soulful melodies, she’s been building to create songs that speak to healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Offstage, Ivory has become a huge advocate for mental health issues and overall well being and in return hopes to use any platform given, either through singing or mentorship, to bring light and raise awareness about mental health and inspire open conversations. With a voice that uplifts and song messages that empower, Ivory is building a community where music and mental wellness go hand in hand.

In this episode, she shares where her mental health journey began, how she navigates anxiety as a musical artist, and how she uses her platform to heal others.

Follow her on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok at IvoryHazeMusic

Dr. Kimberly R. Mayes, LCSW is the Founder & Clinical Director at Essence Therapy & Wellness Center, where she supports clients with individual therapy, corporate training, and culturally responsive interventions. With over 20 years of professional experience, Dr. Mayes has held leadership roles and worked in hospital, educational, and non-profit settings.

Her most rewarding accomplishment is founding a successful group private practice for BIPOC clients, where the mission is to, “Recreate the definition of therapy & self-care for the BIPOC community through effective, relatable & holistic therapeutic services.”

In this episode, she shares what it means to provide holistic services, what pre-work to do before finding a therapist and some of the things she’s working on improving in her life.

Reach her at:
https://www.essencetwc.com/

LinkedIn:
www.instagram.com/kimberlyrenay