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Sisters Unfiltered
Get ready for Sisters Unfiltered, A Safe Space for Black Women to Have Courageous Conversations every third Wednesday of the Month. The SonRise Project hosts a monthly, FREE, virtual space for women led by Dr. Vikki Johnson. It is designed for women to share what's in their hearts amongst a supportive, nonjudgmental, virtual community. Join us at 7:30 pm EST as we exhale together!
Sisters Unfiltered
Get ready for Sisters Unfiltered, A Safe Space for Black Women to Have Courageous Conversations every third Wednesday of the Month. The SonRise Project hosts a monthly, FREE, virtual space for women led by Dr. Vikki Johnson. It is designed for women to share what's in their hearts amongst a supportive, nonjudgmental, virtual community. Join us at 7:30 pm EST as we exhale together!
Sisters Unfiltered
Get ready for Sisters Unfiltered, A Safe Space for Black Women to Have Courageous Conversations every third Wednesday of the Month. The SonRise Project hosts a monthly, FREE, virtual space for women led by Dr. Vikki Johnson. It is designed for women to share what's in their hearts amongst a supportive, nonjudgmental, virtual community. Join us at 7:30 pm EST as we exhale together!
Sisters Unfiltered
Get ready for Sisters Unfiltered, A Safe Space for Black Women to Have Courageous Conversations every third Wednesday of the Month. The SonRise Project hosts a monthly, FREE, virtual space for women led by Dr. Vikki Johnson. It is designed for women to share what's in their hearts amongst a supportive, nonjudgmental, virtual community. Join us at 7:30 pm EST as we exhale together!
Sisters Unfiltered
Get ready for Sisters Unfiltered, A Safe Space for Black Women to Have Courageous Conversations every third Wednesday of the Month. The SonRise Project hosts a monthly, FREE, virtual space for women led by Dr. Vikki Johnson. It is designed for women to share what's in their hearts amongst a supportive, nonjudgmental, virtual community. Join us at 7:30 pm EST as we exhale together!
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes Dr. Kweli Carson.
This conversation is for the parent who looks successful on the outside, but quietly wondering if this is what "having it all" is supposed to feel like , filled with uncertainty and exhaustion. You're not exhausted because you're weak. You are tired because you have been living, giving and serving everyone else but you. You have things all together for everyone else but you. Yet, you also know that how you are living is not sustainable. This conversation with The Anti-Burnout Coach, author and former Board-Certified Endodontist, Dr. Kweli Carson is for you.
Sisters Unfiltered
Get ready for Sisters Unfiltered, A Safe Space for Black Women to Have Courageous Conversations every third Wednesday of the Month. The SonRise Project hosts a monthly, FREE, virtual space for women led by Dr. Vikki Johnson. It is designed for women to share what's in their hearts amongst a supportive, nonjudgmental, virtual community. Join us at 7:30 pm EST as we exhale together!
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes Tracie Berry McGhee.
So often, we as parents give it all away to our children and others leaving us depleted or empty. This week we will explore how to keep your cup full or how to replenish your capacity when empty.
Join our returning guest, licensed therapist, global speaker, talk show host and Founder of the I Define Me Movement, Tracie Berry McGhee, M. Ed, LPC for an empowering discussion.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes our resident therapist, Dr. Linda McGhee, back for our monthly open session and conversation.
Dr. Linda Fleming McGhee is a licensed clinical psychologist who speaks and writes nationally on race, education, parenting, trauma, and self-healing. She received her Psy.D. from George Washington University following a career as an attorney. Dr. McGhee is a mental health expert for the Steve Fund, an organization devoted to mental health for college students of color. She is a contributor to the Son Rise Project, a podcast in the OWN network that provides a support network for parents.
Dr. Linda joins us on the first Sunday of every month to lead an open discussion with the SonRise community on whatever topics people feel compelled to address. Don’t miss these empowering conversations.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call (Copy)
Join us on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes our resident therapist, Dr. Linda McGhee, back for our monthly open session and conversation.
Dr. Linda Fleming McGhee is a licensed clinical psychologist who speaks and writes nationally on race, education, parenting, trauma, and self-healing. She received her Psy.D. from George Washington University following a career as an attorney. Dr. McGhee is a mental health expert for the Steve Fund, an organization devoted to mental health for college students of color. She is a contributor to the Son Rise Project, a podcast in the OWN network that provides a support network for parents.
Dr. Linda joins us on the first Sunday of every month to lead an open discussion with the SonRise community on whatever topics people feel compelled to address. Don’t miss these empowering conversations.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST as Dr. Vikki welcomes , Tajala Battle.
Tajala is an accomplished professional with a career that spans decades as a certified hospitality educator, college/career advisor, nonprofit leader, educator, entrepreneur, real estate expert and author. She is the mom of a young adult daughter. With all of her success, after a series of significant losses, her world seemingly fell apart. Now she is on a personal journey of reclamation of her joy, redefining her purpose and restoring meaningful relationships, especially with her daughter.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes our resident therapist, Dr. Linda McGhee, back for our monthly open session and conversation.
Dr. Linda Fleming McGhee is a licensed clinical psychologist who speaks and writes nationally on race, education, parenting, trauma, and self-healing. She received her Psy.D. from George Washington University following a career as an attorney. Dr. McGhee is a mental health expert for the Steve Fund, an organization devoted to mental health for college students of color. She is a contributor to the Son Rise Project, a podcast in the OWN network that provides a support network for parents.
Dr. Linda joins us on the first Sunday of every month to lead an open discussion with the SonRise community on whatever topics people feel compelled to address. Don’t miss these empowering conversations.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes back, Dr. Lynn Richardson.
Dr. Lynn Richardson is an ordained minister, certified Chaplain, author, entertainment executive and celebrity financial coach. She uses her quick wit and humorous presentation style to help others face their money issues and achieve personal, professional and spiritual harmony.With almost three decades of leading roles in the financial services arena, Lynn is featured on countless media outlets nationally. She is currently the Chaplain and President/CEO of MC Lyte's Hip Hop Sisters Foundation; President/COO of MC Lyte's Sunni Gyrl Entertainment and Celebrity Mgmt firm. She is the head of Global Business Affairs for hip hop mogul, Russell Simmons where she oversees empowerment programs that impact the globe.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes back Janine Horne, MSN, Ed, RN, AHN-BC.
For many parents, the holiday season isn't just about "magic" it's about management. Between navigating family dynamics, managing household traditions (if you have them), and showing up as a present parent, the mental load can quickly shift from festive to overwhelming. When you add the weight of systemic pressures and the high expectations we place on ourselves, a "holiday burnout" is not just a phrase, it is a reality for many parents. This Sunday, join us as we dive deep into how to manage overwhelm and reclaim our joy.
Janine is an award-winning entrepreneur, dynamic keynote speaker, and the compassionate heart behind Zen Well Health—a Certified Black-Owned and Minority Business Enterprise. Driven by a deeply personal journey of healing after overcoming her own health challenges, Janine knows firsthand how the courage to embrace change can unlock profound transformation.
Her Master of Science in Nursing, advanced holistic nursing certification, and an Ed credential have given her the tools to blend evidence-based practice with intuition, creating experiences that speak directly to the soul. Don’t miss this purposeful conversation!
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us this Sunday, December 14th as we welcome back Jesaira Glover-Dulin to discuss "Authenticity: Unwrapping the Gift of You" with our amazing host Kelli Joy Richardson.
Jesaira, Executive Soul Work Specialist, Therapist, Healer, Truth-Teller is the CEO & Founder of The Oasis Sanctuary, her private therapy practice where clinical excellence meets cultural attunement. Her clients unlearn survival patterns, grief, trauma, burnout, religious deconstruction, relational pain, family dysfunction using evidence based modalities.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call (Copy)
Join us on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes our resident therapist, Dr. Linda McGhee, back for our monthly open session and conversation.
Dr. Linda Fleming McGhee is a licensed clinical psychologist who speaks and writes nationally on race, education, parenting, trauma, and self-healing. She received her Psy.D. from George Washington University following a career as an attorney. Dr. McGhee is a mental health expert for the Steve Fund, an organization devoted to mental health for college students of color. She is a contributor to the Son Rise Project, a podcast in the OWN network that provides a support network for parents.
Dr. Linda joins us on the first Sunday of every month to lead an open discussion with the SonRise community on whatever topics people feel compelled to address. Don’t miss these empowering conversations.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes Corey Minor Smith.
Prioritizing your mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Add to the familiar pressures of life the responsibility of caregiving as part of the sandwich generation and the need for mental health support skyrockets. Caring for aging parents and your own children/family is unique. It can really take an emotional toll often leading to burnout, stress and neglecting your own mental well-being. Your well-being matters too!
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes back Coach Bev Kearney to talk about “Finding gratitude despite the challenges we face”.
Beverly Kearney, affectionately known as “Coach Bev” is one of those rare visionary stars who believes that greatness exists within everyone. Her passion, gift for coaching, consulting and mentoring has inspired individuals/groups in various professions to achieve their greatest successes. Recognized as one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, Bev has been inducted to various halls of fame as a sports legend including the prestigious International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame. Her record of seven national championships is one of the highest among African-American and Female coaches in the country. She has been honored with the BET Legacy Award among many others.
Sisters Unfiltered
Get ready for Sisters Unfiltered, A Safe Space for Black Women to Have Courageous Conversations every third Wednesday of the Month. The SonRise Project hosts a monthly, FREE, virtual space for women led by Dr. Vikki Johnson. It is designed for women to share what's in their hearts amongst a supportive, nonjudgmental, virtual community. Join us at 7:30 pm EST as we exhale together! Click Here to Register for this FREE session.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
There is so much power in our connections. They either infuse us with strength, confidence and courage or simply put, they drain us. Relational equity is a real thing.
Don't carry old patterns into new seasons. Don't carry unhealthy relationships and connections into healed spaces either.
Join us as the inspirational and amazing Sylvia High joins us on 11/16 to explore how to elevate our relationships and connections so we can SOAR in our lives too.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, November 9. 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes Taharka Sankara, MSW, LCSW, LCADC.
Parents: You are not alone! Raising a child with learning disabilities, emotional disorders or autism comes with unique challenges, but also incredible triumphs.
Taharka Sankara, MSW, LCSW, LCADC is a social work entrepreneur and founder/managing member of Counseling Support Services LLC. He is a certified anger management treatment provider (AMTP) and a trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapist (TF-CBT). As a clinical consultant and facilitator, he has a way of fusing lived experiences, education and professional expertise to empower others. He is passionate about helping children and families turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes our resident therapist, Dr. Linda McGhee, back for our monthly open session and conversation.
Dr. Linda Fleming McGhee is a licensed clinical psychologist who speaks and writes nationally on race, education, parenting, trauma, and self-healing. She received her Psy.D. from George Washington University following a career as an attorney. Dr. McGhee is a mental health expert for the Steve Fund, an organization devoted to mental health for college students of color. She is a contributor to the Son Rise Project, a podcast in the OWN network that provides a support network for parents.
Dr. Linda joins us on the first Sunday of every month to lead an open discussion with the SonRise community on whatever topics people feel compelled to address. Don’t miss these empowering conversations.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join The SonRise Project this Sunday for a critical conversation on the intersection of mental wellness and self-care, especially during these chaotic and turbulent times. We're honored to welcome back Cherise Mattheson, LSW, a specialist in Trauma-Informed Care and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Cherise will help us cut through the noise and share why prioritizing your mental well-being isn't a luxury - it's an integral part of self-care and essential for resilience. Whether you're a professional managing stress, a parent navigating change or simply trying to stay grounded, you don't want to miss this!
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, October 19. 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes Diane Haskell, M.Ed.
Parents: You are not alone! Raising a child with learning disabilities, emotional disorders or autism comes with unique challenges, but also incredible triumphs.
We are honored to have as our special guest, Diane Haskell, M.Ed, a veteran educator and therapist with over 25 years experience. Her expertise spans teaching, school administration, curriculum, pioneering homeschool methods and "parent-led" intervention strategies.
Sisters Unfiltered
Get ready for Sisters Unfiltered, A Safe Space for Black Women to Have Courageous Conversations every third Wednesday of the Month. The SonRise Project hosts a monthly, FREE, virtual space for women led by Dr. Vikki Johnson. It is designed for women to share what's in their hearts amongst a supportive, nonjudgmental, virtual community. Join us at 7:30 pm EST as we exhale together! Click Here to Register for this FREE session.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes our resident therapist, Dr. Linda McGhee, back for our monthly open session and conversation.
Dr. Linda Fleming McGhee is a licensed clinical psychologist who speaks and writes nationally on race, education, parenting, trauma, and self-healing. She received her Psy.D. from George Washington University following a career as an attorney. Dr. McGhee is a mental health expert for the Steve Fund, an organization devoted to mental health for college students of color. She is a contributor to the Son Rise Project, a podcast in the OWN network that provides a support network for parents.
Dr. Linda joins us on the first Sunday of every month to lead an open discussion with the SonRise community on whatever topics people feel compelled to address. Don’t miss these empowering conversations.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes Janeica Davis.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are excited to welcome spiritual well-being expert and intuitive leader, Janeica Davis. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience, determination and courage.
As 1 of 13 children, her story is a reminder that with vision, clarity, faith and support, we can overcome even the most daunting challenges.
Join us to hear Janeica's wisdom and be inspired to tap into your own inner strength as a parent.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes Lisa McClendon.
Fragility, in general, refers to the state of being delicate or lacking physical or mental strength. It also can refer to one's susceptibility to being emotionally or psychologically harmed.
Join us as award-winning, international recording artist, Lisa McClendon shares practical tools of empowerment, resilience and healing. Her experience as the Founder of “Yeye’s Village,” a youth focused performing arts and mental wellness organization is changing lives through the arts, storytelling and advocacy.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes back Karen McKoy!
Resilience Strategist, Karen McKoy, shares her journey AFTER the loss of two children as well as a grandchild. She’ll share her journey to renewed joy. Her purpose now is to help mothers who have lost children know that even after the death of a child, you can reclaim your life.
Don’t miss this empowering conversation.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes our resident therapist, Dr. Linda McGhee, back for our monthly open session and conversation.
Dr. Linda Fleming McGhee is a licensed clinical psychologist who speaks and writes nationally on race, education, parenting, trauma, and self-healing. She received her Psy.D. from George Washington University following a career as an attorney. Dr. McGhee is a mental health expert for the Steve Fund, an organization devoted to mental health for college students of color. She is a contributor to the Son Rise Project, a podcast in the OWN network that provides a support network for parents.
Dr. Linda joins us on the first Sunday of every month to lead an open discussion with the SonRise community on whatever topics people feel compelled to address. Don’t miss these empowering conversations.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
What’s in your cup?
Join us on Sunday, August 31,, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes back Tracie Berry McGhee.
Tracie Berry-McGhee, M.Ed., LPC is the Founder of the SistaKeeper Empowerment Center, and The I Define Me Movement. She is an EmpowerNista for girls and women, social emotional learning expert, entrepreneur, licensed therapist, author, mentor and international, motivational speaker.
Don’t miss this empowering conversation.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
On Sunday, August 24th at 9 AM EST, Kelli will be joined by Sylvia High, as we gather for another powerful SonRise Sunday call.
This week, we are honored to welcome Sylvia High, Master Coach, Corporate Trainer, Author, and the visionary behind the I AM WOMAN Conference.
She'll guide us through “Permission to Thrive: Own Your Amazing” — a transformative conversation on the power of mindset and self-belief.
This is the moment for Black women, mothers, and families to rise up, not shrink. You are amazing. You are powerful. You are gifted. You are brilliant. You are the light the world needs.
💛 Join us for this inspiring hour of encouragement, empowerment, and elevation.
Sisters Unfiltered
Get ready for Sisters Unfiltered, A Safe Space for Black Women to Have Courageous Conversations every third Wednesday of the Month. The SonRise Project hosts a monthly, FREE, virtual space for women led by Dr. Vikki Johnson. It is designed for women to share what's in their hearts amongst a supportive, nonjudgmental, virtual community. Join us at 7:30 pm EST as we exhale together! Click Here to Register for this FREE session.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes Dr. LaVerne Collins.
How do you stay grounded when life is coming at you quickly? Emotional reasoning gets us stuck in situations that become difficult to get out of and free from. Join National Certified Counselor and Clinical Supervisor, Dr. LaVerne Hanes Collins as she helps us explore managing life's unexpected loss, grief, relational and mental health issues.
Collins has a dual bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and an M.S. Ed in Community Counseling from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. She holds a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling from South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary. She is certified in coaching, clinical supervision, grief, trauma, integrative nutrition coaching, mental telehealth counseling, and addiction counseling.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes our resident therapist, Dr. Linda McGhee, back for our monthly open session and conversation.
Dr. McGhee is a clinical psychologist, attorney and nationally recognized mental health expert and speaker. McGhee has been featured in the Washington Post, Forbes, New York Times, Huffington Post, and Grown and Flown. She is a compassionate leader who seeks to bridge differences and shed light. She is a consultant with corporations, trade groups and government. She trains, moderates and speaks on equity-related topics, diversity, education, parenting and mental health awareness. Her strength lies in her ability to promote healthy discussions on sensitive issues.
Dr. Linda joins us on the first Sunday of every month to lead an open discussion with the SonRise community on whatever topics people feel compelled to address. Don’t miss these empowering conversations.