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SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes back Coach Bev Kearney!
We've all done it — walked into a room carrying the weight of the world and somehow managed to smile, perform, and show up as if everything was perfectly fine.
Unprocessed pain is patient — it will wait. In this episode, we're talking about why we reach for the mask, what it's costing us, and how we begin the courageous journey of taking it off — one honest, authentic moment at a time. Because real healing starts with one simple but powerful choice — the willingness to be seen.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Radical acceptance is a powerful tool and practice. Learning to sit in the "darkness" with your child without immediately jumping to solutions doesn't come easy. Parent self-compassion is about removing the "guilt-cape" and recognizing the value of mental wellness as a parent.
Join The SonRise Project Community and special guest, suicidologist Lexi Cunningham, for an empowering conversation about doing our best not to lean into fear, but to arm ourselves as parents with the language, the tools and radical empathy.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
This Sunday, March 1 at 9:00 AM EST, Kelli welcomes back our resident therapist, Dr. Linda McGhee, for a timely and grounding conversation: March Madness & Managing Overwhelm.
It is not easy to step back as your child enters adulthood.
It is not easy to allow space for their journey toward stability.
It is not easy to watch and wait instead of fix and control.
And yet, this season asks parents to redefine their role — without losing themselves in the process.
Dr. Linda, a clinical psychologist, attorney, nationally recognized speaker, and long-standing SonRise contributor, will help us explore:
How overwhelm shows up in the body
Why secrets and silence intensify stress
How to support your adult child without abandoning your own peace
What it means to regulate before you react
If you’ve been feeling stretched…
If you’re holding more than you admit…
If stepping back feels harder than stepping in…
This space is for you.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes her son Kyle Lawson!
When we have children, no one gives us a guide book. Our Founder and CEO Kelli Richardson has made mistakes and controlled more than she listened. Many of her actions led to devastating challenges within her family.
Six years later, her oldest son Kyle is 23 living, working, and walking his own path as he lives his life on his terms.
On this 6th Anniversary of The SonRise Project, Kyle returns for candid conversation about what he thinks happened, what went wrong, and how to better communicate with each other.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes back Coach Bev Kearney!
From homelessness and a life-altering accident to coaching 7 NCAA championship teams and walking again when the world said she wouldn't, she knows better than anyone that the human spirit is fueled by one thing - LOVE. Coach Bev will dive deep into why love is the most important and powerful strategy for healing ourselves and overcoming the odds; especially during the toughest seasons with our children. Rebuilding and transforming our relationships with our children starts with LOVE.
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 countless individuals 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.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST as Kelli welcomes back Alycia Johnson.
Alycia Johnson—mother of two, wife, and someone who has stumbled more than once. She has lied to protect herself, cheated to avoid pain, and she’s not proud of those moments. She’s missed important events, lost her temper, and made choices she wishes she could take back. Alycia’s journey was anything but linear, marked by broken promises and commitments along the way.
The unexpected twist? Amid the mess and failings, she discovered a deep relationship with God that transformed her life. That spiritual connection healed her marriage, inspired her to finish her degree after 20 years, turned her home into a haven, awakened her gift for interpreting dreams, and enabled her to hear God’s voice every day.
Alycia’s life shows that living with intention isn’t about being flawless, it’s about embracing imperfection, growing through honesty, and letting grace rewrite her story.
Join Kelli and our guest, Alycia Johnson, Founder of "The 1212 Community" and "Always Journal" for a reflective, thoughtful conversation on the power of intentional living.
SonRise Sunday Support Group Call
Join us on Sunday, February 1, 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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.