~ About This Life ~
Welcome to About This Life! Here, we celebrate the journey of renewal and transformation. Our mission is to help you break free from limiting mindsets and heal emotional wounds, empowering your mind, body, and spirit to thrive. Every content features powerful stories and heartfelt conversations that reveal how simple shifts in thought and belief can lead to profound changes in your life. Tune in for practical insights and inspiration designed to motivate you to take action and transform your life—one day at a time.
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Episodes
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Freedom fighter, orator and prolific writer Frederick Douglass said, "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
Are we building strong children? Are we providing an equitable conversation for black boys?Today's conversation focuses on how well educators do, or don't, teach our sons of color.
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
When the world is against you, it's a fight to survive every day. Being a target of hate and coming out whole requires a supernatural strenth. For every mother that has to lift your son's head up high, HOLD ON. ~
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
From our ancestral heritage, we were given wisdom and wealth. What would you do differently if you knew your legacy? How might this change the way you love yourself? Today's author is Molesey Crawford, Author of Unlocking the Queen Code. ~
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
There is an approach that is a WIN for our students. Arts Integration, when coupled with content areas, addresses critical thinking skills and social emotional learning. This episode focused on student engagement to improve our children's lives. ~
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
You've heard talk about life coaches. What exactly do they do and how can they help you? Certified life and health coach Vickie Poole walks us through how coaching can change your life. ~
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step." Chinese proverb. Black women are walking to improve their health, bring about positive change in our communities and sharing our history. Habibah Jackson is one of the leaders in the Eastern region of the US.
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
If you sacrifice your passion or your dream for a practical living, you may want to check out Madeline's path to creating the life she wants. Enjoy ~
About Ann Marie
Ann Marie is an experienced wellness advocate and educator with a diverse background in teaching, speaking, and writing. Passionate about connecting mind, body, and soul, she utilizes activities such as dance and strength conditioning to promote holistic well-being. A skilled writer and poet, Ann Marie has been featured in various publications and events, including the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s Restorying Project and the Smithsonian Institution's Poetry Slam 2024.
As a facilitator, she has designed impactful workshops for teens and launched the "About This Life" podcast, along with the "Becoming Enough" online community. With a Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction and National Board Certification, Ann Marie mentors both students and educators, fostering creativity and resilience through arts integration.
Her extensive experience includes managing significant budgets for health campaigns, developing public information and educational programs, and securing grants for student enrichment. In 2014, she was honored as Teacher of the Year in her district. Ann Marie is dedicated to promoting healing through poetry, supporting individuals in overcoming life challenges, and helping them find their voice.
