Jazzmine Olivia discusses what it meant for her to lose family in a short period of time, how she found ways of coping with grief, and what grief has taught her. 

Being Olivia

Being Olivia: What the Hell is Up With Grief?

Join Jazzmine Olivia and guest Jordan Brooks as they share how to talk with your partner about "Loving Someone Through Pain" episodes.  Jordan Brooks is an artist, trainer, muralist, coach, and facilitator. His primary mediums are pen and ink, acrylics, spray paint, and digital painting. As the owner of KNWSLF, he believes that “Creating leads to mastery of self.” He has always made art to share his innermost thoughts, feelings, and the things he loves. Jordan has spent many years working in Higher Education, focusing on inclusion, identity development, and self-expression which required him to work on himself a lot. Through KNWSLF and his art, he hopes to share that process with you, so you might make it your own. Connect with Jordan on Instagram at knwslf.art or www.knwslfart.com.

Being Olivia: Loving Someone Through Pain Extra Clip

Join Jazzmine Olivia and guest Jordan Brooks as they share their experience being husband and wife during Jazzmine's process of healing. Jordan asks Jazzmine questions on what it meant for her to be a 'healing partner'.  Jordan Brooks is an artist, trainer, muralist, coach, and facilitator. His primary mediums are pen and ink, acrylics, spray paint, and digital painting. As the owner of KNWSLF, he believes that “Creating leads to mastery of self.” He has always made art to share his innermost thoughts, feelings, and the things he loves. Jordan has spent many years working in Higher Education, focusing on inclusion, identity development, and self-expression which required him to work on himself a lot. Through KNWSLF and his art, he hopes to share that process with you, so you might make it your own. Connect with Jordan on Instagram at knwslf.art or www.knwslfart.com.

Being Olivia: Loving Someone Through Pain Part 3

Join Jazzmine Olivia and guest Jordan Brooks as they share their experience being husband and wife during Jazzmine's process of healing. Jordan will share his perspective on what it takes to be a partner of someone who has experienced trauma. Jordan Brooks is an artist, trainer, muralist, coach, and facilitator. His primary mediums are pen and ink, acrylics, spray paint, and digital painting. As the owner of KNWSLF, he believes that “Creating leads to mastery of self.” He has always made art to share his innermost thoughts, feelings, and the things he loves. Jordan has spent many years working in Higher Education, focusing on inclusion, identity development, and self-expression which required him to work on himself a lot. Through KNWSLF and his art, he hopes to share that process with you, so you might make it your own. Connect with Jordan on Instagram at knwslf.art or www.knwslfart.com.

Being Olivia: Loving Someone Through Pain Part 2

Join Jazzmine Olivia and guest Jordan Brooks as they share their experience being husband and wife during Jazzmine's process of healing. Jordan will share his perspective on what it takes to be a partner of someone who has experienced trauma.  Jordan Brooks is an artist, trainer, muralist, coach, and facilitator. His primary mediums are pen and ink, acrylics, spray paint, and digital painting. As the owner of KNWSLF, he believes that “Creating leads to mastery of self.” He has always made art to share his innermost thoughts, feelings, and the things he loves. Jordan has spent many years working in Higher Education, focusing on inclusion, identity development, and self-expression which required him to work on himself a lot. Through KNWSLF and his art, he hopes to share that process with you, so you might make it your own. Connect with Jordan on Instagram at knwslf.art or www.knwslfart.com. 

Being Olivia: Loving Someone Through Pain Part 1

Jazzmine Olivia interviews Dr. Tiffany Reed in this 3-part discussion of how do we show up, heal, and thrive in spaces as Black women. Originally from Gary, Indiana, Dr. Tiffany Reed began her journey in student affairs at Indiana University Purdue University (IUPUI), receiving her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2010 and later receiving her Master of Arts in Higher Education at Rowan University. This spring Dr. Reed will receive her Doctorate in Higher Education and Leadership from Maryville University. Tiffany has over 10 years of experience within student affairs, whether residential life, student activities, scholar and mentorship programs, diversity and inclusion, and student leadership, she strives to create an inclusive collegiate experience for all students. Spilling the TEA: Black Identity in sister circles at PWIs(Research Abstract) Sister circles have become a strategy for identity growth space for Black/ African American women. Black woman face numerous issues on college campuses and in society, there is lack of formal safe spaces for them to unpack and manage the weight of microaggressions and campus climate concerns at predominately White institutions (Croom, Beatty, Acker, & Butler, 2017; Porter & Dean, 2015; Winkle-Wagner, 2010). Using a qualitative research design, Black feminist thought (Collins, 2000), and Black Racial Identity development (Cross, 1978) for the theoretical framework, this study examined the experience of 14 collegiate Black women and their racial development within a sister circle program. The sister circle program, Sister T.E.A., at Nichole University, a predominately White private institution in the Midwest, was selected for the research site. Using thematic analysis, the researcher identified three themes: sense of belonging, Black girl magic/ mountain, and sisterhood space.

Being Olivia: Healing Through Black Girl Magic Part 3

Being Olivia: Healing Through Black Girl Magic Part 2

Jazzmine Olivia interviews Dr. Tiffany Reed in this 3-part discussion of how do we show up, heal, and thrive in spaces as Black women.  Originally from Gary, Indiana, Dr. Tiffany Reed began her journey in student affairs at Indiana University Purdue University (IUPUI), receiving her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 2010 and later receiving her Master of Arts in Higher Education at Rowan University. This spring Dr. Reed will receive her Doctorate in Higher Education and Leadership from Maryville University. Tiffany has over 10 years of experience within student affairs, whether residential life, student activities, scholar and mentorship programs, diversity and inclusion, and student leadership, she strives to create an inclusive collegiate experience for all students. Spilling the TEA: Black Identity in sister circles at PWIs(Research Abstract) Sister circles have become a strategy for identity growth space for Black/ African American women. Black woman face numerous issues on college campuses and in society, there is lack of formal safe spaces for them to unpack and manage the weight of microaggressions and campus climate concerns at predominately White institutions (Croom, Beatty, Acker, & Butler, 2017; Porter & Dean, 2015; Winkle-Wagner, 2010). Using a qualitative research design, Black feminist thought (Collins, 2000), and Black Racial Identity development (Cross, 1978) for the theoretical framework, this study examined the experience of 14 collegiate Black women and their racial development within a sister circle program. The sister circle program, Sister T.E.A., at Nichole University, a predominately White private institution in the Midwest, was selected for the research site. Using thematic analysis, the researcher identified three themes: sense of belonging, Black girl magic/ mountain, and sisterhood space.

Being Olivia: Healing Through Black Girl Magic Part 1

Host Jazzmine Olivia goes over what it means to talk with your loved ones about your trauma experience. We go over the challenges, what she has learned and the ways you can start that conversation. *Intro is under construction*

Being Olivia: Let's Have that Conversation

Host Jazzmine Olivia gives insight into a song that resonates with her healing journey, "Heavy" by Kiana Lede feat. Jennifer Lewis.  *I do not own this music or the rights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkLA0p4BTTs

Being Olivia: When You Are Ready Bonus Episode

Host Jazzmine Olivia shares the trouble that comes with starting your healing journey - your barriers. The reasons preventing us from making the choice to schedule that counseling appointment, being unwilling to share with folks closest to us that we are struggling, and the constant reminders that we don't have time to put in the work. Learn how to understand these barriers and address them little by little.

Being Olivia: When You Are Ready, But Everything Else Isn't.

Host, Jazzmine Olivia, shares how she knew it was time to start her healing journey. Learn how to honor your body and start the process of using resources, such as counseling to start unpacking what it means to heal. 

Being Olivia: Knowing When It Is Time

Host Jazzmine Olivia shares her vision for revamping the Being Olivia podcast. Learn how she has come to understand her healing journey.

Being Olivia: Pheonix Rising

How are you understanding self-care and the idea of putting yourself first? This episode we are unpacking the difference and what it takes to reflect on actively practicing self preservation.

Being Olivia: Self Care vs Self Preservation

Welcome back! We are unpacking for the summer. What are ways you are using summer fun and entertainment as mechanisms to heal? I'm sharing my catch-up with Grey's Anatomy, music, reading and more.

Being Olivia: Summertime Healing

Jazzmine Olivia enters her 30s in the process of healing as a black woman. Follow her on her journey as she heals from trauma, explores relationships and self, and comes into her newfound strength as an advocate, entrepreneur, and educator. Jazzmine Olivia is a equity coordinator, health educator, and Doula. She is the daughter of an immigrant mother, raised as a middle child in an urban/suburban environment. As a practicing birth and fertility doula, Olivia thrives in her passion to support womxn of color and diverse backgrounds. Follow her @JaiOliveWellness on all social media platforms.

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