Essential Conversations With The Mcghees

Israel and Jennifer McGhee talk with Taurian Deveaux of Taurian Deveaux's Agronomy and Music Ministry about vital information that will propel the African American community into a self sufficient food future. We discuss the future of Black Farming and the need to shift from traditional models of agriculture to models which are in line with our natural permaculture tradition, why it's essential we are involved in the production of our food and how we can make an economically viable future from this. Taurian Deveaux is the director of Taurian Deveaux's Agronomy and Music Ministry, a non profit focused on community outreach, agriculture, music and literacy programs. She is 31 years old and has lived in 5 countries where she learned a variety of farming principals that can be implemented in underserved African American communities. She is the mother of 1 and resides in Kern County, California.

Israel and Jennifer McGhee talk with Marquita Johnson about what blocks families from seeking mental health and counseling services in the Black family. She provides resources that are cultural competent and created for Black families including helpful tips on how to address parenting, relationships, and modeling healthy relationship. We dive head first into the stigma and silence surrounding mental health and wellness and its impact on Black Families. Marquita Johnson is a graduate of Mercer University with a Master of Science in Community Counseling and Master of Divinity. Marquita received her undergraduate degree from Georgia State University in Psychology & Sociology. She is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia, a nationally certified counselor, distance credentialed counselor, pastoral counselor, speaker, and dating coach! She has a private practice located in the heart of Atlanta and another satellite location south of the city. She offers online counseling and coaching. Her specialtie

Israel and Jennifer McGhee talk with Quisha of SuperWomanly.com about the femininity and power of the Black Woman. Are femininity and power synonymous? Do women mistake their softness for weakness? Do we really need to be Strong Black Women? Quisha is a devoted wife and mother of 4 (2 bio, 2 bonus) and business woman. She has always had a special place in her heart for women. Being able to relate to women on so many levels gives her a perspective that is truly unique. She founded the Super Womanly blog in September of 2017 to inspire and provide advice to wives and wives to be of blended families.  

Israel and Jennifer McGhee talk with Mora Spicer and Hassahn Liggins authors of "Soles for Sale" about their new book and healing the Black Community after the devastation of the Crack Cocaine era. "Soles for Sale" gives a detailed history of a phenomenon, which hit the Black Community with a devastating blow in the middle to late 1980's and continued through the end of the twentieth century. Effects of crack cocaine have continued well into the twenty first century.  Mora Spicer II obtained his B.A. in Sociology from Western Illinois University and Masters in Social Work from Chicago State University. Mora is also certified as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Illinois. Mr. Spicer has worked, consulted and volunteered at both sate and non-profit entities. Mora has over 13 years of experience in the social work field. Mora is married to Nicole Spicer, EdS and they have two sons Mora III and Mason Spicer. Mora is also an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Whether behind the scen

In this episode Mr. and Mrs. McGhee talk with LaChelle Barnett, CEO & Strategy Consultant at The Reset Room. Transforming and healing the Black Family is no small task and there are multiple areas that must be improved in order for us as a people to see the emotional, spiritual, economic, political improvements that we desire to see. One thing that we all can do, if we made the choice, is to simply take responsibility for raising productive, happy members of society and eventually being willing to help one other family. LaChelle Barnett, LCSW, LCAC and post doctorate candidate with years of experience in the training and teaching industry- having helped hundreds of clients and trained professionals gain the knowledge and skill to build a life that they can be proud of. From being a licensed therapist, traveling consultant to an adjunct professor LaChelle is gifted to help you and your business transition from your present place to your next level, strategically and with momentum. She is the CEO & Stra

Israel and Jennifer McGhee talk with Alesia Glass-Rhodes on this episode of Essential Conversations with the McGhees. They talk with Alesia about the 5 essentials to rebuilding the Black Family partnerships as well as how to recover when the relationship breaks down and whether or not the "village mentality" works for today's modern family. Alesia Glass-Rhodes, is a speaker, author and Chief Operations Officer for Trinity Life Solutions, a behavioral health service for adolescent youth and families. Alesia has been active int he mental health/ social services industry for over 13 years, assisting families with moving from crisis to stability. In addition to her professional endeavors, Alesia is active in her community serving as a member of the Board of Directors for several nonprofit organizations. Her undeniable love and passion to strengthen families has propelled her career and community outreach efforts to incredible heights. Alesia also enjoys being a other of a beautiful little girl named Alannah and a

Israel and Jennifer McGhee are joined by Kiaundra Jackson, LMFT of KW Couples Therapy to discuss healthy relationships.  Kiaundra Jackson has been featured in The Huffington Post as one of the '10 Black Female Therapists You Should Know.' She is also a speaker, author and trusted Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that gets results. She specializes in individual couples and family therapy, and works in a private practice setting in Los Angeles, CA. She is currently serving a broad spectrum of adult clients. Among her areas of expertise are: Premarital and Marital Issues, Anger Management, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transition, Grief, Loss and Bereavement and Faith Based Counseling. Her therapeutic approach is holistic, eclectic and tailored to her client(s) needs to make sure each person is cared for biologically, emotionally and spiritually.

Israel and Jennifer McGhee talk with Erica Hill of Create your Fabulous Life about the power of creating a vision board with and for your family. Erica Hill is known as the Self Discovery Empowerment Coach. She helps women discover the true essence of their greatness so that they can create a fabulous life that is full of freedom, fun and peace. She works with women that are up to BIG things in life but they are held back from dis-empowering internal conversations that keep them stuck in an inauthentic way of being.Erica is also the author of Money Management Strategies for Kids and the co-author of No More Chains book in which she is featured in the Movie Documentary for this book along with Paul C. Brunson which was featured on the Oprah Winfrey network. In addition to begin an author and coach, Erica is also an empowerment speaker and business woman. Erica is a woman that truly practices what she teaches. She loves to laugh, live and create fabulous experiences.   The McGhees have created the perfect

Welcome to Essential Conversations with The McGhees where Mr. and Mrs. McGhee have real, honest conversation about how to transform and heal the Black community. On this first episode The McGhees introduce who they are and share why they are so passionate about changing the Black Community by healing and transforming the Black Family. Israel "Mindset Shifter" McGhee sole purpose is to build and renew people's mind, body and soul. His love for helping people shift their mindsets and build and renew themselves started out of his own shift via fitness. He renewed himself first via sports transitioning to powerlifting and ultimately becoming a body builder. What he learned most throughout his journey is that to achieve anything one must first shift their mindset. He is quoted as saying "Your Addictions lead to Your Convictions which lead to your Greatness". What are you addicted to is the question? Ms. Jennifer Pink aka Mrs. Jennifer McGhee is a MOMpreneur whose mission simply put is to assist mothers in reconnec