Expert coach, mentor, and regular SonRise guest Sylvia High graced us with her powerful presence as we explored the question: What if we relished the power of a new year and day? What does a new day bring in 2023? Let's chart our personal path and explore our limitless possibilities with Sylvia High of Aiming High and Momentum Education.

Getting blindsided by obstacles and constantly putting out fires while making alternate plans on the fly can be exhausting. What if we told you that with intentionality, you can cast a vision that helps keep you on target in achieving your goals? We can't think of a better way to kick off 2023!

Season's Greetings SonRise family! We have a very special Christmas blessing planned for you this Sunday, as Dr. Vikki Johnson returns with a special Christmas morning message on the gift of “Soul Wealth”. Join our village for a special 30-minute edition of SonRise to kick off this beautiful morning.

When your internet connection is spotty, you are often advised to unplug your modem for ten seconds to allow the system to reboot. What if the same thing worked for us as people when struggling with outdated paradigms that are counterproductive to our optimal functioning?

Many people find themselves in red and green this season as office soirees and "Ugly Christmas Sweater" events pop up on their calendars. But what happens when you find yourself wearing blue? The holiday season is often viewed as a time of joy; however, for some, the holidays can trigger quite different emotions.

You may remember the lyrics to Karyn White's 1988 hit "Superwoman," you might have even sung your heart out. Still, after facing life's demands and challenges all these years, those lyrics seem to resonate slightly differently. This Sunday, expert guest speaker Adjoa B. Asamoah will discuss "The Superwoman Syndrome" and tackle perceptions and paradigms that often leave us damaged and drained.

Black people in America are regularly faced with many challenges. Many of these challenges stem from racism in our communities, schools, and government policies. When you couple this with the fact that racism can harm your mental health, there is no wonder that there is a mental health crisis in our community. Fortunately, once we can identify an issue, we are then empowered to take action to mitigate its impact.

Everly Kearney, a resident guest of The SonRise Project, shares wisdom from her critically acclaimed book, Believe It. Speak It. Do It.: Finding Peace Within Your Purpose. Bev shares powerful principles and parental tips to help us as we begin to navigate this holiday season. Join us to learn how to push past stagnation and Do! We can't wait to see you on the call!

Black people in America are regularly faced with many challenges. Many of these challenges stem from racism in our communities, schools, and government policies. When you couple this with the fact that racism can harm your mental health, there is no wonder that there is a mental health crisis in our community. Fortunately, once we can identify an issue, we are then empowered to take action to mitigate its impact.

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month! Our first Sunday in November is another sunset conversation with Shewonia Bowman, an expert speaker who is back to share her insights on providing care for loved ones who battle Alzheimer's disease.

Adrienne (Alexander) Allen handles PR for some of the biggest names in the TV and digital world. Yet many people don't know her personal story of living with parents who struggled with mental illness and addiction. Join us as Adrienne, author of "My Parents Have a Drug Problem," shares her deeply personal story and discusses the effects of parental drug addiction on young children.

October is National ADHD Awareness Month! This Sunday, October 23rd, we welcome back Torrian Timms, M.Ed, to talk about the uniqueness of the human brain and how the ADHD brain is different from what is expected or typical. Listen in as she deconstructs ableism in parenting and provides tools we can implement at home or school to support our children living with ADHD!

Hiding in the background often feels like the safest option; however, there comes a time when we must all emerge from the shadows and walk boldly into the marvelous light to which we have each been called. Join us as our special guest and resident expert Sylvia High returns for an intimate discussion on how to EMERGE:

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Join us as Rafiah Maxie, Mother, Advocate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Founder of Soul Survivors of Chicago, NFP, talks about the tragic loss of her son, Jamal, who completed suicide in her home. Learn how she turned her pain into purpose and began to navigate life following this unimaginable incident.

Sometimes life finds us caught in the middle of two competing priorities while struggling to find a way to balance it all. Join us as The SonRise Project's own Kelly Chapman shares more about being in the sandwich generation. Hear what she learned about navigating the healthcare system, elder care support services, and survival.

Well-being is a skill that can be learned, and there are key components of creating well-being for ourselves and our children. Resident expert Sharon Green will help us learn how to create GRACE (Gratitude, Resiliency, Acceptance, Compassion, and Encouragement) when facing challenges and choices.

We all go through trauma. No matter the age, trauma can define our lives (if we allow it). Fortunately, we get to determine our narratives and actions around the trauma.

Join International Keynote Speaker/1988 U.S. Olympian Leslie Maxie and her aunt and certified (non-practicing) therapist, Dr. J.H. Williams, as they share Leslie's story of surviving assault as a member of the largest class action lawsuit ever levied against a university.

Building bridges to strong boys, who ultimately develop into strong, functional men, is a socialization process that helps them assume their proper place in this world. Socialization is a powerful tool for preparing youth to navigate the labyrinthine corridors of society, and it is one of Dr. Rick Wallace's passion points. .

Whether you are helping a loved one through recovery from addiction or helping them to get connected to mental health care resources, the process in itself can feel like a remarkable undertaking. Join us as we discuss balancing being a caregiver and caring for yourself during Treatment and Education Month.

Yes, it's happening. We are very excited to welcome Will Jawando to the SonRise Project platform! Finally, the long-awaited conversation is upon us!

We will discuss overcoming the odds, returning from challenges, and more tomorrow. We look forward to the conversation.