Early Accountability

Our guest on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is Kina Fields, a massage therapist, trainer, and artist. Kina has struggled with anxiety and depression since childhood, but only in the past couple of years began seeking help for the resulting addictions and mental health issues, and she is here to tell us more about the role that art played in her journey as well as provide some needed advice to listeners who might also be struggling. After battling alcohol and drug addiction in an attempt to self-medicate the anxiety that took over her life and surviving multiple suicide attempts, Kina sought help through a group therapy program. In combination with her self-expression through her art, this therapy program has put her back on solid footing and given her the perspective that she desperately needed to realize that depression is real, but no one is alone in their struggle. She also encourages listeners to think about everyone in their lives who need them and the positive change that only they can bring to the world by making the best version of themselves the priority of their daily life. Kina has found freedom in creating her art and she hopes that any listeners in Atlanta can come out to her art show on March 16-17th. Topics Covered in this Episode: -How Kina uses art in her battle with depression and anxiety -Kina’s advice to others struggling with addiction or their mental health -How to react if you relapse into your old ways

Unique provides her expertise to non-profit leaders as they navigate the paperwork to achieve their 501(c)3 status, seek funding, and acquire and manage their board members. Unique recommends that individuals seeking to start their own non-profit organizations outsource this administrative work so they can focus on building their programs and establishing the mission of their organization rather than getting bogged down in the paperwork behind the organization’s functioning. The biggest mistake the Unique has observed non-profit leaders make is to create programming that does not align with the mission of the organization, so it is critical for the leaders of the organization to firmly establish their mission and programming from the beginning.

Krystal Rising is our guest on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast with Kimi Walker. Krystal is a mother of 3 boys under the age of 4 and is a writer and blogger at www.nubianwellness.com. When Krystal started blogging there, she wrote about her dating relationship with the man who would eventually become her husband, and she now focuses on healthy family relationships. Krystal’s advice about maintaining a healthy dating relationship is to keep the lines of communication open, to talk about whatever you are feeling, and to make your intentions clear with each other early on. She has noticed that relationships within the black community are viewed differently by society than other relationships, which is unwarranted. Krystal and her husband intentionally set aside time to plan out their schedules to ensure time for work, for the kids, and for their own relationship, specifically planning one date night per month. Krystal’s guidance to people who wonder if they are in an unhealthy relationship is to step back and evaluate the relationship and look for any warning signs that you might have experienced in previous unhealthy relationships. At that point, you have to decide whether you are going to stay in the relationship and communicate your concerns with your partner or if it is time for you to leave the relationship.

Our guest on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast with Kimi Walker is India Rias Thompson, communications coordinator at the Purdue University Extension, lifestyle blogger, podcast host, and Regional Director of Black Bloggers United – Indianapolis. India graduated from IUPUI with a degree in Arts and Communication Studies (Broadcasting) and she has used this background to become the social influencer and digital communications resource that she is today. India’s passion about the importance of inclusion originates from her own life experiences of being a black gay woman, making her a target for discrimination in all areas of her life, and her desire to combat this discrimination is evidenced by her confident digital presence. India gives advice to people looking to become their own hero and unapologetically pursue their own “passion project”.

Our guest on this episode of the Early Accountability podcast with Kimi Walker is Vanessa, a motivational speaker and author focused on lifestyle and personal development. Vanessa’s mother worked hard to ensure that Vanessa had a good childhood and received a quality education. However, Vanessa still had significant adversity to overcome in her formative years, including the feeling of abandonment by her father as well as enduring multiple years of sexual abuse. Losing her son, Kamden, after a short 9 months in this world taught her incredible courage, as she had a front-row seat to the joy and heartbreak of watching his life begin and end. The practices of overcoming obstacles and applying positivity deeply impacted her in this time and eventually became the subject of the book that she is in the process of writing. Through her YouTube videos and social media posts, she encourages her followers to connect with their own souls, in whatever method works best for them, and use their found power to decide where to go after experiencing a loss or obstacle. For more information on Vanessa visit earlyaccountability.com

On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast with Kimi Walker, we have Cybrina Cooper. Cybrina didn't find herself working in human resources for a fortune 500 company by sheer luck alone. Although she started at the bottom with a degree in Animal Science, she’s been able to get to the top by following a set of rules that have worked well for her. It’s been almost 5 years and she doesn’t regret any bit of accepting her initial job offer. If you’re looking to climb up the corporate ladder, then you should definitely listen to this episode!

Our guest today on the Early Accountability Podcast with Kimi Walker is Amber Cabral. Amber is a writer, a speaker, an inclusion & diversity consultant, a non-profit board member, and an execution coach. She owns a boutique consulting firm called Cabral Consulting Co. After working in the corporate world for over a decade, Amber decided it was time to start her own consulting business because she was growing increasingly frustrated with corporate politics. This move, although not easy, has been liberating for Amber as she just recently celebrated one year of self-employment. Amber shares tips on how to execute your goals and how to be accountable for your actions. As an execution coach, she has some really great ideas that can easily be put into practice!

On our second episode of the Early Accountability Podcast with Kimi Walker, we welcome guest Kristy Jones. Kristy wears many hats. She’s an educator, education administrator, a writer, a non-profit founder, and a certified life coach. She found her true purpose and passion after her daughter went to college leaving her all alone, and is now helping others achieve theirs through her life coaching business. We talk about how she was able to collaborate in writing a book where she had no idea she was a writer, how she truly found her passion and purpose through her beautiful story, and how she can help you achieve that in your self-seeking journey. For more information on Kristy Jones visit www.earlyaccountability.com

On our first episode of the Early Accountability Podcast with Kimi Walker, I introduce myself, describe early accountability and its importance, and detail topics for future shows. For more information visit www.earlyaccountability.com