Being Olivia

Jazzmine Olivia explains how manifesting can be a powerful tool to get through the next season of life. Learn how to focus on the changes and things you want for your future while doing internal work for your healing. 

Jazzmine Olivia shares her experience of mothering herself through her healing journey. Learn how to connect the practice and realities of self-mothering, taking care of little you, and how to make room for loving yourself through the highs and lows. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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*

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Exploring being a woman of color on a spiritual journey.

We are exiting this amazing journey in addressing the 'weight' in our life. This episode we are focusing on maintenance. How do you maintain focus on your journey? Listen for helpful tips!

I want you to start strategizing how you want to tackle what is weighing you down.