Meet The Squad
Niki Powell-Cottman
Founder & Editor in Chief
"One thing I'll never change about myself is my compassion and empathy for people."
TJ Woodard
Managing Editor
"When I look in the mirror I see a strong beautiful woman of God."
KeErica Parker
Asst. Managing Editor
"When I look in the mirror I see: A loving, open, courageous woman"
"I maintain my mental strength by remembering the reason I fight and doing what’s right."
Kena’i Hollingsworth
Fashion Director
Amanda Fludd, LCSW-R
Editor of Therapy is Dope & Contributing Writer
"I take care of my mental health by staying active through running. It's where I'm the most free and it automatically reduces stress."
Vanity Dawson, CMHC, NCC
Editor & Contributing Writer
"I maintain my mental strength by focusing on God, engaging in activities that I enjoy, and different therapy."
Lex Mogan
Editor of Youth Zone & Contributing Writer
"One thing I'll never change about myself is my compassion and empathy for people."
Yeny Ferreras
Graphic Designer
"Mental health means to me having peace of mind, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence."
Talona Smith
Contributing Writer
"I maintain my mental strength with a prayer, a support team that does not allow me to give up, taking one day at a time, counseling, yoga, and thanking God for saving me from myself."
Kendra Hathaway, MA, LLMT, FLE
Contributing Writer
"When I look in the mirror I see a woman of strength and love. One who has been through many adversities, but also one who has been made stronger because of her struggles."
Torre "Tor" White
Contributing Writer
"One thing I'll never change about myself is my compassion and empathy for people."
SheVonne Grose, MFT
Contributing Writer
Ebony Columbus
Intern
"A word people often use to describe me is resilient."
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Andrea Hayden
Contributing Writer
"When I look in the mirror, I see a beautiful woman that loves God so much. A woman that has overcome so many obstacles and knows that without God, I would not be here."
RJ Sterling
Comic Illustrator
I maintain my mental strength by exercising, making time for things I love and being around positive people.
Youth Squad
Nina Hollingsworth
Admin. Asst. & Contributing Writer
"I maintain my mental strength by reading my words of affirmations."
Youth Contributing Writer
"When I look in the mirror I see a woman of strength and love. One who has been through many adversities, but also one who has been made stronger because of her struggles."