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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. LaToya Gilmore.

A licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience.
Topic: Her book Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries and her journey in mental health.

2. Dr. Gilmore’s Career Path
Started in mass communication, switched to psychology after a friend's suggestion.
First psychology class sparked her passion.
Emphasizes the importance of curiosity and self-awareness in career transitions.

3. Mental Health and Career Change
Discusses fear of change and how to overcome it.
Encourages self-assessment and assertive communication.
Talks about blocking external opinions to follow personal truth.

4. Mental Health in the Black Community
Pandemic brought mental health to the forefront.
Black professionals increasingly seeking therapy for trauma, stress, and work-life balance.
Her practice is 95% African-American professionals.

5. HBCU Experience
Attended Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern University.
Highlights the affirming and empowering environment of HBCUs.
Importance of representation and academic excellence.

6. Book Discussion: Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries
Focuses on effective communication and healthy boundaries.
Addresses rigid vs. absent boundaries and their impact on relationships and self-worth.

7. Therapy Practice Model
Transitioned from in-person to fully virtual practice.
Offers flexibility for clients and shares her own experience with therapy.

8. Entrepreneurship Lessons
Graduate school didn’t teach business fundamentals.
Learned about insurance, legal structure, and accounting on the fly.
Advocates mentorship and using resources like ChatGPT (with caution).

9. Betting on Yourself
Shares her transition from full-time professor to private practice.
Advises strategic planning and exit strategies over impulsive quitting.

10. Parenting and Child Development
Warns against premature diagnoses in children.
Encourages education on developmental stages and adapting parenting strategies.

11. Future of Mental Health Education
Advocates normalization of mental health as part of routine healthcare.
Notes increased visibility in media, faith communities, and public discourse.

12. Boundaries in Social Settings
Shares how she handles unsolicited therapy requests at social events.
Emphasizes professional boundaries and offers referrals when needed.

13. Closing
Website: www.lovesupportguidance.com
Social media: Instagram @DrGilmoreShares
Encouragement to lead with gifts and keep winning.

💡 Key Takeaways
Self-awareness is the foundation for personal and professional growth.
Mental health is health—it should be normalized and prioritized.
Boundaries are essential for healthy relationships and self-care.
Entrepreneurship requires preparation beyond passion—legal, financial, and structural knowledge is key.
Representation matters—HBCUs provide affirming environments that expand possibilities.
Parenting requires education, not assumptions—developmental quirks aren’t always disorders.

🗣️ Notable Quotes

“You have to allow your voice to be above the external voices and opinions.”

“The individuals around you are not mind readers.”

“The pandemic put us on the forefront of mental health… you had to sit at home with your own thoughts.”

“Everyone is not going to be my client, but I do have resources.”

“Mental wellness is just another leg of healthcare. That’s all it is.”

“Don’t quit because you’re mad. Have an exit strategy.”

“Boundaries can be rigid or absent—both can disrupt your life.”

 

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

 

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed&nbsp;Dr. LaToya Gilmore.
A licensed professional counselor with 20+ years of experience.
<ul>
<li>Topic: Her book Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries and her journey in mental health.</li>
</ul>
2. Dr. Gilmore&rsquo;s Career Path
<ul>
<li>Started in mass communication, switched to psychology after a friend's suggestion.</li>
<li>First psychology class sparked her passion.</li>
<li>Emphasizes the importance of curiosity and self-awareness in career transitions.</li>
</ul>
3. Mental Health and Career Change
<ul>
<li>Discusses fear of change and how to overcome it.</li>
<li>Encourages self-assessment and assertive communication.</li>
<li>Talks about blocking external opinions to follow personal truth.</li>
</ul>
4. Mental Health in the Black Community
<ul>
<li>Pandemic brought mental health to the forefront.</li>
<li>Black professionals increasingly seeking therapy for trauma, stress, and work-life balance.</li>
<li>Her practice is 95% African-American professionals.</li>
</ul>
5. HBCU Experience
<ul>
<li>Attended Prairie View A&amp;M and Texas Southern University.</li>
<li>Highlights the affirming and empowering environment of HBCUs.</li>
<li>Importance of representation and academic excellence.</li>
</ul>
6. Book Discussion: Communication Skills for Healthier Boundaries
<ul>
<li>Focuses on effective communication and healthy boundaries.</li>
<li>Addresses rigid vs. absent boundaries and their impact on relationships and self-worth.</li>
</ul>
7. Therapy Practice Model
<ul>
<li>Transitioned from in-person to fully virtual practice.</li>
<li>Offers flexibility for clients and shares her own experience with therapy.</li>
</ul>
8. Entrepreneurship Lessons
<ul>
<li>Graduate school didn&rsquo;t teach business fundamentals.</li>
<li>Learned about insurance, legal structure, and accounting on the fly.</li>
<li>Advocates mentorship and using resources like ChatGPT (with caution).</li>
</ul>
9. Betting on Yourself
<ul>
<li>Shares her transition from full-time professor to private practice.</li>
<li>Advises strategic planning and exit strategies over impulsive quitting.</li>
</ul>
10. Parenting and Child Development
<ul>
<li>Warns against premature diagnoses in children.</li>
<li>Encourages education on developmental stages and adapting parenting strategies.</li>
</ul>
11. Future of Mental Health Education
<ul>
<li>Advocates normalization of mental health as part of routine healthcare.</li>
<li>Notes increased visibility in media, faith communities, and public discourse.</li>
</ul>
12. Boundaries in Social Settings
<ul>
<li>Shares how she handles unsolicited therapy requests at social events.</li>
<li>Emphasizes professional boundaries and offers referrals when needed.</li>
</ul>
13. Closing
<ul>
<li>Website: www.lovesupportguidance.com</li>
<li>Social media: Instagram @DrGilmoreShares</li>
<li>Encouragement to lead with gifts and keep winning.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
💡 Key Takeaways
<ul>
<li>Self-awareness is the foundation for personal and professional growth.</li>
<li>Mental health is health&mdash;it should be normalized and prioritized.</li>
<li>Boundaries are essential for healthy relationships and self-care.</li>
<li>Entrepreneurship requires preparation beyond passion&mdash;legal, financial, and structural knowledge is key.</li>
<li>Representation matters&mdash;HBCUs provide affirming environments that expand possibilities.</li>
<li>Parenting requires education, not assumptions&mdash;developmental quirks aren&rsquo;t always disorders.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
🗣️ Notable Quotes
<blockquote>
&ldquo;You have to allow your voice to be above the external voices and opinions.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The individuals around you are not mind readers.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The pandemic put us on the forefront of mental health&hellip; you had to sit at home with your own thoughts.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Everyone is not going to be my client, but I do have resources.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Mental wellness is just another leg of healthcare. That&rsquo;s all it is.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Don&rsquo;t quit because you&rsquo;re mad. Have an exit strategy.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Boundaries can be rigid or absent&mdash;both can disrupt your life.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
<hr>
&nbsp;
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
&nbsp;

Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!

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https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations

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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!
https://www.moneymakingconversations.com
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