After some much-needed time away, Carmen Jimenez-Pride returns to The Evending Tea Podcast with fresh clarity and renewed purpose. In this short trailer, she shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her pause, the uncertainty about the direction of the platform, and her decision to come back focused and intentional. Get ready for more raw, honest conversations about entrepreneurship, mental health, and real life. It’s time to pour a cup and reconnect — the tea is just getting started. ☕💬

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My reflections on a social media post

It's okay to support another person who is doing something similar to you. It won't hurt your business. If anything it will help you both. Competition happens at the bottom and collaboration happens at the top.

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I will be bringing the Evening Tea back for season two! See you soon! 

Reflection..... How often do you reflect and what lessons do you learn? 

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Before you settle in with your favorite cup of tea or beverage of choice this is not a regular episode of the Evening Tea. I wanted to share with you information about my participation in the book Pearls.

I'm excited about my collaboration with Sharvette Mitchell in our new book PEARLS! Pre-order yours now at https://mitchellproductions.my.canva.site/carmen

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Join me for a cultivating conversation with Margaret L. Conley

Margaret L. Conley is the Executive Director of MLC Consulting LLC and the President of Mending Life Concepts Empowerment Group, Inc.  

Margaret is a Licensed Clinical Social worker in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee where she provides crisis services and trauma-focused clinical therapy. She is trained as a trauma therapist in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Adlerian Play Therapy, and Brainspotting. Margaret is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator and LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator. 

Margaret is a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor endorsed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. 

Margaret received her Bachelor of Art focused on Sociology and Anthropology with a concentration in child welfare services. from Valdosta State University. She received her Master of Social Work degree from Clark Atlanta University in 2009. Margaret completed her Masters of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center in 2013. 

Margaret has produced an evidence-based model which is a clinically aligned theological method designed for use by clergy, academics, and clinicians to help lead the conversation around Faith-Based Trauma in individual and community settings. She is the founder of Healthy and Holy® Conversations and the producer of the Healthy and Holy® Summit. 

Website: https://www.healthyholyconversations.org 

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It is National Play Therapy Week and I'm taking this time to reflect on how I play and take time for myself. Do you?