In this special episode of No Crystal Stair Podcast,  Habeebah pays tribute to her beloved brother, Hashim Rasheed, by welcoming the first male guest to the show. Habeebah sits down with Archie Green, widely known as The Cope Dealer, a remarkable individual who is a son, mental health advocate, hip-hop artist, and the founder of Peel Dem Layers Back—a non-profit organization with a mission to educate, empower, and equip Black men and boys with the essential tools needed to live mentally healthy lives through healing hang-outs and cultural artistic expression, all while representing the hip-hop culture.

During their conversation, Archie shares with listeners the challenges arising from the lack of available Black male therapists or therapists of color. He courageously opens up about his personal journey and shares how having access to a Black male mental health professional helped him begin to understand his mental health needs, allowing him ultimately to transform the pain of living with major depressive disorder into a purposeful song called "Layers," which quickly went viral.

Archie invites listeners to reconsider the value of therapy, emphasizing the importance of honesty and trust within the therapeutic relationship. He passionately encourages individuals to embrace the power of vulnerability, highlighting how our stories of resilience can offer hope and inspiration to others navigating their own challenges.

Listeners are encouraged to support the work of Archie's organization, Peel Dem Layers Back and to connect with the work he is doing at NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Stream Archie's album, The Cope Dealer, on your favorite platform. Follow Archie on Instagram and Twitter using his handle @the_cope_delear.

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In this episode of No Crystal Stair Podcast, host Habeebah engages in a profound conversation with Kyonna F. Brown, The Forgiveness Expert. Kyonna's inspiring story encompasses multiple roles in her life as a mother of a son, suicide survivor turned advocate, pastor, author, and owner of Pooch Styles pet care salon. Kyonna reveals the mental imprisonment she endured before finding herself behind bars for a challenging four-year period. She opens up about the struggles she faced while desperately seeking the love and acceptance of her absent father. Kyonna shares her transformative journey of forgiveness, which began by extending forgiveness to her father before extending it to herself. Kyonna invites listeners to embark on their own personal journey of forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of confronting pain head-on and detaching from traditional beliefs about self-prioritization.

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In this episode, host Habeebah sits down with Tiffany Lewis, a remarkable woman who wears multiple hats: mother of three, community servant, Army Veteran, and the Founder of TJL Collections. Tiffany's brand caters specifically to tall women, providing fashion that combines style, fit, and length.

Tiffany opens up about the unique challenges faced by tall women when it comes to self-confidence. She shares her personal journey and how she has navigated through the complexities of embracing her own height. Additionally, Tiffany sheds light on the impact of the pandemic on her business and the wider fashion industry. She discusses the hurdles faced by her and many others, including significant delays in the supply chain, with estimated wait times exceeding 30 days for fabrics to fulfill customer orders.

Drawing from her own experiences, Tiffany emphasizes the importance of having a supportive village. She shares how her community has played a crucial role in helping her overcome battles with postpartum depression and find strength in difficult times. Through TJL Collections, Tiffany spreads a powerful message of inspiration embodied in her clothing line: "Let your light shine bright from the inside out."

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