If we didn't have mental health issues before, we certainly have them now. But what if you grew up in a cultural environment where you weren't allowed to be emotional- much less ask for professional help? I watched Carlita Victoria stand in the MIDDLE of #blm, in the MIDDLE of the pandemic, and announce her unbelievable mental health initiative for people of color. Carlita took her OWN struggle with her emotional wellness, turned it into a healing mechanism for the community, and shared it with us.

Learn more about Carlita at www.carlitavictoria.com & on Instagram @itscarlitav as well as Darkness RISING at www.darknessrisingproject.org & on Instagram @darknessrisingproject

You can find Sheri at www.rock-the-audition.com or on Instagram @rocktheaudition

To find more info about the podcast via bpn.fm/CauseAnEffect

Produced by Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Brittany Bigelow. Edited by Kyle Moore.