S4 Ep 8: Curating Safe Spaces in our Creative Work with D’Shonda Brown (IG Live Replay)

 D'Shonda Brown currently serves as the Associate Editor of ESSENCE's Girls United. As a Brooklyn native and Spelman College alumna with a BA in English, D'Shonda has a deep - rooted appreciation for Black women, culture, hip-hop, and style. A suicide attempt survivor, rape survivor, and mental health advocate, D'Shonda 's mission is to be a voice for the voiceless, have tough conversations through her writing and destigmatize negative connotations through her work. Over the years, D'Shonda has interviewed notable influencers, celebrities, and public figures including Gabrielle Union, Chloe x Halle, Desus & Mero, Tinashe, Kelly Rowland, Tracee Ellis Ross, Migos, T-Pain, Issa Rae, and Big Sean #theentouragepodcast During this episode, she shares: The transformative change in her morning routine  Powerful affirmations to change your work mindset  How to make positive shifts in your mental health How to share when you’re not in a good mental space (and why you should) Ways that media outlets, writers, and talent can work together in storytelling Social media:  D’Shonda Brown on Twitter: @SignedShonda D’Shonda Brown on Instagram: @signedshonda D’Shonda Brown’s Website: signedshonda.com The Entourage Podcast Website: theentouragepodcast.com  The Entourage Podcast on Instagram: @theentouragepodcast The Entourage Podcast on Facebook: The Entourage Podcast Intro/Outro Music:  “Waiting IV” by Celeste Betton Link to album: http://bit.ly/celeste-betton-entourage Instagram: @celestebetton Facebook: Celeste Betton Credits:  Episode Host: Randy C. Bonds Executive Producers: Vannesia Darby, Randy C. Bonds, JAVI Production Assistant: Alexis Clark

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