THE CHAIR
I built an AWARD WINNING Podcast called THE CHAIR to highlight hair journeys. I’m a Black woman, an educator and newly minted tech entrepreneur. As people sit in THE CHAIR, you will be immersed into stories surrounding education, entrepreneurship, identity, and magic. I have built THE CHAIR platform dedicated to supporting Black and Brown people on their hair journey. Enjoy as you listen to the voices in THE CHAIR.
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THE CHAIR
Not Just a Chart
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On this episode, Mariah takes us on a journey into her world of working with children in residential from the hospital setting. We learn through her stories how being a difficult camper and working with children with severe behavioral differences led to her pursuing her Master degree in Social Work. Mariah also dives into conversation on her white identity and how it shows up in her work and her advice to other white people in the helping profession. Enjoy!
Her Bio:
Mariah Barros
Bridgewater State University - Master of Social Work
Goals and dreams are to continue growing within the social work field while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children/adolescents and families. I hope to continue being a strong support system and advocate for the individuals I work with while also navigating the journey of becoming a new mom.
THE CHAIR (S2/Ep51) —Not Just a Chart
I’m Your AWARD WINNING Host Dreme.
I’m a Black woman, an educator turned tech entrepreneur but still an educator. Building a platform called THE CHAIR is a Black and Brown centered tech platform dedicated to supporting people on their hair journey. You can design hairboards, connect to hair stylists, and share hair care tips all in one space for a more joyous and streamlined experience. AND built a AWARD WINNING podcast to share hair stories and stories surrounding identity, education, and entrepreneurship.
Host & Exec Producer: Dreme Flynt, M.Ed, MBA
Editor: Lila Woodbridge
http://www.lilawoodbridge.com/
Music Creators: Your Host Dreme & Seoul (@xSeoulMusicx)
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Commercial Credits:
Visionary: Your Host Dreme
Animator: Ahmad Merhi
https://amerhifilm.com/film
Voice Actor: D. Ruff (@d_ruff3), The Poet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAH2cqo64U
My Book:
From Nowhere & Everywhere: Captured Emotions of a Beautifully Broken Love Story
My explorations through poetry, diary entries and photography as a Black woman, an educator in Guangzhou, China.
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