Exploring Mental Health Through Art and Dialogue with Vena J

About this episode

In this episode, Jasmine Gary speaks with Vena J about the intersection of mental health and creativity, emphasizing authenticity and community support.

December was Mental Health Month here on Bet On Yourself, Sis! That was not done on purpose, but wow was it purposeful! This month I spoke to three different therapists and had three completely different conversations, but the one thing that stood out in every conversation was the power of authenticity! So let this be your reminder to BE YOURSELF and allow everything else to fall into place! And that's a wrap! This has been an AMAZING first season of Bet On Yourself, Sis!, and this episode #19 is a great ending! Today I speak with Vena J, Licensed Social Worker/Therapist and the Producer, Creator and Host of The Konfession Korner, a platform that provides a cognitive and communal space to discuss the journeys of Black creatives, artists and entrepreneurs as well as the importance of mental health and wellness. In this conversation, Vena J shares her journey from launching the Konfession Korner podcast and and its evolution in all that it has become, including Kreative Keynotes and Kreative Kompany. She discusses the importance of intentionality and vulnerability in conversation, emphasizes the role of community support and engagement in her creative endeavors, and reflects on her…

People in this episode

Guest: Vena J.

Topics covered

• mental health
• art
• dialogue
• authenticity
• community support
• creativity

Keywords

• therapists
• podcast
• Kreative Keynotes
• Kreative Kompany

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Konfession Korner

Books & works: Exploring Mental Health, Bet On Yourself,

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