033 The Continuation: Building on Her Mother's Legacy

About this episode

This episode features Dr. Lakesha Roney discussing the balance between leadership and motherhood while continuing her mother's legacy.

In Part Two of our "Strong Women Raising Strong Women: A Legacy of Love, Lessons, and Leadership" series , we turn to Dr. Lakesha Roney, a Licensed Professional Counselor, clinical supervisor, and a proud mother herself. A graduate of Virginia State University and Argosy University, Dr. Roney's work in mental health and leadership continues the legacy her mother began. With over two decades of experience, she's not only a counselor and educator — she's a woman raising the next generation with compassion and courage, including her own child who has autism, supported by the same mother who once guided her. This conversation explores the balance between leadership and motherhood, the generational impact of women who nurture purpose, and what it means to be a strong woman in modern times.

People in this episode

Host: Marquita Garrett Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Lakesha Roney

Topics covered

• motherhood
• leadership
• mental health
• legacy
• strong women
• generational impact

Keywords

• strong women
• leadership
• motherhood
• mental health
• legacy
• compassion
• autism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Virginia State University, Argosy University

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