About SoundBalming with LaMarr D. Shields: Inviting you into his basement Balm shelter once weekly for emergency relief from the rays of negative reinforcement bombarding us throughout our daily living experiences, LaMarr D. Shields drops balms made up of inspiration, information, uplift, and edutainment on shelter dwellers in the form of amazing stories about innovative individuals--artists, activists, social entrepreneurs, social impact practitioners, educators, soldiers of our civic systems, everyday people/courageous everyday doers--committed to creating positive progressive social change in our world today, often doing so via unique, unusual, and surprisingly unexpected methods and approaches.Hosted by the Baltimore based and Chi-town south side raised, Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields, SoundBalming brings its listeners social change ideas through audio lectures, audio interviews and roundtable discussions. With the intention to help you rise and thrive, Dr. Shields chronicles the journeys of his special guests creating their own paths, enlightening and illuminating the way forward for you on your own special road to restoration, healing, progressive change and positive action.
Amy Dempster helps in understanding the healing power of the earth. What began as openly sharing her spiritual journey on her popular blog Following Hawks, has become a resource for others wanting to…
Making the journey to financial wellness requires moving beyond dollars, cents, and budgets. People struggling with money problems didn’t know how to prevent and don’t know how to “solve” need more t…
It may seem that there’s nothing you can do about your stress level. The bills aren’t going to stop coming, there will never be more hours in the day for all your errands, COVID-19, and your career o…
On the surface, it may appear that we live in an extrovert’s world and that the most vocal, visible, and socially connected people employ more natural confidence and presence. Society tends to view m…
Whether you have questions about your love life, need help making a big life decision, or want to know what your future looks like (don't we all!), Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields and Medium Barbi Dahl ha…
Marketing never stops. Even when a crisis event like coronavirus seems to be consuming everyone’s attention, you still have to get your message out — but do so in a sensitive, thoughtful way. How? JP…
Perfectionism is officially infamous — it is now one of the most popular responses to the interview question “What is your biggest weakness?”. It is quite likely that perfectionism is assumed to be a…
In today's special Mother's Day episode, I speak with Natalie Estelle, Co-Founder and CEO of Preemie Moms Rock. This non-profit organization served Moms of premature babies about the recent launch o…
Why is it that some people seem to shine in any sphere in which they choose to exert themselves, and others cannot manage even a glimmer despite obvious talent?
Research shows that it’s the way that t…
How do you sum up a life in 30 to 40 pages? By highlighting the poignant moments, funny stories, and unique photos that sum up what life is all about: childhood, culture, love, military service, hope…
In this episode of SoundBalming, I sit down with Liz Lewinson, an award-winning author, speaker, teacher, technologist, strategic planner, and feminist.
Liz is Vice President and Treasurer of The Fre…
“Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” - Madam C.J. Walker.
"Face challenges, fear, and frustration by seeking out knowledge and opportunities for growth."--Fan…
With every passing year, it seems that our collective awareness of educational inequity is growing.
In this episode, that’s what we’re going to learn about.
I’m talking with Dr. Tessa R. Sutton. Dr. Su…
Whether you have questions about your love life, need help making a big life decision, or want to know what your future looks like (don't we all!), Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields and Medium Barbi Dahl ha…
Rich Curtis is, and always has been, a guide. He spent over a decade as a raft and mountain guide on the rivers and mountains of the American West and as a real estate entrepreneur. Now he spends his…
During any rapidly changing situation, loss of daily routine, isolation, and uncertainty can lead to anxiety, fear, depression, and loneliness. Dr. Stephen Bond, a Social Studies teacher at Wilson Pr…
Whether your hair is kinky, curly, or tightly coiled, HIP HOP HAIR offers a fresh perspective on the many textures of beautiful hair. With its catchy rhythm and melodic rhymes, this poetic anthem wil…
Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals.
Carolyn is the founder of the…
Are you emotionally strong enough to change your thoughts, beliefs and find out what you really want? In today's episode of SoundBalming, we tackle "Limiting Beliefs" with Life Coach and Founder of …
Eliza is the author of A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO CLAIMING SPACE. Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard., which will be published by Berrett Koehler in May '21, and available now for pre-sale. A student of …