Dr. Alonda Alloway is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Loudoun Counseling & Coaching, where she brings together mental health, financial well-being, and physical wellness to help high-performing individuals build a more complete life—not just a successful career.

With nearly three decades of experience, she works with professionals navigating anxiety, burnout, identity loss, and major life transitions—especially when success no longer feels like security. Her approach blends clinical expertise with real-world perspective, helping clients rebuild confidence, redefine who they are beyond their title, and make better decisions in both life and business.

Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, private practice coach, speaker, and host of the Ideal Practice podcast. She helps therapists and other healing professionals build practices that are more profitable, more sustainable, and more aligned with the life they actually want. Her materials describe her as a therapist-turned-entrepreneur with 25+ years of clinical and business experience and founder of C2C Consulting.

Ideal Practice  w/ Randall Avery – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-use-a-profit-loss-statement-to-run-a/id1620799347?i=1000750086011

Website · https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/

Podcast · https://www.wendypittsreeves.com/podcast

LinkedIn · https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendypittsreeves

Feeling stuck trying to grow your business in today’s economy?

In this episode of Practice Prosperity, I sit down with business coach Kwame Michel to talk about what business owners really need to scale, adapt, and stay relevant. We go beyond taxes and numbers and get into mindset, pricing, leadership, discipline, delegation, and investing in yourself as a business owner. This conversation is for entrepreneurs who want sustainable growth, better clients, and a business that supports their life, not drains it. If you are serious about building a business that lasts, this episode is for you.

Feeling burned out while trying to build a meaningful career and business? In this episode of Practice Posterity, I sit down with Renee’ Bryan, M.A., LPC, founder of Closer to Eden, to talk about:

• Burnout and real work life balance
• How young professionals can still win in a changing job market
• Social currency, relationships and getting clients without living on social media
• DEI shifts, leadership and corporate wellness
• Legacy, pricing your services and building wealth as a practice owner

If you are a therapist, practice owner, business owner or high achieving professional, this talk will help you protect your mental health, grow your impact and build a legacy on purpose. Watch now and share this with a friend who needs to hear it.

Ready for a Financial Planner? Click Here to Start Your Journey – https://calendly.com/deasil/15min

Do you really know what happens to your money, business, and family if something happens to you? In this full episode of Practice Prosperity, estate planning attorney Atty. Jim Fletcher breaks down the biggest estate planning mistakes business owners and families make. We talk about why beneficiary designations are not always enough, why trusts are not just for millionaires, and how probate, incapacity, and poor planning can create stress, delays, and unnecessary costs. This conversation also covers choosing the right trustee, protecting assets from lawsuits and Medicaid recovery, planning for blended families and couples with no children, and when tools like transfer on death deeds actually make sense. If you are a business owner, professional, or just want to make things easier for the people you love, this episode will help you think differently about protecting your legacy.

We talk about how anxiety builds when you start thinking about what comes next, how your mental state before the job loss shapes your reaction after, and why so many people feel stuck or overwhelmed during this phase. Tonika shares clear insights on emotional health, mindset shifts, and how to support yourself or someone you care about through these hard moments. This episode is packed with helpful stories, simple steps, and real talk about career changes, stress, identity and the pressure to keep things together. If you want to understand yourself better or improve how you support others, this video will give you the clarity and tools you need.

Ready for a Financial Planner? Click Here to Start Your Journey – https://calendly.com/deasil/15min

Have you ever wondered why losing a job hits so hard, even when you try to stay strong? In this full conversation, Tonika Dew Evans, LPC, breaks down the real emotional impact of job loss and why so many people struggle to name what they feel. She explains how grief shows up in ways we do not expect and why people often blame themselves instead of understanding the emotional layers behind the experience.

We talk about how anxiety builds when you start thinking about what comes next, how your mental state before the job loss shapes your reaction after, and why so many people feel stuck or overwhelmed during this phase. Tonika shares clear insights on emotional health, mindset shifts, and how to support yourself or someone you care about through these hard moments. This episode is packed with helpful stories, simple steps, and real talk about career changes, stress, identity and the pressure to keep things together. If you want to understand yourself better or improve how you support others, this video will give you the clarity and tools you need.

Ready for a Financial Planner? Click Here to Start Your Journey – https://calendly.com/deasil/15min

Have you built success but haven’t slowed down to protect it yet? In this conversation, Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, CPA, shares what most people miss about estate planning, pricing your expertise, building legacy, and choosing the right clients. We talk about entrepreneurship, boundaries, marriage, succession planning, and why likability and trust matter just as much as credentials.

If you are a business owner, professional, or nearing retirement, this episode will change how you think about wealth, legacy, and planning ahead.

Ready for a Financial Planner? Click Here to Start Your Journey – https://calendly.com/deasil/15min

Shamika, the owner of Giselle Counseling, shares her insights on:

-Her experience working in the mental health field for over 20 years.

-The effectiveness and challenges of social media therapy (like on TikTok) and the importance of fact-checking with a licensed professional.

-Her holistic, family systems approach to therapy, particularly for child and family wellness.

-Practical, evidence-based mindfulness activities like journaling and deep breathing for therapeutic relief. -Strategies for growing a private practice, including the importance of community networking and building trust.

-The personal journey of balancing a practice, family, and authorship, emphasizing the need to prioritize self-care and consistency.

Shamika also discusses the inspiration behind her books and offers powerful advice for young practice owners.

Dr. James Francis is an accomplished mental health professional with multiple years of experience in mentoring and leadership in residential, in-home, non-profit, and outpatient settings. Excellent communicator with interpersonal skills to meet individualized needs of clients. Published author researching spiritual resilience. Skilled in teaching, nonprofit organization development, team building, administration, and guiding individuals of all ages to achieve their personal best. Adept at developing and managing programs to empower individuals and communities. Over 10 years leading in a non-profit.

Resources for starting your own business: https://www.score.org/ –

Books on Productivity:

• The 12 Week Year
• Atomic Habits
• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Podcasts The Place We Find Ourselves – Helping people understand how your story heals

Dr. Ria Sahara is a compassionate and highly respected board-certified dentist in Newnan, GA, known for her gentle approach and dedication to making dental care a positive experience for patients of all ages. Originally from Chicago, IL, and raised in Holland, MI, Dr. Sahara brings a unique blend of empathy, artistry, and clinical expertise to her practice. She is the owner and lead clinician at Gentle Dentistry of Newnan, PC, where she focuses on helping her patients achieve healthier, brighter smiles in a relaxed and caring environment.

Dr. Sahara received both her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees from the prestigious University of Michigan. She then completed an Advanced Education General Dentistry Residency at the University of North Carolina, where she refined her skills in the latest dental methodologies, techniques, and comprehensive treatment planning. Dr. Sahara is licensed to practice in Georgia, having passed the North East Regional Board (now known as the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments or CDCA) exam. With over 15 years of experience, she has earned a reputation for clinical excellence, providing high-quality care in dentistry.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Sahara is passionate about giving back to her community. She is looking forward to partnership with Young Homeschool Scholar Society. Dr. Sahara is deeply committed to youth education and community enrichment through the Enrichment 4 Harmony & Harmony program.  She is an active member of the Georgia Dental Association, American Dental Association, North Georgia Dental Society, and Top Ladies of Distinction, APC Atlanta Peachtree Chapter (TLOD). TLOD is known for its community service initiatives, and Dr. Sahara is proud to be part of their mentorship program, which is dedicated to empowering young women and inspiring future leaders.

With her welcoming demeanor and a belief that “confidence starts with a healthy smile,” Dr. Sahara continues to make a lasting impact—helping patients feel empowered in their oral health while nurturing the development of future leaders.

IG – @drriasahara – https://www.instagram.com/drriasahara?igsh=Yzlrd3JzaGpiNTZo&utm_source=qr

Website – https://www.newnandental.com/

LinkedIn – Ria Sahara DDS – https://www.linkedin.com/in/riasaharadds?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Facebook – Gentle Dentistry of Newnan PC – https://www.facebook.com/share/19TL17njsY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Alain Emmanuel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and offers online services to individuals and couples who are looking to revolutionize their relationships. While Alain Emmanuel has over 15 years in the field of mental health, his passion for therapy continues to help people reconnect to themselves, others and their spiritual higher power.

As the founder of Happiness GPS in his coaching program, Alain Emmanuel teaches clients how to build a sense of self, that builds stability and clarity for anyone who desires to live at their highest potential.