In this captivating episode, I have the pleasure of sharing space with Sharon McDougal, an extraordinary individual who has made history at NASA. Sharon holds the distinction of being the first black woman to serve as a spacesuit technician, crew chief, and space shuttle crew escape equipment process, department manager. Her achievements are truly remarkable.…

Welcome to another captivating episode of Sienna & Slate! This week, we are joined by the immensely talented music artist, Mackenzie Morrow, hailing from the heart of South Carolina. In this inspiring discussion, Mackenzie takes us on a transformative journey through her creative process, revealing the true essence of authenticity and the healing power of…

Yesterday I was watching survival of the fittest on Netflix and there was an episode titled What are your plants and I was actually watering my plants while watching. On my Monstera plant I have two new leaves that have uncurled and new leaves on my philodendron but one of my other plans isn't doing…

In this captivating episode of our podcast, we embark on an incredible journey with Kerry Connelly, a scholar, author, podcaster, blogger, and spiritual worker deeply dedicated to justice, spirituality, and their intersection. Join us as we dive into Kerry's transformative odyssey, marked by pivotal moments, transformative encounters, and an unyielding quest for understanding. A Spark…

At  Sienna and Slate, I aspire to engage in meaningful conversations with inspiring individuals who are making a difference in the world. I am thrilled to have Justine Hwang a social impact calligrapher and creative workshop host, as my guest. Justine's work revolves around creating spaces that foster vulnerability, self-expression, and meaningful connections. Join us…

In this engaging podcast episode,  I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dana Cannon Bryson, a versatile individual with numerous hats to her name. As the founder and director of Building Young Moguls Incorporated, an instructor at City University of New York- Medgar Evers College (CUNY), and a children's book author, Dana shares her…

Hello there! I'm Keondria McLeish Boyd, the founder of Sienna & Slate, an academic wellbeing company, and your podcast host. I wear many hats – author, embodied narrative coach, qualitative research scholar, and creative. Today, I want to share the vision behind Sienna & Slate and what you can expect from our podcast. Our Vision…

In this episode of the Sienna and Slate podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Rose Aslan, a transformational life coach, educator, academic, and breathwork facilitator. As the CEO of Compassion Flow Coaching, Dr. Rose helps individuals break free from stagnation, find work-life balance, embrace embodiment tools, and invite more joy and healthy…