“be the person you needed when you were younger”: in conversation with Imani Trishawn McGee-Stafford
today we have the honor of speaking with our guest, Imani McGee-Stafford (she/her): professional athlete, lawyer, model, poet, and global mental health advocate. in this podcast episode, Imani shares her present state of mind, origin story, and the inspiration behind her impactful mental health advocacy work as well as her nonlinear professional and personal healing journey. from her deep connection with basketball to graduating from recently graduating law school, Imani reflects on the evolution of her journey. In this episode, Imani shares:
- how she handles her own mental health on and off the court, healing her experience with childhood trauma, and living with bipolar disorder.
- her strategies for balancing self-care in a hectic schedule, and a glimpse into her morning and night routines.
- her mental health awareness advocacy, self-discovery, and the invaluable wisdom Imani imparts to her younger self.
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CREDITS
host: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
produced by: Eduay Peña & Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH
audio by: Eduay Peña
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