Dr. Karis Childs is a native of Yorktown, Virginia, and currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia. She’s an avid reader, and health enthusiast, through exercise and healthy lifestyle habits. Childs graduated from Virginia State University where she gained a B.S. in biology. She gained her Doctor of Health Science and Master of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Childs opened her practice, Transformation Builder, LLC, which focuses on the financial, mental, physical, and nutritional health of clients. Childs is a lover of community and continual self-development. Listen in as BWWA CEO DeJa Love and guest Dr. Karis Childs discuss transforming black women's health through community.

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- Intro 0:00- Welcome 0:27

- Guest Introduction 1:04

- How Are You As A Small Business Owner And Busy Professional Able To Balance Your Own Wellness 2:20

- Consistency Prioritizing Yourself 4:05

- Finding The Right People 6:15

- About Dr. Childs And Transformation Builder 9:07

- How Would The Everyday Black Woman Connect With Dr. Childs 12:26

- Balancing The Positivity/Optimism With Pragmatic Reality 15:15

- Down Day And Negative Days 18:32

- Holding Space For Your Own Wellness Admist Your Own Grind And Society 22:40

- How Can Our Society Center Black Women 27:20

- What Brings You Joy 30:40

- Guest Thoughts 32:36

- Wrap Up 34:54