This Week on Everything Co-op: Dr. Diane Kern and Valarie E Davis, JD, discuss Being Well While Black’s Nonpartisan Black Voter Guides

Make sure to tune into WOL 1450 AM, 95.9 FM, and the WOL Livestreamon October 31, at 10:30 AM ET for "Everything Co-op," hosted by Vernon Oakes. This week, Vernon interviews Dr. Diane Kern, a psychotherapist, and attorney Valarie E Davis, JD -both passionate social justice advocates. Vernon and his guests will discuss the 2024 Nonpartisan Black Voter Guides for the Washington Metro Area.

Dr. Diane Kern, a licensed psychologist in the Washington Metro Area, brings over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy, life coaching, workshop facilitation, and consultation across diverse groups. She frequently leads expert talks and workshops on mental health and wellness. Through her "Happy and Healthy U" series, Dr. Kern combines expertise with a personal philosophy to inspire positive life changes. Her warm interpersonal style combined with her expert facilitation skills encourage engagement, skill building and the motivation to embark on positive change.

Author of Go Forward to Work! Dr. Kern provides guidance on finding fulfilling careers that promote happiness and success. Her commitment to social justice inspired her to co-found Being Well While Black (BWWB) with Valarie Eiland Davis in 2020, an initiative to support well-being and Black voter empowerment. Under the auspices of Being Well While Black, the Nonpartisan Black Voter Guide Project was developed. She also leads the DC team for BWWB's 2024 Nonpartisan Black Voter Guide and chairs the local Greater DC National Action Network Voter Empowerment Committee.

Valarie Eiland Davis, JD is co-founder of Being Well While Black, and founder of ElevateHer, Inc, an organization established and led by Black women. It trains and deploys Black and Latina women to deliver culturally and linguistically competent public and community health services to their communities. She brings her relentless pursuit of justice for humanity to her work on behalf of women, children and Black communities around the world.

Her work elevating the lives of women and girls extends to her role as Founder and Director of the not-for-profit organization Blossom, Inc. and Lead Coach at The Vineyard, LLC. Valarie helps girls and women to discover their gifts and talents, and boldly pursue their unique purposes.