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Are you searching for a dynamic, impactful speaker to elevate your next Women's Conference, corporate training, community organization meeting, or group session? Be the Light delivers a unique blend of humor, authenticity, clinical expertise, and ✨BGM✨ (Black Girl Magic) to every event. Whether you're looking to inspire, educate, or empower your audience, our presentations are tailored to leave a lasting impression through meaningful connections, relatable storytelling, and actionable insights. Let us help you create an unforgettable experience that resonates long after the session ends!

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​Past Trainings and Workshops:

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Improving Cultural Competence for Behavioral Health Professionals

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​A Trauma-Informed Approach to Racial Trauma and Race-Based Traumatic Stress

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​Racial/Cultural Concerns as a Mental Health Student/ Professional

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​From Fairytales to Facelifts: Learning to Love the Image in the Mirror Inside and Out (Women's Workshop)

 

​You Deserve! Women's Wellness Workshop

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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Diagnostic Assessment & Compassion in Diagnosis: Trauma-Informed Approaches

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Mourning to Mission: Empowering the Journey from Loss to Purpose Workshop (The AEA Institute)

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Kindness Within: Nurturing Self-Compassion for a Balanced Life

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Beyond Sobriety: Empowering Lives through Trauma-Informed Recovery

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Shining Through: Building Capacity and Wellness in the Light of Leadership

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Transformative Healing: Trauma-Informed Holistic Wellness for Mind, Body, and Spirit

 

Supporting Resilience: Trauma-Informed Strategies for Supervisors

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From Strength to Serenity: Nurturing Self-Compassion and Resilience in Black Motherhood

 

Justice and Healing: An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Justice-Involved Populations

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Chronicles of Grief: Understanding Loss Across Time

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Trauma-Informed Forensic Evaluation: Bridging the Gap Between Justice and Compassion

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Stress Management and Coping Strategies for Youth 

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​Past Speaking Engagements/Panels:

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​How to Heal: Sexual Assault Awareness 2021 (ION Center and Black Women Cultivating Change)

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​Ladies Night: Black Women and Mental Health (Black Mental Wellness Virtual Conference, Overcoming: The State of Black Healing)

 

​You are Enough! - Women and Mental Health (All Women Rock: A Celebration)

 

Youth and Mental Health - (Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio Urban Champions I Am More than What You See Back 2 School Bash)

 

​#FightTheStigma - Youth and Mental Health (Urban League Youth Summit and Guiding Light Mentoring I AM ME Youth Summit)

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​Mental Health Q&A for BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

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Youth and Mental Health 2023 (Dreamchasers Academy/Xcellence Ignited)

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Trauma and Anger Management (Project E.P.I.C. + Guiding Light Mentoring)

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Power of You Women's Empowerment Brunch 2023 (Dr. Corinn, LLC/The Empowerment Foundation)

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Self-Care Women's Wellness Workshop 2023 (She is Me, LLC)

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Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence 2023 Annual Conference: From Advocacy to Activism 

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Brunch with a Therapist (HUES Women's Health Advocacy Institute)

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Two-Day Youth Mental Health Retreat (Xcellence Ignited)

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Alexa, Find My Therapist (She Selfish, LLC)

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BIPOC Mental and Behavioral Health Provider Directory Panel (Community Engagement Collective)

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2023 Black Girl Magic Expo (Natural Woman Magazine)

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Healing for the Holidays: Community Mental Health Mixer Event (Community Engagement Collective)

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Ohio Deflection Association 3rd Annual Ohio Quick Response Team, Deflection, & Outreach Summit 

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Newark Board of Education 3rd Annual Women's Leadership Conference (Newark, New Jersey)

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NANP HEALCon 2024 (San Diego, California)

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Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence 2024 Annual Conference: Transforming Care, Transforming Lives 

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Legal Aid Society of Columbus 2024 (Virtual)

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Grow and Glow Teen Talk 2024 (New Life Missionary Baptist Church)

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Shades of Blue Project 2024 Black Maternal Mental Health Summit (Houston, Texas)

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Hamilton County Public Defender's Office

 

Cannabis and Youth Panel 2024

 

Bold & Fearless Women's 2024 Conference 

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Beginning Again Retreat 2024 (Virtual)

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National Organization for Human Services 2024 Conference (New Orleans, Louisiana) 

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Drexel University BHE - 32nd Virtual Forensic Rights and Treatment Conference (Virtual)

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Past Media and Podcast Appearances:

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The Labors of Love Podcast, Episode 97: Authenticity as Self-Care by The Labors of Love Podcast (anchor.fm)

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Cost 2 Boss Podcast, E10: Mental Health Check-in with Rachael Dubose (sounder.fm)

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In the Zone Podcast, Why do you think black men struggle with mental health more than any other group? Ep 5.1 - YouTube

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NPR Cincinnati Edition, Evanston forum examines gun violence trauma and prevention | WVXUXU

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Grown Minds Podcast, https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DMLIQkrzA4KzuXxGzGRn5?si=1e9e736a466045bd

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Hidden Gems: Meet Rachael DuBose of Be the Light Clinical Supervision and Consulting - Voyage Ohio Magazine

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Meet Rachael DuBose | Mental Health Counselor & Healing Journey Facilitator - Shoutout Ohio

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Beginning Again Chat and Podcast with Denise Brown: The Chronicles of Grief, https://youtu.be/cn8n3l5SQ5E

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Honoring the Inner Child, Align w/ Your Dharma Podcast, https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pLm15MISBesF8hJa2ntVV?si=QFleEPx_ROOivJAiRmmEUw

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 I.H.U- I HEAR YOU! WAIF88.3 FM CINCINNATI, Understanding Mental Health in Our City/Community (3rd Wednesdays Monthly)

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