Diary of a Poorfessional is a digital podcast that serves as a platform to engage, inspire, and and honor one another, enhancing the empowerment of women through the experiences of growth. Embracing the Poorfessional lifestyle encourages the development of genuine, dynamic identities.

Join us in conversation through the audio recording of the episode I had the privilege of being a part of. The episode focuses on “The Perspective of an Afro-Latina” where I got to share my experience as a member of the community and the different ways in which my work impacts its members.

Love Your Magic (LYM) is a grassroots organization committed to the healthy development of Black and Brown girls. Founded in 2017 by a group of Black and Brown women educators in Boston, Massachusetts, Love Your Magic began as a conference designed to respond to and disrupt the disproportionate amount of Black and Brown girls that were being “pushed out” of schools.

Since its founding, Love Your Magic (LYM) has designed and cultivated a gxrl summer camp tailored to the interests and needs of the gxrls in the community. Throughout the academic year, they host free Lunch and Learn conferences in elementary and middle schools. Allowing young girls to connect with local professional women. The sessions aim to offer girls a chance to gain insights into navigating through life as Black and Brown women.

Human Resources Administration is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance.

The Door serves young people from all over New York City, with free and confidential services including health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, and more. Text at 646-392-8563

The Trevor Project is a NYC based organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ teens and young adults. Office number 212.695.8650/Need immediate assistance call 1-866-488-7386

Advocates For Children works on behalf of children who are at greatest risk for school-based discrimination and/or academic failure due to poverty, disability, race, ethnicity, immigrant or English Language Learner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or involvement in the foster care or juvenile justice systems

Include NYC is the leading provider of training and information for young people with any disability (age 0-26) in New York City, their families, and the professionals who support them.

The Child Mind Institute is an independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

Headspace provides Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress, Anxiety, Sleep, Focus, Fitness, and More. Find Out What Mindfulness Can Do for You In Just 3 Minutes a Day.

National Suicide Hotline - In Immediate Crisis Please Call: 1-800-273-8255

Safe Horizon Domestic Violence Hotline: If you know someone who is in an abusive relationship either physically, mentally, verbally, or emotionally please call: 1-800-621-4673

NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services crisis. Call: 1-888-692-9355

Department of Homeless Services works to prevent homelessness before it occurs, reduce street homelessness, and assist New Yorkers in transitioning from shelter into permanent housing.