1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 We’ve all experienced growing pains in our lives. The struggles of fitting in, overcoming fears, even navigating insecurities can oftentimes be too much to bear, especially for young people. But therapist, life coach, and mentor Jason Phillips is a living example to BIPOC youth of how to wear confidence loud and proud! In this episode, Jason shares what sparked his passion for mental health in Black boys and men and teaches us about the importance of helping Black boys find their self-confidence. Dr. Alfiee and Jason also chat about their college experiences and the key sponsors and mentors in their lives growing up. Tune in now to join the conversation! KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Jason Phillip’s mental health and mentoring journey. The difference between mentorship and sponsorship. The sponsors and pillars of Jason’s life. What is a life coach, what to look out for in a life coach, and can kids benefit from them? How to fit in by standing out. The importance of positive racial socialization for youths. About the Peace and Prosperity Podcast. QUOTABLES: “Teens that I work with, they don't want to always fit in, from a mental health standpoint, they want to be understood. And that's the part where I think we kind of fall short because we want them to be like us and think like us.” PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Visit Jason Phillip’s website at&amp;nbsp;https://www.pnpcoach.com/ For more information on his upcoming webinars, visit&amp;nbsp;https://www.wearconfidenceseries.com/ Follow Jason Phillip on Instagram @jphillipsmsw -&amp;nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/jphillipsmsw/ Visit and like his Facebook page:&amp;nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/jphillipsmsw Like what you're hearing? Follow Dr. Alfiee on social media and show some love! Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/dralfiee/ Twitter:&amp;nbsp;https://twitter.com/dralfiee Linkedin:&amp;nbsp;https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralfiee/ Visit Dr. Alfiee's website at&amp;nbsp;https://dralfiee.com/ Find out more about the AAKOMA Project here:&amp;nbsp;https://aakomaproject.org/ Couched in Color is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at&amp;nbsp;www.instapodcasts.com) Couched in Color http://couchedincolorpod.libsyn.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18566111/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/135111228