Perfectly Sickled

On this week's episode we're discussing Education and sickle cell. I didn't always have the best game plan in school to let professors know about my condition.To me it felt like I was using my condition as an excuse and that was shameful so I didn't always tell them and it worked out for me--until it didn't and I had to jump through hoops to get a grade changed. I want you to learn from my mistakes. In this episode I share my love for my alma mater N.C. A&T, briefly explain why HBCUs were created, and share a few tips on how to be proactive by letting professors know early of any medical conditions. 

I know, I know, It has been a MINUTE!! However, I am back and ready for the many conversations to come ! Lets start with this topic: "Persons with sickle cell should not travel." I disagree 100 percent because my love language is travel. If you want to travel, travel because persons with Sickle Cell can and do absolutely travel. I am living proof. Sometimes others project the fears that they have onto your life. Do not invite such fear and doubt do what you want !

Sometimes life gets hectic and we forget to practice self care. In part one of our self care series we focus on physical self care. Sleeping the right amount of hours, eating the right foods and exercising are KEY to staying healthy!

Life was great and then I turned 27 & I had to get my own insurance, start saving..saving AND start planing for retirement?! In this episode we discuss insurance, savings, and the retirement alphabet soup--IRAs, CDs, 401K, 403bs. We'll also touch on the Affordable Care Act, the effect that having a pre-existing condition (sickle cell) has on getting insurance, and how persons with sickle cell can still get income and insurance under Social Security Disability.

Part of being in your 20s includes socializing, mingling & "turning up" with friends... But what does the turn up look like for someone with Sickle cell?