Authentically Your Expressions

04/12/2026

I am so excited to be teaching another NAMI Peer-to-Peer 8-week class with Kandy Parker, on Mondays staring April 20th to June 15, from 6:00pm-8:30pm EST, via Zoom. If you are someone you know need some support in their mental health journey, please sign up and/or share. We look forward to seeing you there!

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/bJbMGhl3RCGnY9URXDvOvA

"NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery.

Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and informative videos. However, as with all NAMI programs, it does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.

What You’ll Gain
NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment.
NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:

-Set a vision and goals for the future
-Partner with health care providers
-Develop confidence for making decisions
-Practice relaxation and stress reduction tools
-Share your story
-Strengthen relationships
-Enhance communication skills
-Learn about mental health treatment options"
-https://www.nami.org/programs/nami-peer-to-peer/

01/05/2026

💜 SPECIAL GUEST SPOTLIGHT 💜
Spring Trauma & Grief Support Group

We are honored to welcome Sheronda L. Barksdale, also known as Empress She’, as our January 27, 2026 Special Guest.

Sheronda is the CEO of Authentically Your Expressions and Founder of S.M.I.L.E. — The Self-Mastery Institute for Learning Empowerment. She is a certified Life Empowerment Coach, certified Meditation Instructor, Vision Specialist, professional speaker, author, and entrepreneur.

With degrees in Sociology, Business Administration, and a Bachelor’s in Counseling & Human Services, Sheronda brings both lived experience and professional insight to her work. Having been strengthened through her own traumatic life experiences, she now empowers others to transform pain into purpose.

✨ Specialties include:
• Shadow work
• Relationship coaching
• Motivational, spiritual, and personal growth

🖤 Her motto:
“Be authentically and unapologetically you.”

💜 FREE SUPPORT GROUP (18+)
Join us for the Spring Trauma & Grief Support Group, facilitated by Larneka Lavalais, LPC-S, where healing happens one step at a time.

This FREE monthly virtual group offers a compassionate space to process trauma, grief, and life transitions while building coping skills and meaningful community connection.

🕕 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM CST
📍 Location: Virtual | Open to all states
👥 Eligibility: Adults 18+
💰 Cost: FREE

👉 Register here:
https://forms.gle/2afThsMMwrhdHwxQ7

Healing doesn’t have to happen alone. 💜
Therapy that gets you. Healing that grows you.

12/28/2025

Join our panel discussion with co-hosts D.A. Duriel Randolph and Sheronda, along with Gee Lockwood and Kandy Parker, on this episode. They will discuss how reality feels after losing a loved one.

https://www.youtube.com/live/28If0RduLFE?si=GqaF45RhZ6UtlDIM

10/27/2025

I am so grateful for all of the doors that are opening to help me continue to be an advocate for mental health. ❤️🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾❤️

10/12/2025

It's been a while since I've published a book, and I'm so excited to share my guided journal, 30 Days to Clarity, Fearlessness, Embodiment, and Self-Love!!! Each week guides you closer to the life you envision for yourself. Grab your copy at the link below!

https://a.co/d/1Ia7K1k

IG users click on the link in my bio and follow the link to the book.

10/07/2025

Starting on October 21st, 2025, Kandy Parker and I will be facilitating an 8-week Peer-to-Peer class for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. This course is FREE and is virtual.

"What You’ll Gain: NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:

-Set a vision and goals for the future
-Partner with health care providers
-Develop confidence for making decisions
-Practice relaxation and stress reduction tools
-Share your story
-Strengthen relationships
-Enhance communication skills
-Learn about mental health treatment options." (NAMI.org.)

Also, for mental health advocates, this class opens the path to become a Program Leader and teach this class yourself!

If you would like attend this class, sign up at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3UBjrwGiRC2aO6hTghmTDQ

IG users, follow the link in my bio, and click on the NAMI PEER-TO-PEER 8-WEEK CLASS.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

10/07/2025

Starting on October 21st, 2025, Kandy Parker and I will be facilitating an 8-week Peer-to-Peer class for NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. This course is FREE and is virtual.

"What You’ll Gain: NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a safe, confidential space. The course provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. This is a place to learn more about recovery in an accepting environment.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer helps you:

-Set a vision and goals for the future
-Partner with health care providers
-Develop confidence for making decisions
-Practice relaxation and stress reduction tools
-Share your story
-Strengthen relationships
-Enhance communication skills
-Learn about mental health treatment options." (NAMI.org.)

Also, for mental health advocates, this class opens the path to become a Program Leader and teach this class yourself!

If you would like attend this class, sign up at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3UBjrwGiRC2aO6hTghmTDQ

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

09/29/2025

I am so grateful to become a Program Leader for NAMI Georgia! Thank you Kandy Parker for including me in this amazing opportunity. Mental illness and mental health is a major part of my experience and purpose in life, and I'm looking forward to supporting those who need someone to honor their truth. I will always use my personal experiences to encourage others through their own.

More to come!

08/18/2025

Have you signed up? It's free and coming up quickly!

Trauma and Grief Support Group. The group is for individuals ages 18 and up. The group will meet once a month. Next session is Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 6:30pm to 7:45pm. This is a virtual group. This group is at no cost. To register go to: https://forms.gle/2nHUFhuUFTxSVd2A6
This month's special guest is: Sheronda L. Barkesdale!!!
Bio
Sheronda L. Barksdale, aka Empress She' is the CEO of Authentically Your Expressions and is the Founder of the school, S.M.I.L.E., The Self-Mastery Institute for Learning Empowerment. Mrs. Barksdale is a certified Spiritual Life Empowerment Coach, certified Meditation Instructor, Vision Specialist, professional speaker, author, and entrepreneur. She specializes in shadow work, chakra alignment, relationship coaching, and motivational, spiritual and personal growth. Sheronda has an associate degree in Sociology and one in Business Administration. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling and Human Services.

After being strengthened through many traumatic life experiences, Sheronda uses her strengths to encourage others to be empowered by their pain. Sheronda helps her clients define their goals in life, eliminate any mindsets that may hinder their desire to attain their goals, and learn the necessary skills to lead a focused and passion-driven life.
Sheronda's motto is: "Express yourself. Authentically."