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The MJE Living Room Conversations

The MJE Living Room Conversations

Written by: Mothers for Justice and Equality
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The Living Room Conversation is an intimate dialogue hosted from MJE's Blue Library- a space that symbolizes reflection, wisdom and collective healing. Inspired by the 'Red Table' concept, this new MAV X MJE series brings grassroots leaders, community healers, and advocates together to explore the question: Where do we go from here? Fresh from the MAV National Conference, we'll gather for a heartfelt conversation about sustaining healing, building leadership capacity, and strengthening our national network of women leading community transformation. Join Monalisa Smith, Founder of Mothers for Justice and Equality and the MAV Learning Community, as she leads this open conversation with special guests who are shaping the next chapter of our movement- from momentum to model.

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Episodes
  • Episode 9: Healing, Leadership, and Legacy – The Power of Purpose in Action Part 1
    Jan 7 2026

    The MJE Living Room Podcast brings together authentic, heartfelt conversations with leaders, healers, and changemakers. The 'Healing the Healers' series explores the emotional, mental, and spiritual balance required for those who lead, serve, and uplift others.

    In episodes 9 and 10, we are honored to feature Ronia Stewart — a corporate leader, philanthropist, and Founding President & CEO of Garden of Eden & Associates, Inc. With over 25 years of experience across the financial, legal, and nonprofit sectors, Ronia has dedicated her career to empowering others through leadership development, training, and service.

    This episode explores how purpose, service, and leadership intertwine to create lasting impact. We’ll discuss how Ronia’s journey across multiple sectors has shaped her approach to leading with purpose and building a legacy rooted in service and transformation.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 8: From Healing to Leading - Part 2
    Dec 18 2025

    Welcome back! This week, we are joined by Desiree Decoo—Founder of Heal on Purpose Everyday (HOPE), a therapist, public health leader, and advocate with nearly 20 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and communities on their healing journeys.

    In this episode, we connect personal healing to leadership and service, exploring how healed individuals often become more grounded, compassionate leaders. We discuss how doing the inner work reshapes the way we show up for others, transforming care, empathy, and responsibility into lived action rather than just conversation.

    Join us for a grounded, uplifting conversation that invites us to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what wellness looks like in our own lives.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 7: From Talking About Wellness to Living It - Part 1
    Dec 10 2025

    This week in The Living Room, we are joined by the incredible Desiree Decoo — Founder of HOPE, therapist, public health leader, and advocate who has spent nearly 20 years helping individuals, families, and whole communities move toward healing and wholeness.

    In this episode, we shift the conversation from simply talking about wellness to truly living it every day. Desiree guides us through what it means to practice wellness in real life — in our routines, relationships, and in the quiet moments we often overlook. She reminds us that healing is not a destination, but a daily commitment to caring for ourselves with intention and compassion.

    Join us for a grounded, uplifting conversation that invites us to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what wellness looks like in our own lives. 💜

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    27 mins
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