Episode 5: Get Help With Motherhood, Mental Health & Black Female Entrepreneurship
Please excuse the visual and audio quality, these are due to some technical difficulties. In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Get Help Podcast, host Charmaine Chanakira, Afro-Expressionist painter, art psychotherapist, author, and founder of Runako Studio, sits down with two inspiring Black female entrepreneurs, Caroline Chinakwe, artist, designer, fashion creative and founder of Caroline C London, and Khads, founder of Glow From The East Cosmetics and Rheal Studio. Together, these three women explore the realities of motherhood, entrepreneurship, creativity, and mental health while building successful businesses and raising families. The conversation dives into the challenges of balancing motherhood with ambitious careers, the pressures women face in business, and the importance of having a strong support system when life becomes overwhelming. Caroline opens up about her experiences with depression and how family support helped her through difficult periods, while the group reflects on resilience, healing, and finding strength in community. The women discuss: ✨ Motherhood and identity ✨ Being Black female entrepreneurs ✨ Mental health and depression ✨ Building businesses while raising children ✨ The realities of being women in leadership ✨ AI and how entrepreneurs are using it to streamline and grow their businesses ✨ Creativity, design, beauty, and art making ✨ Inner child healing through play and creative expression ✨ Childhood memories and how they shape who we become ✨ Family, faith, religion, spirituality, and community ✨ The highs and lows of entrepreneurship ✨ Women's empowerment and personal growth During a creative art-making session, the guests reconnect with their younger selves, uncovering memories, emotions, and beliefs that continue to influence their lives today. Through honest conversation, humour, vulnerability, and creativity, they explore what it truly means to be human and the power of family, unity, and self-discovery. Whether you're a mother, entrepreneur, creative, artist, business owner, or someone navigating life's challenges, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and a reminder that success means very little if you don't have people around you who genuinely care. Find the them on socials Instagram: @chanakirasan @carolinechinakwe @glowestcosmetic Subscribe for more conversations on mental health, creativity, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and personal growth. Disclaimer: The Get Help Podcast is created for entertainment and educational purposes only. The conversations shared on this platform are not intended to replace professional therapy, medical advice, diagnosis, or mental health treatment. If you are struggling, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or healthcare provider. We also ask that all viewers engage respectfully. Please do not send hate, harassment, or bullying towards any of our guests or contributors. This is a space for honest conversation, healing, growth, and understanding. #GetHelpPodcast #Motherhood #BlackWomenInBusiness #FemaleEntrepreneur