Thriving Outside the Box

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kimberly@verveandvision.com

kim@kimberlybondsgrocher.com

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Season 2, EP13: Finding the Calling- Simona Badger on Immigrant Mental Health and Building Outside the Box

September 16, 2026

 Dr. Kim welcomes Simona Badger, LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Forensic Social Worker, psychotherapist, and educator with over 17 years of experience at the intersection of mental health and the legal system. Simona conducts immigration mental health evaluations and provides expert witness testimony for Asylum, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), T-Visa cases of trafficking, U-Visa, Extreme Hardship, and Cancellation of Removal cases. She has trained hundreds of mental health profess...

Season 2, EP12: What the Armor Costs: Mental Health, Race & Sustainability

September 04, 2026

Some of you have been quietly running on armor for so long, you forgot that you can put it down. In this solo episode of Thriving Outside the Box, Dr. Kim names what the armor actually costs — mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually. She speaks to the weight of building outside the traditional path, the compounded cost for Black professionals navigating systemic racism, and the interpersonal weight of envy and jealousy that shows up when your excellence becomes visible — sometimes with...

Season 2, EP11: Building What Doesn't Exist- Naa Pappoe on Care, Community & Real Support

August 19, 2026

Some of the most powerful care doesn't exist yet — until someone decides to build it. On this episode of Thriving Outside the Box, Dr. Kim sits down with Naa Adoley Pappoe, LMSW — psychotherapist, emotional wellness and stress management specialist, speaker, and multi-brand founder. Naa is the founder of the Single Moms Club and Curated Kids. Her work centers Black and Brown women navigating infertility, motherhood, and the demands of everyday life. Together, Dr. Kim and Naa unpack what it me...

The Real Women Real Business Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Thriving Outside the Box?

Thriving Outside the Box is hosted by Dr. Kimberly Grocher. Its publicly listed emails are kimberly@verveandvision.com and kim@kimberlybondsgrocher.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Thriving Outside the Box?

The publicly listed emails for Thriving Outside the Box: kimberly@verveandvision.com and kim@kimberlybondsgrocher.com.

How many listeners does Thriving Outside the Box have?

Podseeker estimates Thriving Outside the Box reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Thriving Outside the Box?

Thriving Outside the Box typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed clinicians, wellness practitioners, educators, advocates, authors, entrepreneurs, and social-impact leaders with specialized expertise, meaningful professional experience, or a compelling personal journey connected to mental health, wellness, unconventional career paths, or purpose-driven business. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a business, nonprofit, community initiative, or specialized practice; Published or forthcoming author with a relevant personal or professional story; Professional licensure, advanced certification, or substantial field experience. Recent guests include Simona Badger, Naa Adoley Pappoe, and Letitia Gottashe.

How hard is it to get booked on Thriving Outside the Box?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Thriving Outside the Box cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Wellness, Entrepreneurship, and Women Entrepreneurs. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.