Part 2: Leading with Heart: Breaking Free from Addiction's Grip with B.J. Dawkins artwork
The Momentum Shift

Part 2: Leading with Heart: Breaking Free from Addiction's Grip with B.J. Dawkins

  • E141
  • 1:02:44
  • November 14th 2025

Join C. Eric Collier, "The Mayor of Motivation," for Part 2 this inspiring and deeply personal conversation on self-leadership, community, and the fight against addiction.

B.J. Dawkins, CEO and Founder of HHELP (Helping Hands Empowering & Lifting People). As a passionate advocate and an immigrant from Jamaica, B.J. shares the deeply personal journey—ignited by her daughter Lorinda's battle—that compelled her to establish HHELP (https://hhelp.org)

Tune in to learn:

> The immense impact addiction has not just on the individual, but on the entire family unit.

> Why families often feel "paralyzed in a cycle of inaction," despite their best intentions to help.

> How HHELP (hhelp.org) serves as a vital bridge for residents across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia, connecting them with essential recovery resources.

> Practical ways to navigate the complex and disheartening bureaucratic landscape associated with seeking addiction support.

B.J.'s key lessons on advocacy, community, and ensuring that no one has to face their struggles alone.

This episode is a Momentum Shift for anyone seeking to understand the power of empathetic leadership in crisis, and a reminder that when facing overwhelming hardship, You Are Not Alone!


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