Behind The Smile Podcast
Honest conversations about healing, faith, resilience, and hope
About
Every smile tells a story but not every story is visible.
Behind the Smile is a podcast that creates space for honest conversations about the challenges people often face behind closed doors. The podcast explores the realities of resilience, healing, mental health, grief, loss, personal growth, and the journey toward hope.
Through heartfelt personal episodes, interviews and authentic storytelling, guests share the experiences that shaped them, the obstacles they have overcome, and the lessons they learned along the way. These conversations reveal the strength, courage, and perseverance that often exist beneath the surface of success, leadership, and everyday life.
Our mission: To remind people that they are not alone. Whether you are navigating a difficult season, seeking encouragement, or looking for inspiration to keep moving forward, Behind the Smile offers stories that uplift, empower, and connect.
Every episode serves as a reminder that healing is possible, hope remains alive, and purpose can emerge from even life's greatest challenges.
Join us as we go beyond appearances and uncover the stories BEHIND THE SMILE!
Meet Your Host
Dr. Wise-Poullard holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Grambling State University, an MBA from Touro University, a master’s degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University. She currently serves as an adjunct professor and has dedicated much of her career to mentoring, educating, and empowering others.
As the creator and host of Behind the Smile, Dr. Wise-Poullard provides a safe space for honest conversations about mental health, grief, healing, faith, resilience, and the challenges many people face but often hide. Her mission is simple: to remind people that they are not alone and that healing is possible.
In addition to her podcast, she is passionate about supporting veterans, advocating for mental wellness, and building initiatives that promote hope and community. Through speaking engagements, education, and storytelling, Dr. Wise-Poullard encourages others to embrace their authentic selves, find strength in adversity, and discover purpose beyond their pain.
Above all, she is a woman of faith, a devoted mother, and a servant leader who believes that even in life’s darkest moments, God’s grace can lead us toward healing and new beginnings.
“Behind every smile is a story. Behind every struggle is strength. And behind every setback is the opportunity to rise again.” – Dr. Yolanda K. Wise-Poullard
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