Hello and welcome! My name is Dr. Ebony N. Ervin, but you can just call me Dr. Eb. I’d like to personally welcome you to DR. EB SAYS, where I will serve as your unofficial online life coach! So, what qualifies me to play this role despite having no formal experience or training? Glad you asked! You’ll find the answer in my very first blog located here (or by typing “Just Try” in the search window). But I guess I should start by telling you a little bit about myself and my background:
My younger brother, Chef Jason Ervin, and I were born and raised by our parents in Huntsville, AL. In 2006, I graduated from Stillman College1 (Tuscaloosa, AL) with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. I later received my Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (Atlanta, GA) in 2010. I currently live in Stone Mountain, GA and work as a pharmacist for a major retail chain. I also own and operate a local (Atlanta-based) bake shop, an online tee shop, and a personal bookstore.
Jason (or Erv, as I usually call him) and I lived together in Stone Mountain until he passed away with little warning at the tender age of 30 (April 29, 2017). Being just two years apart in age, Erv was not only my sibling – my one and only sibling – but also my best friend. His passing turned my world completely upside down. To this day, I am still very much grieving my loss. However, despite being the most broken I have ever been, I can coincidentally (and confidently) say, I am also the strongest I have ever been – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually – and for that, I am thankful.
I always admired Erv’s mental and emotional strength, as well as, his tenacity to chase his dreams; go for what he felt he deserved; and to simply live his life the way he wanted to live it – without any regrets nor seeking the validation of others. Albeit only for a short time, he definitely lived his “best life.” In his absence, that has become my ultimate goal – to live my best life and to do so unapologetically. And if you allow me, I plan to help you do the same!
I aim to post once a week (every Tuesday). My posts will be diverse – covering matters of the mind, the body, the spirit, and everything in between. My goal with this content is to empower, encourage, motivate, and/or inspire you. Simply put, my goal is to give you hope! I’d also like for this to be an interactive blog. In other words, I want to hear from you! Please feel free to leave comments, ask questions, and make topic suggestions for future posts. Finally, if you like something you read here, share it! Don’t keep all this “unofficial” advice to yourself! 
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1 While at Stillman, I pledged the Epsilon Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Oo-oop!
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To access all creative content written and produced by Dr. Eb, including her book My Brother’s Keeper, please visit her online bookstore, DR. EB’S BOOKSHELF™️, by clicking here.
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