Live, Learn & Thrive

As a new year approaches, we find ourselves discussing or thinking about New Years Resolutions. This episode offers a different approach, focused on recognition, rest and reset. Join us to learn more today!

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In this episode, we unpack the power of choice. Choices can be seemingly non-existent; however, if we examine what may feel like a "have-to" we may uncover there are possibilities to empower ourselves with choice.

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The holidays can bring out a whole host of feelings and this year may bring out more than other years. This podcast is all about how you can be and remain present, included are tips and stories of changes you can implement today!

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I don't know about you, but it's been a rough year for most of us. And some of us seemed to be able to bounce back faster than others during these times where bad news seems to be popping up often. Those people who can recover faster are resiliant. Can we all be resiliant? Why yes, we can! And in this podcast I'll share 5 strategies you are can start practicing today, so you can cultivate resiliance in your life. The 5 strategies I share are based on the research done by professionals in this arena. In this podcast I reference the following researchers and encourage you to read or listen to the books and the podcast, links are below.

Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection

John B Arden, Rewire of Your Brain

Lucy Hone, Ted Talk

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Our current macro climate is reflective of the power of technology, which gives us access to information that we’ve not had before. Today’s podcast is the fourth and last of a 4-part series where my goal is to touch on the skill sets to consider cultivating so we can be mindful, thoughtful, and conscious about the information we consume and digest. The four skill sets I'll cover during this 4-part series are: mindfulness, critical thinking, self-reflection, and curiosity. These skills will enable and empower you to seek out, assess and digest vital information related to your social environment, your career, and your self-development. Tune in today to learn more!

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Our current macro climate is reflective of the power of technology, which gives us access to information that we’ve not had before. Today’s podcast is the third of a 4-part series where my goal is to touch on the skill sets to consider cultivating so we can be mindful, thoughtful, and conscious about the information we consume and digest. The four skill sets I'll cover during this 4-part series are: mindfulness, critical thinking, self-reflection, and curiosity. These skills will enable and empower you to seek out, assess and digest vital information related to your social environment, your career, and your self-development. Tune in today to learn more!

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Our current macro climate is reflective of the power of technology, which gives us access to information that we’ve not had before. Today’s podcast is the second of a 4-part series where my goal is to touch on the skill sets to consider cultivating so we can be mindful, thoughtful, and conscious about the information we consume and digest. The four skill sets I'll cover during this 4-part series are: mindfulness, critical thinking, self-reflection and curiosity. These skills will enable and empower you to seek out, assess and digest vital information related to your social environment, your career and your self-development. Tune in today to learn more!

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Our current macro climate is reflective of the power of technology, which gives us access to information that we’ve not had before. Today’s podcast is the first of a 4-part series where my goal is to touch on the skill sets to consider cultivating so we can be mindful, thoughtful, and conscious about the information we consume and digest. The four skill sets I'll cover during this 4-part series are: mindfulness, critical thinking, self-reflection and curiosity. These skills will enable and empower you to seek out, assess and digest vital information related to your social environment, your career and your self-development. Tune in today to learn more!

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In this episode I’ll share 5 common misconceptions about Defund the Police and share a bit of history of the slogan as well. The goal is to continue our learning journey as it relates to Social Justice education topics being discussed today in different communities by sharing information I’ve learned. 

As always, I am sharing more resources of experts and activists on racism and anti-racism below. 

Resources

• No White Savior - To understand that anti-racism work is essential worldwide, No White Saviors is a platform based in Uganda that challenges the White Savior Complex (WSC) and centers and uplifts African people. It identifies and provides critical feedback around the WSC and dismantles harmful systems through public and legal action. https://nowhitesaviors.org/
• Austin Channing Brown - The author of “I’m Still Here,” Austin Channing Brown’s writing and speaking combines racial justice, faith, and Black womanhood. She’s also the creator of “The Next Question,” a video series that expands and deepens the conversation about racial justice. http://austinchanning.com/
• DeRay Mckesson - DeRay Mckesson is a leading voice in the Black Lives Matter movement, a  co-founder of Campaign Zero, and co-host of “Pod Save The People.” He is  also the author of “On The Other Side Of Freedom,”  a book that draws from his experience as an activist, organizer,  educator, and public official to dismantle racism and build a better  world. https://deray.com/
• From Privilege To Progress - This platform was founded in 2018 after the founders witnessed the  arrest of two innocent Black men. With a mission to “desegregate the  conversation about race” and to further education around anti-racism,  From Privilege to Progress recommends resources, amplifies stories, and  encourages readers to show up. https://fromprivilegetoprogress.org/

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In this podcast, I’ll cover the last 7 features of Oppression and I’ll also share examples, as I did in the last episode with the first two, of the 9 total features of oppression. Learn how they work together, interwoven, to strengthen and reinforce oppression. I continue to share in my learning journey, pulling together key takeaways from the experts, along with provide Social Justice terms and definitions. The goal is to help you continue your own learning journey about Social Justice in the US.  As with every epsiode, I'm sharing resources available to you. These are activists and anti-racist experts, so you can continue and expand your education. 

Check out these resources!

• Brittany Packnett Cunningham - The co-founder of Campaign Zero and co-host of “Pod Save The People,” Brittany Packnett Cunningham’s voice spans across many mediums. https://brittanypacknett.com/
• Layla F. Saad - After Layla F. Saad led the “Me and White Supremacy” challenge on Instagram, she turned her work into a bestselling book by the same name. Saad’s work is dedicated to becoming a good ancestor for the generations to come through healing and liberation. https://laylafsaad.com/
• Ericka Hart - Ericka Hart is a sex educator and cancer survivor who challenges anti-Blackness in medicine, academia, fashion, and everywhere else it shows up. http://ihartericka.com/
• achel Ricketts - Rachel Ricketts is a racial justice educator, lawyer, healer, speaker, and author. She offers online courses on spiritual activism. https://www.rachelricketts.com/

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