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Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today's episode is all about opting out of lies. Now, lies happen every day, all around us. And if we're being honest, we're probably have told a few. But, today we're not going to focus on the lies that get told to us and the lies we may tell to others. That's coming up in future podcasts. Today, I'm going to talk about the lies that we tell ourselves. Next, I will discuss strategies that will help you to learn how to opt-out of those lies. I want to start by talking about the original lie, about black women being born to struggle, born to suffer, and born to be trapped in a cycle of fighting. For decades black women have been conditioned into believing that we will never experience joy, our true inheritance, and legacy. If you are ready to release these false beliefs from your life, this episode is for you. Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk about how to opt-out of drama. Every time I think about drama, I think about Mary J. Blige's song “No More Drama”. I picture Mary J and I think about all that she has endured and overcome along her journey. So in this episode, we are going to talk about ways to make your life drama free. In order to achieve this goal, we must first address the ways that we may be subtly inviting drama into our lives. Here is my question to you, are you addicted to drama, or are you ready to be fully drama-free? Let's talk about it.

In this episode the guy's discuss White People Being or Feeling Left Out. Pocket Humanity goes beyond the debate as Rodney and Keith tackle divisive trending topics in an attempt to reach common ground.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills with Audrey. In today's episode, we will be discussing one of the top 5 trends in business, being an authentic leader. We will cover what it means to be an authentic leader, and engage examples of non-authentic leadership. Authenticity is important in leadership because we must work together to develop the skills necessary to build a "why" culture.

Welcome to the “Let's Talk White Guys” podcast. In today's episode Jamie, Mike, & Tony continue their discussion on “Sexism” from the “White Male Perspective”. Let's Talk White Guys is a limited mini-series and the latest addition to the Amplify Voices platform founded by Pete Carroll. The series features six episodes breaking down the denial and reality of white male privilege. This podcast will give listeners first-hand experience and perspectives of white males having extremely difficult conversations in order to bring more awareness to systematic racism, sexism, diversity, and equity.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills with Audrey. Today we will be talking about the top issues in leadership that should not be considered unprofessional. However, in many instances, certain tactics and strategies still undermine quality leaders.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today, I want to ask you another question, do you struggle with forgiveness? I feel like that's a loaded and complicated question. I think that a lot of people may say, No, I forgive everyone. However, when you then dig a little deeper underneath the surface, those feelings are often not sincere or true. If you struggle with being able to forgive, full-heartedly, this episode is for you. We will begin by talking about what forgiveness is and what forgiveness isn't. When I'm talking about forgiveness, I want to be clear that I am not talking about condoning bad behavior, allowing people to mistreat you, or allowing people to disrespect you. Again, the whole goal of this podcast is to encourage the members of our community to opt-out of struggle on every level of our lives. Let's talk about it.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills with Audrey, and today we will be discussing the importance of the Apology in leadership. More specifically, we will be talking about the intimacy of the one-on-one apology. Despite the fact that some people may perceive it as a weakness, the truth is, having the courage to pull a team member to the side and sincerely apologize is a demonstration of great strength as a leader. When your work culture is built on trust, apologies allow people to grow with you. Tune in today to learn more about the pillars of an effective and meaningful apology.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today we are going to talk about opting out of hard work. Specifically, we are going to talk about what I mean when I say “hard work”. We are also going to cover why some types of hard work can be considered toxic. Our goal is to align with doing things that in a manner that flow and bring ease into your daily life. In the past we have discussed toxic hustle culture, which is the belief that you've got to grind, you've got to push, you've got to force yourself to do things. Unfortunately, so much of that messaging keeps us opting into struggle, right? It keeps us always pushing ourselves, not feeling like we are doing something meaningful unless it is difficult, while not feeling like there's any reward. I feel like this toxic hustle myth is slowly killing our culture, particularly killing black women. We are some of the hardest-working people on the planet. We're over-educated compared to other demographics, and we have strong entrepreneurial skills. Many of us have a main hustle and three side hustles or two main hustles. We go, go, go, and we work hard, hard, hard. But not every type of hard work is healthy. It's time to transition into a healthy work mindset. Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today, we are going to close out our three-part series about opting into your inheritance and your legacy. In this episode, we will be discussing ways to opt into the community. The sense of community is really the glue that keeps everything together. We will focus on talking about what we mean by community, how to build your community, and how to identify healing practices that can help you to transition now if you feel like you need a new community. Let's talk about it.

In this episode the guy's discuss Corporate Vs. Personal Responsibility. Pocket Humanity goes beyond the debate as Rodney and Keith tackle divisive trending topics in an attempt to reach common ground.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills with Audrey. Today we will be talking about Employee Burnout. If you are routinely feeling like there's too much going on, or you're taking work right home with you on the weekends, this episode is for you. Burnout can be defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. As leaders, it is important to listen to your team and pay attention to morale. Tune in and learn more about the three dimensions of employee burnout.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today we're going to continue with our three-part series on how to access your inheritance. And what are the qualities that you deserve in your life. Last episode, we talked about opting out of the struggle and opting into your true birthright, which was joy. We talked about how to bring more joy into your life in the benefits of joy. Today, we're going to talk about abundance, how to opt into abundance in your life, I truly believe that is also a birthright for us as black women. Let's talk about it.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills with Audrey. Today we will be talking about supportive leadership. Are you the kind of leader or manager who believes in providing foundational support to your team? If so, how do you let them know that you have their back? If not, are you ready to learn how to provide effective support to your team? Tune in and learn more about implementing team member development, acknowledgment, and performance goals into your leadership strategies.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills, with Audrey. In today's episode, I'm going to be outlining the basics for finding a coach that is the right fit for you. I have worked with some of the biggest people in the industry, like Tony Robbins. If you are looking for characteristics and strategies that will allow you to fully align with the coach that is in phase with where you are, this episode is for you. Many people are simply unsure about how to select a good coach. Just because someone recommends a coach, doesn't mean that they will be the best for your needs. Tune in today and learn more what to look for when selecting the right coach.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. Today we're going to talk about how to Opt Into Joy. This episode begins a new three-part series, that is centered around fully aligning with your birthright inheritance of happiness, abundance and joy. It may be difficult at first to accept joy into your life. For Black Women, so often, the depth of the struggle tends to cloud our ability to even hope. However, we no longer have to accept the struggle as the norm. In fact, in this community, our focus is on taking the steps necessary to retrain our mindsets into the understanding that we deserve financial freedom, healthy relationships, and peace within ourselves. Joy to me is a state of being. It is the ability to make meaning of painful events. It is the prioritization of choosing to feel good more than allowing yourself to feel bad. Living a joyful life tends to mean you smile more. And while it's not easy initially to embark on that journey, it is completely possible and unbelievably rewarding when you get there. However, joy is not a one-moment destination. You must keep cultivating it to keep more joy coming back to you, even when you are enduring difficult situations. Here is my question to you, what is holding you back from fully receiving joy into your life? Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk about three ways to opt into Adventure. Each day I try to live as life as I full a life as I possibly can. I've always been pretty adventurous. As a kid I was pretty strong-willed, or stubborn you could say. If I wanted to strike out on an adventure, I didn't like anyone telling me what I couldn't do. But today, we're going to talk about how to infuse adventure in your life, in the context of having the kind of exciting life that you just can't wait to jump into every morning. I'm going to specifically talk about how I injected adventure into my daily life. Here is my question for you, do you believe that it is possible for you to live an adventurous and happy life? Let's talk about it.

In this episode the guy's discuss Joe Rogan, should he be removed from Spotify? Pocket Humanity goes beyond the debate as Rodney and Keith tackle divisive trending topics in an attempt to reach common ground.

In this episode of Everyday Leadership Skills, Audrey goes through coaching basics you can use anytime.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse podcast with Resmaa. Today, I will be engaging with Kevin Dedner. He serves as founder and CEO of Washington-D.C.-based Hurdle, which provides culturally intentional teletherapy to eliminate barriers that make it harder for people of color to get mental health care.Kevin is deeply connected to Hurdle's mission, having suffered a period of depression where he found the biggest challenge to effective care was finding the right therapist who could truly understand and connect with his struggles as an African American man. His company equips mental health professionals with the skills needed to effectively address issues of race, ethnicity, class, and culture and exists to ensure people can show up whole, operate with joy, and live with power. Kevin recently penned his first book, The Joy of the Disinherited: Essays on Oppression, Trauma and Black Mental Health. Through honest, captivating, and humane stories of his past and eye-opening research into the effects of racism on mental health, Kevin argues in his book that we must knock down the invisible barriers to mental healthcare.An award-winning public speaker, Kevin has over 20 years of public health experience. He currently serves as an Optum Clinical and Scientific Advisory Council member. In 2021, Kevin was named one of the top 50 in Digital Health by Rock Health. He was also recently named one of 75 Black healthcare leaders to know by Becker's Hospital Review.Kevin is a graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and has a Master of Public Health from Benedictine University in Illinois.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills. In today's episode, we will be covering five reasons why acknowledgment is a superpower for leaders. Giving your team the proper level of acknowledgment, empowers them to align with the team's objectives and overarching goals. It creates a unifying experience with the team in a way that makes them feel like they are being seen and heard. Tune in today to learn more about getting in touch with your acknowledgment superpower.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk about three ways to Opt-Out of Competition. Historically, for black women, competition comes out of a society-driven scarcity mindset. When we open our horizons to fully believe in abundance, it is possible to release the form of scarcity that can result in becoming a prisoner to jealousy-centered competitive ideation. Let's be clear, jealousy is a very common emotion. When we feel threatened by someone who may seem to be doing better than us, feeling jealous is normal. The goal is to transform those feelings into empowering thoughts and actions. Competition has been known to bring out the best in people. However, when rooted in scarcity and fear, it can bring out the worst in us. The good news is that you have the power to choose your reality. Are you ready to release unhealthy competitive energy from your life experience? Let's talk about it.

In today's episode we will talk about intentionally transforming sleep habits. Over time, sleeplessness will result in deficits in attention, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Lack of sleep can also exacerbate depression. If you want to get your body into a better relationship with sleep, this episode is for you. The simplest approach will be the most powerful.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk about opting into living a romantic life. This episode is all about how to inject more romance into your life in a healthy, self-loving, and expressive way. When you opt-out of struggle, you become available to a healthier relationship with romance. You deserve to have fulfilling love in your life. If you are ready to be free from toxic environments and toxic dynamics with people in toxic relationships, this episode is for you. Are you ready to embrace your inheritance and welcome healthy romance into your life? Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. Today we're going to talk about how to opt out of confusion in your life and instead opt into clarity. I'm going to start our conversation with a question. Have you ever been confused? I'm laughing because I feel like that was my entire 20s. The entire decade was one of confusion. I was confused in every area of my life professionally, personally, financially, just a whole lot of confusion. In today's episode, I specifically reveal an important link between confusion and struggle that could be blocking your progress. We will also discuss the reasons behind why we continue to accept and stay in situations draped in confusion. Lastly, we will discuss two strategies designed to help with implementing action steps towards open-heartedly opting into clarity. If you are ready to welcome intentional clarity into your life, this episode is for you. Let's talk about it.

In this episode the guy's discuss the Chappelle question, should Netflix remove the special? Pocket Humanity goes beyond the debate as Rodney and Keith tackle divisive trending topics in an attempt to reach common ground.

In today's episode we will be discussing rituals in leadership. Rituals have been proven to reduce anxiety while boosting morale, performance, and confidence. One of the most powerful things about rituals is that they help us to feel anchored to something bigger, a sense of belonging. If you haven't implemented any rituals into your leadership style, I would like to invite you to get started today.

In today's episode we will talk about judgmental leaders. In leadership, judgment should not be considered as a form of positive criticism. Rather, judgmental leaders tend to bring down team morale and productivity. If you want your team to achieve their full breakout result potential, today's episode is for you.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. Today we're going to talk about how to Opt Into Moving in Silence. In a previous episode we discussed opting out of silence, an episode that addressed the fact that black women are more likely to experience domestic and sexual violence. Maintaining a cloak of silence about the pain and violation that we have experienced as a community is unhealthy and imprisons us into struggle. However, this community is all about Opting Out of Struggle. But, that's not what we're talking about today. Today, we're talking about something different. We're talking about moving in silence in the context of learning how to keep some things private, and just for yourself. I will admit that while I have never had a problem keeping other people's secrets, I have struggled with keeping my own thoughts private. If I was making a professional move, I would tell far too many people before I made it. I would talk about a relationship that I kind of knew was going nowhere, I would talk about my financial goals with the wrong folks. It took me many, many, many years to learn how to move in silence. Here is my question to you, are you sharing your finances, goals, relationships, and dreams with too many people? Let's talk about it.

In today's episode we will talk about how toxic leadership turns into a culture of toxicity. What is it, why it happens and what you can do about it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast with Kelley. Today I have a question for you. What are you waiting for? I hope that this episode galvanizes and motivates you to live a little bit bigger and bolder in your life today as we talk about how to opt-out of waiting and opt into now. There are times when patience is definitely a virtue. There are also times when there are things that we have to wait on. But, we also need to accept that there are conditioned thoughts that may be stopping us from having all the goodness that we deserve. I talk about our inheritance being joy and abundance, and love and community. Today, I want to encourage you to receive that you can align with your inheritance now. So, as a community, we are going to discuss how to opt into now, by talking about ways that we can effectively change our thought process. We are also going to discuss how to achieve love in life and in work. I love the ongoing conversation that we're having as a community. I love being transparent and honest with you. Where I feel brave enough to do so I am going to talk about my own struggles. Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burnout Podcast with Kelley. Today we are going to talk about opting into healing. This episode concludes this week's “Family Meeting” three-part series. We are going to focus on healing strategies that can be replicated with consistency. Healing can be painful to embrace. But, this time, you are not alone. I am right here with you along this journey. We are a community dedicated to opting out of struggle on every level. And that includes any struggles that you may be experiencing as you work to align with a healing process that works for you. This week we have opted out of celebrating trauma, opted into loving accountability, and today family, it's time to heal. Let's talk about it.

Pocket Humanity goes beyond the debate as Rodney and Keith tackle divisive trending topics in an attempt to reach common ground.

Today's episode features excerpts from different conversations Audrey has had when asked about leadership. Her unfiltered passion, conviction, and masterful articulation give way to a manifesto of what it means to be a compelling leader and do the work to reach our fullest potential. Quote from the podcast: "You want your people around you to show their truth; you want to go through the real things of humanity. You want to have this space like there's no distinction between my personal life and my professional life, where people on your team can say what they want and where you put yourself out there and the failure you can come out of better even than you thought you would all that stuff comes from the foundation of humanity and authenticity. And there's no reason why brands can't do that.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be speaking with Stephanie Foo. She is the author of What My Bones Know: A Memoir Of Healing From Complex Trauma, the first literary memoir to tackle the science and psychology of complex PTSD. Previously, she was a producer at This American Life and helped create Snap Judgment. She's also had work in The New York Times, Vox, 99% Invisible and Reply All.

Today's topic is micro-aggression and micro-expression. Everyone can agree that micro-aggressions are debilitating. Therefore, it would be safe to assert that in a positive context the exact opposite would apply. Small doses of positive input must have a highly rewarding outcome over time. For example, shifting your focus towards micro-goals, and micro accomplishments, and doling out micro-acknowledgments. How awesome! If you are overworked, fatigued, and extremely goal-driven, this episode is for you. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. 

Welcome to the Black Girl Podcast with Kelley. Today we are going to continue our conversation about opting out of celebrating trauma. And we are going to begin our journey towards opting into loving accountability. Letting go of the cultural mentality of celebrating trauma is not easy. However, releasing yourself from this belief plays a key role in the healing process. In today's family meeting we will also discuss ways to handle the disrespect that black women face in the world. Here is my question to you, how important is accountability to you? Let's talk about it.

Today's topic is angry leadership, angry leaders. Perhaps you've been one. Maybe you've reformed from being one, or you've transformed. Possibly, you have worked someplace or are currently working someplace with an angry leader. Asking yourself this main question, how does this person even have a job? Angry leaders, lets release fear and embrace change today.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. And today, I am officially calling for a town hall/community family meeting. We're going to talk about opting out of celebrating trauma. Now hear me out. I want you to set a few ground rules. First, the vibe is going to be sensitive today. Although we're going to dig deep into elements of toxicity that are apparent in our culture, our focus will be on healing and love. In no way is today's conversation intended to be harsh. However, there could be some uncomfortable moments. Second, I'm asking you to keep an open mind. I take this beautiful community that we are building so seriously. You all mean so much to my heart. And I want you to know that I sincerely thank all of you for downloading and engaging the strategies that have been delivered along the journey. More than anything, I want you to know that you are not alone. This podcast is exploding in popularity, which is proof that we really do have a mighty sisterhood forming. I do not take that for granted. I'm so grateful to each one of you, for taking the time to listen to this podcast every week. Together we will enter today's family meeting with an open heart, a healing spirit, and an attitude of gratitude. Let's talk about it.

Please join Audrey Cavenecia, Host of Award-Winning Podcast Belonging & Leadership and Resmaa Menakem, Trauma Specialist, Guerilla Muse Podcast Host, & NYT Best Selling Author as they discuss the impact of the Will Smith, Chris Rock slapping incident at the Oscars. Let's open the door and step towards the process of healing as a community.

In today's episode, Audrey will be engaging leadership styles rooted in swift decisiveness vs making intentional choices. Do you have a problem with indecisiveness? Do you prefer to take the time you need to make the right choice? Listen in as Audrey journey's through the challenges of expanding our minds as we strive to improve critical thinking strategies in leadership.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Are you tired? Today I want to talk about opting out of exhaustion. We've talked about opting into rest and my love of the nap ministry, which you can find on Instagram. But today I want to specifically focus on emotional exhaustion. Lately, exhaustion has been present across many demographics, but particularly amongst my fellow Black Women. Some are physically tired, but even more, are sick and tired of the mental fatigue from ongoing engagement with the struggle. Please believe, the struggle is real. So, I am going to cover effective strategies that you can use to navigate your journey towards opting out of exhaustion. Here is my question to you, is your mental health important enough to set healthy boundaries in your life? Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. In today's episode, I am going to share strategies that will help you to Opt-Into Audacity in your life. Full disclosure, Audacity is one of my absolute favorite words. My wish for you is to become more Audacious, day by day. I will also cover a healing practice that you can do right after this episode. If you have been journeying with me, today's strategies can be deployed anytime you feel the need to inject more Audacity into your life. Do you have a willingness to embrace your bravery and take bold and fearless risks to better yourself? Let's talk about it.

Do you agonize over even the smallest mistakes or flaws in your work?  Do you attribute your success to luck or outside factors?  Are you very sensitive to even constructive criticism?  Do you feel like you will inevitably be found out as a phony?  Then you suffer from Imposter Syndrome and anxiety. This episode is about about 3 simple ways to get rid of it forever and function at your highest-level.

Do you feel exhausted, depressed, find yourself avoiding certain people, and procrastinate in areas of life that are important to you? It could be deep-rooted fear of failure. Listen in as Audrey talks about unraveling hidden belief systems around goals, accomplishment, and winning in leadership.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today we're going to talk all about what toxic positivity is and effective strategies that will help you to opt-out of that state of being. I, in full disclosure, am kind of obsessed with Instagram, it's my social media of choice. Over the last six months, I have seen an increase in posts about toxic positivity on Instagram. During the pandemic many have lost family members and struggled with high levels of anxiety and depression due to prolonged periods of isolation. In my research, I found that toxic positivity is directly linked to struggle, one of the cornerstones of this podcast. If you are at that stage in life where you are available take action steps towards positive change, this episode is for you. Here is my question, are you ready to opt into healthy optimism? Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today's episode marks the conclusion of this week's 3-part “Know Your Worth “series. Thank you so much for journeying with me. To recap, Jessie Behrman's quote, “When you learn how much you're worth, you'll stop giving people discounts” was established as the anchor concept of this series. We've talked about how to align with your worth in the business /professional realm. Plus, we addressed ways to manage boundaries with friends and family. However, knowing your worth in relationships is especially important. So many times, we go into relationships/partnerships, unaware of our value. Listen, if you don't know your worth your true value, no one else is going to know it either. We often unintentionally project a vibe that we are for sale and at a cheap price. When this happens, we tend to give discounts to people who truly are not worthy of us. Here is my question to you, who are you giving discounts to? Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Possibilities Over Problems podcast with Sean. Today I will be sharing space with Darian Holt. He is a 6th-grade teacher and influencer from Jackson, MS. Darian recently went viral and branded Apple Fried Apple which originated from my students mispronouncing my fraternity "Alpha Phi Alpha". His newly designed platform is set up to reach the masses. His viral content has allowed him to be featured on multiple platforms.

In todays Unlikely leadership episode, Audrey gives you a powerful exercise to do to get to your purpose and talks about the power of purpose in leadership distinct from savior-mentality. 

On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia and Lara Nuer, talk about the fact that companies are investing more into training during this period of Great Resignation. They also discuss a Mother's Legacy. Lara Nuer is the Co-Founder, Lead Facilitator, Senior Executive Coach and Culture Change Partner at Learning as Leadership, a decades-old leadership development and culture change firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steeped in LaL's proprietary methodology, Lara has been an instrumental leader of the core team of designers, facilitators, and coaches for 30 years. When Lara was 14 her mother, Claire, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given 3 months to live. Lara and her father, Sam, became Claires' copilots on her quest for healing. While still battling cancer -- Claire's life's work was born: to give people the tools to discover self-awareness. Claire and Sam created workshops to help others to bring their best selves to their projects and their relationships. “Don't wait until you have a few months to live to work on yourself!” was her motto. Today, Lara continues to carry on her mother's legacy.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. Today's episode, part two of a three-part series, will be about opting into knowing your worth when it comes to family and friends. In part one we tackled ways to align with your worth in business. Now we are going to dive into navigating your value regarding business matters that involve family and friends. First, let me say that this entire series is anchored by Jessie Behrman's quote, “When you learn how much you're worth, you'll stop giving people discounts.”. However, I fully acknowledge that business matters with family members can be tricky. That's why knowing how to effectively set boundaries is important. If you are ready to learn one simple strategy that will help you to overcome objections when setting boundaries with family and friends, this episode is for you. Here is my question for you, are you setting healthy and effective boundaries with your family and friends? Let's talk about it.