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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.

Welcome to the “Let's Talk White Guys” podcast. In today's episode Jamie, Mike, & Tony openly discuss “Racism” 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 1-800 Leadership. In today's episode Audrey Cavenecia, Host of Award-Winning Podcast Belonging & Leadership, and Annalisa Abell, Influencer & Girl Boss, as discuss turning The Great Reshuffle into an opportunity to have a career aligned with who you are. It's time to learn how to turn your passion into a career that you love. More people than ever are now existing the traditional work paradigm in search of a better opportunity. If you are ready to align with the career of your dreams, you don't want to miss this conversation.

Gratitude isn't a passive word or a kind affirmation. It is a space, A healing space. While many of us can comprehend the practice and the application of gratitude in our personal lives, or in our well-being journey, there is an extraordinary opportunity to bring gratitude to your profession. And to your leadership. And what you will find is limitless, but most importantly a greater depth and a direct line to your human potential.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be speaking with Dr. Rheeda Walker. She is an award-winning Professor of psychology, fellow in the American Psychological Association, and author of The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health. She is also an expert scholar who has published more than 60 scientific papers on African American mental health, suicide risk, and emotional resilience.

Do you have a burning desire to start a new career? Break out on your own? Or in the midst of a new risk and hoping to get some advice? Now is just about the best possible time for you to take that leap. But, I want nothing more than for you to be empowered and supported in your decisions. On this podcast I have a conversation with you. Yes, just you and me are going to talk about 5 key spaces to effectively navigate your way into fulfilling that dream you have been hoping to turn into reality. www.AmplifyVoices.io

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about opting into knowing your worth in business. I'm going to kick things off with a question, do you know how much you are worth? This episode is part one of a three-part series, all about helping you to align with your worth in the professional realm. There's a quote that says, “When you learn how much you're worth, you'll stop giving people discounts”. I love this quote because it very accurately reflects what happens when a person truly knows their value. When they understand how precious you are, you're more likely to protect, preserve, and honor who you are. So, join me on this short series as we talk about knowing our worth. Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about ways to successfully build good habits. A sure way to opt-out of struggle in your life is to align with a pattern of positive behavior. Let's be clear, it is not easy to set a new habit. In fact, it takes at least 18 days to establish new behavior as a habit. But, here's the good news, if you are determined to release struggle from your life, you have to power to accomplish this goal. The science behind this actually tells us that when we create a behavior and then find ways to reinforce that behavior, it becomes something called a habit loop. Let's talk about it.

On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia & Mike Robbins discussed the Pressure We Put On Performance in American society in light of the recent suicide at Stanford University. Students struggling in silence with mental health-related battles has been a challenge for many colleges and universities across the United States. Implementing protocols that deliver higher visibility for helpful resources has improved, but there is still more that needs to be done. This problem also exists in the workforce. However, in many instances, it is not properly addressed. As a society, we need to do better. Whether you're a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this. Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

Welcome to the Belonging and Leadership podcast with Audrey. Today Audrey will be discussing the importance of cultural representation within your home with Sunyoung "Sunny" Hong. Originally trained in architecture, Sunny is a design-driven problem solver who is addressing the lack of representation of mixed-race people in America through an offering of home and lifestyle products that highlight people's multicultural heritage. As a founder of Portmanteau Home, she combines her design experiences across industries ranging from graphic design, hospitality design to resort planning, to advocate for creating homes that are more than just beautiful; a home should be a space that reflects one's history and heritage. Sunny hopes to bring the idea of modern multicultural home decor into the mainstream and provide visual affirmations to the complex cultural identities of mixed-race individuals. Sunny studied psychology at Yale University and holds a Master of Architecture from GSD, Harvard University.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about the process of quitting with grace. I am a firm believer in putting an end to people, places and things that no longer serve you. If it involves keeping you bogged down in a mentality of struggle, it has got to go. However, separating yourself from struggle needs to be done in a way that is healthy and emotionally positive. Today, we are going to focus on strategies to release relationships and employment with class and grace. There is absolutely nothing wrong with opting out of engagement with toxic people and workplace situations. Here is my question for you, who or what work-related issues would you like to release? Let's talk about it.

“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. These bold conversations seek to promote accountability for those who want to make a positive impact on the world and our history. If you want to make a change, step up, and learn how to use your voice for causes that matter, subscribe now to be the first to hear Let's Talk White Guys.Meet The Cast:Tony Schwartz: I'm Tony Schwartz, the author of six books including The Way We're Working Isn't Working, I'm also the CEO of The Energy Project, which works with large organizations to help them build resilience and sustainability. Jaime Winship: I'm Jaime Winship, former career in law enforcement and now consulting on identity and resilience. Mike Robbin: And I'm Mike Robbins, former athlete turned author and motivational speaker. All together: And we're here to talk white guys.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be interviewing Baratunde Thurston. He holds space for hard and complex conversations with his blend of humor, wisdom, and compassion. Baratunde is an Emmy-nominated host who has worked for The Onion, produced for The Daily Show, advised the Obama White House, and wrote the New York Times bestseller How To Be Black. He's the creator and host of How To Citizen with Baratunde which Apple named one of its favorite podcasts of 2020 and for which he received the Social Impact Award at the 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards. He's also a founding partner of the new media startup Puck. In 2019, he delivered what MSNBC's Brian Williams called “one of the greatest TED talks of all time.” Baratunde is unique in his ability to integrate and synthesize themes of race, culture, politics, and technology to explain where our nation is and where we can take it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about softness. We will focus on strategies that show you how to opt-out of harsh living and harsh interactions. Instead, you will learn how to opt-into an experience of soft living and soft conversations. But, how can we have realistically engage with soft interaction in American Society? What is it about our culture, as black folks that makes softness so difficult? Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk about opting into utilizing your gifts in the workplace. How many of you are in a career, but don't feel like you are living up to your full potential. A very smart friend of mine once told me that your inner genius resides at the intersection between ease and joy. When you can incorporate your passion and natural talents into your workday, this is the recipe for achieving peak performance within your career. Are you doing work that brings you joy? If you want to learn more about healing practices designed to help you with identifying what your gifts are and how to incorporate your gifts into your daily life, this episode is for you. Let's talk about it.

On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia & Kelley Bonner discussed Critical Elements of Accountable Communication. Like Estee Lauder, many companies are being faced with challenges when trying to standardize a protocol that governs how to discipline employees regarding inappropriate social media posts. What are best practices for helping to navigate your team's reaction to a possible social media incident? Whether you're a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this. Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. So today is all about opting out of dating burnout and opting into a desire for meaningful and healthy relationships. How do you know if you are experiencing dating burnout? Well, one of the main identifiers is cynicism. Pay attention to how you are reacting and receiving when you think about dating. If you are feeling overwhelmed with the prospect of dating this episode is for you. When we are able to release cynical snapbacks, we can become available to address issues that may be festering just below the surface. Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Possibilities Over Problems Podcast with Sean. Today, I will be sharing space with Bo Shappell. He is a high school health & physical education teacher at the Daniel Boone Area School District. He is the co-founder of WE (wellness education) Integrated, co-author of ALL IN: The Mindset of Fitness, and an educational consultant & public speaker. He is the academic leader for creative arts and human performance within his school district, leader of districtwide SEL initiatives, and has implemented numerous programs aimed at improving mental, emotional, and physical wellness for staff and students. He was awarded 2019 Pennsylvania Middle School PE Teacher of the Year. In 2021, Bo was a national finalist for Middle School PE Teacher of the Year.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be interviewing Dr. Lissa Rankin. She is a New York Times bestselling author of Mind Over Medicine and six other books, is a former OB/GYN physician, founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute training program for doctors and therapists, radical remission researcher, and founder of the non-profit Heal At Last. After leaving her job in conventional medicine in 2007, Lissa began experimenting in her integrative medicine practice with what really helps resolve symptoms in people with chronic illness who have failed to improve with either conventional medicine or alternative medicine. All roads led to the same conclusion: People who are not responding to other treatments often have untreated, unhealed trauma, and treating that trauma can sometimes lead to seemingly miraculous radical remissions.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about opting into being OK to say No! When was the last time that you said no to someone in an effort to stand up for yourself and set healthy boundaries? It is totally ok for you to say no to someone if a request is not right for you. Opting to decline is not always easy, especially when it involves family members who love you or your boss for fear of losing your job. But, if you are ready to learn how to embrace your Power of No, this episode is for you. Here is my question to you, are you afraid to tell people no? Let's Talk About It.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about opting out of bitterness. Pain and repeated injury are two of the main forms that bitterness can present in your life. We are going to focus on the kind of bitterness that results from not being able to address the ways that our societal systems wrong and injure us. When you feel as though your voice is not being heard, mounting hurt can harden your heart. The good news is that bitterness can be released, find out how today. Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Black Girl Burn Out Podcast with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about opting out of people-pleasing. As Black Women, we are often struggling to find balance between family, work, and personal time. One key to being able to find an aligning balance involves setting healthy boundaries. Allowing it to be ok to say no when a request overextends you. It is totally ok to say no, and you don't have to justify your decision. If you are tired of riding the roller coaster of pleasing everyone around you while neglecting yourself, this episode is for you. Here is my question to you, are you ready to opt into a life of balance and boundaries? Let's talk about it.

Welcome to the Possibilities Over Problems Podcast with Sean. Today I will be sharing space with Mandy Manning. She recently transitioned from a 21-year career as a classroom teacher to supporting educators as the Digital Content Specialist for the Washington Education Association. During her 21 years in the classroom, most of those years Mandy taught English to newly arrived refugee and immigrant students in the Newcomer Center at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington. In her classroom, Mandy used experiential projects like map-making to help her students process trauma, celebrate their home countries and culture, and learn about their new community. As 2018 National Teacher of the Year, Mandy encourages educators to teach their students to overcome their fears and seek out new experiences. She is co-author of Creating a Sense of Belonging for Immigrant and Refugee Students.

Welcome to The Guerilla Muse Podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be interviewing Dr. Halim Ali. He is an activist, mentor, master facilitator, mental health professional and soon-to-be author aiming to transform traumatic experiences and lifestyles by restoring strong personal foundations, bringing back personal balance and implementing wellness tools to apply for a lifetime. He works directly with the Denver Metro community and its suburbs advocating for empowerment and mental health awareness to establish healthy American families. Through community events and programs ranging from youth leadership courses, adult male health and wellness counsels, educational seminars, and community services, Dr. Ali is for the people first, at all times. Cultural connector and advocate to so many voices in Denver, Colorado, he works hard in creating new movements that are direct, intentional and purposeful throughout all platforms of healthcare lending toward healthy families and communities.

Welcome to Black Girl Burn Out with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about releasing the need to maintain a constant “I'm busy” mentality. Opting into rest and reflection is necessary to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Black Women often feel compelled to always be on go, go, go mode. In our society, resting is commonly associated with laziness. However, this is a false sentiment. I will cover four ways to prioritize rest in your life. If you are ready to equip yourself with effective burnout prevention strategies, this episode is for you. Here is my question to you, are you ready to grant yourself the rest that you need to improve on every level in your life? Let's talk about it.Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Black Girl Burn Out with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about love and the myths that define why we repeatedly attract less than desirable partners. We are going to focus on opting-out of the societal programming that binds us to struggle in our love lives. I know that you have heard the phrase, love is blind, or love hurts. Unfortunately, belief in those phrases can result in us turning a blind eye to glaring and harmful flaws. To be clear, this process will not be easy, but it will be worth it. Here is my question to you, are you ready to learn how to move forward, identify the struggle and address it by asking clear and concise questions? Let's talk about it.Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse Podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be interviewing Dr. Bahiyyah Muhammad. She is an Associate Professor of Criminology in the Department of Sociology at Howard University (HU) in the District of Columbia (DC). Dr. Muhammad is also Founding Director for the Higher Education in Prison (HEP) Programming across all three campuses at the university and the HU Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. To date, Professor Muhammad has spearheaded HEP courses and innovative programs offered through Howard University's Schools of Law, Divinity, Communications, Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences. These graduate seminars and undergraduate classes have occurred in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), the DC Department of Corrections (DCDOC), the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), and the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) detention facilities in Maryland and Washington, DC. To date, approximately one thousand Howard students, alumni, faculty, incarcerated, and formerly incarcerated individuals have participated in classes inside prisons, jails, and detention facilities in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Under Dr. Muhammad's leadership, Howard University became the first HBCU to offer award-winning post-secondary education to incarcerated females, males, detained juveniles, and their families, simultaneously.Join the Amplify Voices Community. Feel free to text your questions to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Possibilities Over Problems with Sean. Today I will be sharing space with Anya Dillard. She is an 18-year-old activist, philanthropist, social entrepreneur, content creator, and aspiring filmmaker. She is also the founder of The Next Gen Come Up – a nonprofit organization that encourages young people to explore activism, pursue community service, and raise awareness through creative expression. Anya is best known for helping to organize the largest civil rights protests in her hometown's history (which garnered an audience of over 3,000 people and over 26,000 social media viewers), co-organizing her town's first-ever public Juneteenth Celebration, and being appointed as the 3rd black female Student Council President in her high school's history.Join the Amplify Voices Community. Feel free to text your questions to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Black Girl Burn Out with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about Opting out of repeatedly accepting “Crumbs” in the workplace. How many times have you been overqualified for a position, yet agreed to crumbs for compensation? So often, Black Women are underpaid, undervalued, unseen, and unheard in the workplace. If you are ready to opt into the feast of financial abundance that you are entitled to, this episode is for you. Here is my question to you, are you ready for positive “self-value” driven empowerment strategies that can prepare you for your next performance evaluation? Let's talk about it.Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia, Bonnie Marcus, & Shari Leid discussed Ageism in The Workforce. Owners and managers must lead by example when it comes to team diversity, in any form. Problems arise when discriminatory statements made by managers, leaders, and company owners, are not addressed directly. But, how do you report or reprimand your boss? How do you create unity on a team with significant age diversity? Whether you're a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Black Girl Burn Out, with Kelley. Today's episode is all about letting go of toxic hustle mentality and opting into a life of abundance. I will introduce 3 strategies designed to help you to manifest ease. It's time to opt into ease as a way of facilitating abundance in your life. Let's talk about it.Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “BGBO” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

On this previously live-streamed event, we discussed Accountable Communication related to Kanye West and Spotify's Daniel ELK. As leaders, we know that accountability is a critical component of being an effective manager. Ideally, when leaders can clearly communicate goals and expectations, team member morale and productivity increase. Whether you're a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

On this previously live-streamed event, we discussed The Freedom of Speech, Joe Rogan & The N-Word. Where do we draw the line between self expression and racism? How do we hold high profile influencers or internal team leaders accountable when someone uses the N- word? Whether you're a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Black Girl Burn Out with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about Opting Out of Silence. In many ways, American Culture encourages abuse-related silence. Medical professionals often don't even believe Black Women when they speak up about their pain. However, the time has come for us to amplify safe environment assistance programs whereby Black Women can feel safe to speak out about verbal abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. If you or someone that you care about is silently enduring pain, this episode is for you. Violence against Black Women is not just historical, going back to times of slavery, but at present a very real problem. Let's talk about it.Feel free to reach out to me. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Possibilities Over Problems with Sean. Today I will be sharing spaces with. Brennan Steele. He is an educator, school leader, and author currently residing in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Duke University, where he studied History, African/African-American Studies, and Education. A Teach for America Alumnus, he began his career as a middle school math teacher. In his current role, he serves as the Director of Advancement at charter middle school and is responsible for fostering external partnerships, securing philanthropic funds, and developing high school pathways for 8th-grade students.He is also an author passionate about the mental wellness of black men. He published a guided journal entitled "breathe: a guided healing journal for black men" in August 2020 in the middle of the global pandemic and on the heels of continued murders of black folks. In conjunction, he is the founder of Breathe Brotha, a campaign seeking to promote healing and wholeness for black men. Brennan is an aspiring mental health professional with hopes of continuing to create space for black men to thrive.Join the Amplify Voices Community. Feel free to text your questions to “POP” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Belonging & Leadership, with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Martina Åkerlund. She is the CEO of sports tech company Triggy, in the male dominated gaming industry. 20 years of experience from banking and finance as a Management Consultant and in senior positions including CMO and Head of Regulatory Reporting in organizations such as Nasdaq, Swedbank and SEB.Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Belonging” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Belonging & Leadership, with Audrey. Today I will be speaking withSage Ke'alohilani Quiamno. She is an award-winning Native Hawaiian entrepreneur, speaker, and changemaker. She is a nationally-recognized diversity, equity, and inclusion leader and her work is grounded in centering the experiences of historically underrepresented communities and those with intersectional identities to achieve equity. She has been recognized in major media outlets like Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and more. In 2019, she was recognized as one of Seattle's Most Influential People, was honored with the Rising Star award from the National Organization for Women, and was named on The 100 Changemakers list by The Gates Foundation. Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Belonging” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Black Girl Burn Out, with Kelley. Today I want to talk to you about body positivity. The way that we deal with judgmental comments from others about our bodies can have a negative impact on how we view ourselves, as Black Women. I will cover 5 strategies geared towards helping you to infuse more positivity into your personal self-image. It's time to let go of repetitive and harsh inner criticism. Are you ready to opt into fully loving yourself? Let's talk about it.Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “BGBO” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

What is high-functioning depression? Why did former Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst leap to her death? What could have been going on behind the scenes, while everyone else thought that she was a happy bright rising star? How did everyone miss the signs? Tune in today to learn more about signs that leaders should look out for on their teams and within themselves. It's never too late. Join us, this is a very important conversation with passionate professionals who care.