Conversations in Courage

Welcome back to Conversations in Courage!

Join us on Conversations in Courage as we start the year with Nicole Derosiers, who will be helping us kickoff our yearlong fundraising campaign, Bold Moves. Discover the inspiring journey of this health and wellness advocate, whose philosophy in fitness revolves around two simple rules: sweat and smile. Tune in for a conversation filled with courage, authenticity, and the joy of movement. #BoldMovesSupport the showDon't forget to rate and leave a review! Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out! Via Instagram: Ash @blackgirlmagicmamaMark @bushidoandbourbon Via Email: beyourownoutlier@gmail.com Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here: www.thecouragecampaign.com@the.courage.campaign

Indifference upholds the status quo. That's it. That's the caption. Support the showDon't forget to rate and leave a review! Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out! Via Instagram: Ash @blackgirlmagicmamaMark @bushidoandbourbon Via Email: beyourownoutlier@gmail.com Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here: www.thecouragecampaign.com@the.courage.campaign

Welcome to Part 2! This week we dive even deeper with Amrit-Sadhana, covering religion, trauma, yoga, Ayurveda, anti-racism and more! Amrit- Sadhana is a certified trauma informed nervous system coach, herbalist and public speaker. She teaches people how to heal their nervous system through self regulation and shift their relationship to anxiety so that we can show up in the world as our most authentic selves. Her passion to spread the awareness that feeling safe in our bodies is part of our birthright speaks volumes through her content and the work she does. She is currently launching a corporate wellness talk that teaches people about their nervous system, how to self regulate at work and not only improve their productivity and creativity but their overall quality of life. She is a walking testimonial of her own work.You can find Amrit on all of the social channels @theuntamedherbalist as well as www.theuntamedherbalist.com *Note: The sound is slightly glitchy on this one. Apologies!Support the showDon't forget to rate and leave a review! Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out! Via Instagram: Ash @blackgirlmagicmamaMark @bushidoandbourbon Via Email: beyourownoutlier@gmail.com Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here: www.thecouragecampaign.com@the.courage.campaign

We are so excited to introduce our first guest in almost 2 years! Meet Amrit-Sadhana,  a certified trauma informed nervous system coach, herbalist and public speaker. She teaches people how to heal their nervous system through self regulation and shift their relationship to anxiety so that we can show up in the world as our most authentic selves. Her passion to spread the awareness that feeling safe in our bodies is part of our birthright speaks volumes through her content and the work she does. She is currently launching a corporate wellness talk that teaches people about their nervous system, how to self regulate at work and not only improve their productivity and creativity but their overall quality of life. She is a walking testimonial of her own work.This episode is packed with gems about our nervous system, trauma, and anti-racism. We don't even scratch the surface, so obviously we've already invited her back for a part 2! Enjoy!You can find Amrit on all of the social channels @theuntamedherbalist as well as www.theuntamedherbalist.com Support the showDon't forget to rate and leave a review! Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out! Via Instagram: Ash @blackgirlmagicmamaMark @bushidoandbourbon Via Email: beyourownoutlier@gmail.com Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here: www.thecouragecampaign.com@the.courage.campaign

Privilege is something we all benefit from in some form or another.  While it is irrefutable, as soon as we try to cast a light on aspects of our privilege (eg. White privilege, able-bodied, heterosexual, etc.), people rail, scream and gaslight. Perhaps it is in our wiring to look at things as a zero-sum game, however, progress as a society is dependent on us recognizing that rising tides truly do raise all ships. Resources: Harvard Bias Test https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.htmlUnpacking the Invisible Knapsack https://psychology.umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2016/10/White-Privilege_McIntosh-1989.pdfSupport the showDon't forget to rate and leave a review! Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out! Via Instagram: Ash @blackgirlmagicmamaMark @bushidoandbourbon Via Email: beyourownoutlier@gmail.com Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here: www.thecouragecampaign.com@the.courage.campaign

Critical conversations require more than just an astute command of language and exceptional listening skills, they also require three things that can inspire alignment and change: 1.Architect your unlearning by disrupting your narrative. 2.Look beyond personal responsibility and challenge systems of oppression. 3.Prioritize curiosity and interrogation over sensationalism and rhetoric. Support the showDon't forget to rate and leave a review! Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out! Via Instagram: Ash @blackgirlmagicmamaMark @bushidoandbourbon Via Email: beyourownoutlier@gmail.com Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here: www.thecouragecampaign.com@the.courage.campaign

The voices in your head are loud and often the expressions and stories of scarcity, fear, doubt and bias that were formed by your environment, your family, your experiences and society.  Though not always purely negative, these stories do inform our beliefs (sometimes self- limiting) which ultimately guides behavior and action; in essence keeping us stuck.  In this episode, Ashley and Mark discuss. - Breaking through narratives that do not fit with your why or your ideal view for life- Challenging the “No Excuses” rhetoric- Being unapologetically intentional about your prioritiesSupport the showDon't forget to rate and leave a review! Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out! Via Instagram: Ash @blackgirlmagicmamaMark @bushidoandbourbon Via Email: beyourownoutlier@gmail.com Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here: www.thecouragecampaign.com@the.courage.campaign

We're not wasting any time with this one. It's a little heavy, but definitely worth the listen. Progress cannot come without discomfort. So, ignoring ideas, policies and actions that create discomfort  just allows more of the same to flourish.  In this episode, we talk about everything from Black History Month to book bans to the murder of Tyre Nichols; cap-stoning a theme that discriminatory systems are alive and well … and that is what makes them so insidious.Support the showDon't forget to rate and leave a review! Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out! Via Instagram: Ash @blackgirlmagicmamaMark @bushidoandbourbon Via Email: beyourownoutlier@gmail.com Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here: www.thecouragecampaign.com@the.courage.campaign

Here's a non-exhaustive list of really annoying things that are exclusionary, mean, shame-inducing, or just plain stupid: equinox not letting new members join in January the way people talk about food the way people talk about bodies all or nothing mentality the idea of excuses vs reasons the focus is all about smaller, tighter, fitter racism, white supremacy, and exclusion mean and toxic studio culturepeople not eating carbs fitness instructors, trainers, and health coaching trying to diagnose, treat and cure LITERALLY EVERYTHINGchildren & adolescents with body image issues people thinking they need workouts over therapy lack of representation This week's topics isn't pulled from one particular previous episode, but many that we've talked about through all seasons. You can't talk about fitness without talking about wellness, boundaries, fear and courage, privilege, cultural appropriation, yoga, kids in schools and the failure of PE class, body image, gender and sexuality, community…all of it. We have a feeling this one may need a part two in the future...Support the showDon't forget to rate and leave a review! Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out! Via Instagram: Ash @blackgirlmagicmamaMark @bushidoandbourbon Via Email: beyourownoutlier@gmail.com Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here: www.thecouragecampaign.com@the.courage.campaign

Is 'canceling' a thing we still do? What about calling out? Or calling in? Are we shaming and bullying or demanding accountability? As promised, we're diving into some of our early episodes to explore how our opinions have changed. 2020 was an incredibly charged year for many reasons, and while we aren't carrying any regrets, we acknowledge that in some cases, there's way more nuance than we previously thought. We're not letting anyone off the hook here, rather we're exploring the kinds of skills needed to create actual and lasting change. Support the showDon't forget to rate and leave a review! Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out! Via Instagram: Ash @blackgirlmagicmamaMark @bushidoandbourbon Via Email: beyourownoutlier@gmail.com Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here: www.thecouragecampaign.com@the.courage.campaign

Welcome back and Happy New Year! Can you believe this marks the start of 6 seasons of Conversations in Courage? To have almost 20,000 downloads in 80 episodes gives us an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride for something we created at our kitchen table at the height of the pandemic in hopes that we could create a community of people interested in becoming better at dismantling systems of oppression. So, thank you for being a part of this community! In today's conversation, we cover how we look at goals at the beginning of the year as well as how we want to structure this season, using the principles of neuroplasticity as our guide. Support the showQuestions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out! Via Instagram: Ash @blackgirlmagicmamaMark @bushidoandbourbon Via Email: beyourownoutlier@gmail.com Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here: www.thecouragecampaign.com@the.courage.campaign

Season Finale! For our last episode of 2023 (!), we're diving into how to be comfortable in spaces that hold potential danger, how eating and exercising consistently is really the key to success, plus we give you some ideas for unconventional gifts this holiday season. Enjoy and have a Happy New Year!Mark and Ash Support the show

In this episode Ashley and Mark discuss their thoughts about the origin (and false narrative) around this US holiday as well as their challenge to themselves and each of you to use this as another catalyst for allyship; moving beyond the superficial into helping create a community and a world we can truly be thankful for.Cheers!Ashley and MarkSupport the show

Buckle up kids! This week we're talking about...pop culture? We know, not necessarily a courageous conversation, but still hopefully entertaining nonetheless! Topics include: Politics (obviously)Love is Blind (have you seen this show?)Twitter (ugh) We hope you enjoy! Mark & Ash Support the show

Ok but seriously- what is a good person? Who is a good person? What are the qualities and actions needed in order to justify the use of the word "good"? Spoiler alert: we don't have the answers, but we had a great time talking it out! We hope you enjoy this post-election, thought-provoking topic! Cheers, M+ASupport the show

Our beloved companion, Ali, has passed away. Her end of life care made us reflect on our capacity for compassion and patience- both for others and ourselves. What are our triggers? How are we caring for ourselves? How do we hold space for others? In the midst of an important election cycle, what's our responsibility to be in community with people who have beliefs that are fundamentally opposed to our own?Thank you for your listenership and support of the show! P.S. The Courage Campaign is hosting it's first fundraiser next week. Check out the details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-courage-campaigns-first-annual-harvest-gala-tickets-428112394697?aff=ebdshpsearchautocompleteSupport the show

Join us this week as we have a conversation about why social media sometimes feels so yucky despite the opportunity to be connected, learn, and grow. We also talk about why it's so damn hard to make friends as you get older. What's up with that? We hope you enjoy! Ash & Mark Support the show

In this episode, Ash and Mark discuss the origins and mission of the The Courage Campaign, as well as some of the current challenges in education in terms of test scores, racial segregation, harmful CRT rhetoric, and book bans. With election season upon us and Covid-19 not yet in the rearview, the mental and physical health of our young people is immensely important! As always, we ask that you join us in fighting for change however you can. Enjoy! Mark & Ash Support the show

What can you do with 35 years of leadership experience? Drop lots of gems and knowledge bombs. Enjoy this solo episode with Mark as he talks about the skills and qualities that are necessary to lead successful teams, and some of the lessons he's learned along the way. Support the show

This week, it's just you and Ashley as she divulges how motherhood is going at the 15 month mark (it's hard), and also three things you can immediately implement to make your spaces more inclusive. Enjoy!Support the show

The gears are turning…This week Ash & Mark delve into a real-time working/thinking session and explore some possibilities for rewiring our brains for true connection. If we're really to be anti-racist, how do we fight against implicit bias? Happy Listening! Mark & Ash Links for you: Dr. Becky & Glennon Doyle https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-cycles-reparenting-yourself-with-dr-becky/id1564530722?i=1000579281486Bacon's Rebellion https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/inventing-black-and-whiteThe Gift of Fear https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Fear-Survival-Signals-Violence/dp/0440226198Do The Work https://www.workman.com/products/do-the-work/paperbackSupport the show

Hi everyone! This week, we need a break. Our pup, Ali, isn't doing great and we need to rally ourselves for her and make sure she gets the best care possible. Send us good vibes :) and we'll see you next week. xxSupport the show

Ever get a piece of feedback from your boss or partner and freak the f*ck out? Same. The importance of feedback is something that every healthy relationship needs but one of the most difficult things to master.  In this episode, Mark and Ashley discuss what has worked for them and how success is dictated much more by improv than formula.  Enjoy! If you're enjoying Conversations in Courage, let us know! Share an episode, rate, review, and subscribe. And of course, thank you for being a part of this community. Support the show

What do student loan debt, Stevie Wonder's version of the Happy Birthday Song, and social media have in common?  They all demonstrate the power of our voices to provoke, inspire and influence change.  Join Ashley and Mark this week as they connect the dots to how all things are not created equal.Support the show

This week, Ashley and Mark discuss the complexities of "family" and how the criteria of what love and support looks like has changed over time.   Like what you hear? Have a request? Let us know! Send Ashley (@blackgirlmagicmama) or Mark (@bushidoandbourbon) a DM on the 'gram. Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate, Share & Leave A Review!Cheers, Ash + Mark Support the show

The parallels between our fitness spaces, corporations and our political landscape are becoming more apparent by the day.  Rhetoric, divisiveness, performative allyship, and bullying  are all elements at play once the motivation to "win" supersedes our espoused value system.  It there where both dissonance and decision making meet.  Accountability in this landscape comes in many forms and it is up to us (as leaders, instructors, community members, etc) to determine how that shows up to influence the correct outcomes.  In this episode, Mark and Ashley discuss the parallels, their own journeys within the spaces and an associated call to action.Support the show

Parenting is one of the most rewarding and difficult journeys that we will ever embark on.  Join Ashley and Mark in this episode as they discuss their own perspective on Year 1, along with their philosophy on how to approach synthesizing research and opinions, and shed judgment without compromising boundaries or authenticity.Support the show

Welcome Back! We're stoked to be with you for another season of Conversations in Courage. Thank you so much for being a part of this community. In this episode, we're talking about courage. Courage is not a gift, it is a practice. And given where we are as a world right now, it is a practice that often requires daily, intentional effort. Join us as we unpack this topic and also discuss the connection between Fear, Hope and Empathy and how together, these emotions can formulate a strategy to transcend difficult times.If you like what you hear, please rate and review! Hit us up on the 'gram with any questions or concerns: Mark @bushidoandbourbonAsh: @blackgirlmagicmamaSupport the show

Welcome to The Inclusivity Series Part 2, a collaboration between Ashley Mitchell and lululemon in an effort to make wellness spaces more inclusive. The six speakers will take us on a journey through different aspects of diversity and inclusion through the vehicle of storytelling and q+a.We truly hope you enjoy these conversations, and we'll talk to you soon!(NEW SEASON LAUNCHES 8/3!!)Learn more:@abeautifulresistance@sincerely.jeneehttps://www.bostonglobe.com/about/staff-list/staff/jenee-osterheldt/Support the show

Welcome to The Inclusivity Series Part 2, a collaboration between Ashley Mitchell and lululemon in an effort to make wellness spaces more inclusive. The six speakers will take us on a journey through different aspects of diversity and inclusion through the vehicle of storytelling and q+a.We truly hope you enjoy these conversations, and we'll talk to you soon!(NEW SEASON LAUNCHES 8/3!!)Learn more:IG: @melissadechellis@adaptivelyabled@thelinerwandSupport the show

Welcome to The Inclusivity Series Part 2, a collaboration between Ashley Mitchell and lululemon in an effort to make wellness spaces more inclusive. The six speakers will take us on a journey through different aspects of diversity and inclusion through the vehicle of storytelling and q+a.We truly hope you enjoy these conversations, and we'll talk to you soon!(NEW SEASON LAUNCHES 8/3!!)Learn more:IG: @lizmirandalizmiranda.com ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:https://legmap.org/ - Find your local legislator mapSupport the show

Welcome to The Inclusivity Series Part 2, a collaboration between Ashley Mitchell and lululemon in an effort to make wellness spaces more inclusive. The six speakers will take us on a journey through different aspects of diversity and inclusion through the vehicle of storytelling and q+a.We truly hope you enjoy these conversations, and we'll talk to you soon!(NEW SEASON LAUNCHES 8/3!!)Learn more:IG: @theaxiomofaddisonauntaddie.medium.com Queer & Trans Resilience WkBk by Anneliese Singh - the author created a facilitator's guide that is free with permission on her website here - a brilliant teaching assistant for anyone leading groups, classes, workshops, or working one on one with queer and trans youth: Facilitator's guide Redefining Realness by Janet Mock- This is a personal retelling and reflection on moments and scenes from her life. I think especially for trans humans who come out in their adult human years, this provides a lot of relatable material, as well as simply being an incredible story told so naturally. Sissy by Jacob Tobia - a very current, very accessible memoir from one of the most affirming and fearless voices in the NB/trans community today. "Boy Meets Girl" dir. Eric Schaeffer; starring Michelle Hendley - This movie is from 2014, but it is earnest and beautiful and the lead is in fact played by a trans woman, so her reactions and attitudes are authentic.  "Disclosure" dir. Sam Feder - Trans folks and Netflix This film is all about unlearning as it explores the varied (and awful) ways trans humans have been portrayed (and otherwise misrepresented/erased) from the media since moving pictures have been around. The Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Hotline - (888) 843-4564 National Suicide Prevention Hotline - (800) 273-8255 Support the show

Welcome to The Inclusivity Series Part 2, a collaboration between Ashley Mitchell and lululemon in an effort to make wellness spaces more inclusive. The six speakers will take us on a journey through different aspects of diversity and inclusion through the vehicle of storytelling and q+a.We truly hope you enjoy these conversations, and we'll talk to you soon!(NEW SEASON LAUNCHES 8/3!!)Learn more:Chrissy King @iamchrissyking chrissyking.comResources: https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/racism-diet-culture https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/black-body-positive-trainer-wellness-industry https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/wellness-professionals-racism-conversation https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/how-to-create-inclusive-environment https://christyharrison.com/book-anti-diet-intuitive-eating-christy-harrisonhttps://thebodyisnotanapology.com/Support the show

Welcome to The Inclusivity Series Part 2, a collaboration between Ashley Mitchell and lululemon in an effort to make wellness spaces more inclusive. The six speakers will take us on a journey through different aspects of diversity and inclusion through the vehicle of storytelling and q+a. We truly hope you enjoy these conversations, and we'll talk to you soon! (NEW SEASON LAUNCHES 8/3!!)Learn more: Deborah Dull (@circular_nomad) www.deborahdull.comResources: You Could Be Swallowing A Credit Card's Weight In Plastic Every Week https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/11/health/microplastics-ingestion-wwf-study-scn-intl/index.htmlHad it up to here with climate change? Eat beans instead of beef. https://bigthink.com/hard-science/eating-beans-instead-of-beef-could-be-the-key-to-reducing-greenhouse-gases/The Carbon Footprint of Foods: are differences explained by the impacts of methane?https://ourworldindata.org/carbon-footprint-food-methaneWomen & Circular Economy: Mainstreaming Gender Equity for Sustainability https://feminisminindia.com/2021/09/09/women-circular-economy-mainstreaming-gender-equity-for-sustainability/Support the show

Often, the limits of our joy are located at the intersection of how we define success and failure.  This episode is sort of an everything bagel of all of our favorite topics: DEI, fitness, toxic positivity, The Courage Campaign, self-care...all of it. The next 6 episodes will the the next group of talks from The Inclusivity Series. Tune in as we'll be talking about everything from Body Liberation to LGBTQIA+ identities. Thank you for supporting us and we'll see you in August!Support the show

This past weekend, Mark's youngest from his previous marriage graduated high school, so it got us thinking: what are the things I wish I had known? And what can I do with that advice now? While we all spend so much of our younger lives being introduced to the concept of success through the lens of academic test scores, athletic prowess and social popularity that tends to bias true lessons from forming in the moment. Listen in as we discuss things like relationships, parenting, and of course courage & fear, success & failure. Cheers!Support the show

As a bookend to last week's episode, the tables turn and Mark interviews Ashley on what it was like growing up as a Black Biracial woman from New Jersey, and how her evolution shifted from wanting to fit in to having no choice but to stand out. Enjoy!Support the show

"Shame dies when stories are told in safe spaces." In this episode, Ashley interviews Mark on what it was like growing up and how his perspective changed from “I don't see color” to “it's impossible not to see color”.The evolution of thought is often littered with false narratives and a whole lot of bias.  Breaking through the friction that is meant to hold us back require intentionality, empathy, and a willingness to change. Enjoy! Support the show

This week, Ashley and Mark discuss their personal experiences and struggles with perfectionism, achieving greatness, and battling self- doubt. We're just able to scratch the surface with this episode because it's truly a loaded topic.  We believe that we're perfectly imperfect, but the messaging and imagery we take in from around us can really mess with our sense of self-worth. And then there's imposter syndrome and having one or multiple marginalized identities...whew! It can feel like a lot. We hope you enjoy! Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and share :) **We took an unplanned hiatus last week as covid struck our household. Thank you for bearing with us. xoSupport the show

Funny joke, right? This week Ash & Mark discuss the concepts of critical thinking and connecting the dots between big social issues. We have to get smarter about the way we use our energy to engage with the news and fight for the issues that have meaning to us. Many are in the habit of skimming, glossing over, or performing allyship & intelligence through reposts on social media...but is that really critical thought? When sh*t hits the fan, who do we become?This is the article we referenced:https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/there-are-4-modes-of-thinking-preacher-prosecutor-politician-scientist-you-should-use-1-much-more.htmlCheers!Support the show

This week, Ashley and Mark discuss the insidiousness of our own insatiable comparative behaviors as human beings and also how social media feeds the doom loop of despair through its intentional design.  Support the show (https://donorbox.org/the-courage-campaign-1)

With data everywhere to seemingly support both sides of the “sleep training” dilemma but no real gold-standard research to transition opinion into fact, the real question is not whether a cry-it-out philosophy is empirically right or wrong but rather whether it is right or wrong for your family.  In this episode, Ashley and Mark unpack this and discuss the origins of sleep training (hint: it had nothing to do with science) as well share their personal perspective on what has worked for them.   The Curious History of Sleeping Through the Night https://www.google.com/amp/s/medicalhealthhumanities.com/2018/07/10/the-curious-history-of-sleeping-through-the-night/amp/Postpartum Care Traditions https://www.mothermag.com/postpartum-care-traditions/Support the show (https://donorbox.org/the-courage-campaign-1)

In a world where the investment in DEI is greater than it ever has been, with US businesses spending over 8B per year, we still struggle with solving the real problem… Inclusion.  In this episode, Ashley and Mark discuss their thoughts about creating environments that transcend the numbers and instead, look to create spaces where people are feel safe, seen, and heard.   Diversity Wheelhttps://guides.rasmussen.edu/DEI/DiversitySupport the show (https://donorbox.org/the-courage-campaign-1)

In honor of American Library Week, Ashley and Mark take on the subject of book bans in the US. While book banning and/or censoring is certainly not new, the recent trend attempting to either whitewash history or prevent access to topics around racial justice, gender identity or sexual orientation is at an all time high. Citing the “protection of our youth” as the core catalyst behind such bans is really nothing other than an attempt to protect the narrative and, by extension, maintain control…. Top 10 Books Challenged in 2021https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/04/us/american-library-association-most-challenged-books/index.htmGlennon Doyle with Brene Brownhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bren%C3%A9-brown-what-to-say-to-get-what-you-need/id1564530722?i=1000555783926Support the show (https://donorbox.org/the-courage-campaign-1)

In a world filled with too many examples, it is sometimes incredibly difficult to separate the behavior from the person.  Other times… not so much.  In this episode, Ashley and Mark discuss the thread that connects Justice Jackson's hearing, The Williams Sisters and Jane Campion, and of course, the Oscars “slap”.  While each represents its own level of abhorrent behavior, we hope to shed some light on nuance, context, and how to engage when it's not our turn to lead the conversation. Enjoy!Support the show (https://donorbox.org/the-courage-campaign-1)

It's a brand new season and Ashley and Mark unpack Zions earth-side journey; from the early days of pregnancy during Covid to being faced directly with the challenges of black maternal health to the importance of instinct and agency. *Notes:1. The full episode is in 2 parts, with a built in pause for those who need a good stopping place. 2. There's a bit of a microphone failure. It sounds fine, but not perfect :) just an fyi3. Black Maternal Health week is April 11- 17. Google it & stay up-to-date on what's happening and how you can help. Support the show (https://donorbox.org/the-courage-campaign-1)

It's a brand new season and Ashley and Mark unpack Zions earth-side journey; from the early days of pregnancy during Covid to being faced directly with the challenges of black maternal health to the importance of instinct and agency. *Notes:1. The full episode is in 2 parts, with a built in pause for those who need a good stopping place. 2. There's a bit of a microphone failure. It sounds fine, but not perfect :) just an fyi3. Black Maternal Health week is April 11- 17. Google it & stay up-to-date on what's happening and how you can help. Support the show (https://donorbox.org/the-courage-campaign-1)

One week ahead of our official re-launch on 3/23, we wanted to say hello, welcome, welcome back, and this is who we are! After almost a full year off, we've decided to come back to these conversations as we navigate post-pandemic (but is it, though?) life as new parents! So much has changed both in the world and in our personal lives; we hope you'll be part of the evolution. Enjoy!Support the show (https://donorbox.org/the-courage-campaign-1)

WE'RE RELAUNCHING ON 3/23!Hi there! This is episode 7 of 7 of The Inclusivity Series Season 1, featuring Kadeja Gaines-Roy. Follow her @gainsxgaines! Created by Ashley in collaboration with lululemon, this series of conversations attempts to answer the question: How do we make the wellness industry more inclusive? Over the course of 13 conversations we talk about wellness, fitness, anti-blackness, diet culture, climate change and much much more. What started as a call to action to be better wellness practitioners has morphed into lessons on allyship and vulnerability.Each speaker brings something incredible to the table and we hope you'll enjoy them all! *Season 2 of The Inclusivity Series will be released at the end of our next podcast season. If you love what you hear, please share it with your friends! Need to reach out? Fill out the form on our website: www.thecouragecampaign.com Cheers, Mark + Ash More on Kadeja: Kadeja has deep experience within two of the most iconic, influential brands in the world who have provided a profound personal connection between their mission and the consumers they serve. Currently, Kadeja is responsible for leading the Global Converse integrated business planning strategy to deliver excellence across an ever-transforming, digitally-led landscape. She also is a member of the Converse Diversity Council—an Executive-Level council driving long-term oversight, input and accountability across the global Converse D&I strategy. Prior to her current role, Kadeja has directed small to medium teams throughout several functions within Retail across Converse and Target Corporation. Kadeja drives to inspire, influence and coach throughout the enterprise and strives to be an example of this ambition in her personal life as well. She has appeared in the Boston Globe, podcasts, panels and other mediums sharing her expertise on the retail industry, inclusion, race and wellness.  She has served as a leading fitness trainer in two “Best of Boston” award-winning studios and has built a brand, following and a platform founded on strength, sustainable results and body positivity. The Boston fitness industry is highly competitive and through her deep expertise, Kadeja achieves success through a continuous evolution of her approach to keep her growing client base engaged and challenged. This personal dimension grows Kadeja's ability to authentically motivate, lead through unique environments and drive accountability across collections of individuals which further enhances her performance within her corporate career.Kadeja's global experience closely relates to her personal foundation, having spent most of her childhood across Europe, primarily in Germany. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a recipient of the University of Notre Dame Leadership Award and the Hipp-Beeler Scholarship in recognition of her large leadership impact across the Notre Dame student body. While at Notre Dame, Kadeja has further enhanced her global perspective severing as an Executive Officer of the Student International Business Council and the Student Body Treasurer. Lastly, Kadeja is an alumni of the Harvard Business School through the Program for Leadership Development—an alternative MBA program dedicated to accelerating the careers of high potential leaders. She also a member of the 2020 cohort of the Boston Future Leaders Program within the Boston Chamber of CommerceSupport the show (https://donorbox.org/the-courage-campaign-1)

WE'RE RELAUNCHING ON 3/23!Hi there! This is episode 6 of 7 of The Inclusivity Series Season 1, featuring runner and yoga instructor, Maria Kim. Follow her @mariashkim!Created by Ashley in collaboration with lululemon, this series of conversations attempts to answer the question: How do we make the wellness industry more inclusive? Over the course of 13 conversations we talk about wellness, fitness, anti-blackness, diet culture, climate change and much much more. What started as a call to action to be better wellness practitioners has morphed into lessons on allyship and vulnerability.Each speaker brings something incredible to the table and we hope you'll enjoy them all! *Season 2 of The Inclusivity Series will be released at the end of our next podcast season. If you love what you hear, please share it with your friends! Need to reach out? Fill out the form on our website: www.thecouragecampaign.com Cheers, Mark + Ash Support the show (https://donorbox.org/the-courage-campaign-1)