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Delanie Fischer is joined by Founder of The Optimism Institute and host of Blue Sky Podcast, Bill Burke, to discuss what optimism is NOT, how we can become more optimistic about the future (and the impact of doing so), and taking simple action despite the noise of the modern age.Plus:+ Are Our Brains Really Addicted To Negativity?+ The Most Shocking Health Benefit of Optimism+ 7 Seriously Delicious Quotes To Fire You UpMore episodes related to this topic:Netflix Documentary Discussion: The Social Dilemma: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/230bfddf/netflix-documentary-discussion-the-social-dilemmaSpiritual Activism with Racial Justice Educator, Rachel Ricketts: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/255a24cd/spiritual-activism-with-racial-justice-educator-rachel-ricketts7 Things To Keep Out Of Your Closet (For Good) with Trend Expert And Animal Advocate Ashley Frohnert: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2550df3e/7-things-to-keep-out-of-your-closet-for-good-with-trend-expert-and-animal-advocate-ashley-frohnertThe Pros and Cons of Deleting Social Media (Permanently): https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2319e1a2/the-pros-and-cons-of-deleting-social-media-permanentlyHow To Stay Informed with Noor Tagouri: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/d0c5e15d/how-to-stay-informed-with-noor-tagouriVote on topics, submit questions for guests, and more: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delanie Fischer is joined by friends and activists, Jamie Logan and Justina Adorno, to discuss how they've integrated activism into their daily lives and careers, how they each approach criticism, burnout, and self-care, and the importance of finding community as an activist. Whether you want to get more involved in a cause you care about but don't know where to start, you feel stuck and need some inspiration, or you want to get paid for your activism, there's tons of great advice in this episode.Plus:+ 1 Mindset Hack For Handling Online Criticism+ Ever Been Told You Care Too Much? You're Probably An Activist.+ 6 Ways To Get Paid For Activism (And Feel Creatively Fulfilled)More episodes related to this topic:Spiritual Activism with Racial Justice Educator, Rachel Ricketts: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/255a24cd/spiritual-activism-with-racial-justice-educator-rachel-rickettsDefiant Dreams with Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/226e5e22/defiant-dreams-with-sola-mahfouz-and-malaina-kapoorHow To Stay Informed with Noor Tagouri: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/d0c5e15d/how-to-stay-informed-with-noor-tagouri7 Things To Keep Out Of Your Closet (For Good) with Trend Expert And Animal Advocate, Ashley Frohnert: https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/episodes/episode/2550df3e/7-things-to-keep-out-of-your-closet-for-good-with-trend-expert-and-animal-advocate-ashley-frohnertYou can submit and vote on episode topics here: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelplessYour Host, Delanie Fischer: https://www.delaniefischer.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rachel Ricketts (s/her/s) is an author, afrofuturist & activist. She is a global disruptor, mystic, media consultant and author of the international bestselling book Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy. As a racial justice leader, spiritual activist and collective mirror, she supports individuals and organizations heal from internalized oppression, unpack their role in perpetuating white supremacy, and help end global oppression in all forms. She has helped numerous global brands and organizations with racial justice including Google, WeWork and Buzzfeed and was named one of well+good's 2020 Changemakers.Rachel's work has been featured on Good Morning America and Vox, and in the New York Times, People, Forbes, The Atlantic, Elle, Essence and Cosmopolitan. She loves donuts, dancing, disruption and all things metaphysical (ideally all at once).Learn more at www.rachelricketts.com and @iamrachelrickettsSupport the show

In this episode Nike is joined by guest Mira Taylor! Mira Taylor is an Integrative Therapist, Subconscious Medium & Organizational Wellness Consultant who focuses on guiding her clientele toward total wellness by combining concepts of psychology, spirituality, philosophy, and sustainable lifestyle and business practices. Together, they go through a chapter from the book "Do Better" by Rachel Ricketts and talk about their thoughts and experiences, Connect with Mira more here: https://www.instagram.com/mirataylorwellness/?hl=en Catalyst DEI retreat application:https://form.jotform.com/223308886810157Leave a rating and review for the podcast!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catalyst/id1555386162 Follow me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/nikeaurea/?hl=en Book An Ancestral Connection Session https://www.nikeaurea.com/book-online Check Out ALL of my links: https://beacons.page/nikeaureaCatalyst is an inclusive podcast that prioritizes black and indigenous healing while combatting socialized mindsets. Within this space of decolonizing, Catalyst   taps in ancestrally, intuitively and with a community base approach to disrupts oppressive paradigms. I'm Nike Aurea,  a creative consultant and ancestral catalyst. I help others create safe & healing spaces that are inclusive and reduce harm for black + indigenous women+ , femmes & and those harm by misogyny.

This is a re-upload of one of my favorite episodes. In this Episode Nike is joined by Rachel Ricketts! Rachel Ricketts (she/her/hers) is a queer, multiracial Black woman. She is a global disruptor, mystic, media consultant and author of the international bestselling book Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy.As a racial justice leader, spiritual activist and collective mirror, she supports individuals and organizations heal from internalized oppression, unpack their role in perpetuating white supremacy, and help end global oppression in all forms. She has helped numerous global brands and organizations with racial justice including Google, WeWork and Buzzfeed and was named one of well+good's 2020 Changemakers.Rachel's work has been featured on Good Morning America and Vox, and in the New York Times, People, Forbes, The Atlantic, Elle, Essence and Cosmopolitan. She loves donuts, dancing, disruption and all things metaphysical (ideally all at once).Learn more at www.rachelricketts.com and @iamrachelrickettsWant to connect with Nike more?Follow me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/nikeaurea/?hl=en How Safe is Your Brand & Business for BIPOC?Take My Quiz to find out!

Abortion and Juneteenth https://www.shopkanibal.com/ (The Radical Secular is sponsored in part by Kanibal & Co.) (00:00) Intro & T-shirts (06:23) Christophe, Liz and Sean react to the overturning of Roe v Wade. (46:40) Difo and Liz. Gun policy. Catching up about Alaska. Appreciating the little things. (01:01:59) Juneteenth. (01:15:54) The consequences of ideological purity. (01:23:50) Asking good-faith questions from a position of privilege. Navigating sensitive conversations surrounding past and present oppression. Privilege doesn't mean the absence of suffering. (01:47:05) Wrapup and Outro ______________________________ Show notes: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/07/04/we-are-not-going-back-to-the-time-before-roe-we-are-going-somewhere-worse (We're Not Going Back to the Time Before Roe. We're Going Somewhere Worse) https://www.nytimes.com/article/juneteenth-day-celebration.html (Juneteenth: The History of a Holiday) https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenth/ (What Is Juneteenth?) https://www.rachelricketts.com/online-courses (Anti-Racism Course with Rachel Ricketts) ______________________________ https://www.patreon.com/theradicalsecular (Patreon) https://www.theradicalsecular.com/ (Website) Email: theradicalsecular@gmail.com Instagram: @radical_secular https://www.facebook.com/theradicalsecular (Facebook) Twitter: @RadicalSecular https://the-radical-secular.captivate.fm/ (Podcast) All standard podcast venues: Apple, Google, Stitcher, Amazon, Gaana, Saavn

For Pride Month, Well+Good is joyfully celebrating the right to Love Out Loud with a collection of stories from the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, we are in conversation with ALOK and Rachel Ricketts to highlight what it is to love others, as well as ourselves. HOST: Rachel Ricketts, Author, Alchemist, Activist, and Creative Justice ConsultantGUESTS:ALOK, Writer, Performer, and Public SpeakerWHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:Rachel and ALOK reflect on what it means to love and to be loved in every aspect of your life. You can find Rachel here. And Rachel's book, Do Better, here. ALOK emphasizes that self acceptance is the most profound form of romance that there could ever be. You can find ALOK here. And find more from their website here. Thank you to Aliah Sheffield for her vocals on 'Earth is Ghetto'.ABOUT THIS PODCASTAt Well+Good HQ, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders and celebrities. On The Well+Good Podcast we're inviting you to join the conversation. With each episode, our hosts will dig into our most clicked on topics in order to reimagine what it means for you to live well. Tune in weekly to find the wellness that fits your frequency.You can also find us on our website on YouTube or social in between shows.Got thoughts? Shoot us a line at podcast@wellandgood.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Nothing will ever change unless we speak to the injustices in the world.”What power and privilege do you possess and how can you best use it to fight injustices?//For those of us who live at the shorelinestanding upon the constant edges of decisioncrucial and alonefor those of us who cannot indulgethe passing dreams of choicewho love in doorways coming and goingin the hours between dawnslooking inward and outwardat once before and afterseeking a now that can breedfutureslike bread in our children's mouthsso their dreams will not reflectthe death of ours;For those of uswho were imprinted with fearlike a faint line in the center of our foreheadslearning to be afraid with our mother's milkfor by this weaponthis illusion of some safety to be foundthe heavy-footed hoped to silence usFor all of usthis instant and this triumphWe were never meant to survive.And when the sun rises we are afraidit might not remainwhen the sun sets we are afraidit might not rise in the morningwhen our stomachs are full we are afraidof indigestionwhen our stomachs are empty we are afraidwe may never eat againwhen we are loved we are afraidlove will vanishwhen we are alone we are afraidlove will never returnand when we speak we are afraidour words will not be heardnor welcomedbut when we are silentwe are still afraidSo it is better to speakrememberingwe were never meant to survive.//This episode was written and recorded by Rachel Ricketts. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Button Mushrooms by Podington Bear and The Soft Glow of Christmas Lights and The First Person Awake by Will Bangs.Visit http://www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to more episodes from all five seasons of Be Still and Go.Visit http://www.trcnyc.org/Donate to support this podcast and other digital resources from The Riverside Church that integrate spirituality and social justice.Rachel Ricketts is an activist, speaker, and writer. Visit http://www.RachelRicketts.com to find out more.

Dearest you. One hundred episodes Offline, The Podcast. One hundred times I've had the privilege of holding someone's story or extracting their wisdom. One hundred times it's been my honour to serve beautiful you and your growth. To celebrate Offline's 100th episode, we're going to honour this growing body of work. We're going to honour the volume. We're going to honour you and I, showing up for every episode and doing our work.I hope you enjoy this little trip down memory lane to hear from the teachers and the healers whose knowledge and wisdom has created real and meaningful shifts in our lives.Jeannie Bourke, Natalia Benson, Jerico Mandybur, Matt Ringrose, Nadine Jane Astrology, Manoj Dias, Jaclyn Michelle, Lara Briden, Dylan Smith, Penny Locaso, Carson Tueller, Dalia Gencher, Rachel Ricketts, Dr. Nicole LePera, Laura Poole, Sah D'Simone, Shaman Durek and Tori Washington — thank you. And thank you for being here. Thank you for gifting me your precious time and your awareness. Thank you for letting me in so fully, so I can help you on your way.Alison xo — Offline is a resource for anyone evolving beyond the traditional ideals of success, to explore professional pathways that are more aligned to their true nature, unique gifts and passions. Visit www.getoffline.co to learn more about Alison's career coaching, professional development opportunities and community experiences, or follow @getoffline.co and @alisonlarsenrice. Alison Rice acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country on which she creates today, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. She pays her respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachel Ricketts (she/her/hers) is a queer, multiracial Black woman. She is a global disruptor, mystic, media consultant and author of the international bestselling book Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy. As a racial justice leader, spiritual activist and collective mirror, she supports individuals and organizations heal from internalized oppression, unpack their role in perpetuating white supremacy, and help end global oppression in all forms. She has helped numerous global brands and organizations with racial justice including Google, WeWork and Buzzfeed and was named one of well+good's 2020 Changemakers.Rachel's work has been featured on Good Morning America and Vox, and in the New York Times, People, Forbes, The Atlantic, Elle, Essence and Cosmopolitan. She loves donuts, dancing, disruption and all things metaphysical (ideally all at once).Learn more at www.rachelricketts.com and @iamrachelricketts and grab a copy of her book from the link below.Amazon - https://amzn.to/3KdDqOT HIGHLIGHTS03:39 We all need to believe that we can do better06:37 Growing up as a poor person in a wealthy neighborhood 10:51 A pile of black and brown bodies14:02 COVID-19's effect on your life depends on your privilege 17:09 Change is possible, but we all need to put in the work19:38 The bare basics of shadow work22:11 We're all oppressors and oppressed in various ways 25:38 Self Care vs Soul Care 34:43 How is your heart?37:01 Helping her mother die47:17 How to effectively deal with loss and grief54:16 Ways we're addressing the systems of oppression 58:57 Rachel's favorite things QUOTES10:44 Rachel: "I don't know what this is, because none of us really do, but I know what's coming. And I literally just envisioned piles of brown and black bodies. I know that this is going to disproportionately impact those already made most marginalized, those already carrying too much of the load, those already ostracized and pushed to the margins of society." 16:05 Rachel: "Things will continue to catch fire until enough of us activate and awaken for long enough for the critical mass to occur for change to happen. I wouldn't be in tis work if I didn't believe that that's possible. I do believe it's possible. But I also believe that we're running out of time and it's actually possible that we've missed the mark." 22:26 Rachel: "I have lots of privilege and as a result, I oppress. I cause harm. I'm a bad person not because I'm trying to, not because I intend to. Just, that's the nature of the game. That's the way that it rolls and so, if I'm not doing my work to be able to withstand that and own that and acknowledge it, then I can't do anything to actually action on it, in a way again that prioritizes and centers those have been most harmed instead of prioritizing and centering me and my feelings about it."48:43 Rachel: "We hold not only our grief and trauma, but we hold our ancestor's grief and trauma as well. All that unresolved harm and violence, and trauma, and loss."49:19 Rachel: "Grief is rage, and hopelessness and despair, but it can also be relief and reprieve."49:25 Rachel: "When my mother died, I was overwhelmed by sadness, make no mistake. And I was also relieved because she didn't want to be in that body anymore and she was in so much pain. And I was so glad that finally she had found the peace she so desperately deserved that she was unable to acquire in this lifetime because of these systems of oppression." Please leave a five-star review for the Get Loved Up Podcast. When you leave that review, please take a screenshot and email me at koya@koyawebb.com, and I've got a little gift for you.Your thoughts light up Koya's soul, and it helps continue to bring on great guests.To hear more about Koya Webb and Get Loved Up episodes, please visit her website at https://koyawebb.com/.

In this Episode Nike is joined by Rachel Ricketts! Rachel Ricketts (she/her/hers) is a queer, multiracial Black woman. She is a global disruptor, mystic, media consultant and author of the international bestselling book Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy.As a racial justice leader, spiritual activist and collective mirror, she supports individuals and organizations heal from internalized oppression, unpack their role in perpetuating white supremacy, and help end global oppression in all forms. She has helped numerous global brands and organizations with racial justice including Google, WeWork and Buzzfeed and was named one of well+good's 2020 Changemakers.Rachel's work has been featured on Good Morning America and Vox, and in the New York Times, People, Forbes, The Atlantic, Elle, Essence and Cosmopolitan. She loves donuts, dancing, disruption and all things metaphysical (ideally all at once).Learn more at www.rachelricketts.com and @iamrachelrickettsAncestral Healing Retreat Application ✨https://forms.gle/u4iGaikayazbR4ja7Take my Ancestral Healing Archetype Quiz to find out what is your ancestral alignment:www.nikeaurea.comBook An Ancestral Connection Sessionhttps://www.nikeaurea.com/book-online Check Out ALL of Nike's Links: https://beacons.page/nikeaureaJoin the Facebook Community to meet other Pretty Intuitives! www.facebook.com/groups/prettyintuitive/ Sign up to support the show and Nike on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/nikeaureahealing Listen to the Pretty Intuitive Podcast Playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/21HlA2hBhxpVY6lCd8DTFW?si=KzdGFTIkTR2ZwkFSOzEahQ Pretty Intuitive is an inclusive podcast that embraces the human experience through a spiritual lens while also uplifting BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, and Neurodiverse voices. I'm Nike Aurea, a creative intuitive and self empowerment catalyst who helps connect humans to their intuitive gifts and embrace the magic of being HUMAN. I work with goddesses, the warrior archetype, and ancestors to propel you to be brave in expressing & affirming your authentic self in your everyday life. _____________The Real Estate UnSalespersonNot a natural born salesperson? Don't consider yourself to be a "salesy”? Welcome!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

It's our final episode of 2021: We've spoken to 89 guests, 9 Well+Good team members, and recorded (and re-recorded) nearly 6,000 minutes of audio this year. It's safe to say that since we've launched, we've gained a whole new understanding of what it means to live well–and we hope you have too. As we learned from activist and author Rachel Ricketts in our very first episode, you don't need anything else outside of yourself to live well, it's just a matter of re-learning what you already know. We hope that as you listened to the experts in each episode, you've been able to find moments that resonated with you and helped you return to yourself. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and reflect on a few moments from our podcast that were simply the best.HOSTS: Ella Dove, Director, Creative Development at Well+GoodTaylor Camille, Sr. Producer at Well+GoodFEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:Rachel Ricketts, Global Thought Leader, Racial Justice Educator, Healer, and Author of ‘Do Better: Spiritual Activism For Fighting And Healing From White Supremacy'Evelyn Escobar, Founder and CEO of Hike ClerbAnn Friedman & Aminatou Sow, Hosts of the ‘Call Your Girlfriend' Podcast, Authors of ‘Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close'Minna B., Writer, Wellness Coach, Licensed TherapistDr. Meredith Brower, Reproductive Endocrinologist at KindbodyMelissa Divaris Thompson, LMFTMirna Valerio, Best-selling Author, Ultrarunner, Adventurer, and SpeakerABOUT THIS PODCASTAt Well+Good HQ, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders and celebrities. On The Well+Good Podcast we're inviting you to join the conversation. With each episode, our hosts will dig into our most clicked on topics in order to reimagine what it means for you to live well. Tune in weekly to find the wellness that fits your frequency.You can also find us on our website on YouTube or social in between shows.Got thoughts? Shoot us a line at podcast@wellandgood.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renee and Natalia get together to record their first episode together so it's fitting that it's the last one of the year.  Each gives their top five books of the year along with their reasoning and, honestly? You're probably going to end up adding *something* to your TBR at the end of the episode. Thanks for joining us in 2021, and we can't wait to see you next year.   Books Mentioned:  Renee's Top Five Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley Do Better by Rachel Ricketts (interview here) Also mentioned: Mindfulness Won't Cure Racism by Tayler Simon The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Renee's Honorable Mentions You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey by Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar The Rib King by Ladee Hubbard We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper   Natalia's Top Five Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins (interview here) Disasterology: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis by Samantha Montano (interview here) Where the Wild Ladies Are by Aoko Matsuda The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin Fifty Words for Rain by Ashe Lemmie Natalia's Honorable Mentions The Actual Star by Monica Byrne The Girl in the Road by Monica Byrne  The Power of Knitting: Stitching Together our Lives in a Fractured World by Loretta Napoleoni (Book Review) Follow and support our hosts:   Follow Renee: Instagram Follow Natalia: Twitter | Instagram Support our sponsors! Shop 50+ feminist businesses through the Feminist Book Club Holiday Gift Guide! Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday This episode was edited by Phalin Oliver and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people. Original music by @iam.onyxrose Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.

Todos tenemos privilegios y ser conscientes de ellos nos convierte en personas más empáticas y mejores seres humanos. Esta vez Dani y Carla hablan con Romaly Nuñez, psicóloga y creadora de la cuenta de Instagram @elvivirbonito sobre los privilegios, el impacto negativo que tiene no ser conscientes de los nuestros y sobre la necesidad de ampliar nuestra perspectiva para atajar los juicios y comprender que hay tantas realidades como personas en el mundo. Es un episodio imprescindible para seguir construyendo un mundo mejor. Documental “The Wisdom of Trauma”, Gabor Mate. Libros “El Gran Gatsby”, F. Scott Fitzgerald. Series “Special” (Netflix). “The Good Doctor”. Recursos recomendados por Romaly para seguir reflexionando sobre privilegios: Charla TED “The urgency of Intersectionality”, Kimberlé Crenshaw. Libros “Me and white supremacy”, Layla Saad. “Do better”, Rachel Ricketts. “Radical Belonging”, Lindo Bacon. “Beyond the gender binary”, Alok Vaid-Menon. Grupo de Telegram Nuestro grupo de Telegram, para construir comunidad alrededor de este podcast completamente gratis. Para unirte haz clic en el link: https://t.me/joinchat/M1BzCR3IAqy81OkjKXqYdA Se trata de un espacio de valor y de crecimiento en comunidad. Será nuestra pequeña tribu de apoyo, un espacio de coraje colectivo. Todas las que se unan podrán acceder a: • Audios exclusivos: respondiendo preguntas, • Reseñando libros, películas, series y todo el contenido que consumimos y creemos puede ser de valor para ustedes. • Zoom exclusivos solo para integrantes de esta comunidad • Conversación o discusión de un tema en específico de interés para todas Si quieres sugerirnos un tema , contarnos tus historias o simplemente saludarnos puedes hacerlo en podemosvivirestahistoria@gmail.com Suscríbete, déjanos un comentario y comparte con tus amigas ¿Dónde nos puedes encontrar? En nuestra redes sociales: • Carla Candia Casado es @agobiosdemadre • Daniela Kammoun es @danikammoun y @projectglamm

This episode is brought to you by the Ladies of the Fright Patreon! We are only FIVE patrons to go to hit our goal of 30 patrons—at which time we'll begin paying authors $25 for short story reprints! We've got tons of exclusive content for patrons at every tier. Head on over to patreon.com/ladiesofthefright and join our community today! A Note on the Term “BIPOC” In this episode, Joe uses the term “BIPOC” and at the top of the show, I read a quote from Rachel Ricketts' powerful book Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy, in which she beautifully clarifies the term, why it's used, and the nuance of experience it contains (in her book, Rachel modifies the term to BI&PoC, to help us remember what the phrase is intended to represent: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.) I hope this clarification supports our listeners who maybe weren't previously aware, and I highly recommend Rachel Ricketts' book (and her work!) to anyone interested in dismantling the internalized, harmful system of white supremacy from within themselves first. Show Notes Well, this episode was a TREAT to record, and Joe Monti is a delight to talk to. He is the award-nominated editorial director of Saga Press, working with bestselling and esteemed authors Charlaine Harris, Stephen Graham Jones, Rebecca Roanhorse, and Ken Liu, to name a few. He fell in love with the literature of fantasy and science fiction at an early age and never let go. This is the first time we've ever had a book (novel) editor on the show, and not only was it awesome to hear about Joe's journey to Saga, it was also really cool to hear how he approached editing one of the horror world most beloved horror books of 2020: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. Joe also talks about what he looks for when selecting books for his list—aka how he just KNOWS when a book is for him. Joe also declares he has a knack for predicting book trends, so it was really fun to hear his predictions for the future of horror! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Find Joe: Website | Twitter

In this episode, Paul and Liam meet with Rachel Ricketts from Vabel London, a London based developer designing and building exceptional living experiences. The conversation centres on how to build a project team from a Project Manager's perspective.Head to www.get.c-link.com/podcast to learn how you can save a minimum of 5% against budget construction costs on your next project. You can also subscribe to our blog to stay up to date with the latest resources, articles, videos, and audio from C-Link. The Own The Build podcast is brought to you by C-Link and is hosted by; Liam Curley and Paul Heming.

On episode 314 of Moxielicious®, the focus is on Restorative Justice in the workplace. I'm joined by David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris (all five names for the ancestors) – who is the son of Bien and DP and the grandson of Ruth and Yolando as well as Ruth and Jesse. As the Founder of Amplify RJ and host of “This Restorative Justice Life” podcast, he shares the philosophy, practices, and values of Restorative Justice as antidotes to white supremacy culture. Now living in “Los Angelish” with his wife Wendy, he leans on the training from his elders and his experiences doing Restorative Justice work in Chicago schools, community, and criminal legal settings to share knowledge and create experiences that help folks across the world understand Restorative Justice as a relationship centered-way of being, not merely a program for addressing harm. My conversation with David about Restorative Justice in the workplace nourished me as much as it challenged me. It made me reflect on ways I unintentionally cause harm, how I account for and clean that up, as well as how I can better support coaches, consultants, and experts as well as business leaders to navigate high-stakes conversations around difficult topics and own their mistakes which, if we're having important conversations, is inevitable. During our conversation on the myriad applications for Restorative Justice in the workplace, David discusses: What Restorative Justice is, why he's passionate about this work, and why he started Amplify RJ Potent examples for how Restorative Justice can be used to repair little h as well as big H harm How to use Restorative Justice principles to minimize blame and shame that keeps people stuck in cycles of oppression and victimization Core practices, questions, and conversation recommendations that coaches and practitioners as well as organizational leaders can use to bring Restorative Justice into their work and workplaces How Restorative Justice interacts with racial justice, gender justice, LGBTQIA+ justice, and other types of equity work Resources Mentioned in This Episode: There's still time to apply to the Moxielicious® Mastermind. Learn more about David Ryan Barcega Castro-Harris and his company, Amplify RJ I mentioned Rachel Ricketts' outstanding book, Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy Please leave a review and subscribe to Moxielicious via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, or Spotify, so you never miss an episode!

Racial justice educator and spiritual activist Rachel Ricketts offers mindful and practical steps for all of us to dismantle white supremacy on a personal and collective level.

This week’s episode is a wonderfully long, winding conversation about mental health, confidence, and learning to feel stronger inside and outside of work.  This week’s guest Siria is a successful attorney and mental health advocate and the host of two podcasts (Pivotal Moments and Lawyered with Siria, both linked below).  She opens up about her journey of setting boundaries, processing emotions, dealing with personal struggles, mental health, being her authentic self at work, and SO much more.  It’s honestly hard to write a description for this episode because we covered so many juicy topics – this is a favorite conversation of mine.   To connect with Siria, follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/siria_gutierrez_esq/   And you can check out Pivotal Moments here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivotal-moments/id1526966830 And Lawyered with Siria here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lawyered-with-siria/id1561804406   To connect with Jess: Free Executive Presence course: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/freeresources/ Private coaching: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/coaching/   And, sharing some anti-racism resources I’m currently reading & learning from: Do Better by Rachel Ricketts: https://www.rachelricketts.com/my-book    What If I Say The Wrong Thing? By Verna Myers: https://www.amazon.com/What-Say-Wrong-Thing-Culturally/dp/1614389713 Weeze Doran’s Instagram (I find her explanations so helpful): https://www.instagram.com/accordingtoweeze/?hl=en   Catch you next week!   Jess

Alex sits down with author and activist Rachel Ricketts to talk about her new book, tending to racial injustice, and self-care as community care.  Buy Rachel's new book: https://www.rachelricketts.com/ Connect on IG here: @iamrachelricketts ———— hey, girl. is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Monique and Rachel Ricketts, healer and author of the book Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy, speak about how Black women are not to be exploited or extracted from. Racial justice and healing. Healing past, present and future across time & space in all family lines. **Remember to subscribe and review the podcast. Share your takeaways from the podcast with the hashtag #sbtpodcast.**   Connect with Monique: Sign up here to stay up to date on the Shine Brighter Together Podcast and keep in touch with Monique. IG: @moemotivate Get Monique’s book EntrepreFriendships Support the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/shinebrightertogether    Connect with Rachel Ricketts IG: @iamrachelricketts) Website: www.rachelricketts.com  Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/iamrachelricketts

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In this episode we drink a Dragon Sniffle from Mikkeller and a Cheap Cran Cherrykee from Black Grass Cider Works. We played Dicey Dungeons (Switch) and the Star Trek coin pusher at Dave & Busters (arcade). We reccommend The Struggling Artist Podcast and the book Do Better by Rachel Ricketts. Links - The Struggling Artist Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/808883 Do Better - https://www.rachelricketts.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/grandrapidians/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/grandrapidians/support

Spiritual Activist and Author Rachel Ricketts joined us for a conversation on spiritual activism, racial justice and how everyone needs to pull up to fight anti-Blackness. Using her new book, Do Better, as a guide, we discuss how we all must fight white supremacy including in ourselves and rest is needed for people of color. Purchase her new book, Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy. We encourage people to buy from a Black owned or people of color owned bookstore and you can do that here. Here are some other ways to support Rachel and the fight for racial justice: Sponsor a book Apply for Sponsored book Contribute to Reclaiming Our Birthright Collective for Black Women+ Femmes Fund

In her work, racial justice educator Rachel Ricketts has developed heart-centered and mindfulness-based practices to dismantle white supremacy by addressing anti-racism from a comprehensive, intersectional, and spiritually aligned perspective. In this episode, A-Ian Holt, director of the Institute for Diversity in the Arts at Stanford joins Rachel for a conversation about her latest book, Do Better, an actionable guidebook and a loving, assertive call to do the deep—and often uncomfortable—inner work that precipitates much-needed external and global change. This episode was recorded during a live online event on February 18, 2021. A transcript is available at ciispod.com. You can also watch a recording of this and many more of our conversation events by searching for “CIIS Public Programs” on YouTube.

After a decade of Wellness, do we feel better? In this episode, Well+Good GM Kate Spies sits down with Rachel Ricketts, Kristen Bell, and Jessamyn Stanley to get real about how we can separate the Wellness industry from the act of finding wellness, and where we need to make changes to *actually* establish a more representative and inclusive culture of well-being.HOST: Kate Spies, SVP + General Manager at Well+GoodGUESTS: Rachel Ricketts, a queer, multi-racial Black woman. She is a global thought leader, racial justice educator, healer, and is the author of Do Better: Spiritual Activism For Fighting And Healing From White SupremacyJessamyn Stanley, creator of The Under Belly Yoga, author of Every Body Yogaand Kristen Bell, actress, founder of conscious brands Hello Bello, Happy Dance and This Saves LivesWHAT WE TALKED ABOUT: Get a copy of Rachel's book here and follow her hereKeep up with Jessamyn hereAnd Kristen here and catch her doing a Happy Dance hereABOUT THIS PODCASTAt Well+Good HQ, we spend our days talking to and learning from the most interesting people in wellness—experts, thought-leaders and celebrities. On The Well+Good Podcast we’re inviting you to join the conversation. With each episode, our hosts will dig into our most clicked on topics in order to reimagine what it means for you to live well. Tune in weekly to find the wellness that fits your frequency.You can also find us on our website on YouTube or social in between shows.Find more information about our sponsor at plumeandpetal.com©2021. PLUME & PETAL, LIGHT AS A FEATHER AND THE FEATHER DEVICE ARE TRADEMARKS.PLUME & PETAL SPIRITS COMPANY, CORAL GABLES, FL. VODKA INFUSED WITH NATURAL FLAVORS – 20% ALC. BY VOL. VODKA WITH NATURAL FLAVORS AND SPARKLING WATER – 4.5% ALC. BY VOL.

Amberadical convinces you to dump your shitty racist and misogynistic boyfriend, or whatever garbage dude is draining your self worth AND your social circle.We talk about women shrinking themselves for men, what being anti-racist amd smashing the patriarchy means in our relationships, how uncomfortable being right is, other red flags your beau might be showing, and we let psychology today break down the 4 types of female misogynists.Call-outs: Rachel Ricketts, blogger/influencerKeith Green: musician, the sheeps & the goatsPsychology Today: Female Misogyny  New intro tune and the exit song: Me & My NOT shitty boyfriend

Rachel Ricketts is a racial justice educator, an attorney, a changemaker, a healer, and the author of Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy. She hosts online and in-person workshops, including her spiritual activism series that promotes racial justice, reconciliation, and healing. In this podcast, Sounds True publisher Tami Simon speaks with Rachel about the intersection of spirituality and activism, racial justice work as a form of healing across time and space, actively participating in work that challenges systems of oppression and the status quo, the connection between racial justice work and personal shadow work, becoming a “genuine ally,” and much more.

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A sexy French warehouse party, a Los Angeles icon, and diving deep it what Matt assumes it's like to be in quarantining as a couple. After that, we have podcast hosts Jade and XD on the pod to let their negativity flag fly! They hate everything from scallops to dating to voicemails. For DBWP, Bari recommends subscribing to Rachel Ricketts's newsletter, which you can do on her website. Rachel (@iamrachelricketts) is a multi-hyphenate queer Black woman who is a racial justice educator, author, speaker, mystic and more! Bari is watching Riverdale with you, our listeners! And Matt is still powering through The West Wing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spiritual activist and mystic disruptor seeking liberation for Black and Indigenous women, femmes and non-binary folx, Rachel Ricketts (@iamrachelricketts) joins Jen and Ace on the show this week to discuss what everyone, especially white people can Do Better, which happens to be the title of her new book! Topics include: Donuts, Performative Allyship, Spiritual Bypasssing, Grief and Self Care vs Soul Care. Content warning: the topic of suicide is discussed briefly on today's episode. We love you we glad you're here! Follow us on instagram @waybpodcast Hosts: Jennifer Pastiloff @jenpastiloff Alicia 'ACE' Easter @aceyogala Produced by: Aviv Rubinstien @rambocalrissian Music by: Alexandra Kalinowski @alexandrapaloma

Rachel Ricketts is a queer, multi-racial Black woman. As a global thought leader, racial justice educator, healer, speaker, and writer, she hosts intersectional racial justice workshops worldwide, including her renowned Spiritual Activism series. Rachel cultivates change by fusing her experiences as an attorney, trained anti-racism educator and grief coach with her spiritual certifications in breathwork, yoga, mindfulness and Reiki. She has helped numerous global brands with anti-racism efforts, including Google, WeWork and Lululemon. Rachel was named one of well+good’s 2020 Changemakers and has been featured in international media such as the New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Goop, and The Atlantic. She loves donuts, dancing, disruption and all things metaphysical (ideally all at once). Buy DO BETTER: SPIRITUAL ACTIVISM FOR FIGHTING AND HEALING WHITE SUPREMACY by Rachel Ricketts

Rachel Ricketts talks to Zibby about spiritual activism, dismantling systems of discrimination and oppression, creating equity, and more in this deeply important conversation. 

Aliza Kelly ( https://www.instagram.com/alizakelly/ ) connects with Rachel Ricketts ( https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelricketts/ ) (Virgo Sun, Gemini Moon, Taurus Rising), racial justice educator, spiritual activist, and author of Do Better ( https://www.rachelricketts.com/my-book ) (on sale now!). In this episode, Aliza and Rachel dive into white supremacy, oppression, and Black and Indigenous liberation. Rachel explains the essential role of spirituality in her work, emphasizing our interconnectedness as humans, which has been instrumental in perpetuating oppression, but also holds the keys to collective liberation. Aliza and Rachel discuss intent versus impact, cultural appropriation, spiritual bypassing, and the deep, uncomfortable, essential work that is activism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/stars-like-us-astrology-with-aliza-kelly/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We’re starting season six as we intend to finish — by listening, learning, healing, and then moving into informed, intentional action. Host Alison Rice interviews racial justice educator, attorney, grief coach, healer and author, Rachel Ricketts, about acting in allyship to Black, Indigenous, People of Colour vs. allyship, and what “doing the work” actually looks like for white people who hold the most power and privilege.⁣ She educates that we all rise when white people undertake the work of racial justice, and that when white people truly do this work, everything in their lives will change. They must also be prepared to lose things – friends, money, time, identity – and if they’re not, they’re not committed to racial justice. But, there’s more to gain than there is to lose. Rachel’s new book, Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy, is directed at white people but is for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour. She discusses what that means in this episode, educating that white people can’t be allies, but they can act in allyship. She also shares that white people must have a tolerance for f*cking up because they will. The need to be right can not supersede the commitment to racial justice, and that a white person’s fear and discomfort isn’t life-threatening but being a Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour is. People are dying because white people aren’t doing this work. If, like Alison did, you committed to it in 2020, she hopes that Rachel's lived wisdom and education not encourages you, but demands of you that you stay accountable. Rachel asks that we do this work with a deep lens of compassion. Her book Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing from White Supremacy is available to pre-order now and hits shelves February 2, 2021. Please note: This interview is completely unedited. Take one of Rachel’s online courses Learn from Rachel’s Racial Justice Resource listFollow Rachel on Instagram Cover image credit: Bethany SchiedelMORE FROM OFFLINE AND ALISON RICE Become a student of Self StudyIf you’re interested in learning about True Self, conscious success and more, become a student of Self Study — a series of considered online courses. Book a coaching session Offline’s host, Alison Rice, is an award-winning leader and conscious coach. She offers personal coaching sessions. Find out more or book directly. Early access For early access to new episodes of the podcast, Self Study learning opportunities and Offline events, follow @

In this episode we interview Psychic Kristina Lehman, and ask her about her viewpoints on diversity in the spiritual community. Other topics we delve into are astrology, sage usage, toxic positivity, and for our Witchin N Bitchin , the tea is HOT! Hop on your broom stick, its gonna be a bumpy ride.    Kristina is a psychic, diviner, and owner of Cultivating Luminescence, a company that provides products and services to cultivate your light within. Email:CultivatingLuminescence@gmail.com Instagram: @CultivatingLuminescence Website: www.CultivatingLuminescence.com Here is a list of women of color psychics, Diviners, consultants, coaches, speakers, business owners, astrologers, and books. Maya Breuer- created Yoga Retreat for Woman of Color. Rachel Ricketts (@iamrachelricketts) on Instagram. Radical justice educator and healer. Maryam Ajayi (@maryamajayi): Energy healer and founder of Dive In Well. Melanated Momma (@melanatedmommaa): Astrologer, healer, and intuitive. Book: The church of the cosmic mother: Metaphysics for the African American Seeker. By Deborah Turner-Bey Book: Black Spirituality and black Consciousness: Soul Force, Culture and Freedom in the African-American Experience By: Carlyle Fielding Stewart III The Quietest Revolution www. Amberkhan.com Stargirl the practical witch- Instagram @stargirl_tpw The House of Oshun- Website: www.thehouseofoshun.com/clickme Your Angelic Karma- Website: https://angelickarmaconsultations.as.me/ Indo Mystery- Instagram: @Owlmedicine_ Alchemy in you- Website:https://www.alchemyinyou.com/ Waterbaby Tarot- Website:https://www.bomispirit.com/   If you like the podcast, Check out our social media Insta: @fireburncauldronbubble Facebook: Fire Burn Cauldron Bubble Podcast YouTube: Fire Burn Cauldron bubble Email: fireburncauldronbubblepodcast@gmail.com Website: www.fireburncauldronbubble.com   

In The Root Episode 2: The Power of Privilege, Dominique Drakeford speaks with activist-educators Ericka Hart, Blair Imani and Rachel Ricketts, discussing the functions of privilege and the importance of applying critical and intersectional approaches toward dismantling white supremacy in fashion and beyond. Rachel Ricketts is a global thought leader + outspoken champion for Black and Indigenous womxn. As a racial justice activist, lawyer, healer, speaker + author, she educates white folx on their role in perpetuating white supremacy, and helps folx of colour heal from internalized oppression. Rachel’s work has been featured in Vox, Mind Body Green, Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Elephant Journal, 21Ninety, Black Girl in Om and Thrive. She has worked with prestigious international companies including Google, WeWork, Lululemon and TELUS and presented at renowned conferences including SXSW 2018 + 2019. Rachel’s first book My Love Includes Anger will be published by Atria Books in 2021. Links to Rachel’s work: Rachel’s Website Take Rachel’s Spiritual Activism Webinars More About Rachel’s Book Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing From White Supremacy, Out Feb 2021 Follow Rachel on Instagram Ericka Hart, M.Ed., D/s, pronouns: she/they, is a Black queer femme activist, writer, highly acclaimed speaker and award-winning sexuality educator with a Master’s of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University. Her work broke ground when she went topless showing her double mastectomy scars in public in 2016. She is currently an adjunct faculty member at Columbia University's School of Social Work. Links to Ericka’s work: Ericka’s Website Book Ericka For A Workshop Ericka’s Webinars Hoodrat to Headwrap, Ericka’s Podcast Follow Ericka on Instagram Blair Imani is a critically-acclaimed historian, outspoken advocate and activist, and dynamic public speaker. The author of two historical books: Modern HERstory: Stories of Women and Nonbinary People Rewriting History (2018) and Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and The Black American Dream (2020), she centers women and girls, global Black communities, and the LGBTQ community. She takes education further on Patreon and provides publicly accessible weekly lessons on Instagram. Blair has appeared on Fox News and MSNBC, presented at colleges and universities, spoken at conferences around the world, and delivered powerful talks for organizations and brands including TEDx and GLAAD. Links to Blair’s work: Blair’s Website Buy Blair’s Books Follow Blair on Instagram

MY LOVERS. Meet the lovely Victoria. She is the host of The V Word Show on the Applewood channel on Youtube, a badass Mama, actress and former teacher. She made time for us today to discuss her journey, and the state of the world and our place in it. She tells me about her experiences with mothering, about speaking out, about growing up Black and mixed race in the UK, about sexuality and self-acceptance. This episode is funny, sincere and beaming with energy thanks to Victoria's honesty and forthcomingness. I am crushing on our gal so I hope you all enjoy this mix of rant and hopefulness. Topics: quitting a life you've settled into, teaching, the life of a woman, the need for open conversations, taking up space, community building, race conversations, "good" parenting, privilege, giving yourself license to be yourself, BLM, kindness, internalized racism and misogyny, learning and unlearning, queerness and periods, liberation, and SO MUCH MORE. Resources: Channel Four's "The Talk", Steph Auteri @stephauteri on Sex-Positive Parenting, Rachel Ricketts @iamrachelricketts and this article "Reframing Cancel Culture: Why Calling Someone Out Is an Act Of Service" For more on Victoria, go to @thevwordshow_ on Instagram and find her on YT! Thanks again for listening my babies and take sweet care of yourselves this week. You are enough. Always yours, C. xox --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/runningwildwithchristine/support

Contact Tracy: Website Patreon *DISCLAIMER* This episode contains description of rape, sexual abuse, and boundary violation.  In addition, we will be talking about the damaging aspects of 12 Step Recovery programs.  RESOURCES: Skill in Action by Michelle Cassandra Johnson Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker  "Wealth & Hellness" credit: Rachel Ricketts

The girls are joined by racial justice educator, author, and speaker, Rachel Ricketts. Rachel shares about her experience as a lawyer, what led to her calling, and discusses some of the information that is available in her Spiritual Activism 101 webinar. We are grateful that Rachel was willing to take the time to be our guest, please check out her work and join her newsletter at rachelricketts.com.

Black Queer Folx, Organizations, and Advocates You Should Follow Resources Marquise Mentioned Thank you, Marquise! Black Trans-Led Organizations GLITS https://www.glitsinc.org/about Black Trans Femme in the Arts Collective https://www.instagram.com/btfacollective/ The Okra Project https://www.theokraproject.com/ The Black Trans Travel Fund https://www.blacktranstravelfund.com/ Marsha P. Johnson Institute https://marshap.org/ Transforming (if someone has a link, please share) Destination Tomorrow https://destinationtomorrow.org/ Black Trans Media https://blacktransmedia.wixsite.com/blacktransmedia Black Trans TV https://www.blacktranstv.com/ For the Gworls https://www.instagram.com/forthegworls Brooklyn Ghost Project https://brooklynghostproject.com/about-us Trans inclusive https://www.transinclusivegroup.org/ Stealth bros company https://www.stealthbrosco.com/ Black Queer Content The Femme Queen Chronicles https://fqchronicles.com/ Edens garden https://www.instagram.com/edensgardentv Pose https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/pose Disclosure: Translives on screen http://www.disclosurethemovie.com/about Those who you heard on the podcast Marquise Vilson Balenciaga @marquisevilson Jacq @Soovertherainbow Robyn Banks @ayorobynbanks @TheBlackBisexual Adonis BC @BlameslessQueerIcon More Black Queer Folx, Orgs, Advocates Laverne Cox @lavernecox George M Johnson @iamgmjohnson Ericka Hart M.Ed. @hartericka Gabrielle Noel @GabAlexa Shove @FatGirlHasMoxi Samar Rodrigues, PhD @Dr_simplicity Ashlee Marie Preston @Ashleemariepreston Paula Akpan @Paulaskpan Amari @Amari_jay Vanessa Newman @Fiveboi Amber Hikes @dapper_stemme Annika Hasteen-Izora @Annika.Izora Autumn @Speakingofsex Jimanekia Jimanekia The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) @Nbjconthemove @Ukblackpride Trae Higgs @issatrae Bob/ Caldwell Tidicue @Bobthedragqueen Miss Pappermint @Peppermint247 Janelle Monae @Janellemonae Tangina Stone @Stoneblu Brian Michael Smith @The_BrianMichael Megan Pamela Ruth Madison @Meganprmadison J. R. Yussuf @jryussuf Cicely Belle Blain @cicelybelle_xo George Lee @theconsciouslee Oliver Charles Christian @oliver.charles.christian Lexx Brown James @lexxsexdoc Nala Simone Toussaint @nalasimonet Ash Stephens https://transgenderlawcenter.org/about/staff-and-board/ash-stephens Erica Chidi @ericachidi Jayla Roxx @whoisjaylarox Latavia Goldson @fantasiaroyalegaga @hotmessbian Isis @gahdess_isis Zaya Wade @zayawade Shea Diamond @iamsheadiamond J MASE III @jmaseiii Rachel Ricketts @iamrachelricketts Black Queer Nation @blackqueernation Black Queer Power @blackqueerpower We love you. Stay healthy. Stay in touch: hellogoodbis42069@gmail.com, @hellogoodbis on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellogoodbis/message

We spend countless hours in front of our electronic devices; however, the blue light our devices emit has a negative impact on our overall well being. This week on The Alchemized Life, Andy Mant and I nerd out on blue light. We discuss the disruptive effects blue light has on our physiology, the importance of investing in blue light blocking glasses and what makes his brand, BLUblox, stand out from the sea of other light filtering lenses on the market. If you don't already own a pair of blue light blocking glasses, you will after this episode! To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thealchemizedlife.com (TheAlchemizedLife.com) Resources: https://www.blublox.com/?currency=AUD (WEBSITE) | https://www.instagram.com/blubloxofficial/?hl=en (INSTAGRAM) Take 15% off your order at BLUblox by using code ALCHEMIZED http://blublox.com/ALCHEMIZED (HERE) Follow Andy Mant on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamandymant/?hl=en (HERE) Join the Light & Health Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/135133877132861/permalink/259776928001888/ (HERE) Read the Dismantling Racism Full List of Resources (The Alchemized Life did not create this Google Document) https://docs.google.com/document/d/17e5CWtz-7bXqqklMz_2CaKsMzz-QCfWx2DCri3xdISs/edit (HERE)  https://www.rachelricketts.com (Rachel Ricketts) https://www.rachelcargle.com (Rachel Cargle) http://laylafsaad.com/about (Layla Saad) Stay Up To Date: ●      Follow https://www.instagram.com/thealchemizedlife (@TheAlchemizedLife) and https://www.instagram.com/avajohanna (@AvaJohanna) on Instagram ●      https://www.avajohanna.com/sign-up (Subscribe to Newsletter) ●      Visit https://www.avajohanna.com/ (AvaJohanna.com) or http://thealchemizedlife.com/ (TheAlchemizedLife.com) ●      http://bit.ly/vipgroup2020 (Apply for CATALYST Summer Group Coaching)   Sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting http://www.betterhelp.com/alchemized (BetterHelp.com/ALCHEMIZED) Sakara: Receive 20% off your order by using code ALCHEMIZED at https://www.sakara.com/pages/alchemized (Sakara.com/ALCHEMIZED) The Alchemized Life is a production of http://crate.media/ (Crate Media)

We can't talk about feminism - including Divine Feminism - without talking about activism. But in a world beseiged by Insta photos of quirky protest signs, and people promising to change the world with offers of love and light, what does that word even mean? And where does it begin?Join Ceryn for a discussion on the subject of activism, and on how we take our inner change out to make a difference in the wider world.Episode notesWithin this episode Ceryn mentioned Rachel Ricketts' Spiritual Activism 101 and 201 workshops. Head to Rachel's website to purchase and watch those. Ceryn spoke of three books during this conversation. They were:Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-LodgeNatives by AkalaA New Republic of the Heart by Andrew PattenMeanwhile visit this page to view Ceryn's Diversity, Inclusion and Equity pledge. If you know of a therapist you would like to see promoted on this page, or a resource you'd like to see added, please get in touch.Music is Start again, copyright Alex (2014), sourced through YouTube and available to hear in full hereIf you'd like to know more about working with Ceryn, and about Soul-Led Therapy, her approach to talking therapies, click hereAnd remember, to keep up with the latest from Ceryn and the podcast follow @divine.feminist on Instagram

Rachel Ricketts is our guest of the show today. Rachel is a thought leader + outspoken champion for Black and Indigenous womxn + and our healing. As a racial justice educator, spiritual activist, changemaker and author, she educated white folx on their role in perpetuating white supremacy, helps folx of color heal from internalized oppression and helps everyone end global oppression in all forms. Rachel hosts online and in-person workshops including her renowned Spiritual Activism series which promotes racial justice and offers practical solutions for all hue-mxns to dismantle racist cisheteropatriarchy.  Rachel’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Hello Giggles, BuzzFeed, Mindbodygreen, 21Ninety, Black Girl in Om and Thrive, and she’s presented at international conferences including SXSW and me Convention in Stockholm. She loves donuts, dancing and all things metaphysical. The Balanced Blonde listeners are super interested in spirituality as well as being better people, learning, and doing the shadow work. Coming off of the tragic deaths in the Black community and the renewed momentum of Black Lives Matter protests, Rachel’s work is incredibly eye-opening and more important than ever before. She is a great teacher, she is spiritually aligned, she’s in her passion, and she is truly living a soul on fire life! She talks all about boundaries, energy, self-care, growing her team, astrology, and so much more. This is such a difficult time, but it is also an opportunity for change and making ourselves better. Thank you HUM Nutrition for sponsoring the show! They’re Jordan’s favorite beauty supplement company. She takes the Mighty Night supplement every night to help her sleep. They are all-natural, organic, and non-GMO. If you’re unsure of where to begin, you can take a quiz to get paired with the supplements that are best for you. You can use the code SOUL for 20% of all their products at (https://www.humnutrition.com/) . Jordan is a huge fan of CBD, and Cured Nutrition is her #1 favorite brand. One thing that’s very impressive is their response to the Black Lives Matter movement. They have partnered with the Last Prisoner Project. There are currently over 40 thousand prisoners incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses despite legalization, and communities of color are disproportionately affected. You can use the code BLONDE for a discount at (https://www.curednutrition.com/) . To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ (http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/) Resources: Learn more: rachelricketts.com (https://www.rachelricketts.com) Instagram: instagram.com/iamrachelricketts (https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelricketts/?hl=en) Anti-Racism Resources: rachelricketts.com/antiracism-resources (https://www.rachelricketts.com/antiracism-resources) Website: thebalancedblonde.com (https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/) Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop (https://www.thebalancedblonde.podia.com/) Instagram: @thebalancedblonde (https://www.instagram.com/thebalancedblonde/) The Balanced Blonde is a production of (http://crate.media)

No matter where you are in the world, the new moon and full moon occur at the same moment in time. According to this week's guest on The Alchemized Life and founder of Spirit Daughter, Jill Wintersteen, it's a unifying energy that we can all tap into. As individuals as well as a collective, we can harness its energy to clear subconscious blocks, connect with our intuition, and manifest our vision.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.avajohanna.com/TheAlchemizedLife (AvaJohanna.com/TheAlchemizedLife) Resources: https://www.spiritdaughter.com (WEBSITE) | https://www.instagram.com/spiritdaughter/?hl=en (INSTAGRAM) Connect with Aaya Samadhi https://www.instagram.com/aayasamadhi/?hl=en (HERE) Read the Dismantling Racism Full List of Resources (The Alchemized Life did not create this Google Document) https://docs.google.com/document/d/17e5CWtz-7bXqqklMz_2CaKsMzz-QCfWx2DCri3xdISs/edit (HERE)  https://www.rachelricketts.com (Rachel Ricketts) https://www.rachelcargle.com (Rachel Cargle) http://laylafsaad.com/about (Layla Saad) Stay Up To Date: ●      Follow https://www.instagram.com/thealchemizedlife (@TheAlchemizedLife) and https://www.instagram.com/avajohanna (@AvaJohanna) on Instagram ●      https://www.avajohanna.com/sign-up (Subscribe to Newsletter) ●      Visit https://www.avajohanna.com/ (AvaJohanna.com) or http://thealchemizedlife.com/ (TheAlchemizedLife.com) ●      http://bit.ly/vipgroup2020 (Apply for CATALYST Summer Group Coaching)   Sponsors: True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase by visiting https://truebotanicals.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=alchemizedlife&utm_campaign=q2test (TrueBotanicals.com/ALCHEMIZED) BLUblox: Take 15% off your order by using code ALCHEMIZED at https://www.blublox.com/pages/alchemized (BLUblox.com/ALCHEMIZED) BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting http://www.betterhelp.com/alchemized (BetterHelp.com/ALCHEMIZED) The Alchemized Life is a production of http://crate.media/ (Crate Media)

In this episode, I'm talking about being in an Interracial Relationship with Justin and the mistakes that I've made attempting to be an ally. I'm sharing what I've learned, how I'm showing up, and what your role in the revolution is.This is an actively Anti-Racist space where Black Lives Matter.LEARN: Workshops by Rachel Ricketts are a good place to start https://www.rachelricketts.com/shop-productsTry BetterHelp now for 10% off your first month: https://www.betterhelp.com/madeofmagic

Here is a document full of anti-racism resources-- http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES   Some workshops that I have been diving into that are really helpful--   Spiritual Activism 101 with Rachel Ricketts.  This is a 90 minute workshop I recently invested in, where you can begin to heal race-related wounds and contribute to lasting, effective racial justice. -- https://www.rachelricketts.com/online-courses   Show Up & Serve with Trudi Lebron.  This is a Workshop for white coaches to be more diverse and inclusive as a leader.  This was a live workshop, but you can still purchase the replay. -- https://www.trudilebron.com/emergencyworkshop   Learn to Hold Space with Juliet C. Obodo.  This is a live workshop this Saturday (I'm sure there will be a replay) on how to hold space for Black and Brown clients and create inclusive coaching experiences.-- https://www.fwrdinstitute.com/learn-to-hold-space   Diversity, Inclusion & Privilege Workshop with Simone McNish This workshop is to learn more about white privilege and how to me more diverse and inclusive in your business & is going to be LIVE on 6/15 (and there will also be a replay) -- http://simone-mcnish.mykajabi.com/june15workshop   If you found this helpful, let me know and come say hi on IG @TheSpiritualBossBabe & leave a review on iTunes.   See you soon & have a magical day!   xoxo, Stephanie

This week is a re-release of Episode 8 of the podcast first aired in Dec 2018 with Rachel Ricketts — racial justice advocate, healer, spiritual activist and author. With the protests, Black Lives Matter movement across the globe and anti-racism being at the forefront in our collective, this is a must listen to conversation. Rachel is an outspoken champion  for womxn of colour,  educating all hue-mans on anti-racism  and  inclusion. Her purpose is  to  help  us all better understand our role in perpetuating oppression, of ourselves and/or others, and  learn  concrete  tools for committing to the  solution. Rachel hosts online and in-person workshops including her Spiritual Activism series which promotes racial justice, reconciliation and recovery from racialized trauma, and has helped a variety of global brands commit to anti-racism.  In this episode we talk about Whiteness in the Spiritual community Why it’s important to be doing anti-racist and intersectional feminist work right now What is Spiritual Activism What’s holding you back from doing this work and looking at these issues The reactivation/ wake up that is happening in our society  Following Black, Indigenous and Womxn of Colour Spiritual Leaders  How Rachel brings intuition into her work Anger to create change We hope this conversation inspires you to have conversations within your families, communities and friendship groups. They might not be comfortable conversations but they are conversations we need to be having to create change and impact the world we live in. Ways to connect with Rachel Website: www.rachelricketts.com  Instagram @iamrachelricketts Purchase Spiritual Activism 101 & 102 Online Workshops  Access Rachels’ Anti Racism Resource List Give Reparations to Rachel Ways to connect with NATALIE Visit - www.natalie-miles.com for all her offerings and services Instagram- Follow Natalie Sign up to the newsletter to receive VIP discounts, offerings and Spirit musings that aren’t shared anywhere else. Take the Free How Do You Receive Your Intuitive Guidance Quiz to discover your gifts.        Send Natalie a Spiritual/Intuitive Question as a voice memo to be answered on the podcast hello@natalie-miles.com (no personal questions will be answered) Episode Sponsors Blublox: Go to BLUblox today and get free shipping worldwide and 15% off with the code INTUITIVE- Visit https://www.blublox.com Better Help: Get 10% off your first month of therapy- Visit betterhelp.com/NATALIE All content and written show notes: Copyright Natalie Miles 2020

Rachel Valentino joins us to speak to white people on what it means to be an ally, steps to take in being more anti-racist, information on defunding the police, why “All Lives Matter” isn’t a valid movement, how to call people out respectfully. She also gives her perspective on the discomfort we may be feeling right now, her own struggles and missteps, and how to truly begin or continue the lifelong journey of dismantling systematic racism.Rachel Valentino: Follow @tino_tino_and_tino on Instagram for space to talk about your white privilegeResources that Rachel recommends:INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS:Layla Saad (@laylafsaad)Where Change Started (@wherechangestarted)Sonya Renee Taylor (@sonyareneetaylor)No White Saviours (@nowhitesaviours)Rachel Cargle (@rachel.cargle)Check Your Privilege (@ckyourprivilege)Rachel Ricketts (@iamrachelricketts)The Great Unlearn (@thegreatunlearn)Shaun King (@shaunking) S. Lee Merritt (@leemerrittesq) Ibram X. Kendi (@ibramxk)Ericka Hart (@ihartericka)Austin Channing Brown (@austinchanning)BOOKS:Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney Cooper How to be an Antiracist by Dr Ibram X Kendi Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Stamped by Dr Ibram X Kendi The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad Heavy: An American Memior by Kiese Laymon I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoMovies and TV series to watch:13th (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixAmerican Son (Kenny Leon) — NetflixBlack Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to rentBlindspotting (Carlos López Estrada) — Hulu with Cinemax or available to rentClemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rentDear White People (Justin Simien) — NetflixFruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rentI Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to rent or on KanopyIf Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — HuluJust Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rent for free in June in the U.S.King In The Wilderness — HBOSee You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — NetflixSelma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rentThe Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to rentThe Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with CinemaxWhen They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixFollow us! @wtfh.podcast on Instagram. Follow Sam @shapedupsam and Addison @addisonfleming.Intro Song by: Conrad RichardsAlbum Art by: Sam Conrad

How to Take ActionRegister to voteVote411.orgCheck in on your black friends, family, partners, and colleaguesEducate yourself and read up on what it means to  be anti-racistScreenshot, share, and re-post resources to educate those around youDon't center the narrative around you. Identify privilege and condemn itStop supporting organizations that promote hateBe an ally and advocate after the outrage endsContinue to donate to fund and support initiatives you care about if you have the meansNeed more ideas?  Color Of Change helps you do something about injusticeSee the political affiliations of thousands of brands and companies! Goods Unite UsLet down your guard and listen: Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man Pt: 138 Black Owned Banks and Credit Unions: Putting Your Money Where It Counts The E Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Business Don't Work and What to Do About It - Michael E. GerberOrganizations to follow on social media:Antiracism Center: TwitterAudre Lorde Project: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookBlack Women’s Blueprint: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColor Of Change: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColorlines: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Conscious Kid: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEqual Justice Initiative (EJI): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookFamilies Belong Together: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMPowerChange: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMuslim Girl: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNAACP: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNational Domestic Workers Alliance: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookRAICES: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShowing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookSisterSong: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookUnited We Dream: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMore anti-racism resources to check out:75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeAnti-Racism ProjectJenna Arnold’s resources (books and people to follow)Rachel Ricketts’ anti-racism resourcesResources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and RacismSave the Tears: White Woman’s Guide by Tatiana MacShowing Up For Racial Justice’s educational toolkitsThe [White] Shift on Instagram“Why is this happening?” — an introduction to police brutality from 100 Year HoodieZinn Education Project’s teaching materials 

As women, we're constantly on the go. Work, family gatherings, parenting, errands. However, if there's one thing this pandemic has taught us, it's to lessen our to-do lists and take stress in stride, so we can reclaim our hormonal health. This week's guest on The Alchemized Life and Hormone Health Educator, Candace Burch, shares how stress impacts our adrenals and how we can balance our hormone levels to reclaim our overall well-being. The secret? It starts with ovulation.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.avajohanna.com/TheAlchemizedLife (AvaJohanna.com/TheAlchemizedLife) Resources: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com (WEBSITE) | https://www.instagram.com/yourhormonebalance/ (INSTAGRAM) Receive $100 off your hormone test kit using code ALCHEMIST https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/purchase-a-test-kit (HERE)  Read the Dismantling Racism Full List of Resources (The Alchemized Life did not create this Google Document) https://docs.google.com/document/d/17e5CWtz-7bXqqklMz_2CaKsMzz-QCfWx2DCri3xdISs/edit (HERE)  https://www.rachelricketts.com (Rachel Ricketts) https://www.rachelcargle.com (Rachel Cargle) http://laylafsaad.com/about (Layla Saad) Stay Up To Date: ●      Follow https://www.instagram.com/thealchemizedlife (@TheAlchemizedLife) and https://www.instagram.com/avajohanna (@AvaJohanna) on Instagram ●      https://www.avajohanna.com/sign-up (Subscribe to Newsletter) ●      Visit https://www.avajohanna.com/ (AvaJohanna.com) or http://thealchemizedlife.com/ (TheAlchemizedLife.com) ●      http://bit.ly/vipgroup2020 (Apply for CATALYST Summer Group Coaching)   Sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting http://www.betterhelp.com/alchemized (BetterHelp.com/ALCHEMIZED) Sakara: Receive 20% off your order by using code ALCHEMIZED at https://www.sakara.com/pages/alchemized (Sakara.com/ALCHEMIZED) True Botanicals: Get 15% off your first purchase by visiting https://truebotanicals.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=alchemizedlife&utm_campaign=q2test (TrueBotanicals.com/ALCHEMIZED) The Alchemized Life is a production of http://crate.media/ (Crate Media)

Content warning: this episode contains strong language. As a piece of our anti-racist journey, let's learn how to re-wire and purge the racism inside us through excavating poisonous limiting beliefs. I am not claiming to be an expert or qualified to talk about this topic - I am researching and stumbling and doing my best, alongside you. If you are white like I am, this is work we will do for the rest of our lives, and we are about 400 years late. In honor of the Sagittarius Full Moon on June 5th, a global illumination (full moon) of where we have trapped ourselves and others as an opportunity for liberation (sag), this is an honest conversation about how I’ve been excavating racist ugliness that’s been living inside me, inside all of us, for generations. The growing number of black-bodied deaths as a result of police brutality and hate crimes is inviting white people into a new level of honesty for change, away from guilt and denial paralysis. and The Three of Pentacles, the medicine that showed up for this episode, reminds us that it's time for all of us to play new and updated roles. Anti-Racism work is our soul work now. No more standing on the backs of black people to solve problems they didn't create. It's time to hold ourselves accountable. As for feedback, I would love to hear from white people who have taken the time to think about these topics to point out ways that I may have misspoke or perpetuated harm. Black people, I apologize in advance for anything I say here that perpetuates violence against you, in addition to the ways that I already have. You do not need to spend any of your time correcting me, but know that that door is FULLY open. connect@meaghanoherron.com. References: Resmaa Menakem. “Racialized Trauma” FREE course on his website.Visit the pages of activists Brittany Packnett and Rachel Ricketts for more education resources.

You’ve probably seen those black boxes popping up on Instagram. Jessie explains how this form of social media activism came about and why it’s hitting a sensitive nerve with so many people. Also, Trump would do ANYTHING for a good photo op. So, what was behind that picture of him at St. John’s church in Washington DC? And we’re five months out for the election. Does all this chaos signal the demise of Trump? We discuss. Plus, a listener dilemma from a mum whose 16 year old daughter is being bullied by her manager. Should she get involved? This episode of Mamamia Out Loud is brought to you by BWS https://bws.com.au/ LINKS Funds recommended by Amanda Fotheringham: The Minnesota Freedom Fund…https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate The George Floyd Memorial Fund...https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Reclaim the Block Fund...https://secure.everyaction.com/zae4prEeKESHBy0MKXTIcQ2… The Black Visions Collective...https://secure.everyaction.com/4omQDAR0oUiUagTu0EG-Ig2 The Louisville Community Bail Fund...https://actionnetwork.org/f…/louisville-community-bail-fund/ The NAACP Legal Defense Fund…https://org2.salsalabs.com/…/p/sal…/donation/common/public/… The Justice for Floyd petition.... https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd RECCOS Holly: Hi Fidelity on ABC’s iview… https://iview.abc.net.au/show/high-fidelity And,  Influential women of colour to follow: Elaine Walteroth on instagram… https://www.instagram.com/elainewelteroth/?hl=en Ava Duvernay… https://www.instagram.com/ava/ Rachel Cardle… https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/ Yassmin Abdel-Magied… https://www.instagram.com/yassmin_a/ Rachael Sarra… https://www.instagram.com/sar.ra__/ Layla Thee Ancestress… https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/ Rachel Ricketts… https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelricketts/ Fallon Gregory… https://www.instagram.com/fallon.gregory/ CREDITS Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright Producer: Lem Zakharia and Luca Lavigne CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia-  https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/

Hello Gorgeous Souls. In today’s podcast episode, I am sharing a message with you that is long overdue. It has been an incredibly dark week in the world, as we mourn the loss of another innocent black person who was murdered, simply for the color of his skin. In today’s episode I want to shine a light on the racial injustice that is so evident in this world and how I am doing my part (and what you can do) to be a part of the solution.    In today’s episode I’m going to talk about manifestation and how it relates to white privilege, social justice, and more importantly what we can do about it. I am committed to manifesting a world where this is no longer a reality for ANYONE.    I am committed to making changes on my platform, in my life, in my business that will support inclusion. I am committed to doing the best I can, even if I make mistakes along the way. I am committed to empowering people to manifest money for GOOD, so that they use their resources to empower less-privileged communities. Linked below are resources, books, and accounts of BIPOC and action you can take now to help create change in this world.  In This Episode You Will Learn:    What I discovered about White Privilege (6:45)  Social Injustice & Manifestation (11:51)  A manifestation misconception (16:30)  Empowering questions to ask yourself right now (17:46)  Links/Resources   Books on White Fragility, Social Injustice, & more   *All links support the author directly* So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Local Shop : bookshop.org Social Justice, Anti-Racism, White Privilege Resources Compilation of resources by Rachel Ricketts:    Compilation of Black/Indigenous founded companies you can purchase from and support:    Antiracist Checklist:    An essay on the effects of White Privilege:    Webinar Recording on Spiritual Activism, Anti-Racism & Inclusion (Workshop by Rachel Ricketts)    75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice:    Anti-Racism Resources for White People (another compilation of various resources):   Accounts To Follow    @iamrachelricketts   @laylafsaad   @theconsciouskid   Click This Link To Find Small Black Owned Businesses To Support  Manifestationbabe.com/links

It is time for us to use our voices and take a stand in the fight against racism in this country. I am learning and feeling vulnerable as I take imperfect action. Thank you for your grace. What one step towards anti-racism will you take with me today? Please let me know by emailing me at Kelly@kellycovert.com or connecting with me on Instagram @kellyjcovert. BIPOC Resources I am leaning into right now: How to Be an Anti-Racist by Ibram Kendi Spiritual Activism 101 from Rachel Ricketts - an Anti-Racism and Inclusion Webinar for Soulful Social Justice On Instagram: @EricaCourdae - listen to her episode of In Her Voice here @IamRachelRicketts @Rachel.Cargle And if you are looking for more, simply Google “Anti-Racism Resources”

you don't need me. You don't need a white, privileged woman talking to you. Things are too big, too scary, too heartbreaking, and too real for me to be the one talking. What I need right now is to listen. I'm muting myself, and listening. So, to that end, here are some people I'm listening to and learning from, with their Instagram handles in case you want to join me: Rachel Cargle (@rachel.cargle) No White Saviors (@nowhitesaviors) Rachel Ricketts (@iamrachelricketts) Ibram X. Kendi (@ibramxk) The Conscious Kid (@theconsciouskid) Austin Channing Brown (@austinchanning) Nicole Cardoza (@nicoleacardoza) This week we're doing 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence. I'd love to sit with you and be with you for this...and then go out there and learn some more.

Episode 13 - Pillow Talk With Bros is observing blackout Tuesday to combat racial discrimination and social injustice. I will use this time to reflect on the actions I need to take to support the black community. I implore you to do the same. Today's episode is 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence. The amount of time Officer Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd's neck. I ask that you take the full 8:46 to reflect on what you can DO to help support our black community. I encourage you to read, and educate yourself. Below is a list of resources where you can start. #theshowmustbepaused #blacklivesmatterAnti-racism resources for white people: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasicResources for white parents to raise anti-racist children:Books:Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adults31 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistancePodcasts:Parenting Forward podcast episode ‘Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt’Fare of the Free Child podcastArticles:PBS’s Teaching Your Child About Black History MonthYour Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup from Pretty GoodThe Conscious Kid: follow them on Instagram and consider signing up for their Patreon Articles to read:“America’s Racial Contract Is Killing Us” by Adam Serwer | Atlantic (May 8, 2020)Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement (Mentoring a New Generation of Activists”My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” by Jose Antonio Vargas | NYT Mag (June 22, 2011)The 1619 Project (all the articles) | The New York Times MagazineThe Combahee River Collective Statement“The Intersectionality Wars” by Jane Coaston | Vox (May 28, 2019)Tips for Creating Effective White Caucus Groups developed by Craig Elliott PhD”White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” by Knapsack Peggy McIntosh“Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?” by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi | Atlantic (May 12, 2020) Videos to watch:Black Feminism & the Movement for Black Lives: Barbara Smith, Reina Gossett, Charlene Carruthers (50:48)"How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion" | Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools (18:26) Podcasts to subscribe to:1619 (New York Times)About RaceCode Switch (NPR)Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé CrenshawMomentum: A Race Forward PodcastPod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights)Pod Save the People (Crooked Media)Seeing White Books to read:Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill CollinsEloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney CooperHeavy: An American Memoir by Kiese LaymonHow To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. KendiI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouJust Mercy by Bryan StevensonMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadRaising Our Hands by Jenna ArnoldRedefining Realness by Janet Mock Sister Outsider by Audre LordeSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonThe Fire Next Time by James BaldwinThe New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle AlexanderThe Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee BoggsThe Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel WilkersonTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonThis Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color by Cherríe MoragaWhen Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by Ira KatznelsonWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhD Films and TV series to watch:13th (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixAmerican Son (Kenny Leon) — NetflixBlack Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to rentClemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rentDear White People (Justin Simien) — NetflixFruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rentI Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to rent or on KanopyIf Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — HuluJust Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rentKing In The Wilderness  — HBOSee You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — NetflixSelma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rentThe Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to rentThe Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with CinemaxWhen They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix Organizations to follow on social media:Antiracism Center: TwitterAudre Lorde Project: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Black Women’s Blueprint: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColor Of Change: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColorlines: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Conscious Kid: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEqual Justice Initiative (EJI): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookFamilies Belong Together: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMPowerChange: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Muslim Girl: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNAACP: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNational Domestic Workers Alliance: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookRAICES: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookSisterSong: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookUnited We Dream: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook More anti-racism resources to check out:75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeAnti-Racism ProjectJenna Arnold’s resources (books and people to follow)Rachel Ricketts’ anti-racism resourcesResources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and RacismSave the Tears: White Woman’s Guide by Tatiana MacShowing Up For Racial Justice’s educational toolkits“Why is this happening?” — an introduction to police brutality from 100 Year HoodieZinn Education Project’s teaching materials Document compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020.

Here is a shorter link: bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCESResources for white parents to raise anti-racist children:Books:Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adultsPodcasts:Parenting Forward podcast episode ‘Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt’Fare of the Free Child podcastArticles:PBS’s Teaching Your Child About Black History MonthThe Conscious Kid: follow them on Instagram and consider signing up for their PatreonArticles to read:“America’s Racial Contract Is Killing Us” by Adam Serwer | Atlantic (May 8, 2020)Ella Baker and the Black Freedom Movement (Mentoring a New Generation of Activists”My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” by Jose Antonio Vargas | NYT Mag (June 22, 2011)The 1619 Project (all the articles) | The New York Times MagazineThe Combahee River Collective Statement“The Intersectionality Wars” by Jane Coaston | Vox (May 28, 2019)Tips for Creating Effective White Caucus Groups developed by Craig Elliott PhD”White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” by Knapsack Peggy McIntosh“Who Gets to Be Afraid in America?” by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi | Atlantic (May 12, 2020)Videos to watch:Black Feminism & the Movement for Black Lives: Barbara Smith, Reina Gossett, Charlene Carruthers (50:48)"How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion" | Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools (18:26)Podcasts to subscribe to:1619 (New York Times)About RaceCode Switch (NPR)Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé CrenshawMomentum: A Race Forward PodcastPod For The Cause (from The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights)Pod Save the People (Crooked Media)Seeing WhiteBooks to read:Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill CollinsEloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney CooperHeavy: An American Memoir by Kiese LaymonHow To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. KendiI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouJust Mercy by Bryan StevensonMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadRaising Our Hands by Jenna ArnoldRedefining Realness by Janet MockSister Outsider by Audre LordeSo You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonThe Fire Next Time by James BaldwinThe New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle AlexanderThe Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the Twenty-First Century by Grace Lee BoggsThe Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel WilkersonTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonThis Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color by Cherríe MoragaWhen Affirmative Action Was White: An Untold History of Racial Inequality in Twentieth-Century America by Ira KatznelsonWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo, PhDFilms and TV series to watch:13th (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixAmerican Son (Kenny Leon) — NetflixBlack Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to rentClemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rentDear White People (Justin Simien) — NetflixFruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rentI Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to rent or on KanopyIf Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — HuluJust Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rentKing In The Wilderness  — HBOSee You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — NetflixSelma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rentThe Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to rentThe Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Hulu with CinemaxWhen They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — NetflixOrganizations to follow on social media:Antiracism Center: TwitterAudre Lorde Project: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookBlack Women’s Blueprint: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColor Of Change: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookColorlines: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Conscious Kid: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEqual Justice Initiative (EJI): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookFamilies Belong Together: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookThe Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMPowerChange: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMuslim Girl: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNAACP: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookNational Domestic Workers Alliance: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookRAICES: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShowing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): Twitter | Instagram | FacebookSisterSong: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookUnited We Dream: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookMore anti-racism resources to check out:75 Things White People Can Do for Racial JusticeAnti-Racism ProjectJenna Arnold’s resources (books and people to follow)Rachel Ricketts’ anti-racism resourcesResources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and RacismSave the Tears: White Woman’s Guide by Tatiana MacShowing Up For Racial Justice’s educational toolkits“Why is this happening?” — an introduction to police brutality from 100 Year HoodieZinn Education Project’s teaching materialsDocument compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020.

In my chat with Rachel Ricketts we discuss the imperative work of anti-racsim and how if you are not practicing anti-racism or just getting started glad you're here, but you're late. Because so many are late we need all hands on deck now. Let's get to work!Rachel Ricketts is a thought leader + outspoken champion for Black and Indigenous womxn+ and our healing. As a racial justice educator, spiritual activist, changemaker and author, she educates white folx on their role in perpetuating white supremacy, helps folx of color heal from internalized oppression and helps everyone end global oppression in all forms. Rachel hosts online and in-person workshops including her renowned Spiritual Activism series which promotes racial justice and offers practical solutions for all hue-mxns to dismantle racist cisheteropatriarchy. She has helped numerous global brands with anti-racism including Google, WeWork, CreativeLive, Lululemon and TELUS and was named one of well+good’s 2020 Changemakers. Rachel’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Hello Giggles, BuzzFeed, Mindbodygreen, 21Ninety, Black Girl in Om and Thrive, and she's presented at international conferences including SXSW and me Convention in Stockholm. She loves donuts, dancing and all things metaphysical. Learn more at www.rachelricketts.com and @iamrachelricketts

In this episode, Michelle shares her stance and perspective on leadership, and how leadership right now is pivotal. She talks about racism, and what she's learning and navigating to be part of the change. She offers resources (see below) to learn about anti-racism, and doing your part for humanity and equality. (Disclaimer - Michelle is not an expert on this topic. She's sharing her thoughts and what she's learning).Anti-Racism Resources:1) A big resources list on Anti-Racism: bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES2) Rachel Rogers IGTV video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CA1Ez5qHL6o/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link3) Rachel Ricketts: https://www.rachelricketts.com/antiracism-resources4) White Privilege Youtube Video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7im330R4d-QAdditional Resource:1) The Courage Collective Membership: http://bit.ly/thecouragecollective

In this solo episode I share: Why I’m speaking up on issues around racism, white privilege and white supremacy Why it’s important to listen to the stories and uplift the voices of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and pay them for their work (full list of resources below), but know that it is not their job to educate white people My story of waking up to my white privilege, participating in white saviorism and the mistakes I’ve made in this work What white fragility is and how to work through it so we as white people can get to work The definition of white supremacy and how to recognize it within yourself if you identity as white If you are a BIPOC doing antiracism work and you would be open to coming on the podcast for a conversation, please DM me @melinacharis or email me at hello@melinacharis.com Resources on reflecting on and dismantling white supremacy within yourself: Rachel Ricketts’ (@iamrachelricketts) Anti-Racism Resources (free but you can pay her here), purchase her Spiritual Activism Webinars here Read and work through Layla Saad’s (@laylafsaad) Me and White Supremacy, listen to her podcast The Good Ancestor Podcast, visit her website here and follow her on instagram Take Rachel Cargle’s (@rachel.cargle) free 30-day #dothework course, purchase her webinar Unpacking White Feminism and become a part of her Patreon community The Great Unlearn here Read White Fragility by Robin D’Angelo Follow @theconsciouskid here Donate to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, your local chapter of Black Lives Matter, The Loveland Foundation Please share this episode with a white friend who needs to hear this. We cannot stay silent - the time is now.

Within this episode, Natalie is joined with guest speaker Maren Miller in a conversation that discusses how we can begin blending spirituality with social activism. As spiritual entrepreneurs and light leaders, now more than ever we are being called in to do our own inner work so to intentionally share our medicine from a space of unity, equality, and inclusivity. This episode discusses ways we can begin to instill anti-racist and anti-oppressive business and life models and provides a ton of resources that you can dive into to get started in integrating an inclusive model yourself!- - - - - For more information on Maren Miller:marenjmiller.comResources and references from episode:Building Bridgeshttps://buildingbridgesshift.org/shift/Resources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O2j_5QWsO_b_6Fl-aBzB2ux7-5Ih1rxvtGR8Hgq7rXQ/edit?usp=sharingRecommended Books:White RageWhite FragilitySo You Want To Talk About RaceWhy I'm No Longer Talking To White People About RaceThe Future of WhitenessME and White SupremacyRecommended content to engage with:Andrea Ranae https://www.andrearanae.com/Adrienne Marie Brown http://adriennemareebrown.net/Sonja Renee Taylor https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/Rachel Cargle https://www.rachelcargle.com/Ericka Hart https://www.instagram.com/iharterickaCatrice Jackson https://www.shetalkswetalk.com/Rachel Ricketts http://www.instagram.com/iamrachelrickettsLayla Saad: https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/Chani Nicholas: http://www.instagram.com/chaninicholas- - - - - Looking to bring a new level of self expression into your online brand? Feeling to call to unleash deeper levels of your own creativity? Check out the SKILLSHARE platform as an incredible resource for accessing loads of online classes that can help you get the creative juices flowing! To access 2 FREE MONTHS of premium skillshare classes, visit:https://skl.sh/iamnataliebrite To continue the conversation from today's episode, find us on Instagram!www.instagram.com/wildlyalignedpodcastTo learn more about Natalie's work or to get in direct contact with her, visit:www.nataliebrite.comSupport the show (https://www.nataliebrite.com)

Within this episode, Natalie is joined with guest speaker Maren Miller in a conversation that discusses how we can begin blending spirituality with social activism. As spiritual entrepreneurs and light leaders, now more than ever we are being called in to do our own inner work so to intentionally share our medicine from a space of unity, equality, and inclusivity. This episode discusses ways we can begin to instill anti-racist and anti-oppressive business and life models and provides a ton of resources that you can dive into to get started in integrating an inclusive model yourself!- - - - - For more information on Maren Miller:marenjmiller.comResources and references from episode:Building Bridgeshttps://buildingbridgesshift.org/shift/Resources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O2j_5QWsO_b_6Fl-aBzB2ux7-5Ih1rxvtGR8Hgq7rXQ/edit?usp=sharingRecommended Books:White RageWhite FragilitySo You Want To Talk About RaceWhy I'm No Longer Talking To White People About RaceThe Future of WhitenessME and White SupremacyRecommended content to engage with:Andrea Ranae https://www.andrearanae.com/Adrienne Marie Brown http://adriennemareebrown.net/Sonja Renee Taylor https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/Rachel Cargle https://www.rachelcargle.com/Ericka Hart https://www.instagram.com/iharterickaCatrice Jackson https://www.shetalkswetalk.com/Rachel Ricketts http://www.instagram.com/iamrachelrickettsLayla Saad: https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/Chani Nicholas: http://www.instagram.com/chaninicholas- - - - - Looking to bring a new level of self expression into your online brand? Feeling to call to unleash deeper levels of your own creativity? Check out the SKILLSHARE platform as an incredible resource for accessing loads of online classes that can help you get the creative juices flowing! To access 2 FREE MONTHS of premium skillshare classes, visit:https://skl.sh/iamnataliebrite To continue the conversation from today's episode, find us on Instagram!www.instagram.com/wildlyalignedpodcastTo learn more about Natalie's work or to get in direct contact with her, visit:www.nataliebrite.comSupport the show (https://www.nataliebrite.com)

Rachel Ricketts is a writer, speaker, antiracism educator, and champion for Womxn of Color. In this episode we discuss racism, how it shows up in the health and wellness space, what spiritual bypassing means, why embracing emotions like anger and grief are critical to changing ourselves and the world, and so much more. Access Rachel's online courses at rachelricketts.com. Connect with her on Instagram at @iamrachelricketts.

Today should have been Ahmaud Arbery's birthday but he was murdered by a white supremacist father and son. In today's episode, I'm talking about the JOB we have (especially as white women in the spiritual realm) to learn and take action. It's no longer optional. It never was. But now it's REALLY not.LEARN: Workshops by Rachel Ricketts are a good place to start https://www.rachelricketts.com/shop-productsTry BetterHelp now for 10% off your first month: https://www.betterhelp.com/madeofmagicNext Level Magic Virtual Retreat: https://www.youaremadeofmagic.com/virtualretreatAre we connected on Insta? https://www.instagram.com/stephaniedawnelizabeth/

Rachel Ricketts is a thought leader + outspoken advocate for Black and Indigenous womxn and our healing. As a racial justice activist, lawyer, healer, speaker + author, she educates white folx on their role in perpetuating white supremacy, and helps folx of colour heal from internalized oppression. Rachel hosts online and in-person workshops including her renowned Spiritual Activism series which promotes racial justice and offers practical solutions for all hue-mans to dismantle racist heteropatriarchy. Rachel’s work has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Mind Body Green 21Ninety, Black Girl in Om and Thrive, and she's presented at international conferences including SXSW 2018 + 2019 and me Convention in Stockholm. She loves donuts, dancing and all things metaphysical. Learn more at www.rachelricketts.com and follow on Instagram. To take her online anti-racism courses head to https://www.rachelricketts.com/shop-products. Episode Questions:• What forms of oppression do you call out or point to as being an issue? What activated you in working to address these issues?• What beliefs or ideas give shape to your spirituality? What were you brought up to believe? What do you choose to believe?• How does your spirituality or spirituality come into contact with or impact your justice seeking work?• What lights you up and gives you life in your connection with yourself? What are your thoughts or wonderings about yourself and what lies outside of yourself?• Given that your energy is finite, who do you dedicate it to as you work for change in yourself and in the world? Who doesn't get your energy? Who do you want to give more of your energy to? Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website. Catch up with Andre on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook.Find out what Alicia is up to at her website and on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.You can connect with Nandi Kayyy on Instagram & Facebook. Of course, this podcast couldn't happen with out the support of our wonderful patrons! Click here to become a patron of the Hope & Hard Pills Podcast on Patreon to support our work and gain access to exclusive content.A special thank you to our Collaborators on Patreon:Ahren SamuelsAnne ShaneenAnne TomkinsonBeth DeWetDonna LynnJanet ElsbachJason DeMeoJohn TomkinsonMichaela DoelmanMike McHargueRebecca WilliamsonRegina-Wink SwinfordSamantha HamSamuel MuthiahScott UngerStephen MatlockMichael KinmanRyan Ku-Borden Music: Supa Dred II (Wake Up) & It Doesn't Have To Be This Way by Andre Henry

“Nothing will ever change unless we speak to the injustices in the world.”What power and privilege do you possess and how can you best use it to fight injustices?//For those of us who live at the shorelinestanding upon the constant edges of decisioncrucial and alonefor those of us who cannot indulgethe passing dreams of choicewho love in doorways coming and goingin the hours between dawnslooking inward and outwardat once before and afterseeking a now that can breedfutureslike bread in our children’s mouthsso their dreams will not reflectthe death of ours; For those of uswho were imprinted with fearlike a faint line in the center of our foreheadslearning to be afraid with our mother’s milkfor by this weaponthis illusion of some safety to be foundthe heavy-footed hoped to silence usFor all of usthis instant and this triumphWe were never meant to survive. And when the sun rises we are afraidit might not remainwhen the sun sets we are afraidit might not rise in the morningwhen our stomachs are full we are afraidof indigestionwhen our stomachs are empty we are afraidwe may never eat againwhen we are loved we are afraidlove will vanishwhen we are alone we are afraidlove will never returnand when we speak we are afraidour words will not be heardnor welcomedbut when we are silentwe are still afraid So it is better to speakrememberingwe were never meant to survive.//This episode was written and recorded by Rachel Ricketts. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Button Mushrooms by Podington Bear and The Soft Glow of Christmas Lights and The First Person Awake by Will Bangs.Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to more episodes from all five seasons of Be Still and Go.Visit www.trcnyc.org/Donate to support this podcast and other digital resources from The Riverside Church that integrate spirituality and social justice.Rachel Ricketts is an activist, speaker, and writer. Visit www.RachelRicketts.com to find out more.This season of Be Still and Go is supported in part by Convergence as they help share each episode with their community. (You should do the same!) Convergence a network that supports the reshaping of organizations, congregations and leaders engaged in an age of movement from “organized religion” to “organizing religion” driven by the values of an inclusive, progressive theological vision for a more just world for all. Visit www.convergenceus.org to find out more.

“Nothing will ever change unless we speak to the injustices in the world.”What power and privilege do you possess and how can you best use it to fight injustices?//For those of us who live at the shorelinestanding upon the constant edges of decisioncrucial and alonefor those of us who cannot indulgethe passing dreams of choicewho love in doorways coming and goingin the hours between dawnslooking inward and outwardat once before and afterseeking a now that can breedfutureslike bread in our children’s mouthsso their dreams will not reflectthe death of ours; For those of uswho were imprinted with fearlike a faint line in the center of our foreheadslearning to be afraid with our mother’s milkfor by this weaponthis illusion of some safety to be foundthe heavy-footed hoped to silence usFor all of usthis instant and this triumphWe were never meant to survive. And when the sun rises we are afraidit might not remainwhen the sun sets we are afraidit might not rise in the morningwhen our stomachs are full we are afraidof indigestionwhen our stomachs are empty we are afraidwe may never eat againwhen we are loved we are afraidlove will vanishwhen we are alone we are afraidlove will never returnand when we speak we are afraidour words will not be heardnor welcomedbut when we are silentwe are still afraid So it is better to speakrememberingwe were never meant to survive.//This episode was written and recorded by Rachel Ricketts. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Button Mushrooms by Podington Bear and The Soft Glow of Christmas Lights and The First Person Awake by Will Bangs.Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to more episodes from all five seasons of Be Still and Go.Visit www.trcnyc.org/Donate to support this podcast and other digital resources from The Riverside Church that integrate spirituality and social justice.Rachel Ricketts is an activist, speaker, and writer. Visit www.RachelRicketts.com to find out more.This season of Be Still and Go is supported in part by Convergence as they help share each episode with their community. (You should do the same!) Convergence a network that supports the reshaping of organizations, congregations and leaders engaged in an age of movement from “organized religion” to “organizing religion” driven by the values of an inclusive, progressive theological vision for a more just world for all. Visit www.convergenceus.org to find out more.

Dismantling racism and white supremacy is challenging work that is both external AND internal. We as Black people are not exempt from the work. We too have to look at ourselves and how we perpetuate the systems of racism and white supremacy. Rachel Ricketts joins me for a powerful and in-depth conversation on Black joy, responding from survival, and doing the work to dismantle our own anti-Blackness and white supremacy to create a better world. This episode is packed with wisdom and insights that every Black and non-Black person needs to hear. Rachel Ricketts is a thought leader + outspoken champion for Black and Indigenous womxn. As a racial justice activist, lawyer, healer, speaker + writer, she educates white folx on their role in perpetuating white supremacy, and helps folx of colour heal from internalized oppression. Rachel hosts online and in-person workshops including her renowned Spiritual Activism series which promotes racial justice and offers practical solutions for all hue-mans to dismantle racist heteropatriarchy. She is the co-founder of WOC (Women of Colour) Talks and has helped numerous global brands with anti-racism including Google, WeWork, CreativeLive, Lululemon and TELUS. Rachel’s work has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Mind Body Green 21Ninety, Black Girl in Om and Thrive, and she’s presented at international conferences including SXSW 2018 + 2019, me Convention in Stockholm and the Follow Black Women Conference. She loves donuts, dancing and all things metaphysical. Connect with Rachel at: www.rachelricketts.com Instagram.com/iamrachelricketts Please share this episode with others! Make sure you subscribe, rate and review the show to help others find it! Sign up for Breaking Through The Oreo Complex – my upcoming free class for Black creatives at: www.kristiniris.com/class  Support this podcast on my Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/melanatedrising

Everything has its shadow and that includes spirituality. In this rich conversation Rachel Ricketts and I talk about that shadow, facing it, what we can learn from it and so much more.

This week we’re joined by Rachel Ricketts; racial justice advocate, intuitive healer, speaker + writer. She is an outspoken champion for womxn of colour,  educating all hue-mans on anti-racism  and  inclusion. Her purpose is to help us all better understand our role  in perpetuating oppression, of ourselves and/or others, and learn  concrete  tools for committing to the solution. Rachel hosts online and in-person workshops including her Spiritual Activism series which promotes racial justice, reconciliation and recovery from racialized trauma, and has helped a variety of global brands commit to anti-racism. Her work has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, Black Girl in Om and Thrive, and she's presented at international conferences including SXSW in Austin, me Convention in Stockholm and the Follow Black Women Conference in Omaha. She loves donuts, dancing and all things metaphysical. In this episode we talk about: Whiteness in the Spiritual community Why it’s important to be doing anti-racist and intersectional feminist work right now What is Spiritual Activism What’s holding you back from doing this work and looking at these issues The reactivation/ wake up that is happening in our society Following Black, Indigenous and Womxn of Colour Spiritual Leaders How Rachel brings intuition into her work Anger to create change We hope this conversation inspires you to have conversations within your families, communities and friendship groups. They might not be comfortable conversations but they are conversations we need to be having to create change and impact the world we live in. Ways to connect with Rachel Learn more: www.rachelricketts.com Instagram @iamrachelricketts Spiritual Activism 101 Online Workshop - https://www.rachelricketts.com/online-courses Anti Racism Resource List - https://www.rachelricketts.com/resources/ Ways to connect with Natalie Visit - www.natalie-miles.com for all her offerings and services Instagram- Follow Natalie @iamnataliemiles Take the Free How Do You Receive Your Intuitive Guidance Quiz at https://natalie-miles.com/get-guided-quiz/ Book a one on one session with Natalie- www.natalie-miles.com Rate & Review to be entered into the competition to win a Soul Upgrade session with me. Closing Midnight 31st December 2018 - Email your screen shot to: podcast@natalie-miles.com  Podcast Music: “Follow You” by Daniel Gong (Dansonn) All content and written show notes - Copyright Natalie Miles 2019

I believe one of the most powerful things we can do for one another as humans is anti-racism work. I am honored and thrilled to be featuring Rachel Ricketts, a racial justice advocate and coach on this episode of RECLAIM. Together, we explore white erasure, the complexities of friendships with white women and women of color, and more.   To grab the show notes including all the information on today’s guest, go to www.ThaisSky.com/podcast/55 and please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon at Patreon.com/ThaisSky.   If you like what you heard, it would mean the world to me if you took a moment to leave a review and share this podcast with your community.   Thank you for your generous attention. XO Thais   Socials // Website: www.ThaisSky.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/IamThaisSky Instagram: www.instagram.com/IamThaisSky Patreon: www.Patreon.com/ThaisSky

"What are the things within you that need to be solved and reckoned with and unearthed and healed in order to help deal with this?”    BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CONTRACT SHOP The Contract Shop specializes in attorney-prepared and peer-reviewed contract templates for freelancers, entrepreneurs, calligraphers, wedding pros, online course creators … pretty much all of you! Go to the link below + use code TRFE20 for 20% off. Check it out: www.therealfemaleentrepreneur.com/tcs *thank you in advance!! This is an affiliate link, So, when you purchase something using this link, you're directly supporting the podcast!   WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE? Rachel Ricketts' beautiful and heart-breaking story exposes grief as an experience, not an emotion and inspires with a deep depth of experience and wisdom. After helping her mother starve herself to death following a debilitating 20-year battle with multiple sclerosis, Rachel was overcome with grief and loss. Despite this loss, though, she says that the her greatest grief is a result of the intersection of her race and gender. And this grief led to the incredible work she is now doing in the world. Want a sneak peek? We talk about… how her childhood and mother's death led to the work she does today around grief and anti-racism grief as an experience not an emotion and how to sit with it to move through it how her greatest grief is a result of the intersection of her race and gender how white women are causing harm every day, if you're not actively engaged in anti-racism how burnout is a form of grief and why it's not a quick fix   WHO IS RACHEL RICKETTS? Rachel Ricketts is a racial justice advocate, intuitive coach + public speaker. Combining her wealth of experience as a lawyer, certified intercultural communications educator + trainer, and loss + grief professional along with her personal experiences navigating the world as a black woman, she curates difficult but necessary conversations with compassion. She hosts online and in-person workshops including WOC Talks, specifically for womxn of colour's healing, and Spiritual Activism 101 which  promotes racial justice and reconciliation. Rachel has helped global brands commit to anti-racism + inclusion such as WeWork, Lululemon and TELUS. Her work has been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, Black Girl in Om and Thrive, and she's presented at international conferences including SXSW in Austin and me Convention in Stockholm. She loves donuts, dancing and all things metaphysical. Learn more at www.rachelricketts.com and @iamrachelricketts   LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: www.rachelricketts.com Rachel on Instagram Spiritual Activism 101

Rachel’s life mission is to heal the collective divide by addressing and eradicating racist patriarchy. Through her work, Rachel creates space for people to voice their pain so they feel seen, heard, and supported. She’s on the mic with Matt today to share how losing her mother was a driving factor in her becoming a grief coach and how her work is helping women of colour through the grief of navigating racist patriarchy. Learn more about... 1. Rachel → https://www.rachelricketts.com/ 2. Layla Saad → http://laylafsaad.com/ 3. Catrice Jackson → http://www.shetalkswetalk.com/ 4. Spiritual Activism 101 Webinar (next session in Sept!) → https://www.rachelricketts.com/online-courses 5. Rachel's Anti-Racism Resources → https://www.rachelricketts.com/online-courses

What does it mean to be a child, grieving the death of a parent, when you're technically not a child? Rachel Ricketts, author of the site loss&found, shares what it's like to grieve her mother, who died after a long illness. As a teen, she became her mother's primary caretaker, which meant Rachel grew up being both the child and a parent. She talks in this episode about how grief radically changed her, along with what she's found to be helpful in making her way through this life-altering experience. Be sure to check out Rachel's site at www.lossandfoundxo.com

Saddle up your horse and ride out on the trails with the Old Cowboy himself, J.C Hulsey. Relive the legends of the west through his stories and catch interviews with up-and-coming western themed artists. This weeks guest is Special Guest Real Life Cowboy & Poet Clint Raulerson - Music by Greg Sterling, Rachel Ricketts, Templeton Thompson & Rimmey Bennett. About J.C Hulsey J.C. Hulsey has lived in Midlothian, Texas for thirty years. He's a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He has been married for 55 years. He enjoys Western movies and TV Shows, (especially the older ones) and reading about Mail-Order Brides. He is also the owner of six cats (all stray cats, showed up on the back porch) and one dog (rescue dog) He worked for 33 years at Bell Helicopter. He served in the USAF for five years, and the Air National Guard for four years.  He started writing songs in his early twenties. He recorded a couple of songs in the late 1960s. He started writing poetry in the 1970s to share with others. He self-published them on Amazon in 2013. He still felt the need to write something different. He tried writing a book in the 1970s, but it was never finished. In 2014, he felt the urge to write a western novel. However, he needed something different than what was on the market.  What about a young Christian Gunfighter?  He now has 23 books