Planning for Failure w/ Matthew Confer

What happens when you stop gathering information and finally make the decision? In this episode of We Ain't Dying For This, Crystle Johnson sits down with Alisha Nicholson-Ting to talk about spending five years preparing to move to Mérida, Mexico with her husband and son, and what finally pushed her to take the leap. They discuss moving abroad, financial uncertainty, overcoming fear, building community from scratch, and why sometimes the missing piece isn't more information, but making the decision. In this episode:• Moving to Mérida, Mexico• Knowing when to stop planning and start moving• Navigating financial uncertainty• Building community through "side quests"• Overcoming fear and uncertainty• Advice for anyone stuck in the planning phase Follow Alisha:TikTok: @WanderTogetherCo About Living Corporate: Check out our merch! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services: https://work.living-corporate.com/ Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

Zach sits down with Mark Anthony Neal, an author, James B. Duke Professor of African and African American Studies, and Chair of the Academic Council at Duke University. In this episode, Zach and Mark Anthony Neal explore Black Fatherhood and Purpose, discussing the meaning of fatherhood, the importance of purpose, family, identity, and the role of Black fathers in shaping future generations. Learn more about Mark Anthony Neal: Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Save-a-Seat-for-Me/Mark-Anthony-Neal/9781668054246 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-anthony-neal-01279a3/ Check out our merch!https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services:https://work.livingcorporate.com/ Join our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate About Living Corporate Living Corporate amplifies diverse voices and perspectives through conversations that explore identity, culture, leadership, and the future of work.

What happens when you land somewhere unfamiliar and find family in people who don't even speak your language? In this episode of We Ain't Dying For This, Crystle Johnson sits down with Shakey Mervin to talk about leaving the U.S., moving to Mérida, Mexico, finding community abroad, and discovering a new meaning of love, belonging, and family. Shakey also shares her 17-year journey as a barber and how the people she met in Mexico changed the way she understands connection and home. In this episode:• Moving from the U.S. to Mérida, Mexico• Finding community and family abroad• Black women and belonging• Shakey's 17-year journey as a barber• Love, connection, and building a new life• Rethinking what home really means About Living Corporate: Check out our merch! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services: https://work.living-corporate.com/ Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

Zach sits down with Dr. Okey K. Enyia, Founder and CEO of Enyia Strategies, LLC, thought leader, political strategist, scholar-activist, and mentor. Dr. Enyia is also a government relations executive with extensive experience working with health organizations, both chambers of Congress, federal agencies, state Medicaid programs, and national advocacy organizations. In this episode, Zach and Dr. Okey K. Enyia discuss Black Male Health at Work, exploring the importance of workplace health, the challenges Black men face in professional environments, health equity, and the role organizations can play in creating healthier and more supportive workplaces. Learn more about Dr. Okey K. Enyia: Website: https://enyiastrategies.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/okeyenyia/ Check out our merch!https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services:https://work.livingcorporate.com/ Join our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

What happens when you stop keeping everything inside? In this episode of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson sits down with Dr. Jennifer Taylor, a Chinese medicine practitioner who moved from the U.S. to Mérida, Mexico. They discuss Black women, anger and self-expression, speaking your truth, Chinese medicine, healing and wellness, moving abroad, and creating a life beyond the systems and careers that once defined you. In this episode:• Black women and self-expression• Jennifer's journey to Chinese medicine• Moving to Mérida, Mexico• Rethinking healing and wellness• Letting go of perfection• Creating a new life on your own terms Connect with Dr. Jennifer Taylor:https://www.5emethod.com/https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_taylor_lachttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferhutchison About Living Corporate: Check out our merch! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services: https://work.living-corporate.com/ Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

Zach sits down with Rob Haze, a comedian from Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode, Zach and Rob Haze discuss comedy, career development, and the experiences that shape a comedian’s journey in the entertainment industry. Learn more about Rob Haze: Website: http://robhaze.com/welcome LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-haze-37788b107/ Check out our merch!https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services:https://work.livingcorporate.com/ Join our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

What happens when you spend years believing you always have to be doing more? In this episode of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson sits down with DJ Fre-Quency, a DJ, sound healer, creative, and community builder who moved from Texas to Mérida, Mexico, and began learning how to live differently. They talk about leaving the hustle behind, learning to just be, getting out of survival mode, following your heart, and creating a life that gives you room to breathe. Sometimes the next level isn't about doing more. It's about giving yourself permission to receive. In this episode:• 00:00 — Learning to just be• 03:51 — What she got back when she moved• 05:05 — Working multiple jobs and living in survival mode• 12:44 — What she had to unlearn• 20:36 — Making time for the things you're passionate about I'm Crystle Johnson, founder of Kinory®️, a global social dining community and belonging ecosystem for Black women. Kinory's Liberation Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/liberationstarterkit About Living Corporate: Check out our merch! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services: https://work.living-corporate.com/ Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

Zach sits down with Matthew Confer, Chief Strategy Officer at Abilitie, to discuss planning for failure and how downside thinking can help leaders make better decisions, anticipate challenges, and turn potential setbacks into opportunities for growth. In this episode, Zach and Matthew explore the importance of preparing for uncertainty, recognizing potential risks, and using strategic thinking to navigate challenges in leadership and business. Learn more about Matthew Confer: Book: https://www.theupsideofdownsidethinking.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/ Abilitie Website: https://abilitie.com Check out our merch!https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services:https://work.livingcorporate.com/ Join our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

What if the life you built is actually costing you your peace? In this episode of We Ain't Dying For This, Crystle Johnson sits down with La Gloria to talk about leaving behind a life that looked good on paper, moving to Mérida, Mexico, and learning that liberation doesn't always mean blowing your entire life up. Sometimes, it means giving yourself permission to imagine something different. In this episode: • When the life you built is no longer sustainable• What staying was costing La Gloria• Putting your peace at the center• Letting go of FOMO• Giving yourself permission to think bigger The biggest question isn't always, "How do I escape?" Sometimes it's, "What if my life could actually be better than this?" I'm Crystle Johnson, founder of Kinory®️, a global social dining community and belonging ecosystem for Black women. Kinory's Liberation Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/liberationstarterkit About Living Corporate: Check out our merch! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services: https://work.living-corporate.com/ Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate

Zach sits down with Keith R. Wyche, a leadership, career, and change management keynote speaker, Fortune 500 board director, leadership consultant, thought leader, and bestselling author of Uncommon Leadership. In this episode, Zach and Keith discuss leadership, career development, and navigating change in today’s workplace. Learn more about Keith R. Wyche: https://keithwyche.com/ Connect with Keith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithwyche/ Check out our merch! https://living-corporate-shop.fourthwall.com/ Learn more about Living Corporate's offerings and services: https://work.livingcorporate.com/ Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/livingcorporate