S2 Note to Self: Growing Pains

There’s limited glory and glamour in DEI, DEIB, IDEA, etc. but plenty of performances and illusions. Most of us are committed to driving powerful, positive change - but as the work is increasingly under-resourced, undervalued, and hyper-politicized... the burnout is real and continuous. In this month’s episode, Adriele Parker joins us to discuss navigating the challenges of being a DEI practitioner and finding balance so we can prioritize me, myself & I. 

In Episode 2, Kamilah Martin jumps on the mic with us to explore our metamorphosis as individuals: moving from who we’re “supposed” to be - into who we want to be.  Shedding the “should be”s and societal expectations can be reallll hard, especially when they’ve defined your self worth for so long. But the power and choice to be different starts with us.

Crystle & Krysta are back and so much has changed in the last two years! During this episode, we reflect on how our growth has translated into this present-day version of ourselves -- diving into how much we've missed you and this space, and what we love about this season in our lives. 

The first Note to Self of Season 2 centers how we use self-awareness to transition out of who we're expected to be and into each new season of our evolution and growth. 

It's never the right time to say goodbye...so, let's not! Join our co-hosts as they recap Season 1 and prepare to transition into Season 2 with reflection, thoughtfulness, hopes, and dreams. We'll see you again in February!___Follow us on social:Instagram: @wearemeaningful.coLinkedIn: Meaningful

Tiffany Williams joins us this week to offer a straight and strong message: if they won't allow you a well-deserved seat at the table, build your own! Not everything warrants a response and Tiffany empowers us to know our limits and worth.___Follow us on social:Instagram: @wearemeaningful.coLinkedIn: Meaningful

Almost like we've been programmed since birth, Black & Brown women know that something more is required of us for opportunity, success, and even growth. Joann Pollard gets real about navigating empty promises, advocating for herself, and the reality of being the only.___Join us at #BeCon2020 on October 24th and follow us on social:Instagram: @wearemeaningful.coLinkedIn: Meaningful

Dawn Christian did not come to play with us, or the message, in this week's episode. When will we redirect the love and energy for our work back into ourselves? Let's start to ask WHY when people and situations try to keep us stunted, friends!___Join us at #BeCon2020 on October 24th and follow us on social:Instagram: @wearemeaningful.coLinkedIn: Meaningful

This week our co-hosts chat with Shelby Birch about systems that aren't broken, but are working as they were designed to keep Black & Brown women stunted and chasing goal posts that keep moving.___Follow us on social:Instagram: @wearemeaningful.coLinkedIn: Meaningful

Co-hosts, Crystle & Krysta, kick off the dialogue this month with a debrief of Stunted.___Follow us on social:Instagram: @wearemeaningful.coLinkedIn: Meaningful