Standing in our power, resisting racial gaslighting.
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It is 2024 and our collective work feels stalled. Folks are exhausted. Money is gone. What do we do now?
I am super excited to announce this summer webinar series hosted by
We will be discussing all the complexities of continuing to do to this work through the fatigue, through the world being on literal fire, through genocides.
Our first session is about how to align our organizational responses and activism surrounding crisis and genocide to the organizations stated DEIB values and initiatives.
Join us for this 4-part series starting in August! Team and individual rates available
Register at justrootsconsulting.com/what-now
Check out our episode out today! was so gracious in her openness and authenticity as we spoke about how our mental health can be impacted by racial microaggressions at work.
Her experience with her own mental health inspired her to become a certified mental health coach where she can bring her whole self, past experiences and all, to her supportive coaching conversations.
Find this episode on podcast players and on Youtube!
Hey friends! I'm excited to announce the latest episode of Impostrix podcast is now live! I am joined by , a certified mental health coach, about navigating microaggressions in the workplace and finding mental health support as a Black woman.
Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:
➡️Shawnti shared a personal experience of facing microaggression in the workplace, highlighting the impact it had on her mental health.
➡️It's essential to prioritize mental health and seek professional help when needed. Shawnti shares her experience (and persistence) doing this.
➡️Choose the right mental health support for YOU.
If you're interested in learning more about Shanti's story and her guided journals, be sure to listen to the full episode on Impostrix podcast. You can find the episode on your favorite podcast platform, youtube, or visit our website.
Who else has been stoat before?!
Thanks for this awesome card 😁.
I am finally ready to share the deets!
On May 1, I launched Wills for the People LLC. An estate planning legal practice aimed at advancing racial wealth equity through estate planning.
We do this by providing quality, accessible, and culturally responsive estate planning to underserved communities in Georgia.
Our fees are reasonably priced to meet the needs of the folks we want to work with.
We operate throughout Georgia and are open for business!
What's it like being a Black mother to Black boy children?
My new friend Harvey and I sat down for a conversation for this mother's day special on and the conveyis so good.
Harvey is a thoughtful and intentional host and really challenged me with some of his comments!
This episode is available on YouTube and podcast players! Link in comments.
Our guest on the show this week is .
Tanya is a friend, a fellow podcaster, and a women's health advocate. She is also the founder of Scrub Life Cares, a non profit that educates women and girls on menstrual health and wellbeing.
In episode 14, Tanya shares about their upcoming annual event to be held in her home country Antigua in the coming month.
Please consider donating to the cause! They collect donations through May 10th and have a wishlist on Amazon!
It is still Second Chance month! I feel this is an appropriate time to share more about forces prison labor and the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution.
As you know, the 13th Amendment was enacted in 1865 and outlawed slavery.
With one major exception.
Section I of the amendment reads:
“Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”
One problem in 1865 was that with the end to slavery, there would be huge labor shortages particularly in agriculture.
Leaving this carve out provided a way for cheap (free) labor to help resolve some of the shortages.
Since 1865, the prison industry has profited from exploitation of labor. (And we all benefit).
In a capitalist society, this opportunity for profit incentiveses mass incarceration. More incarcerated people = more money for the industry at many points including probation, fines and fees, commissary and phone calls, and free/cheap labor.
There are efforts underway to remove the exception from the 13th Amendment, and to address exploitation in other ways.
I encourage you to research how your community is impacted by mass incarceration and slavery, and get involved in the advocacy to end slavery.
All month episodes on Impostrix Podcast feature formerly incarcerated folks talking about their reentry and the experiences of returning to or starting a career after incarceration. Tune in to hear their voices.
#13
And started TWO businesses! Yess ma'am! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 See you there!
Honoring 2nd Chance Month! Please tune in tonight (April 8th) at 8pm EST to hear our founder, Waleisah Wilson as she speaks with Impostrix Podcast on how she navigated barriers to reentry (including imposter syndrome) & her career journey (and started 2 businesses after her release from prison). You can watch the live stream on their YouTube, LinkedIn, or Instagram pages:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/events/impostrixpodcastlivewithwaleisa7181622659095384065
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/eYRaezGQnok?feature=share
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impostrixpodcast
It's Second Chance Month so this month wpe will be sharing lots of information about the wide reach of the carceral state and the broad impact it has on the lives of people impacted by incarceration.
And, since we talk about career, we will share info on how involvement in the criminal legal system impacts career and financial stability.
Ending barriers to reentry is vital to the health of our communities, our families, and to individuals.
Successful reentry means lower recidivism, which means not commiting new crime.
It means families together.
It means self sufficiency.
Why wouldn't we want that?
Join us on Monday night as I speak with and about her experience navigating reentry.
I'm feeling better and slowly getting back into the swing of things! Our new date for this LIVE virtual recording of Impostrix Podcast is April 8 at 8pm EST.
You will be able to watch on IG, LinkedIn, or YouTube.
see you there!
This month is our Second Chances mini-series in honor of Second Chance month here in the USA.
The Second Chances Mini-Series spotlights four people who are finding their way after experiencing incarceration and who have been able to build a career doing what they love. This mini-series is their stories.
Up first is Gabrielle Perry, MPH. We discuss:
❤️🩹 the impact of incarceration on girls, women and communities
❤️🩹 period poverty and menstrual justice in jails and prisons
❤️🩹 the impact that even one day of incarceration can have on a life
❤️🩹 survivors guilt and building career after incarceration and homelessness
❤️🩹 The Thurman Perry Foundation and allllll the good 😁
Thank you, Gabrielle, for sharing your very personal story with us.
Find this episode on audio podcast players and YouTube!
Incarcerated and involvement in the. Criminal legal system impacts so many people and is such a huge interruption in life.
To spread awareness and help break barriers that people experience as they return to society after incarceration, Impostrix Podcast is hosting a special mini-series to share the stories and triumphs of impacted individuals.
We start this series on April 1 with our FIRST live podcast event. will join host Whitney Knox Lee to discuss her experiences with work after incarceration, imposter syndrome at work, and how we can alleviate barriers experienced by people returning to society.
Add this event to your calendar and join us!
Everything about this Op-Ed is packed. Let's discuss.
3/28 at the BIPOC brown bag
Register using the link in bio!
Exciting announcement!
In addition to the two brown bag discussions I am hosting on Wednesday and Thursday this week, I am also hosting our first LIVE podcast episode!
April is Second Chance Month where governments and organizations around the US will focus on challenges faced by formerly incarcerated people re-entering the community. Impostrix Podcast will be joining in the conversation by having a mini-series on Second Chances and Career.
My first guest is , a friend, colleague, trailblazer, and career servant. Waleisah and I will be LIVE on April 1 at 8PM. Fingers crossed I can manage the tech! Find us on IG, YouTube and LinkedIn!
Does this sound familiar?
In Episode 8 (releasing tomorrow), I am joined by of Shou Talks Podcast to talk about:
✨ Bodybuilding as a Black woman
✨ Being Black at work
✨ Generational differences in the workplace and how they manifest
✨ The "good employee" myth
and more.
But for real though, iykyk.
Check out this glowing feature on Impostrix Podcast from .
Thanks for seeing me!
I woke up to a text from a friend abiut the tragic, untimely, and potentially preventable death of Jessica Pettway.
This is not okay.
Black women are not okay as we receive this news.
Why?
Because this could be us. Our sisters. Mother's. Loved ones.
Many of us have had misdiagnosis, or have faught to be heard by the medical professionals sworn to care for all of us.
I'm so sad for Ms. Pettway and her loved ones. Rest in Power.
Join me and other BIPOC at the end of the month to talk about how we navigate stereotypes about Black women.
This event is FREE. msg me or visit my bio to register.
This month we are kicking off our monthly Brown Bag discussion series!
These are opportunities to gather with others to discuss the theme of the month. This month, we are talking about interrupting and releasing racism and stereotypes against Black women.
Join us! Comment for registration links or check my link in bio!
Women of color are amazing. There is no denying, we are the s**t!
My dear friend and volunteer social media post creator did some research this week after our release of AJ's episode on labor unions. Here are some really interesting facts she found.
Neither Lauren or I share racial, cultural, or ethnic identities with most of the women and communities highlighted here. We also acknowledge the whitewashing of history and mislabeling, misidentifying, and misnaming of our histories. If you spot an inaccuracy, please let me know!
We are bringing another history episode in honor of Black History Month! This time on labor organizing.
There is SO much to unpack in this episode with . As someone without much knowledge or context about labor unions, this episode is fascinating to me.
In this episode we discuss:
🎯 What is a labor union, and why?
🎯 Significance of labor unions in the US
🎯 The first recorded instance of labor organizing
🎯 The history of exclusion in labor organizing movements
🎯 Unions as a means to an end in movements for collective ownership of power and autonomy
🎯 The need for intentional inclusivity of Black, Trans and Q***r, and people with disabilities into the labor movement and organizing.
Interest piqued?
This episode is now available on streaming platforms and on YouTube. Don't forget to leave a review after you listen/watch!Are you a dues paying member of a labor union?
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In the episode releasing this week with AJ dropped this nugget that I knew to be true deep in my soul.
In addition to lower productivity and impaired sense of safety, racial trauma at work can lead to:
☠️ Anxiety
☠️ Depression
☠️ Death by Su***de
☠️ Stomachaches and digestive issues
☠️ Headaches
☠️ Rapid heartbeats
☠️ Chronic stress
☠️ Hypervigilance
☠️ Physical pain
☠️ Hypertension
We have release several episodes in Season 1 discussing how to heal from racial trauma and have more to come in Season 2. We invite you to go back and listen to get your cup filled.
Specifically:
Season 2, E1: Unlearning, A Pathway to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome w/
Season 1, E18: Pushing through Limiting Beliefs w/
Season 1, E14: The Impact of Ancestral Trauma on Career, Somatic Body Work, and Intergenerational Healing w/
Season 1, E9: How to Identify Racial Toxicity in Career w/
Catch up on these episodes now! And stay tuned for Episode 4 where we are getting in depth with the US Labor Movement and ownership of our labor!
This week we talked about the influence that Caribbean people had on the civil Rights movement, on Black culture and American culture. Here are a FEW such folks for your learning pleasure!
I am so pleased to bring to you this conversation on the impact Caribbean people have had (and continue to have) on Black American and American culture here in the US.
My guest, Alexandria Miller, is a Jamaican American doctoral student studying Caribbean History. She has a great podcast, where she shares very interesting and enlightening info about history and culture in the many islands that make up the Caribbean.
Also, this episode is ON YOUTUBE! Yes, finally. I am getting regular on YouTube and happy about it. Check it out by searching for Impostrix Podcast in YT or DM me for the link.
Up next on Impostrix Podcast is Alexandria of who is joining us to discuss Black history, and specifically on the roles that Caribbean immigrants to the US played in the civil rights and other movements.
I learned so much and am looking forward to this history episode!
Stay tuned for the release on Wednesday!
Our fav nuggets from Episode 2 with
🎯 My mind is unique and my thoughts are MINE
🎯 The other side of scarcity is ABUNDANCE
🎯 I am 💯 invention and creation
🎯 My talents and gifts are valued and needed in my community. My liberation is tied to yours!
🎯 My life doesn't belong to anyone
🎯 I AM CAPABLE
Learn what Talib has to say about each of these points in in this week's episode of Impostrix Podcast: Black Spaces 🖤🖤🖤
Who can relate to this experience of just being done?
Of hitting the wall.
When there is literally no more fake smiles in the tank?
🙋🏾♂️🙋🏾♂️🙋🏾♂️
It's exhausting. Take care of yourself.
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Hey friends! I'm excited to announce the latest episode of Impostrix podcast is now live! I am joined by @shawntirefugejournals , a certified mental health coach, about navigating microaggressions in the workplace and finding mental health support as a Black woman. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation: ➡️Shawnti shared a personal experience of facing microaggression in the workplace, highlighting the impact it had on her mental health. ➡️It's essential to prioritize mental health and seek professional help when needed. Shawnti shares her experience (and persistence) doing this. ➡️Choose the right mental health support for YOU. If you're interested in learning more about Shanti's story and her guided journals, be sure to listen to the full episode on Impostrix podcast. You can find the episode on your favorite podcast platform, youtube, or visit our website. #impostrixpodcast #shawntirefugejounals #journal #guidedjournaling #microaggressions #mentalhealthcoach #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwareness #educate #support #career #blackprofessionals #blackinit #bevalidated
A reminder from Dr. Kanika MD that we should love ourselves, brag on ourselves, and know how amazing we are! Listen to what else Dr. Kanika has to say on Episode 9 of Impostrix Podcast! Available on Youtube and your favorite podcast listening platform. #dontbehumble #authenticitymatters #authenticself #brilliance
How much of your life do you spend not doing the thing that you called to do? Today is a new day. So is tomorrow. Let's start doing the thing we are called to do. I loved this episode of Impostrix Podcast because Kamal talked about how he needed to admit to himself what his passions truly were, and then he needed to take steps to bring that to fruition. AND HE DID! You can too. 👊🏾 🫶🏾👣Follow for more validating content and clips from Impostrix Podcast! . . . . . #impostrixpodcast #bevalidated #followformore #podcast #blackpodcast #blackcreator #blackartist #podcastclips #clip #passionproject #goals #inspiredliving #findyourcalling #joy #worklife #dowhatyoulovelovewhatyoudo #dowhatyoulove #clarity #findingpurposeinwork #purposedriven
#selfcare #followyourdreams #followyourpassion #impostrixpodcast #mindfulmoments #mentalwellness #Fearless
Now showing on the Impostrix Podcast #youtubechannel: KamalX on answering the call. 📞📞📞 Link in bio. Youtube @ImpostrixPodcast #youtubevideo #podcastshow #blackexcellence #blackownedbusiness #blackartists #blackcreators #photographer #Youtube #videopodcast #impostrixpodcast #bevalidated
Just wondering! #entrepreneur #justwondering #blackpodcast #podcaster #impostrixpodcast #bevalidated #unlearnandrelearn #blackwomanentrepreneur #dopeblackpods#selflove #dreamcatcher #consulting #impostersyndrome #blackprofessionals #reels #fyp #antiracism #listen #antiracist
From Ep. 19 of Impostrix Podcast, on white dominant culture and white supremacy.
It's time to start looking for a new job when... #worklifebalance #working #mentalwellness #bevalidated #entrepreneurship
Hey friends! We are back with a new episode this week! Our guest Lorilei shares all about trauma-informed advocacy, what it is and why it's necessary to make our work sustainable. So important for people living with trauma who are in helping professions. #newepisode #podcast #blackpodcast #traumainformed
#newepisode out now! What does it take for Black and Latino/a/x scholars to break through the gatekeeping in academia? In this episode, we gain a deeper understanding of the struggle women of color encounter in the pursuit of tenure and how these inequities are reshaping the landscape of higher education. I ❤️ my fantastic guest, Dr. Katie Acosta! Listen on your fav podcast player! #impostrixpodcast #education #professor #highereducation #racism #equity #inclusion #BlackWomenAtWork
Todays #newepisode digs into the impact racial trauma has on our brains! This episode is super fascinating and validating. It confirms what so many of us already know, experience, and feel. Tune in to learn! #ImpostrixPodcast #BrainHealth #Brain #Racism #Research #RacialTrauma #PTSD #Trauma #Healing #WomeninScience
Tune in to today's episode of Impostrix Podcast where Jesca drops true gems around authenticity at work and forging her own path in tech! Out now on most podcast players. Link in comments Teknikally Speaking #dopeblackpods #TechTalk #blackwomeninstem #boss #blackprofessionals #womenintech #confident #womanownedbusiness #bevalidated
A powerful episode coming at you tomorrow. Go ahead and subscribe if you haven't already to get the "new episode" alerts for Impostrix Podcast. Available on most podcast players and YouTube! Teknikally Speaking Teknikally Speaking #impostersyndrome #confident #dopeblackpods #womenintech #womeninstem #womanownedbusiness #blacktech #impostrixpodcast #bevalidated
An exciting development for Impostrix fans, we have merchandise now available! Link in comments. @teepublic #entrepreneur #supportsmallbusinessowners #supportblackbusiness #blackpodcast #podcastlife #blackgirlmagic #impostrixpodcast #bevalidated #swag
New episode out today about #mentalhealth, #selfcare, #perfectionism and #impostersyndrome. In this episode I share my recent journey navigating life, identifying anxiety, and using my resources to push through. I also share my favorite self care tools and mental health resources! #impostrixpodcast #bevalidated #podcast #blackpodcast #women #success #stressrelief
Part 2 of our episode with Karla Garcia is out now. Join the conversation as we discuss how culture and identity information our image of success. What does success look like to you? Does your idea of success align with your cultural heritage framework of success? https://pod.link/1685421021 #success #successmindset #successstory #successfulwomen #successfulpeople #professional #professionaldevelopment #womenofcolor #women #blackpodcasts #culture #capitalism #bevalidated #family #facebookreels #impostrixpodcast #faceforward #positivevibes #podcast
When was the first time you remember feeling like an imposter? How do you integrate your cultural values into your work? We answer these questions and more on this week's episode of Impostrix Podcast. #professionalism #bevalidated #selflove #blackpodcasts #immigrant #colorism #valuesmatter #impostersyndrome #parenting #culture #culturalcare #bipoc #capitalism #impostrixpodcast
Episode 3 is available now! This is a solo "Asked and Answered" session where I answer your questions about imposter syndrome. What is it? How do I know if I am experiencing it? Do folks of color experience it differently? How can I move past imposter syndrome? Listen along for my take! #impostersyndrome #bevalidated #belong #impostrixpodast #Iamnotyelling #professionalism #selfdoubt #selflove #5typesofimpostersyndrome #BIPOC #podcast #blackpodcasts
Impostrix Podcast is live! In this weeks episodes, we are talking about protecting our mental health and how to handle situations that have you feeling like an #imposter. #impostrixpodcast #impostersyndrome #bevalidated #podcast #blackpodcasts #race #entitlement #Checkmate #authentic #bestself
Launching TOMORROW! Tune in for two episodes featuring my sista circle as we discuss imposter experiences, race, how it shows up for as at work and what we do about it! Whitney Knox Lee #bevalidated #impostersyndrome #blackpodcast #worklifebalance #hustle #race #Dei #DEIB #belonging #selfadvocacy #impostrixpodcast #blackpodcasts #diversity #podcast
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