Soul Infused Rest. Culturally Centered. Healing the historical relationship of rest for Black women.

The title says it all. 

So, I've been doing this work for some time now... both professionally and in my business. And this is what I know to be true. Listen in.

Origins of work are much more fulfilling as I began researching BHM before contact with Atlantic Slave Trade. Learning how our professions were assigned and how societies were built gives greater understanding to why you may want to quit your job now. Nonetheless, here's a checklist to consider before you do. Be easy on yourself and make the right decision that fits you.

Is the notion of "Black Excellence" toxic? Is it keeping alot of us and our kids tired looking to achieve things that aren't ours to achieve? Rest and slowing down are the best ways to get clarity and clarity allows us to dig deep in our purpose. Being diagnosed with high functioning anxiety made me question this very thing... listen in and let me know what you think.

Happy Black History month! I've learned that all relationships including the one we have with employment can abide by the same principles to be successful and healthy. It's just if we choose to listen to them...

We think it's the things we do daily that keep up bound up + busy. But once, you realize your gifts and align with purpose you end up doing more and BEING less exhausted. Listen in.

Here's the prescription...the formula, if you will. Understanding these steps will help you be more in tune in how to find rest in those needed areas because we do fall short. It's okay. Just dust off and heal yo' self again. 

Sleep isn't enough. Rest comes from a spiritual place after all parts of your body have been taken care of...listen in and learn more.

Even though there are 8 stages ways to heal yourSelf as a working Black Mother... it's important we recognize the 8 ways that keep us burned out, busted & disgusted while building our careers and trying to do it all. Listen in, let me know what you think.

When you are able to define what something ISN'T... you can readily identify what it is. Doing the work to understand that and having balance is exactly what cranes in the sky has become in understanding what mental exhaustion and rest  is for us.

Am I crazy? Or do we all just use that question as a filler for deeper things going on in our brains. Well, one thing is fo sho... understanding how the brain works as an organ, a muscle, and the central point of rest and storing trauma helps. Let's figure it out together because I can't be the only crazy one up in here, right?

I used my organization's EAP to get additional counseling and coaching for mental wellness and clarity. The resource allowed me the time and space to ask myself the right questions regarding my professional journey. It has me questioning my entire career path and aspirations... but in a good way. Using my Employer's EAP (at that time) allowed me start my pivot to peace.

"Work" History for Black people in the US, specifically in this instance Black women, is an ugly one. There are still things that are inequitable and blatantly unfair. However, knowing the past is necessary to make the next steps of our progress possible. There are 4 steps I personally align with to make my relationship employment one of purpose.

There are tools we can use as 9-5ers to help support our mental health as we move through different stages of life. FMLA isn't just for having a baby or worker's comp- listen to hear more and start the conversation.

I want you to know what to expect from this space on the innanet! It's noisy everywhere... but if you're looking for a place to get information on resources regarding FMLA for mental health leaves, therapeutic resources, nurturing career advice, and practical motherhood stuff- this is it! Episode 1 is really explaining the who, what, when and why you should trust this podcast to deliver!