This week , we talk to Salt, an inspirational lady who believes everyone on earth has a God given purpose

Salt Essien Nelson is the CEO of Sholly’s Smile Factory and considers herself to be God’s Errand Girl. She hosts the podcast Salt Talks on Anchor and hosts events called ‘Sholly Rising’ which seek to provide a safe space for people to find purpose from their hurt and pain. She does life with her Mighty Good man Henry and their three adult children.

In Part One of this week's episode Salt talks to us about how she takes care of herself and her mothering journey which began with her baby sister Sholly.

In Part Two, Salt talks to us about her experiences with grief after the unexpected loss of her Sholly and what it took to thrive at work alongside her family life.

What to listen out for in Part One:

1:17 “Self-Care"

5:20 “The mothering Journey"

11:32 “The Start of Grief"

What to listen out for in Part Two:

10:27 “Three practical things to help you cope with grief“

18:08 “What to consider when getting into an intercultural marriage“

22:57 “Tips to deal with emotional expression at work and home“

Quotes:

“Life is too short, I take care of myself by not sweating things that I have no control over"

"If I don't choose myself nobody will choose me.Self Care is not selfishness.I have to take care of me"

Key Takeaways:

As a mom remember to take care of yourself and pray for yourself. You cannot pour out on an empty vessel.
Processing grief is a marathon event not a sprint...take your time and lean on your community for support.

For more details on the The Shola Adefolalu Gaska Foundation and Salt’s work follow the links below:

The Sholly Smile Factory

True Confessions: A collection of Salt fables, essays, conversations with God and daily confession

Salt Essien-Nelson Instagram

Salt Talks Podcast

“Oluwashola : The Story of Us ( Did I Ever Tell You)”- A Book by Salt Essien- Nelson

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