For members of historically marginalized communities, there often is an incredible amount of pressure on those who are identified as possessing a lot of potential. They've done all of the right things, worked hard in school, earned multiple degrees and fulfilled a dream by securing a prestigious job perhaps as a doctor, lawyer or engineer. Yet, whose dream are they fulfilling? Knowing that so few of their peers would have an opportunity like this, do they stay in that job because of the sense of guilt they feel? In this episode, I had a riveting conversation with LaNora Williams-Clark, a creative entrepreneur who became a lawyer because a teacher planted the seed during her youth. While thriving at her law firm, she wasn't happy and it literally took a cataclysmic event to convince her to walk away and seek clarity about her true passion which led her to unlocking her inner muse. &nbsp; Under the guidance of her late mentor and Constitutional Law professor, “The Father of Critical Race Theory” Derrick Bell, LaNora left the practice of law to start Muse Creative Arts Agency LLC where she supports the efforts of various writers and creators using film and theatre to tell important stories. She also has her own production company, MCa2 Productions, where she published her first book “Becoming The Muse” and is currently working on a children’s book series for adults based on the animated character “Lioness Muse.” &nbsp; &nbsp; I invite you to join our conversation as LaNora and I discuss: &nbsp;  Significant moments Serena and Venus Williams 9/11 Being brave Entrepreneurs South Central LA Planting the seed Connections Black male teachers Being bussed Being seen Guilt Derrick Bell The Muse Polymath  &nbsp; &nbsp; Honorable Mentions        &nbsp; &nbsp; Excited to hear more of what LaNora Williams-Clark has to say? Join her in these spaces: Twitter:  Instagram:  Medium:  &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 &nbsp; This podcast is hosted by Angela Taylor. Angela Taylor is&nbsp;an equity & inclusion&nbsp;strategist, executive coach, motivational speaker, podcaster, TV Analyst and entrepreneur!&nbsp;She is the co-founder of , Principal of &nbsp;and Owner & Chief Indulge Officer of  which is a culinary and cultural experience brand that is the #1 Rated Food Tour in Boise. &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓&nbsp; Ready to learn more about Angela? Join and follow her in these following spaces: &nbsp;      &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 Have you gained inspiration from these powerful beings sharing how they used their keys to unlock their desires?&nbsp; Angela invites you to leave a review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to hear she/he/they is/are not the only one trying to break down these barriers. &nbsp; This is a  and  production &nbsp; Have a topic you’d like us to unlock, a guest recommendation,&nbsp;or just want to say hey? Drop us a line at . &nbsp; Starting your own podcast? Receive up to two months free on Libsyn by using our exclusive Unlocking the Club signup link:

Unlocking Your Inner Muse with LaNora Williams-Clark

In  I got to honor my mother in a conversation with Marisa Renee Lee about grief in loss. It's only fitting with National Play with Dad Day here that I share some thoughts about my amazing father with you as well. I don't speak about my father often on this podcast but he has definitely shaped me into the woman I am today. Recently, I was asked "What is the value of a father"? THAT is a powerful question. Children's relationships with their fathers are just as important as relationships with their mother. In this episode, I am speaking with Edward Kim. Edward has a passion to make the experience of work enjoyable! He is a leadership coach, team builder, business owner but his favorite moniker is "dad" to his son, Ernie. But his transition into fatherhood has not been an easy one. As anyone who has been around newborns knows, some days can be amazing. Then, there are those other days that no one speaks about. Well, Edward is speaking about both types of days! I invite you to join our conversation as we discuss:   Burnout   Soft Skills   Being in wellness   First time parents   Game of Thrones   Dueling Thoughts   Permission to Feel   SAHD   Insecurities   Asking for help   Support   #GirlDad   Honorable Mentions        Excited to hear more of what Edward Kim has to say? Find him in these spaces: Linkedin:  Twitter:  Website:  🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 This award-nominated podcast is hosted by Angela Taylor. Angela Taylor is&nbsp;an equity & inclusion&nbsp;strategist, executive coach, motivational speaker, podcaster, TV Analyst and entrepreneur!&nbsp;She is the co-founder of , Principal of &nbsp;and Owner & Chief Indulge Officer of  which is a culinary and cultural experience brand that is the #1 Rated Food Tour in Boise. 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓&nbsp; Ready to learn more about Angela? Join and follow her in these following spaces:      🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 Have you gained inspiration from these powerful beings sharing how they used their keys to unlock their desires?&nbsp; Angela invites you to leave a review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to hear she/he/they is/are not the only one trying to break down these barriers. The conversation doesn't have to end with this episode. Join the Unlocking the Club community over on our private Facebook page: The Codebreakers Lounge () and be part of the conversation!&nbsp; This is a  and  production Have a topic you’d like us to unlock, a guest recommendation,&nbsp;or just want to say hey? Drop us a line at . Starting your own podcast? Receive up to two months free on Libsyn by using our exclusive Unlocking the Club signup link:

Unlocking Parenthood with Edward Kim

We are officially in the throws of the holiday season. Although it is customary to give tangible gifts, some of the greatest gifts do not have a price tag. The gift of time. The gift of understanding. The gift of reaching out to someone and mirroring to them how they shine. I received the latter from my dear friend, Cherie Buckner-Webb, recently in a phone call. In this episode, Nicole Ellis shares the gift of experiences and health. Nicole is a vegan food travel vlogger and consultant! As a travel vlogger, one of her goals is to cross all 50 states off of her "been to" list. With only one state to go (Alaska), she will be accomplishing that goal soon enough. However, Nicole had an even loftier goal. To give herself the gift of health. She has done that and in return, has gifted others by teaching them how to be healthier as well without sacrificing flavor. I invite you to join our conversation as we discuss:   Vegan Gallbladder Anti inflammatory diet Followers Problems with dairy Travel blog Niche Failure Healthy and delicious recipes  Exercise  Honorable Mentions:    by Michelle Obama .    !  Excited to hear more of what Nicole Ellis has to say? Find her in these spaces: Instagram:  Facebook:  Pinterest:  YouTube:  Website:  🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 This award-nominated podcast is hosted by Angela Taylor. Angela Taylor is&nbsp;an equity & inclusion&nbsp;strategist, executive coach, motivational speaker, podcaster, TV Analyst and entrepreneur!&nbsp;She is the co-founder of , Principal of &nbsp;and Owner & Chief Indulge Officer of  which is a culinary and cultural experience brand that is the #1 Rated Food Tour in Boise. 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓&nbsp; Ready to learn more about Angela? Join and follow her in these following spaces:      🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 Have you gained inspiration from these powerful beings sharing how they used their keys to unlock their desires?&nbsp; Angela invites you to leave a review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to hear she/he/they is/are not the only one trying to break down these barriers. The conversation doesn't have to end with this episode. Join the Unlocking the Club community over on our private Facebook page: The Codebreakers Lounge () and be part of the conversation!&nbsp; This is a  and  production Have a topic you’d like us to unlock, a guest recommendation,&nbsp;or just want to say hey? Drop us a line at . Starting your own podcast? Receive up to two months free on Libsyn by using our exclusive Unlocking the Club signup link:

Unlocking Your Soul's Purpose with Nicole Ellis

We are coming right off of the tail end of Thanksgiving. When you saw all those fixings, how did you make your plate? Did you pile everything on? Did you get those plates that have separate compartments? Did you eat all the proteins at one time and then go back for some veggies and then some carbs. How you ate your Thanksgiving meal is probably how you are going to approach what to do when a plethora of inspiration, ideas and creativity hits you. Are you going to mix it all together and nosh or are you going to be more strategic and have a plan of action? In this episode, there is nobody better to dive into this discussion than Melissa Haughton! Melissa (she/her) is a writer, marketer and digital storyteller of Jamaican descent based in Toronto. Her work often explores ideas of family, culture and community through the lens of Blackness. In 2020, Melissa created and produced So What Are You? a six-part podcast series exploring diasporic and familial relationships to cultural identity. In 2021, she co-produced Bad Internet, a two-part audio documentary on Internet (dis)connectivity in Canada. She is currently the Marketing Manager at edit audio, where she oversees strategy for partnerships and promotion of branded client podcasts and in-house original series, including the Ambie-nominated series Date With Daddy, and Ozarks True Crime, which has surpassed 1.5 million downloads worldwide. I invite you to join our conversation as we discuss:   Ideas   Scarcity Mindset   Side Hustles   Productivity   9-5 Mentality   Awareness   Podcasting   Inspiration   Discoverability   Processes and Systems   Understanding Ease   "Proving" Your Value   Tupac Shakur   Honorable Mentions    Production  Production     Excited to hear more of what Melissa Haughton has to say? Find her in these spaces: Website:  Twitter: Linkedin: 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 This award-nominated podcast is hosted by Angela Taylor. Angela Taylor is&nbsp;an equity & inclusion&nbsp;strategist, executive coach, motivational speaker, podcaster, TV Analyst and entrepreneur!&nbsp;She is the co-founder of , Principal of &nbsp;and Owner & Chief Indulge Officer of  which is a culinary and cultural experience brand that is the #1 Rated Food Tour in Boise. 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓&nbsp; Ready to learn more about Angela? Join and follow her in these following spaces:      🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 Have you gained inspiration from these powerful beings sharing how they used their keys to unlock their desires?&nbsp; Angela invites you to leave a review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to hear she/he/they is/are not the only one trying to break down these barriers. The conversation doesn't have to end with this episode. Join the Unlocking the Club community over on our private Facebook page: The Codebreakers Lounge () and be part of the conversation!&nbsp; This is a  and  production Have a topic you’d like us to unlock, a guest recommendation,&nbsp;or just want to say hey? Drop us a line at . Starting your own podcast? Receive up to two months free on Libsyn by using our exclusive Unlocking the Club signup link:

Unlocking Ease in Creative Productivity with Melissa Haughton

Black people are lazy. Black people don't have anything to bring to the table. Black people don't have great ideas. These clichés are what keep systematic racism in power. If we are unable to show our greatness because no one is listening, how do we prove these stereotypes wrong? This type of thinking does not just happen in the workforce. It begins at a very young age in our education system. , "a typical U.S. student spends 8,884 hours over nine years to complete primary and lower secondary education." With that amount of time, teachers have the ability to either breath life into a child or deflate them like a balloon. If a child is the "only one" in the classroom that looks different than the others, what's the likelihood they are going to receive positive affirmations or any affirmations at all? In this episode, I am speaking with Nikole Collins Puri. Nikole is a social justice visionary, strategist, advocate and mentor who has committed her life to unleashing the potential of untapped communities. She’s the CEO of , a nonprofit organization that excites, educates and equips girls from low-income communities through STEM, empowering them to pursue STEM careers and achieve economic mobility and financial security as adults. I invite you to join our conversation as we discuss:   Balance   Perfection   Receiving Grace   Being the Only   AT&amp;T   Systemic Racism   Influence   Authentic Voice      Available Energy   Transforming Leadership   Honorable Mentions         Excited to hear more of what Nikole Collins Puri has to say? Find her in these spaces: Website:  LinkedIn:  Instagram:  Twitter:  🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 This award-nominated podcast is hosted by Angela Taylor. Angela Taylor is&nbsp;an equity &amp; inclusion&nbsp;strategist, executive coach, motivational speaker, podcaster, TV Analyst and entrepreneur!&nbsp;She is the co-founder of , Principal of &nbsp;and Owner &amp; Chief Indulge Officer of  which is a culinary and cultural experience brand that is the #1 Rated Food Tour in Boise. 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓&nbsp; Ready to learn more about Angela? Join and follow her in these following spaces:      🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 Have you gained inspiration from these powerful beings sharing how they used their keys to unlock their desires?&nbsp; Angela invites you to leave a review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to hear she/he/they is/are not the only one trying to break down these barriers. The conversation doesn't have to end with this episode. Join the Unlocking the Club community over on our private Facebook page: The Codebreakers Lounge () and be part of the conversation!&nbsp; This is a  and  production Have a topic you’d like us to unlock, a guest recommendation,&nbsp;or just want to say hey? Drop us a line at . Starting your own podcast? Receive up to two months free on Libsyn by using our exclusive Unlocking the Club signup link:

Unlocking Being "The Only" with Nikole Collins Puri

If you are trying to live a life that you envisioned, there is a cheat code for that. If you are trying to be a great leader, there is a cheat code for that. If you are trying to make people feel seen and heard, there is a cheat code for that as well. Luckily, the cheat code is the same for all three and I am going to share it with you. The cheat code is: self-awareness. When you are self -aware, how you receive information hits differently. In this episode, I am speaking with Solita C. Roberts. Solita's mission is to help you powerfully show up as the confident leader you are...through your style! Her company, , focus is to give you the confidence and wardrobe to embrace all that makes you, you! In order to do that, you need to be self-aware! I invite you to join our conversation as we discuss:   Take a moment   Power of the Pause   Being an Immigrant   Inspiration   Loving Myself   Finding Community      Expression of self   Networking   Signature Piece   Representation in Fashion      Honorable Mentions               Excited to hear more of what Solita C. Roberts has to say? Find her in these spaces: Website:  Instagram: LinkedIn:  🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 This award-nominated podcast is hosted by Angela Taylor. Angela Taylor is&nbsp;an equity &amp; inclusion&nbsp;strategist, executive coach, motivational speaker, podcaster, TV Analyst and entrepreneur!&nbsp;She is the co-founder of , Principal of &nbsp;and Owner &amp; Chief Indulge Officer of  which is a culinary and cultural experience brand that is the #1 Rated Food Tour in Boise. 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓&nbsp; Ready to learn more about Angela? Join and follow her in these following spaces:      🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 Have you gained inspiration from these powerful beings sharing how they used their keys to unlock their desires?&nbsp; Angela invites you to leave a review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to hear she/he/they is/are not the only one trying to break down these barriers. The conversation doesn't have to end with this episode. Join the Unlocking the Club community over on our private Facebook page: The Codebreakers Lounge () and be part of the conversation!&nbsp; This is a  and  production Have a topic you’d like us to unlock, a guest recommendation,&nbsp;or just want to say hey? Drop us a line at . Starting your own podcast? Receive up to two months free on Libsyn by using our exclusive Unlocking the Club signup link:

Unlocking Empowerment Through Style with Solita C. Roberts

I have become increasingly aware of the fact that our future is deeply influenced by the lived experiences of our ancestors. Every triumph, every struggle, every obstacle they overcame has shaped who we are today. Their courage, resilience, and determination have been passed down through generations, and it is up to us to continue their legacy. By honoring our ancestors and learning from their experiences, we can create a brighter future for ourselves and for generations to come. &nbsp; In this episode, my guest Dr. Artika Tyner (a passionate educator and author) Founder of the  discusses how her connection to her foremothers serves as a reminder of the power of reclaiming our roots and our purpose. She outlines how our roots are our foundation and can provide us with the courage to pursue our dreams and goals. Ways in which we should be inspired by our ancestors, who fought for us to be where we are today. And, how we can use their stories and experiences to inform our own journey. &nbsp; I invite you to join our conversation as we discuss:  Being judged Rhianna Where we are from Minnesota's Rondo Community Microaggressions and reclamation Versatility in challenging situations Advice from  Higher Education Mentorship and career journeys Purpose and heritage Ghana  Honorable Mention: The Inclusive Leader Racialized Trauma Toni Morrison 100 Black Author Challenge &nbsp; Excited to hear more of what Dr. Tyner has to say? Find her in these spaces: &nbsp; Website:  Instagram:  LinkedIn:  &nbsp; &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 &nbsp; This award-nominated podcast is hosted by Angela Taylor. Angela Taylor is&nbsp;an equity & inclusion&nbsp;strategist, executive coach, motivational speaker, podcaster, TV Analyst and entrepreneur!&nbsp;She is the co-founder of , Principal of &nbsp;Coaching and Owner & Chief Indulge Officer of , which is a culinary and cultural experience brand that is the #1 Rated Food Tour in Boise. Angela also connects her passion for sports and storytelling as a Studio Analyst & Game Analyst for Women's Basketball with the Pac-12 Network. &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓&nbsp; Ready to learn more about Angela? Join and follow her in these following spaces: &nbsp;      &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 Have you gained inspiration from these powerful beings sharing how they used their keys to unlock their desires?&nbsp; Angela invites you to leave a review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to hear she/he/they is/are not the only one trying to break down these barriers. The conversation doesn't have to end with this episode. Join the Unlocking the Club community over on our private Facebook page: The Codebreakers Lounge () and be part of the conversation!&nbsp; This is a NetWorks Sports and Tindall Avenue Coaching production. &nbsp; Have a topic you’d like us to unlock, a guest recommendation,&nbsp;or just want to say hey? Drop us a line at . &nbsp; Starting your own podcast? Receive up to two months free on Libsyn by using our exclusive Unlocking the Club signup link:

Unlocking Our Ancestral Destiny with Dr. Artika Tyner

So often we find ourselves having to code switch or compartmentalize our lives for various reasons. For me, because I navigate so many spaces daily (entrepreneur, executive coach, sister, mentor, Black woman in Idaho, woman in Corporate America, etc.), I have become really effective at code switching. But, it is exhausting having to do so. I recently read the novel Trust (written by Hernan Diaz) and one of the characters in the book states that "in order to maintain your privacy, you must have a public façade" and that really resonated with me. &nbsp; That statement prompted questions such as, "Am I showing up authentically?" and "Do I know who I am and am I showing up that way consistently? What impact does that have on my well-being?" So there was no one better to discuss the toll and the benefit of playing various roles than someone who does it for a living. &nbsp; In this episode, my guest, Actress Iantha Richardson, and I discuss her experience as an actress in the industry (including roles on Will Trent, American Soul, and Good Trouble), how she found her purpose, the mission that acting and dance allow her to fulfill, how she honored her mother and found joy by fulfilling a commitment, and how art emulates life. &nbsp; I invite you to join our conversation as we discuss:  Privacy versus Public Façade Art saves lives Being a diligent caretaker of self  Directorial debut with film   Alignment and Effort Black Tax Being Non-monolithic Importance of nuance in storytelling IRS Multi-lingual Services Connection between mothers and daughters Don Cornelius and  Isolation and the importance of being connected  Honorable Mention: Teyana Taylor The Shop by Uninterrupted Mental Health Three Billboards Moonlight Streaming Platforms &nbsp; Excited to hear more of what Iantha Richardson has to say? Find her in these spaces: &nbsp; Website:  Instagram:  LinkedIn:  &nbsp; &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 &nbsp; This award-nominated podcast is hosted by Angela Taylor. Angela Taylor is&nbsp;an equity & inclusion&nbsp;strategist, executive coach, motivational speaker, podcaster, TV Analyst and entrepreneur!&nbsp;She is the co-founder of , Principal of &nbsp;Coaching and Owner & Chief Indulge Officer of , which is a culinary and cultural experience brand that is the #1 Rated Food Tour in Boise. Angela also connects her passion for sports and storytelling as a Studio Analyst & Game Analyst for Women's Basketball with the Pac-12 Network. &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓&nbsp; Ready to learn more about Angela? Join and follow her in these following spaces: &nbsp;      &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 Have you gained inspiration from these powerful beings sharing how they used their keys to unlock their desires?&nbsp; Angela invites you to leave a review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to hear she/he/they is/are not the only one trying to break down these barriers. The conversation doesn't have to end with this episode. Join the Unlocking the Club community over on our private Facebook page: The Codebreakers Lounge () and be part of the conversation!&nbsp; This is a NetWorks Sports and Tindall Avenue Coaching production. &nbsp; Have a topic you’d like us to unlock, a guest recommendation,&nbsp;or just want to say hey? Drop us a line at . &nbsp; Starting your own podcast? Receive up to two months free on Libsyn by using our exclusive Unlocking the Club signup link:

Unlocking Our Joyful Purpose with Iantha Richardson

As I reflect on the precious time spent with my own mother and witness the incredible strength and resilience of friends and family members who are mothers, my admiration and respect for them has grown immensely over the years. And, it is increasingly evident that moms in my network spent more time focused on the well-being of everyone else besides themselves. Their children, spouses or partners, parents, and the list goes on & on. &nbsp; What I now realize is that behind the veil of motherhood, there are often untold stories of the immense challenges and sacrifices that moms face, from the profound emotional rollercoaster to the struggles with guilt, self-doubt, and the pressure to be perfect, all of which remain unspoken to the outside world. One of the subjects really discussed (at least in my circle) is postpartum depression. &nbsp; But let's be real, postpartum depression is crucial to discuss because it sheds light on a common but often overlooked mental health issue that affects many new mothers. In fact, conversations such as these are essential because they validate the experiences of countless mothers who may be silently suffering and experiencing shame or guilt for experiencing depression during what is commonly perceived as a joyous time in their lives. &nbsp; In this episode, Dr. LaToya Wiggins and I discuss the importance of normalizing mental health therapy and self-care for women (generally) and mothers (specifically). Dr. Wiggins shares her personal journey with mental health and how nourishing herself physically, mentally, and spiritually helped her overcome it. We also talk about the need for finding a safe space and tribe of people who uplift and empower each other. Tune in for an insightful conversation on mental health and self-care for black women. &nbsp; I invite you to join our conversation as we discuss:  Gratitude for mothers Prioritizing Self-Care Embracing the messiness Honest and authentic Seeking harmony A nourished mind, body, and soul Start small for big results Normalizing therapy and self-care Finding your tribe Thriving  Honorable Mention: Faith and Family She Is a Nourished Mom Developing healthy habits Finding peace and joy &nbsp; Excited to hear more of what Dr. LaToya Wiggins has to say? Find her in these spaces: &nbsp; Website:  Instagram:  LinkedIn:  &nbsp; &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 &nbsp; This award-nominated podcast is hosted by Angela Taylor. Angela Taylor is&nbsp;an equity & inclusion&nbsp;strategist, executive coach, motivational speaker, podcaster, TV Analyst and entrepreneur!&nbsp;She is the co-founder of , Principal of &nbsp;Coaching and Owner & Chief Indulge Officer of , which is a culinary and cultural experience brand that is the #1 Rated Food Tour in Boise. Angela also connects her passion for sports and storytelling as a Studio Analyst & Game Analyst for Women's Basketball with the Pac-12 Network. &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓&nbsp; Ready to learn more about Angela? Join and follow her in these following spaces: &nbsp;      &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 Have you gained inspiration from these powerful beings sharing how they used their keys to unlock their desires?&nbsp; Angela invites you to leave a review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to hear she/he/they is/are not the only one trying to break down these barriers. The conversation doesn't have to end with this episode. Join the Unlocking the Club community over on our private Facebook page: The Codebreakers Lounge () and be part of the conversation!&nbsp; This is a NetWorks Sports and Tindall Avenue Coaching production. &nbsp; Have a topic you’d like us to unlock, a guest recommendation,&nbsp;or just want to say hey? Drop us a line at . &nbsp; Starting your own podcast? Receive up to two months free on Libsyn by using our exclusive Unlocking the Club signup link:

Unlocking Peace, Joy and Harmony in Motherhood with Dr. LaToya Wiggins

Unlocking The Beauty and Power of Black Hair with Cherie Gatson

People would be amazed at how often, early in my life, I felt invisible. Sure, I was sitting in the front row in class and raising my hand to answer questions and was a really good student. I was sitting in the 2nd chair in the clarinet section in the band. I was the best player on the basketball team. And yet, deep down I was aware that my friends and classmates truly didn’t see me. &nbsp; I don’t recall any specific conversations where my parents told me how I had to show up, but I intrinsically knew that I didn’t want to do anything that would draw too much attention. I wanted to fit in. I did not want to be “othered”. &nbsp; I got so good at it that I didn’t truly realize how adept I had become at compartmentalizing my life. Code-switching. Moving and speaking in a certain way “in public” and exhaling when I was with family and friends who “got me”. &nbsp; But over the last several years, I have intentionally focused on finding the spaces in which I could be myself. There’s an ease to it. There is comfort. There is understanding. There is…joy. &nbsp; In this special episode of Unlocking the Club, I revisit conversations we’ve had on the show with previous guests where they have shared those spaces and places they go to to connect with themselves. To be at ease. They reveal the people they surround themselves with in an effort to show up fully. We talk about how to find and how to create the psychological safety that will allow us to be our full selves. We unlock the spaces, sanctuaries and clubs when you can be unapologetically you! &nbsp; I invite you to join the conversation as I discuss:   Importance of psychological safety   Creating safe spaces is essential   The Four Stages of Psychological Safety by Timothy Clark   Prioritize safe spaces   Finding community   Showing up with authenticity   Healing powers of nature   Empowerment   Finding our sanctuaries   Prioritize self-care for psychological safety.   Honorable Mention: Therapy for Black Girls Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks The Nap Ministry &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 &nbsp; This award-nominated podcast is hosted by Angela Taylor. Angela Taylor is an equity & inclusion strategist, executive coach, motivational speaker, podcaster, TV Analyst and entrepreneur! She is the co-founder of , Principal of  Coaching and Owner & Chief Indulge Officer of , which is a culinary and cultural experience brand that is the #1 Rated Food Tour in Boise. Angela also connects her passion for sports and storytelling as a Studio Analyst & Game Analyst for Women's Basketball with the Pac-12 Network. &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓&nbsp; Ready to learn more about Angela? Join and follow her in these following spaces: &nbsp;      &nbsp; 🔐🔑🗝️♣️🔒🔓 Have you gained inspiration from these powerful beings sharing how they used their keys to unlock their desires?&nbsp; Angela invites you to leave a review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to hear she/he/they is/are not the only one trying to break down these barriers. &nbsp; The conversation doesn't have to end with this episode. Join the Unlocking the Club community over on our private Facebook page: The Codebreakers Lounge () and be part of the conversation!&nbsp; &nbsp; This is a NetWorks Sports and Tindall Avenue Coaching production. &nbsp; Have a topic you’d like us to unlock, a guest recommendation, or just want to say hey? Drop us a line at info@unlockingtheclub.com. &nbsp; Starting your own podcast? Receive up to two months free on Libsyn by using our exclusive Unlocking the Club signup link:

Unlocking the Places Where It Is Safe to be Ourselves

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