"Can you imagine a world where you could aim so high that justice is like a given?"
Anasa Troutman posed this question during the powerful BlackFemaleProject conversation, Ignite Your Imagination. When you create the space to imagine beyond the day-to-day grind and the need to simply keep up, what possibilities can you dream up for your life? What world do you want for yourself, your family, and your communities?
While it seems like second nature to charge our cell phones, water our plants, and feed our families, we're not always so quick to prioritize taking care of our own basic needs. Self-care is radical. When our minds and bodies in balance and our moods elevated, we can see the beauty of the world and the obstacles before us through the same clear eyes, and act accordingly.
Read MorePerhaps because Black women have historically been denied institutional freedoms enjoyed by other groups of people, we have a deep understanding that, “no one of us can be free until everybody is free,” an idea often attributed to the great Maya Angelou. Elnora Webb elevated this grounding perspective while in conversation with Precious Stroud on Ms. Webb's podcast, Lead Live…
Read MoreIf there's one central belief that sparked the work of BlackFemaleProject, it's the belief that storytelling has the power to heal. Sharing our stories helps us to acknowledge and process our own experiences; be seen and heard by others; and contextualize the barriers and challenges we face as patterns that are not personal to us. Further, we believe that stories can help to shift perspectives and ultimately create social change. After all, the current structures and systems that we live in are the result of stories that have been told since the dawn of the nation. We need to collectively buy into different, more truthful, more representative stories if we are to collectively transform our culture.
Read MoreFor many of us, August brings the reminder that time passes quickly, as summer seems to be coming to a close just as it was getting started. By this point, more of the year is behind us, so to speak, than ahead of us, and we're presented with a natural opportunity to revisit our established intentions and consider how we want to head into the coming year. What progress have you made so far in 2022 that brings you a sense of pride? What are you still hoping to accomplish before 2023 sneaks up on us? What goals did you set that might need to be let go?
Read MoreWe believe that there's a direct link between collective liberation and our ability to experience feelings of personal freedom. Self-reflection, self-discovery, and understanding historical context all help us along in our pursuit of freedom. When we understand what's wounded us, we can begin to heal the wounds. When we understand what brings us joy, we can prioritize welcoming more of those things in our lives.
Read MoreWe believe that there's a direct link between collective liberation and our ability to experience feelings of personal freedom. Self-reflection, self-discovery, and understanding historical context all help us along in our pursuit of freedom. When we understand what's wounded us, we can begin to heal the wounds. When we understand what brings us joy, we can prioritize welcoming more of those things in our lives.
Read MoreWhile some amount of stress at work might be unavoidable, extreme and ongoing stress is unhealthy and a sign that it's time to make some changes. How does stress live in your body? What prompts you to find ways to address your stress? What tools do you need to reduce your stress and increase your well-being?
Read MoreWhatever your current work situation looks like—remote work, in-person, hybrid, between jobs, or in search of your next passion—the importance of balancing professional commitments with personal well being is ever-present.
One often overlooked way to maintain this balance is to stand in our truth. When we show up at work and in the world as our true selves, there's a natural abundance that we embody and emit.
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