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Iâm back with part 2 of our discussion about the anatomy of a transition, the important steps so many often overlook and why your Rewrite and NEXT Best Thing are no longer a one-time pursuit but a new way of being.
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The media landscape is collapsing before our eyes. Thousands of journalists have been laid off. In this episode we discuss how to turn the turmoil into opportunities, the mindset shifts needed and how The Rewrite can help!
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From the Community College of Philadelphia to The White House, Deesha Dyerâs journey has been anything but a linear path. Along the way sheâs always leaned into her curiosity and faith that she could make a way. In this episode, Deesha shares insights from her memoir, "Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble," and dives into topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, leaning into joy, and embracing unconventional career paths. For all of the late bloomers or people who donât know where their life is taking them, this conversation is for you!
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/deedyer267/
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Far too often we are living a muted reality, tip toeing around what we think others can handle instead of asserting what we need. In this episode, inclusion strategist and author, Amber Cabral provides practical strategies for having tough conversations at work and home, all with the goal of allowing us to thrive both personally and professionally. Amber literally provides the script on how to set and maintain clear boundaries and provides her unique insight on how to make the most out of changing times, especially with all the craziness the pandemic has thrown our way.
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Website/Books/Coaching: https://www.ambercabral.com/
Guilty Privilege Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@bamcabral -
Sleep deprivation may be the root cause of a lot of your ailments from irritability to chronic diseases, but doctors rarely prescribe rest. Licensed mental health professional, sleep science and corporate wellness coach LaShasta Bell shares key insights on how to not only live longer but how to enjoy the journey.
In this episode you will learn:Health Impact: Learn the correlation between chronic diseases and sleep deprivation along with the long term impact Sleep Hygiene: Learn practical changes you can make to improve your sleepSetting Boundaries: Find out why boundaries are crucial in ensuring better rest.Support Systems: You need accountability partners to enhance your rest and peaceRest vs. Sleep: Thereâs a difference. Explore how do you differentiate and achieve rest, sleep, and peace.Information Overload: Doom scrolling? Unpack how do you handle news and social media to protect your mental health.Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter for lessons from this interview: https://thenextbestthingact.com/
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Learn more about LaShasta:
Website: https://lashastabell.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamlbell/
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Is perfectionism holding you back? Are you trying to be the best parent, partner, friend and worker all at the same time? What if I told you perfection doesnât exist?
LâOreal Thompson Payton, author of âStop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power,â shares how she manages her own perfectionism, the hard truths she had to confront, and how sheâs modeling what sheâs learned for your her daughter.
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Website: https://www.ltinthecity.com
Book âStop Waiting For Perfectâ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720665/stop-waiting-for-perfect-by-loreal-thompson-payton/ -
Have you hit a wall? Did summer burn you out? In this episode weâre unpacking the transformative journey of Daisy Auger-Dominguez, former Chief People Officer at Vice Media, who took a courageous step away from the corporate world to embark on a "radical sabbatical."
In this conversation, Daisy opens up about the immense burnout she faced after steering her team through the pandemic, coupled with a financial crisis at her company that included layoffs. Daisy also talks about why she decided to go public with her resignation and her mission to reclaim her narrative.We'll discuss the powerful moments and unexpected challenges she encountered during her time off, including the healing process of writing her upcoming book, Burnt Out to Lit Up, and the deeply transformative experience at a women's retreat in Costa Rica.
This episode is packed with insights on self-care, the importance of community, and redefining what leadership looks like. Daisyâs story is a testament to the power of taking bold steps for one's mental and emotional well-being. Plus, you'll hear about her strategies for combating burnout and preventing it from happening in the first place.
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Learn more about Daisy:
Website: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/
âBurnt Out to Lit Upâ Book: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/books
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How are youâŠ. really? As summer is coming to a close are you in survival mode and donât even know it? What does wellness even look like?
On this REWIND episode Dr. Thema Bryant, discusses the rewards of authenticity and how certain characteristics that culture celebrates may actually be harmful to our health. Plus, we'll explore how healing can change the game in relationships and what men can do on their journey. Be prepared to challenge traditional beliefs and redefine your path of purpose and abundance.
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Putting your head down, working hard and hoping to be noticed is not a recipie for success. It's a way to be overlooked. So get comfortable with pitching! If the idea still leaves a pit in your stomach, this is the conversation for you!
In this REWIND episode âKiller pitchmaster,â author, and entrepreneur Precious Williams breaks down the art of the perfect pitch, from teaching us how to pitch for profit and visibility.
But don't let Precious' success fool you. She's faced homelessness and personal struggles, yet she used these challenges as stepping stones, pitching her way to television appearances and global speaking engagements. Precious is joining us today to share her tips about the power of the pitch and how you wield it to navigate through your own challenges. If Precious can do it, you can too. This episode shows you how.
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Website: https://perfectpitchgroup.com/
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Headlines about layoffs are plaguing the news industry as it fails to come up with a viable business model to address declining viewership, trust and advertising revenue. Simply put it's time for anyone in the industry to plan their NEXT. That's why it was time to REWIND this episode with Renee Washington.
With more than two decades in TV news, Renee switched gears big time. Imagine managing 150 people, handling the crazy news cycle, then throwing in a pandemic, budget cuts, and a mountain of stress. Renee was in the thick of it when she decided to rethink success on her own terms. In this episode we're going on the wild ride that led her from being the boss of a bustling newsroom to her launching her own business, Resilience Wins Coaching. Renee is an example of how to move from feeling trapped to feeling in charge, and she has the blueprint you can use on how to flip our own script.Curious about what coaching can do for you? Stuck in a rut at work? This episode will get you unstuck and increase your confidence as you navigate those career and life challenges.
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Resilience Wins Coaching: https://resiliencewinscoaching.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneewashington-resiliencewins/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamcoachrenee/ -
Whatâs your earliest money memory? In this REWIND episode we're peeling back the layers on whatâs getting in the way of financial freedom and how the messages received in our childhood plays a major role in how we manage our finances as adults. From outlining the impact of a scarcity versus an abundance mindset to loud budgeting, in this episode financial therapist Aja Evans uncovers strategies to reshaping the way we think about money with the goal of finding balance between financial health and mental well-being.
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Stay In Touch with Aja and don't forget to pre-order her new book "Feel Good Finance"
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajaetherapy/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajaetherapy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaevans/
Aja Evans Counseling: https://ajaevanscounseling.com/ -
Everyone has a stage, but are you owning it? K.J. Rose is the go to performance director for some of your favorite artists including Lil Nas X, Saweetie, The Lumineers and Erica Campbell. In this episode sheâs breaking down how to deliver the performance of your life! A performance thatâs authentic, full of confidence and as K.J. says, leaves no crumbs. Get ready to be introduced to The Rose Effect.
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Website: https://www.kjrose.com/
Power Chants: https://open.spotify.com/album/2KjpxfRZLfJIOLztEUrzSc
Book: âThe Rose Effect: Eight Steps To Delivering The Performance Of Your Life: https://a.co/d/116ZsFs -
Whatâs NEXT for this country? Does it include electing the first woman to become President of The United State? After President Biden suddenly ending his campaign the Democratic apparatus has thrown all of its support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. But with less than 100 days until the election, the work is far from over. In this episode we discuss whatâs at stake, and the work you can do TODAY to build community, save democracy and help make history.
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Project 2025: https://www.heritage.org/conservatism/commentary/project-2025
The 19th Explains What you need to know about Project 2025: https://19thnews.org/2024/07/project-2025-women-education-lgbtq-workforce/ -
Whatâs getting in the way of getting closer to your dreams? Are you waiting for more favorable conditions? For someone else to tell you itâs okay? In this episode Aundrea shares how a season of desperation taught her the skills that opened her up to new opportunities and forced her to ditch her timelines. If youâre struggling with how to get started, this episode is for you!
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In this solo episode Aundrea discusses what she wishes she knew before launching into her NEXT. Itâs insight she hopes can help get you unstuck and keep you from making the same mistakes she did!
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On July 8, 2022 Aundrea walked away from her local news career and started an experiment. After living a life by other peopleâs rules and checking the boxes, she decided to try living life on her own terms for two years. She couldnât give up no matter how hard it got. Now two years later, in a letter to the 2022 version of herself, Aundrea explains what sheâs learned, but more importantly what sheâs letting go of.
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Do emails from colleagues or your boss put you in a bad mood? Are you having a hard time shutting off work at the end of the day? Are you ever criticized for being too sensitive? In this episode executive coach and author Melody Wilding explains how to turn that negative feedback into your superpower and navigate corporate environments strategically with your spirit intact!
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Website: https://melodywilding.com/
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Are you ready to meet your BIG moment? If the opportunity showed up today could you take all of the attention and pressure that comes with it?
Nurse Sandra Lindsay was managing an ICU at a NY hospital when she made history as the first person in the United States to receive the covid vaccine. Thrust in front of the entire world, Sandraâs life changed overnight. But she was ready for the opportunity she never even asked for. In this conversation Sandra shares how sheâs remained grounded despite the onslaught of media attention, what prepared her to meet this moment and how she now uses her platform to give others a voice.
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Keep in Touch With Sandra:
Website: https://www.sandralindsay.com/
New Book âFirst In Lineâ https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/First-in-Line/Sandra-Lindsay/9798888452769
IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealsandralindsay/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-lindsay-dhsc-ms-mba-rn-ccrn-k-ne-bc-39bb4b38/ -
What are the pillars you live by and how do they align with your actions? Is your ambition running you or are you managing it to live a life of impact?
Weâre answering those questions and so much more. Our guest this week is three-time founder, sought-after speaker and C-suite/board advisor Kendra Bracken-Ferguson. Her ecosystem of leadership is rooted in her global conglomerate BrainTrust including a global brand consultancy and BrainTrust Founders Studio, the largest membership-based platform for Black beauty and wellness founders. She hosts the Business of the Beat podcast, offering insights and behind-the-scenes stories from BIPOC senior executives and operators as they navigate the journey of building and scaling their companies. Among her firsts, Kendra has the distinction of being one of the first 100 Black women to have raised more than $1MM in investment for her debut company, Digital Brand Architects. Kendraâs first book, The Beauty of Success: Start, Grow, and Accelerate Your Brand was released February 13, 2024 and named the #1 New Release in Business Entrepreneurship on Amazon.
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Website: https://kendrabracken-ferguson.com/
Braintrust Agency: https://www.thebraintrust.com/home
The Business of the Beat Podcast: https://kendrabracken-ferguson.com/podcasts
âThe Beauty of Success: Start Grow and Accelerate Your Brandâ https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Success-Start-Accelerate-Brand/dp/1394162944
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendrabrackenferguson/ -
How do you access your joy, even in dark times? Thatâs the central question in this weekâs episode. Our guest this week is storyteller, educator, curator of joy and healing Tracey Michaeâl Lewis-Giggetts. Tracey shares some of her joy journey through personal tragedy that required her to understand the profound impact of simple pleasures. She also gives us a sneak peak into her new bookâ The Black Joy Playbook.â This episode is an exploration of joy as resistance, how to nurture emotional well-being, and the shared responsibility to progress for future generations.
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Website: https://www.traceymlewis.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tmlgwriter/ - Show more
