"โWhat would our world look like if we knew the stories of organizers that weren't Martin Luther King? Those neighborhood activists and people that were getting the neighborhood associations together?
Those individuals, Claudette Colvin, in the world of the bus boycotts... we lost stories because they weren't polished. So telling stories and history, while we are still living, it means there's so much more of my story that I will live. But I need to tell these stories today."
--Dr. Byron Green-Calish on the importance of sharing our Social Justice Origin Stories
You can hear more from him and other storytellers in "The Justice We Imagine Vol. 4", or in his full episode "Recreating Home: Justice Over Everything" available on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
The dismantling of the Voting Rights Act is a reminder that we have unfinished business. This fight is ours โ and we are going to finish it. Join us. #DayOfAction #VotingRights
The most impactful work happens when there is a foundation of trust. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to hold space for these breakthroughs.
Helping leaders feel seen and validated as they navigate their growth is exactly why I do what I do. It's an honor to be part of this journey.
Most people think of well-being as a luxury, something to get to once the to-do list is empty. In reality, your well-being is the engine that powers everything else.
Prioritizing yourself isn't about "checking out"; it's about checking in so you can show up with more clarity, durability, and focus. Whether it's five minutes of deep breathing or setting a firm boundary on your evening hours, start building a rhythm that lasts.
#Wellbeing
#SelfCare
#Leadership
#Sustainability
#MentalHealth
Stop sacrificing your peace for a "productivity" that wasn't built for you.
True leadership isn't about how much you can endure , it's about how well you protect your energy. In marginalized communities, choosing to rest are the most radical moves you can make.
You aren't a machine; you are a whole human being. It's time to stop pouring from an empty cup and start leading from a place of restoration.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป. ๐ช๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ?
Self-care is a revolutionary act.
Prioritize your mental wellness with culturally affirming tips created for Black women.
Tag someone who needs this support today and start nurturing your well-being.
#blackmentalhealth #selfcare #empowerment #healingforblackwomen #mentalhealthawareness #racialtrauma #community #wellness
๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต = ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐, ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ
You don't need to have everything figured out.
๐๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น is your chance to:
- Start again
- Refocus your goals
- Lead with intention
What's one thing you're resetting this month ?
We had the chance to talk with Senator Bracy Davis about the importance of the Crown Act here in Florida and protecting our children from hair discrimination!
Why do I speak about politics on my platform?
Because it directly shapes how leaders leadโand who gets to lead.
As an executive coach and DEI strategist, I donโt have the luxury of being disconnected from the systems my clients operate in. Politics influences access, opportunity, pressure, and power. If I ignore that, Iโm not doing my job.
And more than awarenessโthereโs responsibility.
I use my voice because staying silent in systems that impact peopleโs ability to exist, lead, and succeed is not neutral. Itโs a choice.
My role isnโt just to build better leaders.
Itโs to help leaders understand the reality theyโre operating inโand challenge them to lead within it with clarity, accountability, and courage.
This is the work.
When you cut a ADAP, you donโt cut a line item you cut black women, latino men, queer Floridians and working people earning too much for Medicaid, but not enough for $5,000 a month medication. The legislature restarts in April. These 32,000 people are still on the table. #ADAP #HIV #healthjustice
: Leadership isn't a title - it's a practice.
The best leaders I know are constant learners. They don't just manage; they cultivate growth, bridge gaps, and empower the people around them.
If you're looking to sharpen your edge this week, try implementing these 5 strategies:
๐ญ. ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ: Give your team ownership of the process, not just the task .
๐ฎ. ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐จ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ : Practice the 3-second pause in meetings.
๐ฏ. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ผ๐ป'๐ ๐๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ฑ: Tackle conflict early by focusing on focusing on solutions over blame.
๐ฐ. ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐: Remember that your team is made of people, not just resources.
๐ฑ. ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฝ๐: Make small, constructive feedback a daily habit.
Small changes in your behavior create massive shifts in team culture.
Which of these are you focusing on this week? Let me know in the comments !
