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026 Navigating Sensitive Topics: Tips for Mindful Communication feat Turquoise Peart

In this episode of Grace for the Growth, Courtney hosts a heartfelt discussion with Turquoise Peart about the power of mindful communication. Covering an array of topics, they explored the importance of being intentional in our interactions with others—listening to understand, setting boundaries, and navigating difficult conversations with grace. Turquoise shared her insights on creating unity through communication, while Courtney shares the need for individual control in setting boundaries and responded empathetically to others' words.

Three key takeaways from this episode are:

  1. Mindfulness in communication is paramount—it involves not just hearing, but understanding the other person's point of view.
  2. Setting boundaries during conversations is essential for mental and emotional well-being. It is essential to assert oneself and suggest a different time or place for a conversation if necessary.
  3. Our identity should be rooted in affirming truths, such as those found in scripture—this perspective profoundly influences our communication and interactions with others.

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    About Turquoise:

    Turquoise is a motivational speaker who highlights the collective human experience through the power of voice. She is passionate about connecting with humanity and uses her words to heal, inspire, transform, unite and impact communities and people. Turquoise has been featured in USA Today’s 2021 “Race in America” Special Edition and was recently appointed to the Community Relations Commission of Oak Park, a suburb right outside of Chicago, where she will work under a Chair and Chief Diversity Officer to help cultivate a more diverse, inclusive and equitable local community through its initiatives. Turquoise has held many different leadership positions in the DEI space, and she brings her bold and innovative ideas in driving strategic change in the work that she does. She has been commended for her emotional intelligence, ability to bring an equity focus to foster a culture of reputable professionalism, compassion, and innovation.

    Connect with Turquoise on her website: http://inspirationalmecca.com/ or on Instagram @inspirationalmecca

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