Checkbox Other with Nikki Innocent

Sharing your story can be a truly healing process but for so many of us, the practice of stepping into vulnerability to share aspects of our experience that are outside of our comfort zone can be scary and discouraged. In a world of social media where everyone can have a digital platform in moments, it might seem like the barriers to telling your story have vanished. But with filters and trending memes, authentic storytelling isn't the go to. In this episode, Nikki dives into some of the systemic barriers, limiting beliefs and experiences that can stand in the way of storytelling and some tips and tricks on how to begin your storytelling journey.

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The summer of June 2020 activated so many people to speak out, march and take a stand against oppression, but as time has gone on, we've seen the energy and participation around social justice efforts lose steam. But what if taking action only took 60 seconds a week? This week's guest, Mariangela Anzalone, talks about her newsletter, Actionable Activism and the importance of identifying the issues and embracing actions that align with your values and lifestyle. She and Nikki also discuss the practice of maintaining hope in the midst of depressing times.

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As more of us are being more fully represented in media coverage, storytelling and in positions of power, there has been pushback in the form of disinterest, disengagement, and even destruction – whether it be conscious or unconscious, it's resistance to change, for things to "go back to the way things were". For folks who have grown accustomed to seeing one particular version of a main character, hero or leader, it can be difficult to make space for the reality that others of different backgrounds can also occupy the spotlight. In this episode, Nikki talks about a series of examples of how the exposure to the unfamiliar offers opportunity for connection, discovery and change rather than division, fighting and the fear of extinction.

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Feminism is a word we hear alot but often times without a clear definition of what it means and what it looks like. Sometimes it even gets used as a badge of honor that is used as a veil to distract from oppressive behavior, beliefs and actions in direct contradiction to feminist theory. In this episode, Amelia Hruby, PhD feminist author, educator, podcaster, and the founder of Softer Sounds, a feminist podcast studio, joins Nikki to dive into the nuances of how feminist principles and practices show up in today's world, how breaking up with oppressive beliefs and systems is possible (specifically they dive into diet culture, fatphobia and social media) and specific steps to find your own path to liberation.

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Representation Matters. It's something we hear a lot but we aren't always encouraged to notice it or bask it in when it happens. This episode is all about soaking up the beauty of bearing witness to representation through the pop culture moments that played out over about a week's span to illustrate the power of representation – from The Little Mermaid trailer with Halle Bailey to Ms Marvel to a sneak peek of the upcoming Frida Kahlo broadway musical to the Obama official portraits to an incredibly powerful evening at the Emmys topped with Sheryl Lynn Ralph's epic acceptance speech. Get ready to soak in the power of belonging!

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Multiracial people make up the fastest growing demographic in the United States but there's little research that's been done to understand the unique dynamics of living in the inbetween in a society that has for so long been segmented by race. In this episode, Shawna Gann, certified diversity professional and PhD candidate joins Nikki to talk about the importance of creating space for deeper understanding of the multiracial experience and Shawna's pioneering research around the experience of Black multinational women in the workplace. They discuss how Shawna's lived experience of growing up in Alaska and her life's d career as a trailing spouse in the military have offered her a unique perspective on the impact and importance of representing the nuance of our collective diversity.

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If capitalism and the state of the current economy don't feel like they align with your values, the way you interact with the world and how you envision a more expansive future, this episode is for you! Sacred Commerce Priestess Asha Ramakrishna joins Nikki to talk about what a soul centered approach to trade and commerce looks and feels like. Asha shares her story and her incredible work of reconnecting us with the true essence of what it is to be wealthy, worthy and honoring your full value through pilgrimages, intentional community care, Human Design and other sacred practices. She talks about focusing on "re-indigenizing" ourselves and connecting to the wisdom and power of our ancestors to thrive as we move forward to a more inclusive tomorrow.

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If you could move anywhere in the world, where would you go? And why? What if you could let your heart lead the journey? If you've been feeling the itch to make a move over the last few years, this episode is right up your alley! Nikki shares her journey of twists and turns, stops and starts to her new "heart home" in New York City. This process wasn't for a job or for another person, it was intentionally a process of tuning into the frequency of her heart, building a deep trust in their intuition and leaning into the potential for expansion. She talks about the steps she took to feel out different locations and tune out the noise to follow her most aligned path forward.

If you're looking to make a move or witness yourself in a new environment, we want to hear about it. Let us know where your heart desires to go at nikkiinnocent.com/jointheconversation.

Black history has been systemically erased for centuries. For so many, our family history and lineage have been hidden from our understanding, but today's guest is telling those erased stories while creating space for collective healing. Portugal was the birthplace of the Trans Atlantic slave trade and Naky G takes folks on a walking tour back through time to bear witness to the humanity and stories of those who were kidnapped from their homeland and forced into labor and an oppressed life in a new land. With the rise of the extreme threat of white supremacy and how dehumanizing it is for us all, Naky's work brings us back to our shared humanity and invites us all to gain a more nuanced understanding of how we got to where we are and how we can come together to make the future a better more inclusive place. His tour, the African Tour of Lisbon, showcases the incredible impact that Black people have had on the modern world, culturally, economically, socially and beyond.

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How many times in your life have you heard "trust your gut" and felt like "cool, great but what does that mean!?" After the last couple years of survival mode, gut feeling or intuition can easily be confused with a fear response, but it's not the same thing. In this episode, the final installment in this 6-part series on surviving burnout, Nikki talks about what it means to trust your gut/intuition/inner knowing; why for so many of us, a relationship with our gut has been underdeveloped, discouraged or punished; how to determine what's your gut vs what's fear; and exercises tips and tricks to build a stronger relationship with your gut.

If you're looking for additional support in building your relationship with your intuition, join Nikki for a session nikkiinnocent.com/coaching.