Checkbox Other with Nikki Innocent

If the last couple years have you looking to change your work situation, it makes so much sense. Whether you're a new hire or you've been working for decades, times of unrest cause all of us to reassess things. You don't have to do it alone or know it all. Listen to this episode with career coach, Nikki Innocent, who specializes in showing up authentically in today's modern workplaces to thrive without burning out.

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With an increasing shift away from organized religion in our culture and a global crisis testing people's faith, it makes sense that there are a lot of questions about how religion and spirituality will evolve as our society continues to change and become more diverse. We often hear about religion used as a reason for maintaining oppressive or exclusionary policies, behaviors and systems, but with an ever diversifying population, we're seeing record numbers of people opt out of religion altogether.

Today's guest, Reverend Kelly Jane Caesar of the First Congregational Church of East Hartford, discusses how she very intentionally leads her congregation with open arms to welcome those who have been left behind or historically harmed in religious settings. She talks about her experience of embracing her calling to ministry while not necessarily fitting in the old-school, traditional mold of a church leader. Rev. Kelly Jane also shares her approach to stepping into her power and privilege to create and hold spaces of love and healing for others in exploring topics like race, religion and so much more.

If you find yourself grappling with your spiritual beliefs at this moment in time or are curious as to where modern organized religion has the opportunity to evolve into, this episode is for you.

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With record numbers of people quitting their jobs and considering career changes, and so many businesses who have had to make the difficult decision to close their doors or let employees go as a result of the economic turbulence from the pandemic, there's a lot of breaking up happening in the workplace. The thing is we're never really taught how to leave a job in a healthy, reciprocal, human way. All of the attention is on the getting of the new job that often it can feel really confusing how to handle the more emotionally charged experience of the breakup. In this episode, Nikki talks about common business departure scenarios and provides guidance and insights about how to handle them in alignment with your values, with authenticity.

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Your gut feeling, your intuition, your inner knowing, that thing you just know but can't say why or show the proof – that's what we're talking about today. Modern mystic, business strategist, psychic channel, new paradigm entrepreneur and energy and light worker, Lindsay Pera joins us to talk about the new landscape of business, leadership and human existence altogether as we navigate the civilization shifting moments that are colliding together all at once right now. Lindsay shines a light on the importance of understanding that we are navigating a crisis in our relationships, our health and in our financial wellbeing, from an individual level to a collective level and beyond.

Our climate is in crisis, our ways of governing and leading are being tested all around the globe, our ability to feel safe around one another and the air that we are surrounded by has taken a toll on our relationships to others and to ourselves. Lindsay shares her experience of using the wisdom from years of managing chronic illness to heal through the uncertainty of the coronavirus and COVID-19, she talks about the shift in ideology and the vulnerability of misinformation in the wellness industry and the importance of curiosity, grace and discernment as we step into the new frontier of forming the building blocks for our civilization in the years to come. Get your pen and paper ready for this episode, Lindsay offers frameworks and blueprints to sort through the chaos of the current moment to find resonance with your inner wisdom and unique contributions in this life. If you are looking for an episode to productively think about how you are going to show up in the "after times" this is it!

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Climate change is a conversation that so often is met with talk about fossil fuels, plastic straws and inevitability. But today environmental engineer, Ashley Stewart, joins us to talk about the human-centric view on how we have an opportunity to shape, reconnect with and repair our Earth. Ashley talks about the importance of understanding the impact of our insufficient environmental systems and structures on real human beings and the disproportionate harm on urban Black communities. She shares her approach to address the need for policy change not just by looking at the things we can start doing now, but understanding the full life cycle of our actions to address once in a lifetime catastrophic weather events that are now happening multiple times a year without systems in place to withstand their impact. She also talks about the importance of building your own relationship with the outdoors, especially the nature around you, in your neighborhood.

Cultivating not only an understanding of the wisdom of the natural elements around you but the importance of being represented as someone who has the right and responsibility to be one with the world around you. By leaning into the wonders of nature around you, you also have a unique opportunity to build community. Ashley shares her experience with the organization Outdoor Afro and offers guidance on ways to get involved in your community as well.

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In a world with 24/7 breaking news stories, burnout and outrage exhaustion are inevitable. With the algorithms, our shortened attention spans and the whistleblower provided evidence that social media sites prioritize and amplify emotionally volatile content, it's no wonder it feels like a nonstop media barrage on our sense of safety and stability.

In today's episode Nikki is joined by licensed clinical psychologist and previous guest, Dr. Adia Gooden, to talk about tips for taking care of yourself amidst information inundation, how to take meaningful action when the world feels like it's on fire and guidance for navigating performative activism/action when looking to make a difference.

What does the current outrage landscape feel like to you? How has your mental, emotional, psychological or relational health been impacted?

If you're looking for additional burnout support, check out our burnout resource guide: nikkiinnocent.com/burnout

If you're interested in the video version of this conversation watch the recording of this livestream event on Nikki's LinkedIn, Facebook and Youtube pages.

There are millions struggling to care for an elderly parent or relative, while also stepping into their careers, raising children, and being present in their lives, but no one really talks about it. We hear about working mothers, but we don't talk about working daughters, though the populations are about the same size and at times overlap — Hello Sandwich Generation! 👋🏽

A working daughter is a woman who is navigating the intersection of eldercare and career. If you are the person responsible for taking care of your parents or the elders in your life, you already know a caretaker in eldercare differs significantly from childcare. The invisible labor, the overwhelming emotional experience, the shifting roles and the lack of societal support take the already challenging experience of caretaking to another level.

In childcare, people talk about, have guides and groups to dive into the challenges, discoveries and nuances of youth and growing up, but with eldercare, people shy away from talking about the realities of death, illness and grief.

This episode features Liz O'Donnell, the founder of Working Daughter, a community for women to have these conversations, offer advice, resources and support to one another. Nikki and Liz discuss the current eldercare landscape, the societal taboo associated with aging and chronic illnesses (like cancer and dementia, etc), the demographic shifts in America making eldercare more urgent, the impact of our inadequate public support systems, what workplaces/HR teams can do to support employees living this reality and the profound realities of prolonged grief.

If you're a working daughter, we want to hear your story, www.nikkiinnocent.com/jointheconversation

Imagine, like the majority of the workers, you're experiencing burnout. You tell your boss you need support, they tell you to hustle and push through it. You know something has to change, but where do you start? Resignations are at an all-time high and employees are job searching and considering career changes more than ever. How do you stand out in the interview process?

Pam Ford, one of Nikki's coaching clients, joins the podcast to share her burnout story and discuss how it motivated her to intentionally invest in her career -- aligning her work with her passions, values and strengths. Pam's pivot from project management and marketing into the employee experience, wellness and human resources space is informed by her burnout and mental health journey. Pam talks about her decision to invest in a career coach and her journey from group coaching to private sessions to customize an authentic job search that highlights her experience and unique transferable qualifications.

If you are experiencing burnout at work or in the job search process, this episode is for you! If you feel ghosted by recruiters and online application sites after you submit your resume and never reach a real human being, you're not alone. Have a listen to get a window into what the career coaching experience is all about and what it can do for you.

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When The Gates Foundation put out a call for someone to revolutionize the condom, today's guest, Dr. Stacy Chin was there to take on the challenge and co-created HydroGlyde Coatings. Stacy joins host Nikki Innocent to discuss her experience as a woman in STEM stepping into the startup/business world, working in a taboo industry developing a new medical device (the self lubricating condom), getting funding as a founder at the intersection of historically excluded identity groups — all while reclaiming her relationship to taking risks, navigating imposter syndrome and building resilience in the face of failure. If you have an idea that you are looking to bring into the world, Stacy's story is a must-listen. This episode is an invitation to bring more curiosity and exploration into your life to follow your intuition and bear witness to the amazing discoveries that will come.

If you have an idea that you've always felt called to bring to reality, we want to hear about it — nikkiinnocent.com/jointheconversation

If you are looking for a generative, energetic, joyful conversation about dismantling racism and white supremacy, you've found your podcast! In this conversation, writer, publisher and liberation practitioner Courtney Napier joins host Nikki Innocent in conversation about the vital impact of holding space for learning the stories of our elders as we work towards a future where oppression and injustice are dismantled. Courtney shares her personal, nontraditional journey of the power of storytelling, self study and trusting her intuition even when the world outside seemed to be telling her otherwise. Black power, history and progress are centered in this episode. Courtney and Nikki discuss the vital influence of Black women's activism and representation in North Carolina's complex history at the intersection of race and gender. They dive into the importance of celebrating matriarchical wisdom and amplifying stories of everyday anti-racist allyship. Courtney talks about how her relationship to religion and faith have shaped her approach to her organization The Black Oak Society and inviting people into the work of liberation.

Conversations about Black history, present and future are happening every single month, not just February.

We'd love to hear what elder's story has shaped your view on social justice and collective liberation: https://www.nikkiinnocent.com/jointheconversation

Learn more in the show notes for this episode: https://www.nikkiinnocent.com/podcast/podcast-episodes/courtneynapier