Checkbox Other with Nikki Innocent

Counterterrorism and national security expert, Ryan Greer, joins Nikki to talk about white supremacy, domestic terrorism and the imperative to understand and dismantle the oppressive foundations of both on an individual and collective level. Ryan talks about his time serving in the US Department of Homeland Security, the White House, the US Department of State and the US House of Representatives and how both his work and perception of counterterrorism work have shifted from when he first started focused in the Middle East to now being focused on the threats at home. While he's no Jack Bauer, he sure is making an impact in the work he does everyday. If you've had questions that you never felt comfortable asking about white supremacy and the violent threat it has caused in America, this episode is for you.

Be sure to check out the show notes page for the resources that Ryan mentions in this episode: www.nikkiinnocent.com/podcast/podcast-episodes/ryangreer

Twenty one babies are born every minute, which means with every minute numerous women's bodies are going through the trauma of childbirth, but our culture doesn't prioritize healing in the same way we do all other significant body traumas. Post birth rehab, strengthening and healing are topics that are often not spoken about or even acknowledged as part of the birthing process until after the baby is in the world and their mother is attempting to "do it all." In many cultures, the entire community comes together to honor, celebrate and care for the person that birthed the new life into this world, but in America we tend to lose that part of the narrative, which in turn means we forget to prioritize the support that is needed.

Today's guest, Natalie Garay, specializes in physical and emotional rehabilitation after birth or a c-section surgery and she joins for this episode to shine a light on the often unspoken but vitally important conversation about how to create a society that prioritizes post birth healing, physically, mentally, emotionally and psychologically. If you have been pregnant, are pregnant, are planning to be pregnant or know someone who has experienced any of these stages of pregnancy, this episode is an important education and conversation starter to normalize a new generation centered around honoring, supporting and healing women and their postpartum bodies. We talk about pelvic floor rehab, c-section surgery, urinary incontinence, healthcare advocacy and so much more!

If you have a What the F*ck Happened to My Body story or you have questions for Natalie, let us know at nikkiinnocent.com/jointheconversation.

Do you know the feeling when a goal you've worked so hard for is finally becoming a reality and it scares you, overwhelms you or you find yourself second guessing if it's even what you wanted in the first place? This is a very common reaction to success, especially when you've put all your energy, blood, sweat and tears to make the achievement happen, in work and in life. In this episode, Nikki talks about upperlimiting or the Upper Limit Problem a term coined by Gay Hendricks. If as you come closer to your goals, you're overcome by fear, procrastination, self-sabotage, self doubt, imposter syndrome or feeling like running away, this episode is for you!

Has there been a time in your life where you've run away from or been scared of a success or leveling up moment in your life?

Trish Fontanilla is the ultimate community builder, everything she does she creates such a welcoming, encouraging and humanity driven environment for people to show up as themselves and connect with one another. In this episode, Trish shares her story of how she entered the startup world and has become an expert community builder in a time when we need true community more than ever. Trish and Nikki discuss the importance of humanizing technology, artificial intelligence and the customer experience to create an inclusive future where companies can meet the true needs of their diverse community of consumers. They talk about the importance of thinking of businesses as H2H (human to human) instead of the traditional lenses of B2B (business to business) or B2C (business to consumer).

If you've been thinking about taking a leap, making a change or stretching outside of your comfort zone, now is a great time to start -- even if it's just taking baby steps. In this week's mini episode, Nikki shares her recent leap, an impromptu extended trip to Portugal!

What ways have you been thinking about making a chance in your life or betting on yourself?

We want to hear about it: www.nikkiinnocent.com/jointheconversation

Mixed-race Americans are the fastest growing racial group in the US based on the 2020 Census. One of the most common and often most frustrating questions that biracial and multiracial people get is "What are you?" it can be dehumanizing and extremely "othering."

In this episode, our host Nikki Innocent, a mixed-race Haitian American woman, flips the dynamic on its head and dives into the question of "What Am I?" on her own. She talks about recent new discoveries about her own multi-racial and multi-ethnic background through both the power of storytelling and more traditional research. Nikki shines a light on the importance of remaining open and curious while learning more about the various racial and ethnic influences that have shaped your life both for yourself and those around you. No matter how well versed you are in your own racial and ethnic background, there is always more to discover -- whether it be about present day impacts or historical lessons. And as you do, the closer we get to realizing that we are all much more alike than we are different.

Have you made any recent discoveries about your own identity? How has this last year and a half impacted your understanding of and relationship with your racial and ethnic background?

We want to hear from you, share your story today: www.nikkiinnocent.com/otherstories

When you progress in your career, your life and your relationships, oftentimes making decisions becomes more complex. There is a more complex level of nuance needed as each call impacts both the long and short term, both you and other, both the big picture and what needs to get done today. In this episode, Nikki talks about the coaching technique she uses to help clients and herself navigate the nuance of strategic decision making -- the spectrum of eagle and mouse view.

If you want to learn more about how you can fold this tool into your life, book a coaching call with Nikki: https://www.nikkiinnocent.com/coaching

Resources:

• Website: Nikkiinnnocent.com
• Own Your Career Mastermind: nikkiinnocent.com/oyc
• Instagram: @nikkiinnocent

As an entertainer, rejection comes with the territory as does resilience. In this episode, Andrea Dora, Broadway actor, entrepreneur, mother and all around game changer joins Nikki to dive into the nuances of taking up space in a world that tells black, biracial women to be quiet and play their part. Andrea and Nikki dive into the dynamics of belonging and confidence, families of origin and the wisdom you learn from experiencing grief and loss. Andrea talks about her choice to go from auditioning to play the roles of others on Broadway to starting a company that centers around her being able to live fully and prominently as her full self on stage. The two business owners explore the possibility and beauty of creating a business around your unique existence and vision for this world by leaning fully into your gifts and honoring your intuition.

If you are ready to take back control of your career, join fellow ambitious leaders eager to make a career change in Nikki's upcoming Own Your Career Mastermind https://www.nikkiinnocent.com/oyc

The Great Resignation is in full swing, June 2021 brought record numbers in resignations and job openings but with the pumping of the brakes from the Covid19 Delta variant, everyone is waiting to see how that impacts the job market. In this episode, Nikki talks about why the Great Resignation is happening right now and the key trends that have been catalyzed and amplified due to the pandemic. She walks through recent pivotal workforce statistics and offers four main tips for how to keep momentum going in your job search when the timelines in the outside world seem to be slowing down.

If you are ready to take back control of your career, join fellow ambitious leaders eager to make a career change in Nikki's upcoming Own Your Career Mastermind https://www.nikkiinnocent.com/oyc

Join Nikki for an upcoming community coaching call, to get customized support on the areas of your career that have you feeling stuck and experience what group coaching is like

https://www.nikkiinnocent.com/open-coaching

If you were asked to write a note of gratitude to one person in your life, who would it be? What would you say? Today's guest Brian Doyle talks all about his passion for bringing more gratitude in all it's nuanced beauty to the world. Brian is a lover of storytelling with a deep background in the TED community and as an event producer for vital organizations like the LGBT Community Center in NYC and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Brian and Nikki dive into the dynamics of privilege and power that interplay across the various aspects of our identity. They talk about the intersections and hierarchy within non-dominant identity groups and the importance of shining a light on the often unspoken, yet pervasive, influences and barriers of whiteness.

We want to hear from you! What is your relationship with gratitude? Is it something you feel comfortable with or does it make you squirm a little bit? Are there difficult conversations or situations you've been through in the last 18 months that you are grateful for in hindsight? www.nikkiinnocent.com/jointheconversation

Resources:

• Website: Nikkiinnnocent.com
• Own Your Career Mastermind: nikkiinnocent.com/oyc
• Instagram: @nikkiinnocent