Conversations in Courage

In this episode, Stephen Gresham takes us on a journey through self-love, powering through bias, being black in America and even picking the best dog names.   Through his candor, humor and inspiring authenticity you will find incredible nuggets of insight that will not just make you a more informed ally but also a better human in the process

Stephen Gresham is a Psychologist, Adjunct Professor, and Faculty Director at Down Under School of Yoga.  He is most passionate about co-creating environments in which individuals can shed limitations that aren't theirs to hold, tap into their internal reservoir of resilience, and step into a life of their own design. Further, as we are all cultural beings impacted by environments imbued with systemic injustice, Stephen is dedicated to facilitating dialogue aimed at empowering individuals and communities to take personal responsibility and intentioned action.  

You can find Stephen on the Down Under Yoga faculty page and on Instagram 
https://www.downunderyoga.com/boston-yoga-teacher/stephen-gresham
@stephengresham

Also, if you are interested in joining us for monthly discussions on social injustice, wellness and accompliceship, please sign up at the link below:
https://www.downunderyoga.com/inclusion-diversity-equity-access

Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. 

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 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

We are SO very honored and humbled to share this episode with you... today, we speak directly to some of the students from Alexander Twilight Academy (ATA).  If you were impressed by our Season 2 closer with the head of school, Annie Weinberg, be prepared to be completely blown away as we listen to the manifestation of the power of the program that she discussed.   

You can find out more about ATA at: https://www.alexandertwilightacademy.org/ or on Instagram at @alexandertwilightacademy

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Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. 

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 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

Welcome back!!

So much has happened between the end of Season 2 and today, and we're really pumped to bring you all back into the fold as we dive into a season that's almost entirely guest-driven!
To start off (and to kick off Black History Month, we sit down with one of our dear friends and real life girl crushes, Kadeja Gaines- Roy.

There's a lot to unpack in this episode- from growing up an "army brat" to becoming a Psych major to taking up space as a Black woman in a corporate environment, to also taking the stage in the fitness world in Boston. You can find Kadeja on IG @gainsxgaines or on Linked In: linkedin.com/in/kadeja-gaines-roy-a5171870

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Kadeja Gaines- Roy, Strategy Director, Global Operations at Converse/Nike Inc.

Kadeja has deep experience within two of the most iconic, influential brands in the world who have provided a profound personal connection between their mission and the consumers they serve. Currently, Kadeja is responsible for leading the Global Converse integrated business planning strategy to deliver excellence across an ever-transforming, digitally-led
landscape. She also is a member of the Converse Diversity Council—an Executive-Level council driving long-term oversight, input and accountability across the global Converse D&I strategy. Prior to her current role, Kadeja has directed small to medium teams throughout several functions within Retail across Converse and Target Corporation.

Throughout her corporate career, Kadeja has received global recognition and acclaim for her ability to lead and drive results through the enterprise. Corporately, she is a sought-after speaker, delivering motivation across keynote moments in forums such as the Board of Directors of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and within Harvard Business
School. Kadeja’s ambition to inspire extends to her fitness career where she’s spent the past 8 years building a brand, following and a platform founded on strength, sustainable results and inclusive positivity.

Kadeja’s global experience closely relates to her personal foundation, having spent most of her childhood across Europe, primarily in Germany within a military family. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and alumni of the Harvard Business School Program for Leadership Development—an alternative MBA program dedicated to accelerating the
careers of high potential leaders. She also a member of the 2020 cohort of the Boston Future Leaders Program within the Boston Chamber of Commerce.

Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. 

For more reflections, join us on Substack! 

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 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

We are so thrilled (and lucky) to close Season 2  with Annie Weinberg of Alexander Twilight Academy! While our conversation focuses primarily on equity in education, the achievement gap, and allyship in the classroom, the lessons and tips would be helpful for all to hear and start to integrate into daily practice. 
This isn't a calling out... it's a calling in. And as always, a call to action. 

Happy New Year ya'll! We'll be back with Season 3 in late January. 

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Learn more about Annie here: 
Annie Weinberg earned her B.A. from Middlebury College, her Masters in Teaching Social Studies from Columbia University Teachers College, and her Masters in School Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.  She is, first and foremost, a relationship-driven, equity-focused educator and practitioner who wants nothing more than to ignite the passion that lies within each of her students to achieve their potential and discover their why. 

After teaching and serving in various founding leadership capacities both in urban public school districts and in charter school networks, Annie founded Alexander Twilight Academy. Named after the first Black American to graduate from college in the United States, Alexander Twilight Academy (ATA) is a free catalyst and academic enrichment program that provides hard working, high potential Boston-area students from under-resourced backgrounds with the highest quality educational and life-enriching opportunities. 

Alexander Twilight Academy develops leaders who will change the world and empowers the next generation of great thinkers, creators, and change-makers to live meaningful lives of passion and purpose. Through rigorous, year-round academic programming, support, advocacy, enrichment, and mentorship, ATA prepares middle school students to earn admission and thrive at the nation's top high schools and colleges.  ATA makes a long-term commitment to serve each student and family we admit from middle school through college and beyond.
www.alexandertwilightacademy.org 

Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. 

For more reflections, join us on Substack! 

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 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

This week, the only thing we really want to know is: what will you be carrying forward into the new year, and how can you better contribute to racial equity? 

This is also our second to last episode of the season! Next week, we'll be featuring another very special guest to carry us out of 2020 and into 2021. As always, we appreciate your support and amplification of this podcast. We truly could not do it without you! xoxo

Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. 

For more reflections, join us on Substack! 

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 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

This week we feature our first guest! 

Peep this bio: 
Beth Niernberg (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 22 years of experience in the field of Mental Health in Boston. She is an expert in Trauma and Sexual Exploitation, and the mental health of those living with complex trauma in under- resourced communities. Beth spends lots of time helping people untangle narratives that no longer serve them, and then helps to co-write new ones.

Beth loves to hang out in the space between authenticity, resilience and healthier relationship skills. She is fascinated by the structure of shame and guilt and how they play a role in being stuck in places that no longer feel productive.

As a Queer woman, Beth works with families on issues regarding gender identity and sexual orientation while teaching families to advocate for their children. Beth currently has a private practice where she is seeing too many humans to count and trying to help folks keep it together in a very challenging time.

She is also our dear friend, and we're so grateful for her time and expertise on boundaries, self-care, and core values. We hope you enjoy this conversation! 

Don't forget to like, rate, and subscribe! 
xo

Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. 

For more reflections, join us on Substack! 

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 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

In this episode we explore different facets of self care and how we are leveraging the practice to become change makers and better people.  

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This week, we hear Ashley share thoughts around what happens with race, gender, and lessons from the universe collide. This is an incredibly vulnerable moment, and we hope you see yourself and feel empowered to live fully and courageously. 

Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. 

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 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

This week, we discuss the current Covid landscape-  our dissatisfaction with people who refuse to follow the rules, the inherent racism that pervades our healthcare system, and the power of a piece of cloth that can save your life. 

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Unpacking the chaos that was Election week and the associated call-to-action in order to truly move forward toward a better, more inclusive and less fearful nation.  

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