Conversations in Courage

In a world filled with too many examples, it is sometimes incredibly difficult to separate the behavior from the person.  Other times… not so much.  In this episode, Ashley and Mark discuss the thread that connects Justice Jackson's hearing, The Williams Sisters and Jane Campion, and of course, the Oscars “slap”.  While each represents its own level of abhorrent behavior, we hope to shed some light on nuance, context, and how to engage when it's not our turn to lead the conversation. Enjoy!

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! 

https://substack.com/@mindandmotion

https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman

 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

It's a brand new season and Ashley and Mark unpack Zions earth-side journey; from the early days of pregnancy during Covid to being faced directly with the challenges of black maternal health to the importance of instinct and agency. 

*Notes:

1. The full episode is in 2 parts, with a built in pause for those who need a good stopping place. 

2. There’s a bit of a microphone failure. It sounds fine, but not perfect :) just an fyi

3. Black Maternal Health week is April 11- 17. Google it & stay up-to-date on what's happening and how you can help. 

Support the show

Don't forget to rate and leave a review!

Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out!

Via Instagram:
Ash @blackgirlmagicmama
Mark @bushidoandbourbon

Via Email:
[email protected]

Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here:
www.thecouragecampaign.com
@the.courage.campaign

Donations
https://www.pledge.to/the-courage-campaign

It's a brand new season and Ashley and Mark unpack Zions earth-side journey; from the early days of pregnancy during Covid to being faced directly with the challenges of black maternal health to the importance of instinct and agency. 

*Notes:

1. The full episode is in 2 parts, with a built in pause for those who need a good stopping place. 

2. There’s a bit of a microphone failure. It sounds fine, but not perfect :) just an fyi

3. Black Maternal Health week is April 11- 17. Google it & stay up-to-date on what's happening and how you can help. 

Support the show

Don't forget to rate and leave a review!

Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out!

Via Instagram:
Ash @blackgirlmagicmama
Mark @bushidoandbourbon

Via Email:
[email protected]

Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here:
www.thecouragecampaign.com
@the.courage.campaign

Donations
https://www.pledge.to/the-courage-campaign

WE’RE RELAUNCHING ON 3/23!

Hi there! 

This is episode 7 of 7 of The Inclusivity Series Season 1, featuring Kadeja Gaines-Roy. 
Follow her @gainsxgaines! 

Created by Ashley in collaboration with lululemon, this series of conversations attempts to answer the question: How do we make the wellness industry more inclusive? 

Over the course of 13 conversations we talk about wellness, fitness, anti-blackness, diet culture, climate change and much much more. 

What started as a call to action to be better wellness practitioners has morphed into lessons on allyship and vulnerability.

Each speaker brings something incredible to the table and we hope you'll enjoy them all! 

*Season 2 of The Inclusivity Series will be released at the end of our next podcast season. 

If you love what you hear, please share it with your friends! 

Need to reach out? Fill out the form on our website: www.thecouragecampaign.com 

Cheers, 

Mark + Ash 

More on Kadeja: 
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. 

Kadeja drives to inspire, influence and coach throughout the enterprise and strives to be an example of this ambition in her personal life as well. She has appeared in the Boston Globe, podcasts, panels and other mediums sharing her expertise on the retail industry, inclusion, race and wellness.  She has served as a leading fitness trainer in two “Best of Boston” award-winning studios and has built a brand, following and a platform founded on strength, sustainable results and body positivity. The Boston fitness industry is highly competitive and through her deep expertise, Kadeja achieves success through a continuous evolution of her approach to keep her growing client base engaged and challenged. This personal dimension grows Kadeja’s ability to authentically motivate, lead through unique environments and drive accountability across collections of individuals which further enhances her performance within her corporate career.

Kadeja’s global experience closely relates to her personal foundation, having spent most of her childhood across Europe, primarily in Germany. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a recipient of the University of Notre Dame Leadership Award and the Hipp-Beeler Scholarship in recognition of her large leadership impact across the Notre Dame student body. While at Notre Dame, Kadeja has further enhanced her global perspective severing as an Executive Officer of the Student International Business Council and the Student Body Treasurer. Lastly, Kadeja is an alumni of the Harvard Business School through the 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! 

https://substack.com/@mindandmotion

https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman

 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

WE’RE RELAUNCHING ON 3/23!

Hi there! 

This is episode 6 of 7 of The Inclusivity Series Season 1, featuring runner and yoga instructor, Maria Kim. Follow her @mariashkim!

Created by Ashley in collaboration with lululemon, this series of conversations attempts to answer the question: How do we make the wellness industry more inclusive? 

Over the course of 13 conversations we talk about wellness, fitness, anti-blackness, diet culture, climate change and much much more. 

What started as a call to action to be better wellness practitioners has morphed into lessons on allyship and vulnerability.

Each speaker brings something incredible to the table and we hope you'll enjoy them all! 

*Season 2 of The Inclusivity Series will be released at the end of our next podcast season. 

If you love what you hear, please share it with your friends! 

Need to reach out? Fill out the form on our website: www.thecouragecampaign.com 

Cheers, 

Mark + Ash 

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! 

https://substack.com/@mindandmotion

https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman

 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

One week ahead of our official re-launch on 3/23, we wanted to say hello, welcome, welcome back, and this is who we are! 

After almost a full year off, we've decided to come back to these conversations as we navigate post-pandemic (but is it, though?) life as new parents! 

So much has changed both in the world and in our personal lives; we hope you'll be part of the evolution. 

Enjoy!

Support the show

Don't forget to rate and leave a review!

Questions? Comments? Curiosities? Reach out!

Via Instagram:
Ash @blackgirlmagicmama
Mark @bushidoandbourbon

Via Email:
[email protected]

Interested in The Courage Campaign? Visit here:
www.thecouragecampaign.com
@the.courage.campaign

Donations
https://www.pledge.to/the-courage-campaign

Hi Friends! 

We've missed you! We have so much to talk about, but until then please enjoy these 13 extra special episodes called The Inclusivity Series. 

Created by Ashley in collaboration with lululemon, this series of conversations attempt to answer the question: How do we make the wellness industry more inclusive? 

Over the course of these 13 conversations, we talk about wellness, fitness, anti-blackness, diet culture, climate change, and much much more. 

What started as a call to action to be better wellness practitioners has morphed into lessons on allyship and vulnerability.

Each speaker brings something incredible to the table and we hope you'll enjoy them all! 

If you love what you hear, please share it with your friends! Need to reach out? Fill out the form on our website: www.thecouragecampaign.com 

Cheers, 

Mark + Ash 

About the speakers: 
Oliver Slayton (they/them) is a Queer Activist and has been an advocate since first grade when they created the Gender & Sexuality Alliance in their elementary school. Oliver speaks at temples and schools- sharing their story wherever they feel it might have the most power. They're also a pretty incredible make-up artist. 
You can find Oliver on Instagram @ojslay_17

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. 
Find her on Instagram @glow_mama_b

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! 

https://substack.com/@mindandmotion

https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman

 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

Hi Friends! 

We've missed you! We have so much to talk about, but until then please enjoy these 13 extra special episodes called The Inclusivity Series. 

Created by Ashley in collaboration with lululemon, this series of conversations attempts to answer the question: How do we make the wellness industry more inclusive? 

Over the course of these 13 conversations we talk about wellness, fitness, anti-blackness, diet culture, climate change and much much more. 

What started as a call to action to be better wellness practitioners has morphed into lessons on allyship and vulnerability.

Each speaker brings something incredible to the table and we hope you'll enjoy them all! 

If you love what you hear, please share it with your friends! 

Need to reach out? Fill out the form on our website: www.thecouragecampaign.com 

Cheers, 

Mark + Ash 

About the speaker: 
Tameka Moss, Principal TBM Consulting 

Tameka has over sixteen years' experience in organizational and leadership development; she applies her talent management experience to advise clients on the best approach to attract, retain and develop their talent. Her experience spans from managing diverse work teams and overseeing organizational assessments, to solution design, c=facilitation, and execution for industries as diverse as financial services, not-for-profit, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. She also specializes in leadership development and performance initiatives. 

A native Bostonian, Tameka is an alum of Boston Latin School. She received a dual B.A. in Sociology and African-American Studies with Honors from Yale University. 
You can find her on Instagram @tameka.moss

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! 

https://substack.com/@mindandmotion

https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman

 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

Hi Friends! 

We've missed you! We have so much to talk about, but until then please enjoy these 13 extra special episodes called The Inclusivity Series. 

Created by Ashley in collaboration with lululemon, this series of conversations attempts to answer the question: How do we make the wellness industry more inclusive? 

Over the course of these 13 conversations we talk about wellness, fitness, anti-blackness, diet culture, climate change and much much more. 

What started as a call to action to be better wellness practitioners has morphed into lessons on allyship and vulnerability.

Each speaker brings something incredible to the table and we hope you'll enjoy them all! 

If you love what you hear, please share it with your friends! 

Need to reach out? Fill out the form on our website: www.thecouragecampaign.com 

Cheers, 

Mark + Ash

About the speakers:
Enjely Mora is a first-generation Dominican American and is currently one of a few bilingual dietitians in Massachusetts. She was born and raised in the Northshore area of Massachusetts. Prior to joining the nutrition field, Enjely joined and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps following her older brother’s footsteps. Her military experience and environment were filled with opportunities to overcome her self-doubt, build confidence, and find pride in her abilities. This broad exposure to her diverse background has shaped who she is today and has allowed her to relate to different types of individuals.

Connect with Enjely:
https://metrowestnutrition.com/our-team/enjely-mora-ms-rdn/
@enjie.mk

Rachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM is an expert speaker researcher, Assistant Professor of Human Performance at Norwich University,  and a former research fellow at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Pojednic’s work has a specific focus on physical activity and nutrition interventions for the prevention and treatment of non-communicable chronic disease. She is also the founder of Strong Process, a Boston-based wellness education platform designed to integrate evidence based knowledge into the health and wellness space. 

Connect with Rachele: 
https://www.rachelepojednic.com/
@rachelepodjednic

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! 

https://substack.com/@mindandmotion

https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman

 Until next time—be well, be courageous.

Hi Friends! 

We've missed you! We have so much to talk about, but until then please enjoy these 13 extra special episodes called The Inclusivity Series. 

Created by Ashley in collaboration with lululemon, this series of conversations attempts to answer the question: How do we make the wellness industry more inclusive? 

Over the course of these 13 conversations we talk about wellness, fitness, anti-blackness, diet culture, climate change and much much more. 

What started as a call to action to be better wellness practitioners has morphed into lessons on allyship and vulnerability.

Each speaker brings something incredible to the table and we hope you'll enjoy them all! 

If you love what you hear, please share it with your friends! 

Need to reach out? Fill out the form on our website: www.thecouragecampaign.com 

Cheers, 

Mark + Ash 

About Heather: 
Heather C. White is an award-winning entrepreneur and lifestyle marketing expert based in Boston. As CEO of Trillfit, a boutique fitness studio and inclusive wellness brand, she is changing the face of fitness, one hip-hop fueled class at time. In addition, she has served as a Boston Healthy Community Ambassador appointed by Mayor Walsh, bringing wellness programs to under-served neighborhoods, and has sat on the Dimock Center’s “Road to Wellness” Committee as well as the Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Advisory Board

Connect with Heather: 
@itsheatherwhite
@trill.fit

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! 

https://substack.com/@mindandmotion

https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman

 Until next time—be well, be courageous.