In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley issues a call to action. Are you willing to try to connect with people first before you follow them? In today's social media age, we are often encouraged to follow people over genuinely connecting with you. Listen to hear Antoinetta's thoughts on why we need to disrupt that mindset. 

This is the last episode in our 7-part summer series and be sure to catch up on any episodes you missed. We have so amazing guests that you will hear from September-November 2022. 

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In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley shares her thoughts on discrimination and the tendency of those who do not experience discrimination often to call instances of discrimination isolated events and discredit the victim. 

Listen to the episode to hear Antoinetta's thoughts after hearing about Rachel Richardson's claims of discrimination and the use of racial slurs at the Duke University vs. Brigham Young University volleyball (BYU) game in Provo, Utah. Rachel is currently a sophomore at Duke and was a 2021 ACC Academic Honor Roll awardee. Since that volleyball game on August 26th, 2022, there have been a lot of stories published about Rachel's story of hearing a racial slur used. Most recently outlets are reporting that a BYU investigation found no evidence to support Rachel's allegations. 

This story serves as a great example of what often happens in workplaces and communities. Antoinetta desires to share her experiences with being called a racial slur starting at 9 years old; she most recently heard people who were not black using the n-word in August 2022. A few years ago, she had to approach someone at a wedding who sang the n-word in a song and discuss that it was inappropriate. This podcast episode is not about choosing sides; it's about shining a light on the experience that many black women in the United States have and helping you realize that many systems are not set up to support or believe black women or those in historically underrepresented groups.  

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In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley shares about her past week which included an x-ray, no screen time period, and an EKG. She relates those three experiences to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and shares some connection tips and book resources. 

Listen to the episode to hear some interesting stories and to receive some resources to help you personally and professionally. 

To sign up for Antoinetta's "Caring Courageous Change Agents" text community, text courage to 919-647-7450. You will receive courage candy Monday-Friday. Connect with Antoinetta: https://www.antoinettamosley.com

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In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley discusses a keynote she did on the topic of, "Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate" for Tri-County Head Start in Michigan. That is one of her featured keynotes in which she shares the 7 Attributes of Courage based on a framework she developed.

Listen to the episode to learn more about the framework. Click here to view and download the framework. 

To sign up for Antoinetta's "Caring Courageous Change Agents" text community, text courage to 919-647-7450. You will receive courage candy Monday-Friday. Connect with Antoinetta: https://www.antoinettamosley.com

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In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley discusses the importance of calling people in vs. calling people out. She encourages listeners to make courageous choices that are beneficial to your growth, which sometimes means blocking people who are interested more in discord over discussion. Being a caring and courageous change agent does not mean you have to allow everyone access to you. 

To sign up for Antoinetta's "Caring Courageous Change Agents" text community, text courage to 919-647-7450. You will receive courage candy Monday-Friday. Connect with Antoinetta: https://www.antoinettamosley.com

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In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley discusses pay equity and black women's equal pay day. She encourages listeners to make courageous choices that are beneficial to your growth, even if those choices may be surprising or unpredictable to others. 

To sign up for Antoinetta's "Caring Courageous Change Agents" text community, text courage to 919-647-7450. You will receive courage candy Monday-Friday. For example, one of the texts this week was related to mission statements and said, "Knowing your vision leads to laser focus and precision."   Connect with Antoinetta: https://www.antoinettamosley.com

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In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley shares a differentiating tool for change agents and leaders: creating a personal mission statement. Antoinetta estimates that 10% or less of those ages 13 and older have a personal mission statement based on asking audiences of all ages across the country. 

For example, when she asked the question in two recent speaking engagements, one with a group of high school and collegiate student athletes and another with community leaders, Antoinetta was the only person who had a personal mission statement. After speaking to the student-athletes, she challenged each of them to create their own mission within 4 days of the speech. 7 completed the challenge!  Message from Antoinetta: "Congratulations to Julia, Zaria, Cameron, Ethan, Cameren, AJ, and Brea! By accepting the challenge and creating your first personal mission statement, you have set yourselves apart from 90% of the population. Keep making courageous choices and you will continue to be extraordinary. Really amazing world changing things happen for those that choose to be in that top 10%."   

If you are reading this and create your own personal mission statement for the first time or already have one, please send it to [email protected] by August 5th at 5 pm EST. Our team will be doing a raffle one week from today on August 5th at 8 pm EST and giving out a $50 gift card to the winner.  

To sign up for Antoinetta's "Caring Courageous Change Agents" text community, text courage to 919-647-7450. You will receive courage candy Monday-Friday. For example, one of the texts this week was related to mission statements and said, "Knowing your vision leads to laser focus and precision."   Connect with Antoinetta: https://www.antoinettamosley.com   

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One of the ways discrimination shows up in the workplace that is not often talked about is pregnancy discrimination.

In this 30-minute "Courageous Conversation" our host, Antoinetta Mosley spoke with special guest, Mary Grace Gardner. Mary Grace Gardner, MPH is a corporate transformation leader, multi-passionate entrepreneur, and speaker who helps ambitious change-makers achieve personal and professional goals with ease and joy. She helps her clients design the life they want without limits. 

During this conversation, they discussed one of the ways discrimination shows up in the workplace not often discussed: pregnancy discrimination*. Mary Grace shares anecdotes about her personal experience and how motherhood has benefitted her professionally and personally, despite encountering discrimination. She used the lessons learned as a catalyst for her career and serves as an advocate for the equitable and inclusive treatment of mothers'. This episode is for you if you are a multi-faceted mother or want to learn more about how to be an effective advocate for mothers in the workplace. 

*Definition: "Pregnancy discrimination involves treating a woman (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth."

Connect with Mary Grace

Website: http://marygracegardner.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-grace-gardner/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marygracegardner

Connect with Antoinetta

Website: https://www.antoinettamosley.com

Upcoming Event: We would like to invite you to join I Follow the Leader on June 10th, for our second Community Conversation for Caring Courageous Change Agents. All people who want to be change agents are invited. Learn more and register at ifollowtheleader.com/c5.

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In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley explains what she describes as the 'Caring Courageous Campaign'. Others refer to it as 'The Great Resignation' or 'The Great Reshuffle.' Antoinetta believes that turnover caused by corrosive cultures where employees do not feel a sense of belonging and where equitable and inclusive spaces are lacking, is a result of the ‘Caring Courageous Campaign’.

Some organizations are reaping the benefits of cultivating an equitable and inclusive culture via increased profitability, creativity, and innovation. Others are feeling the effects via increased EEOC complaints, resignation letters, and dysfunctional teams. The great news is that you get to decide which type of organization you want to be. Whether you consider yourself a change agent, leader, or both, courage is a choice. By consistently cultivating courage and having courageous conversations, you can help cultivate equitable and inclusive spaces that are celebrated, not tolerated!

Upcoming Event: We would like to invite you to join I Follow the Leader on June 10th, for our second Community Conversation for Caring Courageous Change Agents. All people who want to be change agents are invited. Learn more and register at ifollowtheleader.com/c5.

Connect with Antoinetta

Website: https://www.antoinettamosley.com

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In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley reflects on the devastating and significant tragedies and mass shootings that occured in the United States in May 2022. Unfortunately, there has was no acknowledgment of the events in multiple external events Antoinetta attended. Each time, she made the courageous choice to speak up.

Listen to this brief 6-minute episode in which our CEO challenges change agents and leaders to have the courage to acknowledge significant tragedies > going about "business as usual."

Message from Antoinetta: "We have never recorded two podcast episodes of Conversations with I Follow the Leader in one day. However, my heart told me this one was necessary, not tomorrow or next week but today. As a courage curator, I am constantly challenging myself to make courageous decisions and have courageous conversations about issues that matter, even when it's uncomfortable, which it often is. I hope you listen to this episode and I would also like to invite you to join me and I Follow the Leader tomorrow, May 27th and on June 10th, for a Community Conversation for Caring Courageous Change Agents. All people who want to be change agents are invited. Learn more at ifollowtheleader.com/c5. 

Connect with Antoinetta

Website: https://www.antoinettamosley.com

[Originally released via video streaming. To watch via video go to ifollowtheleader.com/conversations]

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