The audience will gain knowledge about how to create space for vulnerability and navigate compassionate dialogue in order to have progressive interactions concerning equity.

Fear. Avoidance. Division. The safest path can feel like the one without dialogue in conversations about equity and diversity. What if you offend the other person? What if they challenge your beliefs? What if you ruin a relationship?

Dr. Dome’s process makes space for vulnerability and helps participants engage in empathetic dialogue. Conflict is normal and survivable, and you don’t need special skills or experience to navigate it—you just need practice. Compassionate Dialogue is a step-by-step guide that shows how to lean into difficult conversations, recognize the role emotions play when we are not in control of them, and create a solid foundation for change, progress, healing, and resolution. When it comes to hard topics, effective communication skills are an asset, vulnerability is necessary, and forgiveness is vital. 

In Let’s Talk About Race (And Other Hard Things), communication expert and equity consultant Dr. Nancy Dome provides you with a framework to recognize feelings, interrupt flawed patterns, and repair relationships. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Dome as they discuss how this framework can be utilized in business, education, and communities throughout the country.

Website: https://drnancydome.com

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/DrNancyDome

https://www.instagram.com/drnancydome/

https://twitter.com/NancyDomeEdD

Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC asks her audience to take a moment to find our breath. She asks us to tune in to that which gives you life and to connect with divine wisdom to help prepare us for today’s topic. Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Dr. Nancy Dome, an author, speaker, and co-founder of Epic Education Center. Dr. Nancy has been involved in education for over three decades. She has worked with Rev. Dr. TLC throughout the years, training educators on racial equity. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Dr. Nancy what keeps her grounded during challenging times. Dr. Nancy stays committed to the children who depend on her. She finds being in nature has a way of keeping her balanced. Rev. Dr. TLC shares how difficult it can be to talk about race to groups where everyone isn’t open to the discussion. Before the break, Dr. Nancy shares a touching story about a student who was going through a difficult time but eventually found his way. 

Segment 2 

Rev. Dr. TLC asks Dr. Nancy what inspired her new book, Let’s Talk About Race and Other Hard Things. Dr. Nancy shares how protocol, compassion, and dialogue has been a pillar to the foundation of what she teaches out in the field; publishing this book was a way to reach a bigger audience. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Dr. Nancy if there is a specific conversation she remembers from her training that had a negative impact. Dr. Nancy expresses her disapproval of passive body language and how it can disrupt the group. Dr. Nancy says you have to believe most people are good and assume positive intentions. That way you can ask better questions. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC shares a personal experience she had with a woman who used inappropriate language during her training. Rev. Dr. TLC expressed how she and the other people of color felt uncomfortable in that moment and she knew she needed to confront the woman. After sometime Rev. Dr. TLC was able to confront the lady who later apologized through email.  

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Nancy continue to discuss the importance of compassion and protocol when met with difficult conversations. Dr. Nancy mentions a review she read in her book from a woman who identified as white and expressed how angry she was at her community. Dr. Nancy talks about how anger doesn't inspire change. Her role as an educator is to create a space where people can be vulnerable and say what they want to say. Dr. Nancy advises people not to take things personally and give people the benefit of the doubt. Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Nancy discuss the meaning of repair in Dr. Nancy’s book Let’s Talk About Race and Other Hard Things. Dr. Nancy tells us how we can mend a relationship through healthy communication but sometimes there’s nothing else to repair and we are forced to separate. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Nancy briefly spoke on cancel culture and the difference between accountability and rehabilitation. 

Segment 4

In the final segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Dr. Nancy talk about forgiveness. Dr. Nancy shares how hard it can be to forgive someone who wronged you but ultimately it's giving peace of mind for ourselves. She tells us how we've been conditioned in society to avoid heavy topics but how it’s important for us to lean in on those conversations in order to break new ground. Rev. Dr. TLC shares her progress over the years and how she has managed her emotions by not taking things personally. Dr. Nancy expresses when it’s necessary to have difficult conversations and knowing when to walk about. Before the break, Dr. Nancy tells the audience where to find her book Let’s Talk About Race and Other Hard Things and how to reach her for more information at her website DrNancyDome.com. She leaves us with a quote from Kamala Harris: “Our unity is our strength and diversity is our power.”

The audience will gain understanding about how practicing meditation can result in meaningful internal change that can lead to the construction of a more equitable society. 

The popularity of practicing mindfulness, meditation, and promoting peace has surged in mainstream culture in recent years.

If the ideas and practices of meditation, as well as racial equity, have had such an impact on our culture, then why is social peace still so far removed from our reality? 

Peace is often performed, but not lived. What is the difference between doing peace and being peaceful? 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guests, Sister Dr. Jenna, Ann Dinan, and Rev. Carolyn Wilkins as they discuss “the missing concept” between connection to our higher consciousness and social/racial justice situations.

A peaceful world requires building safe and loving environments, but that requires the builders to have a true connection to what peace and love are. That’s where meditation comes in.

http://deeperleadershipinstitute.com/about-ann-dinan/ 

https://www.inspirationalministries.org

https://www.americameditating.org 

https://www.meditationmuseum.org

Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show by welcoming her audience and telling us her goal where she hopes to uncover, dismantle and eradicate racism. Before introducing her guests Rev. Dr. TLC gives us a brief introduction on today’s episode; where we look at mediation as a tool when dismantling racism. She asks the audience to try to center ourselves and find our breath; asking us to connect with our divine wisdom and sacred intelligence. She explains it’s that divine part of you that helps you to make intelligent choices. Rev. Dr. TLC asks the question, where does mediation show up when we talk about racial equality? She introduces her phenomenal guests, Sr. Dr. Jenna, Rev. Carolyn Wilkins, and Dr. Ann Dinan.  Sr. Dr. Jenna recently released her book, Meditation Intimate Experiences with the Divine Through Contemplative Practices, with her collaborators Rev. Wilkins, Dr. Dinan and Rev. Dr. TLC. Rev. Dr. TLC lists some of their accolades before jumping into this enlightened discussion. Sr. Dr. Jenna is the Founder and Director of the Brahma Kumaris  meditation Museum located in Washington, DC. Rev. Carolyn Wilkins is the Founder and spiritual Director of Inspirational Ministries. Dr. Ann is a certified executive coach. She helps us understand the deepest levels of peace and peacefulness. Rev. Dr. TLC explains how we can use mediation as a tool for grounding. Before the break, Sr. Dr. Jenna shares the message behind Rama Kumari where she looks to investigate the value of the soul. 

Segment 2 

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC talks about shared humanity and seeing the divinity in everyone. She asks her guests how we use mediation and our spirituality to help dismantle racism. Rev. Carolyn shares her activism during the time of the muder of George Floyd. She participated in a program called Breathe With Me which was a meditative approach to help process their pain. Carolyn discusses ways her program would check in on individuals for emotional support and how she doesn’t see that happen out in the world often. She tells us how breathing and meditation helped calm the emotionally hurt people she worked with. Sr. Jenna tells Carolyn what made her program so powerful for her. Sr. Jenna appreciated the message of understanding how powerful our breath can be at a time when we see a man pleading they can’t breathe. Sr. Jenna believes there needs to be a spiritual reawakening that can help us move the prejudice energy out of the narrative. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC shares why she practices breath work before starting each show. 

Segment 3

Coming back from the break, Dr. Ann shares her experience as an adoptive mother of two African American children with very different appearances. She began to observe racism through a different lens where it led her to a journey of undoing and then doing. She searched for more around peace and practicing peace, which led her to Sr. Jenna and Rev. Carolyn. Dr. Ann explains that her work is meant to connect meditation practices to peacefulness with the purpose of dismantling racism. Rev. Dr. TLC points out that when we self-reflect and connect with the soul determines our impact and how we respond to the world. She tells us the value of connecting with our higher selves and higher consciousness. Before the break, Dr. Jenna explains the meaning of algae which is an acronym that stands for anger, lust, greed, attachment, and ego. It’s a useful tool to use when you see your actions are influenced by those words. 

Segment 4

In the final segment, Rev. Dr. TLC continues the conversation with her guests about soul consciousness. Rev. Dr. TLC asks the question, where does accountability fall in place with forgiveness? Sr. Dr. Jenna comments that if you hurt and you hurt someone else you’ll feel the pain first. She points out that it’s not about forcing accountability to a person with a lack of knowledge and understanding. Sr. Dr. Jenna shares why, with the help of the other ladies, she created Meditation Intimate Experiences with the Divine Through Contemplative Practices. Sr. Dr. says when you become a better version of yourself it becomes difficult to stay quiet. Before the end of the segment, each lady shares their process in writing the book. You can get in touch with Sr. Dr. Jenna, Rev. Carolyn, and Dr. Ann by going to their websites which are listed above.

The audience will gain a deeper understanding of the mindset required to experience meaningful growth in any arena, but specifically the context of learning and unlearning about race. They should listen in to be better prepared to abandon the crutch of perfectionism. 

There is power in truth and transparency. The truth is that we have all been raised under oppressive systems, so we all have both learning and unlearning to do. The key to growth is fully accepting and recognizing that there is room for that growth to happen. Nurturing our expanding minds and hearts without feeding into the compulsion to judge or be “right” or “perfect” will produce the best results.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Monica Rodgers as they say “Yes to the Mess”! They will be delving into the importance of being willing to have messy conversations and accepting that there will be mistakes made on the journey. Being willing to grow means giving yourself permission to dive into the deep end of all the resources at your disposal and preparing for revelations as you peel back the layers of your own privilege.

Website:http://jointherevelation.com  

Podcast: http://podcast.jointherevelation.com 

Email: [email protected] 

Twitter: @trpwoman

Facebook: @revelationwoman

Instagram: @revelationwoman 

Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Segment 1

Before jumping into this intense discussion about perfectionism, Rev. Dr. TLC guides her audience and guest, Monica Rodgers, in a breathing exercise as a way to center ourselves and connect with our sacred intelligence. Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest Monica Rodgers as an advocate for the full actualization of women. She loves to inspire women to “just say yes.”  Monica is the host of the Revelation Project podcast and a life coach for women. Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica introduce the topic for today’s episode. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Monica what keeps her grounded when her work becomes challenging. Monica responds by saying yes to the mess, which allows her to accept that we don’t have to have it all handled. Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica discuss how women are sometimes subjected to fit a specific narrative that can lead to feelings of unworthiness or being less than our male counterparts. Monica shares that if you don’t take the opportunity to engage in a messy conversation,  you are abandoning yourself because there is something greater on the other side of the messiness. If you don’t deal with it in the moment you are going to stay in the mess even longer. 

Segment 2 

Monica shares with Rev. Dr. TLC, a time she describes as a dark night for the soul. Monica talks about a moment in her life where everything seemed to be falling apart. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Monica how she thinks she got there and her response was that she was not listening to her inner voice or following the signs leading to a crisis. Monica talks about resisting all femine aspects of herself and discovering why. Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica suggest giving yourself the permission to be curious and offer some compassion for the things you don’t have the answers for. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica talk about living in discomfort and how we can show up to help dismantle racism. 

Segment 3

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica continue their discussion on trance of unworthiness and how it relates to dismantling racism. Monica explains the connection between religious trauma and trance of unworthiness. They also talk about the pressures they face to fit the perfectionist narrative. Monica mentions the three P’s (pretty, proper, and polite) that she sees as a trend in white women’s personality. When compared to white women, black women give themselves permission to be in the mess. Monica speaks on the tolerance of women and how it can affect their day-to-day life. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC asks Monica how she sees life after those dark days when she thought she had it all. 

Segment 4

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica talk about steps women can take for inner work. First, recognizing the importance of understanding our body and listening to the clues they are sending them. Begin to be familiar with uncomfortable sensations and lean in to them if you are presented with a subject or conversation that is not in your comfort level. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Monica continue to talk about being in more alignment with your femininity. You thrive more because of our relationships. Don’t be afraid to indulge in the messiness and stray away from perfectionism. You can learn more about Monica at her website and all social media platforms under the name RevelationWoman.

The audience will learn from an expert about the physics of change and how they can potentially use it to become agents of awakening in the journey to embrace differences and dismantle racism. 

Racism and its complexities are continuously unfolding and being deciphered. Such a large-scale and nuanced cultural phenomenon needs to be analyzed from all possible angles if we wish to dismantle the systems that it dominates. 

The study of the infinite world of physics has uncovered and solved countless scientific problems. Is there a way it can be applied to the concept of racism, and used to eradicate it? 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, applied physics expert, Jennifer Hough! They will examine the physics behind the change, contrast, action, and awakening. Can our differences catalyze permanent positive change? How can we use physics to achieve quantum leap results in the journey of dismantling racism? 

WEBSITE - www.thewideawakening.com 

FB - https://www.facebook.com/WideAwakening/

Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC  begins the show with a weekly breathing exercise as a way to help center ourselves during difficult conversations. She then introduces her guest and friend, Jennifer Hough. Jennifer is the author of the book Unstuck and President of Wide Awakening. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about attending a workshop held by Jennifer. Rev. Dr. TLC speaks highly of Jennifer’s expertise and expressed where her inspiration for Dismantle Racism came from. Jennifer shares her passion in physics and how it can connect to dismantling racism. She continues to talk about her mission and how she focuses on helping others understand their purpose and ways in which they can affect a positive change.   

Segment 2 

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Jennifer discuss what it takes to create a movement. Jennifer defines a movement as something that includes all. She adds that in order to see a successful movement your timing has to be right, she also mentions consistently being “for something” and showing vulnerability is what it takes to create change. Rev. Dr. TLC and Jennifer talk about preparing yourself for those who are against your perspective and allowing yourself to have an open mind and heart. Before the break, Jennifer begins to talk about the foundational purpose of physics that connects to our spirituality. She explains how our reality is all tied together by love and gravity. Jennifer gives a visual explanation of the double slit experiment that shows us how we can lead with our biases and possibly fall in line to fit in with society, which can perpetuate the cycle of racism. 

Segment 3

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Jennifer continue to talk about the double slit experiment and its connection to spirituality. Jennifer begins to talk about the importance of our mindset and how we can’t live in fear. She talks about having a single focus like Martin Luther King and being relentless about your mission will create change. She adds that we are creators at a subatomic level and it’s within us to see change if we live up with a vision. Rev. Dr. TLC and Jennifer talk about the importance of an evidence journal and how it can help you visualize change. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Jennifer talk about the negative effects of living in fear and shame. Fear becomes the solution to staying stagnant and not living out our full potential. Instead use fear as a fuel to expand your perspective and create change. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about models of expansion that are available to us in our history books. Jennifer reiterates the importance of an evidence journal. She also mentions, from personal research, that the world is not stuck in its ways. Before the end of the show Jennifer shares her major takeaways with the audience and where to find her new book Unstuck. You can find Jennifer Hough on her website or through social media platforms.

The audience will gain a deeper understanding of the experiences within communities of color, especially those who have been affected by drug addiction, and receive insight about how they can stop perpetuating the ideals and supporting systems that contribute to the oppression of those communities. 

We must remember that racism is a means to hoard power. How does one ensure that certain people are robbed of their power? One does so by robbing them of their health, their wits, and their families (one's first ever support system). During the crack epidemic, sanctioned and perpetuated by the United States Government, black communities were torn apart. The disease of addiction throws lives into chaos. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Justin Reeves (JD the Author) as they discuss the unceasing effects of being at the mercy of "the streets" and how it results in an ongoing cycle of generational trauma, oppression, poverty, and mental suffering. JD the Author is a motivational speaker and writer of "Post Traumatic Streets Disorder", and a survivor of the streets himself. How can the cycle be survived and broken?

Instagram: @ _jdtheauthor 

website: www.jdtheauthor.com

Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Segment 1

Rev Dr. TLC begins the show by asking her audience to find their breath as a way to tune in and center themselves. She then introduces her guest Justin Reeves, also known as JD the Author. JD is a single father of three boys and Author of Post Traumatic Streets Disorder. Rev. Dr. TLC asks JD what are some practices that keep him grounded while overcoming these challenging obstacles. JD talks about his faith in God and how it helped restore his faith in the world. JD talks about his upbringing and having a drug addicted mother. He was put into the system as a baby and was adopted by ten. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and JD talked about the lure of the streets and how they get the addicted of young kids. JD describes it as a brotherhood or a bond and a way to protect yourself in the neighborhood. He also spoke of his experiences in juvy. 

Segment 2 

Rev. Dr. TLC reads a quote from JD’s book Post Traumatic Streets Disorder, which talks about growing up in the streets and feeling like the odds are being stacked against you. JD describes it as being forced to play Russian roulette and not dying. JD breaks down the meaning of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and how it stems from the normalization of pain and suffering. Rev. Dr. TLC asks JD what's one of the worst experiences he has seeing a crime. JD reflects back to his younger years at the park. He was nine years old when he heard a fight break out and saw someone pull out a gun, shooting a man dead. JD talks about the violence he endured and how he had to eventually change his mindset in order to get himself out of the streets. Before the break, JD discusses how he found his passion in writing and how in many ways it led to his healing. 

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and JD discuss the importance of changing your mindset in order to see change in yourself. JD talks about getting himself out of the streets and following his dreams and passions by changing his way of thinking. Rev. Dr. TLC spoke about traumatic experiences and how it can affect how we make choices in the future. JD told an experience from his childhood when he was forced to stay outside by his foster parents, who wouldn’t let him use the bathroom. He soiled himself and was forced to go back outside to play in his dirty clothes where he was bullied and humiliated by his peers.  Rev. Dr. TLC shared with the audience how this trauma can follow you into your adult life and affect the way you chose to live your life. JD talked about his history with crime and how his environment and lack of representation led him to believe he was nothing more than a delinquent. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and JD spoke about being complacent and how it can lead you to not living your full potential. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and JD talk about overcoming the odds. JD mentions he took courses and surrounded himself around intelligent people where he wasn't afraid to ask questions. He talks about finding support in therapy and in his business coach and finding the confidence to create his own publishing company. Rev. Dr. TLC reads another passage from JD’s book Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which talked about understanding failing is not failure. It’s never too late to start over. You can find JD on all social media platforms and on his book tour coming soon.

The audience will gain a deeper understanding of the experiences within Latin and Latin American communities, and receive insight about how they can stop perpetuating the ideals and supporting systems that contribute to the oppression of those communities. 

The impact of anti-blackness and colorism has been worldwide. Those with lighter skin are systematically and culturally favored in virtually every community of color, including those of Latin descent. 

The supremacy of whiteness and Western culture has had significant effects on the ways that Latinx people are treated by others outside of their communities as well as how they interact with each other within. 

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Daisy Torres, as they discuss colorism within the Latinx community, identifying as Puerto Rican, and the nuances of being born on the island versus the mainland, being bilingual versus speaking English only, and the struggles of imposter syndrome.

Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLC introduces her guest soon to be Dr. Daisy Torres. Rev. Dr. TLC talks about Daisy’s background. Having over 20 years in education, Daisy is dedicated to working with young people and being a voice for bilingual students. In 2019, Daisy published her first book I’ll See You On The Bridge, a bilingual children’s book that is great for pet lovers. She is the co-host of the podcast Cultural Flipside with former guest Kevin Booker. Daisy tells the audience how she became so passionate about her work and what keeps her grounded. She talks about her upbringing and how her parents instilled values shaped her as a student. Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss the issues in the education system and how they are not fully prepared for bilingual students. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss ways people of color show up and how they can perpetuate the cycle. They also mentioned how people of color are made to feel conscious of how they present themselves. 

Segment 2 

Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss how it’s common to see foriegn students not embrace their culture whether that be due to parental upbringing or the education system. Rev. Dr. TLC notices how the education system does not immerse it’s students in foriegn languages. Daisy mentions personal experiences of when authoritative figures suppress you from speaking their native language. Rev. Dr. TLC tells how it perpetuates the cycle of white supremacy and maintains the elitist mentality. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Daisy mention ways the education system can embrace bilingual students. They also talk about the effects of not embracing bilingual students and how an individual can fall behind academically when they are not properly supported. 

Segment 3

In this segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss ways in which school systems can develop ways to get to know their students without stripping their culture, whether that be by suppressing them from speaking their native tongue or not having the tools to communicate with foreign students in their native tongue. Rev. Dr. TLC connects these issues to former students who were forced to repeat courses because their degree wasn’t good enough for western culture. “It’s time for educators to say” “enough is enough'', says Rev. Dr. TLC. It’s time to devote time and money into translators and other tools that can help support forigne students. Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy segway the conversation to Daisy's book, I’ll See You On The Bridge. A bilingual children’s book that tells the story of a griefing boy who misses his dog, Lily. She created this book as a way to help educators and parents talk about grief with children. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss the issues of colorism within the Latinx community and the subtle comments or statements that are made within the community that perpetuate the cycle of glorifying western influences and culture. 

Segment 4

In the last segment, Daisy talks about some practices she’s noticed within the education system that stems from colorism. She talks about not seeing enough darker skin leaders with a voice or platform. Before the end of the segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Daisy discuss Daisy’s video podcast, Cultural Flipside. You can find the show on Facebook or Youtube. It’s a conversational show with professionals where they embrace their authentic self and talk about real issues within their communities. You can find Daisy Torres on Twitter or Facebook.

Self-reflection is a beautiful, difficult, and sometimes painful journey that can lead to freedom, significant growth, and harmonious relationships with others.

The end result of this process can have a profound impact on our spiritual awakening, 

especially as it relates to unraveling racism, past and present.

Journey with Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Hillary Larson, who will share her spiritual awakening and how unraveling racism prompted her to open a literacy center for gang kids.

She will share her discovery of family history that revealed the displacement of people of color from their homes and how this knowledge informs her commitment to dismantle racism.

Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

How many times have you seen God portrayed as a woman in the movies? With few exceptions, God is typically portrayed as a white male. How is the view of God related to racism and white supremacy?

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Monette Chilson, as they discuss the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and racism.

Monette argues that if one has difficulty seeing God as anything other than male, they likely have difficulty seeing God as anything other than white. Monette will discuss her partnership with Girl God Books and her passion to expand the worldview of how God is perceived and experienced.

Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show centering her audience with a breathing exercise. She then introduced her guest Monette Chilson. Chilson is part of a publishing group with Trisha Hendron where they publish books that focus on powerful women. Chilson is also active in the yoga community where she has written books and published in yoga magazines. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Chilson what grounds her. Chilson shares her biggest practice is breathing. Rev Dr. TLC and Chilson express how certain breathing techniques can make a difference on our body. Chilson shared how she found her passion, she talks about growing up in southern Texas and learning about religion where it is more male centric. She studied women missionaries hoping to find connections there, but didn’t connect with the words she was taught. By her mid twenties, Chilson stepped away from religion and found yoga. Before the break, Rev Dr. TLC shared a personal experience where people did not respect her position as a pastor and were looking for a male figure to lead.  

In this segment, Rev. Dr. TLC shared a passage that questions the roles of men and women in the bible. Chilson expresses her discomfort with the bible how certain stories undermine the role women play in society and culture, pointing to them as the originators of sin from Eve’s tempting Adam to partake in the forbidden fruit. She mentions Sofia, a character that came to her during a time where Chilson was trying to reconcile the two aspects of her life; yoga and religion. Chilson went on to talk about adapting the story of Lilith. She explored the story of Lilith as a way to create a voice for women who don’t submit. Before the break, Chilson shared how her religious community has received her work. She expresses that her mother is her biggest supporter while her father is proud but doesn’t fully understand the message.

Rev. Dr. TLC and Chilson continue to talk about the connections within religion, racism and the patriarchy. They begin to discuss the lack of inclusivity of race and gender surrounding religion. Rev. Dr. TLC tells a brief story of Noah and his sons. Rev. Dr. TLC explains that Noah’s sons were cursed and the Children of Ham were described to be darker. Leading to the perception that black people are cursed because of the color of their skin. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Chilson express how we continue to perpetuate the cycle when we fail to correct our actions and language.

In the last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC mentions a workshop that Chilson will be a part of that begins January 13th, 2022. Chilson expresses her purpose and why she wanted to partner with her friend, Traci, to help continue to tell women’s stories and lived experiences. Rev. Dr. TLC and Chilson continue to talk about the workshop and what people can expect from the course. Before the end of the segment, Chilson offers some advice for people who are overwhelmed and don’t know where to start in dismantling racism. She suggests starting with your bookshelf and getting rid of works that don’t align with your beliefs because words and perspectives matter. Rev. Dr. TLC says it can be a positive experience because it can open you up to see things differently.

There is power in truth and transparency. The truth is that we have all been raised under oppressive systems, so we all have both learning and unlearning to do.

The key to growth is fully accepting and recognizing that there is room for that growth to happen. Nurturing our expanding minds and hearts without feeding into the compulsion to judge or be “right” or “perfect” will produce the best results.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest Tracie Jae as they say “Yes to the Mess!" They will be delving into the importance of being willing to have messy conversations and accepting that there will be mistakes made on the journey.

Being willing to grow means giving yourself permission to dive into the deep end of all the resources at your disposal and preparing for revelations as you peel back the layers of your own privilege.

Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Rev. Dr. TLC begins the show by introducing her guest, Traci Jae, who is also known as the “Quiet Rebel”. Traci Jae has started conversations to help change the status quo. She created 100 Voices, a guided conversation where women shared their personal cultural experiences.Traci Jae shares her go to practices for grounding herself. Silence is a way for Traci Jae to clear her mind and reset. She also mentions the Labyrinths Society where she currently serves as the region's representative. She shares that labyrinth is a way for her to meditate. Lastly, Traci Jae blows bubbles as a way to remember her breath and a way to watch the things that hinder her float away. Before the break, Traci Jae shares how she got the nickname “Quiet Rebel”. She connects the name to being an introvert and fighting against injustice. Rev. Dr. TLC and Traci Rae discuss ways to get involved and use your voice

Coming back from the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Traci Rae discuss how Traci Rae curated 100 Voices. Traci Rae talks about her doubts in developing the event when it came close to the date and failed to reach her goal. Traci shared a moment she had while walking the labyrinth in her city three days before the event. She talks about a powerful message that made her realize she was concerned about the wrong thing. Before the break, Traci Rae discusses reaching her goal, the success of the event, and how it landed her an offer to repeat the project in Seattle.

Traci Jae lists honest, urgent, meaningful, and nuance as the meaning of h.u.m.a.n. They discuss what urgent means to Traci Jae. She defines urgency as something of personal importance. She clarifies that urgency doesn't have to equal abruptness. It’s an internal alert to take action. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Traci Jae talk about the meaning of nuance, the concept of centering one's lived experience. They talked about the hierarchy of despair, putting personal pain above others.

In the last segment, Traci Rae explains her acronym for love. She says Listen, Observe your own biases, Venture into unfamiliar territory, and Expect the best. Traci Rae believes following those guides can help for a healthy conversation; no matter the subject. Rev. Dr. TLC asks Traci Jae how she gets people to acknowledge their own biases. Traci Jae says noticing when something makes internal bells go off; maybe there's a bias to be addressed. Rev. Dr. TLC and Traci Jae discuss Traci Jae’s project, Liberation: Freeing ourselves from racism and patriarchy, with friend and co-creator Monica Chilson. It is a six week program that begins January 13th, 2022. At the end of the segment, Traci Jae left us with a blessing. “Thank you & Amen”.

We have seen great progress in the journey to racial equality in the past few decades. There are more black students and students of color entering and graduating from institutions of higher education than ever before.

But true racial equity in higher education does not mean inserting BIPOC into systems built on ideals of white supremacy and celebrating when they survive those systems. It means building institutions with values and procedures that are meant to give everyone an equal chance to succeed and thrive.

Join Rev. Dr. TLC and her guest, Rev. Michael A. Hunt as they discuss what needs to be done to eradicate racism in higher education. They will examine Rev. Hunt’s journey to developing the Holistic Critical Mentoring theoretical framework, including The McNair Scholars Program & dismantling the GREs (Graduate Record Examinations). 

A key to dismantling racism in higher education is to remove barriers that were created to limit racial diversity in higher education and that maintain the status quo of white supremacy.

Tune in for this important conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Segment 1

Rev. Dr. TLc introduces her guest Rev. Michael Hunt. Hunt is an educator and holistic critical mentor. Hunt works with students at the McNair Scholars Program with the University of Maryland. Hunt is studying to obtain his PHD at UMBC for Language Literature and Culture. Hunt shares what keeps him grounded while fighting for justice. Hunt talks about his ancestors and how he looks to them for guidance. Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt talk about the importance of knowing your ancestors and where you came from. Before the break, Hunt talks about the Mcnair program and how it is geared towards first generation and low income students.

Segment 2

Coming back from the break, Hunt shares what fills his passion in his profession. Connecting with the students' lived experiences brings him back to when he was a student at the program and the mentors who were invested in him. Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt talk about Hunt’s passion to help others. They went on to discuss the progression of the students and how their test scores are affected. Hunt begins to talk about creating a space where students learn to advocate for themselves. Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt connect cultural differences and how black children are brought up and conditioned not to advocate for themselves. Before the break Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt discuss trauma and how it follows and affects you throughout life unless you acknowledge it and learn to do the personal work.

Segment 3

Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt continue their conversation on stereotype threat. They go on to talk about how trauma can affect a black student's performance and why we should recognize some tests should be out of the curriculum. Hunt talks about UMBC and the resources they are providing for their students to succeed. Before the break, Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt discussed the importance of understanding the depths of systemic racism.

Segment 4

In this last segment, Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt discuss more on Hunt’s holistic mentoring model. Hunt talks about how it requires self reflection. He says it centers the voice of the mentee and teaches the mentor. Rev. Dr. TLC and Hunt discuss Hunt’s definition of white supremacy. Before the end of the show, Hunt talks about his silent protest and his disappointment in the education system. Hunt ended the show with wise words: “For all those listening, go knowing that you are more than enough. That you have what it takes. You are surrounded by a community of people that not only loves you but are rooting for you and will also help you in dismantling those things that are hindering your blessing. Go forth knowing you are loved.”