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Intentional Conversations With Melissa Smith | Ep. 18
It was an honor to welcome Melissa Smith to the Intentional Conversations vodcast. We hope you enjoy the encore presentation of her live vodcast.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM MELISSA:
1. In order for DEI change to be made, it takes all of us - not just the person with "the title".
2. Passion only carries us so far... what are the ways you are equipping yourself to do the work?
3. Many feel pressured to fit into the existing narrative in order to get ahead, but it can take a toll on your self-esteem and self-concept.
4. Healing, hope and liberation should be the goal.
5. Data shows Black women have a disproportionate rate of mental and physical illness and a lot of that stems from stress - you have to set boundaries and decide to "take a break" for self care.
6. Self-development means prioritizing boundaries, resting, advocating, practicing, and creating psychologically-safe space for yourself and others.
7. Be aware of the "emotional tax" you can impose on yourself in an effort to assimilate.
8. Resting is a form of resistance - usually power is associated with busyness. Women of color have to work twice as hard to get ahead, which can weigh on your mental health.
9. Set a path to become authentically grounded.
10. Get real with YOURSELF and THEN you can talk about disrupting the systems of oppression.
11. Have transparent conversations at the forefront and have them facilitated with thought leaders if needed.
12. A work/life blend is important so you can intentionally support, and show up, for both your colleagues at work and your family.
13. You don't have to feel alone in the work - there are SO MANY DEI practitioners, forums, counselors and organizations available to nourish you and help you do the work!
CONNECT WITH MELISSA:
CONNECT WITH NIKA WHITE CONSULTING:
YouTube
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By Nika White ConsultingIt was an honor to welcome Melissa Smith to the Intentional Conversations vodcast. We hope you enjoy the encore presentation of her live vodcast.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM MELISSA:
1. In order for DEI change to be made, it takes all of us - not just the person with "the title".
2. Passion only carries us so far... what are the ways you are equipping yourself to do the work?
3. Many feel pressured to fit into the existing narrative in order to get ahead, but it can take a toll on your self-esteem and self-concept.
4. Healing, hope and liberation should be the goal.
5. Data shows Black women have a disproportionate rate of mental and physical illness and a lot of that stems from stress - you have to set boundaries and decide to "take a break" for self care.
6. Self-development means prioritizing boundaries, resting, advocating, practicing, and creating psychologically-safe space for yourself and others.
7. Be aware of the "emotional tax" you can impose on yourself in an effort to assimilate.
8. Resting is a form of resistance - usually power is associated with busyness. Women of color have to work twice as hard to get ahead, which can weigh on your mental health.
9. Set a path to become authentically grounded.
10. Get real with YOURSELF and THEN you can talk about disrupting the systems of oppression.
11. Have transparent conversations at the forefront and have them facilitated with thought leaders if needed.
12. A work/life blend is important so you can intentionally support, and show up, for both your colleagues at work and your family.
13. You don't have to feel alone in the work - there are SO MANY DEI practitioners, forums, counselors and organizations available to nourish you and help you do the work!
CONNECT WITH MELISSA:
CONNECT WITH NIKA WHITE CONSULTING:
YouTube