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Thank you to everyone who tuned into our live!

In this powerful LIVE Season 1 Finale of Living in 3D Power, Amber and Emma gather in real time to celebrate the journey so far—through outfit roasts, creative dreams, Aretha singalongs, and the joy of building something together.

But this finale drops on a heavy day.

With the passing of HR 1, the social safety net is being shredded. The expansion of ICE is being funded. Resources are being stripped from working-class families and handed to the already powerful. And for many of us, especially Black and Brown communities, this is not new, but it is devastating.

That’s why this episode is the both/and.

We laugh. We reflect. We hold space for grief and still honor the fullness of our joy.

Emma reminds us that freedom looks like fun, and our stories remind us that reclaiming creativity is a form of resistance. This is what it means to raise children who don’t wait for permission to be free, and what it means to remember our own brilliance in the process.

Join us as we look back, laugh loud, and look ahead to what’s next.

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Chapters:

• 03:27 Favorite Episodes and Viewer Q&A
• 06:30 Reflecting on the Podcast Journey
• 09:02 Emma’s Glasses and Family Dynamics
• 12:16 The Power of Creativity and Taking Breaks
• 16:41 Key Moments and Lessons Learned
• 25:16 Live Viewer Interaction and Standout Moments
• 29:28 The Struggles of Wash Day
• 32:26 What’s Next for the Podcast
• 34:49 The Wisdom of Youth
• 39:10 Emma’s Dream Guest List
• 41:41 Creating a Safe Environment
• 51:07 Designing the Future: Emma’s Fashion Aspirations
• 57:35 Final Thoughts + Chicken Nugget Wisdom

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In this special announcement, Emma takes the mic with candlelight creativity, a splash of 90s R&B, and big news:

 🎉 We’re celebrating our 25th episode with our first interactive livestream!

Tomorrow, we’re going LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok to close out Season 1 of Living in 3D Power — and we want you with us.

This short teaser includes:

• A shoutout to all of YOU for your support
• A preview of what’s to come during the live episode
• A Toni Morrison candle moment (because of course)
• A surprise singalong Emma didn’t know was still recording 😄

🗓️ Live Season Finale Details
Thursday, July 3
6PM EST
Streaming on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok
Join us for real-time reflections, favorite moments, and audience Q&A!

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and Special Announcements
 01:29 – Details of the Live Podcast
 02:22 – Engagement and Interaction Plans
 02:48 – Candle Talk and Creativity (feat. Toni Morrison)
 03:36 – Final Reminders and Surprise Singalong

Watch the Live Episode Here:
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LinkedIn → www.linkedin.com/in/aninclination/ 

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This week’s episode is a radiant reflection on creativity, belonging, and legacy. Emma and I share what it meant to witness and hold space for the incredible King Prolifik during his BECAUSE… I’M BLVCK art exhibit. Together, we explore what it means to be seen, to create without permission, and to live as if our very existence is abundant.

Featuring powerful quotes from King Prolifik:

• “You are abundance. Not because of what you produce, but because you exist.”
• “A lesser version of me doesn’t have a price tag.”

Emma brings her own “chicken nugget wisdom” to the mic:

“All of us are creative. We just don’t know it yet.”

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why reclaiming your creativity is a radical act
• Raising creative Black daughters in a world that tries to shrink them
• The sacredness of being seen as art
• Childhood artistry, digital expression, and the power of spontaneity
• The emotional resonance of King Prolifik’s gallery and live painting

Chapters

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01:10 Reflecting on King Prolifik's Art Exhibit
03:17 Emma and Art: A Personal Journey
06:39 Creative Conversations and Inspirations
13:36 Art Classes and Creative Growth
17:25 Digital Art and Family Creativity
24:33 King Prolifik's Wisdom and Impact
28:19 Reflecting on Childhood Creativity
31:20 Exploring Artistic Expression
37:15 The Power of Art to Change the World
41:24 Creating Through Adversity
47:51 Encouraging Spontaneity and Creativity
50:37 Final Thoughts and Invitations

Curiosity Cards

• What stories have you been told (or believed) about who gets to be an artist?
• How does art connect to your values and your voice?
• How do you know when you’re creating from truth?
• How will you keep making space for creative freedom, especially when the world tries to box you in?

Suggest Podcast Questions

References

• New Sunday Rhythm: Treating Ourselves Like Art: Bryan "King Prolifik" Hickman II on Liberation, Black Love & Teaching Through Art
• Procreate
• Free resources to help you lead and live authentically

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This week’s episode invites you into a tender and joy-filled conversation between Amber and Emma as they reflect on Maya’s Sweet 16, summer adventures, and the power of Juneteenth. From the elegance of a princess tea party to the deep resonance of freedom, this episode blends playfulness and purpose in only the way this intergenerational duo can.

Chapters

00:37 – Emma's Reflection on Juneteenth
02:45 – Summer Bucket List Ideas
07:42 – Maya's Sweet 16 Princess Tea Party
13:59 – Emma's Role as the Butler
21:28 – Reflecting on the Sweet Sixteen Tea Party
24:05 – The Significance of Juneteenth
28:11 – Creating Joyful Traditions
33:42 – The Meaning of Freedom
42:24 – Closing Thoughts and Invitations

Curiosity Cards

• Why do we have Sweet 16 parties?
• What do you think Juneteenth teaches us about joy?
• What’s one joy-filled tradition you want to create or continue for those coming into adulthood?
• What does freedom feel like, especially during this month?

Suggest Podcast Questions

References

• Free resources to help you lead and live authentically

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In this heartfelt, hilarious, and wisdom-filled episode, Emma returns to the mic after a short break to kick off summer vacation with side-eyes, real talk, and her signature honesty.

Together, we explore joy in its simplest form, the power of being seen and celebrated, and what it looks like to grow in truth-telling, even when it’s messy. Emma drops the mic with a line that will stick with you all week: “Don’t. Be. A. Robot.”

This conversation invites you to slow down, tune in, and honor what it means to be fully human.

Chapters

03:19 – Swimming Adventures
04:46 – Summer Bucket Lists and Activities
11:27 – End of School Year Reflections
20:23 – Truth Telling and Trust
24:40 – Addressing Trust and Communication Issues
26:10 – Understanding Central Auditory Processing Disorder
27:48 – The Importance of Empathy and Trust
29:33 – Rethinking Vacation and Leisure
31:33 – Connecting with Nature and Mindfulness
34:25 – The Value of Emotional Expression
37:04 – Emma's Wisdom and Reflections
46:05 – Concluding Thoughts and Invitations

Curiosity Cards

• Now that I’m on summer break, what’s one thing I’m really hoping that I can do during these next couple weeks?
• Some people tell Mommy that I’m “wise.” But I wonder...what’s one thing I hope people remember about me that has nothing to do with being smart or perfect?
• If someone asked me, “Hey, what’s your podcast really about?,” what would I tell them?

Suggest Podcast Questions

References

• The Apology Language Quiz
• Free resources to help you lead and live authentically

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This episode continues our four-part Substack truth-telling series, The Cost and Calling of Living in Your Truth. In Part 2, I reflect on a rupture in our home—one that caught me off guard and pushed me to ask: What does it mean to repair without pretending? I explore the emotional labor of choosing restoration over retreat and what happens when honesty isn't elegant, but necessary.

From leadership to parenting, I unpack how emotional honesty challenges us to move beyond defensiveness into deeper relationship. And I invite you to consider: what does it take to stay present when everything in you wants to walk away?

This one is tender, y’all. But it’s also sacred.

Chapters

[00:53] Recap of Previous Episodes in the Series

[02:36] Exploring Part Three: When Truth Feels Overwhelming

[04:53] Emotional Honesty in Relationships

[06:06] Leadership, Friendship, and Calling People In

[10:44] Parenting, Generational Norms, and Emotional Intelligence

[19:53] What It Means to Repair Without Pretending Nothing Happened

[26:25] Staying Present in the Middle of the Mess

[28:40] How Unprocessed Trauma Can Spill Onto Others

[29:30] The Power of Spiritual Grounding and Somatic Tools

[32:03] Disrupting Narratives and Knowing What’s Yours to Carry

[35:11] From Resistance to Restoration

[43:14] Co-Creation, Curiosity, and Waking the Sleeping Giants

[47:29] What Kind of World Are We Racing Toward?

[52:49] Final Reflections + Collective Invitation

Curiosities (Journal, Reflect, or Discuss):

1. What narratives have I internalized about what a “good” parent or leader should never say out loud?
2. What parts of myself have been made to feel “too much,” and where did that belief begin?
3. What would it mean to repair without pretending nothing happened?
4. Where am I being invited to stay present—even when it’s messy?
5. What structures am I co-creating that reflect the world I want to leave behind?
6. What kind of world am I racing toward—and what needs to shift in me to help build it?

Suggest Podcast Questions

Resources

• Pods and Pod Mapping Exercise by Mia Mingus
• “Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution” by MLK

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This week’s episode took an unexpected turn. I sat down to reflect on my four-part Substack series on truth-telling, only to realize the truth needed more time than I imagined.

In Part 1 of this sacred two-part offering, I read from the first two letters: Choosing Integrity Over Appeasement and Emotional Honesty is Leadership, and answered the same questions I ask my community every week. 

What came up was raw, real, and deeply rooted in lived experience from my childhood conditioning around silence to the cost of truth-telling in professional spaces. These aren’t just reflections. They’re reckonings.

Chapters

00:34 – Living in 3D Power: Episode 20

01:53 – The Cost and Calling of Living in Your Truth

06:22 – Choosing Integrity Over Appeasement

09:01 – Respectability and Silence

16:06 – Values and Personal Critique

23:10 – Navigating Criticism with Curiosity

23:58 – Reflections on School Psychology

25:25 – Empowering Students to Speak Up

27:24 – Creating Safe Spaces in the Workplace

32:03 – Emotional Honesty and Leadership

38:27 – Challenging Harmful Work Cultures

46:13 – Final Thoughts and Reflections

Suggest Podcast Questions

Resources

• Let’s Replace Cancel Culture with Accountability | Sonya Renee Taylor | TEDxAuckland - YouTube [SOME PROFANITY]
• I’ve Been Called Out For Causing Racial Harm. What Do I Do Now? (forbes.com)
• Yellowface, Whitewashing, and the History of White People Playing Asian Characters | Teen Vogue
• Media Diversity | Asian Americans Advancing Justice (advancingjustice-aajc.org)
• RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now – HarperCollins

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How Courage Grows When Someone Believes in You, Even Before You Believe in Yourself

Fresh off her first keynote, Emma shares what it felt like to be the youngest person in the room and how the voices of over 200 seventh-grade girls helped her push through her fear. From “butterflies in the heart” to bold truths about self-confidence, this episode explores the quiet power of being seen, celebrated, and called on, especially when you’re still shaking.

Together, Amber and Emma talk about confidence, compliments, intergenerational healing, and why baking (yes, baking) might be Emma’s next brave move.

This conversation is filled with laughter, truth-telling, gentle coaching, and the real-time unfolding of what it means to do something afraid, with love in the room.

Chapters:

02:58 – Emma's Perspective on Facing Fear

03:55 – Reflections on Courage and Community

12:33 – Emma's Musical Talent

16:05 – Challenges and Triumphs of Being Seen

18:04 – Respect and Titles: A Generational Perspective

20:26 – The Impact of Belief: Confidence and Support

23:08 – Celebrating Small Wins: The Journey of Growth

25:19 – The Power of Compliments: Confidence vs. Cockiness

30:55 – Emma's Wisdom: Courage and Community

32:18 – Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Curiosity Card Prompts for Reflection:

* Can you remember a time someone cheered for you?

* What did it feel like in your body and heart when they believed in you?

* What are you really good at, even if you sometimes forget?

* What’s something you’re proud of, even if it’s just for fun?

* When someone says they believe in you, how does that change how you feel?

* What’s one brave thing you want to try next?

References

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." —2 Timothy 1:7

* A space to be seen at the 6th Annual Teenage Girls Empowerment Summit

* When Girls Are Seen, We All Begin to Heal: A Mother–Daughter Keynote on Voice, Belonging, and Becoming

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In this special LIVE keynote episode (filmed by We & Company), Dr. Amber Sessoms and her 10-year-old daughter Emma take the stage at the Millersville Ware Center in front of over 200 seventh-grade girls as part of the School District of Lancaster Teenage Empowerment Summit, founded by Mrs. Vondol Hammond. Together, they share stories, affirmations, and unfiltered wisdom on what it means to dream without limits, embrace identity, and rise with authenticity.

This episode is filled with laughter, vulnerability, generational truth-telling, and deep joy. Emma receives her first speaker check and shares her heart on art, courage, and why she wants to end bullying. It's a conversation you won't forget.

Chapters:

01:11 – Emma’s Dreams and Aspirations

04:07 – The Live Podcast Begins + Audience Energy

05:02 – What Is Freedom Dreaming?

14:23 – Balancing School, Rest, and Big Dreams

20:39 – Curiosity, Imagination, and Being a Perpetual Toddler

22:32 – Mindfulness & Belly Breathing with Emma

24:35 – Doubting Ourselves and Imposter Syndrome

28:45 – Embracing Authenticity, Identity, and Self-Belonging

31:40 – Emma’s Dream to End Bullying + Confidence Building

37:00 – Affirmations + The Call and Response: I Am the Dream Without Limits

Curiosity Card Prompts for Reflection:

* What do you think grown-ups forget about dreaming?

* What helps you stay connected to your imagination when life feels overwhelming?

* What are some of the voices that make you doubt your dreams?

* If your dream could change the world (even in a small way) what would that look like?

References

“You only are free when you realize you belong no place — you belong every place — no place at all.” —Maya Angelou

* Does Your Face Light Up? Toni Morrison on Oprah

* Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination by Robin D. G. Kelley

* The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves by Shawn A. Ginwright

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Sparked by a listener’s question—“Where does your confidence come from?”—Emma responds from the heart, reminding us all: “You have a voice too. Let it shine.”

From rapid-fire fun to deep reflections on emotional honesty, authenticity, school dress codes, and childhood dreams, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that confidence isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.

Amber and Emma explore:

* What it means to feel seen, heard, and held.

* How adults can affirm and protect a child’s light.

* Why we must stop performing safety in spaces that ask us to shrink.

Whether you're a leader, parent, educator, or just someone on the path of healing, this episode invites you to pause, listen, and recommit to your truth.

Chapters:

05:02 – Rapid Fire Questions with Emma

07:02 – Emma Interviews Mom

13:40 – Emma’s Early Realization of Her Voice

16:07 – The Importance of Authenticity and Encouraging Talents

20:10 – Emma’s Talk Show Idea and School Presentation

25:05 – Emma’s Principal for a Day Rule Change

27:43 – Empowering Student Voices

28:48 – Parental Perspectives on Children’s Interests

33:47 – Creative Expression and DIY Projects

38:41 – Fashion and Personal Style

43:40 – The Power of Music and Dance

45:11 – The Importance of Using Your Voice

Curiosity Card Prompts for Reflection

* When did I first realize my voice mattered?

* What does it mean to let your light shine?

* If I had my own talk show, what would I call it?

* Finish this sentence: My voice is important because...

References

* Anne with an E

* Kiwi boxes

* Beauty and a Beat by Justin Beiber, featuring Nicki Minaj

* Free resources to help you lead and live authentically

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