One Voice Evolving | Kim Brassor

This episode of the podcast offers a compelling and hopeful perspective on advancing racial equity. Dr. Nikki Lanier's approach, grounded in grace and compassion, provides a roadmap for women to lead meaningful change without alienating those around them. As we look toward a future where Black and Hispanic populations will become the demographic majority, the urgency of this work cannot be overstated. Join us in this enlightening discussion and discover how you can contribute to a more equitable and inclusive world.

For more insights and resources, be sure to check out the full episode and explore the initiatives of the Rare Woman Collective. Together, we can create lasting change and build a world where racial equity is not just an aspiration but a reality.

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Today our guest is Lynn Schussler-Williams, who is a certified Reset-It specialist, speaker, and author. Lynn teaches a remarkable process to release what doesn't belong to you and changes perspectives and results. For over 20 years Lynn has worked with individuals and groups, helping them accelerate results, create richer, more fulfilling lives. She's on a mission to help people learn to reset their programming and conditioning that holds them back or keeps them stuck. She and I are both involved with the RAARE Woman Collective, which is headed by Dr. Nikki Lanier.

Our racial equity focus is being absorbed by the greater movement of women of all races, nationalities, backgrounds, religions, political structure coming together for a common good and a common goal. So for about the next 84 days, we are going to be giving our listeners tips, tools, and tricks to help you get unstuck from uncomfortable places, so you can keep moving forward in harmony with our sisters around us. Now, our intention is that this doesn't stop at 84 days, but that this is the catalyst that brought us together in a way that nothing else could have, so that we can then move for the good of all, going forward in a much more effective and much more organized manner.

Lynn is the author of the nationally recognized book 9. Little words to change your results, releasing old patterns and moving forward with 3 short phases as seen in Oprah magazine. She is a recognized speaker on topics, and champion of women entrepreneurs, women in leadership, women in business. 

Please enjoy this time with us. It's conversational, it's personal. It's a little political, and it is a safe space for you to begin to examine what it is you want out of this one and only life for yourselves, for your community, and in my case, for your children and your grandchildren, but especially your granddaughters.

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Explore how to process emotions within your body to overcome trauma and create a life of freedom and joy. Unleash your true potential and break free from generational and collective traumas.

With the conversation shifting here at One Voice Evolving, there's been a natural evolution of including political dialogue in our discussions and topics. As a result of this, it was timely to undergird this expansion with a close look at how somatic healing can aide in our quest to foster healthy civil discourse.

Tara Hettrick is a somatic healing coach dedicated to helping high-achieving, heart-centered individuals uncover their true essence and reach their full potential. Using a blend of behavioral, unconscious, mental, and emotional techniques,

Tara guides clients towards clarity, joy, freedom, and the ultimate reclamation of self. Rooted in the wisdom of the body and intuition, her approach honors each unique journey. Tara supports clients in embracing their inner queen or king, transforming emotional blocks into catalysts for growth, and leading lives of purpose and fulfillment. With Tara, clients delve deep, release limitations, and empower themselves to shine brightly.

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Have you ever been told you were too much, high maintenance or not enough?

Based on the viral video that birthed the Too Much Woman movement, Gina Hatzis was featured in a Los Angeles article as one of the 3 most important events to empower women in 2019 which is the year that I met her.

We recorded the day after 'Answer the Call 2024' white women's call occurred and It was a fascinating conversation. Gina tells us that the power of the Phoenix isn't just that it rose from the ashes but that it was brave enough to set its own nest on fire. The energy and the enthusiasm and the movement that is arising among women in our country right now is going to shift this planet.

Be part of it. Gina's passion is contagious and her commitment is clear. Get the word out that we are in this together.

This is a message whose time has come.

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Meet Laurel K. Rutledge, your Chief Navigation Officer™! She's not your average coach. She’s your business and organizational strategy consultant and advisor with some super deep coaching mixed in. With a background in in accounting, consulting, risk management, and HR, across multiple industries, Laurel is the secret sauce for successful business owners.

Holding a myriad of professional certifications, she is a graduate of The Center for Houston’s Future Business/Civic Leadership Forum and a member of the NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center’s Milestone Circles. Laurel is intent upon using her expertise to help woman business owners/co-owners step into their CEO energy and build the businesses and cultures they wish to work in.

The key to success is Laurel’s AlignmentVisionAction© Model, based on her nearly 30 years of corporate experience. It is the framework for connecting strategies to intentional actions leading to expected outcomes. As her entrepreneur, individual and corporate clients can attest, whether you are building a business, a career or a life, AVA© is the key. When she's not serving business owners and corporate leaders through retained strategic services, intensives, or customized programs, Laurel is working on the next iteration of her long-running podcast, listening to other podcasts or learning something new to share with her clients. And maybe throwing in some reading and attempts to work on her golf game in the mix.

Enjoy the rich conversation!

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What is intersectionality? Intersectionality is a concept coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989 to describe how various forms of social subcategories, such as race, gender, and class, intersect to create unique dynamics and effects. When we recognize that individuals can't be defined by a single aspect of their identity, we begin to see the full picture of their lived experiences.

This deeper understanding enables us to address the complex realities of discrimination and oppression. This is particularly true in this political season. The ‘gotcha’ mentality comes from a biopic perspective on humanity - there’s one way, the right way, my way. That has never been helpful for creating safe spaces for people to connect.

I share about intersectionality and civil discourse and how we can have a significant impact living in a racial world.

In this 10th episode of our podcast, I reflect on the first episodes and zero in on the past month's conversations and eagerly share my learnings and areas of growth in leading the mission of One Voice Evolving to come to fruition.

Thank you for being on this journey with me. I invite you to like, share, comment and subscribe so we can join together to advance the important work of racial equity.

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Today our topic is “Courageous Discomfort: how to have important brave life-changing conversations about race and racism.

Our guest is Shanterra McBride who is an international teacher speaker author and preacher with expertise in youth development diversity and inclusion. Over a decade ago she founded Marvelous University working with young people from all backgrounds on life coaching, success planning, mentorship and leadership development. She also engages adults with youth to ensure that they are well equipped and trusted allies in the lives of young people.

Courageous Discomfort the book is written by a black woman and a white woman who ask and answer 20 common uncomfortable but critical questions about racism. Many people struggle to have honest conversations about race even those who consider themselves allies or identify as anti-racist.

For anyone who wants to have better more productive discussions, Courageous Discomfort is an empowering handbook that teaches you how to do just that Shantera and co-author Rosalind Weisman also have published a 52 week journal for reflection and to take appropriate action and it's a wonderful a self-study course or something that you can share with small group in your community. Shanterra’s purpose in life is to mend motivate and empower people young and young at heart to believe they are without reservation completely marvelous. And that is our desire for you So whether you are young or young at heart

Come and join us for this impressive conversation and check out our website at www.onevoiceevolving.com/resources for more.

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This week our guest is author Melody LeBaron who wrote “Transforming Death: Creating Sacred Space.” She brings a distinct background and describes how the intersection of privilege, patriarchy, and colonialism intersect with her spirituality and activism in today's world.

The unique part is the intersection of the grief work that she has done on end of life, and the way that we experience that grief in our bodies, both individually and communally, in our societal constructs, constructs whether that's patriarchy or colonialism, or racism or religion. And we talk about all of those things, and the intersection and the evolution of a life through all of that, and how that makes us uniquely equipped today to make a difference in advancing racial equity in our lifetime.

Melody specializes in helping white women feel motivated to explore their own consciousness and release. Old conditioning. She explains practical ways through somatic healing or body work for clearing grief in our individual and collective pain. We know you'll appreciate her no-nonsense approach to advancing true racial equity in our lifetime.

Please like comment, share and subscribe, and be sure to visit our website site and be sure to visit our website at www.onevoiceevolving.com/resources for her recommendations.

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Our topic for today is Raising Children in a Racist World. Meet Tracey Butler-Johnson. Tracey has been drawn to this work for as long as she can remember. We talk about how she was raised in Brooklyn and how she met her husband and how their family navigated interracial marriage, and then how they are raising their child in a very liberal part of DC.

And yet still at the age of 3 their child was exposed to racism. Tracey is known for her TikTok presence and that was where I first stumbled across her. She is direct and unapologetically for racial equity and empathy along the way. I love her presentation; I love her smile; and we agree that white people in America need to acknowledge how deeply embedded white supremacy culture is in the United States and that there are ways to deconstruct that in our families in our homes, in our organizations, our churches, and our workplaces.

And so how do we recognize it? Where do we get support and how do we undo it in our lifetime?

Join us for the conversation. Take notes.

There'll be resources at the end and you can always find resources on our webpage at onevoiceevolving.com. We hope you'll join us and enjoy the podcast and make sure that you like comment and share with your friends and family. Enjoy!

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Join me in this raw and relatable video as I give you a glimpse into my life behind the scenes. Discover how I navigate the joys and challenges of advocating for racial equity while juggling multiple responsibilities. Stay tuned for insights and inspiration on making a difference in your day-to-day life.

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