Ep. 87 Explore how Marie Cannon, a dynamic Black professional woman excelling in a male-dominated industry, balances her multifaceted life while championing radical self-care. As the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services for Erie County, Marie's journey towards prioritizing her health amid the loss of friends to various health conditions is an inspiring testament to self-care.

Embracing a holistic approach encompassing mind, body, and soul, Marie unveils her self-care routine and her empowering voyage towards embracing the liberating magic of the word "no." Gain valuable insights into setting boundaries and how others respond to your self-care choices.

For Black professional women like you seeking to make themselves a top priority, Marie shares a transformative three-step process:

Join Marie Cannon and host Kelly Marie on their self-care journey, using the guide "Self-Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept & Prioritize Your Mind, Body, & Soul (Self Care for Black Women Series)" by Oludara Adeeyo. Discover how they support one another, discussing implementation strategies and overcoming obstacles.

"The Self-Care for Black Women" offers over 150 exercises, ensuring that you can boldly choose to put yourself first. Whether you require a quick energy boost during the day, are navigating burnout, or need to process microaggressions, this book equips you with the tools to find inner peace.

In this episode, Kelly Marie references an insightful article that delves into the pivotal roles Black women assume in the workplace, both as catalysts for change and as targets when challenges arise:

"Black Women in the Workplace: We Cannot Be Your Shield and Your Target"

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Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC

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Produced & edited by Jazzy T IG @Jazzytonair 

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