This is a conversation rooted in what it means to have your soul connected with someone else who sees you, uplifts you, and wants to see you succeed. I sat down with my good friend, Dawn.

Dawn C. Benjamin is the CEO of Sistah Encourage Me, LLC. a women's empowerment company. She is a Life Coach, Author and Motivational Speaker that elevates women to discover their purpose, embrace their authentic self and over some the vicious cycle of fear & failure!  She believes there are gifts inside you that haven’t been tapped into yet. She is believer of the word of God, affirmations to speak over your life and never giving up on your dreams.

 Dawn is a woman of faith, courage, patience, and persistence. She holds herself accountable to God to uplift other women. 

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Welcome to the Reclaim Your Voice podcast, where we celebrate 20 episodes of inspiring conversations and powerful stories of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth. As we mark this milestone, we're excited to present a special episode that takes a unique approach to self-defense - one that goes beyond the physical and explores how empowerment can be the best form of protection.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

💪 The Power of Empowerment: Join our host Leslie Lew as she breaks down the power of teaching self-defense in a unique way.

👂 Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this unique approach to self-defense and your own stories of empowerment using the hashtag #ReclaimYourVoice on social media.

🎧 Don't miss this transformative episode of Reclaim Your Voice, where we explore how empowerment can be your ultimate self-defense strategy. Whether you're a long-time listener or just tuning in for the first time, this episode is bound to leave you inspired and motivated to reclaim your own power. Tune in now!

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This episode is purely about love and what it's like to know someone for so long as a friend and evolve into a loving relationship with them.

Romi and Jenny, two friends for the past 16 years turned into a wild, passionate, and fun movie script love story. Soon they will both be living together in Austin where Romi currently lives as a Mama, Identity Coach, Makeup Artist, and Podcast Cohost. Jenny owns a Web Development company and is currently prepping her move to Texas with her 16-year-old pup Joey. They  both enjoy music, movies, fitness, yummy food, camping, traveling, all things 90s, adventures, and so much more. Stay tuned for what’s to come after the great big move! #jeromi

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Lauren is an Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada, a Joyful Money Coach, and speaker. She works with people wanting to improve their relationship with money and specializes in variable earning. Lauren believes that you can start feeling good about your money now.

Learn more about Lauren and her work: www.elbiecoaching.com

In this eye-opening episode, we delve deep into the world of Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) companies and spotlight their predatory practices . Join us as we uncover the truth behind the glossy facade of promise and prosperity often presented by MLMs. Though it can be a way of some to succeed it can also leave folx  in a worse financial situation than when they started.

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Sequoia is a speaker, mental transformation coach, and consultant working predominantly out of the Washington, DC area. Sequoia first discovered her passion for mindset as a Division I, walk-on basketball player over a decade ago through the world of athletics. Sequoia attended the University of Maryland where she earned her undergraduate degree in Neurobiology & Physiology and a Master’s in Education. While spending most of her formal career as a science teacher, dean of students, and assistant principal, she simultaneously honed in on her passion for mindset on her own and incorporated the lens of personal growth and mindset exploration in every position that she has held. Sequoia founded Cycle of Love Mindset Coaching where she utilizes her experiences in education, athletics, and personal development to speak, inspire, consult and coach youth, adults, teams, and organizations. Clients of Cycle of Love Mindset leverage the power of their minds and awareness of belief and thought patterns to develop culture and habits of reflection as a means to reach any individual, team, or organizational goal or dream.

Instagram: @_cycleoflove_
Website: www.cycleoflovemindset.com
Email: [email protected] 

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My friend Jeff Harry is back as we delve into the crucial topic of male allyship and explore how men can actively contribute to advancing gender equality and social justice. He shares personal stories and insights, offering practical advice on how men can become effective allies in various spheres of life. From the workplace to relationships, from addressing toxic masculinity to amplifying marginalized voices, we explore the multifaceted nature of allyship and its potential to reshape societal norms.

Social Media Links:

• https://youtube.com/jeffharryplays
• https://instagram.com/jeffharryplays
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays
• https://medium.com/@jeffharryplays
• https://twitter.com/jeffharryplays
• https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffharryplays

Links:

• Toxic Masculinity Lies To Men
• Capitalism & Toxic Masculinity Will Destroy This World
• Toxic Masculine Leader: Elon Musk
• Men, We Have A Serious Toxic Masculinity Problem
• Why Men Need To Be Allies To Dismantle Toxic Masculinity At Work
• Reshape The Future of Work By Dismantling Toxic Masculinity - We Are Rosie

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Tune in to this powerful episode as we explore the intersection between race and personal safety, and join us in fostering a culture of empathy, allyship, and positive change.  Linda and I dive deep into the intersection between race and personal safety, exploring the challenges, experiences, and triumphs that come with navigating this complex landscape.

We share personal stories, insights, and reflections, shedding light on the unique perspectives that arise when race intersects with personal safety. We explore the impact of systemic inequalities, biases, and cultural dynamics on individuals from marginalized communities, as well as the resilience and empowerment that can emerge from these experiences.

Through our candid dialogue, we aim to foster understanding, compassion, and a shared commitment to creating a more inclusive and safe society for all. 

Linda Leu (she/her/anything respectful) is the Executive Director at IMPACT Bay Area, a non-profit offering violence prevention programs including full-force self-defense. Linda is passionate about supporting others in finding and using their voices and embodying their power. Prior to IMPACT, Linda used her voice as a legislative and policy advocate and organizer. She has also loved working to directly help individuals recover from trauma, teaching trauma-informed mindfulness and yoga to youth and adults in the juvenile justice system and other institutions. At IMPACT, she's excited to be able to combine her love for non-profit leadership, people empowering themselves, and addressing trauma. Linda is proud to have facilitated collaborations that created IMPACT trainings for Women of Color, AAPIs and Interrupting Oppression. Linda serves on the board of directors of Acta Non Verba Youth Urban Farm Project, which empowers young people and advances food sovereignty and education.

Link to the IMPACT website: www.impactbayarea.org

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In this episode, Petra and I dive deep into how developing our friendship and building trust led to some beautiful conversations around race and allyship.

Petra Vega (She/ Her/ Ella) is a Queer, Black Puerto Rican from a tiny town in Upstate, NY who after years of being told she should be seen and not heard at home and in the world, decided to reclaim her voice. After learning about the multi-layered systems of oppression that were operating within and outside of her, Petra began doing the inner and outer work of questioning, healing and disrupting. As the Founder of Create More Possibilities, LLC, Petra helps marginalized nonprofit leaders in transforming the self-doubt that is getting in the way of them leading in a way that feels good for them and their team. As a Liberatory Leadership Coach, Emergent Strategist, Facilitator, and Radical Social Worker, Petra weaves an anti-oppression approach, trauma and healing tools, with playful possibility to support marginalized folx in leading from a place of liberation, not perfection.

Links:

• https://createmorepossibilities.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/createmorepossibilities/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/createmorepossibilities/

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Christina and I tap into a range of topics that go into what it means to get connected to your spirituality.

Christina Vo is a writer who previously worked for international organizations , including UNICEF, the World Economic Forum and Solidaridad, in Vietnam and Switzerland. After spending time abroad, she moved to San Francisco where worked as a donor relations writer for the University of California, San Francisco, and then launched a boutique floral design business. Christina is a graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she is working on her second memoir. The Veil Between Two Worlds, which will be published in April 2023, is her first book.


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CW: Mention of suicide

On this Mother's Day episode, Amy and Leslie speak in a real and honest way about their relationships with their toxic Asian mothers and their journey in navigating through them within their cultural confines. While Asian women tropes have been prevalent throughout media, they break down the history of toxic Asian women tropes and how they are "accepted" through the cultural idea of "han" (恨). Given the cultural expectation of indebtedness  to one's parents, Amy and Leslie speak to the unrealistic sacrifices they have made and the guilt that they each experienced through their intergenerational trauma, and how they each fought against this toxicity. Through these reflections, one can better understand how to choose peace for oneself.

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