This video emphasizes the crucial role of `self love` as the foundation for extending care and affection to others. By prioritizing `self care` and proactive well-being, individuals can achieve significant `self improvement` and foster `personal growth`. The discussion explores `how to practice self love` to become your best self, allowing you to share that love with others effectively. 🚀

Zee Clarke, teaches Breathwork techniques, the art of being Resilient and Self Care. She's the author of Black People Breathe, a Harvard MBA that went from leading teams at Fortune 500 companies and startups in Silicon Valley to teaching mindfulness and breathwork. Why?

After experiencing a number of race related challenges, from racial profiling and harassment by the police to microaggressions in the workplace, she realized that mindfulness and breathwork were much more powerful outside of the yoga studio and in the context of our everyday lives.

Trained in India, Zee leverages her toolkit of breathwork, meditation, yoga, sound healing, and Reiki, to ensure that all people, especially people of color, have the stress management and resilience tools to thrive despite any challenges that might arise at work and in life.

In this enlightening conversation, with Zee Clarke explore the journey of self-discovery, the impact of family background on personal development, and the importance of mindfulness and breathwork in overcoming trauma and workplace discrimination. Zee shares her experiences of growing up in a strict household, navigating the pressures of achievement, and ultimately choosing self-care and personal growth. The discussion culminates in the introduction of Zee's book, 'Black People Breathe', which offers mindfulness practices tailored for people of color.

Chapters

00:00 The Value of Time and Vulnerability

02:54 Breath Work and Mindfulness Practices

05:10 Family Dynamics and Upbringing

07:26 The Impact of Strict Parenting

09:49 Navigating Cultural Differences in Communication

12:21 Career Choices and Parental Expectations

14:49 Challenges in the Corporate World

16:59 Experiences of Racial Bias in Professional Settings

20:48 The Power of Breath and Emotional Management

23:59 Transforming Reactions: From Child to Adult Responses

28:41 Choosing Yourself: A Journey of Self-Discovery

31:23 Practices for Self-Love and Mindfulness

33:46 From Corporate to Healing: The Birth of a Book

43:24 ThreadsOfEnlightenment_Outro_shortTail.mp4

Takeaways

Zee believes her purpose is to help people feel better within themselves.

Breathwork is a powerful tool for managing stress and emotional challenges.

Family background significantly shapes our beliefs and behaviors.

The pressure to achieve can lead to self-criticism and mental health struggles.

Zee's strict upbringing instilled discipline but also a harsh inner critic.

Transitioning from education to corporate life can be challenging, especially for minorities.

Experiences of discrimination in the workplace can impact self-esteem.

Mindfulness practices can help manage anxiety and stress in high-pressure environments.

Choosing self-care is essential for personal well-being and growth.

Zee's book provides practical mindfulness techniques for people of color.

Sound bites

"I never heard an 'I love you'."

"I am choosing me."

"Today I choose me."

I strongly encourage everyone to follow her, buy her books and be transformed by her insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is her story.

Below is a list of the sites that house her works.

https://www.zeeclarke.com/

https://www.instagram.com/zeeclarkebreathes

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhalisa-zee-clarke-5381352/

https://linktr.ee/zeeclarke

[email protected]

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