Support is Sexy

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Dr. Adia Gooden, a licensed clinical psychologist who firmly believes that there is nothing wrong in asking for help, especially as a Black woman. Dr. Adia talks about how growing up with clinical psychologists as parents, and her love and interest for people inspired her to become one. Dr. Adia also discusses the importance of fighting the social stereotypes and removing the stigma towards asking for psychological help, how to find the therapist that suits your needs and engage in a good relationship with them, and how to have a healthy relationship with yourself and the people that surround you by establishing boundaries.

Adia Gooden

Dr. Adia Gooden is a licensed clinical psychologist, dynamic speaker, and trainer, who is passionate about cultivating unconditional self-worth in others. Dr. Adia has an independent clinical practice and runs a business focused on helping people connect with their unconditional self-worth. Dr. Adia formerly served as the Director of the Clinic and Community Programs at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and a Staff Psychologist and the Coordinator for Multicultural Outreach and Support at The University of Chicago Student Counseling Service. Dr. Adia has spent more than a decade working with clients to embody mental wellness in their everyday lives and to engage boldly with the world. Dr. Adia received her bachelor's degree from Stanford University and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from DePaul University in which she served for four years.

Insights from this Episode

• What made Adia pursue a career in psychology
• The connection between self-worth and the willingness to ask for psychological help
• How social stereotypes impede black women from asking for help
• How to find the right therapist as a black woman
• The importance of paying attention to racial trauma as a psychologist
• The importance of asking yourself questions before getting psychological help
• Why engaging in a good relationship with your therapist is crucial
• What are the different alternatives you might take if you can't afford psychological help
• Misconceptions about therapy
• The importance of healthy boundaries

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TED talk: Cultivating unconditional self-worth | Adia Gooden

Elayne Fluker

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Jodi-Ann Burey, a speaker, writer, and disruptor in the pursuit of equity for all in the actual system. Jodi-Ann talks about how the actual institutions and structure of power weren't exactly built thinking in an inclusive and healthy workspace, and specifically how these types of environments trigger the imposter syndrome in black women. She tells us what this syndrome is about, how it affects women every day, how to reconcile with it, and yet feel comfortable at your workspace on a daily basis.

Jodi-Ann Burey

Jodi-Ann Burey (she/her) has a mission to disrupt "business as usual" to achieve social change. She is a sought-after speaker and writer who works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. Her TED talk, "The Myth of Bringing Your Full Authentic Self to Work," embodies her disruption of traditional narratives about racism at work. Jodi-Ann is also the creator and host of Black Cancer, a podcast about the lives of people of color through their cancer journeys, which was recently featured on POPSUGAR and NBC – Dallas. Jodi-Ann holds a Master's in Public Health from the University of Michigan. She prides herself on being a cool auntie, a twist-out queen, health advocate, adventurer, and reluctant dog owner. Jodi-Ann is currently working on her first book.

Insights from this Episode

• What was Jodi-Ann's inspiration to start investigating imposter syndrome?
• What the imposter syndrome is and its importance
• Does imposter syndrome affect successful women?
• How the actual work system triggers the imposter syndrome
• How black women can reconcile with the imposter syndrome while keeping their jobs

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Jodi-Ann Burey

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Website: https://jodiannburey.com/

TedTalk: Why you should not bring your authentic self to work

Podcast: Black Cancer Podcast

Elayne Fluker

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Tazin Khan the founder and CEO of Cyber Collective, which empowers people of all kinds of backgrounds to be more critical towards their relationship with the internet by providing them with different resources and tools to remain secure and private online. Tazin talks about how she first got a hint about what cyber security was, how she started to realize that the common behavior of the technology companies was to prioritize growth over ethics, and therefore how she decided she wanted to contribute to her community by educating people of marginalized groups on cyber security while producing revenue.

Tazin Khan

Tazin Khan is the founder and CEO of Cyber Collective whose main purpose is to educate the public, especially in marginalized communities, about data security and privacy. Within a short few months of launching, the organization hosted 10 creative research sessions with over 1,200 global attendees, released a national petition, became a cohort to the largest privacy coalition in America, and partnered with UCLA's Center for Critical Internet Inquiry. Khan comes from a long line of folx doing social impact work and creatives who use their platforms to create visibility and change: her father was a freedom fighter and her brother is an accomplished musician and artist. It is no wonder then, that her work in the cyber security space is coupled with activism and creativity. Khan activates all parts of her identity to present thoughtful, and hilariously engaging social media content to connect with her audience and induce social and individual behavioral change.

Insights from this Episode

• When did Tazin first fell in love with entrepreneurship
• How Tazin got into cyber security
• How Tazin managed to found Cyber Collective
• What's the main purpose of Cyber Collective and how it helps marginalized people
• How Tazin keeps Cyber Collective ethical while generating revenue
• What future plans does Tazin have for Cyber Collective to reach to more people

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Tazin Khan

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Website: https://tazinkhannorelius.com/

Cyber Collective

Website: https://www.cybercollective.org/

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IFUNDWOMEN

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Elayne Fluker

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Support is Sexy

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Michelle Swittenberg, CEO of two fitness businesses, BRWL Studio and the Triple Threat Challenge. Michelle talks about how after planning her retirement at 48 years old she couldn't deal with the "sitting all day on a sofa doing nothing" lifestyle which is why she decided to enter the entrepreneurship world in this second phase of her life. Michelle tells us about what aspects of her life led her to decide and plan her retirement, how she came up with her fitness businesses by wanting a more inclusive gym space in which people didn't feel judged but welcomed, and how she is constantly trying to reinvent herself within this entrepreneurship world.

Michelle Swittenberg

Michelle is the CEO of two fitness businesses, BRWL Studio and the Triple Threat Challenge. She retired at 48 years old from corporate America in 2016 after 25+ years in corporate positions in the areas of product development, strategic planning, and marketing and sales at some of the top companies in the world like Verizon. A few short years into retirement, Michelle's passion for fitness turned into a calling and in the process she started with her friends the Triple Threat Challenge with the intention of making exercise inclusive, and then met Martesse and BRWL Studio was born. With an MBA from Duke and a BS from the University of Pennsylvania – Wharton, Michelle manages the business side of BRWL Studio.

Insights from this Episode

• How Michelle made her plan to retire on her 40's
• How entrepreneurship started to take part of Michelle's life
• How was Michelle's experience in the cooperative state of her life
• How the Triple Threat Challenge began
• How Michelle desire to create an inclusive gym space led to the creation of BRWL Studio
• Lessons of entrepreneurship

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Michelle Swittenberg

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BRWL Studio

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Website: https://www.brwlstudio.com/

The triple Threat Challenge

Website: https://thetriplethreatchallenge.com/

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Elayne Fluker

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LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Amber Aziza, Founder and CEO of AAE Corporation which helps companies adjust to the new normal by transforming their workforce into "engaged, happy, and productive teams", that are in concordance with the companies' culture and values. Amber talks about how in the new times, where marginalized groups are becoming more visible, companies have to respond to this change not by bringing a void of support that is merely for the company image, but by making their workforce and company values more inclusive. Amber tells us how her corporation helps other companies stand for what they believe is right, and how this change in the company's culture helps create a workforce that cares genuinely for their work.

About our Guest

Amber Aziza, Founder and CEO of AAE Corporation, which houses multiple subsidiaries, has made it her life's work to provide innovative organizations with expert solutions. After over 10 years, Amber had graced the teams of AIM Healthcare, OptumInsight, Advance Financial, and more. She left the corporate arena to begin her own business, The AG, a firm dedicated to bridging the gap between Millennials and the corporate workspace. After selling The AG's book of business, Amber began building Amber Aziza Enterprises, a conglomerate of companies dedicated to help small business owners and venture capitalists. It wasn't long before she missed the excitement of the "people side of business" and shifted her focus back to transforming workforces, changing Amber Aziza Enterprises' name to AAE Corporation.

Insights from this Episode

• What is the new normal nowadays?
• How strong is the commitment for diversity from leaders of organizations
• Steps for constructing a more inclusive company
• How Amber's Corporation helps other companies be more inclusive
• How a leader can generate a more inclusive work environment on the daily basis of the company
• Difference between equity and equality

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Amber Aziza

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Twitter: Amber Aziza

Website:https://amberaziza.com/

AAE Corporation

Website: https://www.aaecorporation.com/new-aaehome

LinkedIn: https://uy.linkedin.com/company/aae-corporation

Elayne Fluker

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Kasia Urbaniak, the co-founder of The Academy, whose main purpose is to teach women how to gain power. Kasia talks about how from the beginning she felt that she was not going to be a conventional woman, as she was raised in a family of musicians. Kasia tells us how her rebel spirit served as fuel to learn about the dynamics of power and become a Dominatrix, which has helped her go through her entrepreneurial journey and to help other women find their power.

Kasia Urbaniak

Kasia Urbaniak is the founder and CEO of The Academy, a school that teaches women the foundations of power and influence. Kasia's perspective on power is unique. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she has worked as professional Dominatrix, practiced Taoist alchemy in one of the oldest female-led monasteries in China and obtained dozens of certifications in different disciplines, including Medical Qi Gong and Systemic Constellations.Since founding The Academy in 2013, Kasia has taught over 4,000 women practical tools to step into leadership positions in their relationships, families, workplaces, and wider communities. She has spoken at corporations and conferences worldwide.

Insights from this Episode

• How being raised in a family of musicians shaped Kasia's character
• When did Kasia realize her entrepreneurial journey started?
• How the Academy helps women to gain power
• How being a Dominatrix has helped Kasia understand the dynamics of power
• How the relationship between women and men work
• The power of asking and saying no as a woman

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Kasia Urbaniak

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Website: https://www.kasiaurbaniak.com/

Book: The ultimate guide to owning your power

Elayne Fluker

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Maghan Morin, the co-founder of a working space called "Thynk Global" which main purpose is to make Black Female Founders feel comfortable in the entrepreneurship ambiance by creating a community in which entrepreneur woman can connect all around the world to make their businesses grow. Maghan talks about her journey as an entrepreneur who is always seeking to reinvent herself and support other women through safe workspaces and community building because Support is Sexy!

Maghan Morin

Maghan Morin is the co-founder of a coworking space called Thynk Global which connects Black Female Founders around the world. She studied journalism at the University of Missouri but did not pursue that, actually while she was still in college, she opened her first business which consisted in selling women's shoes in her apartment. Afterwards, she moved to London where she worked in a shoe design company but she ended up moving back to her hometown. Nowadays, she is a business woman who is constantly trying to reinvent herself and come up with new entrepreneurship such as Melanated Beauty Spa, which is a luxury skincare spa for black women.

Insights from this Episode

• How did Maghan fell in love with entrepreneurship
• How "Thynk Global" started
• What is "Thynk Global" principal purpose
• Maghan's journey as a black entrepreneur women
• Why transparency is so valuable in the entrepreneurship environment

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Maghan Morin

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Thynk Global:

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Elayne Fluker

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Sharon Ufberg, the co-founder of Borrowed Wisdom which coaches women who are trying to find a new meaning in their life and make their dreams reality. Sharon talks about how she has managed to become the entrepreneur woman she is now with the help and support of her family, how she has turned her struggles into fuel and the way she is constantly trying to help women to reinvent themselves through a meaningful living and listening to their inner voice.

Sharon Ufberg

Sharon Ufberg is the co-founder of a company called Borrowed Wisdom where she does transformational business coaching with her daughter, she is a radio host, she was a chiropractor for 24 years, freelance traveler & lifestyle journalist, radio host and Global Women's activist. Definitely a woman who is constantly reinventing herself.

Insights from this Episode

• How Sharon Ufberg coaches woman through reinvention
• How to listen to your inner voice
• Three tips on finding clarity and purpose
• How to live with intention and take daily action
• What does it mean to have a manifesting mindset

Stay Connected:

Sharon Ufberg

Website: https://drsharonufberg.com/

Twitter:Dr. Sharon Ufberg (@DrUfberg)

LinkedIn: Sharon Ufberg

Borrowed Wisdom

Website: https://www.borrowedwisdom.com/

Elayne Fluker

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LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Barbara Huson, the author of the book "Rewire for Health", to talk about her path to financial success and her journey to becoming an entrepreneur. In fact, her way to wealth wasn't always easy as she had to break through the concept of "women don't make money", that her family raised her with and find her entrepreneurial spirit. She talks about how she landed entrepreneurship, how she discovered she could apply neuroscience to wealth and how your thoughts of fear can become your ally.

Barbara Huson

Barbara Huson is a financial therapist and wealth coach dedicated to helping women build their own wealth, as she transitioned from being the traditional jewish housewife to becoming a business woman earning six figures all on her own. She has released eight books including her latest book "Rewire for Wealth" and has a community called "The Wealth Connection" in which women constantly reunite to learn how to build their own wealth and talk about money without judgement.

Insights from this Episode

• How Barbara's strong sense of purpose has inspired her to help women be wealthy.
• How interviewing women who were "smart with money" changed Barbara's life.
• Struggles Barbara went through finding her spirit as an entrepreneur as a jewish housewife.
• How neuroscience and psychology relate with wealth.
• Steps to rewire your brain.

Stay Connected:

Barbara Huson

Website: https://www.barbara-huson.com

Twitter: Barbara Huson (@TheBarbaraHuson)

Instagram: Barbara Huson (@thebarbarahuson)

Youtube: Barbara Huson

Book: Rewire For Wealth

Community: https://thewealthconnection.com.au/

Elayne Fluker

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LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker

Support is Sexy

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Episode Summary:

Laurie Gerber talks to Elayne Fluker about how she fell in love with coaching and how she began the journey. She educates people to tell the truth and fall in love with themselves. In the episode, she tells Elayne what people misunderstand about relationships. Finally, she talks about how coaching saved her marriage and how that was her transformation into becoming a life coach.

About our guest:

Laurie Gerber is a life coach. She has held several positions at Handel Group over the last 15 years, including President of HG Life. She is currently the Head Coach of HG Life where she empowers HG's team of life coaches and thought leaders to deliver The Handel Method with grace and wisdom to their thousands of clients.

Insights from the Episode:

• How to date in a pandemic, and the ingredients needed: leveraging on technology, the right attitude, and time.
• How to date for efficiency and fun.
• Understanding the 3 H's in dating:
• Head: is practicality and workability of the relationship
• Heart: cares about what you care about
• Hoohah: ask yourself two questions: do I want to kiss you? Do I want to look at your face for x duration of time?
• Understanding that it is important to check in with yourself before getting out there.

Resources Mentioned

The Handle Group: @HGLifeCoaching

Laurie Gerber's Inner.U Masterclass

Stay Connected:

Laurie Gerber

Website: Laurie Gerber | Handel Group

Facebook: Laurie Gerber

Instagram: @lauriegerber_coach

Elayne Fluker

Instagram: @elaynefluker

LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker

Support is Sexy

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