That's Not How That Works

In this episode, Trudi & Weeze are joined by professional ultrarunner, motivational speaker, author, and all around badass Mirna Valerio (aka "The Mirnavator") who shares her experiences as a larger woman in a world of thinner athletes. Together we explore fat shaming, body positivity, and challenging the narratives and double standards around weight and athleticism. Connect with Mirna: https://www.instagram.com/themirnavator/ https://www.patreon.com/themirnavator https://themirnavator.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheMirnavator/ You can buy a copy of Mirna's recently published memoir, A Beautiful Work in Progress here: https://www.amzn.com/1503943399 Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Strings: https://amzn.com/1479886750 Please join us on the FB Group for more discussion and celebration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThatsNotHowThatWorks/ Music by Dennis "Aganee" Jenkins https://www.aganee.com https://instagram.com/therealaganee

We throw around a lot of words that can be misunderstood or misinterpreted. In this episode we're unpacking words like diversity AND inclusion (DNI) and talking about what they were intended for vs. how they are misused. Hop over to episode 44 for all of the ways diversity and inclusion can have an impact. Please join us on the FB Group for more discussion and celebration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThatsNotHowThatWorks/ Music by Dennis "Aganee" Jenkins https://www.aganee.com https://instagram.com/therealaganee

Today Trudi & Weeze are doing a year end review. We explore the lessons we learned in 2019 as well as our words and themes of the year and big scary goals for 2020. Network & Spill episode: http://networkandspill.com/2019/09/strangerdanger-w-liberation-coach-louiza-weeze-doran/ Please join us on the FB Group for more discussion and celebration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThatsNotHowThatWorks/ Music by Dennis "Aganee" Jenkins https://www.aganee.com https://instagram.com/therealaganee

Today Trudi and Weeze are talking about the now infamous and controversial Lizzo Lakers game twerking. In this episode we explore social contracts, making assumptions, internet backlash, and what the real conversation needs to be around Lizzo's outfit and the game. The doors are now open for the next cohort of Working Towards Woke, starting January 2020: https://www.nothowthatworks.com/workingtowardswoke Please join us on the FB Group for more discussion and celebration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThatsNotHowThatWorks/ Music by Dennis "Aganee" Jenkins https://www.aganee.com https://instagram.com/therealaganee

In this 3rd installment of our series about how to do better, we are talking about accountability. We explore institutional, interpersonal, and community accountabilities — especially as it pertains to the coaching industry — the lack of a standardized code of ethics for coaches, and what coaching certifications really mean (or don't mean!) The doors are now open for the next cohort of Working Towards Woke, starting January 2020: https://www.nothowthatworks.com/workingtowardswoke Please join us on the FB Group for more discussion and celebration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThatsNotHowThatWorks/ Music by Dennis "Aganee" Jenkins https://www.aganee.com https://instagram.com/therealaganee

In today's episode, Trudi & Weeze are revisiting the topic of safe space. We explore safe space in general, what that actually looks like, how to create a safe space in your coaching program or group, and why having a group for white folks only to go through Working Towards Woke actually provides a safe space for both them and folks of color. Please join us on the FB Group for more discussion and celebration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThatsNotHowThatWorks/ Music by Dennis "Aganee" Jenkins https://www.aganee.com https://instagram.com/therealaganee

In this episode, we're diving into a theme we've noticed in the nature of business practice in the coaching industry. We're exploring how business coaching is often actually profit coaching and has lost the client care focus, all the ways that this is a problem, and the red flags you should run from before hiring a service provider practicing this way. The doors are now open for the next cohort of Working Towards Woke, starting January 2020: https://www.nothowthatworks.com/workingtowardswoke Please join us on the FB Group for more discussion and celebration: www.facebook.com/groups/thatsnothowthatworkspodcast Music by Dennis "Aganee" Jenkins https://www.aganee.com https://instagram.com/therealaganee

In this episode, Kamora Herrington joins us to discuss gender identity and exclusivity, language policing, gender norms, and to explore how White European standards influence the way we coach and mentor Black and Brown clients. Help Kamora create Individual and Community Liberation: https://www.patreon.com/KCC1023 Follow Kamora on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kamorasculturalcorner/ Follow Kamora on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kammielee Please join us on the FB Group for more discussion and celebration: www.facebook.com/groups/thatsnothowthatworkspodcast Music by Dennis "Aganee" Jenkins https://www.aganee.com https://instagram.com/therealaganee

Are you singing yet? This is an exploration of what our online community and behavior say about us. We're discussing social media and how it is used as a tool — specifically as it relates to activism, social justice, and equity — and how it can be used as a tool for dehumanization and oppression. Please join us in the FB Group for more discussion and celebration: www.facebook.com/groups/thatsnothowthatworkspodcast Music by Dennis "Aganee" Jenkins https://www.aganee.com https://instagram.com/therealaganee

In this episode, Trudi & Weeze discuss the coaching ideologies of "spiritual teachers and leaders" like Byron Katie. We explore how harmful new aged spiritual white women can be when coaching from a belief system that places the burden of oppression on the oppressed, like Byron Katie's "work" does. Please join us on the FB Group for more discussion and celebration: www.facebook.com/groups/thatsnothowthatworkspodcast Music by Dennis "Aganee" Jenkins https://www.aganee.com https://instagram.com/therealaganee