Join us for this live-audience edition of Thrive With Her, where we dive deep into the work of knowing ourselves, being honest about our needs, and keeping our own cups full as women of color. This ultra-honest episode is a gentle nudge, reminding us that fulfillment doesn't just come from climbing the career ladder or solely 'pouring into others.'
Tune in to a conversation with Dr. Monica Laudermilk, as she spills the tea on what it's like to be a powerhouse Black female exec in the male-dominated realm of human performance. And don't miss the raw, unfiltered stories from April Nowlin, Beatriz Aguirre, and Stacy Best-Nervis as they dish out the deets on the juggle between nurturing others and carving out space for self-care as mamas.
(01:58) Reality check - caregiving ain’t glamorous
(03:17) Balancing me, myself, and all my roles
(06:39) Cutting out the noise and letting your work speak for itself
(11:23) Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries
(17:08) Doing you and being true to yourself
(21:30) Wisdom isn’t enough - practicing what you preach
(26:26) Embracing the worst-case scenario
(29:18) Finding routines that work for you
(33:33) Getting support as a new caregiver
(39:45) Real talk on our identities - you are not a label
(42:27) Melting and evolving as a mama
(45:30) Wrestling with labels, expectations, and unpredictability
(49:08) It’s not your job to make others who they are
(55:55) Learning and practicing the art of prioritizing me-time
Four things to remember from this episode
Stay true to yourself and be consistent with who you are. Be authentic while being aware of the audience.
Your career isn't the sole path to fulfillment. It's part of a larger strategy toward a truly rewarding life. Prioritize purpose, feeling heard, or any other feeling you want to experience.
Take the time to understand who you are and what makes you unique so that those labels and roles aren’t what define you.
As a caregiver, be flexible with your self-care practices, but never neglect them. Nurturing yourself is essential for nurturing others. Remember, put your mask on first. Nooree Home - Go to nooreehome.com and enjoy an additional 10% off using promo code THRIVIN
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