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Nselaa Ward speaks about Human Resilience: From Sex Worker to Juris Doctor and Human Rights Activist. Nselaa Ward was a sex worker who became a Juris Doctor of law, a business architect and human rights activist especially during Black Lives Matter. She has been seen on television stations like TLC, CNN, C-SPAN, BET and is a TEDx speaker. She was also on the stage of the March for Women's Lives, the largest march in the history of the US for its time. Nselaa conducts training, research, and action on issues around the Black Lives Matter movement, women in leadership, the Me Too movement, building a financial legacy, the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and resilience in devastation.

Nselaa is also one of the top female slam poets in the world, and considers herself a professional troublemaker for the National Organization for Women which is the largest women's organization in the world. As the founder of the "What a Superhero Looks Like" movement, in a climate where hostility and aggression are rising across the nation, Nselaa Ward provides a full experience to help her audience be their own rescuer.

In this episode we will talk about…

- Nselaa's inspiring and unique journey of going from bars to bars to bars - a passion-filled, real-life story of going from being a sex worker to an attorney and business owner.

- Examining Dr. Joy DeGruy's concept of PTSD, Post Traumatic Slave Disorder, also known as PTSS and the ripple effects of oppression on our inner being. 

- The 3 roadblocks of self-sabotage on the way towards true success in your professional life.

- The nature of human resilience and how to break free from the cycle of victimization to create life on your own terms.

- Stepping up as your inner leader in work and in life when engaged with hostility in your environment

- How to cultivate hope daily and thrive within a larger system that seems broken and unfixable

- Inspirational slam poetry from Nselaa Ward

Connect with Nselaa Ward at http://ninavafirm.com/

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Tune in to another episode of Truth Wisdom Freedom Conversations with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellsion on The Healing Power of Facing Death & Suffering Directly.

Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, MFA, LMSW, DMIN, is an author, Zen teacher, Jungian psychotherapist, and Certified Chaplaincy Educator. After many years as a chaplain and psychotherapist, Koshin co-founded the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, which offers contemplative approaches to care through education, personal caregiving, and Zen practice. Today, New York Zen Center's methodologies are internationally recognized—and have touched the lives of tens of thousands of individuals. Koshin is a world renowned thought leader in contemplative care. He is the author of Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up (Wisdom Publications, 2019). And the co-editor of Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End of Life Care (Wisdom Publications, 2016). His work has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, Tricycle among other publications. 

In this episode we will talk about…

- The main reasons why human beings create disconnection within themselves and with each other.

- Why we must as a society confront our pain, suffering and mortality directly without running away from it.

- Applying zen philosophies into modern day living to cope with high stress and anxiety during the volatility around the world and in our own lives.

- Important insights from death and the power of grieving. 

- How to embrace the disorientation of the self and our position in the world as the new orientation on the path ahead.

Tune in to another episode of Truth Wisdom Freedom Conversations with Jess Clair on Owning your Drama and Trauma Transparently and Turning it into Abundance.

Jess Clair is the founder of 1 Social Media School, whose life's purpose is to create one million entrepreneurs in humanity led business. She is also the Founder of Here On Purpose, a not for profit social enterprise that explores living life authentically in the communities with higher levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide. Jess is a leadership mentor, comic, social media genius, and successful entrepreneur, Jess has spent 18 years in Corporate & Financial Services as a researcher, data scientist, software developer, and business growth strategist and moved across into the online space early 2019 with great success!

In this episode, we will talk about…

- The difference between bitching and moaning and rechanneling your dramas and traumas into gifts to the world.

- As a minority, ostracized member of society or underdog (a woman, LGBTIQQIA+, etc) how do we redivert negative self-talk into passion and purpose.

- How to embody freedom and integrity as a heart-centered leader.

- Embracing the 4 types of vulnerability found in great human beings and why we need to embrace the potential of failing miserably in order to truly succeed.

- How do you turn your quirks, unique identity, self-expression, and your value into true abundance.

Connect with Jess at:Website: http://no1socialmediaschool.online/

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Tune in another episode of Truth Wisdom Freedom Conversations with Dr. Tania Porqueddu on Diabetes, Depression, and Healing from Various Cultural Perspectives.  

Dr. Tania Queddu is a shamanic medicine energy practitioner and she is a medical anthropologist. She has traveled extensively to places in Europe, Asia, and Africa to explore health, illness, and healing from various cultural perspectives; most especially the contrasting belief systems around health, food, and nutrition between modern science and local traditions.

In this episode, we will talk about…

- How the lack of a deep emotional connection to food and nutrition leads to illnesses like diabetes and depression from a medical anthropology perspective.

- What western medicine can learn from the ethnographic field studies in Asia and Africa on local health beliefs. 

- The breaking away of the left-brain scientific lens of science and medicine, to include a more right-brain approach that incorporates the intuitive and non-linear processes of animistic and shamanic belief systems. 

- The social-cultural importance of food and the use of natural remedies for controlling diabetes and depression. 

- The future of health and medicine and how we need to expand our perspective as to what is possible for holistic well being. 

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Connect with Tanya:

Website: https://taniaqueddu.com/

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Tune in with Judi Rhee Alloway on Applying the Keys of Sun Tzu's Art of War in Leadership and Life.

Judi is not just your normal run-of-the-mill leader. She has a diverse background in spiritual practices and business background as a trained shamanic energy practitioner and innovative leader.

With 15+ years of experience as an innovative leader, Judi has started and managed successful businesses, departments, and non-profits managing over 10,000 people and $6 million dollars in revenue.

She was named the Top Woman Innovator at USDOL, the Founder of "Best Business Center" at Women's Biz Coop, Imagine Leadership, LLC; and Founding National Director of Women in NAAAP which is an international Asian women's leadership program covered in Forbes Women.

She has appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly Daily News, Philadelphia Business Journal, El Dia, Epoch Times, Korean Quarterly, ABC, CBS, WHYY (PBS), Fox, and Nickelodeon.

Her transformative life story is featured in two books: The Coaches Journey and The Height of Power with Former Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala by Huffington Post columnist Suzette Martinez Stranding.

In this episode, we will discuss …

- Applying practical principles from Sun Tzu's Art of War to leadership and life.

- The importance of cultivating a rich inner spiritual life as a change-maker, and how to bring spirituality more into the mundane in real and grounded ways.

- The Power Paradigm (Yang Power Paradigm, Yin Power Paradigm, and the New Power Paradigm).

- Understanding the power of 5 and how that plays a role in understanding how to lead and live.

- Healing practices from Peruvian shamans and why the energetic cleansing of cultural, generational, and karmic stories in your DNA is vital for success.

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Tune in with Karin Graubard-Reiter on Beating Chronic Stress with Natural Food and More.

Karin was diagnosed with 2 autoimmune disorders and told by doctors that she would never lead a "normal" life. She has since taken that limiting diagnosis and turned it around completely.

Karin is now an Internationally acclaimed Functional Medicine Practitioner, speaker, and consultant. Over 2 decades she has helped thousands of individuals and employees at organizations around the world like McKinsey, Google, and Rolls Royce to name a few to make profound changes in their nutrition and wellness. Karin is also the creator of the D.N.A program (D.elicious, Nutritious and Available) which is the ultimate formula for balancing nutrition and flavor.

In this episode, we will discuss…

- Karin's journey from 2 autoimmunes to health and vibrancy through integrative nutrition.

- Why chronic stress is harmful over long periods of time and the bodily systems that stress weakens.

- What adrenal fatigue is and why most people have it but don't even know it.

- The role of the brain-gut connection and how to prevent disease and boost your vital life force energy so that you can shine.

- Top 5 foods you must have in your fridge and to include into your diet for optimal health and wellbeing that do not eat up a lot of your time.

Connect with Johnson Chong

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Connect with Karin Graubard-Reiter

Instagram: @Karingojiberry

Tune in to another episode of Truth Wisdom Freedom Conversations with Brandon Mario Wescott on Unlocking Your Limitless Potential

Brandon calls himself a Quantum Hacker and is dedicated to his mission of helping to co-create 1 million millennial millionaires. With the spirit of an entrepreneur, he started organizing boat parties when he was 16 and became one of Sydney's best nightclub promoters when he built his first 6 figure business. After discovering the power of personal development at a Tony Robbins event at 23, he went on to create a 7 figure business in the most unconventional of ways. Brandon truly feels that in order to unlock your own limitless potential that you deserve, you must command mastery of your inner authority to take charge. Tune in as we discuss how to create real abundance that manifests from the inside out.

In this episode, we will discuss…

- Why we must embrace chaos and the potential of hitting rock bottom in order to succeed

-  What taking extreme ownership of your life actually means.

- Why everyone is jumping on the personal development bandwagon and how do you discern the right coach for you?

- How to create real abundance that is manifested inside and out.

To find out more about Brandon follow him on Instagram @brandonwescott.com.au

For more talks like this on FB live, please join the private group: Truth, Wisdom, Freedom for Conscious Leaders where you will find exciting talks as well as weekly meditations that will help you with coming more into alignment with your spiritual evolution.

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Tune in for another episode of Truth Wisdom Freedom Conversations on Art and Storytelling to Change the World with Zoey Martinson.

Zoey holds a master's from NYU Tisch and is an actress, writer and director. Her award-winning play Olityelwe toured Off Broadway, South Africa, Edinburgh UK, and was a Time Out NY Critic's Pick. 

She has shot award-winning Short Film on HBO that has screened in festivals worldwide. Her recent show The Black History ran off-broadway in the fall to critical acclaim.

Before getting her Master Degree she worked as a teacher and a humanitarian aid worker on refugee camps in West Africa. She was the founder and Executive Director of NGO Bright Future Arts International in Ghana. Currently, she works on documentaries and is the Co-Artistic Director of Smoke & Mirrors Collaborative.

In today's episode we talk about: - The purpose of channeling creativity and art for a greater cause.- Why an arts education is critical in helping us get in touch with who we are as a society, and why it is pivotal to our education system.- How good storytelling enables curiosity and imagination to outweigh your fear -The power of narrative and its role in human cognition and communication - Fighting Racism with art

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Connect with Zoey MartinsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zoey.martinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoeymartinson

Tune in for another episode of Truth Wisdom Freedom Conversations with Dr. Philip Merry, who is a master trainer in heart-centered leadership and bringing spirituality to the workplace. He has spoken in 100 cities and 61 countries, and has won the prestigious CSP Global award as a speaker. His doctoral research on leadership, spirit, and synchronicity highlights the direction we need to move more towards in the world.

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Tune in to Truth Wisdom Freedom Conversations with Patricia Anne Elwood on Using Shamanism to Heal Modern Man's Neuroses.

Patricia is a Jungian Psychoanalyst based in Switzerland and the Author of A Jungian Approach to Spontaneous Drawing: A Window on the Soul

In this episode, we will discuss…

- The essence of shamanism and its application towards conscious leadership in the modern age. -Restoring the missing connection through the healing power of the rites of passage-Returning to balance through ancient belief systems as tewards and caretakers of the soul of humanity and the land.

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Connect with Patricia Ann ElwoodFacebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=1553209910 E-mail: [email protected]LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-anne-elwood-8658503b/