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“Sometimes, the support doesn't come from the universe, from our husbands, from whoever, because you didn't ask them.” - Elayne Fluker

Welcome to Stay a While with Tommi Vincent! Aren’t you tired of doing it all by yourself? You’ve carried the whole team on your back for too long - whether that team is your family, your work, or others’ problems - and it’s time to put it all down. On this episode, Elayne Fluker host of Support Is Sexy Podcast drops by to share some pointers on letting go of the Superwoman cape. You don’t need it because it is wearing you OUT, sis! Take some notes and remember you deserve to be supported.

Workshop Facilitator, Speaker and Leadership Development Consultant for corporations, organizations and professional women. Creates engaging workshops that shift the mindsets of professional women around the stigma of asking for support and empower them to effectively make "empowered asks" to achieve for success, fulfillment and work-life harmony. Companies get actionable solutions for creating a more supportive and psychologically safe work culture.

➜ Speaker at the UN, LinkedIn, Columbia, NYU, Spelman College, Howard University, the Women Presidents' Organization, Essence Fest, National Urban League and more

➜ Facilitated 200+ in-person workshops in the U.S., Spain, South Africa and Morocco and virtually online, including leadership development and DEI workshops for global firms and Fortune 50 companies

➜ Interviewed and coached more than 500+ women around the world about challenges they encounter when asking for support.

➜ Featured on "Today" show, "Nightline," "Extra," CNN, VH1, BET, Sirius XM and in Forbes, Essence, and 100+ podcasts

➜ Author of the book, “Get Over ‘I Got It” published by HarperCollins Leadership

Specializes in topics related to: Professional women, Women leaders within organizations, Black women.

In this episode we cover

[00:01 - 05:05] It Is Alright to Take the Cape Off
[05:06 - 10:06] Food and Happiness: Building Long Lasting Memories
[10:07 - 31:18] “I Got It” Syndrome - Why We Struggle to Ask For Support
[31:19 - 41:48] The 5 Rs: How to Make an Empowered Ask
[41:49 - 51:06] Crafting the Safe Environment for Vulnerability Warriors
[51:07 - 56:13] Closing Segment 

Key Quotes

“Pause for a second and take a deep breath and say, ‘Am I really creating space for support in my life?’ And sometimes, usually, the answer is no. And it might not be something that is deliberate or conscious. It might be just because you're moving so fast.” - Elayne Fluker

“Sometimes, ask isn't ‘I need support’. Sometimes the ask is ‘I need space,’ or ‘I need time,’ or ‘I need rest’.” - Elayne Fluker

Connect with Elayne Fluker
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Over-Got-Superwoman-Remember/dp/1400213797
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/support-is-sexy-podcast-with-elayne-fluker-interviews/id1129580395
 

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