Conversations in Courage

This week we hear from four incredible individuals who have navigated their way through their journey as artists in very different ways. While their voices are unique, the thread that runs through will be recognized by anyone who strives to live a life versus just make a living.  Resilience, authenticity, courage and allyship are all on stage within this two-hour episode. Matt Seiiji Ketai is Japa...

Nutrition is such a loaded topic with a plethora of information from modern-day snake oil practitioners to fitness experts turned self-prescribed dietitians... which is exactly why we are so grateful to have the opportunity to break it all down with an actual expert in the field, the incredible Dr. Rachele Pojednic. Rachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM is an Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Simmons Unive...

We are so grateful for this episode and for this human! Think about these few things before you listen to this powerful episode: 1. The expansion of our mind and our tolerance level for those who are different from us is of immediate importance. 2. The word community holds weight, and by definition should not be exclusionary. (Fitness industry, we're looking at you.) 3. Compassion. Compassion...

In this exciting and unprecedented episode, we hear from five different voices who come from various industries, including education, fitness and corporate spaces. Through our dialogue, while you will certainly identify similar threads, you will also bear witness to the unique challenges, complexities and opportunities that exist around being anti-racist and raising our youth in today’s culture. ...

In this episode, Stephen Gresham takes us on a journey through self-love, powering through bias, being black in America and even picking the best dog names.   Through his candor, humor and inspiring authenticity you will find incredible nuggets of insight that will not just make you a more informed ally but also a better human in the process Stephen Gresham is a Psychologist, Adjunct Professor, an...

We are SO very honored and humbled to share this episode with you... today, we speak directly to some of the students from Alexander Twilight Academy (ATA).  If you were impressed by our Season 2 closer with the head of school, Annie Weinberg, be prepared to be completely blown away as we listen to the manifestation of the power of the program that she discussed.    You can find out more about ATA...

Welcome back!! So much has happened between the end of Season 2 and today, and we're really pumped to bring you all back into the fold as we dive into a season that's almost entirely guest-driven ! To start off (and to kick off Black History Month, we sit down with one of our dear friends and real life girl crushes, Kadeja Gaines- Roy. There's a lot to unpack in this episode- from g...

We are so thrilled (and lucky) to close Season 2  with Annie Weinberg of Alexander Twilight Academy! While our conversation focuses primarily on equity in education, the achievement gap, and allyship in the classroom, the lessons and tips would be helpful for all to hear and start to integrate into daily practice.  This isn't a calling out... it's a calling in. And as always, a call to a...

This week, the only thing we really want to know is: what will you be carrying forward into the new year, and how can you better contribute to racial equity?  This is also our second to last episode of the season! Next week, we'll be featuring another very special guest to carry us out of 2020 and into 2021. As always, we appreciate your support and amplification of this podcast. We truly cou...

This week we feature our first guest!  Peep this bio:  Beth Niernberg (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 22 years of experience in the field of Mental Health in Boston. She is an expert in Trauma and Sexual Exploitation, and the mental health of those living with complex trauma in under- resourced communities. Beth spends lots of time helping people untangle narratives that...

This week, we hear Ashley share thoughts around what happens with race, gender, and lessons from the universe collide. This is an incredibly vulnerable moment, and we hope you see yourself and feel empowered to live fully and courageously.  Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a re...

Kicking off a new season with a discussion about dissecting your personal WHY  Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. For more reflections, join us on Substack! https://substack.com/@mindandmotion https://substack.com/@leadersarehuman Until next t...

In our final episode of Season 1, we bring it all back home to the essence of Courage and Fear... discussing the necessary relationship between the two as well as the paradox they sometimes represent. Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. For mor...

In today's episode, we discuss the vast and challenging topic of Cultural Appropriation. From music to fashion to Halloween, we spend this hour-long journey trying to unpack behavior, history, and action steps in the hopes that we find ways to appreciate the exchange of culture while respecting and preserving its origins. Please rate, like, and share! Wanna chat with us? Shoot us an email on...

We discuss the origins of Labor Day in the US along with unionization, income inequality, right-to-work laws, and their relevant impacts on today's society. Some relevant resources: https://thehobbservationpoint.com/2017/09/04/the-labor-day-holiday-derives-from-racism-and-violence-towards-black-workers/ https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/09/10007185/labor-day-history-unions-2020 https://ww...

What is our responsibility as citizens? Today we unpack a central theme... what we allow is what we teach. It's what makes us complicit in the shaping of our environment.  Whether through action or inaction, our behaviors will define our future. Resources: Why Are All The Black KIds Sitting Together in The Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel...

Ashley talks about the waning interest in social justice and public allyship and hopes to inspire people to get back on track Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can join us. For more reflections, join us on Substack! https://substack.com/@mindandmotion htt...

We discuss the concept of a Beginner's Mind and the importance of it's perspective on our lives, our relationships, our jobs, our culture and especially on our growth Please also reference the following incredible resources we mentioned in this episode that can aid in your journey to identify and overcome existing biases that can prevent you from truly emptying your cup... Blindspot by M...

In this episode we share our opinion on how to engage in critical conversations, regardless of the subject or the audience.  Now, almost more then ever, we all need to lean into the courage required to be uncomfortable and drive dialogue about race, about wellness and about our nation....    Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership, and social justice. If this epis...

Sometimes our best self is hidden under stereotypes, rationalizations and false perceptions that serve to filter our true identity.   Breaking through requires us to not just dig deep but also, first, recognize that who we are has less to do with the "snapshots" and more to do with all of the moments in between.  Conversations in Courage is where we lean into transformation, leadership,...

Today, Ashley began a 6-week series of Courage Campaign workshops with 5th and 6th graders from Alexander Twilight Academy here in Boston. In discussing courage and fear, the students shared insights on race and religious symbolism, further emphasizing our need to put aside partisan politics and care for our nation’s youth. Follow The Courage Campaign at http://instagram.com/thecouragecampaign Ash...