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Awkwardness & Grace

Yvette M. Brown, Yvette Brown

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Conversations with humans about race. As a white mom with two beautiful black boys I have been frozen into silence when it comes to talking about race. It is deeply awkward but I realize I can no longer ignore this privilege and have stepped up by inviting parents, thought leaders, educators and the weary to talk about race and the awkwardness and grace of it all.
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We all have an inner awesome and that's my mission to help other mumpreneurs find and tap into it. We'll cover all things related to: * Self confidence * Dressing with confidence * Connecting with confidence As an image and communication coach, and who's been in awkward rehab myself, I share with you techniques and hacks from my own experience and expertise, and that of others. So tune in, grab a cuppa or cheeky wine, and get ready to be awesome!
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Every family has its secrets. When do they become so big that they burst and give rise to an awakening. Niki does this for us. She has taken her life by the reins and is the anti-racist empowered woman we all could be. Niki recommends, "When I was White", by Sarah Valentine. https://us.macmillan.com/author/sarahvalentine/ "Me and White Supremacy" ,…
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Books for Young Kids: Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop Book by Alice Faye Duncan, "A Sweet Smell of Roses", Book by Angela Johnson. Elementary school: My Dream of Martin Luther King, by Faith Ringgold Teens: MARCH b John Lewis, a graphic novel trilogy Parents/ Teens: “Why We Can’t Wait”, By Martin Luther King Jr “Letters from the Birmingham Jai…
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“Becoming Kareem” by Kareem Abdul Jabar A PLACE INSIDE OF ME by Zetta Elliot These resources are for teens review first for tweens: The Hate You Give, By Angie Thomas: the book and movie I am not Dying with You Tonight by Kimberly Jones and Gilley Thomas There is also two pretty intense movies Thirteenth- pretty intense. When They See Us film on Ne…
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Books for kids: http://hereweeread.com/2017/11/2018-ultimate-list-diverse-childrens-books.html https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/slavery/ Love Twelve Miles Long by Glenda Armand A Kids Book about Racism by Jelani Memory Something Happened in Our Town by Ann Hazard, Marianne Celano, and Marietta Collins Josephine by Patricia Hruby Powell…
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Books for children http://hereweeread.com/2017/11/2018-ultimate-list-diverse-childrens-books.html Social Justice Books website https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/slavery/ Age 2+: Lovely by Jess Hong. We’re Different We’re the Same by Bobbi Kates. Ages 3-4 years: Is There a Human Race? Harper Collins,Canada. The Skin You Live In by Michael Tyl…
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Ever experience the embarrassment of forgetting someone’s name? They’re chatting to you and while you remember their face, you struggle to recall where and when you met them. All the while, you’re not really listening to what they’re saying. If so, then you'll want to tune into this episode packed with some great tips. You can also check out the bl…
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Brain chemistry on making mistakes: https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/learning-mistakes-84558 Congress pursuing reparations: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/40 Ta Nehisi Coates: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ African American timeline: https://www.nps.gov/saga/learn/edu…
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Rocco La Manna ED.d asks how do African American foster/adopted kids raised by same sex parents identify when they get to college? How will they fit in? Can schools emotionally and socially support these kids? Find out more at this link for the dissertation. https://search.proquest.com/docview/2232953531/fulltextPDF/C42E2A731CED48A4PQ/1?accountid=1…
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Please listen to the end for my personal pondersings of Asha and her soulful information. The gallery where Palette of Expressions students exhibited is Joyce Gordon Gallery and powered by Better Together. Episode booklist: Please read before reading to kids. Freedom Over Me by Ashley Bryan, 5+ What Lincoln Said by Sarah Thompson age 4+ Let’s Talk …
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I have a confession.....Poor customer service drives me bonkers. And I know I'm not alone. BUT is it really the entire fault of the person serving us? Could we, as customers, help make the experience better? Tune in as I share some tips on how to do this.....and replacing an awkward exchange with an awesome one. Want to read more about it? Check ou…
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Ever notice a person gets restless when you're talking? If you think back to the last time it happened, could you have potentially been talking too much? We face many challenges and distractions so tune in to find out a handy tip called the Traffic Light Rule to keep people's attention. Check out the blog here: http://bit.ly/2OzyCLI or other handy …
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Talking about race with kids is always daunting for parents. When your a light skinned mom with an African American/white child it becomes difficult because race conversations don't happen in white families. Even though it is a must to talk to her child about racism it is still heartbreaking to do it. Recommended reading: Ron's Big Mission by by Ro…
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You know those days when you feel bloated, self conscious.....generally blah and crappy all due to feeling bloated or dare I say it having a 'fat day'. Tune in for some easy styling tips to beat it and look and feel confident and awesome. For the blog and images: http://bit.ly/2Z0mm7r For some great ways to wear scarves: http://bit.ly/2YXrN7a Stay …
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How good do you think you are at reading what someone's feeling? Good, average or shocking....either way, you'll want to tune into this episode where we discuss clusters of body language cues and why they matter, and help, with averting awkward moments personally and professionally.
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Ever wondered if people you're talking to are actually interested in what you're saying or just being polite? Tune in to find out two body language cues indicating genuine interest in you and the conversation, and how to use them to your advantage too. They may not be what you're expecting either..... PS: Here's the link to the blog and spectrum: h…
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Ever been asked if you’re feeling okay? Or a person suggests you look tired or thought you were actually older? Then there are those times when people comment how well, relaxed you look. Yes? Well, there’s a strong chance the colours you’re wearing are influencing those impressions of you. Tune in to find out more and some handy tips. You can find …
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Ever been told to 'fake it til you make it'? You see, while we may think we can control how we feel, we’re actually showing it. And others can pick up on it. What to do? Work out your THRIVE and SURVIVE places – a cool hack by human behaviour investigator Vanessa Van Edwards. --------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES As promise…
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Are you a mumpreneur living in the country? Then this podcast could be for you where you’ll find your tribe of like-minded awesome women who’ve got each other’s back. I know it can get lonely working for ourselves and it can get tough not having someone who ‘gets it to talk to’ and get helpful advice to boost the ole confidence. Tune in to find out…
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How often do you hear the saying 'dress to look and feel good'. I'm going to be a little contentious and suggest we dress to first FEEL good and we'll look it in how confident we behave and present ourselves including posture. And the science seems to concur. Tune in to find out why and how, and for some handy tips to ensure you feel and look aweso…
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