Not Everyone Deserves a Seat: Curating Your Friendship Circle Ep. 18

Joy and Nadine have an insightful conversation about cultivating meaningful friendships and the evolution of relationships over time. They explore the concept of "take-along" friends who remain constants through life's changes.

Key Takeaways:

• True friendships are cultivated over time through shared experiences and being present for each other.
• Not everyone deserves a seat at the table of your life - be selective about your inner circle.
• Friendships naturally evolve as interests and life stages change, without needing an official "break-up."
• Common interests and respect are foundations for forming new friendships as an adult.
• The quantity of new friends may lessen over time, but quality connections can still be made through shared pursuits.

Quote of the Day:

"The older I get, the more I realize the value of privacy, of cultivating your circle and only letting certain people in. You can be open, honest, and real while still understanding not everyone deserves a seat at the table of your life." - Author Unknown

Word of the Day:

"Some friends play at friendship, but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin." - Proverbs 18:24 (NRSV)

Chapters:

0:00 - 3:27 The concept of "take-along" friends who remain constants

3:28 - 4:12 Quotes on true friendship and cultivating your circle

4:13 - 6:54 Evolving friendships and social media's impact

6:55 - 10:23 Actively breaking up with friends vs natural evolution

10:24 - 14:06 Common interests as a basis for adult friendships

14:07 - 16:44 Making new friends through shared pursuits and life stages

16:45 - 20:26 Quantity of friends lessening over time

20:27 - 27:33 Cultivating an inner support circle and wrap-up

Call to Action:

• Nurture the "take-along" friendships that have withstood the test of time.
• Be intentional about who has a seat at your life's table.
• Allow friendships to naturally evolve without forcing "break-ups."
• Seek out new connections through common interests and life experiences.
• Identify your core support circle for different life stages.

The Team
Host: Joy Williams (https://www.instagram.com/souljoywellness/ )
Host: Nadine Heusner (https://www.instagram.com/thepractice20/ )
Producer: Kim Rabsatt (https://www.instagram.com/patoisproduction/ )
Announcer: Sabrina Haskett
Music: Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io
Music Produced By White Hot
https://www.riverside.fm/?via=PatoisProduction

Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Practical Tools for Nurturing Mind, Body, and Soul, Ep: 17

Joy and Nadine have an insightful discussion on the importance of self-care, exploring different perspectives and practical strategies for nurturing one's physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Key Takeaways:- Self-care starts with self-forgiveness and giving ourselves grace when we fall short.- The "squatter" analogy represents the negative inner voice that diminishes our self-worth - we must be intentional about evicting this unhelpful mindset. - Self-care is a daily practice using various "tools" tailored to our needs, which may change over time.- Acts of kindness towards others can provide fulfillment and shift our focus outward in a positive way.- Accepting the ebb and flow of emotions, being present in the moment, and building meaningful connections can combat feelings of loneliness.- Flexibility and self-compassion are key when it comes to self-care practices like nutrition and exercise.Chapters:00:00 - 1:30 Introduction and importance of self-forgiveness1:31 - 4:37 The "squatter" inner critic and evicting negative self-talk 4:38 - 6:24 Self-care as a daily practice with different "tools"6:24 - 8:14 Tailoring self-care to physical, mental and emotional needs8:16 - 10:23 Acts of kindness as self-care and shifting focus outward10:25 - 12:28 Being present in the moment and the ebb and flow of emotions12:29 - 14:17 Practicing positivity and spending time alone 14:18 - 15:31 Loneliness vs meaningful connections beyond titled relationships15:31 - 17:11 Flexibility with nutrition, exercise and self-compassionWord of the Day:"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." - Philippians 4:8 (NIV)Quote of the Day:“One of the best guides to how to be self-loving is to give ourselves the love we are often dreaming about receiving from others.” ~bell hooksCall to Action:• Identify and challenge the "squatter" voice of negativity in your mind.• Explore different self-care practices and find what resonates with your needs in the present moment. • Practice self-forgiveness, presence, and flexibility in your self-care journey.• Perform acts of kindness towards others as a way to nurture your own wellbeing.• Build authentic connections beyond just titled relationships.The TeamHost: Joy Williams (https://www.instagram.com/souljoywellness/ )Host: Nadine Heusner (https://www.instagram.com/thepractice20/ )Producer: Kim Rabsatt (https://www.instagram.com/patoisproduction/ )Announcer: Sabrina HaskettMusic: Beat Provided By https://freebeats.ioMusic Produced By White Hothttps://www.riverside.fm/?via=PatoisProduction

Is Your Job An Opportunity or Are You On The Glass Cliff? Episode 16

Summary: In this conversation, Joy and Nadine discuss the challenges faced by Black women in navigating the corporate world, specifically the concept of the "glass cliff." They explore the lack of support, sponsorship, and allies that Black women often experience, leading to situations where they are put in leadership positions with high risk of failure. The hosts also provide insights on building relationships, developing strategic networks, and identifying when to persist or move on from an unsupportive environment.

Key Takeaways:

• The "glass cliff" refers to situations where women or minorities are appointed to leadership positions during challenging times, with a high risk of failure.
• Black women often feel unsupported in the workplace, lacking sponsors who can advocate for them and clear obstacles in their path.
• Building relationships, developing mentors, and identifying potential sponsors are crucial for navigating the corporate landscape.
• It's important to strategically plant seeds, share ideas, and engage others to gain support for initiatives, rather than solely relying on formal meetings.
• Self-reflection is necessary to evaluate one's approach and energy, while also recognizing when an environment is unsupportive, and it's time to move on.

Word of the Day:

Joy's Word: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is, his good, pleasing, and perfect will." (Romans 12:2)

Nadine's Word: Persistence - a firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

0:52 - The "Glass Cliff" and Lack of Support

3:09 - Black Women's Ambition and Education Levels

3:55 - Accessing Support and Resources

5:28 - Difference Between Mentors and Sponsors

8:42 - Navigating Unsupportive Environments

19:21 - Strategic Networking and Planting Seeds

20:42 - Protecting Ideas and Building Alliances

24:38 - Knowing When to Move On

25:54 - Closing Thoughts

Call to Action: Reflect on your approach and energy in the workplace. Build strategic relationships with potential mentors and sponsors. Plant seeds for your ideas by engaging others in conversations. Recognize when an environment is unsupportive, and be prepared to move on when necessary.

The Team

Host: Joy Williams (https://www.instagram.com/souljoywellness/ ) Host: Nadine Heusner (https://www.instagram.com/thepractice20/ ) Producer: Kim Rabsatt (https://www.instagram.com/patoisproduction/ ) Announcer: Sabrina Haskett Music: Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Music Produced By White Hot https://www.riverside.fm/?via=PatoisProduction