Tag: change
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Developing Black Identity as a Transracial Adoptee
Kevin was born in Detroit in August 1967 two weeks after the riots that changed that city forever. It was out of these amazing circumstances his life began. It is out of these experiences he tells his story; a story of struggle and joy, pain and passion, and most of all hope. You can learn…
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Strategies for Personal and Professional Progress
John Neral, MA, CPC reawakens, energizes, galvanizes and innovates the mind think of employees, corporations, associations and systems. He is a celebrated executive/career and professional development coach and an in-demand, mindset-shifting public speaker. Prior to this, John served as a professional development manager of an instructional coaching program in the District of Columbia Public Schools…
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How to Use Embodied Awareness to Increase Presence
Sebene Selassie is a teacher, author, and speaker who explores the themes of belonging and identity through meditation, creativity, and spirituality. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Washington, DC Sebene began studying Buddhism 30 years ago as an undergraduate at McGill University, where she majored in comparative religious studies. She has an MBA from the…
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Educate Yourself and Decide Who You Want to Be
Samira is a 26 year old mixed race girl born in Czechia. She now lives in London. She is in Prague right now, and she actually came over for us to have the chat. You can see more about her on Instagram at afrikakidsczsk and also at darealsamira. For more information you can visit https://changesbigandsmall.com/38.…
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Choices and Challenges of Individual and Collective Data Use
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I interview sociobiologist Rebecca Costa. Rebecca D. Costa is an American sociobiologist and futurist. She’s the preeminent global experts on the subject of fast adaptation and recipient of the prestigious Edward O. Wilson biodiversity technology award. For more information you can visit rebeccacosta.com. Please go to changesbigandsmall.com,…
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Fighting Racism Frame by Frame with Bryon Summers
Currently, I’m focused on a special series exploring equality, justice, and anti-racism. Today, I’m speaking with Bryon Summers who lives in New Jersey. I contacted Bryon after seeing this photo on Instagram. I explained to him that this is why I contacted him. The podcast starts with his response to my confirmation. Bryon Summers has…
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Go Through the Process to Be Your Own Kind
Renita Betts is a proud wife to her best friend and she loves to be surrounded by positive energy. Her purpose in life is to encourage others to be comfortable with themselves. She’s felt depressed, stuck and invisible. After spending a good portion of her life trying to fit, trying to be loved and validated,…
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Difficult Conversations can help Launch your Progress
Devin Williams is the host of the Sour Topics podcast for men’s mental health and self-help. He is also the blogger of Devinism.com a guide for millennial entrepreneurs. Devin is the father of 4 and lives in Maryland. I interviewed Devin on May 21, so we chat about coronavirus and its effect on his family.…
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Finding Joy in the Time of Coronavirus
In this episode, I share an update from last week’s guest as well as several responses from previous guests on how they are finding joy during coronavirus. Last week, I shared an interview that I recorded in March with Deirdre Nelson. I reached out to her to find out how life has changed over the…
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How to Follow Your Gut to Live the Life You Want
Correction: Queen Sono is the first original African series. It is South African, not Nigerian as I mentioned in the podcast. I interviewed Deirdre Nelson on March 13, 2020. When we spoke, Prague was in the first stages of lockdown, and restaurants were still open until 8pm. There were only a handful of cases of…
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Life in the time of Coronavirus – in Illinois
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Lindsay Pinchuk. Lindsay Pinchuk is the CEO + Founder of Bump Club and Beyond. Bump Club and Beyond is the largest social event company in the country connecting moms and moms-to-be with the best information, resources, experts, products and most…
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Life in the time of Coronavirus – in Thailand
In this episode of Changes Big and Small, Lani and I discuss some of the changes she’s made in her life. She shares how getting fired affected her and how she’s built her life. She also shares some advice for coping during coronavirus. Find the full show notes at https://changesbigandsmall.com/2020/04/28/life-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-lani-v-cox/ Join the Changes Big and…