Cultivating Resilience: Embracing Curiosity, Rest, and Movement w/ Lauren Leavell

In this episode, Monique dives into the importance of dreaming big and pursuing Black liberation. She highlights the necessity of reclaiming our imaginations and challenging the limitations imposed by society. Explores the significance of dreaming beyond what is realistic and how it contributes to the work of Black liberation.

Monique shares personal reflections on dreaming and how she has always been a big dreamer. She emphasizes the need to dream beyond our current reality, pushing ourselves to imagine what seems unrealistic. Drawing strength from the resilience of her ancestors, Monique encourages listeners to envision a better future and take action toward its realization.

Throughout the episode, Monique provides parameters for dreaming big, such as requiring community involvement, tapping into new skills or knowledge, and aligning with personal growth and transformation..

As she concludes, Monique invites listeners to share their dreams, emphasizing the importance of a supportive community and celebrating each other's aspirations. She encourages engagement with the Shine Bright School's nurturing community and invites listeners to join in the journey of personal and collective growth.

Don't miss this empowering episode that will inspire you to dream big, challenge societal norms, and work toward a future of liberation and equality.

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Resources mentioned in this podcast:

Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt

Platt, C. (2022). The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less. Simon and Schuster.