Where’s the Village? Redefining Connection, Competition & Collective Healing w/ Classie Watson
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02/14/25 • 48 min
We always hear it takes a village—but have we ever really felt that village?
In this episode of The Inclusive Business Lab, I sat down with Classie Watson—business strategist and intentional life coach—to unpack the reality of connection, competition, and what it truly means to build a safe and supportive community for women.
We talk about:
- Why the ‘village’ has become more concept than reality
- How competition and fear block real collaboration
- What i actually takes to create spaces where women can thrive together
If you’ve ever struggled to find your people—your real village—this conversation is for you.
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Looking for more? Find me here: https://linktr.ee/lekeshiaangeliqueconsulting
We always hear it takes a village—but have we ever really felt that village?
In this episode of The Inclusive Business Lab, I sat down with Classie Watson—business strategist and intentional life coach—to unpack the reality of connection, competition, and what it truly means to build a safe and supportive community for women.
We talk about:
- Why the ‘village’ has become more concept than reality
- How competition and fear block real collaboration
- What i actually takes to create spaces where women can thrive together
If you’ve ever struggled to find your people—your real village—this conversation is for you.
____
Looking for more? Find me here: https://linktr.ee/lekeshiaangeliqueconsulting
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The Inclusive Business Lab - Where’s the Village? Redefining Connection, Competition & Collective Healing w/ Classie Watson
Transcript
I tell my corporate clients all the time, like, you don't get to say a space is safe because you said so. If I tell you to come in my space, it's a safe space. And then the first thing you do is make a post and you get attacked for what you're saying. You're like, safe for who? Right?
>> Classy WatsonRight.
>> LakeishaCan we define safety
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