How to support your mental wellness as a Black woman in adland - with Chloe Davis
03/27/24 • 33 min
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Chloe Davies is a creative global inclusion and belonging consultant and founder of It Takes a Village, a network for Black women in advertising, marketing and media.
Chloe is a proud Black bisexual woman as well as being a mother of two and an outstandingly prolific campaigner and activist. Chloe volunteers for UK Black Pride, the London Queer Fashion Show and was recently named one of Campaign magazine's 40 over 40. Chloe fits an impressive amount of commitments into her schedule, yet still found time to engage in this fascinating conversation.
Key takeways:
- What it means to be a mental health survivor
- The importance of safe spaces for underrepresented communities
- The gift of volunteering - how to make sure it's a blessing for both sides
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
Need A Bit of Support? Speak to NABS.
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Got a question for The NABS Podcast?
tw: suicide
Chloe Davies is a creative global inclusion and belonging consultant and founder of It Takes a Village, a network for Black women in advertising, marketing and media.
Chloe is a proud Black bisexual woman as well as being a mother of two and an outstandingly prolific campaigner and activist. Chloe volunteers for UK Black Pride, the London Queer Fashion Show and was recently named one of Campaign magazine's 40 over 40. Chloe fits an impressive amount of commitments into her schedule, yet still found time to engage in this fascinating conversation.
Key takeways:
- What it means to be a mental health survivor
- The importance of safe spaces for underrepresented communities
- The gift of volunteering - how to make sure it's a blessing for both sides
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
Need A Bit of Support? Speak to NABS.
Sign up to the NABS newsletter
Follow NABS on LinkedIn
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Watch NABS Talks on YouTube
Find out how you can support NABS...
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How to deal with trauma and live your truth - with Reeha Alder
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Reeha Alder is the founder of Mighty You, an executive coaching and training consultancy focusing on helping individuals, teams and organisations to create spaces that help them to be their best authentic selves. Reeha takes a holistic approach to creating authentic environments using a combination of breath work, DEI and wellbeing training and skills training for managers and leaders.
As well as being an advocate for authenticity, Reeha is a trauma survivor whose story has helped to inform her approach to her own life and how she helps others. Reeha is a brilliant speaker who shares her truth honestly and openly.
Hear more from Reeha in our upcoming NABS Talk on 19 March on finding your authentic self. Register for free on the NABS website.
Key takeaways:
- The body keeps the score, so learn how to look after your wellbeing
- Code-switching is exhausting; the alternative is brilliant authenticity
- How the industry needs to better support people from underrepresented groups
If you need help with any of the issues raised in this episode, try the following resources:
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
Need A Bit of Support? Speak to NABS.
Sign up to the NABS newsletter
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How to be kind at work, even when you're under pressure - with Aimee Luther
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Aimee Luther is managing director of the Liberty Guild. The Liberty Guild is an invitation-only curated association of the finest communication practitioners in the world. The business aims to give creatives and strategists a better work-life balance and more ownership over their careers.
Aimee is a huge believer in kindness as a leadership style, and she makes sure this is a top-lived value throughout her professional and voluntary work. Aimee's also a hugely busy working mum and speaks refreshingly about the demands of the juggle.
This is a great, down-to-earth chat - Aimee is a super mix of kind, clear and no-nonsense.
Key takeaways:
- We need to normalise feeling rubbish so that we can talk about it and support each other
- Being kind to each other is a basic requirement for the human race, so let's translate that into corporate kindness
- Let's use empathy and compassion to create nurturing environments where people can be their whole selves.
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
Need A Bit of Support? Speak to NABS.
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The NABS Podcast - How to support your mental wellness as a Black woman in adland - with Chloe Davis
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Louise Scodie - NABS 00:00
Welcome to the NABS Podcast. NABS is the support organisation for those working in advertising, marketing and media. I'm your host, Louise Scodie. Each week I'll be chatting with someone from our industry to find out how they support themselves and those around them through challenging times as well as day to day and it's all to help you support your own mental wellness. I can't wait to start chatting.
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