The Nudge

My guest this episode is Jacquie Compton, an art and somatic-based therapist. Jacquie is a Registered Psychotherapist, a Registered Art Therapist and a Certified Advanced Practitioner in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Jacquie is an instructor and clinical supervisor at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute where she facilitates a course on cultural humility and trauma-informed art therapy. In addition, she is a published poet, mother, consultant, and speaker. Over the past 15 years, Jacquie has been developing a trauma-focused practice that uniquely incorporates art-based, body-based and talk-based therapy. Her approach is deeply rooted in art and creative psychotherapy, somatic therapies and neuroscience. In this episode, Jacquie and I discuss the wisdom of intuition; why becoming ourselves takes courage; how she sees grief as the most powerful emotion; the relationship between transformation and grief; and why trying to protect ourselves from it actually keeps us stuck.And of course, we talk about her newly released book of poetry called a Body of Wisdom which I have linked in the show notes for purchase.LinksJacquie's Book of Poetry: A Body of Wisdom Learn more about Jacquie and her offerings at her website: https://www.thegroundedheart.com/Connect with her on Instagram: @jacquiecompton Mentioned in this episode: Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger, by Lama Rod Owens

My guest this episode is Khnuma Simmonds, Founder and Visionary of the Girlfriendism Brand. Khnuma is a full time mom-preneur to two sons, a doctoral candidate in the process of completing her PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior, and an advocate for survivors of domestic violence. Khnuma owns and operates six unique businesses under the Girlfriendism umbrella with the overall purpose of empowering women through the areas of fashion, fitness, wellness, business, philanthropy and most recently, travel! Since 2011, her humble island business that was inspired by the women of St. Croix, USVI, has grown into a global movement for women all over the world.In this episode, Khnuma and I discuss what it means to be living in your purpose,  the important distinction between Doing versus being, how she defines success, why rest is essential to creativity and clarity, breaking generational cycles, and living an examined life.Mentioned in this episode: Women Who Love Too Much: When You Keep Wishing and Hoping He'll Change, by Robin Norwood

TK Petersen is the co-founder and CFO of The Gathering Spot, a private membership network that serves as a hub for collaboration, connections and experiences. TK is also the Vice President of Greenwood, a digital banking services platform for Black and minority individuals and businesses; and a principal at A3C, a music, tech and film conference and festival.Responsible for the company’s overall management, operations, and financial growth across all holdings, TK has led the club’s physical expansion to Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and forthcoming markets, as well as the digital expansion of the company’s platform TGS Connect.In 2022, The Gathering Spot was acquired by Greenwood, Inc, creating the largest fintech and community platform for Blacks and minorities with a combined community of over 1 million people. The companies share a mission of closing the wealth gap for minorities through community building, entrepreneurship, group economics and wealth building. TK’s commitment to community building has led to numerous acknowledgments. He and his business partner were awarded and honored by Atlanta Magazine, the Atlanta Business Chronicle, The Root 100, and Ebony Power 100. They have also been featured in notable national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, The New York Times, Essence, Forbes, Inc, Black Enterprise, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Huffington Post, and USA Today. TK earned a dual degree in Finance and Accounting from Georgetown University, and he currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.In this episode, TK and I discuss how The Gathering Spot came to be and the evolution of his personal and professional journey. I want to note that this episode was recorded in 2021, and I thank TK for his graciousness with my delayed release.Mentioned in this episode: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport

My guest this episode is Martine Kotze. Martine is a relationship coach and founder of The Wellness Group where she provides bespoke relationship courses and coaching that values and honors each client and supports them through all aspects of transformation. Martine believes that everyone deserves a relationship where they feel deeply understood and that sometimes what you need to get you there is the right support.Martine is a mom of 3 and wife who took her marriage crisis and created a life she is proud of by showing up more bravely than ever before. In this episode, Martine shares how she chose to save her marriage and find herself, how relationships are habits, and why mindset has to be the foundation of relationship transformation. --> Use the code NUDGES for $200 of any of Martine's courses, through the end of October 2022. The Connection Lab (a 10 week couples course) Enrollment open but limited spots available per month: https://the-wellness-group-by-martine-kotze.mykajabi.com/the-connection-labInvisible to Irresistible (a 12 week group coaching program for women) Enrollment opens 25 September and closes 27 Oct 2022: https://the-wellness-group-by-martine-kotze.mykajabi.com/IrresistibleLearn more about Martine and her offerings: https://www.thewellnessgroupbymk.com/Connect with Martine on Instagram: @martinekotzeMentioned in this Episode:The Alchemist by Paul Coelho

My guest this episode is Xaivier Ringer - a mural artist and illustrator who uses mural art to engage communities in the spaces they dwell and creates affirming visual prints and statements for women of color.Xaivier and I attended Georgetown University together, where she majored in Government and minored in Spanish and Studio Art.Xaivier’s artistic approach is mostly participatory as she invites contributors to create the design within workshops that eventually live in their spaces. Her experiences working and living abroad including places such as the Dominican Republic and Thailand, inspired her brand name: “The International Muralist.” Xavier has a passion for engaging community members in hands-on approach to placemaking and community development. She currently resides in Rome, GA, where she’s from and where she is currently developing robust beautification projects as co creator of the Rome Mural CoLab.In this episode we talk about how Georgetown made her an artist; why she had to throw away the idea of being a starving artist and shift to an abundance mindset; how her art comes from her own curiosities and her desire to affirm her existence and those around her;  and the gift of discernment in navigating what’s expected of us and what we really want.Connect with Xaivier:The International Muralist websiteFollow Xaivier on Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, Elizabeth GilbertThe Poet X, Kristin Acevedo

My guest this episode is Cesar Del Valle. Cesar  is a social sector professional and adventurer at heart.  has amassed nearly two decades of entrepreneurial, startup, and non-profit experience to complement his undergraduate degree in Statistics from U.C. Berkeley and his M.B.A. in social entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Spain. Having lived in 6 countries throughout his life Cesar considers himself a global citizen of the world and loves meeting new people and exploring new cultures. The word  I would use to describe this conversation is expansive. Cesar and I talk about how growing up between Mexico and the US and his love of travel and culture have influenced the multidimensionality of his personal and professional identity; the importance of empathy and compassion in leadership; variables that influence our perception and experience of nudges; how decisions that we make can have massive ripple effects on our lives; proactivity and out relationship to seeing ourselves as stewards of our own destinies; practicing attunement; thought experimentation; and how sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to support others in need. Connect with Cesar via LinkedIn. Mentioned in this episode: Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day by Amishi Jha Wait but Why blog Thank you for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations by Thomas Friedman

My guest this episode is Laura Valvasori. Laura provides Marketing Foundations Strategy and Mentorship for Entrepreneurs through her business Good to Grow Marketing. Through her experience of leaving her corporate job to pursue self-employment, Laura has learned the importance of changing and growing as a person when making the shift from employee to entrepreneur. I’m so excited about this timing because Laura is just releasing her debut book! Good to Grow empowers both new and seasoned entrepreneurs to cultivate the right mindset and habits to thrive and build a successful business and life they love. Laura runs her business from her “she-shed” in Oakville, Ontario, where she lives with her husband and two teenagers.In this conversation, Laura and I discuss her transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, giving yourself grace as you pursue success, and of course her newly released book Good to Grow, which you can explore/purchase HERE!

My guest this episode is Lisa Nichols - Founder and Lead Consultant of Love Your Niche. Lisa is a leadership coach & consultant who partners with executives to own their brilliance and cultivate high-performing, human-centered teams. One of her key priorities is to advocate for workplace equity by facilitating leadership training focused on improving communication and cohesion for diverse teams.  Led by her belief that organizations are healthier and more productive when each team member thrives, she guides both leaders and employees to adopt a growth mindset that leads to transformation. In this conversation, Lisa and I discuss why she is passionate about every person owning their brilliance; how fear of authenticity can create a self-fulfilling prophecy; the transformational power of team members seeing each others as humans first; and much more!Lisa’s Recommendations: The Place We Find Ourselves podcast Say More About That by Amber CabralFind Your Fierce: Interrupt Imposter Syndrome and Own Your Success by Teresa SandeConnect with Lisa: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

In this solo episode, I'm talking about how we can reframe the "dip" periods of our lives into opportunities for reflection, insight, and inspiration. I reference my previous conversation with Minal Sampat and how it can be a lot easier to talk about how we'll approach failure than it is to actually process it when it happens. So, I'm taking you through some of my recent learnings from my own personal experience!Mentioned in the episode: Meyers Briggs Type Indicator Human Design & my session with Frannie & Co Catherine Farquharson Mindset Coaching & Her Instagram Post on Dips 

Jess Begen Galica has built a successful business career spanning almost every kind of corporate work environment, including management consulting at Bain & Company and work at top companies like Apple and Siemens and a variety of startups. In 2020 she pivoted to start researching and writing about women and career.Today, Jess has studied the career trajectories of more than 150 highly successful women and become an expert on women and career reinvention. She is a corporate speaker, private coach to high performing women, and shares the extraordinary stories of the career changers that she interviews through her blog and upcoming podcast. She is also the author of her upcoming book, Reclaim Your Career to be released in January 2023).Jess earned her MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management as a double scholarship recipient. She has her B.A. from Georgetown University.Our conversation this episode gets to the heart of the career pivot she made, which was actually sparked by her experience stepping into motherhood. When she had her first daughter, she craved a more authentic and purposeful career. Through initial research she quickly discovered that her story—building a stellar career, doing everything “right,” but waking up lost—is not unique. Themes this episode include what it looks like to follow your energy, being audacious and taking leaps, why we don't always follow our inner compass, why you can't wait for the perfect path to start taking steps forward, and how clarity about your macro vision can give you a sense of freedom/relief in taking the micro steps. Connect with Jess via LinkedIn or her website: https://www.reclaimyourcareer.co/Jess's recommended reading: Fair Play by Eve Rodsky and Pay Up by Reshma Saujani COULD JOURNALING CHANGE THE WAY YOU WORK?Are you a woman leader in the social sector? Join me for a 2-week facilitated journaling program to make time and space for thoughtful personal, professional and organizational reflection. June 6-17, 12-1pm EST (recordings will be shared for those who can’t attend live).Register here! 

My guest this episode is Minal Sampat. Minal is a Marketing Strategist, Social Media Coach, Registered Dental Hygienist, and a National Speaker. She is the author of a best-seller book in 5 countries called "Why Your Marketing is Killing Your Business & What to do About It." Minal's content is so compelling that Forbes.com has featured her, her book, and her marketing strategies…not once, not twice…but 6 times just within the last 2 years! Minal and I discuss how she launched her first business by setting a Guinness World Record, how asking herself "what's the worst that could happen" allows her to break through fear and pursue big goals, the *real* reason clients really want to work with her, and much more. To learn more about Minal or get in touch, visit MinalSampat.com. 

Dr. Monica Page is a licensed psychologist in private practice and a racial equity educator. As a community educator, Dr. Page develops and presents seminars focused on increasing knowledge with respect to race-based topics, including 'How to talk about race with children', 'How to be an Ally' and 'How to be actively antiracist.' In this conversation, Monica and I talk about why teaching kindergarten was a beautiful and tragic experience for her, and how the murder of one of her former kindergartners (Casey Goodson, Jr., who was shot and killed by an Ohio Sheriff's deputy in December 2020) reinforced her passion for social justice. We also note the role of tragic nudges that move history forward, and how she feels like this moment in time is what she has been training for.  Other topics discussed include colorism and privilege in the Black experience, and the role of parents in raising antiracist children. Find Monica on Instagram: dr_antiracism 

My guest this episode is Metrovelle Denmark, a Divisional VP and Regional Leader of Diversity and Inclusion with Macy's. We talk about his professional trajectory from starting out as a stock clerk at Just for Feet, to earning major accolades with Macy's, including Top Sales, Top District, and Top Vice President. Metro talks about how taking initiative has played a major role in his success, and how blooming where he's been planted has landed unexpected opportunities. Metro is reading: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckMetro's Nudge: Don't be Afraid to be Uncomfortable ---I'd love to connect with you on social platforms. Drop me a note to let me know you listened, and tell me what else you're curious about.Instagram: @annascarbrielLinkedIn: Anna Scarbriel

I'm baaaack! It's been a long break since my last episode and I've only done guest-based discussion so far, so I wanted to take this opportunity to share some quick facts about me. I listen to a lot of podcasts and really appreciate knowing more about the hosts, so I figured you might to! I'd love to connect with you on social platforms. Drop me a note to let me know you listened, and tell me what else you're curious about. Instagram: @annascarbrielLinkedIn: Anna Scarbriel

In this episode, I’m joined in conversation by Patria Alexander - aa self-taught award winning portrait photographer, based in St. Thomas US Virgin Islands. Her business, Patria Alexander Photography, specializes in Personal Branding and Visual Content Creation specifically for high level women entrepreneurs and thought leaders.Patria and I talk about how living through two back-to-back Category 5 hurricanes in 2017 spurred a major career shift for her - from Nursing to photography and personal branding, as well the fact that it took her two years to start owning the title of photographer. We also touch on influence of culture on how people show up and want to be seen (or not) and the link between boudoir photography and reclaiming our feminine power. One of the things you’ll hear us discuss is how Patria believes that having photos you are proud of can be a catalyst in your career & business, and can inspire you to create and put yourself out there more. Patria believes that everyone is born with an abundance of creativity and should tap into it.Mentioned in this Episode: Pussy: A Reclamation - Regena Thomashauer provides a pathway for women to step out of victimhood and into our inherent radiance.Unapologetically Ambitious - Shellye Archambeau recounts how she overcame the challenges she faced as a young black woman, wife, and mother, managing her personal and professional responsibilities while climbing the ranks at IBM and subsequently in her roles as CEO.Find Patria: Website: https://www.patriaalexander.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patriaalexanderphotography/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patriaalexanderphotography/

My guest this episode is Jamarah Amani. Jamarah is a community midwife who believes in the power of birth and the right of every birthing person to the care and services they need. Jamarah’s lived mission is to do her part to build a movement for Birth Justice locally in South FL, nationally in the US, and globally. A community organizer from the age of sixteen, Jamarah has worked with several organizations across the United States, the Caribbean and in Africa on various public health issues, including HIV prevention, maternal and infant mortality, access to emergency contraception and access to midwifery care. She’s  currently the director of Southern Birth Justice Network, a non-profit organization working to demand dignity for pregnant and parenting people and to make midwifery and doula care accessible to marginalized communities. Jamarah is also the co-founder of National Black Midwives Alliance and was the 2019 recipient of the Trailblazer Award from the City of Miami.Our conversation centers around Birth justice, racial maternal disparities, the power of alignment, and doing life (and birth) on your own terms. Mentioned in this episode:Statistics on black maternal health Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than white women.Black women are more likely to experience preventable maternal death compared with white women.Black women’s heightened risk of pregnancy-related death spans income and education levels.Kira Dixon Johnson, 4Kira4MomsBlack Mothers Keep Dying After Giving Birth. Shalon Irving's Story Explains WhySouthern Birth Justice NetworkDonate to Southern Birth Justice Network via PayPalBlack Midwives AllianceLegacy Power Voice: Movements in Black Midwifery (documentary film)How to Survive the End of the World podcast Emergent Strategy : Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by adrienne maree brownThe Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee TaylorParable of the Sower by Octavia ButlerTomi Adeyemi Crafts Fantastic Worlds with WordsYour Attention Please - A Hulu PodcastBlack Stories Presents: Your Attention Please

My guest this episode is Lauren Reid, PhD.  Dr. Reid is an Assistant Professor of Counseling and coordinates the multicultural curriculum for the Graduate Program in Counseling at Arcadia University in Pennsylvania. Her research uses a mixed methods design to explore the relationship between cultural factors and coping of Black and Brown folx. She also conducts research on multicultural training and counselors' development. Dr. Reid is a licensed psychologist; her private practice specializes in working with biracial/multiracial people and women of color.This conversation centered around her research and work with biracial clients but dovetailed into topics like decolonizing therapy, disrupting systems of oppression and white supremacy, motherhood, and even President Obama. Mentioned in this Episode:The Gifts of Imperfection, by Dr. Brene BrownDecolonizing Therapy, Dr. Jennifer MullanInclusive TherapistsTherapy for Black GirlsSonya Renee Taylor, The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-LovePrentis Hemphill Podcast, Finding Our Way

My guest this episode is Lourdes Laguna, an educator and advocate for Type 1 Diabetes, which she was diagnosed with at age 18. In this episode, Lourdes and I discuss some of the ups and downs in her T1D journey. Connect with Lourdes on Instagram: i.can.t1dayLearn more about Type 1 Diabetes: https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/type-1

This episode, I’m joined in conversation by entrepreneur, certified coach, facilitator and trainer Tricia Homer.Tricia is on faculty at the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland where she teaches Business Communication and Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She is co-founder of HGVenture, LLC - a consulting firm that supports the development of inclusive, cohesive organizations through workshops, facilitated strategic planning, and culture assessments. Tricia was recognized in 2016 by the Prince George's County’s Social Innovation Fund, as a Top Forty Under 40 Changemaker. Tricia and I talk about how she went from lamenting not having a professional speciality to embracing and thriving in being a multipotentialite. She also shares her hard-earned wisdom around networking, mentorship, and fear-fighting. TED Talk - Emilie Wapnick, Why some of us don’t have one true calling: https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling

I'm joined in this episode by award-winning Social Impact Strategist Kirstyn Nimmo. Kirstyn is the architect behind the White House-recognized #IAmAMan campaign for criminal justice reform, the Purina partnership that opened NYC's first pet-friendly domestic violence shelters, and The Rockefeller Foundation’s maternal mortality #WithoutMom campaign endorsed by Hillary Clinton, Bill Gates, Planned Parenthood, Vox and more. She is committed to driving equity and opportunity among marginalized communities by custom building strategies rooted in authenticity, insight and culture. In this conversation, Kirstyn  reflects on her 12+ years experience building disruptive, culture-shifting campaigns and how that led her to found GOOD WORX - a Social Innovation Consultancy centered around shifting cultural conversation and driving real impact. We cover a variety of really timely topics including how she helps brands better understand their company history and establish or improve their brand purpose architecture, as well as what makes allyship authentic. Connect with Kirstyn: https://www.kirstynnimmo.work/https://www.good-worx.co/Referenced in this Episode: HBO's Lovecraft Country ACLU Podcast with Ben & Jerry's - Who We Are : A Chronicle of Racism in AmericaRenaissance Church NYC PodcastHow Long 'til Black Future Month, by N.K. JemisinThe Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person, by Frederick Joseph