Ep. 30: Healing Black joy w/Lola Troy.

On today's episode, we welcome Lola Troy, a powerful speaker, facilitator, life coach and corporate trainer. She helps individuals and businesses break through limitations and prepare for a successful future. Her expertise in guiding women and men towards achieving their goals is unmatched, and her commitment to healing Black joy is truly inspiring. Tune in to learn from Lola's wisdom and experience.

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

Finding joy in the midst of adversity [7:05]  

• It’s a birthright to have and express joy

• It's hard to display joy when you're in survival mode.

The Importance of Healing Black Joy [12:35] 

• We often associate struggle with success. We believe that accumulating wealth and things is the only way to do better than our parents.

• Feeling behind and the need to keep moving forward without taking breaks to enjoy life.

• Recognizing that we can have both success and joy, and that it's our duty to prioritize both.

The birth of Healing Black Joy [23:22]

• Addressing the issues and problems that Black women face in healthcare

• Encounting racism and sexism

• An avenue to share more about life experiences and insights 

Highlighting Black Joy and Healing  [25:51]

• Society and culture often prioritize and find entertainment in train wrecks rather than healing and positivity

• The work of highlighting the ability of black people to experience joy and healing can be difficult and discouraging, but it is important and necessary.

• There is a commitment to showcasing black people as whole and complete, on a continuous journey to healing.

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

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