Episode 303: Conversation with Breathwork & Resilience Expert Zee Clarke

When was the last time you looked yourself in the mirror and got to know yourself, if ever? The next episode of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast offers us all a special treat to do just that. Co-host, Kailei Carr, is joined by Breathwork and Resilience Expert, Zee Clarke, for some deep breathing and soul searching. Not only does Zee share her personal journey to self-liberation through her own “Eat, Pray, Love” experience, but she also teaches a few practical breathing practices that can help us better manage daily life. Kailei and Zee also dive deep into Zee's book, Black People Breathe, as she advocates for meditation while debunking myths concerning meditation for people of color.

ABOUT ZEE CLARKE:

Zee Clarke is a breathwork and resilience expert and the author of the groundbreaking book, Black People Breathe. Trained in India, she is a Harvard MBA that went from leading teams at Fortune 500 companies to teaching powerful tools to improve our mental health and well-being in the workplace.

Her Breathwork@WorkTM program helps companies support their entire workforce in reducing stress, boosting productivity and prioritizing self-care. Her Black@WorkTM program focuses on helping people of color manage the chronic stress and professional development challenges resulting from microaggressions and systemic racism.

Companies like Google, Visa, and AMC Networks are supporting the wellbeing of their teams with these programs.

Zee has been featured in many leading publications including Fortune, Forbes, OprahDaily, ABC, CNBC, Ebony, Essence, and Fast Company.

You can follow her on LinkedIn, YouTube, or @zeeclarkebreathes on Instagram and TikTok for weekly breathwork practices and tools.

QUOTABLES:

“Breathwork is breathing with intention.”

“Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment without judgment and with curiosity.”

“I wanted us to feel empowered around our own self care despite what happens to and around us.

“Safety is a privilege.”

“It's so important for us to have a strong foundation.”

“The breath is the pause between stimulus and response.”

How to stay connected to Zee Clarke:

LinkedIn: Zhalisa “Zee” Clarke

Website: ZeeClarke.com

Instagram: @zeeclarkebreathes

To purchase the book, Black People Breathe, visit here.