Soft living begins with knowing who you are. In this episode of Space To Exhale: The Podcast, host Lisa Hurley sits down with Dana Brownlee—globally recognized speaker, trainer, entrepreneur, and author of The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up—to explore the power of self-knowledge as the foundation for living a soft, centered, serene life.
With wisdom and empathy born of their lived experience, Lisa and Dana dive into how every Black woman can curate a life that feels restful, intentional, and aligned. Rooted in cultural resonance, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone ready to stop glamorizing the grind and instead embrace a gentler approach to life.
If you’ve been searching for your blueprint to a more fulfilling life, this episode will provide you with the soulful reminders and soft-life strategies you need.
This episode offers:
💚 Insights into why self-knowledge is the key to building a soft life.
💚 Tips to help Black women release hustle culture and embrace rest.
💚 Practical steps to align work, relationships, and wellness with your truth.
💚 Ways to reclaim joy, rest, softness, and serenity in your daily life.
Listen in to learn how self-knowledge becomes your blueprint for soft living—and why the present moment is always the right time to exhale.
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👸🏽Guest: Dana Brownlee, Speaker, Trainer, and author author of The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up
👸🏽Host & Executive Producer: Lisa Hurley, Author, Space To Exhale and Founder, The Great Exhale
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ABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:
It is time to exhale: to say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist, founder of The Great Exhale, and leader in the rest movement for Black women, provides you with an uplifting and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft life.
As a soft Black woman, and an advocate of rest for Black women, Lisa supports readers via modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her powerful Exhalation Point framework. This inspiring self-help book guides you on a life-changing journey to:
Know Yourself: Remember who you are, align with your values, and celebrate your strengths.
Love Yourself: Practice positive self-talk, select your close circle, and prioritize rest.
Be Yourself: Show up authentically, protect your energy, and live a soft, centered, serene life.
Ready to exhale? Get your copy today. Published by Wiley, Space To Exhale is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and wherever books are sold.
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