Class is in session! š©š¾āš«š©š¾āš In this nourishing and necessary episode of Space To Exhale: The Podcast, Lisa is joined by the brilliant Chantell Frazier, Ph.D., founder & CEO of Anansi Research, founder of the Healthy Scholars community, and creator of the Love Notes for Black Women in Academia campaign.
In āSoft-Life School: Black Genius and the Need for Rest,ā Lisa and Chantell unpack what it means to center rest as a radical act of self-preservation, especially for Black women navigating the grind culture of academia.
In this first episode in the Soft-Life School series, you are invited into a space where Black brilliance does not require burnout, where healing is just as valuable as achievement, and where you are worth more than your credentials. This is a masterclass in unlearning the violence of overwork and reclaiming the healing energies of ease, imagination, and rest. š
In this episode, you will learn about:
ā How grind culture impacts Black women in academia
ā Dr. Frazierās journey creating communities of healing and care
ā How Dr. Frazierās "Love Notes for Black Women in Academia" became a balm for burnout and a blueprint for collective care
ā Why rest is not a reward but a requirementāespecially for Black women intellectuals and creatives
ā How to honor your genius and your humanity in high-performance spaces
ā Simple, sustainable strategies for building a soft life that sustains your genius
Tune in and exhale. Because your body AND your brain deserve to rest.
Join us for what will be a healing and inspiring show.Ā
CREDITS:
šøš½Guest: Dr. Chantell Frazier, founder & CEO of Anansi Research, founder of the Healthy Scholars community, and creator of the Love Notes for Black Women in AcademiaĀ
šøš½Producer: 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.
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