The pod is podding! Kendra and Kelli share their reflections one week after the general election of 2024. Joined by their producer and digital media manager, Leatra and Meg, the hosts share their feelings immediately following the election and what they hope this means for our society going forward. Find your community, Black women, for such a time as this. This Womanist Work is a great place to start!

Additional links related to this episode:

1. If you haven't already, listen to Episode 8 of This Womanist Work titled "I Did Not Know What Freedom Was Until I Left: On Black Women Expats with Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry of ExodUS Summit"

2. Roshida Dowe from ExodUS Summit's video titled "Queer and Thriving Abroad"

3. Stephanie Perry, from ExodUS Summit's video titled "Countries Where Black Travelers Feel Welcome"

4. adrienne maree brown's book titled "Emergent Strategy"

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Centering Equity Productions produced and edited this episode, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

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Black women-- we see you, hear you, and share your concerns post-election 2024. This week, Kendra and Kelli are joined by Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry, co-founders of ExodUS Summit. This organization hosts virtual and live events and workshops that show Black women ways to plan their ExodUS while fostering community. Roshida and Stephanie tell us where their go-to location would be if they had to make a quick escape from the United States, and they share their organization's 7-step plan that any Black woman can use to make their ExodUS a reality. As they note on the pod-- "go to a place where people will support your dreams."

Additional links related to this episode:

1. ExodUS Summit's guide on "Black Women's ExodUS from the USA: Start Here"

2. A newsletter article from Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. (LDF), that has resonated with Kelli and Kendra over the past few days and inspired their introduction to this week's episode

3. Stephanie Perry's website, Vaycarious, where she "makes sabbaticals and life abroad accessible to Black women"

4. Roshida Dowe's website, Career Break Coach, where she "helps women take career breaks, move abroad, and live life on their terms

5. Essence magazine article, titled "The ExodUS Summit Is Helping Black Women Make Their Expat Dreams A Reality"

6. This Womanist Work's access link to the 5th Annual ExodUS Summit 2024's replay videos (note: our hosts receive a commission when listeners make a purchase using this link)

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This episode was produced and edited by Leatra Tate, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

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Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest. Learn more about Centering Equity Productions here: www.centeringequityllc.com

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

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In this extended bonus episode, Kelli and Kendra are joined by Sheryl Thomas-Washburn, AKA Mama Sheryl, who highlights her JEDI-B (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging) work experience and gives us an overview of her consulting work with Tomia LLC. They cover related topics such as white fragility and the discomfort of change. Specifically, why it is necessary. Tune in next week to hear more from Mama Sheryl in our full episode, but we hope you enjoy this month's bonus episode!

Additional links included in the episode:

1. Katy, TX school district considering a sensitivity policy for teachers after a book about a Native American allegedly makes white students uncomfortable

2. We reference Episode # 2- Ego is The Fear of Not Being Needed, where we discuss the importance of succession planning and how unique challenges emerge for Black women leaders

3. McKinsey & Company's Women in the Workplace study

Looking to book Sheryl Thomas-Washburn for your future speaking or consulting opportunities? You may contact her here:

Instagram- @the_sheryl_chronicles

Facebook- Sheryl Thomas-Washburn

LinkedIn- Sheryl Thomas-Washburn

Email- Sherylthomas189@gmail.com

Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @thiswomanistworkpod to keep the group chat conversations going!

This episode was produced and edited by Leatra Tate, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.

Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show!

Ready to take your podcast to the next level? Centering Equity Productions specializes in high-quality audio content, from concept to marketing strategies. Focus on creating amazing stories while we handle the rest. Learn more about Centering Equity Productions here: www.centeringequityllc.com

Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/

Support the show