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  • Working Twice As Hard: Why Black Women Need a Break, with Janelle Benjamin | ep. 16

    Working Twice As Hard: Why Black Women Need a Break, with Janelle Benjamin | ep. 16
    Aug 19 2025
    *TW: Mention of suicidal ideation*Black women are done working twice as hard for half as much.In this hard-hitting episode of Space To Exhale: The Podcast, Lisa sits down with Janelle Benjamin, B.A., J.D.—Founder & CEO of All Things Equitable Inc., and host of the Twice As Hard Vodcast Series—to unpack the exhausting, systemic reality that Black women are expected to work “twice as hard to get half as far.” The friends and activists also discuss the “last in/first out” treatment that many Black women are subjected to, a topic that is particularly poignant at this time in history when thousands of Black women have lost their jobs.Together, they explore the toll these dynamics take on Black women’s lives, health, and careers—and why it’s time to rewrite the rules.🎧 In this candid conversation, you will learn:✅ The historical roots of the “twice as hard” narrative, and why it persists today✅ The hidden costs of overwork on Black women’s mental, physical, and emotional well-being✅ Strategies Black women can use to set boundaries, rest unapologetically, and reclaim ease✅ Practical ways organizations can dismantle inequitable systems and create cultures of care✅ Why centering equity isn’t charity—it’s essential for sustainable success in every workplace✅ How workplaces can stop perpetuating grind culture and start centering equityThis is your invitation to be more, do less, and live abundantly. Remember to: Listen, follow and rate on SpotifyListen, follow, rate, and review on AppleListen, follow, and rate on AudibleWatch, subscribe, and comment on YouTubeShare your favorite episode with someone! Get a copy of Space To ExhaleSign up for The Gentle Breath newsletterCREDITS:👸🏽Guest: Janelle Benjamin, Founder & CEO of All Things Equitable Inc., and host of the Twice As Hard vodcast series👸🏽Host & Executive Producer: Lisa Hurley, Author, Space To Exhale and Founder, The Great ExhaleSHOW NOTESCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:🔗 Connect with Janelle on:LinkedIn: @JanelleBenjaminYouTube: @AllThingsEquitableInstagram: @AllThingsEquitableLearn more:All Things EquitableCONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:🔗 Connect with Lisa onLinkedInTikTokInstagram FacebookLearn MoreSpaceToExhaleBook.comLinktreeEngageShare your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #TheSpaceToExhaleShowRate & Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Loved the episode? Write a review! 😊🙏🏾GET SPACE TO EXHALE:📚Get your copy of Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene LifeABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:Say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist and founder of The Great Exhale, provides you with an inspiring and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft, fulfilling life.Part memoir, part manifesto, part meditation manual, Space To Exhale is a self-help book that empowers you to put your mask on first, remove your superhero cape, and create lasting life-work balance. Lisa draws on her experience as a Reiki Master, community builder, and burnout survivor, sharing anecdotes about her trials and triumphs―as well as the tools that have helped her transform. Through healing modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her powerful Exhalation Point framework, Lisa guides you on a life-changing journey to help you: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.Published by Wiley, Space To Exhale is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and wherever books are sold. Need several copies for your book club, event, retreat, or ERG? Visit our bulk orders partner Porchlight Books.
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  • Work Smart: Build Better Teams With The Seven Trust Languages, with Minda Harts | Ep. 15

    Work Smart: Build Better Teams With The Seven Trust Languages, with Minda Harts | Ep. 15
    Aug 12 2025
    What does it take to rebuild trust in workplaces that were never designed with us in mind? In this illuminating episode of Space To Exhale: The Podcast, Lisa sits down with Minda Harts, bestselling author of "The Memo" and of her latest groundbreaking title "Talk To Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace." Together, the two authors unpack the silent crisis of broken communication at work, and reveal a liberatory new framework for repairing connection, restoring respect, and reinstating psychological safety—especially for Black women and women of color navigating systems that weren’t built for our brilliance.Rooted in both lived experience and powerful research, Minda’s Seven Trust Languages® framework offers a practical path toward equity, empathy, and more human leadership.In this episode you’ll discover:✅ What the “Seven Trust Languages” are, and how they mirror love languages✅ How to identify your own trust language and honor others' trust languages in the workplace✅ The real impact of broken trust on teams, morale, and mental health✅ How inclusive leaders can build (and repair) trust, intentionally and equitably✅ How organizations can incorporate the trust languages into their formal processes like performance reviewsWhether you’re a people leader, team member, or aspiring changemaker, this episode will equip you with the tools to work smarter—not harder—and reclaim your peace while you’re on the clock.🎧 Tune in, take notes, and remember: You deserve to feel safe, seen, trusted and supported at work.Remember to: Listen, follow and rate on SpotifyListen, follow, rate, and review on AppleListen, follow, and rate on AudibleWatch, subscribe, and comment on YouTubeShare your favorite episode with someoneGet a copy of Space To ExhaleSign up for The Gentle Breath newsletterCREDITS:👸🏽Guest: Minda Harts, bestselling author of The Memo and Talk To Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace👸🏽Host & Executive Producer: Lisa Hurley, Author, Space To Exhale and Founder, The Great ExhaleSHOW NOTESCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:🔗 Connect with Minda on:LinkedIn: @MindaHartsFacebook: @MindaHarts Instagram: @MindaHartsYouTube: @MindaHartsLearn more:MindaHarts.comGet Your Self-Advocacy Starter KitCONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:🔗 Connect with Lisa onLinkedInTikTokInstagram FacebookLearn MoreSpaceToExhaleBook.comLinktreeEngageShare your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #TheSpaceToExhaleShowRate & Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Loved the episode? Write a review! 😊🙏🏾GET SPACE TO EXHALE:📚Get your copy of Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene LifeABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:Say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist and founder of The Great Exhale, provides you with an inspiring and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft, fulfilling life.Filled with soft-life strategies and written with Lisa’s warmth, wit, and well-earned wisdom, Space To Exhale invites you to curate a life filled with joy, peace, and glimmers of delight. This transformative handbook is for anyone who is tired of feeling tired and is ready to get some rest; for Black women who are done with being the "Strong Black Woman,” and are ready to step into their Soft Black Woman era; and for everyone who is ready to live a life that truly serves their highest good. Space To Exhale is a balm for the spirit. It earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of anyone seeking to curate a life filled with love, alignment, and peace―so they can move from merely surviving to vibrantly thriving.Published by Wiley, Space To Exhale is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and wherever books are sold. Need several copies for your book club, event, retreat, or ERG? Visit our bulk orders partner Porchlight Books.
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  • Hush Loudly, Live Boldly: The Power of The Quiet Ones, with Jeri Bingham | Ep. 14

    Hush Loudly, Live Boldly: The Power of The Quiet Ones, with Jeri Bingham | Ep. 14
    Aug 5 2025
    In a world that often equates volume with value, what does it mean to honor the quiet power of introversion, especially as a Black woman? In this illuminating episode of Space To Exhale: The Podcast, Lisa sits down with Jeri Bingham, Founder of Black Introvert Week, Host of the HUSH LOUDLY Podcast (WGN Radio), and creator of Hush Loudly: Introverts Redefined, to celebrate the brilliance, boldness, and beauty of those who speak softly but live powerfully.Together, the two introverts unpack the intersections of race, identity, and personality, and explore how introverts are not only navigating but also transforming the workplace, community spaces, and the culture at large.🎧 Tune in to learn:✅ Why redefining introversion is a radical and liberating act for Black women and femmes✅ How to thrive as a quiet leader in loud, extrovert-centered spaces✅ The truth about rest, solitude, and reclaiming your energy as a superpower✅ What inspired the creation of Black Introvert Week, and why it’s so necessary✅ How to build a life and career that honors your authentic selfWhether you’re an introvert, or you love someone who is, this episode is a love letter to all the quiet ones—and a bold reminder that softness is strength.Remember to: Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.Subscribe on YouTube.Share your favorite episode with someone.Get a copy of Space To Exhale.Sign up for The Gentle Breath newsletter.Rate the show and write a review.CREDITS:👸🏽Guest: Jeri Bingham, host of the HushLoudly: Introverts Redefined Podcast👸🏽Host & Executive Producer: Lisa Hurley, Author, Space To Exhale and Founder, The Great ExhaleSHOW NOTESCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:🔗 Connect with Jeri on:LinkedInFacebook LinkedIn: @jeribinghamInstagram: @hushloudlyX: @HushLoudlyLearn more:Listen to HushLoudly on WGN RadioBlack Introvert Week, every year from July 8-15CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:🔗 Connect with Lisa onLinkedInTikTokInstagram FacebookLearn MoreSpaceToExhaleBook.comLinktreeRate & Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Loved the episode? Write a review! 😊🙏🏾GET SPACE TO EXHALE:📚Get your copy of Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene LifeABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:Say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist and founder of The Great Exhale, provides you with an inspiring and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft, fulfilling life.Part memoir, part manifesto, part meditation manual, Space To Exhale is a self-help book that empowers you to put your mask on first, remove your superhero cape, and create lasting life-work balance. Lisa draws on her experience as a Reiki Master, community builder, and burnout survivor, sharing anecdotes about her trials and triumphs―as well as the tools that have helped her transform. Through healing modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her powerful Exhalation Point framework, Lisa guides you on a life-changing journey to help you: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.Filled with soft-life strategies and written with Lisa’s warmth, wit, and well-earned wisdom, Space To Exhale invites you to curate a life filled with joy, peace, and glimmers of delight. Published by Wiley, Space To Exhale is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and wherever books are sold. Need several copies for your book club, event, retreat, or ERG? Visit our bulk orders partner Porchlight Books.
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  • Triumph After Trauma: Going from Triggered to Transformed, with Alechia Reese | Ep. 13

    Triumph After Trauma: Going from Triggered to Transformed, with Alechia Reese | Ep. 13
    Jul 30 2025
    What does it take to alchemize your pain into purpose—and your triggers into triumph? In this powerful episode, Lisa sits down with the ever-impactful Alechia Reese, MBA, CSM: speaker, author, and host of the Triggered AF Podcast.Alechia keeps it real about what healing actually looks like, beyond Instagram quotes and “positive vibes.” Together, Lisa and Alechia explore the messy middle of transformation, discuss how to honor your triggers without becoming them, and reveal why healing is both a personal rebellion and a collective revolution.If you’re navigating trauma, reclaiming your voice, or seeking tools to thrive (not merely survive), this conversation is for you.In this episode, you will learn:✅ Why your triggers aren’t your enemies; they’re invitations to heal.✅ How to stop performing strength and start practicing wholeness.✅ Tools for navigating trauma while still choosing joy, softness, and community.✅ What it looks like to build a life rooted in value, truth, and transformation.✅ Why healing out loud is radical, sacred, and necessary for Black women.Join us. Heal with us. Exhale with us. Transform with us. It is time.CREDITS:👸🏽Guest: Alechia Reese, host of the Triggered AF Podcast👸🏽Host & Executive Producer: Lisa Hurley, Author, Space To Exhale and Founder, The Great ExhaleSHOW NOTESCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:🔗 Connect with Alechia on:LinkedInFacebook Instagram: @alechiareeseInstagram: @triggeredafpcInstagram: @gotvaluenationLearn more:JustThriveNow.comCONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:🔗 Connect with Lisa onLinkedInTikTokInstagram FacebookLearn more:SpaceToExhaleBook.comLinktreeEngage!Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #TheSpaceToExhaleShowGET SPACE TO EXHALE:📚Get your copy of Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene LifeABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:Say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist and founder of The Great Exhale, provides you with an inspiring and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft, fulfilling life.Part memoir, part manifesto, part meditation manual, Space To Exhale is a self-help book that empowers you to put your mask on first, remove your superhero cape, and create lasting life-work balance. Lisa draws on her experience as a Reiki Master, community builder, and burnout survivor, sharing anecdotes about her trials and triumphs―as well as the tools that have helped her transform. Through healing modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her powerful Exhalation Point framework, Lisa guides you on a life-changing journey to help you: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.Filled with soft-life strategies and written with Lisa’s warmth, wit, and well-earned wisdom, Space To Exhale invites you to curate a life filled with joy, peace, and glimmers of delight. This transformative handbook is for anyone who is tired of feeling tired and is ready to get some rest; for Black women who are done with being the "Strong Black Woman,” and are ready to step into their Soft Black Woman era; and for everyone who is ready to live a life that truly serves their highest good.Space To Exhale is a balm for the spirit. It earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of anyone seeking to curate a life filled with love, alignment, and peace―so they can move from merely surviving to vibrantly thriving.Published by Wiley, Space To Exhale is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Books - A - Million, and wherever books are sold. Need several copies for your book club, event, retreat, or ERG? Visit our bulk orders partner Porchlight Books.
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  • Writing to Exhale: Triumph, Truth, and Transcendence, with Elona Washington | Ep. 12

    Writing to Exhale: Triumph, Truth, and Transcendence, with Elona Washington | Ep. 12
    Jul 22 2025
    There is power, and profound healing, in telling our stories out loud, in our own voices, and today’s guest knows that for sure. Elona Washington, MSM is the Chief Publishing Officer of The Author’s Journey, and editor of Triumph in the Trenches: The Green Book for Black Professionals, a groundbreaking anthology that centers the lived experiences of Black people navigating corporate spaces. In "Writing to Exhale: Triumph, Truth, and Transcendence," Elona joins Lisa to explore how writing becomes a path to reclamation, how storytelling becomes a salve, and how naming one’s personal truth creates space for collective healing. This is not just a conversation; it’s a call to write, to release, and to rise.In this episode, you’ll discover:✍🏾 How writing your truth can be a powerful form of healing, release, and resistance✍🏾 Why storytelling is essential for Black professionals navigating systems designed to silence us✍🏾The behind-the-scenes journeys of Elona's memoir and of Triumph in the Trenches, and what they revealed about the power of vulnerability and voice✍🏾 Ways to begin documenting your own story, even if you’ve never called yourself a writer✍🏾 Practical ways to honor your lived experience and turn it into a legacy that uplifts others✍🏾 Why we must write ourselves into history✍🏾 How sharing your truth can help others heal, grow, and exhaleThis is your invitation to remember that your story is both your sanctuary and your superpower. CREDITS:👸🏽Guest: Elona Washington, Chief Publishing Officer of ⁠The Author’s Journey⁠, and editor of⁠ Triumph in the Trenches: The Green Book for Black Professionals⁠👸🏽Executive Producer: Lisa Hurley, author of Space To Exhale and Founder of The Great Exhale⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Loved the episode? Write a review! 😊🙏🏾SHOW NOTESCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:🔗 Connect with Elona on:LinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokLearn more:The Author's JourneyIngramSpark Author SpotlightBlack Enterprise Feature: Navigating the Book Publishing WorldCONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:🔗 Connect with Lisa onLinkedInTikTokInstagram FacebookLearn more:SpaceToExhaleBook.comLinktreeGET SPACE TO EXHALE:📚Get your copy of Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene Life⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Already read it? Leave a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Goodreads. (Or all three! 😊)Need several copies for your book club, retreat, or ERG? Visit our bulk orders partner ⁠Porchlight Books⁠.ABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:Say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist and founder of The Great Exhale, provides you with an inspiring and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft, fulfilling life.Part memoir, part manifesto, part meditation manual, Space To Exhale is a self-help book that empowers you to put your mask on first, remove your superhero cape, and create lasting life-work balance.Lisa draws on her experience as a Reiki Master, community builder, and burnout survivor, sharing anecdotes about her trials and triumphs―as well as the tools that have helped her transform. Through healing modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her powerful Exhalation Point framework, Lisa guides you on a life-changing journey to help you: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.Filled with soft-life strategies and written with Lisa’s warmth, wit, and well-earned wisdom, Space To Exhale invites you to curate a life filled with joy, peace, and glimmers of delight.Published by ⁠Wiley⁠, Space To Exhale is available on ⁠Amazon⁠, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, ⁠Bookshop⁠, ⁠Books - A - Million⁠, and wherever books are sold.
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  • Soft-Life School: Black Genius and the Need for Rest, with Dr. Chantell Frazier | Ep. 11

    Soft-Life School: Black Genius and the Need for Rest, with Dr. Chantell Frazier | Ep. 11
    Jul 15 2025
    Class is in session! 👩🏾‍🏫👩🏾‍🎓 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 “Soft-Life School: Black Genius and the Need for Rest,” 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. 💚In this episode, you will learn about:✅ How grind culture impacts Black women in academia✅ Dr. Frazier’s journey creating communities of healing and care✅ How Dr. Frazier’s "Love Notes for Black Women in Academia" became a balm for burnout and a blueprint for collective care✅ Why rest is not a reward but a requirement—especially for Black women intellectuals and creatives✅ How to honor your genius and your humanity in high-performance spaces✅ Simple, sustainable strategies for building a soft life that sustains your geniusTune in and exhale. Because your body AND your brain deserve to rest.Join us for what will be a healing and inspiring show. CREDITS:👸🏽Guest: Dr. Chantell Frazier, founder & CEO of Anansi Research, founder of the Healthy Scholars community, and creator of the Love Notes for Black Women in Academia 👸🏽Producer: Lisa Hurley, Author Space To Exhale and Founder, The Great ExhaleSHOW NOTESCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:🔗 Connect with Chantell on:LinkedInLinktreeLearn more:Healthy Scholars CommunityAnansi Research NewsletterStorytelling for Researchers WebinarCONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:🔗 Connect with Lisa onLinkedInTikTokInstagram FacebookLearn more:SpaceToExhaleBook.comLinktreeEngage!Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #TheSpaceToExhaleShowGET SPACE TO EXHALE:📚Get your copy of Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene LifeNeed several copies for your book club, retreat, or ERG? Visit our bulk orders partner Porchlight Books.ABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:Say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist and founder of The Great Exhale, provides you with an inspiring and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft, fulfilling life.Part memoir, part manifesto, part meditation manual, Space To Exhale is a self-help book that empowers you to put your mask on first, remove your superhero cape, and create lasting life-work balance. Lisa draws on her experience as a Reiki Master, community builder, and burnout survivor, sharing anecdotes about her trials and triumphs―as well as the tools that have helped her transform. Through healing modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her powerful Exhalation Point framework, Lisa guides you on a life-changing journey to help you: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.Filled with soft-life strategies and written with Lisa’s warmth, wit, and well-earned wisdom, Space To Exhale invites you to curate a life filled with joy, peace, and glimmers of delight. Published by Wiley, Space To Exhale is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Books - A - Million, and wherever books are sold. QhwBn74cmBaCcX3j5Gff
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  • Visas, Verses, and Vulnerability: Healing Through Words and Wandering, with Herisa Stanislaus | Ep. 10

    Visas, Verses, and Vulnerability: Healing Through Words and Wandering, with Herisa Stanislaus | Ep. 10
    Jul 8 2025
    Join Lisa and Herisa Stanislaus, MPH (aka Herisa The Traveler and Herisa The Traveling Poet) for Visas, Verses, and Vulnerability: Healing Through Words. In this episode the two Caribbean-American creatives discuss what it means to journey inward and outward as Black women finding healing in unfamiliar places.In a world that demands our resilience but rarely offers us refuge, Herisa reminds us that we can create sanctuary in our stanzas, liberation in our luggage, and softness in our steps. Because for those of us who’ve had to cross oceans just to breathe, poetry can be a passport to peace. 🙏🏾In this episode, you will learn:💚 How travel and poetry can become tools of healing, resistance, and return💚 What it means to reclaim the visa narrative as a third-culture woman of Caribbean heritage💚 The role of ritual and writing in nervous system regulation and creative grounding💚 Why vulnerability is revolutionary for Black women—and how to make space for it💚 What “home” means when you’re always in motion—but still rootedJoin us for what will be a healing and inspiring show. CREDITS:👸🏽Guest: Herisa Stanislaus, MPH, founder House Poetry with Herisa, and creator of the Breathe, Speak, Thrive workshop.👸🏽Producer: Lisa HurleySHOW NOTESCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:🔗 Connect with Herisa on:LinkedInFacebookYouTubeInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/herisathetraveler; www.linkedin.com/in/herisastanislaus; https://www.facebook.com/HerisaTheTravelerLearn more:www.herisathetraveler.comwww.herisastanislaus.comGET SPACE TO EXHALE:📚Get your copy of Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene LifeNeed several copies for your book club, retreat, or ERG? Visit our bulk orders partner Porchlight Books.ABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:Say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist and founder of The Great Exhale, provides you with an inspiring and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft, fulfilling life.Part memoir, part manifesto, part meditation manual, Space To Exhale is a self-help book that empowers you to put your mask on first, remove your superhero cape, and create lasting life-work balance. Lisa draws on her experience as a Reiki Master, community builder, and burnout survivor, sharing anecdotes about her trials and triumphs―as well as the tools that have helped her transform. Through healing modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her powerful Exhalation Point framework, Lisa guides you on a life-changing journey to help you: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.Filled with soft-life strategies and written with Lisa’s warmth, wit, and well-earned wisdom, Space To Exhale invites you to curate a life filled with joy, peace, and glimmers of delight. This transformative handbook is for anyone who is tired of feeling tired and is ready to get some rest; for Black women who are done with being the "Strong Black Woman,” and are ready to step into their Soft Black Woman era; and for everyone who is ready to live a life that truly serves their highest good.Space To Exhale is a balm for the spirit. It earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of anyone seeking to curate a life filled with love, alignment, and peace―so they can move from merely surviving to vibrantly thriving.STAY IN TOUCH:🔗 Connect with Lisa onLinkedInInstagram TikTokLearn more:SpaceToExhaleBook.comLinktreeEngage!Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #TheSpaceToExhaleShow
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  • Having It All: Reframing the Narrative for Black Women, with Liku Amadi, ESQ. | Ep. 9

    Having It All: Reframing the Narrative for Black Women, with Liku Amadi, ESQ. | Ep. 9
    Jul 1 2025
    What does it really mean for Black women to “have it all,” and who gets to decide? In this nourishing and truth-telling episode of Space To Exhale: The Podcast, Lisa Hurley is joined by powerhouse attorney, podcast host, wife, and mother of two, Liku Amadi, Esq., Founder of the Anasa Law Firm and host of the Black Women Can Have It All podcast.Together, they dismantle the limiting narratives around Black womanhood, success, and “balance,” and instead offer a liberatory reframe rooted in choice, community, and joy. Liku brings her signature brilliance, candor, and care to the mic, sharing what it looks like to define success on your terms—and live it out loud.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why the phrase “having it all” can feel both empowering and oppressive—and how to make it yours✅ How Liku balances entrepreneurship, motherhood, and rest with grace, and without guilt or grind✅ The difference between society’s expectations and your soul’s calling✅ Why reframing “success” is crucial for Black women’s liberation and mental health✅ How focusing on life-work balance, in that order, can help you create space to exhale💚 Come exhale with Lisa and Liku as they redefine what “having it all” really means. CREDITS:👸🏽Guest: Liku Amadi, Founder of the Anasa Law Firm and Host of the Black Women Can Have It All Podcast👸🏽Producer: Lisa HurleySHOW NOTESCONNECT WITH OUR GUEST:Liku Amadi is an award-winning attorney and three-time-published academic author. She graduated magna cum laude from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and had the honor of serving as the first Black Editor-in-Chief on California’s first all-Black woman law review board.As a first-generation Tanzanian, Bay Area native, and mother of 2, Liku blends legal expertise with the practical, forward-thinking solutions that only come from managing family and work life.Her goal is to help you build a proactive legal foundation that supports your vision and growth so you can lead with peace of mind and security instead of worrying about whether your business is protected. It is.🔗 Connect with Liku on:LinkedInTikTokYouTubeInstagramLinkTreeLearn more:Black Women Can Have It All websiteListen to Black Women Can Have It All on AppleListen to Black Women Can Have It All on SpotifyABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:📚Get your copy of Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene LifeNeed several copies for your book club, retreat, or ERG? Visit our bulk orders partner Porchlight Books.STAY IN TOUCH:🔗 Connect with Lisa onLinkedInInstagram TikTokLearn more: SpaceToExhaleBook.comLinktreeEngage!Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #TheSpaceToExhaleShow
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