Life Disrupted

ep#17 - Life Disrupted: Why Are They So Angry? - Carol Francois

Why Are They So Angry? A conversation with: Dr. Carol Francois, Learning Ambassador Carol is a lifelong Educator/Teacher who proudly proclaims that teaching is in her DNA and she cannot not teach! After George Floyd’s death, she was compelled to do something, so sharing a book list lead to starting a FB group and moderating historical book reviews. Within 3 months, there is now a website, podcast, social media streams, and online course – all addressing systemic racism in America. Highlights from this conversation  Disruption can be positive when life needs to shift gears  George Floyd was a turning point - What can I do?  Shared my book list to help people understand America’s history of systemic racism  A friend suggested I lead a book group  Over 300 members on the Why Are They So Angry? FB page  Over time we realize how much we don’t know  Delivering American History with the parts that have been left out  Started exploring books about different systems in America and how Black people have been treated  Systemic Racism: See it, Say it, Confront it  Knowledge + Action = Power  Diversity VS. Anti - Racism  Know what your Anti is about so when you see it, you can call it out  Becoming more comfortable discussing the undiscussables  Check our own core values  Systemic racism is supported through hierarchy and power  Biases, Bigotry and Prejudices do not necessarily = systemic racism but can support it  Be responsible for your own learning Resources: https://www.facebook.com/WhyAreTheySoAngry/ [https://www.facebook.com/WhyAreTheySoAngry/] https://www.instagram.com/whyaretheysoangry/ [https://www.instagram.com/whyaretheysoangry/] https://twitter.com/WATSA_Online [https://twitter.com/WATSA_Online] Follow/Contact Carol: www.whyaretheysoangry.com [http://www.whyaretheysoangry.com] carol@whyaretheysoangry.com [carol@whyaretheysoangry.com] Phone (w) 214-301-0074

ep#16 - Life Disrupted: Living an Intentional Life built on Faith, Family and Hard Work - Hattie Hill

A conversation with: Hattie Hill CEO, President of T.D. Jakes Foundation Hattie made several intentional disruptions throughout her life resulting in fulfillment of her life dreams. She is a global thought leader in diversity and inclusion and gender equity, nonprofit president and CEO, accomplished entrepreneur, well-known speaker, author and corporate board member. She’s a well of wisdom and positive energy, a master at transforming individuals and organizations for the better, a visionary of equality worldwide and a strong believer that diversity and talent are the new currency of business. Highlights from this conversation: • Humble beginnings built on solid values • First impactful disruption – The Little Rock 9 and the importance of Education • First in the family to move away • Disruption inspires you to do different things - Be Intentional - Find Peace in being Uncomfortable • Career Journey: - Entrepreneur- - WFF- Women’s Foodservice Forum - T.D. Jakes Foundation • Be intentional about knowing when it’s time to move on • Get involved by using your personal platform (Personal, Organization, Community) Follow/Contact Hattie: https://tdjfoundation.org [https://tdjfoundation.org] https://www.hattiehill.com [https://www.hattiehill.com] hhill@tdjakes.org [hhill@tdjakes.org] Phone (w) 973-473-3003 214-632-2392 P. O. Box 802967 Dallas, TX 75380

ep#15 - Life Disrupted: Sharing the gift of PEACE - Kim Andrews

A conversation with: Kim Andrews Spiritual Leader, Speaker, Story shepherd Highlights from this conversation: ● Early childhood disruptions ● Feeling Less Than ● Looking externally for validation ● Discover through meditation practice ● Releasing the hurt ● Red Circle Gatherings ● Wisdom from personal stories ● Mother’s Day Experience ● Call to Peace (Inner Sanctuary 5 pillars) ○ U-underpinnings ○ R-release ○ I-introspection/intuition ○ S-solitude ○ E-educate ● Choose how you want your life to be Follow/Contact Kim: kimandrews972@sbcglobal.net [kimandrews972@sbcglobal.net] kandrews@unitysachse.org [kandrews@unitysachse.org] @unitysachse http://unitysachse.org [http://unitysachse.org] 972-495-6622

ep#14 - Life Disrupted: Living a life of Love, Joy and Freedom - Tilde Guajardo

A conversation with: Tilde Guajardo Founder Womanars Speaker, Facilitator, Mentor, Investor After experiencing a successful 20 year career at Southwest Airlines, Tilde left her job, sold her home and started living out of a suitcase traveling to multiple countries. Today she shares her journey from sexual abuse to successful entrepreneur. Highlights from this conversation: - Flashbacks of early traumatic experiences - Finding Strength through GOD - Living a Bad Novella - The birth of “Womanars” (Inspire, Educate and Connect Women) - Choosing to Believe and have Faith - Asking for help - Sell everything and Travel the World - Covid 19 - A Pause - Shiftco - For Conscious Entrepreneurs - Spirit, Mind, Body alignment - 3 Ways of Living - Others, Self, GOD Tips and Resources: - "Be Angry but Don’t Blow It" by Lisa Bevere - shiftco.org Follow/Contact Tilde: Womanars.com tilde@womanars.com [tilde@womanars.com] https://www.linkedin.com/in/tildeguajardo/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tildeguajardo/] 214-564-3329

ep#13 - Life Disrupted: Beyond Covid-19 - Libby Sartain

A conversation with: Libby Sartain - Independent Director and Advisor Libby serves on public and non-profit boards, advising companies on corporate governance issues and talent management. Served as former CHRO at Southwest Airlines Co.and Yahoo! Inc. Highlights from this conversation: ● Disruption can lead to positive innovations ● Decisions Boards and Corporate Leaders are thinking about ● Digitization/transformation projects ● What can businesses do to help Employees feel safe as they return to work ● Our personal experience as restaurant owners ● How AARP is responding ● Impact on family ● Potential legislative changes Considerations for business leaders: ● Stabilize your business ● What changes need to be considered ● Preparing and leading through crisis ● Transparency ● Open Communication ● Tell the truth Contact Libby: www.libbysartain.com [http://www.libbysartain.com], libby@libbysartain.com [libby@libbysartain.com] https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbysartain/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/libbysartain/] https://twitter.com/libbysartain [https://twitter.com/libbysartain] 512-308-2273