Glass Half Full

Nikki and Erin [http://erinrobinsonhall.com]continue their series on #BeingBrave in this conversation with Claire Cox, from GA Women and Those Who Stand With Us. [https://www.facebook.com/GaWomenStand/?eid=ARDjcsseBAr41k_Qldqb3uovyQl8R6NcF8F0BTVmNSjNvk_KLzfPY_WtR7-dcQUraoF7WiBjEqDX3ywS] Claire tells the story of how a sermon on taking risks prompted her to gather women together and build a coalition for good in Georgia. She tells about her work with GA STOMP [https://georgiastomp.com/coalition/] to address menstrual equity and #periodpoverty. She shares her story of what happens when women collaborate around a purpose. Several groups that are working for good around issues of period poverty made it into this conversation. Check out their work here: Macon Periods Easier [https://www.facebook.com/MaconPeriodsEasier/] Helping Mamas [https://helpingmamas.org] Georgia STOMP [https://georgiastomp.com/coalition/]

Our #Beingbrave series continues with a very special guest for this episode: Nikki’s big sister, Jenny. In this episode, Nikki [http://whatfillsyourcup.com/about/] and Erin [http://erinrobinsonhall.com] welcome Jenny Carroll Wilkins to share her story of grief and growth when her daughter Catie was diagnosed with cancer. > “I don’t think we were brave. I think we lived the life we were given.” Jenny tells about how her family moved forward since Catie’s death and the ways that her grief experience led to a shift in vocation. She talks about her work with CURE [https://curechildhoodcancer.org], including the Sisters on a Journey [https://curechildhoodcancer.org/sisters-on-a-journey/] event. What’s filling our cups this episode? Two awesome musicians: Tami Neilson [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WxeOu6v6F8] and Carrie Newcomer [https://www.carrienewcomer.com]. . . and a big ol’ nap! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ghfpodcast/?hl=en], FB [https://www.facebook.com/glasshalffullpodcast/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/GHFpodcastWomen].

Nikki and Erin continue their series on #BeingBrave with this episode about what brave feels like. It’s one thing to say we will be brave, it’s another matter to look at what is really present when we face moments of bravery. Sometimes fear and anger are the structures that build bravery. So, what do we do with fear and how do we acknowledge anger in healthy ways? That’s just part of this conversation. Erin and Nikki talk through how we must name our fears and even listen to the fear. They discuss how anger can move us, and that “things change when women show up to be brave.” What’s filling their cups lately are some great non-fiction books like Anger [https://www.amazon.com/Anger-Cooling-Thich-Nhat-Hanh/dp/1573221872/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=anger&qid=1554220531&s=gateway&sr=8-3]and fun fiction reads like The Alice Network [https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Network-Thorndike-historical-fiction/dp/1432839403/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34V6Q4K5SF3OK&keywords=alice+network+book&qid=1554220622&s=gateway&sprefix=aLICE+NET%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1]. Following their own #Eannegram hashtags is always a fun hobby, as Nikki tries to pin down Erin’s number. Spilled out, filled up. Either way, let’s talk about it on @ghfpodcast . Have a listen, then follow us! Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/glasshalffullpodcast/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ghfpodcast/?hl=en], and Twitter!

For this episode, Nikki and Erin were LIVE! On International Women’s Day 2019, [https://www.internationalwomensday.com]they continued their #BeingBrave series on stage . . . recording a live podcast with an audience [http://www.fbcxmacon.org/welcome-to-the-first-baptist-church-of-christ]! This conversation about was all about#balanceforbetter [https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme], discussing some of the places in our world where we are aware of inequalities, including access to health care, period poverty [https://georgiastomp.com], and education needs. The Glass Half Full hosts brought Charise Stephens, Executive Director of Georgia Wellness and Fitness Festival [https://gafitfest.com], into the conversation. Charise also leads U Create Macon, [https://www.facebook.com/ucreatemacon/] a maker space and entrepreneurship program, and Pearls and Priorities. [https://www.facebook.com/pearlsandpriorities/] She shared simple ideas for inclusiveness that make a real impact. (#stopthemeeting) Dr. Sharon Murphy Augustine [https://education.mercer.edu/faculty/faculty-directory/profile.cfm?customel_datapageid_185554=188919&name=Sharon%20Murphy%20Augustine], an associate professor in the Tift College of Education at Mercer University, shared about gender equity and creativity in education. So many things from this event made our glass very FULL . . . we shared about what happens when women gather together, a new initiative called Macon Periods Easier, [https://www.facebook.com/MaconPeriodsEasier/] and this poem by Carrie Newcomer. [https://www.carrienewcomer.com] Follow us! @ghfpodcast on Instagram and @GHFpodcastwomen on Twitter

In this episode, Nikki and Erin talk about what being BRAVE has meant for them lately. They have said,“You’re doing a brave thing!” to friends who are showing up and facing what is difficult. What does it mean to be brave, to riskbeing vulnerable, to show up “in the arena [https://brenebrown.com],” and to gather what you need to be brave? This is the first in a series about being brave. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see what being brave looks like for us these days! @ghfpodcast #glasshalffull  #inthearena  #whatbravelookslike