Women's Well-Being Movement: Leading Ladies Leaving Legacies

Embracing and Voicing Rage: Sacred Expression, Sanctuaries, and Collective Care with Yeruwelle de Rouen

Welcome back to the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast! We are continuing our potent mini-series, YOUR FEMININE VOICE, with a conversation that is as raw as it is liberating. In this episode, host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with Yeruwelle de Rouen, a writer, restorative organizational consultant, and the visionary founder of both Intersectional Innovations Consulting and Tide House—a gorgeous, women-centered sanctuary rooted in healing, accountability, and collective care. With over 14 years of experience in equity and systems change, Yeruwelle speaks directly from her lived experience as a non-white, Indigenous, Black, and mixed-race woman. Together, Carole Jean and Yeruwelle tackle a topic that society desperately tries to police: the power of embracing and voicing feminine rage. They dive deep into navigating grief, mothering, chronic illness, and the realities of racialized and gendered harm, showing us how rage can be transformed from a destructive force into a sacred compass for boundary-setting and collective repair. Connect with Today's GuestStay Close & Connected: Sign up for Yeruwelle's LinkedIn newsletter to stay updated on the intergenerational and intersectional spaces she is creating for women to connect deeply and move differently together. Subscribe to the Newsletter Here [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7127830819259219968/%3FdisplayConfirmation%3Dtrue] Whittington Institute & Whittington Well-Being Resources * Whittington Institute: Is your voice being suppressed by the heavy weight of roles you weren't meant to carry? Check out the Role Load Inventory [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1195126] to identify your energy drains and lighten your load. * Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide [https://energyuplevel.kit.com/44cc9b27c0] to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power.

Releasing Your Voice in Writing: Power, Governance, and Speculative Truths with D.A. Murray

Welcome back to the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast! We are officially kicking off our brand-new mini-series, YOUR FEMININE VOICE—a deep, three-part exploration into the rising power of our authentic expression through writing, verbal communication, and visual media. In this episode, your host Carole Jean Whittington sits down with the brilliant Dominique Murray (writing as D.A. Murray). By day, Dominique is a high-level tech executive; by night, she is a fierce new storyteller in the world of dystopian fiction who isn't afraid to push societal boundaries or challenge gender norms. Together, Carole Jean and Dominique dive into what it truly means to release your feminine voice through the written word. They explore Dominique's speculative novel, Dominion: Ascension, using it as a lens to look at power, governance, identity, and legacy. If you have ever felt like the systems around you are testing who you are, or if you are ready to use your voice to challenge the status quo, this conversation will ignite your spirit. Connect with Today's Guest Find the Book: Read Dominion: Ascension on Amazon and dive into a story that challenges leadership and the unseen forces shaping our choices. Purchase the Book Here [https://www.google.com/search?q=https://a.co/d/hgvUPWb] Whittington Institute & Whittington Well-Being ResourcesWhittington Institute: Is your voice being suppressed by the heavy weight of roles you weren't meant to carry? Check out the Role Load Inventory [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1195126] to identify your energy drains and lighten your load. Whittington Well-Being: Voicing heavy emotions requires a safe place to land. Grab The Stillness Guide [https://energyuplevel.kit.com/44cc9b27c0] to cultivate internal peace and ground your nervous system before stepping into your power. Today’s Show Sponsor Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by HerCSuite! CEO and founder, Natalie Benamou will be joining us this July for our Health Beyond Hormones series, but first, she has an exclusive invite for you. On June 29th, HerCSuite is hosting the Board Ready Summit [https://hercsuite.com/board-ready-summit/] at LinkedIn Chicago. While most programs just teach you about boards, HerCSuite actually prepares you to serve on one—in just one day. As a valued member of the Women’s Well-Being Movement, use the code BOARDS100 to save a hundred dollars on your ticket. Build what’s next in your career and secure your spot today at HerCSuite.com.  [http://hercsuite.com]

Unsilenced: Reclaiming, Defining, and Sharing Your Feminine Voice

Welcome to a very special, standalone introductory episode of the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast! Today, your host Carole Jean Whittington is opening the door to our highly anticipated mini-series: YOUR FEMININE VOICE. This isn’t just an introduction; it’s a soul-stirring masterclass and a personal declaration. For generations, women have been taught to lead at the cost of themselves, and nowhere is that cost more evident than in the silencing of our voices. We have been conditioned by the archetypes of the "good girl," the hyper-responsible one, the caregiver, and the family kin keeper to keep our truths small, palatable, and quiet. In this transparent, 20-to-30-minute deep dive, Carole Jean shares her own raw story of discovering her voice for the first time in her early 40s. She unpacks the invisible blocks that keep us quiet—from childhood programming and family of origin dynamics to the somatic ways our bodies keep score when we stay silent. We are dismantling the myth that using your voice automatically equals conflict, and reframing our authentic expression as the most sacred, powerful element of the human experience. This series is designed to elevate all of us, not just the person who speaks the loudest or the longest. Carole Jean also gives you a juicy sneak peek into the two powerhouse guests joining us for this series: * Dominique Murray on Releasing Your Voice in Writing * Yeruwelle de Rouen on Embracing and Voicing Rage Whittington Institute & Whittington Well-Being Resources Get ready to ground yourself, listen to your body, and define your voice for the next generation. Hunker down, grab your water bottle, and let’s get unsilenced. * The Whittington Institute (Role Load Inventory): True vocal expression requires space and capacity. If your voice is feeling choked out by the sheer weight of everything you are holding, it's time to evaluate your structural weight. Explore the Role Load Inventory [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1195126] to identify exactly where your energy is leaking so you can reclaim your resources and speak your truth with clarity. * Whittington Well-Being (The Stillness Guide): Reclaiming your voice from years of social conditioning requires a safe, regulated nervous system. Download The Stillness Guide [https://energyuplevel.kit.com/44cc9b27c0] to find your center, calm the somatic tension in your body, and connect to the deep, unshakable well of your authentic feminine expression.

Leaving an Indelible Impression with Yvonne Alston

We all want to be seen, heard, and understood. But as we ascend in our careers, the pressure to be "palatable" often makes us smaller.  In this final episode of the series, Carole Jean is joined by Yvonne Alston, the force behind Indelible Impressions, to discuss breaking generational cycles of perfectionism. This is a raw conversation about becoming unapologetically authentic and creating leadership cultures that celebrate different lived experiences. Stop making yourself palatable and start making an impact that lasts. To leave an indelible impression, you must first be grounded in your authentic self. Explore the Role Identity Inventory [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1195126] to identify which roles are actually yours and which ones you are ready to release. Give yourself the energy and resources to be bold, visible, and unapologetically you. Meet Our Guest Yvonne Alston is the Chief Culture Architect, CEO and Founder of Indelible Impressions Consulting, LLC, a values-driven firm specializing in culture transformation, leadership  development, and inclusive excellence for community groups, higher ed and workplaces. Yvonne and her team are known for helping organizations align people,  purpose, and performance in ways that are both human-centered and results-driven. Connect with Yvonne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnealston/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnealston/]  Today's Show Sponsor Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by HerCSuite! CEO and founder, Natalie Benamou will be joining us this July for our Health Beyond Hormones series, but first, she has an exclusive invite for you. On June 29th, HerCSuite is hosting the Board Ready Summit [https://hercsuite.com/board-ready-summit/] at LinkedIn Chicago. While most programs just teach you about boards, HerCSuite actually prepares you to serve on one—in just one day. As a valued member of the Women’s Well-Being Movement, use the code BOARDS100 to save a hundred dollars on your ticket. Build what’s next in your career and secure your spot today at HerCSuite.com.  If you are ready to get more visible, HerCsuite is the portfolio career network for women leaders in the second half of their careers building what’s next.  Women land board roles, build businesses and drive the AI conversation.  Find out more at HerCsuite.com [http://hercsuite.com]

Mastering Your Unspoken Visibility with Bria Johnson

Did you know that you communicate your goals to the world in just one-hundredth of a second—before you even open your mouth? In this high-energy episode, Carole Jean talks with Bria Johnson about the science of unspoken communication. From the colors you wear to the accessories you choose, your style is an extension of your leadership identity.  Learn how to project your power and scale your business by aligning your visual presence with your inner voice, especially as you navigate the complexities of being a mom, a leader, and a powerhouse woman. Ready to boost your visibility without second guessing your alignment? Use the Role Identity Inventory [https://energize.whittingtonwellbeing.com/products/courses/view/1195126] to pinpoint which identities are truly aligned for you today. Clear out the roles that are keeping you invisible and step into your next up-level with more resources and absolute clarity. Meet Our Guest Bria Johnson is the Chief Style Strategist and founder of I.C.O.N.I.C With Style™, a personal styling consultancy helping women align their wardrobe with their evolving identity. With nearly two decades of combined leadership and image-consulting experience, she aligns identity, image, and influence—transforming style into a strategic asset. Connect with Bria https://iconicwithstyle.com/ [https://iconicwithstyle.com/]  Whittington Institute & Connection Squared Here on the Women’s Well-Being Movement Podcast and through our show sponsor the Whittington Institute [https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/], we believe in shining a light on women owned businesses.  You’ll meet them here on the show as guests and as one of our many podcast sponsors.  We believe in women supporting women.  Today’s show is sponsored by my dear friend and colleague Dr. Ali Perkinson.  At Connection Squared, Dr. Ali Perkinson is a licensed clinician specializing in neurodiverse adults and couples — helping people untangle burnout, understand their nervous systems, and build relationships that actually work for their brains. If you've spent years masking, people-pleasing, and running on empty, Connection Squared offers neurodiversity-affirming therapy that meets you exactly where you are. Learn more at  connection-squared.com [http://connection-squared.com/]