Celebrating Life Through Grief
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Life is fragile. It’s something we hear a lot but so often we glaze over or brush past the impact of a sudden, abrupt reckoning that death brings. In this episode, Nikki discusses the complicated feelings that come with losing someone unexpectedly and far too soon. She honors her friend Jemail who passed away. In this difficult time, Nikki reminds us of the importance of feeling all our big feelings and in times of loss, reaching out to a loved one to ask for help is valuable in the process of healing.
TOPICS
[3:00] putting up armor from feeling emotions
[4:54] embarking on intentional friend trips
[11:14] male reactions to a career in women’s leadership
[15:00] reaching out to loved ones to reconnect especially if you’re feeling heavy
QUOTES
“I created this podcast very intentionally so that other people have the opportunity to feel seen and valued just inherently for who they are and especially for the aspects of who they are that are different from other people.”
“Life can feel a little heavy, and so by opening up these channels of conversation, it can bring levity. Asking people for help can bring so much levity and also so much love back in your life.”
“Reach out to someone in your life, whether it be family, chosen family, and let them know that they matter to you. Tell your friends that you love them, and embrace this beautiful thing that we have here called life.”
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MEET THE HOST: NIKKI INNOCENT
I’ve never been one to be put in a category or fit under one label so here are a few descriptors I identify with: Connector. Empath. Inclusion Advocate. Creator of Safe Spaces in the Gray Area. Women’s Leadership Coach. Hype Woman. Story Fiend. Lover of Conversation. Former Corporate Marketer.