In this engaging conversation, Laura and Sandria Washington explore the themes of healing, self-discovery, community, and self-advocacy. They discuss the concept of 'healing out loud,' which highlights the importance of vulnerability and stretching outside of your comfort zone through everyday moments.
Sandria shares her own experiences and insights, emphasizing the significance of authenticity and the need to break cultural stigmas surrounding mental health and personal struggles. She shares her profound journey of discovering her adoption at the age of 38, the subsequent healing process that followed, and her own quiet revolution of healing out loud through this journey.
Sandria emphasizes the importance of community, vulnerability, and breaking generational curses through open conversations about personal experiences. The discussion highlights the unique challenges faced by Black women in sharing their stories and the significance of community care in fostering healing and connection. Additionally, the conversation emphasizes the need to challenge fears, and how being unapologetically self-serving in pursuit of personal and professional growth can also be an avenue to serving others.
About Sandria
Sandria M. Washington is an author, wellnesspreneur, podcaster, speaker and media personality with a passion for personal development and collective healing. As the creator and Chief (Self) Exploration Officer of She Field Trips, Sandria empowers Black women to utilize the power of self discovery and play to "come back for yourself" in their healing journeys through workshops, curated events, online community, and inspiring offline tools and products from her Real G's Move In Alignment brand. Sandria is also our resident emcee of the annual Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference + Retreat.
Connect with Sandria
Instagram - Personal: https://www.instagram.com/sandriawashington/
Instagram -Black to the Beginning: https://www.instagram.com/blacktothebeginning_/
The Black Adoption Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6552wLTLZ2qAsMT14NUids
Black to the Beginning Official Website: https://www.blacktothebeginning.com/
"A Year of Black Joy" Children's Book (Sandria is a contributing author "The Joy of Owning Your Voice"):
Resources:
- Event: Join us for the 2025 Black Woman Leading LIVE! Conference +Retreat, May 27-30, 2025 in Virginia Beach! Learn more at bwlretreat.com
- Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube. Subscribe to the BWL channel today!
Credits:
Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com
Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/
Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com
Connect with Laura on LinkedIn
Instagram: @blackwomanleading
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