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August 26, 2020 58 mins

In this episode of Open The Light, Abby is diving deep in conversation with Dania Clarke, a friend and big advocate of vulnerability. A proud woman of color, Dania is a champion of deep connections -- implementing vulnerability workshops at a tech company in the heart of Austin, Texas. Dania talks about why she believes vulnerability in the workplace is essential, what she hopes people will get out of COVID-19 quarantine, and living life on your own terms. Abby and Dania also speak on having hard conversations with parents, the importance of failure, and validating one's feelings.

Have thoughts about this episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #OpenTheLight. Don't forget to follow Abby on Instagram (@abbysadoy) and the podcast on Instagram (@openthelightpodcast) and Facebook (@openthelightpodcast)! Email abbysadoy@gmail.com with feedback or questions.

You can also follow Dania's ESA (Emotional Support Animal) on Instagram (@sweetboykai)

References from the episode:
Brene Brown: The Call to Courage (Netflix)
Brene Brown: Unlocking Us (podcast)
Brene Brown: SuperSoul Sunday (OWN)
Humans of New York
Emotional Support Animal

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