In our season one finale episode, we are joined by Watering Hole Media's Chief Executive Officer, Ashley Allison. Ashley helps us break down steps for navigating life post-2024 general election. She encourages us to become clear and fortify our beliefs so we can stand ten toes down when needed, especially in our day-to-day interactions. She also calls on us to lean on the fact that our ancestors survived times such as this. We share what we are looking forward to in 2025, and we want to hear from you, so make sure you join the group chat and let us know on social media!
Additional links related to this episode:
1. Watering Hole Media is a social impact media project seeking to open minds, activate change, and win for the people
2. "Serene Compassion" by John and Denise Carmody is an evaluation of Buddhist thought and practice from a Christian point of view
3. "Spiritual Vision" by Nadra Nittle explores bell hooks' writings on Christianity, Buddhism, and feminism
A few of Ashley's favorite preachers:
4. TD Jakes' sermon The Conception of Faith, Sarah Jakes Roberts (daughter of TD Jakes), and Otis Moss
5. "Listening When Parts Speak: A Practical Guide to Healing with Internal Family Systems Therapy and Ancestor Wisdom" by Tamala Floyd
6. Hermeneutics of suspicion (definition courtesy of The Cambridge Companion to Liberation Theology) is employed with a Womanist Theology lens by Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, Eboni Marshall Turman, and Monica Coleman
7. A clip of Ashley standing ten toes down as a Christian from CNN
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This episode was produced and edited by Centering Equity Productions, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross.
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Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/
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