I am coming to you today from the She Podcasts Conference. I was just in a breakout session titled “Empowerment for Women”. The panel was made up of all white women and a brave young black girl got up to ask a question during Q&A. She wanted to know as a black female how she could become empowered in white spaces. Unfortunately, no one on the panel appropriately answered her question. They completely disregarded her. They even made it about them, and one of them changed the subject to how we can empower millennials. The young girl was distraught. Afterward, I went over to give her a hug and encourage her. She was upset and crying. She felt very alone and misunderstood. I wanted to share this with you because we have to learn how to listen and understand where people are coming from. Not everyone is going to look like you and that might make you uncomfortable. But we have to dig deep and ask ourselves the hard questions. Thoughts? Questions? If you are willing, we would love to hear about your experiences and perhaps a time you felt unseen. Send us an email at [email protected] -- Topics Discussed: The importance of digging deep and asking yourself hard questions. “Feeling” a room and truly listening --   Connect with us! Website: http://itsallmentalpodcast.com/ Email: [email protected] Blog: https://www.pamelasmithlpc.com/blog  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsALLMental_Podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/@itsAllMental2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXDNfncAtzyeumZsNz5tzQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495592024600893/    --   Subscribe to us on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-mental/id1477750773 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7muFvGy3pdSuNj3W4ieudH Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/pamela-smith/its-all-mental Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXDNfncAtzyeumZsNz5tzQ?reload=9 Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Irte4mt2a4rty5rzve3nshpkjpu   --   Disclaimer The information presented is NOT a substitute for, the knowledge, skill, and judgment of qualified psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, and health care professionals. The information has been obtained from various sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Pamela Smith, LPC nor itsALLMental Podcast makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of this information. Should you have any health, medical or disability questions or concerns, please consult a physician or other health care professional. Information accessed on and through itsALLMental Podcast is provided "AS IS" and without warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose. If you believe you or another individual is suffering a mental health crisis or another medical emergency, contact your doctor immediately, seek medical attention immediately in an emergency room or call 911.  Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Our medium include[s] information and instruction relating to wellness topics, such as relationships, stress, depression, personal growth, etc. collectively, (“Our Content”).  You acknowledge and agree that the following warnings and disclaimers shall apply to all of Our Content. Do not use Our Content in lieu of professional advice given by qualified medical professionals and do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking professional advice because of information you have read on our blog, or received from us.     --   Suicide Hotlines: USA: 1-800-273-8255 USA Crisis Text: 741-741Canada: 1-833-456-4566 United Kingdom: 116-123 Australia: 13-11-14 International Suicide Hotlines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

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