Embracing What You Deserve: Finding Peace & Empowerment | EP0020Episode SummaryIn this empowering episode, host Alicia Tomlin explores Tarana Burke's profound message about self-worth: "You deserve safety. You deserve protection. You deserve love. You deserve peace." Discover how Burke, the founder of the Me Too movement, transformed her personal trauma into global advocacy for survivors of sexual violence, with a focus on young women of color from low-income communities.Episode Highlights00:00 - Introduction to today's topic on self-worth and Tarana Burke 01:01 - How Burke's activism through the 21st Century Youth Leadership Movement shaped her path 02:03 - The historical context of Black women's protection in America 02:56 - Why whole individuals create stronger relationships 03:49 - Exploring the "let them" theory and finding personal peace 04:54 - The importance of internal validation vs. external validation 06:16 - Setting boundaries to protect your peace, time, and energy 08:36 - How Tarana Burke practices self-care while advocating for others 09:04 - The origin story of the Me Too movement 10:42 - Breaking the cycle of silence in the Black community 13:50 - How the Me Too movement evolved beyond its original purpose 15:57 - Weekly challenge: Finding what brings you peaceKey Insights"We have to accept, especially as Black women, that we deserve good things. We deserve love. We deserve peace. We deserve safety. We deserve to be protected.""We can't ask other people to give us what we won't give ourselves.""What is internal is eternal and what is external is temporary."This Week's ChallengeWrite down three things that bring you peace and commit to doing one this week. Share what helps you find calm in your life!Resources MentionedBook: "Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of Me Too Movement" by Tarana Burke Platform: Ecamm for recording and livestreaming: https://aliciatsays.link/ecammConnect With UsWebsite: www.aliciatsays.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciatsays/ Tip Jar: https://aliciatsays.link/tipjar 

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