This episode features EbonyJanice Moore, an activist, author, and thought leader, as she delves into her journey of overcoming rejection, breaking generational cycles, and reclaiming softness as a revolutionary act. EbonyJanice discusses her childhood experiences, personal revelations, and professional successes, offering deep insights into healing, growth, and liberation.
EbonyJanice’s Website: www.ebonyjanice.com
Her Book: All the Black Girls Are Activists
Purchase here: www.ebonyjanice.com/alltheblackgirlsareactivists
Instagram: @EbonyJanice
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00:01 – Welcome & Introduction
03:10 – Childhood Rejection: The Kickball Memory
03:34 – The Role of Colorism in Family Dynamics
12:08 – Reclaiming Body Autonomy: A Personal Revelation
17:38 – Coming Out Theologically and Spiritually
23:44 – The Greatest Grief: Living Inauthentically
29:38 – Breaking Generational Cycles: A Family’s Evolution
37:49 – Reimagining Softness for Black Women
43:25 – The Rejection of Rest: A Systemic Issue
47:45 – The Story of the Ham: Inherited Beliefs and Change
50:31 – Generational Revelations: Learning from the Next Generation
1:00:43 – Professional Rejections: A Journey Through Self-Publishing
1:07:33 – MySpace Author to Bestselling Author
1:11:42 – Advice for Growing a Podcast
1:13:41 – Closing Reflections