If you can bear with us through some sound quality issues, you’re bound to be moved by this interview with Matthew Raymond-Goodman. Matthew is a queer Lifecoach, currently studying to become a therapist, and he happens to be one of my very best friends. We discussed his transformative experience in the Peace Corps, living and teaching amidst cultural conflicts, and the importance of resilience, empathy, and connection in difficult situations. We explored the significance of teachers in society, the impact of structural inequality on the education system, and how we can better support teachers as they create nurturing environments for our kids. We talked about finding the freedom to be completely ourselves without the restrictions of “shoulds” and preconceived notions in our relationships. Matt has been near and dear to my heart ever since we worked together in Boston University’s West Campus dining hall. His wisdom makes me a better person, and time spent with him is always good for my soul. I hope you’ll feel the incredible amount of love that’s running throughout this episode. Connect with Matt on IG - @matthew_raymond18 Links discussed during the episode: Dreams of Gaia tarot deck: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Gaia-Tarot-Book-Cards/dp/073875210X Story about teacher in Texas:https://www.texastribune.org/2020/08/26/texas-teacher-black-lives-matter-LGBTQ/ Caste by Isabel Wilkerson: https://www.amazon.com/Caste-Origins-Discontents-Isabel-Wilkerson/dp/0593230256 Interview with Peter Clarke reflecting on Chadwick Boseman’s death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXNaGrhjVIk Robin’s Wish documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcoNX1tF6nc

Have you ever fallen to your knees, looked up at the sky, raised your arms and screamed WHAT'S TAKING SO LONG?! If so, this episode is for you. Brianna gets personal about the time it's taken to create this podcast, and also offers some insight you can use to kick things up a notch in your own life when your goals are taking longer than you'd like to manifest. Episode contains explicit language including discussion of alcohol use. Check out the Conscious Wholeness course - https://briannamcinerny.com/conscious-wholeness/ Get to know S.L.I.C.E. Inspiration & Consulting - https://briannamcinerny.com/services/s-l-i-c-e/ Connect with Brianna - https://briannamcinerny.youcanbook.me Spot self-sabotage class - https://youtu.be/Da9IhDFLIco

Have you ever woken up on the wrong side of the bed, or had some situation come in and completely turn your day upside down? Our host Brianna can relate. In this episode she shares about a funky morning from her own life and provides 4 steps she takes to turn her day around whenever she needs to. Check out the Conscious Wholeness course - https://briannamcinerny.com/conscious-wholeness/ Get to know S.L.I.C.E. Inspiration & Consulting - https://briannamcinerny.com/services/s-l-i-c-e/ Connect with Brianna - https://briannamcinerny.youcanbook.me

Join our host Brianna McInerny as she considers the question - am I contributing to the problems I'm seeing in the world or am I contributing to the solutions for those problems? Have you ever found yourself engaged in a keyboard war over something that just infuriated you? Brianna shares a story about this from her own life and offers this question as a way of working through it. **Correction - the "welfare queen" was a topic of popular conversation during Ronald Reagan's presidency, not President Nixon. Check this out for more: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-true-story-behind-the-welfare-queen-stereotype Find more info about S.L.I.C.E. Inspiration & Consulting - https://briannamcinerny.com/services/s-l-i-c-e/ Connect with Brianna - https://briannamcinerny.youcanbook.me

We're thrilled to have Momoko Schafer on the podcast! Momo is a glass artist, activist, former Blown Away contestant on Netflix, and co-founder of Self-Love Social Club. Connect with Momo: Check out Momo's work on their website - http://momokoschafer.com/ Find Momo over on IG @glassymomo or support her on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/MomokoSchafer Other relevant links: Momo's "Dental Dreams" earrings - http://momokoschafer.com/sale/dental-dreams-ayyle Momo's project "Prejudice is a Disease" - http://momokoschafer.com/prejudiceisadisease Photographer Mel Taing - https://www.meltaing.com/ Glass Art Society's Glass Pledge - https://www.glassart.org/about/guiding-principles/sign-the-glass-pledge/ Self-Love Social Club on Instagram @selflove_socialclub Statement from Corning Museum of Glass re: their DEI initiatives - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ctqwB3PC7MghpCZcIueZo12Y-PF2NEyK/view?usp=sharing Applications are open for the Corning Museum of Glass BIPOC residency through 8/31/2021 - https://www.cmog.org/glassmaking/studio/residencies/black-and-indigenous-people-color-residency

Welcome Ken Hicks to the podcast!! Ken is a Marine Corps Veteran & the Founder/CEO of tech recruiting firm Broadwing. He joined us last year to record this interview for our very first episode! Connect with Ken: e-mail: ken@broadwingats.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-hicks Second Harvest Food Bank in San Francisco: https://www.shfb.org/ Video of BBC new anchor getting interrupted by his family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh4f9AYRCZY Melissa Santell's cookbook, "Hi, I'm Hungry": https://www.amazon.com/Hi-Im-Hungry-Inspired-Everyday/dp/0578642468

Welcome to The Morning S.L.I.C.E., a brand new podcast hosted by Brianna McInerny of S.L.I.C.E. Inspiration and Consulting. In this introduction episode Brianna shares about S.L.I.C.E. & her path to founding it. Listen for more info on what you can expect from The Morning S.L.I.C.E. moving forward! Mentions & links: Conscious Wholeness course: https://briannamcinerny.com/conscious-wholeness/