“If there’s anything that I’ve learned, it’s that we can only fix this world together. We can’t do it divided. I cannot emphasize that enough. We can’t let the de-sensitivity seep in. The, ‘If it’s your problem, then it’s not mine; it’s a woman’s problem; it’s a black people problem; it’s a poor people problem. I mean, how many of us in this room have colleagues and partners and friends from other races, sexes, religions? Show of hands. Well, they want to break bread with you, right? They like you? Well, then this is their problem too. So when we’re marching and protesting and posting about the Michael Brown Jr.s and Atatiana Jeffersons of the world, tell your friends to pull up.”

 

 

WEEKLY AFFIRMATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY SHIRLY FROM SHADES OF STRONG

 

Affirmation: Being gentle with myself and 

my healing is a selfless act of love

There are days when you just aren't okay. It doesn't help knowing it's temporary. Counting your blessings doesn't work in these moments either. It's one second, one minute, one hour, one day, one breath at a time. Life is challenging and sometimes breathing is all you can do. You don't need to be fixed. You aren't broken. You're just going through a rough patch. You'll get through it. If breathing is all you can do, do that.

 
 
 

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OPEN MIC

Do you feel that you have a safe place to discuss bias-based issues at work?

 
 

 

TWEET + MEME OF THE WEEK

 
 
 

 
 

neversay of the week

 

Neversay Question:

My co-worker said that Black History Month is racist and asked why there isn't a White History Month? How do I respond to him? 

Response:

1: You have a choice of not responding. Sometimes, Black people feel as if we are expected to always respond and educate. While I am passionate about all of us continuing to learn about each other, I respect that sometimes we simply ain't in the proper headspace. 

 

2: Don't respond if you feel emotional about the question. People hear and feel our emotions and ignore the explanation. You want them to hear you and the explanation. It's often helpful to ask a question in response to a question. For example, you can ask, "how many Black people did you learn about in school?" or "How many Black authors were you assigned to read when you were in school?" You goal is to have a discussion, so people can reach logical conclusions.

 

 
 

 

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Places I've Been This Week

 

Interviewed in Madamenoire: Working While Black: How do I Confront Racism at Work without Losing my Job?

 

Featured in Bookstr for their 

5 Amazing Authors for Black History Month Feature

 

 

upcoming events

 

Women of Power Summit
Las Vegas | March 5 - 8, 2020

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Black-owned business spotlight

 
 

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introducing my journey to 50

2020 marks the year I turn 50 - and through the years I've learned a thing or two about love, life, and myself. Each week I'll be sharing a rule or revelation I learned a long the way.

 

THIS WEEK'S Revelation

 

Good intentions don't erase bad behavior.

 

 

PEACe & Love

this is Randi B.

 

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