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In this episode of Living in 3D Power, Emma and I dive into The Power of Strength—not just the kind we carry individually, but the collective strength of our history, our communities, and our truths.

Chapters

[03:44] The Importance of Self-Assessment
[05:15] Personal Reflections on Strengths
[09:06] Exploring Various Assessment Tools
[16:12] Creating Liberatory Spaces
[24:57] Emma's Perspective on Strengths
[35:31] The Importance of Bravery and Support
[39:08] Admiring Strong Black Women Athletes
[43:33] Overcoming Personal Fears
[48:49] Making a Positive Impact on the Community

Curiosity Card Prompts for Reflection

Discovery

• Kid Question: Who is a Black woman/man or girl/boy I admire, and what makes her/him/them strong?
• Adult Question: Who is a Black woman or man I admire, and how does her/his/their strength inspire the way I show up in the world?

Discernment

• Kid Question: What’s something hard I’ve done before, and how did I make it through?
• Adult Question: What is a challenge I’ve overcome, and what inner strengths or support systems helped me navigate it?

Determination

• Kid Question: If I could do one thing today to make my community better, what would it be?
• Adult Question: What is one intentional action I can take today to contribute to the well-being and liberation of my community?

Resources Mentioned:

• Amber's Favorites (free download of my favorite books, podcasts, and personality assessments)
• Strength-Based Collective
• VIA Character Strengths Survey
• Chichi Agorom book, The Enneagram for Black Liberation: Return to Who You Are Beneath the Armor You Carry
• Toni Morrison book, The Origin of Others
• Cohen, G. L., Garcia, J., Apfel, N., & Master, A. (2006). "Reducing the racial achievement gap: A social-psychological intervention." Science, 313(5791), 1307-1310.

Connect

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Instagram: @natural_inclination
LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP
Bluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.social
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