Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes welcomes educator, activist, and co-author Dr. Carrie Young-McWilliams for a powerful two-part conversation focused on spiritual justice, integrity, and empowerment.

Dr. Carrie shares her journey of breaking generational cycles to become the first in her family to obtain a doctoral degree, only to find herself fighting systemic battles within the workplace. This episode is a vital look at how highly educated Black women are still marginalized and why collective action and self-care are essential tools for survival.

In this full series, you will discover Dr. Carrie's two revolutionary frameworks for lasting transformation:

• Part 1: The "SERVE" Framework (Inward Work): Learn to do the necessary internal self-inventory to detox from the trauma of assimilation and identify your unique, intentional position in the fight. This tool helps you stop the cycle of damage by first gaining clarity on your own worth and power.
• Part 2: The "CARE" Framework (Outward Action): Practical strategies for cultivating true compassion and empathy for others, rebuilding community, and establishing healthy, non-antagonistic relationships, even with those who challenge you.

Dr. Carrie emphasizes that your call is not everyone's call, and that discerning your purpose requires vulnerability, self-reflection, and knowing when to end a chapter to preserve your peace.

This is essential listening for educators, leaders, and anyone committed to integrity and justice in their personal and professional life.

Connect with Dr. Carrie Young-McWilliams: www.Care2Empower.org

Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes (RDB Speaks) welcomes author, financial consultant, and entrepreneur Phillip Woolfolk (Main Street Advisory, Phillip Speaks) for a high-impact conversation about finding financial freedom and triumphing over career barriers.

As a former banking executive, real estate investor, and co-author of Triumph in the Trenches, Phillip Woolfolk shares his decades of experience and wisdom on building generational wealth and achieving authentic success.

In this episode, we unlock strategies for:

• Financial Empowerment: Understanding the path to financial freedom through strategic real estate investing and multiple income streams.
• The Corporate Pivot: Phillip shares his philosophy of having an "unsigned resignation letter" mindset—maintaining empowerment and leverage throughout a corporate career.
• Navigating the Trenches: Candid discussions on overcoming systemic barriers, microaggressions, and other challenges faced by Black professionals in the workplace.
• Alternative Lending Solutions: Insights into securing the right capital for your business growth, whether through traditional banking or alternative resources.
• The Power of Confidence: Building the self-worth and conviction needed to charge your value as an entrepreneur and leader.

Tune in to learn how to prepare for your pivot and build a life of financial options!

Connect with Phillip Woolfolk:

• Website: [www.PhillipWoolfolk.com - Insert Phillip's website link here]
• Consultancy: [www.MainStreetAdvisoryLLC.com - Insert Main Street Advisory link here]

Connect with Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes (RDB Speaks):

• Podcast (RSS.com): [https://rss.com/podcasts/rdbspeak/2305320 - Use your RSS link]
• YouTube Channel: [https://youtu.be/M7KFeNCaWeI - Use your channel or Episode 1 link]

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In this dynamic episode, Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes (RDB Speaks) sits down with esteemed co-author, licensed therapist, and director Dr. Mary Darden-Robinson to explore the difficult truths of navigating professional environments.

Dr. Darden-Robinson shares her powerful personal story—from managing early life loss to confronting "placeholder" and "mascot" syndrome in her career—and reveals how she built unshakeable resilience.

This episode is a must-listen for leaders and professionals who need to:

• Identify Workplace Trauma: Understand the microaggressions and challenges that can undermine your well-being and growth.
• Embrace Authenticity: Learn to stop code-switching and be unapologetically yourself, even in environments that may resist change.
• Master the Interview: Get candid advice on the crucial questions to ask during the hiring process to screen for genuine inclusion and healthy company culture.
• Prioritize Your Well-being: Understand the vital distinction between temporary coping skills and making the long-term decision to choose your peace, echoing the powerful Trauma Blocker mentality.

Dr. Mary's work combines clinical expertise with real-world leadership strategies—don't miss this truly authentic conversation!

In this inaugural episode of Triumph with RDB Speaks, Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes dives deep into the simple yet profound practice of Brain Dumping.

Are your thoughts racing? Do you feel overwhelmed before your feet even hit the floor? Dr. Barnes explains how brain dumping is a powerful tool to reclaim your mental space and emotional peace by getting the "noise" out of your head.

Key Takeaways:

• 🧠 What Brain Dumping Is: Learn how this raw, unfiltered process of writing down everything on your mind differs from traditional journaling. It's about emotional decluttering—not creating a beautiful, cohesive piece of work.
• 🧘 The Power of Release: Discover how externalizing worries reduces their perceived threat, with studies showing it can reduce intrusive thoughts by 50%.
• 💡 Clarity and Self-Awareness: See how putting your thoughts on paper gives them a boundary and a foundation, helping you identify patterns and shift from feeling overwhelmed to intentionally responding.
• ⚖️ Emotional Hygiene for Leaders: Understand why brain dumping is a non-negotiable tool for leaders, helping to separate personal emotional load from professional decision-making to promote authentic leadership.

Dr. Barnes challenges you to try brain dumping for just five minutes each day to start seeing immediate differences in your mental clarity and sleep. Your emotions deserve to be processed, not stuffed down!