It is courageous and brave when we step out and try to make a change in the world, but it can be so easy to lose ourselves in the process. In this episode, I want to encourage you around some of the things I spoke about on another podcast; about how your identity matters, and how we need to be fully ourselves in every aspect of our lives. 

You are dynamic and spectacular, you are a whole person, and I want people to see every aspect of who you are, so let’s dive in. 

[00:01 - 03:43] Opening Segment

• Hello and welcome back!
• Today’s topic 
• I want to share some of the things I spoke about as a guest on another podcast 
• Episode here
• I talk about my time as an activist 
• I lost my voice and myself in the process

[03:44 - 09:17] Keeping Your Identity

• I began to understand the stigma on women who are trying to change the world 
• Be aware of your identity slipping
• If you notice it, stop and pull back 
• Be mindful you don’t lose yourself
• Full immersion for long periods of time puts you at risk 
• Do you notice yourself becoming ‘one kind of person’ to everyone in your sphere? 
• Connect with me - links below
• You are in good company 
• You are dynamic and spectacular
• Do you recognize yourself? 
• Pull back when you need to 

[09:18 - 12:25] Closing Segment

• Pulling back can be valuable 
• It doesn’t have to be giving up 
• It’s like taking a breath 
• Be multifaceted and be you 
• You serve best when you can be fully who you are
• As appropriateness calls 
• Take a breath and assess 
• Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

"You have to be careful that you don’t minimize other parts of who you are in your whole woman, in your quest to help to be an asset.” - Keisha Shields

“If there is more to you, don’t forget to bring the elements of her out so that others can see as well. Don’t let people box you into one singular identity.” - Keisha Shields

If you’d like to continue the conversation check out the Find Your Voice Course or visit https://keishashields.com/. You will now be able to see videos if you check out the Keisha Shields YouTube Channel where I will begin putting up more content for you to see. 

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