Lisa Lackey
Lisa Lackey
043 - BWB 4: A conversation with my mom about suppression, resilience, and restoration
043 - BWB 4: A conversation with my mom about suppression, resilience, and restoration
043 - BWB 4: A conversation with my mom about suppression, resilience, and restoration
Wednesday 24th February 2021
Lisa Lackey and her mother discuss suppression, resilience, and restoration in Black women's lives on Insideout Conversations.
42 minutes
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Lisa Lackey
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Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
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Get the buttons here!Rita Jean Robinson Braxton Turner: Unpacking Suppression and Resilience with Lisa Lackey
I've always been in tune with other people because I've always tried to understand people and their needs. That's who I am, and I help and give to anybody.
Imagine sitting down with your mother to discuss the trials and triumphs of life, especially through the lens of being a Black woman. That's exactly what Lisa Lackey does in this episode of Insideout Conversations. Lisa, a therapist and consultant, brings her mother, Rita Jean Robinson Braxton Turner, into the spotlight to explore themes of suppression, resilience, and restoration. This is the fourth and final installment of the Black Woman Burnout series, and it's a deeply personal and enlightening conversation.
Rita’s journey is mapped out through the different names she has carried, each symbolizing a distinct phase of her life filled with both struggle and growth. The episode dives into family dynamics, spirituality, mental health, and the power of community support. Rita shares candid reflections on being overlooked and suppressed in the workplace, yet never losing her voice or her drive to uplift others. Her story is one of perseverance, leaning on faith, and finding strength in community.
This episode isn't just about recounting hardships; it’s about celebrating victories and embracing self-care. Lisa and Rita remind us all to take up space and count ourselves in where we’ve been counted out. Their conversation is both inspiring and practical, offering real-life insights into the lived experiences of Black women navigating a world that often tries to sideline them. Whether you're looking for motivation, understanding, or just a heartfelt dialogue between mother and daughter, this episode delivers.
Tune in to hear their powerful exchange and find your own moments of resilience and restoration.