For a lot of us that identify as women of color, daughters of immigrants or first generation achievers, we are often the first in our families to pursue higher education, travel freely, have access to build financial stability, create self-defined careers, have the luxury to take care of our mental, emotional and physical well-being, and so on.
Read MoreA lot of us are hurting really bad right now, we’re experiencing anger, sadness, grief and a lot of rage.
We are numb, we are tired, we are exhausted, we are distraught.
This is a gentle reminder that we shouldn’t forget to take care of ourselves in this moment. Taking time and space to check in with ourselves right now is a necessary act of love for ourselves so that we can cope long term.
Read MoreA conversation between Fashion Designer Dina Yassin and Self Leadership coach Ruthie Zerai on How to reinvent yourself during moments of crisis. We reflect on past moment of crisis that we've experienced such as 9/11 and the Financial crisis of 2008 and how we moved past those challenging times and still built strong careers in the aftermath of those two very tough global situations. We also share our tips and advice on how to best manage the stresses and anxieties that we're feeling around COVID-19 and our careers/financial security and wellbeing.
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Dina Yassin @the_eripolitan
Ruthie Zerai @ruthiezerai
Read MoreThings started shifting dramatically for me when I started exercising self-leadership. Taking ownership of your life (both the good and the bad) can be dramatically refreshing. The game changes when you realise that you and only you have the power to change your story. It all comes down to how much you are willing to work for it.
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