Deeply Well with Devi Brown The Black Effect Network

Elaine Welteroth, award-winning journalist and author, discusses the importance of purpose and how it guides her career and life. She emphasizes the need to define what you stand for and what you care about more than money or titles. Welteroth also reflects on her time as the youngest editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue and the challenges she faced in navigating her purpose within the constraints of the title.

Devi and Elaine have a moment of praise for Oprah Winfrey; as an example of someone who has used her platform to empower and elevate others.

Welteroth also shares her experience of being a mother and how it has expanded her understanding of purpose and service. Motherhood inspired her work with Birth Fund, an organization focused on expanding access to midwifery care and improving maternal health in the United States. She points out the broken medical system and the maternal health crisis in the country, emphasizing that the issue affects all families, regardless of socioeconomic status. She explains the importance of midwifery care and the need for more options and resources for birthing people.

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In this conversation, Devi and 19Keys discuss the intersection of spirituality, technology, and AI. They explore the idea that all religions and spiritual practices are ultimately seeking the same truth and that technology, including AI, can be used to enhance and empower individuals and how it can be used to democratize resources and create opportunities for marginalized communities.

19Keys discusses the importance of taking control of our attitudes and perceptions towards AI, rather than relying on media narratives or not using it at all. He emphasizes the need for the Black community to build their own institutions and media companies and to make demands within this new age of technology.

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Referenced Knowledge:

The Mathematics of Mind

Stillness Speaks
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In this episode of the Deeply Well Podcast, host Devi Brown shares her recent experiences and joys. She discusses her upcoming appearance at the Black Effect Podcast Festival in Atlanta and expresses her excitement to connect with listeners. Devi reflects on the impact of recent podcast episodes and highlights the importance of finding joy in everyday moments. She shares personal experiences, such as attending concerts, visiting museums, and spending quality time with her son. Devi also discusses her journey in motherhood and the importance of slowing down and being present with her child.

Previous Episodes:

Beyond Diversity and Inclusion with Denise Hamilton

Walking with Grief with Sah D'Simone

Choosing Wisdom Over Influence with Manoj Dias

Finding Enlightenment with Shaka Senghor

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Recommendations

The Love Land Foundation – Rachel Cargle

Omega Institute
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Denise Hamilton, is a workplace culture expert and author of the book 'Indivisible', joins the Deeply Well Podcast to discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. She emphasizes the need to create spaces where everyone can bring their gifts and talents without unnecessary barriers. Hamilton challenges the current notions of DEI and advocates for a higher goal of indivisibility, where communities, workplaces, and relationships are built on inclusivity and equality. She addresses the blowback and resistance to DEI, attributing it to fear, loss, and the challenge of letting go of preconceived notions.

Hamilton encourages the importance of re-examining long-held beliefs and habits in order to dismantle societal hierarchies and build close-knit communities. She highlights the importance of real conversation, connection, and the examination of stories that no longer serve us.

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Read:  INDIVISBLE - How to Forge Our Differences into a Stronger Future

Previous Episode: Unlimiting Yourself with Denise Hamilton

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Sah D'Simone is a spiritual revolutionary, mystic, artist, award-winning filmmaker, and the internationally best-selling author of Spiritually Sassy: 8 Radical Steps to Activate Your Innate Superpowers. He is well-known for creating the Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) Method™.

Sah's profound expertise is rooted in a decade of experiential Buddhist practice, his extensive retreat experiences in India and Nepal, and his professional training in contemplative psychotherapy.

In this deep and insightful conversation; the desire to disappear and devote one's life to spirituality, the challenges of being fully seen, and the capacity for discomfort are discussed. Sah shares his experiences with grief and loss, and how they have shaped his spiritual journey and reconstructed the profoundness in his book, “Spiritually, We”. He describes his experience on a 500-mile walk of grief and how it transformed his relationship with his father and the importance of living a full human life.

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Read: Spiritually, We: The Art of Relating and Connecting from the Heart
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In this episode, host Devi Brown interviews Manoj Dias, a renowned mindfulness teacher and co-founder of Open, a modern mindfulness studio based in Venice, CA, he previously co-founded A—SPACE, Australia’s first multi-disciplinary drop-in meditation studio.

Manoj shares his journey as a teacher and how his practice and teaching methods have evolved since the pandemic. They delve into the topics of grief, joy, and the importance of being discerning of the influences we follow, the challenges of healing in the age of social media, and the importance of sharing wisdom from a place of integrity and embodiment.

The power of choice is highlighted, with the understanding that we have agency in our lives even in the face of suffering. The need to critique and test beliefs is discussed, as well as the dangers of falling into cult-like behavior. The value of being a student and the sacredness of learning and apprenticeship are explored. and the long-term work of life is acknowledged.

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