The Introvert Sisters LIVE!

Lisa Hurley and Sharon Hurley Hall

Just because you’re quiet doesn’t mean you can’t also be powerful. Join award-winning authors, activists, and confirmed introverts Lisa Hurley and Sharon Hurley Hall as they explore introversion, workplace culture, self-care and more. Each episode of The Introvert Sisters LIVE! blends thoughtful conversation, insightful analysis, and practical strategies through an intersectional lens. Created especially for those quiet souls who are so often overlooked and underestimated, the show provides a serene space where depth is welcome, nuance is celebrated, and introversion is honored as a strength.

  1. The Regulated Introvert: How To Self-Soothe in a Chaotic World | Ep. 6

    4 DAYS AGO

    The Regulated Introvert: How To Self-Soothe in a Chaotic World | Ep. 6

    Peace is not found by accident, it is cultivated on purpose. And it is especially necessary for introverted people who bear the brunt of constant noise, social pressures, and sensory overstimulation. Coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month, this 6th episode of The Introvert Sisters LIVE! Podcast is “The Regulated Introvert: How To Self-Soothe in a Chaotic World.” This grounded conversation is based on Sharon Hurley Hall’s and Lisa Hurley’s lived experience about what it actually takes to stay centered when everything around you feels like too much. As the show moves into the second half of its first season, Sharon and Lisa bring honesty, cultural insight, and practical wisdom to the everyday realities of introversion, overstimulation, and emotional self-care.  “The Regulated Introvert” will teach you how to: Recognize the early signs of emotional and sensory overload  Build simple, effective self-soothing practices  Protect your energy in chaotic environments Understand what emotional regulation looks like Name your needs and honor your boundaries without guilt  Return to a regulated state without disconnecting from work, family, or community  This is the reset your nervous system has been asking for. Join the conversation, and experience a relaxing and inspiring show. Enjoy the episode, and join Lisa and Sharon every other Friday at noon eastern time for honest conversation, cultural insights, and practical wisdom that every introverted person needs. The show is simulcast live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook. The audio version of the podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch, listen, subscribe, and enjoy today! Connect with The Introvert Sisters 👉🏾Follow them on LinkedIn 👉🏾Subscribe on YouTube 👉🏾Follow them on Facebook. Connect with Sharon Follow Sharon on LinkedIn Follow Sharon on Instagram Follow Sharon on TikTok Subscribe to Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter Learn more about Sharon’s work: https://sharonhh.com/ Grab a copy of Sharon’s multi-award-winning book I’m Tired of Racism (Lime Tree Media) Connect with Lisa Need advice on podcasting, publishing, branding, and more? Book Lisa on Intro Follow Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Lisa on TikTok Follow Lisa on Instagram Follow Lisa on Facebook Learn more about Lisa’s work: https://www.spacetoexhalebook.com/ Grab a copy of Lisa’s multi-award-winning book Space To Exhale (Wiley) Resources & Offers ⁠Still & Sovereign Retreat⁠ 7 Secrets of Introvert Success 5 Boundaries every Introvert Needs (and How to Set Them Without Guilt) ⁠Support for Introverts⁠ P.S. Enjoyed the episode? Rate the show and write a review! 🙏🏾😊😊🙏🏾

    37 min
  2. Executive Presence: The Quiet Authority of Introverts at Work | Ep. 5

    24 APR

    Executive Presence: The Quiet Authority of Introverts at Work | Ep. 5

    Executive presence does not require extroversion, and authority is not fueled by how loudly one speaks. Being a good leader is about clarity, confidence, and knowing who you are. In this powerful mid-season episode of The Introvert Sisters LIVE! Podcast, Lisa Hurley and Sharon Hurley Hall unpack what it really means for introverted professionals to lead, influence, and command respect at work while staying true to themselves. “Executive Presence: The Quiet Authority of Introverts at Work” meets introverted professionals exactly where they are, offering an affirming reframe of introversion as a leadership strength rather than a limitation.  It is an especially important conversation for introverted Black professionals navigating bias, “prove it again” culture, and the pressure to code-switch. This discussion is about the power of quiet authority, clear boundaries, and showing up with leadership energy that fits who introverted people already are. In this episode, listeners and viewers will learn: ✅ How introverted professionals can exhibit executive presence without compromising authenticity ✅ Practical ways to communicate with clarity and confidence in meetings and high-stakes spaces ✅ Why quiet authority is a powerful leadership asset in corporate and creative environments ✅ How to project confidence through presence, pacing, and preparation ✅ What to do when feedback is really bias dressed up as “communication style” ✅ Strategies for being seen, heard, and respected without burning out This is a timely and necessary conversation for anyone ready to lead with intention, ease, and quiet authority. Enjoy the episode, and join Lisa and Sharon every other Friday at noon eastern time for honest conversation, cultural insights, and practical wisdom that every introverted person needs. The show is simulcast live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook. The audio version of the podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch, listen, subscribe, and enjoy today! Connect with The Introvert Sisters 👉🏾Follow them on LinkedIn 👉🏾Subscribe on YouTube 👉🏾Follow them on Facebook. Connect with Sharon Follow Sharon on LinkedIn Follow Sharon on Instagram Follow Sharon on TikTok Subscribe to Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter Learn more about Sharon’s work: https://sharonhh.com/ Grab a copy of Sharon’s multi-award-winning book I’m Tired of Racism (Lime Tree Media) Connect with Lisa Need advice on podcasting, publishing, branding,and more? Book Lisa on Intro Follow Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Lisa on TikTok Follow Lisa on Instagram Follow Lisa on Facebook Learn more about Lisa’s work: https://www.spacetoexhalebook.com/ Grab a copy of Lisa’s multi-award-winning book Space To Exhale (Wiley) Resources & Offers ⁠Still & Sovereign Retreat⁠ 7 Secrets of Introvert Success 5 Boundaries every Introvert Needs (and How to Set Them Without Guilt) ⁠Support for Introverts⁠ P.S. Enjoyed the episode? Rate the show and write a review! 🙏🏾😊😊🙏🏾

    39 min
  3. Introverts Unite Separately: Navigating Friendships as a Quiet Soul | Ep. 4

    10 APR

    Introverts Unite Separately: Navigating Friendships as a Quiet Soul | Ep. 4

    Close friendships are not necessarily predicated on proximity. In the latest episode of The Introvert Sisters LIVE!, Lisa Hurley and Sharon Hurley Hall get real about why many introverts need space in order to build real connection. Originally airing on Friday, April 10, this show lands on National Siblings Day, which feels extra right because Sharon (big sis) and Lisa (li’l sis) bring both sister energy and best-friend vibes to every conversation. In “Introverts Unite Separately: Navigating Friendships as a Quiet Soul,"  Sharon and Lisa explore how introverted people can honor their need for space while still nurturing strong, healthy, life-giving connections.  In this episode you will learn: Why quiet people often need a different rhythm for connection, care, and communication Ways to maintain friendships without constant availability What sibling friendship can teach us about the importance of authenticity Why introversion is not a barrier to closeness Clear signs a friendship is nurturing (or draining) This is the kind of discussion that helps quiet souls feel seen, heard, and understood. Enjoy the episode, and join Lisa and Sharon every other Friday at noon eastern time for honest conversation, cultural insights, and practical wisdom that every introverted person needs. The show is simulcast live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook. The audio version of the podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch, listen, subscribe, and enjoy today! Connect with The Introvert Sisters 👉🏾Follow them on LinkedIn 👉🏾Subscribe on YouTube 👉🏾Follow them on Facebook. Connect with Sharon Follow Sharon on LinkedIn Follow Sharon on Instagram Follow Sharon on TikTok Subscribe to Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter Learn more about Sharon’s work: https://sharonhh.com/ Grab a copy of Sharon’s multi-award-winning book I’m Tired of Racism (Lime Tree Media) Connect with Lisa Follow Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Lisa on TikTok Follow Lisa on Instagram Follow Lisa on Facebook Learn more about Lisa’s work: https://www.spacetoexhalebook.com/ Grab a copy of Lisa’s multi-award-winning book Space To Exhale (Wiley) Resources & Offers ⁠Still & Sovereign Retreat⁠ 7 Secrets of Introvert Success 5 Boundaries every Introvert Needs (and How to Set Them Without Guilt) ⁠Support for Introverts⁠ P.S. Enjoyed the episode? Rate the show and write a review! 🙏🏾😊😊🙏🏾

    41 min
  4. Skip FOMO, Choose JOMO: Why Introverts Savor the Joy of Missing Out | Ep. 3

    27 MAR

    Skip FOMO, Choose JOMO: Why Introverts Savor the Joy of Missing Out | Ep. 3

    Opting out is the new opting in.  In this third episode of The Introvert Sisters LIVE! Podcast, Sharon Hurley Hall and Lisa Hurley celebrate the quiet power of choosing JOMO: the Joy Of Missing Out.  With warmth, honesty, and the grounded insight listeners have come to expect from The Introvert Sisters, Lisa and Sharon reflect on what it means to consciously release social pressure, deliberately decline invitations, and instead embrace a life that feels more relaxed. In a culture that glorifies constant availability, the sisters offer permission–and tips–to choose peace without apology. Listeners will learn: Why JOMO as a practice is a powerful act of self-love for introverted people Why “missing out” can create more room for rest, clarity, and joy What social pressure, overexposure, and constant participation can cost quiet people How introverted Black people can resist hustle culture and reclaim ease Practical ways to honor personal capacity without guilt Why choosing less can sometimes lead to a fuller, happier, more grounded life Join The Introvert Sisters for a conversation that celebrates alignment over availability; JOMO over FOMO.  Enjoy the episode, and join Lisa and Sharon every other Friday at noon eastern time for honest conversation, cultural insights, and practical wisdom that every introverted person needs. The show is simulcast live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook. The audio version of the podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch, listen, subscribe, and enjoy today! Connect with The Introvert Sisters 👉🏾Follow them on LinkedIn 👉🏾Subscribe on YouTube 👉🏾Follow them on Facebook. Connect with Sharon Follow Sharon on LinkedIn Follow Sharon on Instagram Follow Sharon on TikTok Subscribe to Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter Learn more about Sharon’s work: https://sharonhh.com/ Grab a copy of Sharon’s multi-award-winning book I’m Tired of Racism (Lime Tree Media) Connect with Lisa Follow Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Lisa on TikTok Follow Lisa on Instagram Follow Lisa on Facebook Learn more about Lisa’s work: https://www.spacetoexhalebook.com/ Grab a copy of Lisa’s multi-award-winning book Space To Exhale (Wiley) P.S. Enjoyed the episode? Rate the show and write a review! 🙏🏾😊😊🙏🏾

    36 min
  5. Rest Is Not Laziness: How Introverts Protect Their Energy | Ep. 2

    13 MAR

    Rest Is Not Laziness: How Introverts Protect Their Energy | Ep. 2

    We’re not lazy. We’re tired. And we need to rest. That goes for everyone, but especially for introverts. In this second episode of The Introvert Sisters LIVE! Podcast, Lisa Hurley and Sharon Hurley Hall break down “energy economics” and show how introversion can be protected on purpose, not by accident.  Before anyone can truly rest, they often have to identify where their energy is quietly leaking. In “Rest Is Not Laziness: How Introverts Protect Their Energy,” the sisters expose the quiet energy leaks that look normal until they add up, such as invisible labor, micro-obligations, group chats, overexplaining, digital fatigue, and (this is one of the worst) the pressure to always be reachable.  In this episode, viewers and listeners will take away practical ways to: Identify hidden energy leaks  Combat digital and mental fatigue Spot invisible obligations that drain energy  Set clear boundaries around availability, messaging, and response time Release unpaid emotional caretaking without guilt or overexplaining Build a rest plan that supports introversion and real life. This episode is a reminder that protecting your energy is not selfish. It is wise, necessary, and deeply aligned with how many introverted people move through the world. Enjoy the episode, and join Lisa and Sharon every other Friday at noon eastern time for honest conversations, cultural insights, and practical wisdom that every introverted person needs. The show is simulcast live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook. The audio version of the podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch, listen, subscribe, and enjoy today! Connect with The Introvert Sisters 👉🏾Follow them on LinkedIn 👉🏾Subscribe on YouTube 👉🏾Follow them on Facebook. Connect with Sharon Follow Sharon on LinkedIn Follow Sharon on Instagram Follow Sharon on TikTok Subscribe to Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter Learn more about Sharon’s work: https://sharonhh.com/ Grab a copy of Sharon’s multi-award-winning book I’m Tired of Racism (Lime Tree Media) Connect with Lisa Follow Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Lisa on TikTok Follow Lisa on Instagram Follow Lisa on Facebook Learn more about Lisa’s work: https://www.spacetoexhalebook.com/ Grab a copy of Lisa’s multi-award-winning book Space To Exhale (Wiley) P.S. Enjoyed the episode? Rate the show and write a review! 🙏🏾😊😊🙏🏾

    37 min
  6. Introversion vs Shyness: The Truth About Being an Introvert | Ep. 1

    27 FEB

    Introversion vs Shyness: The Truth About Being an Introvert | Ep. 1

    Introversion is not a flaw. It is a superpower. And The Introvert Sisters are back to remind you of that. After a three year hiatus filled with an Anthem Award win, book publishing milestones, multiple awards, and deeper work around introversion and community, Lisa Hurley and Sharon Hurley Hall return to the mic with clarity, calm, and their usual quiet confidence. Relaunched in February 2026 during Black History Month, the show airs every other week, and has a fresh live format that streams simultaneously on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook, with full audio episodes available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. This inaugural episode of The Introvert Sisters LIVE! sets the tone for a new season and a new chapter. In “Introversion vs Shyness: The Truth About Being an Introvert,” Lisa and Sharon break down one of the most persistent myths about introversion, especially for introverted Black people navigating spaces that reward volume over depth. They offer language, context, and lived experience to separate introversion from shyness and social anxiety, while affirming the power of quiet leadership. In this episode, viewers and listeners will learn: The clear differences between introversion, shyness, and social anxiety Why introverted Black people are often mislabeled and misunderstood How to honor your introverted wiring without shrinking yourself What to expect from The Introvert Sisters LIVE!  Whether you are a longtime listener, or brand new to The Introvert Sisters, this episode is both a welcome back and a fresh beginning. Enjoy the episode, and join Lisa and Sharon every other Friday at noon eastern time for honest conversation, cultural insights, and practical wisdom that every introverted person needs. The show is simulcast live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook. The audio version of the podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch, listen, subscribe, and enjoy today! Connect with The Introvert Sisters 👉🏾Follow them on LinkedIn 👉🏾Subscribe on YouTube 👉🏾Follow them on Facebook. Connect with Sharon Follow Sharon on LinkedIn Follow Sharon on Instagram Follow Sharon on TikTok Subscribe to Sharon’s Anti-Racism Newsletter Learn more about Sharon’s work: https://sharonhh.com/ Grab a copy of Sharon’s multi-award-winning book I’m Tired of Racism (Lime Tree Media) Connect with Lisa Follow Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Lisa on TikTok Follow Lisa on Instagram Follow Lisa on Facebook Learn more about Lisa’s work: https://www.spacetoexhalebook.com/ Grab a copy of Lisa’s multi-award-winning book Space To Exhale (Wiley) P.S. Enjoyed the episode? Rate us and write a review! 🙏🏾😊😊🙏🏾

    54 min
  7. Celebrating Black Introvert Week UK! | Ep. 0030

    24/10/2022

    Celebrating Black Introvert Week UK! | Ep. 0030

    What happens when four introverts unite? Believe it or not, lots of fun and laughter! Join Sharon and Lisa as they chop it up with Richard Etienne, founder of Black Introvert Week UK, and Jeri Bingham, founder of Black Introvert Week. The 4 introverts collab to kick off Black Introvert Week UK, discuss the ins and outs of their favourite personality type, and share why – and how – they celebrate their introversion.

    47 min
  8. Triggered, Traumatized, and Transformed | Ep. 0029

    19/10/2022

    Triggered, Traumatized, and Transformed | Ep. 0029

    Are you triggered? Cause we’re triggered! It feels like especially since the beginning of the panorama we’re in a constant state of fight or flight. The good news is we don’t have to feel that way all the time. Alechia Reese and Dani Foster, hosts of the famous Triggered AF podcast, join Sharon and Lisa to discuss how to release your triggers and embrace transformation.

    57 min
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Just because you’re quiet doesn’t mean you can’t also be powerful. Join award-winning authors, activists, and confirmed introverts Lisa Hurley and Sharon Hurley Hall as they explore introversion, workplace culture, self-care and more. Each episode of The Introvert Sisters LIVE! blends thoughtful conversation, insightful analysis, and practical strategies through an intersectional lens. Created especially for those quiet souls who are so often overlooked and underestimated, the show provides a serene space where depth is welcome, nuance is celebrated, and introversion is honored as a strength.

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