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

    MAR 27

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

    MAR 13

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

    FEB 27

    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

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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.