We. Need. This. Conversation. Now.\xa0
Today\u2019s episode features, Richonda Pelzer, a Rockstar of a woman!\xa0
Richonda works at CliftonLarsonAllen as the Director of Engagement.. This woman has had one heck of a career, and that is only the beginning of her story!
In this episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, we get real about\xa0 self identification and the power of showing up as your whole, authentic self.\xa0
Richonda identifies herself as a black woman, a lesbian woman, and a woman of faith living with epilepsy.\xa0
Richonda discusses her experiences of being a black woman and the stereotypes that come with being the \u201cfirst only and different\u201d (FOD) individual in her professional career and in her personal endeavors.\xa0
Richonda ignites passion when she talks about how we as woman can encourage and show up for individuals who are the \u201cfirst only and different\u201d. \xa0
We chat about learning from each other, committing to building relationships and trust with others who are different than us.
\xa0\u201cI still need to have all of those pieces of me so that I can show up and truly be my authentic self. I can\u2019t be my authentic self to make someone else feel comfortable because they feel uncomfortable about me having epilepsy or me being black or whatever part of my identity that they feel uncomfortable about that I need to then be flexible because of that.\u201d\xa0
We assess monumental opportunities for pivots and courage when we choose to allow others to give us feedforward, which we can use to grow.\xa0
Richonda sparks a pivotal challenge to us all as we discuss becoming a better version of ourselves every single day.\xa0
One step at a time, one day at a time, choosing courage and making pivots will fan into flame the best version in each of us!\xa0
You can find out more out about Richonda at the links below:
linkedin.com/in/richondapelzer