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And Then She Persisted: Kenisha Coon on Strength, Identity and Change
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In this episode of the Corey Podcast, Corey engages in a heartfelt conversation with Kenisha Coon, a nationally recognized leader in child welfare and diversity, equity, and inclusion. They discuss Kenisha's journey from a challenging childhood to becoming an advocate for change, the importance of mental health and therapy, and the power of community support. Kenisha shares her insights on navigating family dynamics, the significance of cultural identity, and the role of advocacy in today's political climate. The conversation emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and the necessity of checking in on one another.
Learn more about Kenisha Coon. Visit https://linktr.ee/kcoonconsults?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=8d4895ed-7eb3-4041-bfba-0ed1320821de
www.kenishacoon.com
Instagram: @kcoon9288
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Chapters:
00:00 Politics and Public Perception
05:33 Navigating Identity and Humor
07:20 Overcoming Childhood Challenges
10:14 The Journey into Psychology and Child Welfare
14:13 Pivotal Moments and Personal Growth
18:06 Family Dynamics and Chosen Relationships
22:54 Advocacy Against Racism and Personal Healing
25:46 The Importance of Speaking Up in Today's Climate
28:01 Navigating Burnout and Staying Grounded
29:44 Empowerment and Finding Your Voice
31:35 The Importance of Checking In
37:25 Self-Support and Believing in Yourself
41:29 Cultural Reflections and Fashion at the Met Gala
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Chapters
1. And Then She Persisted: Kenisha Coon on Strength, Identity and Change (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Identity and Humor (00:06:10)
3. Overcoming Childhood Challenges (00:07:57)
4. The Journey into Psychology and Child Welfare (00:10:51)
5. Pivotal Moments and Personal Growth (00:14:50)
6. Family Dynamics and Chosen Relationships (00:18:43)
7. The Importance of Speaking Up in Today's Climate (00:23:23)
8. Advocacy Against Racism and Personal Healing (00:23:31)
9. Navigating Burnout and Staying Grounded (00:28:38)
10. Empowerment and Finding Your Voice (00:30:21)
11. The Importance of Checking In (00:32:12)
12. Self-Support and Believing in Yourself (00:38:02)
13. Cultural Reflections and Fashion at the Met Gala (00:42:06)
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