Kyira Wackett

Shame is a a universal experience taboo to discuss in our culture that leads us to believe that we are not “good enough". Silence allows it to build inside of us, leading to the development what Brene Brown calls “Strategies of Disconnection” or interpersonal defense mechanisms to manage the intensity of the pain. These defenses act as self-preservation​ but keep us in the stickiness and cyclical feeding of the shame, leading to mental health challenges, interpersonal conflicts, complacency and lack of self-efficacy. Join me in learning about shame - what it is and how it develops, along with ways to recognize strategies of defense ourselves and others. From there, we will build our capacity to face and find healing from our shame stories and develop a sense of resiliency to protect us from future threats.

We live in a culture that perpetuates busyness. Rushed deadlines, the pressure to deliver more, and the persistent challenge to balance one's personal and professional perpetuate this. Our creativity is stifled, yet the demands to be more creative are mounting and the pressure to stretch ourselves thinner consumes us. The effect? Chronic exhaustion and discontent. It's time to change the narrative. In this session, we will discuss how to reconnect with our "whys" and values and create a workflow and life that aligns with it, switching from a cycle of busyness to one of intention.

Learning to live authentically with joy and passion lies in the ability to understand and embrace with open arms the intersection of your deeply rooted fears, vulnerability and freedom. Join me on the path to self discovery as we uncover the ways in which we inadvertently let our fears guide our lives, stifling our ability to grow and reach our true potential when we don't uncover and get to know them. Through this interactive workshop, we will explore ways you can explore your own barriers, make a shift in your perspective and see fear as a confidant that when more deeply understood and explored can help us shift our narrative to a more authentic life with limitless potential.