The Art of Being You: Finding Your Favorite Self Through Healing, Creativity and Rest
A Conversation with Karen Hewitt
What we talked about:
Her podcast: The Culture of You and how it asks “How do we as friends, lovers and leaders step into the growth edges and into right relationships with others to learn, grow and heal?”
Understanding other people’s definitions of words so that you can show up and have a real conversation
Karen’s definition of self love
How you must take care of your basic needs in order to create and imagine
How Karen uses writing to work through and unpack feelings
Healing is active work and why it’s not considered rest
How ze prioritizes creative endeavors into her schedule
How creativity can show up in all aspects of your life from personal to professional spaces
Why it’s important to talk and write about yourself in an affirming way beyond the expectations of what you produce
How Karen is able to show up to have authentic conversations
The importance of rest and the different kinds of rest
Recommended books about rest: Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto and Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
Ways you can begin to support yourself emotionally
How you can start to find your voice
Karen Hewitt M. Ed.
Culture Creator. Community Builder. Artist. Poet. Writer. Creatrix. Voice. Rest Advocate. Karen Hewitt is committed to doing the work of creating experiences that connect, foster belonging, and create community. Karen is a Non Profit leader, co-founder of The Ohio REST Collective and Founder of the Culture of You. She is a non-negotiable stand for the most vulnerable and the dignity and value of every human life. Currently, Karen is a highly requested speaker, moderator, facilitator and emcee. Ze is considered a subject matter expert in the areas of: Gender and Sexuality, Intersectionality, Diversity Management, Culture Management, Leadership Development and Team Building; centering Black and LGBTQ+ experiences and wisdom. Karen is a published author and poet and has traveled locally and nationally to perform poetry, sing, drum and do improv comedy and poetry. Karen is an invitation. Her work and presence compels others to journey inward, and encourages them to see the world in more expansive and hopeful ways.
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