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Shoutout to everyone who tuned into my live video with Empress Theadora. We had such a good time (like always), and truly enjoyed y’all!
Our initial plan was to make the live publicly available to everyone. But once we got into deeper spiritual territory and people started asking vulnerable questions and sharing their experiences, the energy shifted.
So the decision was made that what was shared — by us and by the folks who showed up — needs to stay protected. This is how we protect our communities. When Black and Brown people share vulnerably, that vulnerability deserves boundaries.
The paywall isn’t to keep you out — it’s to protect what’s inside. We’ve included free audio and video previews so you can get a sense of the conversation before deciding to continue. Along with links to the offerings mentioned during the live.
If you want to hear the rest of the conversation, I invite you to upgrade to become a Temple Scholar or head over to Empress Theadora’s page and become a paid subscriber to The Mediocre Black Woman.
My Offering: Write From the Wound
We kicked off the conversation talking about my newest offering, which launched on MLK Day: Write From the Wound.
This seven-day challenge isn’t about productivity hacks to help you write faster or more consistently. It’s about safety. It’s about witnessing. It’s about understanding that what we call “writer’s block” is often our nervous system saying, I don’t feel safe enough to write my truth.
Designed especially for Black and Brown writers, this challenge focuses on shadow work, witnessing and integration — rather than fixing or censoring ourselves for palatability. The wound is not something to write around. It is something to write from, once it has been seen.
Empress Theadora’s Offering: Clocking In Without Clocking Out Spiritually
Her upcoming 8-week experience, Clocking In Without Clocking Out Spiritually, exists for those navigating work, capitalism and their calling at the same time.
This container is for people who are tired of choosing between survival and spirit. Who know their jobs don’t define them — but still require energy, boundaries and discernment to navigate. Empress Theadora guides you through staying grounded inside structure, regulating your nervous system during transition and maintaining spiritual sovereignty while getting paid. I highly recommend getting on the waitlist.
