Feeling drained by microaggressions at work—or unsure how to respond without shutting down or snapping? This conversation is about emotional intelligence for leaders navigating workplaces that weren’t built for you.
In this episode of It’s Both, Nikki P sits down with Dawn Stone (The Conflict Chick) for honest stories about being “the only,” leading through pressure, and building confidence in corporate spaces. Dawn shares what she’s learned from decades of navigating racism, sexism, ageism, and identity—and why mentorship, self-talk, and community are not optional when you’re carrying more than your job description.
You’ll hear:
- What microaggressions do to your nervous system (and how to interrupt the spiral)
- Emotional intelligence tools for leaders who feel constantly “on”
- How mentorship can protect confidence and prevent burnout
- Practical self-talk + rituals Dawn uses to release stress within 72 hours
- Why conflict isn’t always bad—and how it can become connection
If you’ve ever shrunk yourself to fit, questioned your worth in a room, or felt the pressure to be both exceptional and invisible, this one will hit.
Because life isn’t either/or—it’s both.
Resources & Links:
- Listen to the companion podcast: It's Both- Guided Meditations for Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, & Real Life Transitions
- Get Connected with Dawn Stone, The Conflict Chick
- Get Dawn's new book Unburdened here
- Subscribe, rate, & review It's Both on Apple Podcasts
- Join the Courageous Living Group Transformation
- It's Both on Instagram & Youtube
