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We Ain't Dying For ThisGetting Free As Liberation ft. Najmah AhmadWhat if freedom isn't something we chase… but something we remember?In this episode, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Najma Ahmed, creator of the Free Black Girl podcast, to explore what it really means to be free. From leaving her "dream job" to breaking generational patterns and embracing radically soft living, Najma shares her powerful story of transformation, healing, and reclaiming joy.✨ Topics we explore:- What keeps Black women from living freely?- The lies we’re told (and tell ourselves) about freedom...
2025-09-2747 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisSelf Love As Liberation ft. Drechir WhitfieldIn this soul-nourishing episode, host Crystle Johnson sits down with DreChir Whitfield — aka The Wedding Realtor — to revisit one of the most essential topics for Black women on the liberation journey: Self-Love. And yes, we’re running it back… because you can never have too much of it.💬 Through candid storytelling and deep reflection, Dre and Crystle explore the lies we believe about self-love, the truth about self-compassion, and how Black women can give themselves the grace they’ve always deserved.🎧 Whether you're knee-deep in the healing journey or just beginning to ask what it means to choose yourself, this episode is...
2025-09-2627 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisPleasure As Liberation ft. Marisha DixonIn this powerful episode, host Crystal Johnson sits down with special guest Marisha Dixon to explore Pleasure as Liberation — what it means, why we’ve been conditioned to deny it, and how Black women can reclaim pleasure as a birthright.💫 What you’ll experience in this conversation:- Real talk about letting go of “the grind” and embracing softness- How to redefine pleasure beyond the bedroom- Marisha’s personal journey from overachiever to liberated, pleasure-centered living- Practical steps YOU can take to prioritize your own joy and well-being- Why it’s time to rewrite the script and choose YOU🔔 New episodes every T...
2025-09-2334 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisWellness As Liberation ft. Dr. Lawanda HillThis episode is a mirror for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, stifled, or like freedom is on the other side of a map they haven’t drawn yet.Dr. Lawanda Hill shares what it really means to move from survival mode into joy — especially as a Black woman. From unpacking generational habits to studying examples of ease, this conversation is a deep breath, a pause, and a blueprint.✨ Whether you're stepping back from the fight, reimagining joy, or just learning to rest — you belong here.Stay Connected with Dr. Lawanda Hill:Website: https://www.drlawandahill.comInstagram: https://www.instagram...
2025-09-2023 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisWealth As Liberation ft. Jasmine Smalls"In this economy?!"You probably giggled a little reading that because it's real and you've probably heard it a lot lately. During this season, we've talked a lot about legacy and how it isn't just about assets you can touch and feel.I would venture to say that while wealth is similar, we still want our money.I'm so excited to sit down with Jasmine Smalls to talk about Wealth As Liberation. You don't want to miss what she has to say about how being rooted in our inherent worth, contributes to our wealth.Stay Connected with Jasmine Smalls...
2025-09-2040 min
Living CorporateUnbecoming As Liberation ft. Leniece Flowers
What if the journey to freedom isn't about becoming more — but letting go? In this powerful conversation, Crystle Johnson sits down with writer and equity leader Laniece Flowers to explore unbecoming as a radical act of liberation. They reflect on motherhood, breaking generational cycles, redefining work, and what it means to prioritize joy over survival.
✨ Featuring real talk about:
Healing from the "shoulds" of womanhood
Leaving behind expectations that don’t fit
The sacredness of slowing down
Teaching the next generation to be free
💬 “Are you happy? Are you really happy?”
This episode is your permission slip to pause, ref...
2025-09-1939 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisWandering As Liberation ft. Natasha D. WadeWhat if your birthday wasn’t just a celebration—but a call to go?This week on We Ain’t Dying For This, we’re talking about Wandering as Liberation with my good Sis, Natasha Wade. And babyyyy, it’s not just a cute little travel story. Sis packed up her car and hit the road—solo. No set plan, just a deep need to feel free. She wandered to places where Black stories live, where liberation was fought for, where healing could meet her.And somewhere along the highways and history, she met herself again.And you know what?She did...
2025-09-1841 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisDreams As Liberation ft. Kimberly PackSometimes rock bottom looks like the end.But often, it’s the beginning.When COVID hit, everything shifted, the businesses, the plans, the certainty of what life would look like. And when entrepreneurship suddenly wasn’t enough to stand on, what was left was shame, grief, and the quiet question: Who am I now?This week’s episode with Kimberly Pack is about sitting in that collapse, letting yourself feel the loss, and learning that being held in love can be the most radical form of survival.
2025-09-1638 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisCreativity As Liberation ft. Shellsy MalveauxIf you’re anything like I used to be, you’ve probably disqualified yourself as a creative again and again.You believe that creativity looks a certain way–pretty, polished, and perfect.But guess what? Those aren’t the qualifiers of what being creative means. This week’s episode with Shellsy Malveaux is all about her journey of liberation through creativity.Stay Connected with Shellsy Malveaux:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellsy-malveaux-49041a57/See What She’s Building: https://www.instagra...
2025-09-1645 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisKnowing As Liberation ft. Patrice WebbI’ve burned myself out a couple of times, and to be honest, each time I was stuck in this place of believing I wasn’t enough, that I should be doing more, and that I had zero power to change anything. It took a few months of resting, clearing my mind, and getting in my body to arrive at a place of knowing: none of those things were true.I have always been enough.I did not need to do more.I am the only one with the power to change my life.In this week’s episode, I sat...
2025-09-1338 min
Living CorporateGetting Free As Liberation ft. Najmah AhmadWhat if freedom isn't something we chase… but something we remember?
In this episode, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Najma Ahmed, creator of the Free Black Girl podcast, to explore what it really means to be free. From leaving her "dream job" to breaking generational patterns and embracing radically soft living, Najma shares her powerful story of transformation, healing, and reclaiming joy.
✨ Topics we explore:
What keeps Black women from living freely?
The lies we’re told (and tell ourselves) about freedom
Why “getting free” is a continual process, not a one-time event
Ancestral healing, somatic practices, and listen...
2025-09-1250 min
Living CorporatePleasure As Liberation ft. Marisha Dixon
In this powerful episode, host Crystal Johnson sits down with special guest Marisha Dixon to explore Pleasure as Liberation — what it means, why we’ve been conditioned to deny it, and how Black women can reclaim pleasure as a birthright.
💫 What you’ll experience in this conversation:
Real talk about letting go of “the grind” and embracing softness
How to redefine pleasure beyond the bedroom
Marisha’s personal journey from overachiever to liberated, pleasure-centered living
Practical steps YOU can take to prioritize your own joy and well-being
Why it’s time to rewrite the script and choose YOU
Timestamps:
00...
2025-09-0537 min
Living CorporateSelf Love As Liberation ft. Drechir WhitfieldIn this soul-nourishing episode, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Dre Sher Whitfield — aka The Wedding Realtor — to revisit one of the most essential topics for Black women on the liberation journey: Self-Love. And yes, we’re running it back… because you can never have too much of it.
💬 Through candid storytelling and deep reflection, Dre and Crystle explore the lies we believe about self-love, the truth about self-compassion, and how Black women can give themselves the grace they’ve always deserved.
📍Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Why We’re Revisiting Self-Love
03:33 – Real Love Stories: Beyond Romance, Into Purpose
10:13 – The Myths & Misconceptions About Self-Love
12:06 –...
2025-08-2929 min
Living CorporateAffirmation as Liberation ft. Janel Caminos Reclaiming Power, One Curl at a TimeIn this powerful episode of We Ain’t Dying For This, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Janel Caminos — DEI leader, founder of Curly Crown Collective, and unapologetic curly girl — for a deep, layered conversation on:
💬 The truth about affirmations as a tool for healing & liberation
💇🏾♀️ Natural hair, professional spaces & reclaiming your crown
👑 How black women affirm each other — and why it matters
📢 Why our self-talk can be radical, not just cute
From sticky notes on the mirror to a whole affirmation book... to founding a global community for natural-haired women — this convo goes beyond aesthetics. It's about freedom. Power. And saying YES to who yo...
2025-08-2231 min
Living CorporateWellness As Liberation ft. Dr. Lawanda HillWhat if freedom isn't something we chase… but something we remember?
In this episode, host Crystle Johnson sits down with Najma Ahmed, creator of the Free Black Girl podcast, to explore what it really means to be free. From leaving her "dream job" to breaking generational patterns and embracing radically soft living, Najma shares her powerful story of transformation, healing, and reclaiming joy.
✨ Topics we explore:
What keeps Black women from living freely?
The lies we’re told (and tell ourselves) about freedom
Why “getting free” is a continual process, not a one-time event
Ancestral healing, somatic practices, and listen...
2025-08-1526 min
Living CorporateWealth As Liberation ft. Jasmine SmallsIn this economy?!
You probably giggled a little reading that because it's real and you've probably heard it a lot lately. During this season, we've talked a lot about legacy and how it isn't just about assets you can touch and feel.
I would venture to say that while wealth is similar, we still want our money.
I'm so excited to sit down with Jasmine Smalls to talk about Wealth As Liberation. You don't want to miss what she has to say about how being rooted in our inherent worth, contributes to our wealth.
Stay Connected with Jasmine Smalls:
...
2025-08-0843 min
Living CorporateWealth As Liberation ft. Jasmine Smalls
What if your birthday wasn’t just a celebration—but a call to go?
This week on We Ain’t Dying For This, we’re talking about Wandering as Liberation with my good Sis, Natasha Wade.
And babyyyy, it’s not just a cute little travel story.
Sis packed up her car and hit the road—solo. No set plan, just a deep need to feel free. She wandered to places where Black stories live, where liberation was fought for, where healing could meet her.
And somewhere along the highways and history, she met herself again.
And you know what?
She di...
2025-08-0143 min
Living CorporateDreams As Liberation ft. Kimberly PackThis week’s episode with Kimberly Pack is all about dreams and how the act of dreaming has played a role in her liberation.
Stay Connected with Kimberly Pack:
LinkedIn: / kimberly-pack
See What She’s Building: https://www.togetherascend.com
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About We Ain't Dying For This: We are a community of Black women committed to our collective liberation through radically soft living. Tune in each Thursday to hear from Black women who are choosing to live their lives on their own terms.
Stay Connected with Crystle Johnson & We Ain't Dying For This:
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2025-06-2741 min
Living CorporateKnowing As Liberation ft. Patrice WebbI’ve burned myself out a couple of times, and to be honest, each time I was stuck in this place of believing I wasn’t enough, that I should be doing more, and that I had zero power to change anything. It took a few months of resting, clearing my mind, and getting in my body to arrive at a place of knowing: none of those things were true.I have always been enough.I did not need to do more.I am the only...
2025-05-2341 min
Living CorporateIntrospection As Liberation ft. Melinda KingWhether you want to hear it or not, healing starts with you.And the faster you push what someone else did to the side, the quicker you can move on to understanding who you want to be and what it will take to get there. While I’m a strong advocate for community, this part of the journey is all about self—self-awareness, self-compassion, self-love.This week’s episode with Melinda King is all about her journey of introspection and how it was the first step to liberation for her.
2025-05-1631 min
Living CorporateJoy As Liberation ft. Joy DonnellFolks who have taken our love, dedication, empathy, and presence for granted are now in the find out phase. And while they are over there trying to figure it out, I hope you’re finding the joy that lives within.I’m over the moon to drop this week’s episode featuring Joy Donnell—Joy As Liberation. I’ve always felt her through what she shares here on LinkedIn, but to meet her in person healed me a little more.Stay Connected with Joy Donnell:LinkedIn: / doitinpublic See What S...
2025-05-0240 min
Living CorporateRomanticizing As Liberation ft. Eren CooperYou are the main character in your own story and it’s time to start acting like it. We are all spinning together on this rock in the middle of the universe with many things we’re juggling, but we can’t let that keep us from experiencing joy. And to be clear, we don't need anyone else to experience it—pause, breathe, and acknowledge the beauty around you.In this episode of the We Ain't Dying For This podcast, Crystle sits down with Eren Cooper to discuss how she roma...
2025-04-2528 min
Living CorporateVulnerability As Liberation ft. Jasmine FlukerCrystle sits down with Jasmine Fluker to talk about vulnerability and what we lose when we choose not to lean into it.What I find most powerful about elevating the stories of Black women, is that sharing affirms the truth—we are not alone. It is through our vulnerability about our experiences that we heal parts of ourselves and parts of those who’ve been waiting for us.Stay Connected with Jasmine Fluker:LinkedIn: / jasminefluker Instagram: @curatedbyj_Book A Call: https://calendly.com/jasmine-f...
2025-04-1831 min
Living CorporateHope As Liberation ft. Brittany KingCrystle sits down with Brittany King to discuss hope's role in her own liberation, her daughters', and the lives of Black women she's in community with.“Hopelessness has a high price tag. You put your head down and your hope goes down, too.” — Brittany KingListen, I had to challenge every single thing I thought I knew to get free from the prison I built for myself. There is always an option to do something different, but will you answer when your future self starts calling?S...
2025-04-1136 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisIntrospection As Liberation ft. Melinda KingWhether you want to hear it or not, healing starts with you.And the faster you push what someone else did to the side, the quicker you can move on to understanding who you want to be and what it will take to get there.And while I’m a strong advocate for community, this part of the journey is all about self—self awareness, self compassion, self love.This week’s episode with Melinda King, she/her is all about her journey of introspection and how it was the first step to libera...
2025-03-2828 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisLegacy As Liberation ft. Brittany JanayCrystle sits down with Brittany Janay to discuss creating and passing on legacy. Growing up, when I thought about legacy, it was always tied to tangible things that could be handed to the next generation. But it’s so much more than that, isn’t it?Our legacies are connected to who we are, how we show up in community, and the things we create that reverberate through the world while we’re here and when we’re gone.Stay Connected with Brittany Janay:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisbrittanyj/See...
2025-03-2738 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisJoy As Liberation ft. Joy DonnellFolks who have taken our love, dedication, empathy, and presence for granted are now in the find out phase. And while they are over there trying to figure it out, I hope you’re finding the joy that lives within.I’m over the moon to drop this week’s episode featuring Joy Donnell—Joy As Liberation. I’ve always felt her through what she shares here on LinkedIn, but to meet her in person healed me a little more.Stay Connected with Joy Donnell:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doitinpublic/See What...
2025-03-1437 min
The Intentional InternLeading & Learning in Liberation with Crystle JohnsonHow do we create real, lasting change in the spaces we work and lead in?This week on The Intentional Intern Podcast, we’re exploring this question with Crystle Johnson—a global DEI leader, liberation coach, speaker, and the founder of We Ain’t Dying For This: A Black Woman’s Guide to Liberation.In this episode, Crystle shares her personal journey into DEI, the realities of navigating corporate spaces as a Black woman, and how she’s working to redefine liberation in the workplace. We also unpack her liberation framework—a powerful approach to creating sus...
2025-03-1057 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisRomanticizing As Liberation ft. Eren CooperIn this episode of the We Ain't Dying For This podcast, Crystle sits down with Eren Cooper to discuss how she romanticizes her life as a form of liberation.You are the main character in your own story and it’s time to start acting like it. We are all spinning together on this rock in the middle of the universe with many things we’re juggling, but we can’t let that keep us from experiencing joy. And to be clear, we don't need anyone else to experience it—pause, breathe, and acknowledge the beauty ar...
2025-03-0625 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisVulnerability As Liberation ft. Jasmine FlukerCrystle sits down with Jasmine Fluker to talk about vulnerability and what we lose when we choose not to lean into it.What I find most powerful about elevating the stories of Black women, is that sharing affirms the truth—we are not alone. It is through our vulnerability about our experiences that we heal parts of ourselves and parts of those who’ve been waiting for us.Stay Connected with Jasmine Fluker:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminefluker/Instagram: @curatedbyj_Book A Ca...
2025-03-0628 minWe Ain't Dying For ThisHope As Liberation ft. Brittany KingCrystle sits down with Brittany King to discuss hope's role in her own liberation, her daughters', and the lives of Black women she's in community with.“Hopelessness has a high price tag. You put your head down and your hope goes down, too.” — Brittany KingListen, I had to challenge every single thing I thought I knew to get free from the prison I built for myself. There is always an option to do something different, but will you answer when your future self starts calling?Stay Connected with Brittany King:
2025-02-1433 min
Living CorporateDecolonize Your Life As Liberation w. Joquina ReedIn episode 23 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson is joined by Joquina Reed to discuss the transformative power of decolonizing your life as a path to liberation. This episode explores what it means to unlearn societal norms, embrace your authentic self, and live in alignment with your own truth. Joquina shares her journey of shedding colonial mindsets and reclaiming her power, offering valuable insights on how to cultivate a life rooted in empowerment, self-acceptance, and freedom.In This Episode:Understanding decolonization and its impact on personal li...
2025-01-031h 20
Living CorporateRedefining resilience as liberation with Lauren Diken episode 16 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson engages in a powerful conversation with Lauren Dike about redefining resilience as a pathway to liberation. Resilience is often viewed as merely bouncing back from adversity, but this episode challenges that notion by exploring how true resilience can empower us to thrive and embrace our authentic selves.Lauren shares her personal journey and insights on how to cultivate a resilient mindset that not only withstands challenges but also propels you toward a liberated and fulfilled life. This episode offers valuable tools for transforming ad...
2025-01-0320 min
Living CorporateOpting Out As Liberation W. Deandra ColemanIn episode 18 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson sits down with Deandra Coleman to explore the empowering act of “opting out” as a form of liberation. In a society filled with expectations and pressures, choosing to step back from roles, obligations, or mindsets that don’t serve us can be a radical path to freedom and fulfillment. Deandra shares her journey of opting out of norms that no longer align with her true self, illustrating how letting go can be a powerful step toward reclaiming your life.This episode is for anyone f...
2025-01-0343 min
Living CorporateBalance & Harmony As Liberation W./ Natasha D WadeIn episode 15 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson and Natasha D. Wade explore the transformative power of achieving balance and harmony as a path to liberation. In a world that often demands more than it gives, finding balance becomes essential for reclaiming peace and personal freedom. Natasha shares her insights on how to cultivate harmony in all aspects of life, guiding viewers toward a state of centeredness and well-being.This episode is for anyone seeking to create a life that feels aligned, where you can find peace and resilience even amidst li...
2025-01-0346 min
Living CorporateReclaiming Fulfillment As Liberation W./ Dria JamesIn episode 14 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson sits down with Dria James to explore the power of reclaiming fulfillment as a pathway to liberation. In a world that often prioritizes achievement over true satisfaction, this episode dives deep into how finding genuine fulfillment can be a radical act of self-liberation. Dria shares personal stories and practical tools to help you reconnect with what truly brings you joy and purpose.If you're looking to break free from the cycle of “more” and embrace a life of deeper meaning and satisfaction, this episod...
2025-01-031h 02
Living CorporateAuthenticity As Liberation W Cherita WashingtonIn episode 19 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson invites Cherita Washington to discuss the profound power of authenticity as a form of liberation. In a world that often pressures us to conform, Cherita shares her journey of embracing her true self and how living authentically has led to personal freedom and empowerment. This conversation explores how authenticity can be a radical act of self-love, allowing us to live in alignment with who we truly are.If you’re ready to break free from societal expectations and discover the freedom that comes with...
2025-01-0347 min
Living CorporateBoundaries As Liberation w. Jessica PharmIn episode 20 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson sits down with Jessica Pharm to discuss the power of boundaries as a path to liberation. Setting boundaries is an essential act of self-respect and self-care, but it can also be a radical step toward living a free, authentic life. Jessica shares her insights and experiences on establishing boundaries that honor her well-being and create space for growth and fulfillment.This episode is for anyone ready to embrace boundaries as a tool for empowerment, helping you to protect your energy, cultivate healthier relationships, an...
2025-01-0342 min
Living CorporateLove & Healing As Liberation w. Fatima MannIn this transformative conversation, Fatima Mann, a social justice advocate and healer, joins Crystle Johnson to explore the powerful relationship between love, healing, and liberation. Together, they unpack the necessity of emotional and spiritual healing in the fight for justice, and how communities can move towards liberation through collective care and love.✨ Topics Covered:Healing as a revolutionary actThe role of love in social justice movementsStrategies for community care and resilienceLiberation through self-awareness and compassion💬 Join the Conversation: How c...
2025-01-031h 00
Living CorporateLoving Accountability As Liberation w./ BrittanyIn episode 22 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson welcomes Brittany to discuss the power of loving accountability as a path to liberation. True freedom requires honesty and accountability, both with ourselves and those we care about. In this episode, Brittany shares her journey of embracing loving accountability to foster growth, healing, and authentic relationships. Discover how holding yourself and others accountable with love can lead to deeper connections and greater empowerment.In This Episode:The importance of loving accountability in personal growthHow to cu...
2025-01-031h 16
Living CorporateRedeem Your Self As Liberation W./ Kimberly PackSession 1 - EP 13 - Redeem Your Self As Liberation | Featuring Kimberly PackIn episode 13 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson and special guest Kimberly Pack delve into the profound journey of self-redemption as a path to liberation. This episode is all about reclaiming your worth, embracing forgiveness, and letting go of past judgments to step into your truest self. Kimberly shares her own experiences and actionable insights to inspire you to release old burdens and rebuild a foundation of self-worth and self-love.For anyone seeking to re...
2025-01-0348 min
Living CorporateForgiveness As Liberation w. Roz ClarkIn episode 26 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson and Roz Clark explore the profound freedom that comes from forgiveness. This episode delves into the power of letting go, healing emotional wounds, and finding liberation through the act of forgiveness—both for oneself and others. Roz shares her personal journey of forgiveness, offering insights on how it can transform pain into peace and lead to a more liberated, joyful life.In This Episode:How forgiveness can be a path to personal liberationThe process of heal...
2025-01-0349 min
Living CorporateWe Ain’t Dying For This: Love as Liberation w. Claudia LopezIn episode 24 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson welcomes Claudia Lopez to explore the profound concept of love as a path to liberation. This episode delves into how love—both for oneself and others—can be a transformative force for personal freedom and self-growth. Claudia shares her journey of embracing love as a tool for healing, empowerment, and creating a life of authenticity and joy.In This Episode:The liberating power of love in personal growthHow self-love can lead to deeper connections and empowe...
2025-01-0339 min
Living CorporateTruth Telling As Liberation W. Ashley Gaddy RobbinIn episode 17 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson is joined by Ashley Gaddy Robbin to explore the power of truth-telling as a means of liberation. Speaking our truth can be a radical act of self-love, strength, and freedom—especially in a world that often pressures us to hide or minimize our experiences. Ashley shares her journey of embracing honesty, both with herself and others, as a tool for healing and empowerment.This episode is a compelling look at how vulnerability and authenticity can help us break free from limiting beliefs, build mean...
2025-01-0357 min
Living CorporateHappiness As Liberation W.Christy RutherfordIn episode 12 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson welcomes Christy Rutherford to explore the concept of happiness as a pathway to true liberation. Together, they discuss the importance of prioritizing joy and well-being in a world that often demands sacrifice and resilience. Christy shares practical ways to cultivate happiness from within, helping you break free from limiting beliefs and societal pressures to embrace a life filled with purpose and joy.This episode is an uplifting reminder that happiness isn’t a luxury—it’s essential to your liberation. Tune in to discover...
2025-01-031h 05
Living CorporateEmbracing Change As Liberation W. Christen SmileyIn episode 11 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson and special guest Christen Smiley dive into the transformative power of embracing change as a path to liberation. Change can be challenging, but when approached with an open heart and mind, it becomes a tool for growth, healing, and self-discovery. Christen shares personal stories and strategies to help you welcome change with courage and clarity, seeing it as a powerful step toward freedom.This episode is perfect for anyone at a crossroads or looking to embrace life’s transitions with intention. Learn how lett...
2025-01-031h 05
Living CorporateBoundaries w Self as Liberation w. Stephanie PaulIn episode 25 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson sits down with Stephanie Paul to discuss the power of setting boundaries with oneself as a crucial step toward liberation. This episode explores the importance of self-discipline, self-awareness, and creating healthy limits that honor your well-being. Stephanie shares her experiences of using personal boundaries as a tool for empowerment, growth, and living authentically.In This Episode:The importance of setting personal boundaries for self-liberationHow self-awareness and discipline can lead to greater freedomStrategies fo...
2025-01-0359 min
Living CorporateParenting As Liberation W. Chloe Sosa - JarrettIn episode 10 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson is joined by Chloe Sosa-Jarrett for an inspiring discussion on how parenting can be a path to liberation. Together, they explore the unique challenges and rewards of parenting with intentionality, purpose, and freedom at its core. Chloe shares insights on breaking generational cycles, empowering children, and embracing parenting as a journey of mutual growth.This episode sheds light on how cultivating liberation through parenting not only shapes the next generation but also deepens your personal journey. Whether you’re a parent, future parent, or s...
2025-01-0341 min
Living CorporatePruning Your Purpose As Liberation W. Katherine CastroIn episode 9 of We Ain’t Dying For This, Crystle Johnson and special guest Katherine Castro dive into the powerful process of pruning your purpose to find true liberation. This episode is all about cutting away what no longer serves you, making room for growth, and aligning more deeply with your true calling. Katherine brings her unique insights to help you understand how refining and redefining your purpose can lead to freedom and fulfillment.Discover how embracing change, letting go, and saying "no" can be transformative steps on the path to liberation. If you're fe...
2025-01-0355 min
Living CorporateTrailer Announcement - We Ain't Dying for ThisLiving Corporate began as a media space to center and amplify marginalized voices for the betterment of all. As an experience management company, this is still central to what we do. To that end, we are proud to announce that Crystle Johnson’s We ain’t dying for this, a series of intentional, authentic, and vulnerable discussions about liberation for Black women, is joining Living Corporate’s network. Make sure you listen in for our trailer here, and every replay of our Thursday livestream on Wednesdays after that.
2024-09-2016 min
Pay Raise PlaybookThe Power of Taking Breaks with Crystle JohnsonHey there! This is Christy Rutherford, your host for Why She’s Winning. Today, Crystle Johnson and I talk about the power of taking breaks.Crystle Johnson is a data-driven, organizational architect who leverages equitable process design to create spaces where underestimated talent can grow and thrive. Going beyond traditional, superficial means, she is laser-focused on building relationships across diverse communities, intentional career pathing, sponsorship, and removing barriers in everyday processes.She founded The DEI Coach to create a safe space for black women who serve as DEI professionals, as she understands firsthand what it me...
2022-10-1248 min
Living CorporateLayoffs While Black (w/ Crystle Johnson)Sheneisha chats with Crystle Johnson in this episode themed around being laid off and how to manage. Crystle shares her personal experience with regards to being laid off and also offers up several helpful tips that can ease the process. She also answers a burning question: when is the best time to apply for unemployment? Listen to the show to find out!Connect with Crystle on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram!Visit our website!
2020-01-0737 min
Living CorporateSupporting Black Women at Work (w/ Crystle Johnson)We're thankful to be able to speak with Mentor and Mentees member Crystle Johnson as we continue with and expand on our discussion of how best to empower and advocate for black women in the workplace and why it's so important. She also talks about her exciting new job and her foundation, The Red Lip Collective!Connect with Crystle on IG and Twitter!Learn more about The Red Lip Collective! IG, Twitter
2019-02-0819 min
Read My LipstickEpisode 1: Kitten Heels | Crystle JohnsonAs the introductory episode of the Read My Lipstick Podcast, host Crystle Johnson introduces herself and her reasons for creating the podcast.
2019-02-0707 min