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Join us for Episode 2 of Living in 3D Power as Amber and her daughter, Emma, explore themes of leadership, resilience, adversity, and nurturing the light within.

Chapters

[08:37] Emma and Amber recount personal experiences of confronting bias, advocating for justice, and amplifying their voices in challenging moments.

[15:47] Emma critiques examples of poor leadership, emphasizing kindness and integrity as key traits of good leaders. Amber reflects on being a good person and a compassionate leader.

[22:27] Emma and Amber discuss ways to identify and nurture their light amidst challenges, including self-affirmation and creative practices.

[26:31] Amber highlights Toni Morrison’s powerful lesson about showing children love and appreciation through joyful interactions.

[35:59] Amber shares her admiration for Michelle Obama’s boundary-setting, emphasizing the importance of saying no to protect one’s well-being.

[41:46] Amber reflects on Emma’s empathy, self-worth, and the vital lessons about meeting others with gladness, especially children from marginalized backgrounds.

Resources

• Michelle Obama’s Becoming documentary
• Michelle Obama's The Light Podcast
• Toni Morrison’s quote on meeting children with gladness
• Imani Perry’s reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy
• The King Center strategic theme for 2025 is "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365"
• Chichi Agorom book, The Enneagram for Black Liberation: Return to Who You Are Beneath the Armor You Carry
• Tangle tips for navigating exhaustion
• Self-soothing practices
• Four-part series on boundaries

Connect

• Instagram: @natural_inclination
• LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP
• Fanbase: @natural_inclination
• Facebook: Natural Inclination
• TikTok: @naturalinclination

Engage

Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences—you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And,

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In this debut episode of Living in 3D Power, Dr. Amber Sessoms explores the Power of the Pause. Discover how slowing down to connect with wonder, curiosity, and the wisdom of our youth can ground us and inspire alignment with our values, strengths, and needs. Joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Emma, Amber reflects on the lessons we can learn from children and how these insights connect to her 3D Power Tools Framework: Discovery, Discernment, and Determination.

Chapters

• [01:30] Introduction to Living in 3D Power and the Power of the Pause.
• [04:58] Amber introduces the 3D Power Tools Framework: Discovery, Discernment, and Determination.
• [06:36] Reflecting on joy, pain, and alignment through Curiosity Card prompts.
• [19:41] Emma’s segment: Her take on what brings joy, navigating grief, and celebrating milestones.
• [31:50] Reflections on Emma’s insights and the importance of nurturing our youth.
• [42:27] Call to Action: Engage with your own reflections and connect with our community.

Curiosity Card Prompts

Discovery: Adult Question: What moments brought you the most joy or pain this past year, and what do they reveal about your values? Kid Question: What was the happiest or saddest moment you had this past year, and what did it teach you about yourself?

Discernment: Adult Question: What moments made you feel most alive and aligned with your true self? Kid Question: What moments this past year made you feel really excited or like your best self?

Determination: Adult Question: Who supports your growth and well-being, and how can you nurture those connections? Kid Question: Who are the people or groups that help you feel good about yourself, and how can you spend more time with them?

Resources

• Integrity Inquiry: This practice focuses on regular (quarterly or monthly) check-ins to ensure alignment with your Values, Strengths, and Needs (VSNs). Learn more here.
• Support for Infant and Pregnancy Loss:
  • Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
  • Postpartum Support International
• 3D Power Collective Interest Survey: Learn more and take the survey here to join a community for women of the African diaspora.
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Connect with Amber

• Instagram: @natural_inclination
• Fanbase: @natural_inclination
• LinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSP