In this empowering episode, host Alicia Tomlin explores Tarana Burke's profound message about self-worth: "You deserve safety. You deserve protection. You deserve love. You deserve peace." Discover how Burke, the founder of the Me Too movement, transformed her personal trauma into global advocacy for survivors of sexual violence, with a focus on young women of color from low-income communities.

00:00 - Introduction to today's topic on self-worth and Tarana Burke

01:01 - How Burke's activism through the 21st Century Youth Leadership Movement shaped her path

02:03 - The historical context of Black women's protection in America

02:56 - Why whole individuals create stronger relationships

03:49 - Exploring the "let them" theory and finding personal peace

04:54 - The importance of internal validation vs. external validation

06:16 - Setting boundaries to protect your peace, time, and energy

08:36 - How Tarana Burke practices self-care while advocating for others

09:04 - The origin story of the Me Too movement

10:42 - Breaking the cycle of silence in the Black community

13:50 - How the Me Too movement evolved beyond its original purpose

15:57 - Weekly challenge: Finding what brings you peace

"We have to accept, especially as Black women, that we deserve good things. We deserve love. We deserve peace. We deserve safety. We deserve to be protected."

"We can't ask other people to give us what we won't give ourselves."

"What is internal is eternal and what is external is temporary."

Write down three things that bring you peace and commit to doing one this week. Share what helps you find calm in your life!

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