Hey, Sis! Today is the launch of my podcast, and I am so excited that you are joining me on this journey. Let me tell you a little secret: this podcast has been in the works for two years. When I say in the works, I mean I have been putting it off and overthinking the format for two years, and I finally decided to get out of my head and create my own stage on my terms.
It’s also my birthday! Instead of focusing on me, I want to focus on you and the safe spaces I create for you.
These safe spaces are my podcast, blog, and Alicia Nicole Experiences. As Black women, we deserve positive things; a safe space is the most positive thing we deserve because when our spaces are safe, we have a clearer mind, confidence, and the ability to navigate the world successfully. Sis, let me tell you in safe spaces created by me, you will receive validation, encouragement, and elevation (VEE). What is VEE?
- Validation – I believe you, Sis! If you said it happened, I will not question you.
- Encouragement – Sis, you are a winner! We are pushing positivity in this space. You will only receive a go-sis-go from me. No, Debbie Downer. Think of me as your hype girl!!
- Elevation – I will ensure you have takeaways from each episode. I am a solution-focused professional who believes in sharing information that benefits you.
Why is VEE important to providing safe spaces for Black women? On season 1, episode 1 of my podcast, I tell a story about my professional experience in 2021 when I was told, “Your coworkers said that what you say you’re experiencing is not what you’re experiencing.” The lack of validation in this workspace appalled me; how can a group of people tell me what I say I’m experiencing
is not factual? The lack of validation made the environment toxic, reduced my self-esteem, and made me feel like I was the issue and not welcomed in the department. This experience caused me to develop the methodology I used for my book Safe Spaces for Black Women: Validation, Encouragement, and Elevation.
When you are validated, you are encouraged; when you are encouraged, you can prepare your stage and start your pathway to elevation!
Sis, I am here to validate and encourage you so that you can start your pathway to elevation.
In this new blog and podcast combo, we are sistas embarking on a new relationship where we build trust with one another. Trust that I will create safe spaces for Black women™ via my podcast, blog, and Alicia Nicole Experiences. These spaces will validate, encourage, and give you the necessary tools to support your elevation.
I’m thankful for you and that you are a part of the Safe Spaces for Black Women™ Movement.
