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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, reflect, and reclaim your power. Timestamp: 00:00 – Introduction 02:14 – Makeup and Masks 13:19 – The Question That Sparked Unbecoming 18:05 – Lies We Tell Ourselves 22:38 – Reclaiming Joy in Work 31:24 – Advice for Black Women — 📅 Episode drops today at 7PM. Be there. This one’s soul-deep. 📺 Subscribe + Turn on notifications for more weekly stories centering softness, rest, and Black women’s liberation. 🖤 We Ain’t Dying For This: A Black Woman’s Guide to Liberation drops new episodes every Thursday on the Living Corporate Network and YouTube. #Unbecoming #WeAintDyingForThis #BlackWomensLiberation #LaniceFlowers #CrystleJohnson #RadicallySoftLiving

Yes, the Job Market is Cooked Sep 16, 2025

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Zach sits down with business analyst, speaker, writer, and consultant Amanda Gooddall to talk about the job market.

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Getting Free As Liberation ft. Najmah Ahmad Sep 12, 2025

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What 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 listening to the body
How Najma used her breakdown as a breakthrough into entrepreneurship

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Key Timeframes 00:04 – Self-Care & Dancing 10:18 – Who Is Najma 14:15 – Lies About Freedom 23:00 – Breakdown in D.C. 33:40 – Launching Her Business 46:10 – Journal Prompts for Freedom ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🖤 A powerful reminder: You’re not here to die for the dream. You’re here to live fully in it. 📅 Episode drops today at 7PM. Be there. This one’s soul-deep. 🔗 Follow Najmah Ahmad Instagram: @freed_blackgirl Youtube: ‪@FreedBlackGirlPodcast‬ Website: www.freedblackgirl.com Freed Black Girl Study: https://forms.gle/AWi52CgTH5nN6qhw6 Unbossed Academy Crowdfunding Page: https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/u... 📺 Subscribe + Turn on notifications for more weekly stories centering softness, rest, and Black women’s liberation. #CrystleJohnson #IWishIKnew #WeAintDyingForThis #WomensFreedom #MindsetHealing #BurnoutRecovery #BreakFree

Too Much This, Not Enough That Sep 09, 2025

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Zach reflects on a moment where a manager gave him feedback that propelled him forward in his career.

Pleasure As Liberation ft. Marisha Dixon Sep 05, 2025

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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: 00:00 – Welcome & Meet Marisha 01:28 – Fun Icebreaker: This or That 06:53 – Myths About Pleasure 14:44 – Marisha’s Journey to Liberation 25:00 – Steps to Reclaim Your Pleasure 🔔 New episodes every Thursday at 7 PM CST. #PleasureAsLiberation #WeAintDyingForThis #blackwomenhealing About We Ain't Dying For This We are a community of Black women committed to collective liberation through radically soft living. Stay Connected with Marisha Dixon: Website: https://www.msmarisha.com/portfolio LinkedIn: / msmarisha Stay Connected with Crystle Johnson & the Show: Subscribe: / @thecrystlejohnson Instagram (Show): / weaintdyingforthis Instagram (Crystle): / thecrystlejohnson LinkedIn: / crystlejohnson TikTok: / iamcrystlejohnson

He Pulled A Knife on My Boss Sep 02, 2025

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Zach shares a story about the most toxic workplace he ever worked at, how he quit, and what he learned in the process.

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