BDE (Big Dream Energy)

In this episode, Monique dives into the importance of dreaming big and pursuing Black liberation. She highlights the necessity of reclaiming our imaginations and challenging the limitations imposed by society. Explores the significance of dreaming beyond what is realistic and how it contributes to the work of Black liberation. Monique shares personal reflections on dreaming and how she has always been a big dreamer. She emphasizes the need to dream beyond our current reality, pushing ourselves to imagine what seems unrealistic. Drawing strength from the resilience of her ancestors, Monique encourages listeners to envision a better future and take action toward its realization. Throughout the episode, Monique provides parameters for dreaming big, such as requiring community involvement, tapping into new skills or knowledge, and aligning with personal growth and transformation.. As she concludes, Monique invites listeners to share their dreams, emphasizing the importance of a supportive community and celebrating each other's aspirations. She encourages engagement with the Shine Bright School's nurturing community and invites listeners to join in the journey of personal and collective growth. Don't miss this empowering episode that will inspire you to dream big, challenge societal norms, and work toward a future of liberation and equality. Connect With Monique On Social Media: Join The Shine Brighter Together Community To Stay Up To Date On The Shine Brighter Together Podcast. IG: @moemotivate; @shinebrightertogether Youtube: @ShineBrightSchool Get Monique’s book EntrepreFriendships Support the podcast: Join Support Liberation    Resources mentioned in this podcast: Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt Platt, C. (2022). The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less. Simon and Schuster.  

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The Shine Brighter Together Podcast is a place where we share the challenges, complexities and sheer joy of building healthy relationships and doing the heart work for Black liberation. You can expect to hear solo episodes by Monique Melton who is an anti-racism educator, international speaker and published author and creator of the Shine Brighter Together community. And guest episodes with people from different walks of life sharing diverse perspectives on relationships and diversity. Information is shared for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional or medical advice. We do not edit out adult language or code for cuss words or swear words so please consider this. We also discuss topics that may not be suitable for young children or you may hear things that are triggering so consider this as well. Thank you so much for listening and we hope you enjoy!