Race, Being an Ally, and Being Open to Change with Ellis Dean

This episode features, Ellis Dean, as we explore race and what it takes to truly be an ally. We also discuss the importance of not only being open to change, but also being willing to take action to create safe spaces. In addition to this, we also discuss the impact of the pandemic on mental health. Ellis is a talented radio host, director of digital programming and production, and healthcare worker.  No matter your race, ethnicity, or gender, you're going to want to stay on until the very end because you'll hear real world solutions to deal with the improving your ability to connect and be a better for version of yourself by increasing your empathy, being a better ally, giving yourself grace, and being seen.   What you’ll learn: -Experience of blackness in America -Practical aspects of being an ally -Creating safe spaces -Recognizing the experiences of others, including gender, and making changes to behavior to be better allies -Nuances of privilege -Multiple reasons the pandemic has been traumatic -The importance of dealing with trauma Resources: The Overwhelm Solution Blueprint by Dr. Ericka Goodwin: free ebook at www.overwhelmblueprint.com Mind Matters: A Resource Guide to Psychiatry in Black Communities: www.DrErickaBooks.com Where to find Ellis Dean: Email: edean392@gmail.com www.instagram.com/silliethoughts www.facebook.com/silliethoughts www.twitter.com/silliethoughts www.facebook.com/ThoughtsandMomentsRadio (The actual Thoughts and Moments radio show comes on Thursdays at 5pm EST) About Ellis: If "necessity is the mother in invention", then talent, creativity, curiosity, and restlessness must be the mother of reinvention. Ellis Dean is a multi-talented host, public speaker, marketing, and healthcare professional who is comfortable being uncomfortable. Throughout his career of reinventing himself, one thing remained constant. His undeniable love for educating people through his exploits. This pursuit has led him to many careers and to cultivate his passion of writing and hosting.