106: From Silence to Strength: Embracing Your Voice with Alexia Vernon

In this episode Alexia and Dr. Gertrude Lyons dive into the concept of self-mothering and how it relates to motherhood. They discuss the importance of taking care of ourselves and nurturing our own well-being to be better mothers to our children and leaders in our fields. 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬Embrace self-mothering to better care for ourselves and be effective caregivers and leaders.Mindfulness and authenticity are powerful tools for impactful communication.Vulnerability and authenticity in public speaking can foster connection and personal growth.Discomfort can be a signal for self-expression; lean into it to find your voice.Give yourself permission to rewrite the traditional "mother code" and trust your intuition.