584. Navigating Grief, Letting Go of Identities and Living Fully with Bozoma Saint John

The iconic business leader, Bozoma Saint John, comes on the show to discuss her latest venture—her memoir, The Urgent Life. She takes readers through the numbing days of multiple griefs and the courage which these sparked in her to live a life in accordance with her values. K+L have a meaningful, vulnerable conversation that, despites its heavy topics, still features a lot of laughter (one of the many reasons they love Bozoma).  In this episode, the girls dive deep into why Bozoma decided to live life urgently. Her life has been encompassed by many highs and lows, one of which was the death of her husband, Peter. No stranger to adversity, Bozoma recounts life’s tragedies and how she learned to build a remarkable life worth living (even in her brokenness).  Bozoma’s story is heartbreakingly beautiful, though many of its themes are not uncommon. Our hope is this conversation will inspire any listener who has loved, mourned and is finding their way forward, to live life to the fullest.  We also talk about: Being a Black woman in corporate America Embracing her identity unapologetically  Knowing when to make a career change  Wrestling with the ego and learning to let go of identities  Trusting the Soul to light the path forward  Dealing with the loss of her husband and daughter  Navigating and carrying two different types of grief  How grief shifted her perspective on life and self  The challenges of motherhood and pursuing a career  Giving her daughter an empowered voice within the house Defining urgency (Hint: it’s about intention!) Learning to listen to your intuition Resources: Read: The Urgent Life  Website: bozomasaintjohn.com Instagram: @badassboz Twitter: @badassboz TikTok: @badassboz Sponsors: Cymbiotika | Use code ALMOST30 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com/discount/ALMOST30. BetterHelp| Visit betterhelp.com/almost30 today to get 10% off your first month. Sacredness of Being Single | Visit sacrednessofbingsingle.com for support, community and resources during your single season. Hello Fresh | Go to HelloFresh.com/65almost30 and use code 65almost30 for 65% off plus free shipping! Learn more: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/podcast-pro Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices