Grieving as a Tool for Healing with Obella Obbo

Show Notes:In this episode of The Shift, Mark Travis Rivera engages in a heartfelt conversation with Obella Obbo, a DEI specialist and licensed therapist, he is also the CEO of The Radical Empath, LLC. They explore themes of resistance and resilience, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of mental health. Obella shares his journey as a radical empath, emphasizing the need for self-love and community support. The conversation also touches on the significance of storytelling in navigating personal and societal challenges.Guest Bio:Obella Obbo (he/him) is a DEI specialist, licensed therapist, and creative artist who loves to talk about identity, cultivate growth environments, and strategize on how to turn compassion into action. As The Radical Empath, Obella aims to use his years of experience and his lens as a Black, queer, second-generation Ugandan-American man to decolonize toxic belief systems and reframe them to empower folks to be the most authentic versions of themselves, and create an accepting community of healing. Connect with Mark:⁠⁠Sign up for Mark's biweekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Mark on Social Media⁠⁠ Connect with Obella:Obella's Instagram⁠Obella's Website⁠Questions or comments?Email us at [email protected].  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/aspire⁠License code: HH1UUNHIRJ7LUSVUDisclaimer Note: The captions in this video are auto-generated, and while we try to ensure accuracy, you may notice a typo or error. Thank you in advance for extending grace.