Necessary Boundaries with Jacquelyn Howard

Today Brenda and Elaine talk with Jacquelyn Howard. Her experience as a high-level leader at two of the US’s largest corporations was both fulfilling and demanding.  She shares with us her strategies for protecting her personal well-being in these oftentimes challenging environments. Please follow Body Wealth on the podcast application of your choice and follow us @bodywealthsisters on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. It also really helps get the word out about Body Wealth if you rate and review the show. Or just share with your friends! Jacquelyn referenced the work of University of Michigan researcher, Arline Geronimus, who spoke with NPR about her research on weathering.  Dr. Geronimus’ research is also explained in her book, “Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society” This article from The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s Online Urban Education Journal highlights the importance of self-care for Black women leaders.