As part of my mission at Sensitive Empowerment I want to be part of the change we need to see in the world. After over 400 years of system racism, we have a lot of work to do to make the changes we need to see. It’s imperative that everyone take steps to educate themselves and learn how to be part of the positive change needed.

Below, I share some beautiful black voices I had the pleasure of talking with recently. Their stories are so inspiring!

Also, in a previous post, HSP Allies for Racial Justice and Equality, I share ways we can turn our pain and anguish into action.

I also recommend subscribing to the Anti-Racism Daily Newsletter to receive daily actions we can take to dismantle white supremacy. Get the daily anti-racism newsletter here

Introducing you to Mai Oliphant…

How to Use Journaling to Honor Your Sensitive Needs and Set Boundaries with Mai Oliphant from "Shape Mai Life"

At some point in the highly sensitive person's life, someone said they were "too sensitive." It makes you doubt yourself and ignore your needs. How to use journaling to honor your sensitive needs and set boundaries. Especially with people who don't honor your boundaries.

Mai Oliphant.helps people use journaling for healing and growth.

Download free journal prompts and explore her website: https://www.shapemailife.com/

Check out her daily journal prompts on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shapemailife/

Introducing you to Michael Arterberry….

Overcoming Challenges and Accessing Strength and Resiliency with Michael Arterberry

I had a beautiful, heartfelt conversation with author and speaker Michael Arterberry about his journey from hardship, trauma, and growing up in dysfunction to being able to break the cycle and now help others! I am so inspired by his story of strength and resilience and believe you will love it too! Michael now uses those experiences to speak to and inspire teens and adults all over the world. He's such a great example of empowerment. It is people who have overcome tremendous obstacles that can teach us so much.

I really love his inspiring resilience! His message: “I help people to use what they have gone through to get to their breakthrough. I walk my audience through the effects of their past and present trauma, including the most recent impact of society's imbalance.”

Michael Arterberry is the author of the book, Be Encouraged!!! 250 Days of Motivation and Encouragement. He has received several awards such as the USA Network’s Characters Unite Award for exceptional commitment to combating prejudice and discrimination while increasing tolerance and acceptance within the community. He is also the recipient of the 100 Men of Color Award for leadership in education, government, mentorship, entrepreneurial success, and community service. EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD from the Youth Community Outreach Program. Learn more about Michael, get his book for free, and take his 10-week challenge at https://www.michaelarterberry.com/ Michael's course can be found at shakethedirt.com

Introducing you to Michael Coles….

Tapping Into Your Guidance System to Take Aligned Action with Michael Coles

From Michael: “I share my process of allowing my higher self to guide me on my journey of healing and transformation. You have an innate guidance system that will help you navigate difficult times and reveal paths to grow and transform into your greatest self. 

Finding a balance between empathy, healthy boundaries and personal power can help you live a freeing life of joy, empowerment, and a sense of peacefulness.”

Michael is on a mission to teach the world that we are all capable of intrinsic healing and transformation. If we start with foundational health, we can build upon this foundation to create the life we want to live. Michael overcame, healed, and transformed from having Tourette syndrome, severe asthma, ADHD, obesity, and an eating addiction. He is a US Marine, a Holistic health practitioner, and health strategy coach. www.michaelacoles.com

Are you a BIPOC with the trait of high sensitivity?

I want to feature BIPOC speakers!

Speakers get a free listing on my HSP Directory and free access to my Sensitive Empowerment Community!

Please contact me if interested.

I offer special discounts to my online courses for BIPOC

Not sure if you are an HSP (have the trait of high sensitivity)?

Julie Bjelland is a psychotherapist and founder of Sensitive Empowerment. As a sensitivity expert, her HSP podcast, books, online courses, and Sensitive Empowerment Community have helped thousands of highly sensitive people worldwide reduce their challenges, access and share their gifts, and discover their significant value to thrive to their fullest potential. Known for her ability to teach HSPs proven brain-training tools that work quickly, Julie is on a mission to empower sensitive people to live their best lives. To explore Julie’s valuable HSP resources, including her free Sensitivity Quiz, visit   JulieBjelland.com