Drawing from her experiences as a doula an d intimate storytelling from her own life\, Sellerz-Jackson guides us thro ugh the many phases of these great labors&mdash\;labors that we can get st uck in\, stunting our ability to thrive. Across age\, gender\, economic st atus\, or background\, we all move through the great labor of our relation ships\, our mental health\, grief and loss\, and the feeling of being othe red. Sellerz-Jackson doesn&rsquo\;t shy away from the pitfalls of these la bors but rather challenges us to actively remain present within them and a sk ourselves: What do I need to thrive in the space I&rsquo\;m currently i n? In On Thriving\, you&rsquo\;ll come to recognize the survival tools you&rsquo\;ve picked up along the way and exchange them for thriving tools. You&rsquo\;ll commit to no longer making a home out of chaos and r ediscovering sanctuary within yourself. \;
\nComparing our thriv ing to that of plant life\, Sellerz-Jackson simplifies the complicated&mda sh\;and oftentimes overwhelming&mdash\;journey as we attempt to grow in an inhospitable environment. With insightful and vulnerable storytelling\, s he invites a deep\, soul-stirring investigation of our past and present to gather all that we need to thrive right where we are\, right now.
\nRegister now to hear Brandi share the stories and &ldquo\;rich-uals&rdquo \; behind On Thriving\, and bring your own questions for the live Q&\;A. Whatever season you&rsquo\;re in\, this is a chance to pause an d ask yourself what you need to grow.
\n\nAbout the A uthor
\nBrandi Sellerz-Jackson is a storyteller\, birth and postpartum doula\, turned life doula\, and the creator of Not So Private Parts. Initially created as a women&rsquo\;s lifestyle blog\, Not So Priva te Parts has evolved into a resource removing the shame and stigma surroun ding women&rsquo\;s issues.
\nSellerz-Jackson is the co-founder of M oms in Color\, a Black mom collective centered around celebrating diversit y in the motherhood space. She is also the senior manager of social media for Ergobaby\, a leading brand in babywearing and attachment Parenting. Sh e has been featured in Oprah Daily\, USA Today\, Essence\, and MOTHER\, am ong other Outlets. \;
\nSellerz-Jackson lives in Pasadena\, CA w ith her husband\, Jon\; their three boys\, Jax\, Jedi\, and Jupiter\; and their labradoodle\, Chaka.
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\nDisclaimer \;
\nThe views expressed by presenters are their own and th eir appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any e ntity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Indianapolis Public Librar y.
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