Sorry Not Sorry

Just what is a gap year? Traditionally a gap year has been defined as the year you take off before starting college. What was once deemed frivolous activity; many are realizing the importance of creating intentional time to explore the world around them, and to discover what’s really important to them. During this episode of Sorry Not Sorry, cohost Jenni Lewis-Ford will interview four artists who took a leap of faith and participated in a one-of-a-kind gap year program in NYC. Far from a time for inaction, a gap year is a time to define the road for yourself! We will hear their stories, what they have learned about themselves during this program, and how this experience will shape their future.

Join us for this Juneteenth edition of Sorry Not Sorry, where J² dig into the issues causing civil unrest and the global Black Lives Matter movement. JiJi and Jenni provide their insights on the ongoing issues of police brutality in America, what true allyship entails and what we want to see happen next. Put down the Kente cloth (PLEASE!) and come sip this informative tea.

 JiJi talks with The L.E.A.D Athletics CEO & Founder as well as Educator and Mentor Jeremiah Brown about his experience playing with the NFL and the inspiration behind creating his company. He also shares how he won a $30K grant in the New York Nicks and Squarespace annual 'Make It Awards' and some tips on how he stays active during the quarantine. Grab your pen and paper, put down the kool-aid and get ready to be INSPIRED! 

In times of challenge and turmoil, finding ways to be grateful is not always easy. Author, Speaker, and Life Coach Katie McKenna shares her insights on how to build resilience through gratitude especially when the world as you know it has changed drastically, a subject Katie knows oh so well. In a blink of an eye, Katie McKenna‘s life was forever changed when she was run over by an 18-wheeler. After extensive surgery, she woke up to find herself in a new life that would never be the same. Put down the Kool-Aid and come sip this tea to find how, together, we can navigate this global crisis with grit, gratitude, and a pinch of tequila. More about Katie: Katie McKenna is a professional speaker, life coach, and bestselling author, of “How to Get Run Over by a Truck”.  http://katiecmckenna.com/

Our girl Jenni joined Caitlin Donovan on her show Fried: The Burnout Podcast to discuss Black Girl Magic, Burnout and Gratitude. While Black Girl Magic is real, it often glosses over the many factors that contributes to burn out in women and entrepreneurs of color. If you find yourself with a case of "doing too much," put down the kool-aid and come sip this tea.