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Self-advocacy is a skill we should start learning at 16, not 30.” 🗣️💯
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Kia opens up about a crucial lesson: realizing you have the right to speak up for yourself. So many of us grew up assuming we just had to take disrespect or unfair treatment from authority figures, waiting for an adult or parent to step in. Learning… →
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You can’t pull someone out of the deep end if they keep dragging you under 🏊♀️🚨
In this powerful clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Kia shares deep insight on recognizing when trying to help someone crosses the line into taking on their “pool of misery.” When someone’s negativity begins consuming your energy and filling up your own space, Kia reminds us that it’s time to set a boundary and… →
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You can’t save someone if they drag you down into the deep end with them. 🌊🛑
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I reflect on a powerful metaphor: reaching out a hand to help someone who is struggling, only to have them yank you into their “pool of misery.” When someone else’s negativity begins consuming your peace and energy, it’s a clear sign that you need to protect… →
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What You See is What You Get! ✨💯
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I asked Kia how to reassure people that I’m being genuine and not “playing an angle.” Her answer? Lean into raw authenticity. When you skip the filters, unedited moments, and curated masks, people see you for who you truly are—no reassurance needed! 🌿🙌 Being unapologetically yourself… →
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Don’t talk to nobody in the tech world! 😅💻
In this hilarious clip, Kia keeps it real about the cutthroat side of the tech industry. From people taking your idea to adding a little “razzle dazzle” to your presentation and claiming it as their own, the hustle to get ahead can feel wildly competitive! Navigating competitive spaces means learning when to protect your work… →
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When Genuinely Kind People Exist, Everyone Looks For ‘The Catch. 😂
Call it a facade or call it naive, but kindness really isn’t an act. In this clip, I talk about how people are often thrown off by my natural warmth and assume I must be naive—while Kia chimes in with a hilarious voucher confirming that my positivity isn’t a front! People are so used to… →
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Nobody is a Monolithic Group 🗣️💯
In this clip, Kia breaks down why we need to stop lumping people together based on a single identity or bad experience. Whether it’s entire groups, friends, or even family, people are individuals—and everyone deserves to be taken on a case-by-case basis. Treating people as individuals instead of painting them with a broad brush is… →
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Some words spoken by educators stick with us forever 💔📚
In this emotional clip, Kia and I look back on a pivotal classroom memory. Kia reflects on how a Black female teacher in a predominantly white school broke her spirit and altered her path in ways she didn’t fully realize until therapy. I also shared my own memory of being publicly shut down by the… →
