Jared L. White on Being Positive on The Outside, and Even Braver on The Inside

Oct 6, 2020

Today we are joined by Personal and Fashion Stylist Jared L. White for an in-depth conversation to better understand his life’s experiences and evolution as a gay black man that propelled his work as a stylist and activist. Jared has always been one to carry such a positive outlook on life, while also dealing with his own internal negativities that would try to creep in. Together we chat through not only life in corporate America, but also the impressive dynamic of being around so many successful corporate women and the support systems they provided. We touch on the lack of diversity in corporate America and racist ideals that still exist in several U.S. cities today.  

 

Going through challenging times in life, Jared learned how to keep an agile mindset along with the importance of a strong foundation. In fact, the mentality he now carries is due in part to a lot of his own learning as a millennial experiencing various economic down turns. We go on to discuss the growth that 2020 bestowed upon us a collective as well Jared’s own experience finding his voice, creative outlets, and leaning into the acts of injustice. In addition to leaning into (instead of turning away) the traumatizing events of this year, Jared has spent several years leaning into his own multifaceted parts, truly embodying his truest self. These experiences have further shaped his work in standing up as an activist for his community and being a voice for the generations to follow.

 

What else we talk about: 

• Moving through self-identity issues
• Having an awareness of the effects of different dialogues we receive
• Benefits of a meditation practice
• Irreplaceable value of strong role models
• Scrappiness of the millennial mindset
• Emotional labor, traumatizing experiences, and grieving the recent murders of black persons across the U.S.
• Stepping into the role of being a black person in the LGBTQIA community
• The importance of bringing creativity into one’s life and the many doors that open to new possibilities
• Importance of keeping the conversation going about racial upheavals, injustices, police brutality, mental health, etc.
• Not Your Enemy collection
• The power of asking for help and learning how to receive feedback
• Stepping into true alignment with your authentic self

 

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Resources: 

• Connect with Jared L. White on Instagram @whoistimk
• Check out his work and collections at stylebytimk.com or visionaryccbstore.com
• Goddess Guidance Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue, PhD.

• Organizations that Jared is working with through his collections: Until Freedom, Black Futures Lab, The Audre Lorde Project, and Life Camp Inc.

• Join Britt’s 9 Week Program: Life in Balance or learn more about her coaching services and virtual movement sessions at ambuwellness.com  
• Learn more and attend our next Modern Wellness Community Morning: ambuwellness.com ft. Lindsay Schroeder of @ourandare
• Connect with me at [e-mail] or on Instagram @lovingyourownsoul

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