Real Pod2 Apr 2025

How to Protect Your Peace, Avoid Burnout & Show Up for What Matters with Alencia Johnson

Alencia Johnson joins Real Pod! Alencia is an award-winning cultural commentator, political strategist, and former senior advisor to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Now, she’s adding author to her resume with her new book Flip the Tables: The Everyday Disruptor's Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change. In this episode, Alencia and Victoria get real about how to stay hopeful in a world that feels chaotic, the fine line between unplugging for your mental health and stepping up to make a difference, and why the most radical act of resistance might just be joy and rest. They also dive into Alencia’s personal journey as a disruptor - from standing on cafeteria tables as a kid to shaking up political spaces as an adult. If you’ve ever wondered how to use your voice, challenge the status quo, or just protect your peace in today’s world, this episode is for you! Don’t miss this powerful conversation about courage, community, and change - tune in now!

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