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! // RESOURCE LINKS //  Follow Alencia on Instagram: @AlenciaJohnson  Read Alencia’s Book: Flip the Tables: The Everyday Disruptor’s Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change  // SPONSORS //  The Knot: Let The Knot be your partner in all things wedding planning. Get started at theknot.com/audio. The Knot Premier Protein: Premier Protein: Visit premierprotein.com and go to Where To Buy to find a retailer near you or to find where to buy online.  NO BULL: For Real Pod listeners, NOBULL is offering 30% off your order. Visit nobullproject.com/realpod for 30% off your entire order. Miss Understood: Listen to MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel, just search for “MissUnderstood” in your podcast app.  Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.  Produced by Dear Media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices