Dr. Chinasa Elue discusses navigating obstacles in professional settings and her recovery process from the loss of her mother.
Key Points:
•Young black professionals in academia
•Dealing with microaggressions
•Self-compassion
•Embracing the pivot and change
•“What do I need?”
•Grief in leadership
•Crying = Strength
•Crafting your own narrative

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ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Chinasa Elue (she/her/hers) is an associate professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education at Kennesaw State University. She received her doctorate in educational leadership from Clemson University with a certificate in Policy Studies, her M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University, and her bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on grief leadership, trauma-informed leadership practices in organizational settings, and the health and well-being of historically marginalized and underrepresented faculty, staff, and students across the P-20 continuum. Dr. Elue runs the research lab for the Study of Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Effectiveness, and Well-Being of Educational Leaders.

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In 2007, a “fatal” car wreck left Lindsey Vertner brain-dead and paralyzed. Medical experts were amazed at Lindsey’s miraculous recovery. She uses her unparalleled perspective to push her clients toward success in their personal and professional lives. Lindsey’s expertise teaches female entrepreneurs and leaders how to master their mindset and increase their self-care, self-worth, and self-discipline (the “3 Pillars of Self”).

As an award-winning peak mindset expert, transformational speaker, and multi-time Amazon #1 best-selling author, Lindsey’s mission is to teach women around the world how to create their First Class Life® full of purpose, fulfillment, and happiness. Her unique techniques empower women to fully maximize their potential by walking in their God-given purpose and increasing their clarity, confidence, connections and cash-flow. With a master’s in Professional Counseling, Lindsey is a graduate of both Indiana and Liberty Universities.