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Additionally, as you celebrate the holiday season, consider a charitable donation to some great not-for-profit orgs working overtime during this holiday season and in the midst of this pandemic:

• The Salvation Army
• Children's Defense Fund
• Fighting Climate Change
• Others

All of my photos this season were taken by Faith N'dungu and Olivia Anizor

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• Use affirmations to minimize fear
  • Get in the habit of only speaking what is true of yourself
  • Here is a place to start to find Affirmations for Overcoming Fear and Biblical Affirmations for Overcoming Fear
• Pray for your colleagues
  • Expect in Prayer cards can help you stay accountable!
• Have faith and work hard
  • Faith without works is dead don’t rely solely on one without the other

Catch Dani on and Instagram, give her a call, and peep her website

• Mental Toughness in the Midst of a Pandemic
• The State of Mental Health in America
• CDC Mental Health Resources
• Mayo Clinic Mental Health Tips
• MN Specific Resources
• Mental Health Resources for BIPOC

Supporting someone in your life battling with mental health? Here is Lucas’ advice for you!

• Listen—You don’t need to come with a solution, just be present.
• Take what life has taught you and apply it—learn from past experiences, books, podcasts, etc.

Here are some mental health books and apps Lucas recommends:

Literature:

• Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder
• The Subtle Art of Not Giving an F
• Moral Letters from Lucilius

Apps:

• Headspace
• The Waking Up App

Want to hear more from Lucas? Check him out on Twitter

• Journal, take time to layout your thoughts. Murielle recommends The Artist’s Way Morning Pages Journal  by Julia Cameron.
  • Check out this cool article from the NY Times about Julia Cameron and the benefits of morning pages.
• Do not be afraid of your own potential— don’t be afraid of who you already are.
• Vulnerability is strength and it comes in many forms. Learn to love them all.

Continue vibing with Murielle on  Instagram and  Twitter!

• Be yourself because people are drawn to authenticity.
• Maximize your potential on knowledge—find a subject you love to talk about and start there.
• Do your research and don’t be afraid to reach out to people who know what they’re doing.

Want to hear more from the BenchWrmrs? Find their podcast, YouTube channel, and socials all on this link: https://linktr.ee/thebenchwrmrspod

• Get a notebook, or use your phone, and write things out about yourself—write down your core values, your purpose, and what’s important to you
• Dare to dream… it doesn’t cost you anything at all
  • Take little steps that get you closer to where you want to be and recognize that on that journey, you’ll refine your dream.
• If you believe that you are experiencing retaliation or racism in the workplace, document everything!
  • Write the date, details, how you felt, save any paper trails or emails, and report to appropriate parties.

Want to keep up with Ms. Patience? Check her out on LinkedIn HERE

Disclaimer: The thoughts, experiences, and opinions that Patience Ferguson shares on this episode are her own. They do not reflect nor represent any official stance or statements made by the City of Minneapolis or city officials. These are her words, as a free agent,  from her heart to mic. 

• The thing that’s between you and your dream is you doing what you need to do to be prepared for that moment
• Your season of waiting may have you sitting in a pool of opportunity
• Remember there are things you can control and things that you can’t
  • Make a list of the things you can and can’t control. Cross out the things you can’t and focus your time on the things you can

Want to swipe up and hear more from Bianca? Peep her on Twitter and Instagram: @BiancaNkwonta

Here are our recommended resources to support the #EndSars and #CongoisBleeding movements:

#ENDSARS 

• https://t.co/sLtgaqiH56 - Diasporas Against SARS GoFundMe
• https://t.co/3T2eHuc8Vr - End SARS Card with hub of info and donation links
•  

#CongoisBleeding

• https://life-peace.org/our-work/drc - Life and Peace Institute
• https://apcasbl.org/ - Action for Peace and Concord
• https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/23/opinion/the-only-way-to-help-congo.html - The Only Way to Help Congo

• Contact people. Be persistent in seeking out opportunities
• Budget your energy so that you can spend time focusing on areas of your research that deserve the most attention

Find what Austin is jamming out to here: austin.kraft

Check out cool research articles from the MURAJ: https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/muraj/index

Disclaimer: Austin's comments on the Fulbright experience are not an official Dept. of State publication. The views and information presented are his own and do not represent the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Fulbright Commission, the U.S. embassy/consulates in Indonesia, or the government/institutions of Indonesia.

• Start your idea, initiative, non-profit, or project! Whether it means starting an Instagram page, sending an email, or going out and helping the senior across the street. Don't despise the day of small beginnings.
• Donate. Donate. Donate. If you have the resources, fund those who are already doing the work that aligns with your values.

Want to learn more about the Love Package? Check them out on Instagram and Facebook at: @the.lovepackage

1. Understand the legalities behind trademarking
2. Conduct a Google search to see if anyone has the name you want
3. Reserve all Socials/Domain Names
4. Research again to quadruple check no one currently holds the trademark. Here’s the website Contessa used to check for current trademarks: https://www.trademarkia.com/

Want to hear more from Contessa? Go check her out here:

• Website - https://www.contessaboorman.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/contessaboorman/
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/contessaboorman/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/contessaboorman
• Email - hellocontessaboorman@gmail.com