A Radical Permission conversation with ALOK, Sonya Renee Taylor, and adrienne maree brown
We are born free and whole — but so many of us end up internalizing shame, hiding parts of ourselves, and conforming to what society demands of us. It’s a radical act to return to ourselves and let our light shine.
Sonya and adrienne have invited ALOK for a special conversation to discuss the question: how can we give ourselves permission to explore and express the fullness of our humanity?
The Institute for Radical Permission Presents:
What If You Get to Be Free?
with ALOK, Sonya Renee Taylor, and adrienne maree brown
January 24, 2023 at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT
adrienne maree brown says, “I see so many people walking around who have let parts of themselves die, wither on the vine.” What makes us feel like we have to let these essential parts die?
ALOK asks, “What feminine part of yourself did you have to destroy in order to survive in this world?” Are there parts of you that you’ve denied or tucked away to gain approval? What if you didn’t have to do that?
Sonya Renee Taylor says, “Radical self-love summons us to be our most expansive selves.” Can we move away from scarcity and instead embrace our complexity and divine enoughness?
Our fierce and beautiful trio will explore:
- How to overcome internal barriers to liberation
- The way gender liberation leads to liberation of all kinds
- How small acts of courage can open the way
- Navigating the risks of leading a liberated life
- How to bring your community with you on your journey
Join us and learn where ALOK found the courage to keep every piece of themself alive. We hope this conversation will help you find inspiration for sharing your light with the world.
The Institute for Radical Permission presents:
What If You Get to Be Free?
A Radical Permission conversation with ALOK, Sonya Renee Taylor, and adrienne maree brown
We are born free and whole — but so many of us end up internalizing shame, hiding parts of ourselves, and conforming to what society demands of us. It’s a radical act to return to ourselves and let our light shine.
Sonya and adrienne have invited ALOK for a special conversation to discuss the question:
how can we give ourselves permission to explore and express the fullness of our humanity?
The Institute for Radical Permission Presents:
What If You Get to Be Free?
with ALOK, Sonya Renee Taylor, and adrienne maree brown
January 24, 2023 at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT
adrienne maree brown says, “I see so many people walking around who have let parts of themselves die, wither on the vine.” What makes us feel like we have to let these essential parts die?
ALOK asks, “What feminine part of yourself did you have to destroy in order to survive in this world?” Are there parts of you that you’ve denied or tucked away to gain approval? What if you didn’t have to do that?
Sonya Renee Taylor says, “Radical self-love summons us to be our most expansive selves.” Can we move away from scarcity and instead embrace our complexity and divine enoughness?
Our fierce and beautiful trio will explore:
- How to overcome internal barriers to liberation
- The way gender liberation leads to liberation of all kinds
- How small acts of courage can open the way
- Navigating the risks of leading a liberated life
- How to bring your community with you on your journey
Join us and learn where ALOK found the courage to keep every piece of themself alive. We hope this conversation will help you find inspiration for sharing your light with the world.
— Presenters —
Sonya Renee Taylor is the founder and radical executive officer of the Body Is Not an Apology, a digital media and education company. Her work as an activist and educator and her commitment to radical self-love and transformation have reached millions of people, and she is the author of the bestselling The Body Is Not an Apology.
adrienne maree brown is the writer-in-residence at the Emergent Strategy Ideation Institute. She is the author of Emergent Strategy and Pleasure Activism and the co-editor of How to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office. She is co-host of the How to Survive the End of the World and Emergent Strategy podcasts.
ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. Their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition. They are the author of Femme in Public, Beyond the Gender Binary, and Your Wound/My Garden. They are also the creator of the #DeGenderFashion movement.
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Journal of Radical Permission
A Daily Guide for Following Your Soul’s Calling
Based on the bestselling philosophies of radical self-love, emergent strategy, and pleasure activism, this journal from adrienne maree brown and Sonya Renee Taylor gives you permission to love yourself, deeply, as you are. Journaling to these prompts will help you surrender to your body's needs instead of forcing yourself into cramped disciplines. It will encourage you to become awed by the natural beauty of your divine self instead of being rampantly self-critical. It will aid you in embracing your shadows and accepting responsibility for your impact all while liberating you to just be.
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