Brave Embrace

For those of you looking for an Olympic hero, may I humbly submit Allyson Felix.

That Felix even made the 400-meter finals Friday night in Tokyo is a feat in itself. In her fifth Olympics at 35 years old, just two years removed from pregnancy complications that could have killed her or her daughter, Camryn, she lined up in the starting blocks in lane 9 (not the spot most sprinters win from) with the seventh-slowest time of the preliminary rounds. She ran within .25 seconds of her Olympic best, secured a personal bronze medal, and made history. She now has more Olympic medals than Carl Lewis, more than Usain Bolt, so Felix has more than any runner ever. Six of them are gold medals, more than any woman runner ever. She is the oldest US woman to ever win a track medal. For four consecutive Olympics, from 2008-2021, Felix won a gold medal. Unprecedented in American track history.

But her legacy is defined more by her mettle than these medals. When she became pregnant with her daughter, Nike cut her endorsement deal by 70% telling her to “know her place and just run.”

Ahem. Not cool, Nike. Not cool.

Well, Allyson Felix didn’t listen or let anyone define her place. She created a shoe brand designed by women, Saysh, and she wore her own brand, her very own shoe, in Tokyo during her history-making runs under the banner “I Know My Place.” In between creating her own company and training for the Olympics, she also testified before Congress about inequalities in maternal health and spoke to other athletes who might feel like choosing motherhood limited their career.

Felix’s legacy may be firmly tied to her athletic accomplishments, but she should also be remembered as an empowering icon who inspired girls, women and mothers around the world. Felix is grit and determination and generosity. She is a woman who does indeed “know her place” and it is wherever she chooses to go.

From Allyson Felix: “I'm not sharing this note for me. I'm sharing it for any other athletes who are defining themselves by their medal count. I'm writing this for any woman who defines her worth based on whether or not she's married or has kids. I'm writing it for anyone who thinks that the people you look up to on TV are any different than you. I get afraid just like you, but you are so much more than enough. So take off the weight of everyone else's expectations of you. Know that there is freedom on the other side of your fear. Go out there and be brave with your life because you are worthy of your dreams."

Be inspired. Erin

Yes!!!

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/16/for-the-first-time-an-mlb-game-will-be-called-by-all-women.html?fbclid=IwAR36rdnKPPFqClt2yBRRCToTOrhRX9yolSwQL9bqzNE1vygcUpPw0fsqk-g

For the first time in history, an MLB game will be called by all women "We also want to make sure that while we are getting all these firsts in there, that we also are not the last."

Super excited to be prepping swag bags for the new summer BOLD groups that are starting today!!

Thanks for posting, Red Tricycle!

Social Media: It’s like Riding a Bike Most are surprised when I allow my children, at age 10 and 11 to use social media instead of waiting for the more accepted age of 13. Before getting all judgy, hear me out.

Parents of Tweens and Teens - join us for a FREE virtual Teen Summit, "Raising a Healthy, Happy Teen" March 9-12. Dr. Laura Domer-Shank from Brave Embrace will be speaking on Resilience! Check it out - many interesting topics and speakers. If you have a tween/teen in your life, this event is for you!
https://lovinlifewithlittles.com/raising-a-healthy-happy-teen-summit-registration/

Sometimes our thoughts aren’t thoughtful, and sometimes our feelings aren’t fact. Imagine the strength and joy girls could possess if we cultivated their confidence, if we realized the patterns of negativity taught to us by social media and other factors, if we broke it brilliantly.
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~ Never underestimate the immense beauty and power of You ~

These BOLD groups run by Dr. Domer-Shank empower girls and instigate healthy habits, minds, and spirits. Visit our website to learn more and to sign your girl up today!

https://www.brave-embrace.org

The United States, along with Mexico and the Philippines, was ranked one of the world's worst places for human trafficking in 2018. — The Polaris Project

Children are more vulnerable than adults. They're easier to control, cheaper, and less likely to demand working conditions, researchers explained. More than 300,000 young people in the US are considered "at risk" of s*xual exploitation. — Human Trafficking Hotline

a meditation by morgan harper nichols to start the day // reach out to brave embrace with any questions about our BOLD programs to expand these practices!

So awesome!!

https://time.com/5916772/kid-of-the-year-2020/?fbclid=IwAR0Q1H_c10CJck724v2qc-8bmOzmsidmYZ5F3uvKouglCBkznZHuFkRlewQ

Meet TIME's First-Ever Kid of the Year Meet TIME's first-ever Kid of the Year: a 15-year-old scientist and inventor who uses technology to tackle issues ranging from contaminated drinking water to cyberbullying.

visit our website for more information on our empowering programs for young girls

what are you grateful for? share with us!

reminding girls of their value, strength, + courage is crucial to ensuring they are heard 🌿 —

a time to practice gratitude, growth, and cultivation // our november sessions are up and open, book today!

look into some of our BOLD programs to learn how to empower your girls today

we offer a wide array of BOLD groups for girls that are designed to boost confidence, cultivate positive mindsets, and build community // check out our website for pricing and booking info

visit our blog “be well with Dr. D” to read our first entry on social media and parenting!

never underestimate the power of voice🌿

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Welcome to Brave Embrace!

Brave Embrace was born from Dr. Domer-Shank’s pivot from working with victims to preventing victims. After many years of experience as a psychologist, educational consultant, and researcher on social media and recruitment into s*x trafficking, Dr. Domer-Shank recognized that most of the issues that girls, adolescents, and young women face have remarkable similarities and roots. This realization prompted Dr. Domer-Shank to think critically about what girls need and found that the time to develop the needed groundwork for the prevention of potential issues is early adolescents and adolescents.

Brave Embrace offers opportunities for group work, individual coaching, and parent support so girls will learn essential skills and embrace their individual worth which will help guide them throughout their unique life journey.

Our BOLD programs are designed for girls, ages 8-18, and allow girls to meet in a safe, supportive environment to build confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills.

There are several BOLD groups currently being offered that are all rooted in empowerment working to strengthen the wellness, joy, and voice of young girls.

Check out our website to learn more about our mission, team, and to sign up today!