Season 8 Episode 1: The Exploration and Integration of Tenderness With the Brittany Williams

Season 8 Episode 1: The Exploration and Integration of Tenderness With the Brittany Williams

Author: Lisa Kuzman September 15, 2022 Duration: 46:13

I'm starting season 8 of this revamped podcast with the one, the only, the Brittany R Williams! A Sex Doula and Expansion Coach, Brittany facilitates connected, innovative spaces for leaders and visionaries who know there is more than the version of success you see. But today, she's here to talk about tenderness.

I don't know about you, but the word "tenderness" brings up so much for me! So I was excited to talk to Brittany all about:

  • What is tenderness, and what led to her exploration of this concept
  • The lie of compartmentalization
  • The process of integration, and getting to know pain and grief without judgment
  • Some of the surprises along the way
  • Learning to receive without resentment or overwhelm

(and of course, so much more)

"I think that sometimes when we're trying to compartmentalize and work around, we are so worked up and overwhelmed that we don't realize energetically that other people are feeling that! I found that people were gravitating towards, I guess that honesty, that truth. [...] It resonates. It gives people permission, in a sense, to realize that 'Oh. I can have both these things. I can have success and still feel, and I can understand and experience my pain and still be seen as a professional. Nothing is lost of me, because I'm holding these two truths."

Brittany, I can't thank you enough for being my first guest on season 8! If you want to learn more about Brittany and the amazing work that she does, start by heading over to https://www.brittanyrwilliams.com/

You should also check out her previous appearance on the show here, if you haven't already:

https://www.lisakuzman.com/podcast-archive/season-6-episode-8-a-journey-of-unfolding-with-the-brittany-williams

As always, I'd love to hear from you! Come on over to my website, https://www.lisakuzman.com, or check out what services I offer here: bit.ly/coachkuz-services 

You can also find the podcast on Youtube right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_BxmhgHM86D0xu4ikWXdFg  

See you next time!


There's a quiet shift happening in how we think about authority and influence, and New Wave Leadership Podcast is right at the heart of it. Host Lisa Kuzman believes traditional, top-down leadership models have run their course, proving ineffective for today's complex world. Instead, this movement champions a much broader, more inclusive vision. Each episode digs into the real, often unspoken challenges that come with stepping into a role of influence, whether you're in a corner office, a community group, or simply leading your own life. The conversations here actively work to expand our definition of who gets to be a leader, arguing passionately for the necessity of diverse identities, perspectives, and lived experiences at the helm. You'll hear frank discussions about authenticity, the personal hurdles leaders navigate behind closed doors, and practical ideas for cultivating your own unique leadership identity without conforming to outdated standards. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a necessary dialogue-one that moves beyond theory to explore what it genuinely means to show up and make an impact on your own terms.
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