The gentlest rebellions often shake the deepest ground.
Amidst a culture which demands that Black women perform, produce, and persevere at all costs, Dr. Jade Singleton stands boldly in the gap.
In this powerful episode, Lisa sits down with Dr. Singleton, visionary founder of the IKONI Collective, author of the The Stoic Era, and director of 92: The Silent Revolt No One Saw Coming.
Together, they explore how stoicism, softness, and embodied stillness are not passive acts, but active, radical strategies for reclaiming power in systems built to exploit Black women’s labor, silence, and spirit.
Rooted in the core theme of rest for Black women, this episode uplifts the sacred practice of slowing down, not as weakness, but as revolt.
In “Rest as Revolt: The 92 Documentary & The Stoic Era” you will learn:
🤎 The history behind 92 documentary, and why this silent revolt matters now more than ever
🤎 The connection between stoicism, ancestral resilience, and reclaiming rest for Black women in their soft life era
🤎 What institutional betrayal looks like, and how to navigate it.
🤎 Why stillness and silence are powerful tools for resistance and self-definition.
🤎 How to align your rest practice with liberation, not capitalism.
🤎 What it means to create a space to exhale through documentary and storytelling
This episode is essential for anyone who is seeking rest, relief, and a redefinition of self care.T une in to reclaim your rest, rediscover your voice, and reflect on the quiet rebellion.
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👸🏽Guest: Dr. Jade Singleton, Founder of the IKONI Collective, author of The Stoic Era: Black Women, Power, and the Rebellion Against Empire, and director of 92: The Silent Revolt No One Saw Coming,
👸🏽Host & Executive Producer: Lisa Hurley, Author, Space To Exhale and Founder, The Great Exhale
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ABOUT SPACE TO EXHALE:
It is time to exhale: to say no to hustle culture, and yes to a life of ease. In Space To Exhale, Lisa Hurley, Anthem Award-winning activist, founder of The Great Exhale, and leader in the rest movement for Black women, provides you with an uplifting and practical guide to help you beat burnout, embrace rest, and live a soft life.
As an advocate of rest for Black women, Lisa supports readers via modalities like affirmations, meditations, and breathwork, as well as her Exhalation Point framework. This inspiring self-help book guides you on a life-changing journey to:
Know Yourself: Remember who you are, align with your values, and celebrate your strengths.
Love Yourself: Practice positive self-talk, select your close circle, and prioritize rest.
Be Yourself: Show up authentically, protect your energy, and live a soft, centered, serene life.
Ready to exhale? Get your copy today. Published by Wiley, Space To Exhale is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, and wherever books are sold. Need several copies for your book club, event, retreat, or ERG? Visit our bulk orders partner Porchlight Books.