Dr. Frantonia Pollins- "Sacred Selfishness"

In this episode of Sticky Note Conversations, host Erika Washington delves into a heartfelt discussion with Dr. Frantonia Pollins, a global business strategist, transformational leader, and wealth empowerment coach. They explore the topics of womanhood, perimenopause, menopause, and the broader societal and historical forces impacting Black women. Dr. Pollins shares her personal journey from homelessness and medical adversity to business success, while also discussing the importance of self-advocacy and redefining one's life, especially during the significant life transitions women face. Join Erika and Dr. Pollins as they discuss the challenges and triumphs of embracing and celebrating womanhood in all its phases.

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• (00:00) - Introduction to Sticky Note Conversations
• (00:42) - Host Erika Washington Introduces the Topic
• (01:12) - Introducing Dr. Frantonia Pollins
• (01:34) - Dr. Pollins' Background and Early Life
• (04:08) - Navigating Racism and Career Challenges
• (05:26) - The Journey of Womanhood and Empowerment
• (06:42) - The Unspoken History of Racism in Nevada
• (10:13) - The Struggles and Triumphs of Being a Showgirl
• (16:01) - Reflecting on Life's Challenges and Healing
• (20:02) - The Journey Through Perimenopause and Menopause
• (22:09) - The Impact of Menopause on Daily Life
• (22:59) - The Importance of Celebrating Womanhood
• (28:43) - The Lack of Menopause Awareness and Support
• (40:53) - The Role of Estrogen and Self-Priority
• (43:29) - The Menopause Awakening: Embracing Self-Worth
• (44:02) - Redefining Womanhood Beyond Traditional Roles
• (45:11) - The Journey of Self-Discovery and Autonomy
• (46:34) - Societal Expectations and the Value of Women
• (48:59) - The Double Standards in Gender Perception
• (49:47) - Menopause: A Weaponized Phase Against Women
• (50:56) - The Principle of Sacred Selfishness
• (56:33) - Navigating Relationships and Renegotiation
• (58:43) - The Importance of Self-Education and Advocacy
• (01:04:00) - The Concept of Sovereignty and Self-Definition
• (01:15:21) - The Role of Vulnerability and Honesty
• (01:23:50) - Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship
• (01:26:02) - Final Thoughts and Resources

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Creators and Guests

Producer

Erika Washington

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Editor

Simone Endress

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Composer

Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.