Workshop - Healer. Activist. Facilitator

Tend to the emotional well-being of Black, Indigenous and People of the Global Majority who are experiencing the harms of systemic oppression within your organization, or sector.

MY CORE PHILOSOPHY…

Every self-limiting belief your have is directly connected to a system of oppression.

The limiting beliefs you tell yourself about who you are, what’s possible for you (or your organization), and what you’re worthy of are keeping you stuck and in painful patterns of self-sabotage. And they’re having a tremendous impact on how you live, how you lead, and how you love.

The Problem:

Organizations have not addressed or acknowledged the emotional, mental and spiritual impacts of institutional racism and oppression on their most marginalized, overworked and overlooked employees, grantees and partners.

the anti-solution:

1-hr BIPOC Workshop focused on “self-care”

Why this doesn’t work + Why it’s critically important for your org to address this:

1.) BIPOC folks experience the quick fix as being disingenuous; as the org is simply checking a box.

2.) As orgs are fumbling toward repair for perpetuating systemic oppression through DEI initiatives and trainings, Black/Indigenous/PoC folks who have been signaling the harm for years are being re-traumatized in the process.

3.) Not enough time given and offered once with little consideration for accessibility (1 hr, 1 time).

4.) Lumping BIPOC folks together instead of offering affinity spaces that address the unique and complex experiences of each group.

5.) Doesn’t demonstrate a consistent commitment to the emotional well-being of those most impacted by systemic oppression in the organization.

Organizations often want to throw pennies at a problem and say that they’ve addressed the concerns.

- erika totten

about erika

Erika Totten is a dynamic facilitator, activist, spiritual life coach, and community builder from Washington, D.C. committed to the movement for Black liberation and the evolution of our collective consciousness.

She is the founder and director of Unchained Visioning, a core member of Harriet’s Apothecary Healer’s Collective, and co-creator of the WildSeed Society where she focuses on centering healing and visioning within liberation movements.

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ACCESSiBILITY

We are free. Unfortunately, there are systems of oppression that we bump up against externally, and that we’ve internalized, that have us believing and experiencing the lie that we are not.

INCLUSIVITY

Affinity spaces for Black, Indigenous, People of the Global Majority

LONGEVITY

Multiple opportunities to access

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I was blessed to find Erika as I was beginning my journey as an entrepreneur, after a devastating professional experience, due to the toxicity of white supremacy in the workplace. I had not realized to what extent I had internalized the lies and the oppression I had experienced as a Black immigrant woman in my 25 years of working in predominantly white institutions. Erika's coaching supported me in identifying the lies and liberating myself from them, deeply rooting myself in the truth of who I really am.

Erika’s questions, challenges, and affirmations guided me to rid my spirit of the limiting beliefs holding me back from becoming who I’m here to be, and to live the life I choose to live. It was hard work. I’m not gonna lie. In the end, though, I stepped fully into myself. And the rewards have been extraordinary. Erika led me to attract the love of my life and to open the school of my dreams. I now walk in my power every day. When I stumble, I know how to use my tools to find my stride. I am forever grateful to Erika for her guidance and wisdom.

Before I joined I had difficulties processing the emotions I was feeling and it was often manifesting in body pains. At the time I was struggling with grief which only brought me more internal and physical pain. Erikas Emotional Emancipation Circle is a black space designed to tap into the collective power that we hold and lead us into the path of true healing. Once I joined the emancipation circle, I felt a strong connection to everyone and it helped me realize I wasn’t alone. Hearing stories of how everyone also deals with similar concerns, the sessions helped me realize that I too need to prioritize my mental health along with identifying the root causes to the body pains I was experiencing.

I would say that an EEC is a way to come to a safe space and be able to unpack, be supported and also learn well skills. Also a way to learn about our history and the fact that Black people (we) are dope AF. So many of us have been so busy surviving and taking care of others that we don’t realize how truly amazing we are. To sit in a room, in person or virtual and hear all these beautiful siblings show up, who know this and who are doing their work express and all tell each other that they know they matter and so do you is just amazing! There is so much care and compassion.

Before joining the EEC I honestly didn't realize how much I needed to be around other black people. The EEC is the space your soul needs that you didn't know it needed. Ericka provides the right amount of encouragement, inspiration and teaching that allows you to integrate all that is experienced in the circle. Her capacity to hold a sacred space, allows you to let go of any stress or worry you may have been carrying. Beyond just the spiritual benefits, you also learn very practical tools you can use outside circle time to support your growth and healing. It really really has been a gift to my heart and soul.

MY CLIENTS INCLUDE

Workshops & Group Coaching

Providing a safe space for BIPOC folks within the organization to learn essential emotional wellness skills, stepping into their leadership to reclaim their voice, and curating a healthy work life balance.

Harriet’s Apothecary Healing Village at Soul Fire Farm

Words of Fire Conference at Spelman College

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