For generations, Black mothers and grandmothers were too busy fighting for the future of their families to even consider their own wellness and happiness—and now, as the inheritors of their mighty labors, Black women today have the opportunity to do more than survive. In EVOLVING WHILE BLACK: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Transformation on Your Own Terms by Chianti Lomax (Sounds True, May 14, 2024; ISBN: 978-1649631442 $18.99; 208 pages; paperback), women are welcomed into a flourishing space of growth and self-discovery. By shifting the culturally constrained language and perspective from which mindfulness and self-care practices are normally presented, Lomax breaks down barriers and invites black women to bring the power of these evidence-based teachings into their lives, families, and communities. “As a young black girl from South Carolina, my intuition and curiosity led me to the decision that the bare minimum wasn’t enough for me. It was then that I started on my own transformation to define my strengths, increase my faith, and tune into my ability to create a life I could be proud of and to surround myself with models of success. And now my book can help the collective sisterhood radically transform their own lives for the better.” On the pages, Lomax, a positive psychology practitioner, offers practices, challenges, and reflections in each chapter, exploring topics essential to transformation. She dives into deepening your understanding of your challenges and gifts, the impact of understanding how your history and genes shape your life, setting healthy boundaries, identifying habits that hold you back, trusting your intuition, and finding your unique combination of hustle and flow. When asked why this book is a gift to black women Lomax says, “Evolving While Black ensures that Black women feel seen and heard on their unique self-care journey that is inclusive of the multi-dimensional Black experience around the world.” |
More About the Author:
Affectionately known as The Chief Happiness Curator, Chianti Lomax is a sought-after international speaker, certified coach, transformation strategist, and certified workplace mindfulness facilitator. She is passionate about changing the conversation around mental health in communities of color.
Chianti Lomax is the Founder of wellDistrict, a global professional development and life design company committed to inspiring and equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools to create happier and more connected workforces. She has spoken at George Mason University, The Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, and the Coco Collective. Through innovative online content, workshops, and live events, she helps clients increase their overall life happiness by developing growth mindsets, positive life habits, effective goal-getting, and resilience. In 2016, she launched The Happy Pop Up, a popular community “play” experience that cultivates the happiest versions of ourselves. For more, visit ChiantiLomax.com
“Evolving While Black is right on time. This is a must-read, and it actually ‘read’ me, without even trying. Chianti is a friend we all want, with practical advice we need.” ―Bärí A. Williams, startup adviser and former lead counsel at Facebook; author of Seen Yet Unseen
“As a Black woman who juggles a million things all the time, this book was a breath of fresh air. Evolving While Black not only helped me feel less selfish when tending to my own needs, but made me realize that we must do this for our self-preservation, survival, and sanity.”―Deesha Dyer, former Obama White House social secretary; author of Undiplomatic
“Chianti Lomax gets it! She speaks directly to the heart of her reader. I found myself audibly saying YES many times. I appreciated reading a self-development book that accounts for how the complexities of race and gender can affect our mental health. Throughout the pages, I felt seen, acknowledged, and gently pushed toward more healing and transformation. This is an accessible and relatable guide for Black women on their healing journey while still being lighthearted and fun to read. Chianti provides useful strategies, relatable stories, and actionable steps to transform your life.” ―Shelah Marie, founder of Curvy, Curly, Conscious; author of Unruly
Evolving While Black is necessary and timely. At a time when it’s harder than ever to sustain our mental well-being, this book is a resource for Black women to navigate their healing journeys, shift into mindfulness, and specify their needs in pursuit of happiness. Chianti’s expertise as a transformational coach focuses on positive psychology, and her relatable and often humorous storytelling makes her a trusted voice that captivates readers from cover to cover.” ―Chloe Dulce Louvouezo, senior creative producer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; author of Life, I Swear
EVOLVING WHILE BLACK by Chianti Lomax
Sounds True | May 14, 2024 | $18.99 (Paperback) | ISBN 978-1649631442
Also available as an e-book
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