In this special episode, Charlie shares a personal update with the Charlie's Toolbox community. To continue creating content from a place of genuine inspiration and abundance, I'm taking this summer to nourish myself and recharge. This means new public content and podcasts will be on pause until August.
I'm so grateful for your understanding and support! Members and subscribers will still receive exclusive weekly content if you sign up for our newsletter and community at charliestoolbox.com. Listen now for all the details on this necessary break and what's to come when we're back, refreshed, in August!
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Over-Owning Your Story: Choosing Resilience Over the Past
Welcome to Charlie's Toolbox, the cultural studio and creative platform for visionary women, hosted by Charlie Taylor. In this episode, we tackle a powerful concept: the potential pitfalls of "over-owning your story."
We explore how our past experiences, while shaping us, can sometimes become a limiting identity if we're not mindful. Drawing on insightful perspectives, this conversation delves into the fine line between acknowledging our journey and letting it define our entire being.
Join Charlie as she discusses the importance of choosing how we engage with our personal narratives and the liberating power of reclaiming our present and future from the grip of the past.
Call to Action for Our Community:
This episode encourages us to reflect on how we relate to our own stories. We invite our incredible community of visionary women to share their thoughts and experiences with navigating their personal narratives.
How do you ensure your past informs, but doesn't define, your present?
What does reclaiming your story mean to you?
How can we, as a community, support each other in building narratives of strength and possibility?
Join the conversation in our private community forum at https://www.charliestoolbox.com/thetoolkit
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The Remix: Charlie's Toolbox is Now a Cultural Studio
Ready for the next level? Charlie's Toolbox isn't just healing anymore, we're creating! Tune in as we unveil our evolution into a full-blown cultural studio, where visionary women forge sovereignty and build radical futures. Discover what this means for you, and get a first look at The Radical Atelier, our exclusive digital sanctuary for creation and assembly. This is the blueprint for a new world.
Curious about where we are going? Check out the launch of our new website charliestoolbox.com
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Ep. 22 Healing Trauma & Inner Child Work with Jannelle Johnson, CPCAB-Accredited Integrative Counsellor
In this episode of Charlie’s Toolbox, I’m joined by Jannelle Johnson, a CPCAB-accredited Integrative Counsellor, Coach, and Mentor. We dive deep into trauma, inner child work, and what it takes to get unstuck in adulthood. From understanding how trauma shows up in our day-to-day lives to exploring how Black women can begin to reparent themselves and reclaim their power, we cover the healing work that creates lasting change. Whether you're navigating emotional wounds, breaking generational patterns, or learning to center yourself, this conversation will meet you where you are.
✨ Topics we cover:
-Getting Unstuck
-Your Value
-Emotional Reactions and Responses
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Ep. 21 From Storytelling to Casting: Ashley E. K. Wilson on Carving a Creative Career
In this episode of Charlie’s Toolbox, we sit down with the brilliant Ashley E. K. Wilson, a multi-hyphenate creative whose career spans from web to screen. From her roots in casting at Buzzfeed and Meta to her dynamic work writing and starring in various web series, Ashley shares how she’s navigated the entertainment industry while staying grounded in her vision and values.
We talk about:
How storytelling shaped her career
The inner workings of casting and what it takes
Building a career that honors both your creativity and your purpose
Why centering your voice is your superpower
Whether you're a creative looking for inspiration or curious about the behind-the-scenes of TV, theater, and film, this conversation is full of gems on persistence, pivoting, and power.
You’ve done the profound work of decentering men. But what comes next? How do you consciously build a life, a self, and an aesthetic that is unapologetically, authentically your own?
Welcome to Charlie’s Toolbox. Here, we guide discerning women beyond mere liberation into active, intentional creation. We delve into the philosophical journey of Centering Yourself, finding your true internal compass; the meticulous craft of Self-Culture, designing your inner landscape of mind, emotions, and spirit; and the revolutionary philosophy of Aestheticized Healing, where your outer world becomes a tangible masterpiece of your inner evolution.
Join us as we explore how to bridge your deepest truths with your outward expression, curating a life of power, presence, and profound authenticity. From philosophical frameworks to cultural touchstones, discover the tools to embody your most vibrant, self-authored reality. This is where your next chapter begins: a life, a self, and an aesthetic forged entirely by you.
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