In this episode of The Exit Interview, host Dr. Asia Lyons (https://www.linkedin.com/in/asia-lyons/) engages in a deep conversation with Octavia Raheem (https://www.octaviaraheem.com/) about the transformative power of rest. Octavia Raheem, an accomplished author, rest restorative coach, and former public school teacher, shares her journey from traditional education to becoming a leader in wellness and restorative practices. The discussion explores the importance of rest for Black educators, the systemic challenges they face, and the necessity of self-care. Raheem passionately discusses the interplay between creativity, rest, and holistic well-being, offering practical steps for educators to integrate rest into their lives. Make sure to order her new book, Rest Is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance Through the Practice of Stillness. (https://www.amazon.com/Rest-Sacred-Reclaiming-Brilliance-Stillness/dp/B0DK281L1J/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U1AibqzvrCa5rIKDnFZkaOd9hsymTjJyKpdxlm3wW1BqsLiDy12D-0-jwn96FP6w.vMAa_RChulENS12pd6HoRednxbuoVlPliEmryJb6JhE&dib_tag=se&qid=1730763346&refinements=p_27%3AOctavia+F.+Raheem&s=books&sr=1-1)
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