Redefining Identity & Prioritizing Humanity with Sharyll Burroughs

What if we stopped living in the boxes the world puts us in—and started choosing our identity for ourselves?

In this powerful and soul-stirring conversation, Julie sits down with interdisciplinary artist and dialogue facilitator Sharyll Burroughs to explore the intersection of race, identity, creativity, and humanity. From reclaiming autonomy to dismantling inherited belief systems, this episode invites you to reflect on how your story is shaped—and how you can rewrite it.

Sharyll also shares the inspiration behind The Hattie Project, a four-episode podcast that brings to life the untold story of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black actress to win an Academy Award. Her take? Hattie wasn’t just a character actress she was a woman of power, vision, and deep humanity who used her privilege to uplift others.

This conversation is for you if:

• You’ve ever felt boxed in by labels or expectations
• You want to lead with curiosity instead of fear
• You’re ready to explore creativity as a path to freedom
• You’re craving more humanity-first conversations in your life and work

Topics We Explore:

• Why identity is more than gender, race, or profession
• The cost of living for approval vs. authenticity
• Creativity as a tool for healing and reinvention
• How boundaries can sometimes be fear in disguise
• The life and legacy of Hattie McDaniel beyond the Academy Award
• Why curiosity may be the antidote to division

Quote to Remember:
"I'd rather make $700 a week playing a maid than $7 a day being one." — Hattie McDaniel

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