natural inclination
[nach-ruhl] [in-kluh-ney-shuhn] abstract noun
an inherent propensity to align with your internal compass and live authentically
Supporting courageous leaders in (re)examining the narratives that tell us different is bad or undesirable. Together, we can write a new, liberatory story that invites everyone to be their full, authentic selves.
Meet Dr. Amber M. Sessoms
Narrative Disruptor | Radical Connector | Meaning Maker
My Natural Inclination
As a little Black girl, abandoned by her biological mother, and growing up in a predominately White town, I was always keenly aware of being “othered.” These early childhood experiences refined my natural inclination for curiosity regarding authenticity and belonging, which ultimately led me to pursue a career of service in school psychology and adult education. My life’s work has always centered around emboldening our youth and adults to embrace vulnerability and speak their truth. As one who is keenly aware of how the stories we tell ourselves leave us bound, I combine my lived experience, formal education, and facilitation skills to guide teams on a self-awareness journey of nonjudgmental mindful inquiry by addressing the “elephant in the room.” I firmly believe there is power in naming the issue to bring the truth out of the darkness, where it continues to fester and infect our schools, communities, and organizations. It is in the naming of what our society has chosen to keep silent that we break down barriers and learn to radically love ourselves and others. This, my friends, is the work of liberation!
What People Are Saying
“Dr. Sessoms gift is her willingness to create the settings for very public and painful discussions on the realities faced by people of color in school and business settings across the country. Her courage enables her to sustain these conversations in the face of the daily resistance to acknowledging and understanding the issues that must finally be addressed once and for all across all levels of society in our country if we are to succeed in becoming a truly equitable one.”
—District Superintendent
