From Brené

Happy New Year, y'all. I know most of us are bone-weary from a discombobulating, disconnected, and far too often heartbreaking 2020. Monthly news from [Brené Brown]( | [View this email in your browser]( Happy New Year, y'all. I know most of us are bone-weary from a discombobulating, disconnected, and far too often heartbreaking 2020. I’m approaching the new year with optimism and focused hopefulness. By focused hopefulness, I mean I’m focusing on the things that I can actually influence or change. They feel small sometimes, but, in my experience, a critical mass of small changes makes a big difference. 2021 is going to be a big year for us, and I can’t wait to share everything with you. We’re working on new research, we have two books coming out – one in April and the other this fall, and the [Unlocking Us Podcast]( joining the [Dare to Lead Podcast]( a Spotify Exclusive. Now Exclusively on Spotify! I know we’re all creatures of habit so if you’re listening on another platform, I’m really grateful for your willingness to give Spotify a shot. I think you’ll enjoy the platform. If you don’t have Spotify yet, you can [download the Spotify app]( — it’s easy to use — and you can listen for free. One thing I love about Spotify is having my music and my podcasts in one place. The good folks at Spotify have even built a Brené Brown [hub]( on the platform, so it’s easy to find our music, mini mixtapes, and podcasts. [Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead Podcasts. Simon Sinek, Emmanuel Acho, Dr. Sarah Lewis]( Type “Brené Brown” into the search bar in the app to find all the episodes of Unlocking Us, as well as the mini mixtapes we have created with each guest. You Are Your Best Thing [You Are Your Best Thing edited by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown. Available April 27] Tarana Burke and I have edited an anthology of twenty essays on shame, resilience, vulnerability, and the Black experience in America. The contributors share breathtaking stories of struggle, hope, redemption, and love. [You Are Your Best Thing essay contributors. ] You Are Your Best Thing features essays from (left to right, ordered as they appear in the anthology) — Row 1: Jason Reynolds, Austin Channing Brown, Tanya Fields, Kiese Makeba Laymon, Prentis Hemphill; Row 2: Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggettes, Marc Lamont Hill, Keah Brown, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Shawn A. Ginwright; Row 3: Kaia Naadira, Deran Young, Sonya Renee Taylor, Irene Antonia Diane Reece, Yolo Akili Robinson; Row 4: Laverne Cox, Jessica J. Williams, Aiko D. Bethea, Imani Perry, Tarana Burke The book drops on April 27, 2021. You can [pre-order here](. And, rather than writing a traditional introduction, Tarana and I share a personal conversation between the two of us on the value of co-creation and the importance of lived experience. You can read our conversation [here](. In the Media [3 Books with Neil Pasricha] [Brene Brown and Kara Swisher on the Sway Podcast] Recently, I talked with [Neil Pasricha on his podcast,]( Books](. We spoke about building boundaries and the books that form us. In another conversation, [on the]( I spoke with Kara Swisher]( a self-proclaimed “vulnerability skeptic,” about the power of vulnerability. We laugh, argue, and have way too much fun. My Favorite Spotify Playlists for January Spotify has great playlists! It’s my favorite way to learn about new music and artists. Here are my favorites right now: [Mood Booster Spotify Playlist]( [Inauguration 2021 Spotify Playlist]( Stay awkward, brave, and kind! Follow Brené on social [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( If this was forwarded to you, subscribe [HERE]( Copyright © 2021 BBEARG, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: BBEARG P.O. Box 272124Houston, TX 77277 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.