Got Value? Podcast: S1 EP7 | The Gift of Inclusion with Nzinga “Zing” Shaw

S1 EP7 | The Gift of Inclusion with Nzinga “Zing” Shaw

Jan 18, 2022

Nzinga “Zing” Shaw, President of TurnkeyZRG, joined Alechia Reese for the conversation, “The Gift of Inclusion.” A lifelong advocate for people on the margin, Zing believes if we’re here in whatever capacity, it must be for a reason. Know you are worthy and chosen with every ability to add value. This episode explores our ability to choose our responses to the circumstances we’re in and walks us through ways to grow professionally and intentionally.

VALUED QUOTES:

“A lot of times, when we’re unclear, we look to others for answers seeking their opinions. There’s no one who will have a better opinion about your life other than you.

“Take advice from people who are qualified to give it in those areas.”

“You develop your skills by doing.”

“At some point we have to lean into our challenges and decide if we’re going to let things overtake us or step up to the plate.”

“It’s the decisions that we make given the circumstances that we’ve been put in.”

“If you get your hands too full, and you’re unwilling to let go, you can’t receive much else.”

“When you’re in majority cultures, part of how people grade you is your ability to be assertive, to speak up, to be a contributor, and how you add value by talking and giving.”

“We have to tell ourselves we are worthy, and chosen for a reason and truly believe it so we’re confident in adding value.”

“Find a way to appreciate what’s good in life because there’s a lot that is good in life.”

“If we’re here in whatever capacity, it must be for a reason.”

“Don’t get too high on the highs, and don’t get too low on the lows. Don’t let the emotion of the moment take over your ability to be rational.”