Book Talk: Chianti Lomax — Evolving While Black

In Evolving While Black, Lomax–renowned life coach and “Chief Happiness Curator”–shares a guide to help Black women achieve authentic happiness and liberation on their own terms. By shifting the culturally constrained language and perspective from which mindfulness and self-care practices are normally presented, she breaks down barriers and invites us to bring the power of these evidence-based teachings into our lives, families, and communities. This joyous book paves the way for personal growth, presenting bite-size actions that lead to healing, confidence, self-efficacy, and, most importantly, true self-love. Lomax offers practices, challenges, and reflections in each chapter, exploring topics such as:

• Self-awareness and self-love–deepening your understanding to find the roots of both your challenges and your gifts
• The impact of ancestors–understanding how your history and your genes shape your life
• The power of mindset–discovering limiting beliefs and shaping new mindsets that lead to flourishing
• Boundaries–rescuing time and peace of mind with healthy boundaries
• Habit change–identifying habits that hold you back and how to make new habits that last
• Intuition–connecting with your inner knowing and setting meaningful life goals
• Life balance–finding your own combination of hustle and flow

With no-bull bravery, honesty, and warmth, Evolving While Black welcomes us into a flourishing space of growth and self-discovery.

Chianti Lomax is a sought-after international speaker, certified coach, transformation strategist, certified workplace mindfulness facilitator, and positive psychology practitioner. She teaches doable habit changes to help increase our well-being and elevate the overall human experience.

Lomax will be in conversation with Glory Edim. Edim is the Director of Marketing at Politics & Prose and founder of Well-Read Black Girl, a book club and digital platform that celebrates the uniqueness of Black literature and sisterhood. She edited the Well-Read Black Girl anthology, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award and named a best book of the year by Library Journal. The winner of the Innovator’s Award from the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes, Edim worked as a creative strategist for over ten years and serves on the board of New York City’s Housing Works Bookstore.