Baldwin & Co. Dialogues Nicole Richie and Cleo Wade: How to Unlock Your Growth, Live Intentionally & Find Your Alignment
Jan 7, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Cleo Wade, a bestselling author and 'heart activist,' teams up with Nicole Richie, a talented TV personality and designer. They dive into how literature fosters personal growth and alignment in life. Cleo reflects on the themes of Black resilience in literature, while Nicole shares the importance of reading intentionally. The duo also talks about the power of friendship in holding each other accountable and the transformative nature of storytelling, revealing how these narratives shape self-discovery and healing.
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Morning Calls That Anchor Friendship
- Cleo and Nicole describe their daily morning phone calls as a ritual that grounds them and covers life, kids, and books.
- These conversations act as a space to unpack experiences and zoom out to understand human behavior.
Books Change With Your Age
- Reading shifts with age from cerebral technique to embodied empathy, revealing new emotional depths.
- Rereading classics can feel like reading them for the first time because life experience changes interpretation.
Use Alignment As A Decision Tool
- Notice when choices feel misaligned and use that bodily signal to say no or curate your time.
- Start your day with reading to ground yourself and make clearer decisions about alignment.
