When a white paramedic told Valencia Dantzler "you will never be at my level," she didn't lose her cool - she got strategic. In this powerful episode, elite neuro-encoding specialist Valencia shares her Coffee No Cream moments from her time as an EMT in North Carolina, including workplace racism from coworkers and being kicked out of a fire station by a captain.

Valencia reveals the mental tools that helped her survive toxic work environments before making the bold move to relocate to Rwanda. From her FLYHIGH framework to neuroscience-backed techniques for protecting your peace, this episode is packed with actionable strategies for Black women navigating hostile workplaces.

TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Cold Open: "You Will Never Be At My Level"(03:03) - Meet Valencia: From Suicidal to Rwanda(04:29) - What Is Neuro-Encoding?(05:15) - Valencia's Dark Period & Transformation(07:15) - Working as an EMT: The Racist Paramedic(08:33) - "You Will Never Be At My Level"(11:59) - Documenting Everything & Filing Reports(13:10) - Why Valencia Left: The Pattern of Racism(16:52) - How to Categorize Toxic People(19:16) - Valencia's Response Strategy(21:42) - Fire Station Captain Kicks Her Out(26:35) - Tools for Black Women in Toxic Workplaces(28:00) - "Never Let Them See You Sweat"(29:22) - Reading Energy & Trusting Your Gut(32:09) - The Smile Technique: Neuroscience Hack(34:22) - Sunday Scaries & Mental Preparation(37:55) - The FLYHIGH Method Explained(41:20) - Valencia's Ease Over Exhaustion Bundle(43:45) - Why Younger Black Women Need These Tools

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