The Werk
The Werk
Laura Chung and Brittany Anderson
THE WERK Season 2 Episode 03: Black Joy As A Form of Activism and Resistance With Troy Brooks
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Nov 30, 2021 at 6:00 am.
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Troy is a Husband, father, respected wellness professional, entrepreneur, and content creator named “best instructor in NYC 2019” Via class pass. Troy combines mindset, movement, and behavior change strategies focusing on a three-dimensional approach to wellness. He has coached high-profile clients and elite athletes. Now he focuses on content creation and wellness consulting, establishing partnerships with some of the biggest brands in the world.   In This Episode:
  • Troy shares his origin story and how being raised by strong Black women groomed him to be who is today.
  • Troy discusses his wellness and spiritual roots and how he uses his platform to uplift and make space for BIPOC in places of power.
  • Troy shares with us his chosen form of activism: Black joy 
  • We learn about the moment Troy realized that he could do anything.
  • How traveling is the best form of education
  • The importance of leaving generational wealth, and what that truly means
  • Resilience in life and in doing this work.
  • As a content creator, how he asks for what he's worth from big companies. 
  • Troy talks about toxic masculinity.
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