We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Alesia Huff. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Alesia below.
: Hi Alesia, so excited to have you with us today and we are really interested in hearing your thoughts about how folks can develop their empathy? In our experience, most folks want to be empathic towards others, but in a world where we are often only surrounded by people who are very similar to us, it can sometimes be a challenge to develop empathy for others who might not be as similar to us. Any thoughts or advice?
“One of my favorite books, ‘A Return to Love’, makes a transformative statement: ‘There’s just one of us here’, meaning that we are all intertwined and connected as one. My faith in Jesus solidifies this statement in my heart, and my experience in this life has given me the revelation that the statement is an unfathomable truth. I have experienced the pains and joys of life: great love, death, heartache, sickness, recovery, birth, reward, loss, promotion, brokenness, exuberance, divorce, and everything in between. In all of these conditions of life, I have felt the associated feelings and even questioned, ‘God, why?’ With time, I have realized that all of these conditions have softened my heart for others, given me a new perspective, a deeper understanding, and increased my empathy.”
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
Currently, I am focused on several projects that each touch on my business and personal passions. Firstly, I am looking forward to continuing my work with my company, Salt. In 2024, Salt will be looking to help three independent Christian artists navigate the music industry by providing consulting, project management, and support so that they can focus on the art and not the business processes. So, if you are a Christian artist, or you know someone, have them reach out to me directly. Secondly, I am working on providing mentorship, information, and support to this generation of single moms, especially those who are rearing their sons. Being a parent is challenging, and being a single mom is even more challenging. A lot of what I have learned has been at God’s divine instruction, through mentors, and from my mom. I have a free e-workbook currently on my website for kids and their parents called “Life Lessons: Friendships, Relationships, and Love”. Its purpose is to help open the conversation on friendships, relationships, and love and help parents guide their child through setting healthy boundaries, building relationships, and discovering love. In 2024, I will continue the Life Lessons series with an e-workbook on finances and future planning. Both of these projects interconnect as passion projects and business.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
The three qualities, skills, and areas of knowledge that have been most impactful on my journey have been kindness, adaptability, and playing a supportive role. Kindness is an underrated character trait that everyone wants in people around them. However, not everyone is willing to adapt and improve in this area. I would advise everyone to be more intentional about showing up in every space and situation with kindness and responding with kindness instead of matching energy. Being adaptable in this ever-changing world is critical to one’s longevity. Don’t be afraid to learn lessons and apply new methodologies to failed ideas. Personally, I thrive in supporting roles where I feel most comfortable, and my talents, skills, and passions also thrive. My half-Native American grandfather used to say, “Nothing gets done when there are too many chiefs and not enough Indians.” Therefore, it’s essential to understand the vital importance of the supporting role and navigate within it with excellence.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
The most impactful thing my parents did for me was to demonstrate to me what love truly means. My parents were elementary school sweethearts. They meet when they were 5 and 6 years old. My mom was the 6 year old cougar. Their love was so flawed and perfect. They divorced when I was 4 but never truly moved on. They were great friends and amazing at coparenting my entire life. When I was off at college my father became ill and my mom took care of him. They remarried and loved each other until my father’s death 2 years later. When I think of love, I think of them.
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.alesiahuff.com.
- Instagram:@the.alesiah and @saltconnections
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alesia-huff-a23818b0
