We’re looking forward to introducing you to Marci Lundy. Check out our conversation below.
Marci, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I love spontaneity, however the first 90 minutes of my day are quite literally set in stone. I prefer waking up naturally; waking up to any alarm has always felt like an unnatural and unpleasant experience. My bodies circadian rhythm is on point, thankfully, and when it isn’t, I have a gentle sunshine alarm named Stewart, he’ll start whispering my name, or gently nudge my hip, as he’s fully aware I prefer to wake up naturally.
Stewart and I have been together for nearly sixteen years. After 30 to 45 minutes of either light or serious chatter, along with a couple of laughs, I get up and start the morning, which includes getting Stewart up, as I am his sole caregiver, as he’s been a quadriplegic since age 14,
Having helped Stewart get ready for his day for over a decade, the morning regimen is complete in less than an hour. As I’ve always told him, it’s like a morning cup of coffee, as he’s easy to care for. CBS Mornings with Gayle King, Nate Burleson, and Tony Doukopil are playing in the background each morning, an enlightening and fun soundtrack.
After Stewart is situated to get busy with his meetings, next stop is my daily conversation with my father, while making the bed, turning on our humidifiers while adding rose essential oil, and double checking my calendar for the days happenings.
The convo with my dad generally lasts 30 minutes, and afterwards I begin making breakfast, as well as prepping for the days meetings, and answering emails while scrambling eggs.
I also send my mother a picture of a flower that I’ve carefully selected each morning, and she goes on to share that flower with my sister, niece, and on occasion, her sisters.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Marci Lundy, the Founder of 303 Face Body, Kult of Kindness Podcast, Kindness Rocks and the City, Beauties Aging Gracefully Podcast, County Commissioner, and on the Board of Directors for Women’s Bean Project. I’ve been afforded a life of resources, relaxation, and time well spent, so I use all of those for good by giving back in every way that I can. I’m currently working on COREgiver, which is designed for caregivers, women in perimenopause, and those within the sandwich generation of Gen X that are taking care of parents as well as their children.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
I was once a serial observer. Yes, I just made that up. 🙂
What I mean by that is that I spent quite a lot of time observing the actions of others, and never contributed my thoughts, ideas, and visions.
Now don’t get me wrong, being an observer holds great purpose, yet within the last 5 to 8 years, I started to unearth my voice; not just two cents that held little weight, but personal experiences, triumphs, and revelations that I knew would help others in quite a big way.
Holding these words and experiences close to the vest was not helping a soul, and the day I realized that was the day I knew that it was time to leave the art of observing only behind.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
The need to be a perfectionist. Dub it a Virgo trait, or dub it getting in the way of things! 🙂
Wanting to make sure that I had everything done just so, at all times, was tiring, unrealistic, and haughty.
I’ve since realized putting my best foot forward at all times is the way to go, and finding a space between perfect and room to grow is my new happy place.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Where are smart people getting it totally wrong today?
I recently had a guest, John Solleder, on Kult of Kindness podcast, and we talked about how those that are at the pinnacle of their career that are only consulting with one person- themselves, are completely missing the point.
What those that are in positions of power or thriving must keep in mind is that there’s no future in the bubble.. the bubble is the area you’re in once faced with fewer problems and what have you once in positions of power, and status.
The future thrives when smart and successful people keep an ear to the streets, an ear to community.
Tapping into the very real concerns of others in the world and constructing a way to be a positive and ongoing part of it all is how you get it right. Closing yourself off
to all of the above when you’re capable of being a change maker is where smart people mess up, if you will.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
Marci lived her life against the grain, intentionally.
She never fit inside the box, she always colored outside of the lines, and she knew the power of it all.
She used her ability to be comfortable as the only black woman in many spaces to open eyes, bring others in, and help many along; an easy feat, as she understood what she was here for, and exactly how to use it.
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Image Credits
Images credits, Marci Lundy, Stewart Tucker Lundy
