Protect Your Peace w/ Elaine Welteroth

In this powerful episode of *Woman Evolve*, host Sarah Jakes Roberts sits down with Elaine Welteroth to explore the transformative journey of protecting one's peace, embracing authenticity, and redefining 'going rogue' in a world that demands constant performance. The conversation begins with Sarah reflecting on her own experience of going rogue when her wig fell off during a sermon—symbolizing the vulnerability and courage required when life forces you to step into your truth. She and Elaine then dive into the deeper spiritual and emotional work of transformation: change that comes not from obligation, but from deep conviction rooted in the heart. Elaine shares her personal journey of becoming tired of who she was, which led to a heart-level shift that fueled her purpose. She recounts her early childhood memory of not seeing herself in magazines, a moment that foreshadowed her mission to create inclusive spaces in media as the youngest Black editor-in-chief at *Teen Vogue*. Now, as a mother and advocate, Elaine has pivoted to founding the Birth Fund, a campaign to improve maternal health outcomes for Black women by expanding access to midwifery care—highlighting how true impact comes from focusing on one calling with intention. The episode culminates in a profound discussion about the courage it takes to step back, rest, and protect one’s peace, especially when societal expectations demand constant visibility and activism. Both women affirm that evolution isn't about abandoning past dreams, but about expanding them with wisdom, discernment, and grace.