Mindful Mastery for BIPOC Leaders


In today’s fast-moving and often divided world, professionals of BIPOC heritage face the dual challenge of navigating high-stakes environments while managing the emotional weight of underrepresentation, bias, and burnout. Mindful Mastery for BIPOC Leaders is a restorative, empowering masterclass designed to help you meet this moment—with grounded presence and purpose.

Meet Our Facilitators

Gerri Sapinoso - Hudson

Globally Certified Search Inside Yourself Teacher, Mindfulness/Emotional Intelligence Facilitator

Sher Rana

Transformational Mind Coach, Mindfulness Expert. Speaker.

MEET THE Facilitators

Gerri Sapinoso - Hudson


Gerri Sapinoso Hudson is a leadership coach and globally certified Search Inside Yourself facilitator, specializing in mindfulness-based emotional intelligence for modern professionals. Drawing from her own corporate leadership journey and lived experience as a woman of color, she brings a strong DEI lens to her work—creating inclusive, empathy-led spaces where people feel seen and empowered.

Gerri created Vision Bridge Leadership’s signature BLISS Framework™, which blends mindfulness and self-care to help leaders cultivate resilience, clarity, and values-driven impact. Whether working with global organizations or facilitating community-based classes, Gerri is known for her ability to connect deeply, teach authentically, and inspire transformation from the inside out.

Some of the organizations Gerri has worked with include Junior Achievement of South Florida, City of Hollywood, Florida Blue, Chen Medical, Siemens Energy (USA and Mexico), and DHL Consulting. She can also be found in her hometown of Hollywood, FL sharing the benefits of mindfulness at community gatherings.

MEET THE Facilitators

Sher Rana

Sher Rana is a transformational mind coach, mentor, mindfulness teacher, and speaker,.​Her journey began in high-stakes government leadership, using meditation for peak performance and to prevent burnout—until life had bigger lessons. A traumatic brain injury and cancer diagnosis led her to deepen her mindfulness and meditation practice, to heal, rewire her mind and connect with unshakable inner power and peace.​With 20+ years of leadership experience and 15 years of wisdom training, Sher helps high achievers succeed—not through stress and sacrifice, but with clarity, energy, and fulfillment.

Sher has worked with elite leaders and global organizations such as the United Nations, the Government of Canada, and the University of Toronto. Sher served on the Advisory Group for the APEX (Association of Public Sector Executives) and led Canada’s largest mindfulness meditation on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada .​

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​Sher lives in Ottawa, Canada where she enjoys the abundant nature. ​Trained Teacher - Mindful Self-Compassion (UC San Diego School of Medicine) Certified Teacher - Google-born Search Inside Yourself (SIY) Leadership program.

Mindful Mastery for BIPOC Leaders


In today’s fast-moving and often divided world, professionals of BIPOC heritage face the dual challenge of navigating high-stakes environments while managing the emotional weight of underrepresentation, bias, and burnout. Mindful Mastery for BIPOC Leaders is a restorative, empowering masterclass designed to help you meet this moment—with grounded presence and purpose.

This 60-minute interactive session offers a supportive space to reconnect with your inner calm, sharpen your emotional intelligence, and explore tools for more courageous, values-aligned leadership.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How mindfulness strengthens emotional resilience and supports self-leadership

  • Tools to navigate workplace stress and challenge with intention, not reactivity

  • Practices that deepen self-awareness and amplify your ability to lead authentically

  • How compassionate communication helps build trust and clarity in relationships

Why This Matters for You:

When applied consistently, these practices can help you:

  • Lead with greater empathy, focus, and adaptability

  • Recover more quickly from stress and difficult interactions

  • Set clearer boundaries and act with integrity


  • Inspire and influence others with authenticity

What to Expect:

  • A brief guided body scan to arrive fully in the moment

  • A journaling exercise to explore your leadership values

  • A short dyad (partner conversation) for reflection and connection

  • A preview of the full 4-session program:

    The Inner Edge: Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence for Impact

The Facilitators Tips

Embrace "I" Language for Enhanced Emotional Intelligence

One of the key principles of the BLISS Framework I use in my work is “I” language. "I" language is a powerful tool for fostering emotional intelligence. Why? Expressing experiences and emotions from a first-person perspective heightens self-awareness, can build trust, and create a collaborative and respectful space for communication. “I” language encourages vulnerability, allowing me to own my emotions and understand the roots of my discomfort. It empowers me to connect more authentically with others, fostering empathy and understanding, while also respecting individual differences. Embracing "I" language has been a transformational practice for cultivate deeper connections and for my own personal growth. It’s a simple concept, but it’s not always easy! I encourage you to try it out and share any discoveries you find insightful during our time together.

Gerri Sapinoso Hudson

Self-Compassion Is a Leadership Power Move

One of the core pillars of my Inner Mastery framework and coaching high performers is self-compassion. The fierce kind of self-compassion that leaders need when everything’s on the line. Through my toughest times personally and professionally, self-compassion didn’t just keep me going. It sharpened my leadership. It made me more courageous. It taught me that real success isn’t about pushing through—it’s about knowing how to come back to yourself when things break. High-performers often confuse self-compassion with weakness. But it’s the opposite. It ’s a strategic reset. A nervous system recalibration. A moment of truth-telling that says: “I’m still here. And I’m leading from wholeness—not from burnout. ”Try this: Next time the pressure builds, put your hand on your heart and say, “This is hard. But I’ve got me. And I lead better when I lead myself first. ”Self-compassion is not a retreat from power—it’s a return to it. And it’s what makes sustainable success possible.

Sher Rana

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Mindful Mastery for BIPOC Leaders is an educational program intended to support personal growth, mindful leadership, and emotional wellness. Results are not guaranteed. Your progress depends on your individual effort, consistency, and engagement. The content provided is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health, legal, financial, or medical advice.

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