Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & Beyond
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThis show is a collection of real, honest, and sometimes messy conversations between two friends. We’ll explore racism, antiracism, interracial friendship, activism, books, films, and more through our different lived experiences. We’ll offer questions and actions to help you go deeper into your exploration of race & culture, find your own inner disruptor, and be a part of the solution. Occasionally, we’ll bring you interviews with others who are experts in this work so we can learn together and do better.
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S8E8: This is Goodbye (ish) & Thank You!
October 25, 2023 12:03 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB8 seasons, 51 raw, awkward & brave conversations later, we've arrived at our finale. This is definitely not the end of us using our voices to speak up against injustice & work for radical change, just the end of our podcast. We are so grateful for all of you being with us in this work; listening, learning and acting. Be brave & keep it up ya’ll. Listen to hear us talk about Sharing emotional labour between friends How has building this podcast together impacted us each personally? How...
S8E7: Healing Generational Trauma & Breaking from "Stable Misery" with Dr. Lynyetta Willis
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB“Neither you nor your family are broken, you just have habits that need to be.” Today we are joined by Dr. Lynyetta Willis; psychologist, family empowerment coach, speaker, and award-winning author, who helps frustrated families break free from Stable Misery® and unhelpful parenting and partnership patterns. We’re asking; what are the unhelpful stories we tell ourselves, and are these stories different for marginalized communities? Dr. Willis brings so much hope and optimism to her work...
S8E6: Book Bans in Schools: The What and The Why
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBBook bans are increasing at a rapid pace in school districts around the United States. What’s really going on here? Today we are unpacking the motivations for book banning, which books are being banned, and what this means for our communities moving forward. We dive into the challenges of navigating content ‘appropriateness’ as a parent, and the role that fear can play in our decision making. Our homework for you is to research which books are banned in your own state. You might be sur...
S8E5: Building Trust in Organizations
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MB“Fear and trust are the core challenges of our time” - Sage It’s time we talked about trust. Today we explore why Erica & I first decided to trust each other, and how these same principles can be applied to building trust in organisations. This is such an important topic, when we don’t feel safe it’s extremely hard to move forward and create meaningful change. Listen to hear us talk about: When was the first moment that you trusted someone? Different types of trust Steps to bui...
S8E4: Systematic Racism
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB“You cannot heal what you have not diagnosed. You cannot repair what you do not see.” - Isabel Wilkerson Today we’re bringing it back to basics. What do we mean when we refer to “systematic racism”, and how is this different than racism on the individual level? Join us today as we unpack the realities of ‘racism by design’, and what are we really going to do about it in this lifetime. Listen to hear us talk about: Defining systematic, structural and institutionalised racism Exampl...
S8E3: Using Somatics to Reclaim Our Agency. With Maria-Victoria Albina.
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBToday we are joined by the outstanding María-Victoria Albina; Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide. In this lively conversation, we dive into the nature of the oppressive systems we live in, how they require us to disconnect us from our bodies and why it is such a radical act to reconnect to a feeling of safety within ourselves. Listen to hear us talk about: Our current systems demand/require us to be disconne...
S8E2: Hope Against All Odds
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBAre you finding it hard to stay optimistic lately? Our positivity has been having a beatdown too. In this episode, Sage reaches out to Erica for support and guidance through a difficult time, and we discuss strategies for restoring a sense of hope and agency amidst times that can feel quite disempowering. Listen to hear us talk about What does it take to keep having hope? Strategies for regaining a sense of agency Allowing and accepting emotions Acknowledging the difficulty of li...
S8E1: Black Hair and Black History Month
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBWelcome back to Race, Culture & Beyond. Get ready for a whole new season of awkward, fun and courageous conversations. Today we’re sharing what we’ve been noticing and thinking about in our break from the show, and setting the scene for some of the incredible guests we’ll have on the show this season. Listen to hear us talk about Hair and race Being aware of spaces and places where racism operates Radical rest: rest as resistance, activism Performative allyship Black representati...
S7E7: Friendship Across Race with the Humanize Podcast Hosts
October 11, 2022 06:40 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBAnd this brings Season 7 to a close! For our final episode, we are joined by Humanize Podcast hosts Courthney Russell Jr. and Emily Braucher. These two use their podcast as a platform for social justice, engaging in honest conversations about race, and not shying away from uncomfortable, vulnerable, messy terrain. What an absolute pleasure to have this pair on our show, make sure you check out their podcast! Listen to hear us talk about - How Courthney & Emily began working together ...
S7E6: Race & Roe Overturned
October 04, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBWe are vacillating between resignation and rage in the wake of the Roe v. Wade decision. We recorded this episode on June 28. This is a heavy and raw conversation. You will hear us dive into uncomfortable terrain and uncover the nuances in our own belief systems. This is a harrowing time. Don’t forget to reach out and lean on your support networks, find healthy outlets for your emotions, and be an advocate and ally for those most experiencing the gravity of these decisions. Resources and ...
S7E5: The What and Why of Truth and Reconciliation
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MB"Own the history, tell the truth, sit with the discomfort”. Since our chat with Amy Hunter last week, we haven’t been able to stop thinking about Truth and Reconciliation. In this episode we take a deep dive into its history, and applications, and what it would mean for the U.S to adopt its own T&R process. Listen to hear us talk about: - Truth and reconciliation: what does it really mean? - Does the U.S. need a T&R commission? - Feeling personally attacked: this isn’t abo...
S7E4: Amy Hunter on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work
September 20, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MB“Not everything I’ve tried has worked, I just have forgotten about the things that didn’t work.” - Amy Hunter This woman will blow your mind. We are so blessed to have had this conversation with Amy Hunter, it went completely off-script in the best possible way. Amy is ‘Miss Optimism’, a relentless trier. She speaks in possibility. She motivates us to do better, to reach higher, to dream bigger. Thank you Amy. We hope you are all as inspired by this conversation as we are. Listen to ...
S7E3: Dr. Andrea Kane on Racism, Education, and Hope
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBWe are joined today by none other than THE Dr. Andrea M Kane, one of the most courageous & bold women we know, working tirelessly to transform the public education system. Wow, you are in for a treat. Listen to hear us talk about: - What is educational equity? - Savior complex in teaching environments is a disservice: the fine line between coddling and supporting. - Why teachers must unpack their own biases if they want to truly support their students - Sustainability in act...
S7E2: Rita Brent: On Being a Black, Queer, Musician and Comedian from Mississippi
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBSeason 7 continues to bring phenomenal guests and conversations. We have an incredible guest on this episode, whom we “met” at a live comedy show in Austin, TX. She is bold and honest, unafraid to speak to injustices and is just damn funny. We are such big fans of Rita Brent and we are beyond excited that she is joining us today. Listen to hear us talk about: - How the places we live can cultivate (or hinder) our talents. - Using curse words: when are they necessary, and when d...
S7E1: Bridgerton, The Oscar’s Slap, THE Kentanji Brown Jackson, and Disrupting the Construction Industry
May 12, 2022 00:33 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBWELCOME to Season 7! We’re so excited to be back with all of you. There’s so much happening in the world that we want to discuss and share with you, it’s hard to know where to begin. In this episode, we’re talking about the return of Bridgerton, the Supreme Court nominee hearings for Kentanji Brown Jackson, and the Oscars slap that’s got lots of folks talking. Listen to hear us talk about: The amazing Shonda Rhimes and Bridgerton’s drama and disruption Sage’s experience presentin...
S6E12: Duality and Paradox: A Season In Review
February 02, 2022 11:43 - 50 minutes - 39.2 MBWelcome to the final episode in Season 6 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are closing out the season and reflecting on our learnings in addition to celebrating our guests. We are highlighting powerful moments from each episode and our takeaways. We will be taking a break to rest and plan out the next season but we will be back! Until then: Follow on Instagram and ask us a question!! Keep learning! Keep reflecting! Stay curious and compassionate...
S6E11: New Year's Reflections on Paradoxical Emotions and Black Girl Hair
January 27, 2022 03:43 - 39 minutes - 30.8 MBWelcome to Season 6 Episode 11 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are reflecting on the year and exploring the paradigms we have found ourselves in. We are sharing about the dueling experiences we have found ourselves in and the emotions and lessons surrounding them. We also encourage you to ask and answer the same questions for yourself: Where are your dualities and paradoxes in your life? Where are you resisting? Where can you give yourself permission to...
S6E10: Lived Experiences and Bi-Cultural Identity with Nadia Ali
January 12, 2022 11:41 - 48 minutes - 38.1 MBToday’s guest is a close friend and colleague who leads with purpose and compassion. Nadia Ali is a change-maker who isn’t afraid to call you in while exuding kindness and intention. Nadia brings her full cultural self into all of her interactions and is dedicated to inclusivity and equity as a thread throughout her life and work. Some favorite quotes: “That's my passion, how do we, how do we create spaces for our kiddos across our communities to feel confident in their identities a...
S6E9: How to Have Hard Conversations and the Paradox of Relationships
December 23, 2021 18:28 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBWelcome to Season 6 Episode 9 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are delving into how to have hard conversations around the holiday table, whether it be with close friends, family, or anyone in between. Tune in as we break down the 5 C’s for having Connected Conversations. Clean Clear Courageous Compassionate Connected So what do we/you do with all of this? Keep learning! Keep reflecting! Stay curious and compassionate. Thank you thank ...
S6E8: Celebrating The Holidays: Culture within Culture
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBWelcome to Season 6 Episode 8 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today is all about the holidays and in this episode we are talking about the role culture plays within the holiday season. Tune in as we discuss: Our personal holiday traditions both growing up and now Making space and having difficult conversations during the holidays Food as a representation of culture and more So what do we/you do with all of this? Keep learning! Keep reflecting! Stay ...
S6E7: The Meet Up: Experiences of A White Woman and A Black Woman
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 33.1 MBWelcome to Season 6 Episode 7 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are reflecting on our epic meetup trip this past weekend. Tune in as we discuss: The range of emotions that came up throughout our trip Navigating sightseeing in Dripping Springs, TX Our trip to the Rum Distillery and the Comedy House Experiencing our trip as a white woman and a black woman So what do we/you do with all of this? Keep learning! Keep reflecting! Stay curious and c...
S6E6: Comedy, Cancel Culture, and Dave Chappelle
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome to Season 6 Episode 6 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are finally tackling the topic of Cancel Culture and Dave Chappelle. We discuss: What Cancel Culture is and who really cares about it Dave Chappell: why we love him and why some people don’t The role of comedy is race conversations So what do we/you do with all of this? Keep learning! Keep reflecting! Stay curious and compassionate. Thank you thank you for listening to the sho...
S6E5: Racism on Old TV Shows and How We Keep Learning
November 03, 2021 10:02 - 42 minutes - 33.7 MBWelcome to Season 6 Episode 5 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are going back in time and talking about Racism on old TV shows and how we use this as a catalyst and tool to continue learning. We discuss: The lessons that can still be learned from outdated shows Navigating what we watch, how we watch responsibly, what we learn from our watching and how times have changed Our own personal learning journeys We also delve further and share our thoughts ...
S6E4: Schools, Authentic Leadership, and Black Women Entrepreneurs with Dr. Shenelle DuBose
October 13, 2021 14:47 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBToday’s guest offers so much passion, purpose, wisdom, and humor. The amazing Dr. Shenelle Dubose shows up authentically in everything she does, including her honest and open sharing on this episode. Shenelle isn’t afraid to tell you what she thinks and to do the hard work required to create real change. Some favorite quotes: “A part of the work is disruption. We’re in a system that wasn’t built for Black and Brown children.” “Are you going to keep stepping back in fear? Or are y...
S6E3: Great Leadership IS Inclusive Leadership
October 07, 2021 04:12 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MBWelcome to Season 6 Episode 3 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. Today we are talking about Inclusive Leadership and asking: What does it mean to be an inclusive leader? What are some of the challenges of inclusive leadership? How do you know if you are an inclusive leader? We also delve further and share our thoughts and experiences on: What inclusive leadership looks like in action, sharing examples and lessons learned. What it feels like to be excluded...
S6E2: Using Theater for Social Justice: Inclusive Leadership and Beyond
September 29, 2021 11:23 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBWelcome to Season 6 Episode 2 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast. On today’s episode, we are joined by Trent Norman of Affinity Arts Consulting as we discuss improving human connection and advancing Social Justice through the art of Theatre. Trent Norman (he/his/him/they/them/theirs) has a history of Diversity & Inclusion work; As a student activist, he created the (1) Black Students Organization at Fort Lewis College, (2) UCAP (United Coalition Against Prejudice) –...
S6E1: “I’m not racist!” Real Talk on “Me and White Supremacy”
September 22, 2021 12:17 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBWelcome back! We are officially kicking off Season 6 of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast and we are beyond excited. Our break was much needed and we are back and ready to continue these important conversations. In today's episode, we delve in learning and how we learn. We talk about the proess of learning in regards to reading, shows, films, and also in our work with organizations and schools. We ask ourselves: “How do we learn?” “How do we teach and apply our learn...
S5E12: Celebration, Rest and Resistance
July 07, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else's survival guide”. Berney Brown Welcome to the last episode of season 5! Today's episode of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversation Podcast is a significant celebration of how much we have accomplished in 5 seasons of speaking up and contributing to the conversation on racism. We are delighted to announce we have produced 24 episodes which have been listened to by 3070 people all o...
S5E11: Exploring Poetry, Storytelling, Pain, and Race in Black Culture
June 30, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBWelcome back to another episode of Race, Culture & Beyond, A Naked Conversation Podcast! In today’s episode, we have an exceptional guest with us who will share with us all about her journey towards becoming a poet and how her writing has a special connection with religion, childhood, trauma, and racism. Dr. Rochelle Robinson-Dukes is a professor at the city college of Chicago, where she teaches literature and English composition. She has been published in African American Review, Another ...
S5E10: Juneteenth, Awkward Opportunities and Black Joy
June 23, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBHello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of Naked Conversations! Today’s episode will be a review of many important matters happening at the moment. As most of our episodes begin, we will be speaking about what we’re currently into: Ramy on Hulu Dave Chapelle The prophets, a novel by Robert Jones Jr. We will also be discussing awkward moments, for instance, how Sage found herself in a teenage theater play and found it offensive for herself and her son, who watched it with h...
S5E9: Make Money: DIY Investing with Angela Matthews
June 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBWelcome to the Race, Culture, and Beyond podcast! On the ninth episode of the series, we are joined by Angela Matthews. Angela is a DIY investment coach and strategist. As the founder of The Happy Investor Method, her goal is to make investing accessible and fun for all. As an experienced investor and investment trainer, she’s conducted workshops, seminars, and one-on-one coaching with thousands of individuals and businesses. Angela’s mission is to help powerful people experience powerful ...
S5E8: Nikita Burks-Hale: An Imperfect Journey of Coming Out, Expressing Anger and Building a Business Empire.
June 02, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBThank you for joining another episode of Race, Culture, and Beyond! For today’s episode, we will be joined by a very inspiring, smart, and committed to making a difference guest who is also very close to our hearts, Nikita Burks-Hale! Nikita is the CEO and head creative of JourneyGirl Magic Productions which is a podcast production company that supports and empowers women of color as a unique voice through the masses of podcasting. Nikita is also the host of two podcasts, JourneyGurl Mag...
S5E7: Mirna Valerio: Breaking Boundaries on Size, Race, and Running
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBIn today’s episode, we have an incredible guest who is a brilliant and brave disruptor, with a huge smile and infectious personality. Mirna Valerio is a native of Brooklyn, NY, a former educator, and cross-country coach, ultramarathoner, author of the Amazon bestselling memoir, A Beautiful Work in Progress, and antiracism educator. Although she began running in high school, she recommitted to the sport after a health scare in 2008 and started her blog Fatgirlrunning—about her experiences ...
S5E6: Black Enough? Woke Enough?
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBWelcome to the sixth episode of our fifth season of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversations Podcast! In today’s episode, we will be talking a little bit about the Derek Chauvin trial and the bitter-sweet feeling over it. Even though the verdict leaves us with relief and sweet emotion, the fact that we have so much more work to do regarding racism is the bitter part of it. We will also be discussing what it is like to have a “Black card” and how easily it can feel like we’re losing...
S5E6: Equity & Education: Black Enough? Woke Enough?
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBWelcome to the sixth episode of our fifth season of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversations Podcast! In today’s episode, we will be talking a little bit about the Derek Chauvin trial and the bitter-sweet feeling over it. Even though the verdict leaves us with relief and sweet emotion, the fact that we have so much more work to do regarding racism is the bitter part of it. We will also be discussing what it is like to have a “Black card” and how easily it can feel like we’re losing...
S5E5: Equity & Education: Can Schools Fix Racism?
April 30, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 33.1 MBWelcome to a new episode of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversations Podcast. In today’s episode, our special guest Amy Nelson will share with us her thoughts on racism and education. Amy Nelson (she/her/hers) works full-time supporting schools and school leaders with equity-focused school improvement and developing authentic partnerships with families and the community. She is a scholar-activist, racial justice advocate, and youth organizer. Amy is currently pursuing a Doctoral d...
S5E4: Engaging with Issues of Race in our Daily Lives: The What and the So What
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MBIn today's episode, we have a very particular conversation around Black-ish, an American sitcom television series created by Kenya Barris. Black-ish generates a conversation through the lens of race in daily life and makes us question if comedy is an effective way of talking about what truly matters. We share: A brief description of the scene that got us talking about a sitcom's impact on a serious matter like race. What we felt while watching it. Was it okay to laugh? How humor m...
S5E3: Fighting Fatigue: Balancing exhaust and energy in the quest to eradicate racism
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode we continue our conversation around colorism in addition to balancing fatigue and exhaustion in our everyday life with doing the work to eradicate racism while practicing self care. For our culture topic today, we delve into “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Brenett and its representation of how we view color. We share: Navigating feeling tired and wanting space The balance point between rest and action How we are keeping the work going while cultivating self care Ou...
S5E2: Boulder Grocery Store Shootings, Solidarity and Solutions
April 01, 2021 01:15 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBThis episode was a tough one. Sage and Erica mourn the recent mass shooting in a Boulder grocery store, just around the corner from Sage’s home. They discuss what it means to stand in solidarity and allow space for grief, while also working toward solutions. In this episode we share: The potential racial backlash from the tragedy How to talk to kids about the complicated factors in these horrific acts of violence Our feelings and perspectives that are showing up as we process the rec...
S5E1: Oprah’s Meghan & Harry Interview, Colorism and Courage
March 24, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBSage and Erica stumble through another naked conversation, reliving watching Oprah’s explosive interview with Harry and Meghan and digging into the ugly roots of colorism while throwing shade on the systems that created it. Then Sage makes a bold discovery and an apology. In this episode we share: A moment of silence for victims of the shootings and violence against Asian-Americans Reflections on Meghan Markle’s courage to fight the cowardice of racism The plot of the patriarchy to di...
S4E12: Who Gets to Be Angry and Who Doesn't?
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, we look at our unique experiences in expressing anger and explore what they have shown us about: White anger and privilege How anger is a universal emotion, but not universally acceptable to express What makes us angry, and what we choose to do about it (or not) Masking or suppressing Black anger to “make White people comfortable”, to keep a job, to stay safe Using anger to activate curiosity and change Let’s connect: Like what you hear? Please subscribe to Naked...
S4E11: Race, Money, and Generational Wealth with Iffy Ibekwe
March 03, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBOn today’s show we welcome our first guest of the season - the brilliant attorney Ifeoma Ibekwe - who specializes in estate planning for women of color. We discuss: How a budding studio artist became an attorney How being the child of immigrant parents impacted her career Generational wealth, its importance, and the connection to worthiness The historical systems that work against Black Americans creating generational wealth The power of land ownership for generations to come Tha...
S4E10: Racism, Our Health, and COVID
February 24, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBWelcome back! A topic we’ve been putting off because it feels daunting, but it’s showing up again and again with Covid and Vaccine distribution... Racism as a social determinant of health. If you are a person of color, your health can be impacted on a personal and institutional level. We discuss: What are social determinants of health and how does racism fit in? Covid cases and deaths in communities of color Our personal experiences with health and race Institutional issues we’ve ex...
S4E9: Black History Month and the NFL Super Bowl Ads
February 17, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss Black History Month and what we are into this week. We discuss: The Super Bowl ads and the NFL’s promise to contribute towards ending systemic racism… what do we think of this? Is imperfect action for antiracism better than no action at all? The story behind Black History Month observance and how it’s not the endpoint. Black History education (and lack thereof) in schools. Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these con...
S4E8: Microaggressions: Death by 1,000 Cuts
February 10, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode we discuss microaggressions - what the term means and how they show up in real life. We share: What are microaggressions? Culture curiosity vs. causing harm through microaggressions Sage shares her role in a microaggression experience in college that broadened her awareness Erica shares how microaggressions have impacted her and how/when she’s responded to them What you can do to avoid causing harm through microaggressions Thank you for listening to the show. It i...
S4E7: You Don’t See Color? The Problem with Color Blindness and Racism
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, we delve more into anti-racism by discussing color blindness. We also talk about the effects the inauguration had on the BIPOC community and what we did on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. In this episode we share: What does being color blind mean when it comes to race? Color blind theory myth busting What color blindness is not Color blind vs. color brave Examples of the harm that color blindness can cause Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an hono...
S4E6: Who Says If You’re An Ally or Not?
January 27, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, we honor Sage’s dad and his legacy. We also talk about the new hit series Bridgerton on Netflix and go deeper into antiracism while exploring the term allyship. We share: What we liked and didn’t like about the Bridgerton series The definition of allyship: what it is and what it is not What is considered true allyship? Being an ally vs. centering as white people Being an ally vs. saviorship Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these...
S4E5: The mob at the Capitol, unconscious bias, and 'failing' the IAT
January 20, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBThere has been a lot going on these last couple of weeks in the world and we are ready to talk about it. We hone in on what happened at the Capitol and how conscious bias and unconscious lead to it In this episode we share: Discussing the difference between conscious bias and unconscious bias Unconscious bias is a powerful force Lack of security preparedness at the Capitol Erica discussed her Implicit Association Test (IAT) assessment results Thank you for listening to th...
S4E4: What Does Antiracism Mean to Us, and What is it Anyway?
January 13, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat is Antiracism about anyway? We dive into its meaning and reflect on the teachings of Ibram X. Kendi, author and director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University. In this episode we share: Erica defines what anti-racism is The difference between not being racist and anti-racism How all of us can be an antiracist Erica discuss her struggles speaking up and blending in How you can do something both on a policy level and personal level Thank you tha...
S4E3: What We're Feeling about the 2020 Election Madness
January 06, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBToday we are exploring our election agony In this episode we share: Navigating the hard feelings (confusion, hurt, disgust, sadness) through this time Seeking to process the implied ideals of the voting outcome Healing, recovery, undoing harm, the power of the F word Raising kids in these political times Thank you thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work. Xo...