22: Choosing Courage Over Comfort: Time to Speak Up

Today we’re diving headfirst into a topic that we’ve been wrestling with, especially due to some recent events in the news. We’ve found ourselves just a little fired up, and we think that the timing just might be right to jump into a deeper discussion on this subject.

Over the last couple of years, social tensions in the U.S. have brought much needed conversation around the topics of inequity and bias, as we discussed last week with our guest, Dr. Neal Siler. In this episode, we’re expanding on things and pulling back the curtain further on privilege and bias, as we hope to provoke your thinking and inspire you to action.

We believe it’s time to identify our own privilege and move to a place where everyone receives the same type of treatment. Let’s open ourselves up to learn, grow, speak out, and to be an ally!

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In this episode you’ll hear:

• Some of the ways that Stephanie has seen privilege throughout her life [5:17]
  
  
• The intersectionality that exists when we talk about privilege [7:44]
  
  
• Visible and invisible identities, and the power in putting yourself in the other person’s shoes [12:45]
  
  
• What is the very first thing you need to do before you can be an ally and use the privilege you have for good [13:48]
  
  
• White privilege, and why white people often get defensive when it is addressed [14:51]
  
  
• Why we believe that children are strong enough to know the truth and to be a part of this conversation on privilege and bias [19:21]
  
  
• The recent blowback regarding the Supreme Court nomination in our country [24:43]
  
  
• Our thoughts on the recent lawsuit filed against the NFL [32:55]
  
  
• Why staying silent is not the answer when it comes to privilege and bias [44:03]

Links & Resources:

21: Spotlight On Cultural Humility: The Process of Healing with Dr. R. Neil Siler