107: Learning, Listening, and Addressing Diversity & Inclusion on the Podcast

In honoring that Black Lives Matter we decided to take a pause on creating a new episode for the past few weeks. It is important to let you -- our listeners -- know that we are in full support of Black Lives Matter, the current protests, and the desperate need for digging in and dismantling the broken systems that allow the murder + trauma of Black individuals.

This week we’re coming together on the podcast to share a little bit about what we’re learning and how we’re addressing diversity & inclusion here on the podcast and in our own lives + businesses.

We are committed to doing the work ONGOING. Listening hard. Learning as much as we can. Working on incorporating following action steps into our business:  commit to partnering with Black guest speakers + podcast guests, featuring + supporting black-owned businesses through the podcast [equipment, graphic design, sharing products we love, etc], Engage in anti-racist education for our team [just two of us now but will continue to do so as it grows].

On this episode of Rebel Heart Radio we chat about…

• how we’re addressing diversity & inclusion on the podcast

• racism + physical health, trauma, health disparities

• health disparities based on race

• leaning into the discomfort

• understanding our privilege

• doing the ongoing work

Resources:

• Purchase audiobooks: https://libro.fm/ [FYI: most printed books are sold-out, but Libro.fm is allowing customers to purchase audiobooks who’s proceeds go directly to black-owned bookstores]

• bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES [Sarah Sophie Flicker & Alyssa Klein created this massive + comprehensive resource list. Please get started here! “This document is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now. Feel free to circulate this document on social media and with your friends, family, and colleagues.” ]

• JUSTICE IN JUNE: Bootcamp but for racial inequality education and action planning. This resource was compiled by Autumn Gupta with Bryanna Wallace’s oversight for the purpose of providing a starting place for individuals trying to become better allies. [Justice in June Fundraiser by Autumn Gupta and Bryanna Wallace : Justice in June https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-in-june]

• Dr. Tee Williams | Foundations of Social Justice, Foundations of Social Justice for FitPros virtual course

• The Conscious Kid Patreon Community. Parenting and education community with numerous resources to help you navigate difficult conversations with kids about race, privilege and more. 

• Raising Anti-Racist Children | Kristen Coggins

• Nedra Tawwab - Therapist + Owner Charlotte NC Therapy, Boundaries Expert

• Chrissy King | Anti-Racism for Wellness Professionals: How to Show up Better [recording not yet available, check back and make sure to sign up for Chrissy’s email list!]

  Reimagining Small Business FREE TOWN HALL MEETING 6/10 3PM PST/6PM EST. “This town hall is about coming together in solidarity to publicly commit to using our power and influence as small business owners to actively make progress in the fight for racial justice and equity.” Sign up here: https://helloseven.co/townhall-2/

• Cassie Kanable | @thenorthwestkitchen

• Rebel Heart Radio | @rebelheartradio

• Genevieve Blair | @gennybbeauty

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