In this week’s solo episode, I do my best to address what’s going on in the world following the murder of George Floyd (and Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and . . . ), sharing more about my experience and offering some thoughts and next steps I’ve been exploring.

As a biracial American woman, I live in a Black body and I benefit from a whole lot of privilege, including white privilege. I think that's important to start with because it obviously influences everything I have to say and how I show up in the world.

I also want to note that this episode centers a lot of my experience, and much of the conversation is directed toward other people with white privilege or internalized racism.

For all of the reasons I just shared, this episode is a little more off the cuff. It’s just me talking to you.

I felt that it was important to share directly from my heart, my thoughts, my feelings, because that’s all I know. I know my own experience, my own learning (and unlearning), and my own commitment to where I go next.

In today’s episode, I dive deeper into:

• My background and personal experience as a biracial Black woman in America

• What I’ve experienced (and why) over the last few weeks

• What I’m learning (and unlearning) about white privilege, white supremacy, the roots of racism, and how I’ve unwittingly perpetuated this system

• The big life lessons — which apply to this moment, but also all aspects of life — that I’m currently remembering and integrating

• Where I’ve messed up (with this podcast, in particular) . . . 

• . . . and my current commitments to do better.

• And, as always, so much more!

It’s my hope that something in this episode will connect with you, will touch you, will inspire you to make your own commitment to do better — for the Black community and for humanity. 

Thank you for listening.