Jennifer Beatty is a social psychology Ph.D. student at Washington University in St. Louis. She tests interventions to reduce stigma, prejudice, and bias. She is also a certified Dare to Lead facilitator with Dr. Brené Brown and works on their Belonging Co-Creation team to operationalize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Jenn also holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology degree from The University of Pennsylvania. Before beginning her Ph.D., she worked as a research coordinator at Wharton People Analytics with Adam Grant, Angela Duckworth, Cade Massey, and Matthew Bidwell in culture, careers, and character in work contexts. Jenn also has a bachelor’s degree with honors in Psychology and Theatre from The George Washington University. Upon graduation, she joined Teach for America and taught 8th grade English in Philadelphia where she won multiple awards. She also holds a Master of Science in Education from The University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education.

In this episode Jenn shares about her experience of calling and how it has lead her path of growth.  We talk about her current research in cognitive bias, the essential nature of courage, vulnerability in relationships, and how prioritizing a full life allows each of us to contribute that which we are called to do.

Books mentioned in this episode: 

My Grandmother's Hands

The Body Keeps the Score

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