In this week’s conversation, Charity shares what it was like growing up as a Black Indigenous Inuit Yupik woman in a small Alaskan town. She talks about how her parents instilled in her their pride in their respective cultures and how this unwavering self-worth helped her in the face of racism. Despite having been secure in who she was, Charity did not see women who looked like her represented in popular media. This lack of representation is what catalyzed the founding of the Dipping Spoon Foundation and we hear about the organizational vision and the support they offer their recipients. Our conversation also touches on the art of food and the need to create spaces for marginalized voices, battling white supremacy, the importance of asking for help, and Charity’s hopes for the future of the Dipping Spoon Foundation. When we create inclusive spaces in the food industry, we also create places for people to tell their stories and share who they are.

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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

NOCHI

Vital Voices Leadership Incubator

James Beard Foundation

Alex's Lemonade Stand

Scenario Radio

Essence

Vital Voices

Music Credits:

Intro: G3 Music- Track Title: Skyy Bluu

Outro: Evan Ballard- Track Title: Whole