Ever been in a room where everyone looked like you, but you still felt out of place? This week, I sat down with racial equity coach Annie Gichuru who candidly shared her experiences as a black migrant woman in Australia and the challenges she encountered navigating the space. She draws from her personal journey to craft transformational sessions teaching racial equity to online entrepreneurs, shedding light on the covert racism that persists even in the most unlikely spaces.

We also delved into the thick of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and the unique hurdles people of color face in the online business world. Annie's insights help debunk common misconceptions about DEI and highlights how even our best intentions can unconsciously bolster harmful systems.

Finally, we waded into the delicate territory of language and how it can be weaponized to perpetuate systemic oppression. In our discussion, Annie dissected the contexts and misuses of terms like 'woke', 'racism', 'apartheid', 'white feminism', and 'critical race theory'. In her bid to foster understanding, Annie shared her groundbreaking project, the Racial Awareness Glossary, and her plans for an inclusive language course. Tune in for this enlightening exchange as we confront these critical issues head-on.

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