In this episode, we talk about how centering ourselves can get in the way of community building. We speak to Adi Mendiola Barreto (he/they), a 2nd generation Mexican and Puerto Rican, trans and non-binary, speaker, advisor, consultant, and strategist, about the work they are leading to challenge and shape people’s perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues. Adi shows us why self-divestment work is important, and challenges us to do deep introspective work as we step into allyship so we can all show up better for one another.

Keep up with Adi on their website: https://www.adibarreto.com/

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