One Voice Evolving | Kim Brassor

Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Susan McCuistion, author of "The D Word: 12 Steps to Diversity Recovery."

This segment we talk candidly about the false belief that colorblindness is a virtue.

Join us as we discuss the hidden privileges and underlying racism associated with claiming to be colorblind. It's time to challenge our perspectives as white women and police ourselves for a change.

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This week our guest is Susan McCuistion who holds an M.S. in Statistics from University of Nevada, Las Vegas and is a registered member of the Oneida Nation. Her visionary approach, mathematical mind, and inclusively passionate heart led her to become President of daiOne LLC (spelled d-a-i-O-n-e) anagram of her tribe, daiOne.

Susan is author of the #1 international bestselling book “The D Word: 12 Steps to Diversity Recovery (r)” and pioneered an online conference, New Diversity Summit(tm), even before online conferences were cool. 

I know you’ll enjoy her conversational style and practical application in our 2-part podcast finding a balanced approach to our very personal journeys.

Like, comment, and share! And be sure to visit our website ‘onevoiceevolving.com/resources' for her recommendations. Enjoy!

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In this Special Edition episode, we are honored to have the esteemed Dr. Nikki Lanier who embodies our intent to bring you voices that are raw, real and relatable and able to shift the conversation from head to heart for White women. Dr. Nikki Lanier is all that, and so much more! With over 25 years of career achievements and higher education, her company, Harper Slade, is one of the fastest growing and most highly recognized racial equity advisory firms in the country.

Nikki has also founded two global coaching programs, one for inclined white women who want to become better racial equity advocates in their home, workplace, and community, and the other is a coaching program for professional black women who are in need of ripening and respite.

I know you’ll enjoy hearing from this Keynote Queen; Lover of Grace & Kindness; as she focuses on the stabilization of our economy by helping to create a world where racial equity thrives. Enjoy, like, comment, and share! And be sure to visit our website for additional resources in your journey.

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This week I had a robust conversation with Holly Hartman and it was illuminating! Holly is a super connector and helps women crack the code of communication by making safe containers for women to collect and collaborate both online and in person.

Her approach is rooted in a belief in collaboration over competition, recognizing that by working together, we can achieve far more than we ever could alone. Holly is driven by a genuine desire to bring people and communities together, leveraging our collective strengths to address complex challenges and create positive change.

Holly Hartman is the new Director of RAARE Woman Collective (RAARE: Radical Action Advancing Racial Equity), and currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for The WO Network: Women Leaders of Louisville. Holly is passionate about advancing women's equity and racial equity, and empowering women to lead transformative change.

You’ll love this Episode. Enjoy!

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Welcome to One Voice Evolving podcast where our mission is to reclaim joy in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) spaces. Our goal is to dive deeper than the surface and bring on guests who are raw, real, and relatable, shifting the conversation away from the usual presentations to White women.

As a White woman, my understanding of racism has been shallow and sheltered. The privilege of my skin color has opened doors to me that I once believed were universal rights. It wasn't until later in life that I truly saw the barriers faced by those who do not share my complexion. I acknowledge living in a "white bubble" of privilege that allowed me to flirt with change and retreat to my comfort zone at will, a luxury not afforded to my Black and Brown sisters.

With privilege comes responsibility. White women, including myself, have a crucial role in dismantling racism and advocating for fairness in our societies, communities, and creations. I recognize the imperative to break free from generational constraints and face the reality that has always existed. I am now accountable to use my privilege and influence for good.

My mission is not to convince Black folk that I'm a safe space but to inspire other White women to be safe spaces. What's next? Like, save, subscribe, and share with your communities! Tune in every Friday for new episodes. Let's evolve together.

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