One Voice Evolving

Today our topic is “Courageous Discomfort: how to have important brave life-changing conversations about race and racism.

Our guest is Shanterra McBride who is an international teacher speaker author and preacher with expertise in youth development diversity and inclusion. Over a decade ago she founded Marvelous University working with young people from all backgrounds on life coaching, success planning, mentorship and leadership development. She also engages adults with youth to ensure that they are well equipped and trusted allies in the lives of young people.

Courageous Discomfort the book is written by a black woman and a white woman who ask and answer 20 common uncomfortable but critical questions about racism. Many people struggle to have honest conversations about race even those who consider themselves allies or identify as anti-racist.

For anyone who wants to have better more productive discussions, Courageous Discomfort is an empowering handbook that teaches you how to do just that Shantera and co-author Rosalind Weisman also have published a 52 week journal for reflection and to take appropriate action and it's a wonderful a self-study course or something that you can share with small group in your community. Shanterra’s purpose in life is to mend motivate and empower people young and young at heart to believe they are without reservation completely marvelous. And that is our desire for you So whether you are young or young at heart

Come and join us for this impressive conversation and check out our website at www.onevoiceevolving.com/resources for more.

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This week our guest is author Melody LeBaron who wrote “Transforming Death: Creating Sacred Space.” She brings a distinct background and describes how the intersection of privilege, patriarchy, and colonialism intersect with her spirituality and activism in today's world.

The unique part is the intersection of the grief work that she has done on end of life, and the way that we experience that grief in our bodies, both individually and communally, in our societal constructs, constructs whether that's patriarchy or colonialism, or racism or religion. And we talk about all of those things, and the intersection and the evolution of a life through all of that, and how that makes us uniquely equipped today to make a difference in advancing racial equity in our lifetime.

Melody specializes in helping white women feel motivated to explore their own consciousness and release. Old conditioning. She explains practical ways through somatic healing or body work for clearing grief in our individual and collective pain. We know you'll appreciate her no-nonsense approach to advancing true racial equity in our lifetime.

Please like comment, share and subscribe, and be sure to visit our website site and be sure to visit our website at www.onevoiceevolving.com/resources for her recommendations.

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Our topic for today is Raising Children in a Racist World. Meet Tracey Butler-Johnson. Tracey has been drawn to this work for as long as she can remember. We talk about how she was raised in Brooklyn and how she met her husband and how their family navigated interracial marriage, and then how they are raising their child in a very liberal part of DC.

And yet still at the age of 3 their child was exposed to racism. Tracey is known for her TikTok presence and that was where I first stumbled across her. She is direct and unapologetically for racial equity and empathy along the way. I love her presentation; I love her smile; and we agree that white people in America need to acknowledge how deeply embedded white supremacy culture is in the United States and that there are ways to deconstruct that in our families in our homes, in our organizations, our churches, and our workplaces.

And so how do we recognize it? Where do we get support and how do we undo it in our lifetime?

Join us for the conversation. Take notes.

There'll be resources at the end and you can always find resources on our webpage at onevoiceevolving.com. We hope you'll join us and enjoy the podcast and make sure that you like comment and share with your friends and family. Enjoy!

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Join me in this raw and relatable video as I give you a glimpse into my life behind the scenes. Discover how I navigate the joys and challenges of advocating for racial equity while juggling multiple responsibilities. Stay tuned for insights and inspiration on making a difference in your day-to-day life.

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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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