You may know her as the creator of a hashtag and a movement, but Tarana Burke's work didn't just begin in 2017 when the #MeToo movement went viral on social media. Tarana Burke began the Me Too movement in 1997 in Selma, Alabama. Today, Ashlyn sits down with the founder herself to get the full picture and talk about where the movement is headed in dark times. Find out why Tarana describes it as "cutting the toenails off of a dragon" in this interview.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

You may know her as the creator of a hashtag and a movement, but Tarana Burke's work didn't just begin in 2017 when the #MeToo movement went viral on social media. Tarana Burke began the Me Too movement in 1997 in Selma, Alabama. Today, Ashlyn sits down with the founder herself to get the full picture and talk about where the movement is headed in dark times. Find out why Tarana describes it as "cutting the toenails off of a dragon" in this interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may know her as the creator of a hashtag and a movement, but Tarana Burke's work didn't just begin in 2017 when the #MeToo movement went viral on social media. Tarana Burke began the Me Too movement in 1997 in Selma, Alabama. Today, Ashlyn sits down with the founder herself to get the full picture and talk about where the movement is headed in dark times. Find out why Tarana describes it as "cutting the toenails off of a dragon" in this interview.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

We're Trying to Slay a Dragon with Tarana Burke

“Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris” invites guests and listeners alike to open up, share their struggles and triumphs, and explore how being wide open—both on the field and in life—leads to personal and professional growth. Each episode, Ashlyn Harris leads an unfiltered conversation with an influential figure from sports, entertainment, fashion, music, or politics.
In sports, “wide open” signifies a moment of readiness, awareness, and opportunity to make an impact. In the real world, it reflects vulnerability, honesty, and courage to face challenges with authenticity. On this podcast, “wide open” means seizing opportunities, breaking down barriers, and embracing one’s true self.

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“Wide Open with Ashlyn Harris” invites guests and listeners alike to open up, share their struggles and triumphs, and explore how being wide open—both on the field and in life—leads to personal and professional growth. Each episode, Ashlyn Harris leads an unfiltered conversation with an influential figure from sports, entertainment, fashion, music, or politics. In sports, “wide open” signifies a moment of readiness, awareness, and opportunity to make an impact. In the real world, it reflects vulnerability, honesty, and courage to face challenges with authenticity. On this podcast, “wide open” means seizing opportunities, breaking down barriers, and embracing one’s true self.

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