Don’t Run From This Conversation: Why It’s Important to Talk about Racism and Bias with Diversity and Inclusion Coach, Bianca Wilson
This week's conversation with Bianca Wilson of Say Space is not only raw and real but it's NEEDED. Bianca is passionate about opening up "uncomfortable" conversations around race and does so in a way that is shifting the landscape and creating tangible, impactful CHANGE. In this episode we talk about: *Bianca's early upbringing and the life experiences that sparked activism in her! * Why the race relations classes she took in college changed her perspective of the world * How her company "Say Space" was born and the work she and her partner are doing to create an intentional space for transformative conversations around the blindspots within corporate companies and organizations. * Breaking down Say Space's three pillars around psychological safety (Curiosity Authenticity Responsibility) *The major reasons people have blocks around talking about race and how/why it's important to open up these conversations with friends, family and loved ones * The exclusivity of the wellness space (especially in LA) and what we can do to make it more inclusive and accessible. Why AWARENESS is key! *Why curiosity is SO important and how avoiding conversations around race (in hopes of not saying "the wrong thing") can actually be more harmful than helpful RESOURCES READ: White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism — by Robin DiAngelo Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication – by Oren Jay Sofer It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle — by Mark Wolynn WATCH: How To Overcome Our Bias - Walk Boldly Towards Them (TED Talk) The Mask You Live In (Documentary) LISTEN: Good Ancestor (Podcast) Code Switch (NPR) (Podcast) CONNECT WITH BIANCA AND SAY SPACE www.Say-Space.com LinkedIN Say Space bianca@sayspace.com Bianca's Instagram @emotionalfreedomcoach CONNECT WITH US Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH