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The Paradoxes of Racial Justice Work with Susan Sturm
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The Paradoxes of Racial Justice Work with Susan Sturm

In this episode, Jill interviews Prof. Susan Sturm of Columbia Law School. They explore the importance of community and context and doing the challenging work of racial justice. Prof. Sturm shares examples of how the work of racial justice lifts all of us up, not just people who are impacted by racism and oppression, and the importance of using the platforms and privilege that we have.

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How Our Own Wounds Impact Our Interactions with Amber Onteveros

How Our Own Wounds Impact Our Interactions with Amber Onteveros

In this episode, Jill interviews Amber Onteveros, author and advocate for civil rights. They take on the topic of the intersection between spirituality and healing and DEI work. Listen as Amber guides Jill through a deeply personal and profound healing exercise, as an example of the work she does with her clients.

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Communicating Across Lines of Difference with Toni Simmons Henson

Communicating Across Lines of Difference with Toni Simmons Henson

In this episode, Jill interviews Toni Simmons Henson, executive director of The Southeastern Theatre Conference. They focused on the trauma of and challenges of communicating across lines of difference, the impact of making a political statement just by showing up in a room as oneself, and the importance of self-care for women and mothers who tend to give everything of themselves to their families and can forget to prioritize their own needs.

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