Constructive Discomfort

Today, we honor Hank Aaron for his greatness on the baseball field and, more impressively, his grace off of it. I worry that his legacy will be sanitized and America will intentionally forget and leave out its white supremacist and racist ugliness demonstrated toward Aaron and his family as he approached and shattered Babe Ruth's hallowed homerun record. I explore some of the possible reasons why America was so disgusted with Aaron's pursuit of America. 

This week, I share some thoughts that are on my mind - the importance of community and how Covid challenges it, the significance of "know your place," and a reflection about Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy. Take a listen and add your thoughts in the comment section. 

The attack on the Capitol building was a gross display of white supremacy, white privilege, and white rage and, more significantly, highlights that America is not better than this moment. It demonstrated the underbelly of our society that is ever-present and dangerous. In this episode, I break down the vocabulary and illustrate how the attack exemplifies them. Lastly, I mention Kyle Rittenhouse and how he's an individual example of these frameworks. 

Welcome to 2021! Hope that this year brings you joy and adventure! Learn how the phrase, "Constructive Discomfort," will anchor the year because it encourages us to stretch beyond our comfort zone. 

In Unapologetic, Charlene Carruthers writes "All people must see themselves in the work and have something at stake." This episode explores what's at stake for me with my involvement in equity work and asks you to consider the question.  

Recent comment from President Obama cause us to think about relationships and our need to become architects of our environment.

About a year ago, I came up with an idea to start a podcast. In my first recorded and published episode, I explore what was holding me back and what made me move forward with the idea. Thanks for taking the time to listen.