Come Get Your White People

Wanda talks about the university students who have been actively protesting the genocide happening in Palestine. She discusses the ways they are being shown how low down White Supremacy can be once it marks you as being subhuman. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses the ways in which professional spaces default to the ideologies of Whiteness. She shares why we should extract Whiteness from professionalism, and what it will take to get there. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks about Beyonce's new album, Cowboy Carter, and how two things can be true at the same time. Hear Wanda's opinion of the album along with a discussion about Black capitalism and why it is not the answer for liberation. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda is joined by PLA participant, Kristen Herman. Kristen shares everything PLA has given her, why she loves the program, and how she has bonded with everyone in her cohort. Kristen explains that she was initially intimidated about joining PLA, but now she is so glad she did. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses soul loss and genocide and explains why you need the Practice Liberation Academey. She shares how PLA helps reconnect you to your own humanity, which is a part of soul retrieval. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda continues her conversation with Maria Williams Howard, a participant from Cohort 2 of the Practice Liberation Academy. Maria talks about the fears she had before joining PLA, what makes PLA unique, and what she would say to others who are considering joining PLA. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks with Maria Williams Howard, a participant from Cohort 2 of the Practice Liberation Academy. As Cohort 2 wraps up, Maria shares her perspective about participating. Hear why she calls it a life changing experience. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks about the intersection of White Women, genocide, and the wellness industry. She encourages you to check in with your favorite influencers. Consider what they have asked you to do that will allow you to disrupt current systems that directly impact one's health and wellness. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda continues the discussion about race hustling. She asks why a Black woman being compensated for her labor is so upsetting to a system that is sustained by violence. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses the concept of "race hustling" and how recent accusations are examples of extinction bursts. Some people are struggling to come to terms with the fact that Whiteness is not impressive to everyone. So keep going, we must be doing something right! Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

As we enter Black History Month, Wanda explains why she's not creating new content to teach White People about Black history. She challenges everyone to celebrate Black History month out loud everywhere you go. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses the recent outrage over the Barbie movie and the convenience of white feminism. White Women have shown, yet again, that they have the power to create change but are not interested in change happening. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

We are tired…for so many reasons. Wanda checks in on you and asks you to consider what you need right now. Take care of yourself and take the rest you need to divest from a system that only wins if you allow yourself to be sacrificed. Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Lissa Swan is on the podcast to share her journey to liberation. She explains how she transitioned from the corporate world to entrepreneur life and discusses the work she did, and continues to do, to unravel White Supremacy. When is it going to be your turn to work towards liberation for all? Join the Anti-Oppressive Supervision Program at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/anti-oppressive-supervision Join the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy® Online Course at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/able-course Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

As we start 2024, Wanda shares where things stand. She explains what the barriers are to liberation and how we can get there. If you are interested in liberation, it is time to take action. Pick which side of history you want to be on and move in that direction. Join My First 20K at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/first-20k Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

For the 100th episode of Come Get Your White People, Wanda and Lissa come together to discuss their experience with the podcast so far. They share funny stories, impactful lessons, fan favorites, and talk about what this project means to them. Thank you for your support of the show! Join My First 20K at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/first-20k Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda is joined by members of the SOAR Collective who talk about their mission to mobilize advocates to demand accountability and revolutionize the way anti-violence organizations operate. They discuss their origin story and how they use an anti-oppression and anti-racism lens to support victim service advocates while reimagining the movement. Learn more about the SOAR Collective at thesoarcollective.org or follow them on Instagram @thesoarcollective. Join My First 20K at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/first-20k Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda goes on a rant and discusses why the powerful people you admire are not calling a cease fire. As we are in the middle of several genocides, hear what you can do to fight and to hold people accountable. As we approach Episode 100, we want to hear from you! Email [email protected] to let us know which episode is your favorite. Join My First 20K at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/first-20k Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks about the #MyFirst20K campaign and introduces the 8-week program designed exclusively for entrepreneurs who haven't crossed the $20K sales mark yet. Hear how this program came to be and how its tried-and-true method can work for you. As we approach Episode 100, we want to hear from you! Email [email protected] to let us know which episode is your favorite. Join My First 20K at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/first-20k Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda shares her realization about rest and what it means in relation to liberation. Listen to hear how rest is necessary and how it plays a part in getting to the ultimate goal of liberation for all. As we approach Episode 100, we want to hear from you! Email [email protected] to let us know which episode is your favorite. Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda acknowledges that the world is on fire and that the holiday season can be hard to navigate. She encourages you to rest and to betray White Supremacy. As we approach Episode 100, we want to hear from you! Email [email protected] to let us know which episode is your favorite. Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda and Lyndsey Godwin continue their conversation about what happens when White Supremacy uses organized religion as a tool to sustain itself. Lyndsey gives an overview of the history of Christianity with cultural context, and where we can go from here. Connect with Lyndsey on Instagram @lynsvike. Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda is joined by Lyndsey Godwin for a discussion about the relationship that exists between White Supremacy and Christianity. Lyndsey shares her experience with religion and they talk about the impact of Whiteness on Christianity over time. Learn more about Soul Force at soulforce.org. Connect with Lyndsey on Instagram @lynsvike. Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks with Dr. Sarah L. Webb, the founder and owner of Colorism Healing. Dr. Webb shares her experience with colorism and why she is on a mission to address colorism in a variety of ways. Watch Dr. Webb as a roundtable facilitator for Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Learn more about Colorism Healing at colorismhealing.com and on Instagram @colorismhealing. Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda is joined by Regina Jackson and Saira Rao, co-founders of Race 2 Dinner, to talk about their work and having tough conversations with White women about their racism and oppression. Learn more about Race 2 Dinner at race2dinner.com and on Instagram @race2dinner. Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks with Syanne Centeno-Bloom, an autistic activist and disabled model, about the work she is doing. Syanne shares about her experiences and why she is so committed to social change. Learn more about Syanne on Instagram @syannebloom. Listen to the Unveiling Democracy Podcast. Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda is joined by another Black Woman Entrepreneur, Dr. Shaquinta Richardson of Beyond Achieving. Dr. Shaquinta tells her story and how she is committed to the liberation of Black women in all areas of life. Learn more about Dr. Shaquinta at beyondachieving.com Join the Cheat on Your Job Collective at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/cheatonyourjob Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks with another Black Woman Entrepreneur, Allison Butler of Liv Abundant. Allison shares her journey and how she is unapologetically setting up multiple streams of income to find freedom. Learn more about Allison and Liv Abundant at @livabundant. Join the Cheat on Your Job Collective at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/cheatonyourjob Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

As we continue to unravel the history of Black entrepreneurship, we are putting the focus on Black Women Entrepreneurs. Wanda talks with Tayler Simon of Liberation is Lit, to hear her story and see how she has taken up the legacy to achieve liberation. Learn more about Tayler and Liberation is Lit at liberationislit.com Join the Cheat on Your Job Collective at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/cheatonyourjob Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda shares the history of Black entrepreneurship in America. She discusses why Black entrepreneurship rattles the original structure of capitalism, and how soon Black folx realized the quickest way to get their freedom was to create systems for themselves. Join the Anti-Oppressive Supervision Program at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/anti-oppressive-supervision Join the Cheat on Your Job Collective at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/cheatonyourjob Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses Anti-Oppressive Supervision, an approach to leadership and management that seeks to dismantle systems of oppression and foster equitable working environments. She shares more about this upcoming 8 week hybrid learning opportunity, and how it came about. Join the Anti-Oppressive Supervision Program at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/anti-oppressive-supervision Join the Cheat on Your Job Collective at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/cheatonyourjob Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

In part 2 of this conversation, Wanda and Khye Tyson talk about why reproductive justice and liberation have to be linked in order for people to experience life. They discuss the importance of cultivating a community to provide support outside of established systems. Learn more about Khye and the Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center at https://kuluntu.center/ Join the Cheat on Your Job Collective at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/cheatonyourjob Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks with Khye Tyson, founder of Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center, about reproductive justice as a tool for liberation. In part 1 of this conversation, Khye shares their journey and how that has led to the work they do today. Learn more about Khye and the Kuluntu Reproductive Justice Center at https://kuluntu.center/ Join the Cheat on Your Job Collective at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/cheatonyourjob Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks about how the recent riverfront brawl in Montgomery, Alabama is an example of an extinction burst happening in real time. Hear why extinction bursts are indicators that society is changing and disruption is working. Review the Equal Justice Initiative brochure here. Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

In Part 2 on this topic, Wanda explains why Trans Women are Women. She shares that when oppressed people oppress further oppressed people, they are justifying and reinforcing White Supremacy. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

In Part 1 on this topic, Wanda talks about the internalization of White Supremacy and how it affects Black Women and their treatment of others. She discusses the recent dialog around Black Trans Women and outlines some vocabulary words and labels. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks about the recent student loan debt forgiveness discussions. She explains the racist history of student loans and how student loan debt is one of the most racist orchestrations of capitalism. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda explains why she doesn't argue with anyone anymore. She shares the process she uses to structure conversations around controversial topics to remove emotion so progress can be made. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda continues with part two of her discussion of Cop City. She explains where things stand today and why you should care about this situation. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses Cop City, the nickname given to a police training facility slated to open in Atlanta, Georgia. She explains the controversy in the current headlines and gives some insight into land use throughout time. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

This episode is a birthday reflection as Wanda moves from 40 to 41. She shares all the things she's learned this past year and what she expects in the coming year. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

In part 2 of Wanda's conversation with her Aunt Jackie, Aunt Jackie shares her perspective on their community and how everyone worked together. Wanda expresses how happy she is to be a part of, and to come from, a community that was intentionally built to save them. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda continues highlighting her Anti-Oppressive community as she talks with her Aunt Jackie. Aunt Jackie explains her role as a liaison between two communities and the goals she had for the next generation. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

In part 2 of Wanda's conversation with her Aunt Faye, Aunt Faye shares more about what Wanda and Lissa were like as children. Wanda reflects on the ways they were taught how to live in community with one another, including important lessons on how to argue, disagree, and forgive each other. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda is joined by her Aunt Faye, Dr. Linda McMullen, and they discuss the ways that Aunt Faye took on her role as aunt, caretaker, and second mom, to instill the skill sets and values that became necessary for Wanda and Lissa to do the work that they do today. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda explores the community aspect of creating a sustainability plan around liberation. She shares why community is valuable as you grow. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda explores the history and popularity of Digital Blackface, the prevalence of Black culture being appropriated by non-Black folx. She shares how these forms of "entertainment and laughs" have been used to dehumanize an entire race and culture for centuries. CNN Article: What's 'digital blackface?' And why is it wrong when White people use it? Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses the recent political firestorm around gun control laws. Hear why now is the time for white women to take action and disrupt the system. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda explores the double standard of race regarding Black athletes. She discusses the recent events involving LSU's Angel Reese and Iowa's Caitlin Clark and shares how whiteness does all it can to remind people of their place. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda is joined by Lissa Swan to discuss the Practice Liberation Academy this time around. Hear about the sense of groundedness Lissa brings and what updates and considerations are now a part of PLA. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]