Come Get Your White People

Wanda explains why so many of the people she coaches quit their jobs. Hear how the work under the umbrella of Start By Talking will move you and cause you to move. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

As we wrap up the Practice Liberation Academy launch, Wanda answers the question, "Why PLA and why now?" Hear why you are not done learning, why the work is not done, and why PLA is so important. 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 Becca Williams about the Practice Liberation Academy. They talk about the success of PLA and the changes that are coming for Cohort 2. 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 Becca Williams to discuss the Practice Liberation Academy. Becca was a facilitator in Cohort 1 of PLA and they talk through their experiences and learnings from the first cohort. Join the Practice Liberation Academy at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/practiceliberationacademy Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

To mark the upcoming One-Year Anniversary of the ABLE Launch Series, we are sharing the launch series we originally ran a year ago. This is the third episode of the three-part series. This is the second part of the conversation that was started in the previous episode. Lissa Swan, Dr. Marvette Lacy, and I talk more about launching The A.B.L.E. Institute and what it means to do this work. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

To mark the upcoming One-Year Anniversary of the ABLE Launch Series, we are sharing the launch series we originally ran a year ago. This is the second episode of the three-part series. Lissa Swan is back with me and we're joined by our business coach, Dr. Marvette Lacy, for a conversation about the road to A.B.L.E. and what we have learned along the way. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

To mark the upcoming One-Year Anniversary of the ABLE Launch Series, we are sharing the launch series we originally ran a year ago. This is the first episode of the three-part series. In this episode, I'm sharing more about The A.B.L.E. Institute, an anti-racism learning center that prioritizes the development of anti-oppressive advocacy skills for professionals seeking to expand their anti-racism education and expertise. We are so excited about this next chapter for Start By Talking! Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks about vulnerability and why it is so important on your anti-oppressive journey. Vulnerability is one part of the Practice Liberation Academy framework and Wanda shares how being vulnerable will help you move from just being performative to actually practicing liberation. 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 Jane Wolff, a member of the Practice Liberation Academy. Jane shares her experience in the program and why it has been so valuable in her life. Learn more about Good Wolff Dog Training at https://www.goodwolff.com/ Follow Jane @a.jane.wolff Email questions to [email protected] Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda is back with dr. janine weaver-douglas to discuss the hate campaign that Megan Thee Stallion endured. They talk about misogynoir and share their encouraging messages to Megan along with their hopes for her life and career. Learn more about dr. janine weaver-douglas at https://www.drjanineweaverdouglas.com/ Follow dr. janine weaver-douglas @plzsaythedoctor Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks to organizational leaders and asks them some very specific questions. Listen to hear how you can practice liberation within your organization and work to dismantle white supremacy. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda shares how 2023 is going so far and reminds you of the opportunity to invest in The Green Book Project. Make sure you listened to last week's episode with Christian Lowe to learn all about this valuable app and why it is so important. Learn more about The Green Book Project at https://www.thegreenbook.io/ Invest in The Green Book Project at https://wefunder.com/thegreenbookproject Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda is joined by Christian Lowe of The Green Book Project, a mobile app that helps people from marginalized groups find inclusive businesses and avoid discrimination. Christian shares the story of how the app was started and how you can help further its mission. Learn more about The Green Book Project at https://www.thegreenbook.io/ Invest in The Green Book Project at https://wefunder.com/thegreenbookproject Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda and Lissa sit down together to discuss this year. They share what happened in 2022, both personally and professionally, and what it meant to each of them. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses recent events involving Brittney Griner and Megan Thee Stallion and shares why the world hates Black womxn. Hear how Black womxn have been "othered" and where that leaves them today. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

As you continue to build your anti-oppressive identity, consider shifting your oppressive habits by just 1%. Wanda explains how a 1% improvement in each area will make a big impact towards the goal. Learn more about the Building Your Anti-Oppressive Identity Coaching Program - https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/anti-opressive-identity Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses the problem with Herschel Walker and rants on old tropes. Listen to hear how Herschel Walker is tied to White Supremacy, on both sides. This system is dangerous and we need to dismantle it. Watch on YouTube Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda continues helping you build your anti-oppressive identity by discussing Dr. Sherry Watt's Privileged Identity Exploration Model (the PIE Model). This model helps explain why unraveling yourself from your Oppressive Muscle Memory is so hard. Learn more about the Building Your Anti-Oppressive Identity Coaching Program Watch on YouTube Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

The next few episodes will cover the core foundational pieces of understanding you need to build your anti-oppressive identity. Wanda begins by sharing the definition of Oppressive Muscle Memory. Learn more about the Building Your Anti-Oppressive Identity Coaching Program Watch on YouTube Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks with Lauren Turner Hines about Black women leaders continuing the journey to liberation. They discuss Lauren's experience and the ways she is a liberation-maker through unlearning. Learn more about Lauren Turner Hines at https://www.nodreamdeferrednola.com/ Follow Lauren Turner Hines @somebdysmother or @nddnola Watch on YouTube Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses failing and why it is necessary in anti-oppressive work. She encourages you to get comfortable with that "oh shit" feeling as you practice liberation for a better world for us all. Download the Free Guide: 5 Habits to Build Your Anti-Oppressive Identity Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MXBCR6AfIfs Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda is joined again by Dr. Renai Ellison to discuss how her life has been since her book was released. They talk about the road to liberation, what Dr. Ellison has learned, and what she is still learning. Learn more about Dr. Renai Ellison at https://www.iwillembracelife.com/ or email her at [email protected] Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda continues talking about Mississippi as she covers the Jackson water crisis. She discusses how it happened and how it is connected to other oppressive acts, including environmental racism. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses the recent Brett Favre welfare scandal that has rocked the state of Mississippi. Hear how Mississippi has a long history of upholding race-based value systems and how this recent incident is an example of the relationship between poverty and profit. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda shares what has been going on in the past month and how the highs and lows have affected her life and business. Hear what changes are being made and the lessons she's learning along the way. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

In the last part of Wanda's conversation with Jane Elliott, they talk about finding the humor that comes out of the fatigue of fighting oppression. You also hear how their personal experiences create differences in how they view the construct of race. Wanda expresses her gratitude for the amazing opportunity to talk with Jane. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda shares a behind-the-scenes update and explains that she'll be back next week with more reflection on the conversation with Jane Elliott.

Continuing the conversation with Jane Elliott, Wanda and Jane discuss issues around safety with the work they do. They talk about where we are headed and Jane shares why she has no choice but to stay in this movement. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

In a continuation of Wanda's conversation with Jane Elliott, Jane shares why she still has work to do and how she continues to unravel her own social conditioning. She says we're all conditioned badly and we need to recognize that to change it for our children. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks with Jane Elliott, internationally known teacher, lecturer, and diversity trainer. In part 1 of this conversation, Jane discusses the effects of the evangelical Christian movement, how the construct of race was formed, and how she got started in this work. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda reveals who she was able to interview that left her shook. She explains how this interview came to be, and how it will be shared on the podcast in the coming weeks. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks with her coaching client, Renai Ellison, about her experience getting coached on Over-Achieving Black Girl Syndrome. Renai shares her story and talks about the realizations she's had that have led to her personal and professional success. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda explains what's been going on over on LinkedIn and discusses a realization about Phyllis Wheatley. Wanda also shares that she has opened up her calendar and invites you to book some time for a conversation with her. Schedule your time with Wanda at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ig-links

Wanda acknowledges that the world sucks and shares what you can do about it. If you have found yourself feeling hopeless, listen to hear how you can take action to practice liberation. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Episode Summary Wanda discusses Over-Achieving Black Girl Syndrome. She discusses the way Black women show up and exist in a system that promises safety. Learn how this impacts us all and what you can do about it. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda talks about Juneteenth and the recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. She shares why these issues have far reaching implications and discusses how low down White Supremacy really is. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

On her 40th birthday, Wanda reflects on what 39 taught her. She shares that her 39th year was a rollercoaster and discusses the big lessons she learned around life, business, and love. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda discusses recent mass shootings. Do not let White Supremacy separate you from your humanity. Wanda shares three things you can do today to ensure that you do not detach from the impact of Black death. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Wanda shares what is going on, requests questions for an upcoming Q&A session, and previews a new coaching program that focuses on unraveling oppressive muscle memory. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Email questions to [email protected]

Meg Bossong is back for part 2 of this discussion about parenting Black children while identifying as White. Meg talks about her conversations with other White parents and how deep those conversations need to go. Connect with Meg on Twitter @meggieb528

Meg Bossong joins us for a discussion about parenting Black children while identifying as White. Meg shares her experience with being responsible for Black children and what she has learned along the way. Connect with Meg on Twitter @meggieb528

Wanda shares the superhero personality that she relates to in the work that she does. She discusses how she loves humanity and shares the type of clients she is looking for. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Follow Start By Talking @startbytalking Email Wanda directly at [email protected]

Today we're sharing more about our Anti-Oppressive Advocacy Online Course. We discuss the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy framework, how it got started, and the process that the course follows. Learn more at https://startbytalking.mykajabi.com/ Sign up for the Anti-Oppressive Advocacy Online Course Email Wanda directly at [email protected]

Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas joins us for part 3 of this conversation about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. We discuss how this event shows us how much work we still have to do and what happens next. Connect with Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas at https://www.drjanineweaverdouglas.com/ Connect with Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas on Instagram @plzsaythedoctor Connect with Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas on Twitter @9to5ive

Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas is back to continue our conversation about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. We discuss the roles everyone took in this scenario and who the real victims are. Connect with Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas at https://www.drjanineweaverdouglas.com/ Connect with Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas on Instagram @plzsaythedoctor Connect with Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas on Twitter @9to5ive

We are here with Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas, to talk about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. We talk about the incident that left everyone speechless when it happened, and the factors that affected the discussion about it after the fact. Connect with Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas at https://www.drjanineweaverdouglas.com/ Connect with Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas on Instagram @plzsaythedoctor Connect with Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas on Twitter @9to5ive

Dr. JaNae Taylor joins us to talk about Anti-Blackness in the field of mental health. She shares the story of creating her own spaces where Blackness is centered. Connect with Dr. JaNae Taylor at https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/ Listen to the Minding My Black Business Podcast

LB Klein is back with us today for more discussion about Anti-Blackness in the Anti-Violence field. LB talks more about her experiences and what she's learned. Connect with LB on Twitter @lb_klein

LB Klein is with us today for a 2 part conversation around Anti-Blackness in the Anti-Violence field. LB shares her perspective on the 3 things that need to happen for change to happen. Connect with LB on Twitter @lb_klein

Michael Shutt is here to discuss examining oppressive muscle memory. He talks about his realization that the system taught him how to be a really good racist, and the work he had to do to unravel all of that so he can now do the work of practicing liberation. Connect with Michael on Facebook: Michael Shutt Email Michael: [email protected]