36: Becoming conscious of the unconscious

36: Becoming conscious of the unconscious

As racism is being exposed, I’m discovering the goodness of allowing the deeper parts of who I am to be exposed with it. I’ve always wondered about the things hidden in my subconscious mind. What’s in there and how is it impacting who I am? What I didn’t realize is...
36: Becoming conscious of the unconscious

35: African American Bridges

Much like Danté Upshaw and Neil Edwards, Jua Robinson is an African American who has chosen to live his life as a bridge. Not many will, and no one should be expected to. Maybe that’s what makes these men’s lives such a gift to all of us. Jua lives in Boston with his...
36: Becoming conscious of the unconscious

34: No one wants to be labeled

Right? I don’t like to put labels on others or have them put on me. A person is so much more than any label they wear, and labels have different meanings to different people. I hate being defined by other people who wear the same label as me. Labels generate...
36: Becoming conscious of the unconscious

33: We are not powerless!

Today’s episode is a follow up with Neil Edwards (Episode 31) a man who is committed to speaking truth for the sake of added meaning. I’m certain that new meaning will be added to these moments for you as Neil describes the toxicity of white supremacy in all of us. He...
36: Becoming conscious of the unconscious

32: Dismantling my human supremacy

At the root of racism and every other related “ism” is the presence of supremacy. Us humans dabble in it every day and some of us live with our feet firmly planted in it, almost like an anchor. We naturally connect with people who share our opinions, lifestyles,...
36: Becoming conscious of the unconscious

31: I can see myself in you

Today’s interview is with a beautiful human being who happens to be black. Neil is a coaching colleague and a new friend who has deeply touched my life. His story is unique in that it began in the Bahamas where Neil was privileged to be among the country’s majority....