I view my work through four distinct yet interconnected lenses:
1. Social justice.
Shit ain't equitable. The playing field is not level. It's not a meritocracy. I work to change that.
My default position is to advocate for the underdog, the marginalized, the "only"s.
I resist White solidarity, challenge dominant narratives, disrupt the status quo.
2. EQ.
To be effective, this work takes self-awareness. Driving impact requires centering empathy, curiosity, vulnerability.
Constant self-reflection. Willingness to change. Cultural humility and agility. Holding space. Okay not being right.
3. Mindfulness.
If we are unable to sit with uncertainty, we're in big trouble. Remembering that we are not our emotions and feelings.
Observing without judging or reacting. Striving for a state of equanimity. Detached from my views and dispassionate in how I express them.
So I can stay present and work for the long haul.
4. Storytelling.
My story. Your story. Our collective story. Whose stories are being told. Whose aren't. And why?
Amplifying voices, optimizing messaging. Challenging false and misleading narratives. Uplifting underrepresented ones.
Having a clear understanding of who I am, what I believe in, and why it matters. So that I can help others do the same.