I am nervous as hell about releasing this episode. Race is not something I’ve been comfortable discussing publicly. But this isn’t about my comfort.
In this episode, I share my personal journey navigating race, privilege, and the complex dynamics of 'woke' culture. As a white woman, I share my reflections on growing up in a predominantly white community, the misunderstandings and disconnects I faced, and my evolving awareness of racial injustice and inequity. I discuss significant and highly personal moments, and how the Black Lives Matter movement and the murder of George Floyd became a turning point for my understanding. This episode is an honest and raw exploration of the work white women need to do to truly support and unite with Black women. Join me in starting these much-needed, albeit uncomfortable, conversations. Your thoughts and feedback are more important than ever. Let's break those blueprints together.
Resources
These were influential in my own learning journey:
Jane Elliott's Anti-Racism Exercise
About Amy Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented.
After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, pardon Amy’s French as she says fuck the blueprint! She has found peace, acceptance, and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life as a digital nomadic entrepreneur.
Amy was formerly a senior corporate executive, a nationally recognized sales and operations expert, an award-winning actress, a resident of 13 different US cities, and a prize-winning DC blogger. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings (nieces & nephews), the loves of her life!
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