In Pursuit of ...
Wondering how to deepen your friendships and other relationships through an antiracism lens? Listen as two friends choose to take on the cross racial work of racial healing after recognizing that their work friendship wasn’t real at all. Eva and Jason put their professional diversity, equity and inclusion chops to the test in this series of fun, intentional and sometimes difficult conversations.
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Dr. Keba M. Rogers continues to share her perspective on antiracist and liberatory relationships with a focus on leveling up to excellence, setting boundaries, and letting people be who they are rather than who we want them to be. Eva and Jason close out with their take-aways from this important conversation.
Eva and Jason close out season 2 with Dr. Keba M. Rogers talking about anti-racist and liberatory relationships among BIPOC folks. Authenticity, valuing humanity over "time," and challenging internalized racism are just a few of the important topics that are covered in part 1 of this episode.
Eva and Jason reflect on their takeaways from their conversation with Cardozie and Erin, including the implications of Jason saying he “does this work.”
Eva and Jason continue the conversation with Cardozie and Erin to discuss elephants, colonialism, mistakes made, and ways that friendship can be a form of freedom.
Eva and Jason jump right in with friends and colleagues Cardozie Jones and Erin Dunlevy to explore the need for boundaries, ways to nurture friendships and how “over-relating” can be a red flag for new cross-racial relationships.
Building off of Part 1, Perri opens up to Eva and Jason about a lot, including the difference between "challenging" vs. "addressing," developing trust to be in relationship through the struggles, and what self care looks like for her. She also talks about when she uses the phrase, “It’s not for you.”
In this episode, Eva and Jason connect with Perri Chandler about anti-racist relationships in the family. Perri opens up about being married to a “white dude,” what changed when they had a child, and the importance of naming race and racism, even when it’s difficult.
Cancel culture, perfectionism, conflict, and feeling feelings...how do these things impact White people's ability to relate with each other through an anti-racism lens? Listen as Eva, Jason and Dr. Kathy Obear explore this and other questions related to anti-racist relationships among White people.
Eva, Jason, and Benny continue the conversation to explore anti-racist relationships at work through the lens of consent, consistency, and conscious relationships. Listen as Benny talks about the need to provide “heart space.”
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Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett
Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.
Eva and Jason connect with Chief Equity Officer at the KIPP Foundation, Benny Vasquez, to get his take on what makes a professional relationship anti-racist. You might be surprised by his response; listen to find out what he has to say.
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Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett
Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.
Eva and Jason decide to expand the scope of their conversations in season 2, which leads to a title change for the podcast. Tune in to hear why they think the name change is important.
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Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett
Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.
Season 2 is here!
A year after recording their conversations for Season 1, Eva and Jason look back on what they learned and look forward to where they want to go as they continue to co-create their friendship on Season 2.
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Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett
In this final episode of Season 1, Eva and Jason talk about key learnings and a few strategies for continuing to build their equitable cross-racial friendship.
In probably their most authentic conversation yet, Eva and Jason take stock of how the first ten episodes of this series have impacted their friendship; has it grown? Or are they still reflecting patterns of oppression?
Eva and Jason discuss why they haven’t invited each other over to their friend and family gatherings.
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Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett
Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.
Eva and Jason reminisce about the time Eva was Jason’s “cultural tour guide” when they went to the movies in NYC. Eva goes on to reveal why the world of theatre, which was a safe haven for Jason growing up, is not necessarily welcoming for all.
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Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett
Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.co...
Eva and Jason reminisce about some of their social interactions over the years and examine the moments that might have been more stressful than fun.
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Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett
Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.
Eva and Jason talk about the burden of navigating white spaces and specifically what it feels like to not be seen or valued in predominantly white work spaces.
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Music: “Thank You For Being a Friend” -- DJ Jus Ed featuring Alison Crockett; Vocals Written and Performed by Alison Crockett
Podcast graphic: www.billnelsondesign.com.
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