22. Where Capitalism Meets Racism with Stephanie MacKinnon

Meet Stephanie MacKinnon, an internationally award-nominated Certified Life and Liberatory Leadership Coach, who brings over a decade of community facilitation experience and a Master's in Adult Education. Stephanie's expertise lies in helping changemakers and business owners navigate and resist the oppressive impacts of late-stage capitalism to reclaim their joy and personal freedom. Her approach, rooted in curiosity, care, and compassion, emphasizes that imperfect action aligned with our values is crucial for fostering meaningful change.Key takeaways from our discussion include:Understanding Capitalism and Its Stages: Stephanie breaks down what capitalism means, its evolution into late-stage capitalism, and whether its benefits outweigh the drawbacks.Interconnection with Racism: We explore the intrinsic link between capitalism and racism, highlighting how these systems perpetuate each other.Actionable Insights for Business Owners: Stephanie shares practical steps for online business owners to enhance inclusivity and social justice while maintaining profitability.Debunking Perfection: Discover why perfection is considered an illusion of capitalism and how embracing imperfection can lead to genuine progress.Overcoming Fear in Advocacy: Learn how Stephanie would approach her work if fear were not a factor, providing inspiration for others to take bold, value-aligned actions.Tune in to explore these themes and more, and find out how you can connect with Stephanie to further your journey towards a more just and compassionate world.Links:Stephanie MacKinnonWebsite: https://www.stephaniemackinnon.com/Align Success with Your Values  - Reflection Questions: https://stephaniemackinnon.myflodesk.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmilomack/Get Instant Access to my Microaggressions 101 Live Training Replay where I teach you  how to hold safeR spaces in your online coaching business that will see you serve a wider and more racially diverse audience  👉🏾 https://anniegichuru.com/ltI'd love to invite you to dive deeper into this work by joining me for the next round of my 10 week online program REPRESENTED. Check out all the details and join the waitlist 👉🏾 https://anniegichuru.com/representedCome say hi on Instagram, let me know where you are tuning in from. I'd love to hear from you 👉🏾 https://www.instagram.com/annie.gichuru