Advice For White Women With Misasha Suzuki Graham

Misasha Suzuki Graham is back in the next episode of "Communicate Like You Give a Damn," hosted by Kim Clark. Together, they continue their candid conversation on identity and privilege. This time, they delve into Misasha’s "Dear White Women" podcast of navigating the complexities of race, privilege, and effective communication strategies in today's society. Misasha shares poignant insights on the challenges faced by white women in understanding and addressing racial issues, emphasizing the importance of expanding perspectives beyond homogenous circles. Drawing from personal experiences and societal observations, she advocates for intentional listening, questioning norms, and fostering inclusive narratives. The episode highlights the necessity for communicators, especially those in positions of power, to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in their messaging. About The Guest: A graduate of Harvard College and Columbia Law School, Misasha Suzuki Graham has been a practicing litigator for over 15 years, and is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession as well as in her communities. She is a facilitator, writer, and speaker regarding issues of racial justice and children, the co-author of Dear White Women: Let’s Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism, and the co-host of Dear White Women, a social justice podcast. Misasha, who is biracial (Japanese and White), is the proud mom of two very active multiracial tween boys. They live in the Bay Area of California with their largely indifferent cat. Find Misasha Here: LinkedIn Podcast Book About Kim: Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands. She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change. Communicate Like You Give A Damn Podcast Website Instagram LinkedIn YouTube TikTok Thank you for listening! Please review, leave a comment and subscribe!