Brave Leadership Is a Choice — Especially When It’s Uncomfortable

🎙️Carrie On!In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Carrie On!, host Carrie Murray sits down with one of her favorite humans—Crystal Whitaker, founder of Crystal Lily Creative and author of Brave Leadership Is a Choice.Connect with Crystal:Website: https://www.crystallily.co/Book: https://braveleadershipchoice.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystallilycreativeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystalwhiteakerSPEAK Talk - Healing the Mother Wound: https://youtu.be/4upTe4Me4Pc?si=QwBEL1q1oWjVLbar ✨ In this episode, we explore:Why brave leadership is a choice, not a titleThe difference between being nice and being inclusiveHow Crystal’s lived experience as a biracial woman shaped her leadership lensWhy discomfort is not a sign you’re doing it wrong—but a signal you’re doing it rightThe hidden “microcosms” that uphold white supremacy cultureHow leaders can use privilege thoughtfully without co-opting movementsWhy community—not institutions—is the future of leadershipWhat it means to lead sustainably without burning out🎧 If this episode moved you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who’s ready to lead a little more bravely.Connect with Carrie:https://www.youtube.com/@carrie_murrayhttps://www.carrie-murray.com/