Connecting With Indigenous Culture With Amanda Clinton

Explore the rich Indigenous experience and representation, particularly focusing on the Cherokee Nation Citizen perspective from Amanda Clinton on the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn. Together, host, Kim Clark and Amanda explore valuable insights, tips, and techniques communicators can use to disrupt unconscious bias and avoid reinforcing negative stereotypes. Not only do they dive into discussions on reclaiming narratives, painting realistic pictures of Native people, and the significance of how we communicate and tell Indigenous stories, the audience also discovers the importance of accurate visibility and representation of native people, especially as we navigate through Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving. About The Guest: Amanda Clinton, with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, communications, and public relations, is the owner of A.R. Clinton: Communications. Strategies. Content. Her diverse clientele includes sovereign Native nations, Native American organizations, higher education, the banking industry, non-profits, and film and television. Formerly overseeing communications for the Cherokee Nation, she launched the first industry-accredited tribal film office and created award-winning documentaries. Amanda, an adjunct professor at Oklahoma State University, founded the "Amanda Clinton Endowed Scholarship for Native American Communicators." A three-time Heartland Emmy Award-winning producer, she is also involved in construction and real estate through Saline District Holdings. Amanda serves on the boards of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma State University Foundation, and chairs the Arts Alliance Tulsa board. A proud Cherokee Nation citizen, she holds degrees from Oklahoma State University. Find Amanda Here: Website IMDb LinkedIn 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!