Race, Responsibility, and Real Conversation with Nicole Kelly

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Joy Unfiltered, I sit down with Nicole Kelly for a deeply honest conversation about race, inequality, and community in Minnesota.Nicole shares what it was like growing up in Minneapolis in a multi-ethnic family, with a Black father and a white mother, and how those different perspectives shaped the way she sees the world. We talk about how important it is to ask hard questions, examine our own assumptions, and have conversations that move beyond surface-level understanding.We also reflect on the impact of George Floyd’s murder, what it means to build trust across communities, and how each of us can take small, meaningful steps toward greater awareness and accountability. This is a conversation about discomfort, courage, and the ongoing work of listening, learning, and showing up for one another.In this episode, we discuss:Growing up in a multi-ethnic household in MinneapolisHow personal experiences shape the way we see race and inequalityThe impact of George Floyd’s murder on Minnesota communitiesWhy uncomfortable conversations matterHow to question our assumptions and biasesSmall ways to become a more aware and engaged community memberConnect with NicoleHome | respectfullynicoleSupport the showConnect with RachelJoy-Led Leadership ForumTake the Pledge to send 1 Text a DayThe JOY ProjectJoy is THE StrategyInstagramLinkedInYouTube