Reflecting on Race, Bias, and Continuous Learning

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/In this episode of 'A Black Executive Perspective' hosted by Tony Tidbit, guest Courteney Mitchell discusses the importance of confronting racial issues, embracing discomfort for growth, and engaging in open dialogue. Courteney shares her personal... Episode Video Link: In this episode of 'A Black Executive Perspective' hosted by Tony Tidbit, guest Courteney Mitchell discusses the importance of confronting racial issues, embracing discomfort for growth, and engaging in open dialogue. Courteney shares her experiences with racial awakening, from her upbringing in a predominantly white small town to her enlightening interactions in college. The episode also examines societal and historical contexts, including insights from a Psychology Today article on how white and black families discuss race. Tony and Courteney emphasize the necessity of empathy, active learning, and challenging personal biases to foster inclusive environments. Key highlights include practical advice on staying educated about diversity, the significance of open conversations on race, and a call to action to learn, empathize, share, and stop discrimination.▶︎ In This Episode 00:00: Introduction and Initial Thoughts on Race00:37: Podcast Introduction and Host Welcome01:23: Discussing the Psychology Today Article03:12: Guest Introduction: Courteney Mitchell03:51: Courteney's Background and Personal Story06:20: Reflections on Race and Personal Awakening07:14: Impact of Conversations on Race08:33: Growing Up in a Predominantly White Town11:04: Realizations and Conversations on Race16:55: Understanding Historical Context and Personal Growth21:54: College Life and Broadening Horizons22:39: Involvement in Student Organizations23:05: Learning from Diverse Backgrounds25:30: Confronting Uncomfortable Truths27:46: Open Conversations on Race29:00: Recognizing and Overcoming Biases33:06: Staying Informed and Educated36:36: Final Thoughts and Advice42:27: Call to Action: L.E.S.S.🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .