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Let's Have The Conversation
by Desireé B Stephens
Desireé B Stephens is a counselor, coach, and community builder who uses her TikTok platform to push forward with her Anti-opression, pro-liberation views, and paths to healing. As a public speaker and modern-day philosopher, her approach is to ponder the many ails of the world through a lens of intersectionality in order to break free of constructs and binaries that lead us to get free, together, ONE conversation at a time! follow along on TikTok @desireebstephens#makeshifthappen #decolonizeeverything #desireebstephens #letshavetheconversation #DEI #publicspeaker #rethinkingwhieness
Episodes
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Patriarchy in Pink: White Womanhood, Innocence, and the War Within Whiteness
White womanhood has never been just victimhood—it has been both the mask and machinery of patriarchy. From suffragettes to the Women of the KKK, all the way to Erica Kirk, innocence has been wielded as a weapon, sustaining the very systems it claims to resist. In this episode, I trace that...
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Reimagining Education: Decolonizing Systems and Supporting Neurodiverse Children
Join Desireé B Stephens and Dr. Kimberly Douglass as they dive into the complexities of balancing progressive values within the constraints of a carceral education system. Together, they explore the challenges faced by educators and parents, share personal experiences with homeschooling...
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The Accounting Lens on Colonization
In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Douglass and Desireé B Stephens discuss the economic and accounting lens of colonization and its ongoing impact. They explore the following critical points: - The economic implications of modern technology and complicity in exploitation - Generational wealth derived...
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Decolonizing Thought: Challenging Power Dynamics and Systemic Erasure
Join Desireé B Stephens and Dr. Kimberly Douglass as they delve into a critical discussion on the decolonization of neuro and the multilayered impact of systemic inequities. Witness a thought-provoking discourse that examines the historical and contemporary implications of societal and…
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Breaking Down Colonized Relationship Norms with Experts Desireé and Chaneé
Join Desireé B Stephens and Chaneé Jackson Kendall in their raw and enlightening first episode of "Me and Chanee." Dive into a candid discussion about non-monogamy, decolonizing relationships, and the nuanced spectrum of love and sexuality. - Chaneé Jackson Kendall shares her journey into...
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So You Want to Get Active?
Safi and I are discuccing actual activism and how to begin your journey in activism and more importantly, what it takes to stay and support for the long haul Here is the article to support this podcast https://desireebstephens.substack.com/p/so-you-want-to-get-active?
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How colonial constructs impact love and relationships
EVERY MONDAY DEEDEE WEDNESDAY LPC-S AND I GO LIVE TO DISCUSS THE IMPACT OF COLONIZATION ON OUR RELATIONSHIP STYLES. HAVE YOU EVER QUESTIONED IF YOU WANTED TO BE MONOGAMOUS? OR WHY THE NUCLEAR FAMILY IS THE SUPERIOR FAMILY STRUCTURE? WHERE DID YOUR IDEALS AND VALUES COME FROM? JOIN US AS WE...
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The various aspects and ways of DEI work
I was blessed to have a candid discussion with Tony Nabors of Racial Equity Insights last night live on Tiktok. He wanted to know more about me, my style of speaking, and how I began this work of anti-oppression and liberation. Have a listen and tell me what you think. #desireebstephens...
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White Translators Need Not Apply
Whew, this month of June in 2022 has been a BINGO card of systemic whiteness and its sheer nonsense. I always enjoy speaking with Rebbeca and Portia. The title speaks for itself. We are not seeking your voice to drown out ours. We need you to sit, pause and do the work of healing. THATS IT! #DEI...
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June 6th, 2022_ TikTok Live with crescent.._..moon, portia.noir, and white_woman_whisperer and Desiree B Stephens
This episode is choppy and raw but that seems to fit the bill considering the topic and the happenings surrounding this recording. Please listen as myself Portia and Rebecca the White Woman Whisperer have an in person masterclass on poor allyship, true intersections and antiracism education.
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DEI, but make it funny
Join me, Portia @Portia.Noir and Rebecca @white_woman_whisperer as we have a candid conversation about our DEI work we do on tiktok. What we believe is needed in truly unpacking, healing and decolonization. You've never had anti-racism work done like this! #desireebstephens #makeshifthappen...
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Discussing Whoopi and the intersections
Isabella and I discuss live on TikTok all of the nuances of Jewishness as a race and a people and the intersections between oppression. Isabella Segalovich is an artist, designer, writer, and TikTokker who researches the intersections of politics and design. She graduated from Haverford College...
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To be or not to be a liberal, feminist ally...
Myself and Rose Kaz of Lady Boss intl. discuss the personal reasons why I do not vibe with feminist, liberal views or allyship. Tune in and let me know what you think #desireebstephens #makeshifthappen #letshavetheconversation #unpacking #decolonizing #unlearn
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Osin and Patric: Breaking down the St Patric myth
When did you become "white"? Its an odd question when it is actually framed but it is a deep truth that needs to be confronted. In the system of whiteness there is a requirement to release your true culture and check your humanity at the door in order to gain riches. It feels very much like what...
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Black and Mixed Race
Discussing the nuances of racial identity here in America and across the pond in Britain. For many of us, holding multiple racial identities is the most accurate way to self identify, and helps us to navigate the social construct of race without constantly feeling like imposters or lacking in...
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The Black man and Jesus
Having a conversation about the many intersections of Blackness, christianity and the safety of day to day life
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Healing your DNA and ancestral lines through epigenetics
I had such an AMAZING time discussing epigenetics (Epigenetics is the study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work CDC) with Sabr Lyon. They go into the depths of how you can do this healing through ancestry work specifically when you're white...
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Creating Partnership
On this episode I, Desireé B Stephens sit down with Pam Iverson a trusted relationship coach and discuss the makings of healthy partnership. We speak on releasing constructs and developing a deep connection and relationship with yourself first.
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Past life, Current trauma and the healing within
Today we discuss the various modalities that Jen Drinkard brings with her healing practice. We discuss shared practices, loss of culture through assimilation and the many lives we bring with us to this moment. Take a deep dive into quantum healing and shadow work healing. #healing #pastlife...
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Exploring different family structures
On this episode we speak with Leah and discuss a little kitchen table polyam, being queer and parenting. We delve into the great depths it takes to love multiple people with depth and honesty and really how to live your most authentic life by simply, allowing! #polyam #letshavetheconversation...
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Sexuality, Gender and HIV
We are having a discussion with King in regard to what life now looks like living with HIV whilst also bending traditional norms of masculinity, and navigating all of that while being a Black man and father.
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When lawful gun owners go to jail.
Here is what we know. 22 year old Rico Marley was arrested yesterday and charged with reckless conduct for entering a Publix with 2 long guns and 4 handguns. Later on they charged him with intent to commit a felony (how does one determine intent) and is now facing 5 felony counts and gun charges....
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Welcome to the space where we will Make Shi(f)t Happen
This is a small welcome to give you a general idea of what we will be discussing in this space. Thank you for being here on the journey with me. -Desireé B Stephens
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Desireé B Stephens is a counselor, coach, and community builder who uses her TikTok platform to push forward with her Anti-opression, pro-liberation views, and paths to healing. As a public speaker and modern-day philosopher, her approach is to ponder the many ails of the world through a lens of intersectionality in order to break free of constructs and binaries that lead us to get free, together, ONE conversation at a time! follow along on TikTok @desireebstephens#makeshifthappen #decolonizeeverything #desireebstephens #letshavetheconversation #DEI #publicspeaker #rethinkingwhieness
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Desireé B Stephens is a counselor, coach, and community builder who uses her TikTok platform to push forward with her Anti-opression, pro-liberation views, and paths to healing. As a public speaker and modern-day philosopher, her approach is to ponder the many ails of the world through a lens of...
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