Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Social Justice and How We Get Free

A few weeks ago I interviewed Dyana Valentine. In this episode Dyana Valentine turns the tables and interviews me. We talk about belonging (and not), saying “yes”, storytelling and so much more. She even got me to reveal my superpower!

In this conversation Dyana and I talk about the questions we ask, asking more useful questions, oracle work, our responsibility both locally and globally, and so much more.

In this fabulous conversation adrienne maree brown and I talk about the layers each of us possess, taking up space, bringing pleasure to our day-to-day and so much more. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

In this conversation Gutsy Girl Sharyn Holmes and I discuss doing the work of social justice, how important it is to be able to sit with discomfort as we do this work, Brené Brown and so much more. I loved this conversation for its clarity and honesty. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Everything has its shadow and that includes spirituality. In this rich conversation Rachel Ricketts and I talk about that shadow, facing it, what we can learn from it and so much more.

In this episode Makenna and I discuss how we can, with the best of intentions, do harm when we intend to do good in the realm of social justice. How expectations are joy killers and so much more.

In this fascinating conversation Leesa Renee Hall and I discuss how white supremacy limits the ways that black people are perceived and the boxes we are “allowed” to fill. We also talk about social media, how to become less reactive and understanding how the algorithms keep us in our bubbles, and so much more. This was a conversation I was really looking forward to and it didn’t disappoint.

In this conversation Andréa Ranae and I talk about systems, culture, your, “So what?”, the self help industry, your work in the world and so much more.

In this conversation Anuradha and I talk about the subtleties of cultural appropriation, cultural identity, the process of transformation, and the challenges of imagining different. We also talk about curry.

In this conversation Desiree and I take on the issues of inclusivity, the values of Kwanzaa, what it’s like to walk through the world as a black woman, the challenges of creating a truly new world, and so much more. I loved this engaging and inspiring conversation and I think you will too.

In this episode Elinor and I talk about social justice work, storytelling, how to avoid being culturally appropriative and so much more. This wide ranging conversation will get you thinking in ways you may not have before.

In this episode Patti Digh and I talk about the power of story, what inclusion looks like and how we move from our specific silos to being a more inclusive society. In this conversation we look at ways to navigate the challenges that we face in our work places, as a country, and as individuals.

In this episode Jena Schwartz and I discuss how writing can be used as a tool of self care for activists. We also talk about ways we can keep going in these challenging times. * * We had some audio issues with this episode. You can clearly hear the conversation but there is some echo from time to time. I apologize for that but the conversation is so rich I didn’t want to deprive you of Jena’s wisd...

This is a special mini episode of Stepping Into Truth. This is just me, Omkari, talking about the things happening in our country right now and a response that I think may move us along.

In this episode Sacred Conversationalist Ronna Detrick and I discuss the sacred stories of women and why looking at them through a new lens is so important. Have you heard of Jael? I hadn't. Hearing her story was just one fascinating piece of a fascinating conversation. You are in for a treat.

In this episode of Stepping Into Truth artist and historian Nell Irvin Painter and I talk about race, age, art and what it was like to go from being a history professor at Princeton to an art student as a self described, "old woman".

In this conversation Planned Parenthood Southeast CEO Staci Fox and I talk about the organization, intersectionality among social justice groups, and what you don't know about Planned Parenthood, but should. 

In this conversation community activist Amanda Hollowell and I talk about growing up black in predominantly white communities, her visit to the Civil Rights Museum in Atlanta, and the necessity of organ donation from communities of color.  

In this conversation Tommi and I discuss the buzzwords of diversity and inclusion, what they mean, and how we can bring those values into our day-to-day lives. 

In this conversation Naomi Dunford and I discuss gender and success models, the blissful ignorance of youth, unschooling, how she wound up starting a beauty blog at 35, and so much more. 

In this conversation author and coach Melanie DewBerry and I discuss the power of naming, finding our "original" medicine, taking up space, standing in our power and much more.

Do you feel you are you "good enough" or are you on a constant quest for self improvement? If you, like most women, don't ever feel that you are quite enough, welcome to the worthiness wound. In this engaging conversation Thais Sky and I discuss that wound, resilience, self-help and the patriarchy, the immigrant experience and more. Enjoy!

In this episode Layla Saad and I discuss dismantling the patriarchy, white privilege, our favorite writers, and so much more. This conversation was rich, enjoy!

We know that we live in a time that calls us to be active participants in our government. What we don't always know is what that looks like and how to do the work of social activism. What are the challenges of social activism? How does one create an environment that supports different people coming together for a common cause? Black spaces and white privilege. Savannah, GA community activist Coco...