Advice For White Women With Misasha Suzuki Graham

Misasha Suzuki Graham is back in the next episode of "Communicate Like You Give a Damn," hosted by Kim Clark. Together, they continue their candid conversation on identity and privilege. This time, they delve into Misasha’s "Dear White Women" podcast of navigating the complexities of race, privilege, and effective communication strategies in today's society. Misasha shares poignant insights on the challenges faced by white women in understanding and addressing racial issues, emphasizing the importance of expanding perspectives beyond homogenous circles. Drawing from personal experiences and societal observations, she advocates for intentional listening, questioning norms, and fostering inclusive narratives. The episode highlights the necessity for communicators, especially those in positions of power, to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in their messaging.
About The Guest:
A graduate of Harvard College and Columbia Law School, Misasha Suzuki Graham has been a practicing litigator for over 15 years, and is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession as well as in her communities. She is a facilitator, writer, and speaker regarding issues of racial justice and children, the co-author of Dear White Women: Let’s Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism, and the co-host of Dear White Women, a social justice podcast. Misasha, who is biracial (Japanese and White), is the proud mom of two very active multiracial tween boys. They live in the Bay Area of California with their largely indifferent cat.
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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.
Her career spans documentary filmmaking, agency partnerships with the Discovery Channel, teaching at San Jose State University, and leading global internal communication teams at KLA, PayPal, GoDaddy, and GitHub. She is known for her ability to facilitate sensitive yet urgent conversations to make meaningful progress in creating inclusive workplaces. Kim began integrating DEI into communications beginning in 2004 and it wasn't until the summer of 2020 when her peers starting listening and seeing they have a role and responsibility in DEI and in social justice on behalf of their organizations. As a student of life, she has completed several certifications including DEI Certifications from Yale School of Management & UC Berkeley. Kim is also an NSA Speaker.
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