Shifting Leadership for Women of Color with deepa purushothaman and rha goddess, ep. 4
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Deepa Purushothama and Rha Goddess are the founders of nFormation, a membership community for women of color (WOC) by WOC, providing a safe, brave and new space to show up as our authentic selves, and to reimagine what it means to not just take a seat at the table, but actually change the way the table is formed.
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A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
There is transformation going on during this pandemic time with certain structures, paradigm shifts, and leadership changes
The term "women of color" originated in the 70s as a response to the feminist movement that failed to represent the experiences of black women. This term was born out of the need for power and visibility for women of color who felt marginalized.
individuals are multidimensional and that the old paradigm forces people to confine themselves to a single box or category.
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QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
What kinds of resources need to be available for women of color to navigate the corporate culture?
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