Frustration, guilt, anger, sadness—these emotions are normal when confronting racial inequity. However, if left unchecked, they can lead to inaction, defensiveness, or burnout.
Name What You Feel: Journaling or talking with a trusted friend about your emotions helps you process them constructively.
Mindfulness & Self-Regulation: Take deep breaths, meditate, or engage in grounding exercises to avoid reacting impulsively in difficult conversations.
Understand the Root of Your Discomfort: Is your frustration coming from guilt? Fear of saying the wrong thing? Feeling powerless? Getting clear on this helps you move forward.
Feeling guilty about privilege or past inaction can be paralyzing. Instead of dwelling in guilt, shift to responsibility—what can you do now?
Reframe Mistakes as Learning Opportunities: If you say the wrong thing, acknowledge it, learn, and commit to doing better.
Educate Yourself: Read books, listen to podcasts, and follow BIPOC voices without expecting them to teach you.
Practice Active Listening: Instead of centering your feelings, focus on understanding the experiences of marginalized communities.
Feeling guilty about privilege or past inaction can be paralyzing. Instead of dwelling in guilt, shift to responsibility—what can you do now?
Reframe Mistakes as Learning Opportunities: If you say the wrong thing, acknowledge it, learn, and commit to doing better.
Educate Yourself: Read books, listen to podcasts, and follow BIPOC voices without expecting them to teach you.
Practice Active Listening: Instead of centering your feelings, focus on understanding the experiences of marginalized communities.
Avoiding conversations about race due to discomfort maintains the status quo. Speaking up—even imperfectly—helps shift perspectives and create change.
Start with a Shared Goal: Instead of debating, approach conversations with curiosity and a commitment to deeper understanding.
Use “I” Statements: Instead of accusing, say things like, “I used to think that too, but I’ve learned…”
Know When to Step Back: Not every conversation will lead to change. Plant the seed and trust that growth takes time.
Understanding racial inequity is important, but change requires action.
Examine Your Own Influence: Whether in your workplace, family, or community, identify where you can advocate for equity.
Support BIPOC-Led Initiatives: Donate, amplify voices, or volunteer with organizations working for racial justice.
Vote with Your Wallet & Ballot: Support businesses and policies that align with equity and justice.
Understanding racial inequity is important, but change requires action.
Examine Your Own Influence: Whether in your workplace, family, or community, identify where you can advocate for equity.
Support BIPOC-Led Initiatives: Donate, amplify voices, or volunteer with organizations working for racial justice.
Vote with Your Wallet & Ballot: Support businesses and policies that align with equity and justice.
Racial justice work is a lifelong commitment. Sustainable action requires self-care and community support.
Pace Yourself: You don’t have to fix everything overnight. Focus on steady, ongoing learning and action.
Find Your Support System: Engage with like-minded individuals who can offer encouragement and accountability.
Celebrate Small Wins: Every conversation, mindset shift, and action contributes to the larger movement.
You’ve taken the first step in turning frustration into action! Now, keep going:
✨ Join a community of learners and change makers (e.g., podcast, discussion group, newsletter)
✨ Commit to one action this week—big or small, it all matters.
✨ Stay engaged in your growth—change starts with you!
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I'm Kim Brassor, a seasoned executive coach with a passion for empowering women over 40 across the US to combat racial injustice. With 30 years of guiding transformative change, I focus on building confidence and advocating racial equity in both personal and professional realms. My coaching methods are enriched by a Master's in Organizational Leadership and a Servant Leader certification from Gonzaga University. Beyond coaching, I am also an author and speaker, committed to fostering leadership that drives impactful social change.
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