Allyship Without the Baggage
In this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Cristina Santos about the do’s and don'ts of allyship. With the uptick of social justice conversations emerging this past year, many of us find ourselves asking the important question: How can we be supportive allies? Cristina emphasizes that allyship is not as straightforward as we might believe it to be - it requires consent between the receiver and the giver, open conversations about those relationship expectations, and careful research of communities we'd like to support. But once we understand the multifaceted dynamics of allyship, we can then work on becoming more productive allies to our peers. From disclosing our preferred pronouns in communal spaces to checking our inherent privileges, Cristina shares her expertise on all things allyship so that we can better advocate for those receptive of our support. Let's leave the bags at the door, initiate those honest conversations, and actively learn about communities to make meaningful steps forward toward equality!
Host: Lorelei Gonzalez
Co-host: Cristina Santos
Cristina Santos is Senior Vice President, Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Capital Group, where she drives the asset management firm's DE&I strategy with an emphasis on a culture of belonging, leadership accountability, diverse teams of associates and impacting communities. She is also a facilitating faculty member for the Diversity & Inclusion certification program at Cornell University's Industrial Labor Relations School. A proud wife and mother of four children who always keep life fun and interesting, she was recognized in 2012 as a “Working Mother of the Year” by Working Mother Magazine.
Things you will learn in this episode (chapter markers available):
- Welcome to Allyship 101 1:30
- Problematic allyship 4:47
- Understanding relationship roles 7:40
- But where do we begin 11:09
- Gender-specific advocacy 19:37
- Supporting POC friends 21:00
- LGBTQ+ education and resources 24:32
- Femme fact: PRIDE Month 28:46
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Ally Continuum by Jennifer Brown
- 5 Tips For Being An Ally by @chescaleigh
- Allyship and Curiosity by Sheila Brassel, PhD, Joy Ohm, PhD, Dnika J. Travis, PhD
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Looking for additional resources on this topic? Check out our podcast episode with Harold Hughes “Queen [or King] of Allyship”
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