Elijah speaks with Kate Gerson about her journey as a white woman devoted to dismantling systemic racism in the United States. The two talk about how Kate’s early interest in the writings and poetry of African-American women led her to choose a “path of service”, challenges encountered along the way, and the eventual creation of her current vessel for healing, Rethinc. We hear how Rethinc are redesigning work culture by putting spirituality at the center, and in doing so are helping society transition to a more equitable capitalism.

Finally, Kate talks about Rethinc’s transition to a technology venture, and how they aim to use digital product to accelerate healing, growth, and change in every human they touch.

In this episode we discuss:

• 01:42 — The notion of equity, particularly racial equity, in education and the workplace and what got Kate started on this path of service
• 06:56 — What is “white-splaining” and why it’s inappropriate
• 08:05 — Navigating competing lines of difference and the differences in privilege between gender and race as a white woman
• 14:21 — The Rethinc story and why they chose the workplace to fight systemic racism
• 23:30 — Elijah’s own experiences of oppressive work culture
  26:35 — The Rethinc experience - sacred ceremony taking place inside the workplace - sound healing, guided meditations and the workplace as a grounded space
• 28:47 — Transitioning from a service-led business model to creating digital product - challenges and learnings
• 38:27 —  Being the founder/vision holder/product leader and the energy balancing that goes with it
• 41:00 — Leaving VC resources on the table in exchange for freedom to prioritize learning, wholeness, and trusting divine timing
• 44:04 — How Rethinc’s product aims to tackle employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing by creating space for each individual to connect with their higher self
• 46:11 — Going from blame culture to creating a sense of belonging in the workplace - a 3-part framework
• 53:07 — Talent Rethinc is looking for right now - building a product team in 2023
• 57:18 — The best way to connect with Kate and engage with Rethinc

Connect with Kate and Rethinc
Website: www.rethinc.us
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinc
Rethinc Podcast - “Healing The Way We Work”: https://rethincpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

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