484. Empowering Equity: Navigating Leadership, Justice and Power in Nonprofits - Mia Henry

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Overview

Meet Mia. She’s the Founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, a company that supports justice-centered leadership development through online learning, training, and coaching. Mia has more than 20 years of experience in organizational leadership, group facilitation, intergenerational community organizing, and history education. Drawing from her personal experiences and deep-rooted family legacy in civil rights activism in the U.S. Deep South, Mia is sharing her wisdom on justice-centered leadership. We delve into the core components of power and its potential to create more just and equitable communities. Don't miss this empowering conversation rooted in abundance.

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An overview of equity and justice work

The impact of power dynamics within an organization
Ways to make your organizations more just and equitable

Today’s Guest

Mia Henry, Founder + CEO, Freedom Lifted

“Oppression thrives on keeping people apart.”

— Mia Henry, Founder + CEO, Freedom Lifted

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Episode Highlights

Mia’s story and journey to where she is today (3:35)
Equity and justice in organizations (8:30)
Advancing justice and equity (16:30)
How power factors into creating a just workplace (25:00)
Four layers needed to improve power dynamic (37:10)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Mia’s life (44:35)
Mia’s One Good Thing: Don't be afraid to talk about power, to address it, and be reminded that there is enough for all of us. (48:00)

Impactful Quotes

“Oppression thrives on keeping people apart.” -Mia

“People in the organization want to see leadership in the same training that they are in.” -Mia

“No one should be leading an organization alone.” -Mia

“What does it look like for leadership to be more open and bringing people into the processes that are necessary for running this whole organization?” -Mia

“What is power? How can we gain it? How can we use it?” -Mia

“There are issues around power, and there are issues around equity, in every organization, regardless of their racial and gender makeup.” -Mia

“We can do this work in ways that are both challenging, and caring and compassionate.” -Mia