Natalia Benson Black, White & The DM That Changed My Entire Life w/ Rachel Autumn
"Listen. Empathize. Act."
On May 28th, I received a DM that completely changed my life, called me into my voice, & asked me to do deeper work within myself & as a leader. Rachel Autumn, a beautiful soul who I am so grateful for, reached out & called me to use my platform & privilege as a white spiritual teacher to speak up about the systemic racism & oppression that the Black community has been facing for centuries and continues to face in 2020.
I am so honored & humbled that Rachel took the time to speak with me, come forth & share her story, & help educate us with a compassionate voice. She reminds us all that this is a human problem — everything has to change & we all need to shift together.
We talked about:
- What inspired Rachel to reach out to me & how it was transformative for both of us
- Rachel’s story & her experience growing up as a Black Woman in America
- Her experience as a Black woman in the fitness industry
- The importance of diversity & inclusion in the wellness space
- How white women can educate themselves & act as confident allies
- How we can all use our voices to amplify women of color
- Rachel’s prayer for the Black community & her vision for the future
I am committed to listening, empathizing, taking action & using my platform to share diverse stories. I thank you so deeply for being on this journey with me.
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