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Anahid Deshgard (1:14)
I was groomed to become one of his wives. This week on Disorder, the podcast that orders the disorder, an Epstein survivor tells
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me her story and what justice looks like for her.
Anahid Deshgard (1:26)
I want to see action and I am demanding action. Do not just talk the talk. You need to start walking the walk now.
New Books Network Announcer (1:34)
It's one of the most powerful interviews I've ever done in over 20 years as a journalist.
Anahid Deshgard (1:39)
Search Disorder in your podcast app to listen right now. Welcome to the New Books Network.
Holly Gattery (1:49)
Hello everyone and welcome to nbn. I am your host, Holly Gattery and I am thrilled to be joined today by Anahid Deshgaard to talk about her incredibly powerful new book, Fire and Silence, which is a roadmap to leadership for BIPOC people. Welcome to the show. Anahid.
Anahid Deshgard (2:14)
I am so happy to be here.
Holly Gattery (2:16)
Oh I am excited to have you and I can't wait to get into this book. I so enjoyed your your online launch and the energy and power and love in that launch. But we will get to all the good stuff. Let's listen to what our audience needs right now which is a little bit more about you in this book. So this book is has necessary tactics for BIPOC leaders to navigate from survive to thrive in these politically fraught times. Organizations need strong leadership to help navigate uncertainty and complexity. A crucial yet overlooked group of leaders are also racial minorities who often move into positions of influence with little support or acknowledgement. If you're one of these leaders, or hope to be, this book is specifically for you. Fire and Silence offers a roadmap to leadership using compassion instead of trauma, authority without victimhood and strength inclusive of vulnerability in ways that are fair to all. From the trenches of social activism to coaching boardroom executives, Anahi Jasher offers proven strategies in real world stories alongside practical tips and tools to support growing numbers of BIPOC leaders in achieving the impact and recognition they so richly deserve without having to sacrifice who they are in the process. Anahi Deshgart is a CEO of I Panama leadership of Racial Justice Consulting firm. Over the last two decades she has worked with hundreds of organizations and leaders to create a more inclusive workplace. Her first book, Breaking the A Memoir of Race, Rebellion and Reconciliation, met Ray Reviews Toronto is her chosen home Anahi, let's dive right in. Where did this book start for you?
