Show Notes:

In this episode of The Shift, host Mark Travis Rivera has a profound conversation with Sarah Phelps, an advocate and community educator. They explore themes of resilience and resistance, particularly in the context of marginalized communities and women's rights. The discussion delves into the complexities of privilege, the political climate affecting women's rights, and the role of white women in social justice movements. Sarah shares her experiences and insights on the importance of community and the need for awareness in the face of systemic oppression. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by various communities and the necessity of allyship and understanding in the fight for equality.

Guest Bio:

As an advocate, speaker and community educator, Sarah Phelps brings a unique approach to understanding and belonging for marginalized communities. She helps organizations combine principles of wellbeing, justice and innovation in program development, training and facilitation, and leadership coaching. With degrees in history and international relations and over 20 years of non-profit and corporate experience, she has a strategic and creative approach to programming and thought leadership. She centers community care and universal thriving in her work and is passionate about helping all people gain understanding and empowerment. Sarah is adept at empathetic and agile adaptation of messages to her audience and has spoken at a wide variety of venues such as police departments, diversity conferences, social service providers, annual stakeholder meetings and executive roundtables. She is also a diversity conference planner, founder of the Emerging Speakers Institute, facilitator for Inclusive Communities, and is honored to serve as the Board President of Umbrella US, providing resources and coaching for neurodivergent adults nationwide. In her free time, Sarah gardens, enjoys great design, and reads voraciously (150+ books per year, 5-9 newspapers per day).

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