We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 484. Empowering Equity: Navigating Leadership, Justice, and Power in Nonprofits - Mia Henry
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.
💡Learn
- 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
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)
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/484.
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