I had the pleasure today of chatting with Akeisha Johnson on the most recent episode of the Stride 2 Freedom podcast. Akeisha has a disarming presence. You just want to listen to her, learn from her, and tap into her good energy. And so it makes sense that her company, An Inspired Story, has impacted so many business leaders around the country. As a professional coach, Akeisha’s superpower is to help her clients write the narrative that will help them achieve their goals.
But Akeisha is just so much more than a coach. Akeisha has also been a convener to talk about the sensitive topic of race relations in our country. In 2019, Akeisha started the initiative, A Safe Space to Talk About Race, where she initially brought together non-white individuals to talk about racism against them. Eventually, Akeisha made the courageous move to open up the Forum for white and non-white individuals alike. What transpired was a level of openness, awareness, common ground and vulnerability that began moving toward a different kind of future, one that was not shackled by historical norms.
In this Freedom Speaker Series episode with Akeisha, you will learn:
- How racism is just a made-up construct that we can break
- What are micro aggressions and how to become more aware of them
- The power that self-awareness plays in helping us lead in a changing world
We are fortunate to have Akeisha available to spend time with us on this edition of Stride 2 Freedom. If there is a speaker you’d like us to interview, let us know. Stay well. Stay safe. Stay healthy.
Show Notes and Links From Episode:
An Inspired Story Coaching
Akeisha Johnson Linkedin | Email
Episode Transcript:
Podcast: A Safe Space to Talk About Race with Akeisha Johnson, Leadership Coach at An Inspired Story
