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15: The Courage to Create Change and Championing Equity with Felita Harris
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Το περιεχόμενο παρέχεται από το Amber Cabral. Όλο το περιεχόμενο podcast, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των επεισοδίων, των γραφικών και των περιγραφών podcast, μεταφορτώνεται και παρέχεται απευθείας από τον Amber Cabral ή τον συνεργάτη της πλατφόρμας podcast. Εάν πιστεύετε ότι κάποιος χρησιμοποιεί το έργο σας που προστατεύεται από πνευματικά δικαιώματα χωρίς την άδειά σας, μπορείτε να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία που περιγράφεται εδώ https://el.player.fm/legal.
In the world of fashion, Felita Harris, the Chief Revenue and Strategy Executive and co-founder of Raise Fashion, shines as a dynamic, courageous, and empathetic leader who harnesses her privilege to advocate for equity and inclusivity. Her journey serves as a powerful example of the impact one can have when their privilege is used for the betterment of society.
Join Felita and Amber as they dive into the art of building strong networks based on trust and authenticity. Felita generously shares her own journey in the fashion industry and how she and her organization use their privilege to support BIPOC designers and interns. The discussion also touches on the delicate balance between a successful career and the responsibilities of motherhood, as well as the power of embracing your unique style. Throughout this eye-opening episode, Felita emphasizes the importance of reciprocity in funding requests and passionately believes in using her privilege to empower the BIPOC community.
Get ready to join these 2 amazing women in this engaging conversation that explores privilege, equity, and the incredible impact of individuals like Felita who are committed to making the world a fairer place for everyone.
KEY POINTS:
-Authentic bonds create win-win collaborations
-Courage and conviction are key in making your career decisions
-Style is a way to express your identity and emotions
-Your partnership and clarity in the ask is essential
-Privilege can drive positive change and opportunities for others
QUOTABLES:
"I truly believe that the center of relationships is truth. I build relationships based on trust and what I can add to the person's life and network." - Felita Harris
"We all deserve a chance, but we all don't get the opportunity." - Felita Harris
"I define style by how people want to identify and show up in the world." - Felita Harris
"Being really clear about why you're asking is super helpful. And people don't always realize that I can't show up like I'm asking just for me. I have to be asking for us." -Amber Cabral
GUEST INFORMATION:
IG | @msfelitaharris
LinkedIn | feharris
IG | @bamcabral
LinkedIn | @ambercabral
Facebook | @amber.cabral
Twitter | @BamCabral
Grab a copy of Amber’s books at Amazon!
Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture
Guilty Privilege is produced by EPYC Media Network
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