Join us for an inspiring episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation as we welcome Dr. Gabriela Alcalde, a creative and anti-supremacist leader.
In this conversation, Dr. Alcalde shares her journey from childhood in Lima, Peru, to her impactful work in philanthropy and social justice advocacy. We dive into the meaning of anti-supremacist leadership and how she is actively dismantling systems of inequality.
Together, we explore the power of storytelling, the role of community and empathy, and why true safety—not just comfort—matters in our lives and workplaces. Dr. Alcalde also discusses her upcoming book, What Your Comfort Costs Us, reflecting on individualism, collective care, and the necessity of rest and dreaming for personal and societal healing.
✨ Key Topics:✔️ The distinction between comfort and safety✔️ The power of storytelling in fostering understanding✔️ Why rest and collective care are revolutionary acts✔️ How we can engage in self-reflection and community-building
Full episode notes: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/what-your-comfort-costs/
Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation that challenges us to dream big and work toward a more just and equitable world.
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About Dr. Gabriela Alcalde
Born in Lima, Peru, Gabriela Alcalde is a creative, anti-supremacist leader with experience in the philanthropic, academic, government, nonprofit, and grassroots sectors. She writes and speaks locally, nationally, and internationally about shifting the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, racial justice, and leadership experience of women of color. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Louisville, a Master’s in public health from Boston University, and a doctorate in global public health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. What Your Comfort Costs Us is her first book.
Connect with Dr. Gabriela Alcalde
https://www.mgalcalde.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567917268280
http://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-alcalde
About the Podcast
Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) is a podcast about women empowerment stories and for Women of Color who want more out of life. This show is for women who have had enough and want change, especially those who have been waiting to choose themselves and live boldly.
In each inspiring episode, hear from women from different backgrounds, countries, and ages who have embarked on personal journeys, sharing their stories of empowerment, overcoming, and their path to living a dream life (style).
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