Decolonizing the Workplace

“The purpose of equity work is [so we can all] exist as full humans. White supremacy culture [and] other systems of oppression [are] about dehumanization,” Rachel Vicente shares. “Equity work is about [ensuring] people [can] be human - all of the emotions, life experiences and complexities that come with it, and for us to be able to learn from each other and grow from each other.”

Rachel Vicente is founder and CEO at Rachel Vicente Consulting, where she provides coaching, professional development, and project-based engagement services to schools, organizations, and companies to achieve equitable systems and structures. She is a DEI strategist and coach dedicated to creating a more just, anti-racist society through coaching and education.

In this week’s show we talk about:

• White supremacy culture - what it’s really about, how it hurts everyone, and modern examples that prove it’s still a pervasive part of society.

• How a lack of shared language is hindering open, honest dialogue.

• The importance of transformation in the workplace, and how it affects more than your organizational culture.

• The ties between capitalism and racial inequality.

Resources

Rachel Vicente on LinkedIn