There’s a growing breed of so-called “activists” who turned community work into a clout economy.
They show up for cameras, not for the cause. They speak louder than they listen, build brands instead of movements, and profit off pain while pretending to represent the people.
In this episode, Dr. B breaks down the rise of performative activism and the difference between real leadership and the grift. He shares personal stories about fake leaders he’s crossed paths with — the charismatic manipulators who use slogans, entourages, and self-promotion to mask their greed — and how to spot them before they exploit your community.
This conversation isn’t about hate. It’s about accountability, truth, and giving flowers to the real ones out there doing the work without applause — the parents, teachers, language keepers, and organizers who move in silence but carry entire nations on their backs.
Main Themes:
Performative activism and the social-media grift
How trauma gets commodified for views
Traits of fake leaders and how to spot them
What real leadership looks like in community work
Shout-outs to the real ones putting in work off-camera
ML&R to those moving quietly and standing tall.
The ancestors see you.
