Terry Liggins is the Founder and CEO of The Hurdle Life Coach, a coaching service that provides inspiration, motivation and education to students of all ages and people in all stages of their lives. Terry is an advocate for special populations, at-risk youth, adults in reentry, people in recovery and young professionals. He believes leadership begins with role modeling and recognizes the sphere of influence every person possesses to be force for good. His Faith in God and people fuels his desire to be a helping hand in a world full of individuals, families and communities in need.
Here are a few highlights from this episode:
Shoutout to Is it Not Lovely Podcast @isitnotlovelypodcast, ResGen Podcast w/ Tom Henderson @resgen_ministry, The Inspired Legacy Podcast w/ Mark Henderson @theinspiredlegacy
Part I
Racism (Can we start by stating the fact that colored people start with a disadvantage?)
Equity vs Equality
Ben gets called out for Institutional Racism already built in his world.
If you arent willing to do anything to recognize the racism that is present than you are no better than those that actively pass opportunities for those of a different color.
Terry’s lived experience in being discriminated against.
“The Trauma of Invisibility”
“Challenging Historical Accepted Notions for Greater Expectations on your life.”
Today Tactics: 1. See people of color for being people of color. 2. Invite people that dont look like you into your social world.
Part 2:
Terry’s story of being in a vulnerable circumstance at home and work. Because of that vulnerability Terry was talked into an unfortunate felony charge.
Terry being thankful for his incarceration because that was his only way into mental health support.
“He is the only Father I know.”
What the community can do right now?
Sioux Falls Finest: Businesses with Exemplary Service:
Sioux Falls Police Department (https://www.siouxfalls.org/police) - Ryan
Sioux Falls Sanitary Landfill (https://www.siouxfalls.org/public-works/landfill) - Ben
