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Embracing Your VoiceBeing the "First" or "Only": Strategies for Inclusive Leadership with Sarah Chapman BacerraSummaryIn this episode of Embracing Your Voice, we explore the challenges and triumphs of being the "first" or "only" woman of color in predominantly white spaces. Sarah Chapman Bacerra shares her experiences as a leadership expert and community organizer. Discover actionable strategies to foster inclusivity, build authentic connections, and use your voice unapologetically.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Atima introduces the podcast and its focus on authentically empowering women of color to create impactful lives and careers.[00:01:00] Meet Sarah Chapman Bacerra: Sarah Chapman Bacerra, founder and CEO of Trailblazing in Color, shares...2024-02-2645 min
Trailblazing In ColorBlueprints of Change: A Legacy of Impact on Housing Justice with Troy Chapman (Part 2)Hey there, Trailblazers! We're back with part two of an extraordinary journey on the Trailblazing in Color podcast. If you missed part one, make sure to hit rewind and catch up on the inspiring tales of Troy Chapman, a seasoned leader in housing justice.I'm thrilled you've chosen to join us on this trailblazing adventure. Now, let's dive into the continuation of Troy's remarkable story.In this episode, we explore Troy's international efforts in scaling his work. From national to county levels, Troy shares his experiences in passing on the knowledge of financing affordable housing t...2024-01-0325 min
Trailblazing In ColorBlueprints of Change: A Legacy of Impact on Social and Housing Justice with Troy Chapman (Part 1)Today's episode features a remarkable individual whose dedication to affordable housing has transformed communities and touched the lives of countless individuals.Our guest today is Troy Chapman, a seasoned leader in housing justice and lifelong public servant. From organizing sit-ins during the civil rights movement to becoming the Acting Director of the Office of Housing Programs at the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC, Troy Chapman's collaborative impact has been expansive.Appointed by both the Ford and Carter administrations, Troy played a pivotal role in shaping the regulations that influenced the management...2024-01-0343 min
Trailblazing In ColorBreaking Boundaries: A Conversation on Organizational Change, Inclusion, and Creating Cultures of Dissent with Dr. Sana ShaikhIn this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Sana Shaikh, an expert in organizational change management, culturally responsive organizational practices, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programmatic initiatives. With over 14 years of experience in operations and policy research, Sana is the founder of TimeED, a company that focuses on developing anti-racism and anti-bias learning solutions for national non-profits, parent-teacher organizations, and school districts.Sana's research has centered on the intersection of racial identity and relational coordination in cultivating culturally responsive classrooms. She has had the privilege of presenting her research both domestically and globally, participating in...2023-12-1451 min
Trailblazing In ColorTransforming Global Development with Dr. Christine SowIn this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Christine Sow, CEO and President of Humentum, whose work centers on making global development equitable, accountable, and resilient. Christine joined Humentum in November 2019 from a 25-year career in international development, having worked at all levels of the sector, from providing technical assistance to leading global operations and project management in some of the sector's largest organizations. As a seasoned convener and coalition builder, Christine brings deep experience in best practices associated with organizational membership models. We'll dive into her journey in international development and explore the tra...2023-12-0651 min
Trailblazing In ColorBreaking Barriers In The Fashion Industry with Grace CorreyWelcome everyone to this week's episode of the Trailblazing in Color podcast. I am very excited to tell you a little bit more about today's trailblazing guest, Grace Correy. Grace graduated from Parsons School of Design with a major in fashion design and rose through the ranks of the fashion industry to become a senior executive at Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Spanx, Victoria's Secret, The Gap, J. Crew, and Speedo, among others. As an entrepreneur and co-founder/CEO of skincare brand Biophile, which has been featured in Vogue, Forbes, Elle, and Marie Claire and was sold in...2023-10-2439 min
Trailblazing In ColorAmplifying Marginalized Voices & Telling Untold Stories with Cher HaleWelcome to today's show! We're thrilled to introduce our guest, Cher Hale, the founder and director of Ginkgo PR, an agency dedicated to using public relations to create a more equitable media landscape. Cher, a Taiwanese Black American woman, is passionate about amplifying the voices of historically excluded authors and entrepreneurs and is committed to amplifying the voices of those from marginalized communities in the media. Cher shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind founding Ginkgo PR and how this deeply influenced her mission to support those who lack a platform or privilege in sharing their...2023-10-1834 min
Trailblazing In ColorEmbracing Authenticity: Navigating Self-Connection and Inclusion with Nate ShalevWelcome to another episode of the Trailblazing in Color podcast! In today's conversation, we dive deep with our incredible guest, Nate Shalev, a speaker, author, and inclusivity expert who helps individuals embrace their true selves.Nate's expertise has been featured in prestigious publications like the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, Huffington Post, and more. We're thrilled to have Nate here to share their wisdom and insights.Join us as we explore Nate's inspiring origin story, the power of self-acceptance, and the significance of embracing your true self. Discover the courage it takes to be...2023-10-0442 min
Trailblazing In ColorRevolutionizing Financial Education with Kalilah ReynoldsIn this episode of the Trailblazing in Color podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with Kalilah Reynolds, a financial journalist, educator, and entrepreneur who is transforming the landscape of financial education. Her company, Kalilah Reynolds Media, creates financial news and education that's easy to understand, helping people create and maintain personal wealth and prosperous economies. Kalilah is the creator and executive producer of Jamaica's most influential business talk show, Taking Stock, with over 4 million views on YouTube.Kalilah’s journey from a journalist to a financial education trailblazer is an inspiring story of passion, per...2023-09-2752 min
Trailblazing In ColorReimagine Inclusion with Mita MallickIn this episode of the Trailblazing in Color podcast, we dive deep into the world of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) with Mita Mallick, author of "Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace" and co-host of "The Brown Table Talk." Mita shares her expertise and experiences, providing invaluable insights for organizational leaders working towards creating more inclusive and equitable cultures and societies, especially in the context of sustainable systems change.Preorder Reimagine Inclusion: You can preorder Mita's book, "Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace," on Amazon or find it at your...2023-09-2045 min
Trailblazing In ColorUsing Communications to Achieve Equity with Catharine MontgomeryCatharine Montgomery is our guest today, and she is the founder and CEO of Better Together, a communications agency focused on positive change for purpose-driven organizations through creative strategies, messaging, and branding.As an experienced communication professional with a background in education, environment, and social justice, Catharine founded Better Together after a successful career in various communications agencies and in-house roles. Throughout her career, Catharine has focused on supporting social justice efforts, utilizing her expertise in media outreach, stakeholder engagement, and community involvement to support marginalized communities.Catharine’s business is young, but she’s alre...2023-09-1345 min
Trailblazing In ColorEducational Justice from the Top Down with AJ CrabillWelcome to Season 2 of the Trailblazing in Color podcast! This season, we're excited to bring you even more empowering stories from guests who are paving the way as trailblazers in their fields.In today's first episode of the season, our guest is AJ Crabill, an accomplished leader in the field of education who has dedicated his career to improving the lives of students by transforming school systems from the ground up and the top down. AJ's book, Great On Their Behalf, Why School Boards Fail, How Yours Can Be Effective, offers a powerful blueprint for...2023-09-1351 min
Fernando Lopes Jr. Podcast#126: Sarah Chapman Bacerra, Human-Lover, Inclusion-Pusher, Founder, Trailblazing in Color, Impact & Influence Coach, Podcast Host, International Speaker - Strengthen your voice, increase your influenToday, I am interviewing Sarah Chapman Bacerra (Ba-serra), founder of Trailblazing in Color, a people development firm focused on supporting those paving the way and lifting while they climb.
Trailblazing in Color is guided by a mission to help historically underrepresented leaders thrive in and change the systems that were not designed by us or for us.
Sarah is an international speaker, award-winning inclusion advocate, and community organizer.
She loves creating and being a part of intentional communities, spontaneity, and going on adventures with her two daughters and partner Hollie.
2023-02-2439 min
Trailblazing In ColorSeason 1 Wrap UpWelcome to the final episode of Season 1! It's been quite a ride. In this solo episode, I wanted to share a few things I’ve learned during our inaugural season, what I’m feeling grateful for, and where we’re headed from here.In January 2023, we’ll be launching our first series of community events open to everyone, as well as our peer advisory program: The Trailblazers Collective. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! Sign up at www.trailblazingincolor.com/joinAnd we’d love to hear from you...2022-12-2513 min
Trailblazing In ColorInclusion In Action with Samara HakimToday’s guest, Samara Hakim, is an international culture and inclusion thought leader, data strategist, keynote speaker, writer, and facilitator. She is also the president of CuturGrit, LLC and her mission is to bring people together to be themselves and to create the most impactful work they would like to see for their own dreams and for their own legacy.In our conversation, we talk about her active approaches to creating more inclusive, innovative work environments within organizations, leveraging cultural intelligence and tenets of inclusive leadership. We also discuss the role discomfort plays in culture transformation work an...2022-12-1947 min
Trailblazing In ColorReaching Your Highest and Best Self with Chris HoToday we’re talking about coaching and what it means to really move into ascension and elevation with support through an influential coaching process. I’m visiting with my friend and fellow coach, Chris Ho. Chris is a certified coach, leader, entrepreneur, father, husband, and community advocate. Professionally he is the founder and coach of ConsciousStudio.ca, a 1:1 life coaching organization focused on helping people become leaders in their own lives, living life in the present, on purpose, and with passion. We explore how great coaches ask insightful questions while also meeting the client where they are, holdin...2022-12-1241 min
Trailblazing In ColorFinding Your Purpose, Meaning, and Legacy with Joan MazeOur guest this week is Joan Maze, founder of Life in Seven Coaching & Consulting and the creator of Work Wellness Academy (WWA), a learning community dedicated to providing the practical strategies and resources needed to help people show up at work happy, healthy, and whole.Joan is a speaker, facilitator, and certified personal and executive coach who specializes in helping individuals and organizations create more freedom and fulfillment in their work. As part of WWA, Joan works with organizations to help them systemically unlearn toxic work habits and status quo work conventions. In this episode...2022-12-051h 00
Trailblazing In ColorContentment vs. Fulfillment with Kyle AliToday’s trailblazing guest is my long-time friend, Kyle Ali. Kyle is an advocate for equal educational and workforce opportunities and has led several large-scale initiatives to attract and develop Black talent at Google and through his work as Global Chairperson for the Black Googler Network.In so many of the arenas in which Kyle serves, his focus is on creating ripple effects of long-term impact and lasting change.Over the course of our conversation, Kyle shares how during his work with Teach for America, witnessing the lack of opportunities, particularly for young Black, Brown, an...2022-11-2849 min
Trailblazing In ColorSustainable Mentorship with Leslie ChapmanHi, everyone! Our guest today is an Emmy-award-winning Distinguished Software Engineer passionate about encouraging more young women to enter the tech field. Leslie Chapman is an Engineering Fellow for Comcast, a sought-after speaker, and an advocate for young women to pursue careers in technology.I am lucky enough to call her my Aunt Leslie and, throughout my life, she has served as a huge inspiration for me. Even so, like so many of us, she still struggles with imposter syndrome and believing she deserves a seat at the table. Over the course of our conversation, Leslie shares:2022-11-2148 min
Trailblazing In ColorBuilding Your Campfire Circle with Tania BhattacharyyaToday’s guest is Tania Bhattacharyya, founder of Lumos Marketing, a thought leadership consultancy for social impact entrepreneurs ready to stand out as they stand up for their mission.In our conversation, we chat about:Strategies she uses to overcome imposter syndrome and other challenges that get in the way of women taking up more space.How to stand up and stand out as an expert with clarity and intention. The power of authentic storytelling and building your campfire circle.Helping social impact leaders attract their dream allies and build movements.Above all, Tania sh...2022-11-1447 min
Trailblazing In ColorLeading Authentically with Desiree AspirasToday's guest is Desiree Aspiras, founder of Deep Breath Network, a diverse and welcoming space to share creativity, mindfulness, and embodied practices with changemakers around the globe.Desiree is trailblazing paths as an educator, therapist and facilitator focused on integrating these practices into her arenas of mental health, higher education, and social justice. Infused in all of her work is a belief that inspiring individuals to find hope, meaning, and courage is essential to creating change.In our conversation, we talk about:Her journey to integrating mindfulness and contemplative practices into her work as...2022-11-0743 min
Our True ColorsMultiracial Motherhood with Rach KassMESSAGE ME HERE!Rach Kass is a Nursing Station Technician (NST), life coach, and podcast host and joins us for this episode to talk about her experiences as the White mother of her five biracial children. Also joining us as a guest host, while Yolandie takes some time with her new little one, is Sarah Bacerra - a two-time former guest on OTC. Rachel and her husband, Chris, also host and produce Infusion Health Podcast.In this episode, she talks with us about being a White mom to biracial children and what that means for...2022-11-0239 min
Trailblazing In ColorRace, Equity, and Our Liberation with Kim DesmondOn today’s episode, our guest is Kim Desmond. She is trailblazing paths as the City of San Diego’s first Chief of Race and Equity. Prior to this appointment, Kim served as the Director and Interim Chief Equity Officer for Mayor Michael B. Hancock, overseeing the Mayor’s Office of Social Equity and Innovation within the City and County of Denver.This conversation is a powerful one, as Kim has a way with storytelling, connecting dots, and role-modeling what it means to be intentional and care-driven in this work. Kim shares the winding, but ultimat...2022-10-311h 02
Women Changing The WorldEP 44: Strengthening your voice, future-proofing inclusion efforts, and building coalitions with Sarah Chapman BacerraIn this episode, we talk to Sarah Chapman Bacerra, the founder of Trailblazing in Color, an organization on a mission to help historically underrepresented leaders thrive in and change the systems that were not designed by them or for them.
This episode covers:
💜 The importance of curiosity in our relationships
💜 The challenges facing trailblazers who identify as “firsts” and “onlys”
💜 Why we need to build coalitions for different areas and chapters of our lives
💜 Tips and tools to get started in strengthening your voice
💜 Advice for effec...2022-10-2756 min
Trailblazing In ColorBuilding Outcomes-Driven Communities with Lola AdeyemoToday’s guest is Lola Adeyemo, a dear friend of mine and entrepreneur, scientist, speaker, and author. We both live in San Diego and I can count her among my “water cooler” friends that are always around to listen and help. In this episode, we’ll talk about her journey as a Nigerian immigrant making a life in America and how she uses her expertise to help businesses build a more inclusive culture.Culturally in Nigeria, Lola was raised to always respect and listen to everyone older than her. As she experienced college and corporate culture, that line got...2022-10-2456 min
Trailblazing In ColorPlayful Rebellion with Gary WareToday’s guest, Gary Ware, is trailblazing a path to influence people and organizations to infuse more play in order to evoke more creativity, innovation, and joy, and he gives us the necessary tools and frameworks to do so. Gary was my level 2 improv teacher back in 2018 and the time spent doing something fun just for myself was life changing.Play isn’t something just for kids. As adults, it’s easy to dismiss the idea of play as a waste of time, or something that needed to be earned by productivity. Why do we lose our playfu...2022-10-1743 min
Trailblazing In ColorBlazing Your Own Trail with Sarah Chapman BacerraIf you are a changemaker focused on creating more equity in the spaces you occupy and looking to better embody your voice, find ways to increase your impact, and get empowered to keep going, then you are in the right place.Trailblazing in Color is a movement born out of a need to create community and a support system for those focused on creating positive change in the world.The Trailblazing in Color Podcast is an intentional space for changemakers: leaders and innovators hell-bent on amplifying our collective impact.In this podcast, I’ll...2022-09-1907 min
The Bigger Braver Life ShowBlaze Your Own Trail with Sarah BacerraSend us a text Join me as I welcome guest Sarah Bacerra, CEO of Trailblazing in Color. In this episode, we discuss: * What you need in your life when you identify as the “first” or “only” in your family, work, or community * Why sharing your story and being authentically you is so needed* Finding yourself, your rage point, and your legacy as the catalyst for your true expressionIf you're ready to create a clear vision, make your dreams a reality and take action...2022-04-2538 min
Civil(ish)This Ain't Your Grandmother's WorldThis ain't your grandmother's world. Not in the least. Things that were not are being reframed, retrained, and rebuilt before our very eyes.
You've heard talk of the good old days...but not everyone remembers them quite so fondly. Sarah Bacerra is at the forefront of today's cultural conversations on remaking society. You've heard the words social justice...intersectionality...same sex marriage. We've got all that and more in this episode. It is an eye-opener. And, most definitely worth your time.1
Sarah Bacerra is an Inclusion Strategist...2020-12-0929 min
Our True ColorsComparing Nature to How We Nurture: Who do you Value in Times of Crisis?MESSAGE ME HERE!Just about everyone around the world has been impacted by COVID-19. Are we able to suppress our selfish human tendencies and look out for others. This crisis of this coronavirus will pass but there will be other crises of nature, just as there has been in the past. Ask yourself: who am I valuing? Listen in on this convo as Jason and I discuss this with return guest, Sarah Bacerra. Sarah Bacerra is an inclusion advocate, speaker, and activist in San Diego, CA. She has spent much of...2020-03-2945 minOur True ColorsGrowing Up Ambiguously - Across the GenerationsMESSAGE ME HERE!Father and Daughter, both multiracial, come together this week to talk about what it was like growing up during their time. Shannon and I weigh in as Sarah Bacerra, an activist and with Women's Marches, and Troy Chapman, jazz guitarist, discuss the differences and the similarities of their experiences.Sarah Bacerra is an inclusion advocate, speaker, and activist in San Diego, CA. She has spent much of her career in leadership development and learning effectiveness, specifically through the lens of fostering belonging in organizations. With a f...2020-01-021h 01