From her early experiences watching the women in her family to discovering the writings of James Baldwin through his book 'Another Country' and the awakening that followed and the emotional impact of hearing Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Mountaintop speech, Leticia Peguero shares significant moments and influences that shaped her journey into social justice work.
Her storytelling of how she "fell into coaching" connects her personal experiences, her career in philanthropy, and her passion for and transformative work with coaching women of color. She talks about the work of depersonalizing internalized oppression by asking important questions like: "How much of this is personal, and how much is systemic? What is mine to hold? and What belongs to the system?"
Leticia emphasizes the importance of rest in social justice work, the importance of somatic knowing, the legacy of her grandmother and mother, and the vital role storytelling plays in creating lasting social change.
Learn more about Leticia and her work at her website, leticiapeguero.com
00:00 The Book That Changed Everything 01:19 Awakening to Social Justice 03:59 The Power of Storytelling 06:55 Introducing Leticia Peguero 07:31 Honoring Ancestral Influence 10:49 Early Activations and Realizations 16:05 Depersonalizing Internalized Oppression 20:06 Falling into Coaching 24:10 The Philosophy of Coaching 36:02 Reflecting on Coaching and Holding Space 37:03 The Power of Intentional Space 38:51 The Role of a Coach Witnessing and Transformational Coaching 41:29 Unpacking Internalized Oppression 47:09 Gratitude and Influences 56:21 The Importance of Rest 01:03:58 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.
I am a social worker, social justice educator, writer, and organizational consultant who works to advance equity and social justice within people, organizations, and communities.
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