21 episodes
Let's Have The Conversation Desireé B Stephens
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Desireé B Stephens is a counselor, coach, and community builder who uses her TikTok platform to push forward with her Anti-opression, pro-liberation views, and paths to healing. As a public speaker and modern-day philosopher, her approach is to ponder the many ails of the world through a lens of intersectionality in order to break free of constructs and binaries that lead us to get free, together, ONE conversation at a time!
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#makeshifthappen #decolonizeeverything #desireebstephens #letshavetheconversation #DEI #publicspeaker #rethinkingwhieness
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Decolonizing Thought: Challenging Power Dynamics and Systemic Erasure
Join Desireé B Stephens and Dr. Kimberly Douglass as they delve into a critical discussion on the decolonization of neuro and the multilayered impact of systemic inequities. Witness a thought-provoking discourse that examines the historical and contemporary implications of societal and governmental structures.
- The episode uncovers the erasure of family lines through tragic historical events and its repercussions on property ownership and land claims.
- Dr. Douglass elaborates on the dynamics of power, the necessity of property protection through legal means, and the troubles arising from eminent domain.
- A deep dive into the acceptance of oppression within communities, the irony of American exceptionalism, and the influence of colonization on current societal conflicts.
- Exploring the problematic narrative of history, questioning educational distortions, and the call for genuine activism over passive allyship.
- The hosts engage in a revealing conversation on the exploitation of marginalized communities by state systems, the importance of accurate record-keeping for reparations, and the urgent need for interdisciplinary approaches to dismantle systemic racism.
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Breaking Down Colonized Relationship Norms with Experts Desireé and Chaneé
Join Desireé B Stephens and Chaneé Jackson Kendall in their raw and enlightening first episode of "Me and Chanee." Dive into a candid discussion about non-monogamy, decolonizing relationships, and the nuanced spectrum of love and sexuality.
- Chaneé Jackson Kendall shares her journey into non-monogamy and her mission to advocate for its normalcy in black communities.
- Unpacking the distinctions between polyamory and polygamy, the episode highlights the importance of multiple connections and autonomy within relationships.
- Desireé B Stephens and Chaneé emphasize the need for intentional polyamory and its role in challenging societal norms and decolonizing relationships.
- Listen as Chaneé discusses her non-traditional family dynamics and Desireé touches on the influence of colonial standards on individual and familial structures.
- The duo calls for an exploration into decolonizing parenting, the interconnectedness of societal systems and relationships, and the liberation of personal and shared pathways.
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So You Want to Get Active?
Safi and I are discuccing actual activism and how to begin your journey in activism and more importantly, what it takes to stay and support for the long haul
Here is the article to support this podcast https://desireebstephens.substack.com/p/so-you-want-to-get-active?
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How colonial constructs impact love and relationships
EVERY MONDAY DEEDEE WEDNESDAY LPC-S AND I GO LIVE TO DISCUSS THE IMPACT OF COLONIZATION ON OUR RELATIONSHIP STYLES. HAVE YOU EVER QUESTIONED IF YOU WANTED TO BE MONOGAMOUS? OR WHY THE NUCLEAR FAMILY IS THE SUPERIOR FAMILY STRUCTURE?
WHERE DID YOUR IDEALS AND VALUES COME FROM?
JOIN US AS WE DECONSTRUCT ALL AVENUES OF LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS.
I AM DESIREE B STEPHENS AND I PATHOLOGIZE WHITENESS AS A SYSTEM. FOLLOW ALONG ON THE JOURNEY TO LIBERATION AS WE DISMANTLE THE SYSTEMS THAT KEEP US ALL OPPRESSED AND LET'S MAKE SHI(F)T HAPPEN.
NEW AGREEMENTS, NEW SYSTEMS, NEW CONNECTIONS
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The various aspects and ways of DEI work
I was blessed to have a candid discussion with Tony Nabors of Racial Equity Insights last night live on Tiktok. He wanted to know more about me, my style of speaking, and how I began this work of anti-oppression and liberation. Have a listen and tell me what you think.
#desireebstephens #makeshifthappen #letshavetheconversation #diversityequityandinclusion
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White Translators Need Not Apply
Whew, this month of June in 2022 has been a BINGO card of systemic whiteness and its sheer nonsense. I always enjoy speaking with Rebbeca and Portia. The title speaks for itself. We are not seeking your voice to drown out ours. We need you to sit, pause and do the work of healing. THATS IT!
#DEI #desireebstephens #whitewomanwhiperer #portianoir
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