A Candid Conversation About Systemic Racism | Dia Simms on Women of Impact

Since the murder of George Floyd, protests and unrest have swept the country, reaching all fifty states. More and more people see the need to discuss racism and the brutality and oppression faced by too many Americans. But where should that discussion begin? On this episode of Women of Impact with Lisa Bilyeu, Dia Simms, president of Combs Enterprises, addresses the uncomfortable conversations we all need to have, breaks down the structure and history of systemic racism, and advocates staying ruthlessly focused on overcoming the problem as quickly as possible. This episode is brought to you by: Impact Theory University: university.impacttheory.com Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/womenofimpact and use discount code WOMENOFIMPACT Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. SHOW NOTES:  Police brutality represents only a fraction of the brutality that needs to be addressed [3:13] Dia describes the sorts of uncomfortable conversations that we all need to have [6:11] Dia explains why she needs to be dressed to the nines just to avoid being abused [7:54] Lisa talks about how powerful it is when you feel a connection to another’s experience [11:58] Dia gives a basic breakdown of systemic racism, its history and current reality [14:12] Dia talks about the famous, ground-breaking brown eyes/blue eyes story [17:34] Dia and Lisa discuss the failures and limitations of the American education system [21:10] “You can’t be what you don’t see.” [25:27] It’s not easy to change habitual ways of thinking, but it is possible and necessary [29:04] We are all inextricably connected, so how do we move ahead together? [33:25] Lisa talks about how protests and unrest have pushed her to talk about racism [38:28] Dia discusses the importance of humility and clear, honest communication [39:58] Dia advocates staying ruthlessly focused on overcoming systemic racism [43:35] Dia recommends resources and people to follow [47:41]  FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2TIsoKh  Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? Calling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be!  Women of EXTRA Impact Subscription Benefits: New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more!  Subscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly. Looking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist.  Want to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab.  Curious about your health? We’ve got you covered in Health Hub.  And of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist  Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/