In the world of fashion, Felita Harris, the Chief Revenue and Strategy Executive and co-founder of Raise Fashion, shines as a dynamic, courageous, and empathetic leader who harnesses her privilege to advocate for equity and inclusivity. Her journey serves as a powerful example of the impact one can have when their privilege is used for the betterment of society.
Join Felita and Amber as they dive into the art of building strong networks based on trust and authenticity. Felita generously shares her own journey in the fashion industry and how she and her organization use their privilege to support BIPOC designers and interns. The discussion also touches on the delicate balance between a successful career and the responsibilities of motherhood, as well as the power of embracing your unique style. Throughout this eye-opening episode, Felita emphasizes the importance of reciprocity in funding requests and passionately believes in using her privilege to empower the BIPOC community.
Get ready to join these 2 amazing women in this engaging conversation that explores privilege, equity, and the incredible impact of individuals like Felita who are committed to making the world a fairer place for everyone.
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QUOTABLES:
"I truly believe that the center of relationships is truth. I build relationships based on trust and what I can add to the person's life and network." - Felita Harris
"We all deserve a chance, but we all don't get the opportunity." - Felita Harris
"I define style by how people want to identify and show up in the world." - Felita Harris
"Being really clear about why you're asking is super helpful. And people don't always realize that I can't show up like I'm asking just for me. I have to be asking for us." -Amber Cabral
GUEST INFORMATION:
Felita Harris
IG | @msfelitaharris
LinkedIn | feharris
Amber Cabral
IG | @bamcabral
LinkedIn | @ambercabral
Facebook | @amber.cabral
Twitter | @BamCabral
Grab a copy of Amber’s books at Amazon!
Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture
Say More About That: ...And Other Ways to Speak Up, Push Back, and Advocate for Yourself and Others
Guilty Privilege is produced by EPYC Media Network
Just finished the first episode (whispers: via YouTube) and I was NOT ready for the conversation to end. So I came on over to the apple podcast streets to subscribe and listen again on my commute to work. While this is not the work I’m exclusively dedicated to, I want to increase awareness around equity so I can be more intentional in my practice personally and professionally. This conversation is an absolute resource that I have the PRIVILEGE (time) to tap into and I look forward to digging into new episodes every week.
I took away so much from this episode. The biggest is recognizing our true enemy. Also, equity is about choices. We have them and we can choose how to use our privilege.
This podcast provides a path to self-awareness in the most refreshing and engaging way. The conversations are so yummy (yes, yummy!) and they make me feel like I’m sitting on the sofa with Amber and her guests.
Amber has a genuine ability to bring out the authentic aspects of topics that many of us must want to sit down and have a conversation about! Refreshing, compelling and yes, entertaining — can’t wait for each episode to drop and I even feel more equipped to expand on these topics in my own circle!
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