Fostering Conversations on Anti-Racism and Inclusion with Whitney Knox Lee

In this interview, Talib Jasir talks to Whitney Knox Lee, a former civil rights attorney turned anti-racism and DEI educator, and host of the Impostrix podcast.

As part of Afros and Audio’s Black History Month interview series, Whitney discusses her journey from law to DEI education, emphasizing the influence of white supremacy and systemic racism on her career decisions.

She discusses experiences of feeling alienated and undervalued, tying these feelings into her explanation of imposter syndrome and how it is often amplified by white-dominant cultures and spaces.

Whitney also highlights the importance of self-advocacy and realistic conflict resolution strategies in the face of racial toxicity. She shares the growth and benefits she has experienced from her podcasting journey, embracing authenticity and aligning with personal values.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:15 Guest Introduction: Whitney Knox Lee 00:26 Whitney’s Journey from Civil Rights Attorney to DEI Educator 07:12 The Birth of the Impostrix Podcast 08:12 Imposter Syndrome and Racial Toxicity 22:59 The Impact of Podcasting on Personal Growth 33:26 Addressing Racial Toxicity and Self-Advocacy 41:21 Engaging with the Audience and Shaping Podcast Content 44:50 Influences and Resources for Discussing Anti-Racism and DEI 45:41 Conclusion and Contact Information

To learn more visit:

impostrixpodcast.com

Impostrix Podcast on Pod.link

Impostrix podcast on IG

Impostrix podcast on FB

Whitney Knox Lee on LinkedIn

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DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by guests of Afros & Audio’s Black History Month interview series are their own and do not reflect the values, mission, or business of Talib Jasir, Afros & Audio, Black Podcasters Association, Vanguard Podcast Network, or any other names, podcasts, events, businesses, or organizations mentioned in the video or audio of this series unless explicitly stated.