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In this episode, co-hosts Courthney and Emily welcome educator, martial artist, and systems thinker Ian Sanderson (Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan) for a wide-ranging conversation about authenticity, Indigenous worldviews, and what it means to stay in relationship during deeply polarized times. Ian draws from more than 25 years of work integrating Indigenous, Eastern, and Western traditions to explore why many of today's social challenges can't be solved through more certainty or better answers. Ins...

In our first full video episode, Courtney and Emily reflect on the journey of The Humanize Podcast—how an unlikely partnership that began during the pandemic has grown into over 100 conversations centered on race, humanity, and courageous dialogue. The conversation then turns to a deeply personal parenting question: Should white parents teach their children about the N-word? Emily shares why she's wrestling with the question as her children become more exposed to history, music, and conversati...

How do student-athletes balance speaking out with staying in the game? In this episode, we explore the delicate tension between advocacy and career security for college athletes—where using your voice can come with both purpose and risk. DaWon Baker...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Amy at the Museum of Boulder, surrounded by the living history of Black resilience and brilliance. Against this backdrop, Amy shares her deeply personal journey—navigating the tensions between authentic...

Live from the Museum of Boulder, filmmaker Katrina Miller ("This Is Not Who We Are") joins us for a powerful conversation on DEI in today’s turbulent political climate. We tackle the myths surrounding DEI, including the idea of reverse...

LIVE AT THE MUSEUM OF BOULDER (Part 1) In this episode, we bring you an eye-opening conversation with the remarkable artist Adderley Grant-Lorde. Her journey unfolds against the backdrop of Boulder, Colorado, where she strives to amplify Black voices...

In this episode, hosts Courthney and Emily reflect on the emotional impact of recent election results, examining the role of misogyny and white supremacy in shaping political representation. They critically analyze the Harris-Waltz campaign’s...

Can America handle its first female President of color? The unexpected exit of Joe Biden from the presidential race has catapulted Kamala Harris into the spotlight as the presumptive Democratic nominee, and we’re here to unpack this seismic...

Can confronting our own biases truly lead to a more inclusive society? Join us as we unpack the complexities of race, culture, and power dynamics within professional settings through Emily's eye-opening experience in a DEI book group focused on...

DEI is not just a buzzword—it's a battleground. Discover how initiatives meant to ensure equal opportunities are being twisted for profit, and the backlash they face from political factions that misuse terms like "DEI president." In this episode, we...

Trump's comment about immigrants "taking black jobs" isn't just misguided—it's harmful. Join us as we, Courtney Russell Jr. and Emily Browker, unpack the damaging implications of such statements on marginalized communities. From the recent...

Junie Joseph is a dedicated advocate for human rights, particularly addressing racial inequality and systemic challenges through her work in law. Her perspective on these issues is deeply influenced by her personal experiences of facing danger and...

“I have made mistakes and I have paid the ultimate cost for them and I am still here.”   - Leon Kennedy III   We are absolutely floored by our conversation with Leon. Here is a man who, through the darkest times imaginable, has...

What would it look like if every person in the U.S. was well versed in the history of racism? Today we are unpacking the Netflix adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America”. This...

“We need to build community like our life depends on it.”  We are joined today by awe-inspiring Nana Boakye; local philantropist and community builder from Ghana to Boulder. Nana chanelled his passion for soccer into “Kick2Build”...

Today we are unpacking some big themes from last week’s episode with Dr. Roberto Montoya: “CRT is Race Consciousness”. Join us as we push into edgy territory; asking ‘scary’ questions about race, expanding our comfort zones and as always,...

This is such a special episode, we’ve been waiting 2 years to release it! Today we are talking all things CRT (Critical Race Theory) with Dr. Roberto Montoya, associated VP of ‘Partner Success’, for Hispanic Serving Institutions. Weaving poetry,...

Annnnnd we’re back! Hitting the ground running. Today we’re talking all things Barbie, human supremacy, and audacious love. This season is fresh, engaging and jam-packed with vulnerability - jump on in everyone, let’s do this.   ...

Originally released Jan 24, 2022: [Update, The CAAAS in now open!] What exactly IS radical inclusivity and what does it have to do with Critical Race Theory? On today’s episode we’re excited to be joined by Dr. Reiland Rabaka to dive into this...

Originally released July 11, 2022: How do we distinguish between sadness and remorse and individual guilt? How do we teach the youth that you can feel shame for something your country did, without feeling responsible? We have all heard about the...

Originally Released Dec 22, 2021: Are you wondering how a prep school-raised white girl from Boston and a Black man from Atlanta like us teamed up to collaborate on a mission to work towards progression to help dismantle systems of oppression? On...

We can’t believe it, we’ve made it to the end of Season 4. What a year of absolutely mind-blowing conversations and guests. With gratitude and excitement, we leave you with these final reflections on dismantling white supremacy, sitting in...

“I’m not here to reform. I’m here to abolish, I’m here to dismantle.” - Jocelyn Roderiguez  What does it mean to have a radical approach? For Joceyln Roderiguez, it’s about pushing the norm, and often being the only one doing it....

“Whoa whoa whoa - I’m not a white supremacist…” White supremacy is a pretty hard thing to talk about without all the defenses coming up and the conversation quickly ending. In this episode we talk about the difference between ‘being a white...