Finding Liberation in Business: How Core Values Guide Ethical Choices

Messy Liberation: Feminist Conversations about Politics and Pop Culture

In this episode of Messy Liberation, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown dive deep into the complexities of values alignment in business. They discuss how to navigate ethical decision-making when faced with murky opportunities, using the Chief networking group as a focal point. Becky and Taina explore the nuances of white feminism, power dynamics, and how to stay true to core values in spaces that may not be fully aligned with one's beliefs. They also delve into the meaning of true allyship, rejecting performative activism, and how scarcity mindset affects business decisions. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of finding liberation through business choices that honor personal values and discuss strategies for balancing personal beliefs with professional opportunities.

Discussed in this episode:

• Navigating values alignment in business decisions
• Critiquing white feminism and the “girl boss” mentality
• Ethical considerations around the Chief networking group
• Power dynamics in feminist spaces
• The importance of rejecting corporate feminism
• How to be a genuine ally and avoid performative allyship
• The dangers of scarcity mindset in business
• Finding liberation through values-based decisions
• Clarifying personal core values and their role in business and life
• Examples of values-aligned decision-making in everyday actions

Resources mentioned:

• Anti-racism educator Ashani Mufuko: https://ashanimfuko.com/
• Blair Imani’s Smarter in Seconds series: https://www.blairimani.com/
• Taina Brown’s free group coaching sessions on getting to the root of your values and manifesting your dream life (October 30th, November 6th, November 8th, November 17th)

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