Allyship and Leadership with Rashida Bonds

Risky Conversations with Jamie Lee

What Does It Really Mean to Be an Ally?

Allyship can be a thorny topic—stirring discomfort, shame, or confusion about how to show up without overstepping or saying the wrong things.

In a time of growing division and discrimination, many people are asking: How do I use my unearned advantages to create more inclusion without offending people?

In this episode of Risky Conversations, I sit down with Rashida Bonds, an ally coach who says that true allyship isn’t about virtue signaling or grand gestures.

Allyship is about doing the inner work—and returning to our most authentic, compassionate selves.

In this episode, explore:

• What true allyship looks like beyond the performative gestures
• How to use privilege in service of community care and equity
• Why cultural humility is essential, especially in leadership, and Rashida's lived experiences of it
• How to navigate mistakes, avoid burnout, and stay grounded in purpose
• Practical ways to create safety and belonging in everyday interactions with folks from marginalized communities

Whether you’re a leader, teammate, or simply someone who wants to do better, this conversation is an invitation to reflect, recommit, and root your allyship in care.

Learn more about Rashida and her work here: https://www.instagram.com/iamrashidabonds/

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