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In this episode of the Glistening Particles podcast, I have the privilege of sitting down in person with my guest, Ali Muldrow. Our conversation centers on Ali’s work for GSAFE, and on how we can all pursue greater love for one another, particularly in spaces where it is conspicuously lacking. We discover Ali’s efforts to empower LGBTQ youth, and discuss topics ranging from education to parenting to consent. Ali speaks with thoughtfulness, insight, and compassion, and her words are inspiring and practical guides as we all try to love well.
Where to find Ali:
GSAFE – GSAFE increases the capacity of LGBTQ+ students, educators, and families to create schools in Wisconsin where all youth thrive. Check out GSAFE on Facebook and Twitter too.
Ali on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
Timeline:
2:43 – A new venue –we’re meeting in person!
3:21 – GSAFE in Ali’s words
4:05 – Ali’s crossroads
4:33 – Guardians of two things
5:21 – My family connection
6:42 – Ability to be inclusive
7:43 – Leadership is an orientation of the imagination
8:44 – Addressing a disconnect
9:25 – A new orientation toward fear
13:02 – Listen to impacted communities
13:52 – A question on conditioning
14:58 – What racism is and isn’t
16:07 – What oppression is
18:20 – Seeing people like you, and then seeing yourself
19:12 – A teaching shift
20:10 – Rights we have and the concept of scarcity
23:22 – On use of resources
25:09 – When truly listening is mind-blowing
26:00 – Making things right after the apology
29:54 – Your kids as a testament
35:10 – Ali’s favorite moment
36:20 – On consent culture
39:18 – Love and society’s good
40:08 – My philosophy of love
41:41 – What keeps you up at night?
43:26 – Problems and potential
44:47 – Choosing how to fight
45:43 – Fun facts: dancing and more
