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Beyond the Echo Chamber:
Cultivating Inclusive, Resilient, and Transformative Safe Spaces

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Description
Explore the ins and outs of safe spaces with Jamey, Liz, and guest host Chirstopher Rivas. They discuss striking the right balance between creating communities that provide a sense of belonging, while fostering growth and resilience (2:30). How do we value diverse voices and avoid the pitfalls of echo chambers that stifle progress (00:00)? By looking at the impact of online algorithms (34:13) and the need for accountability (43:30), we encourage listeners to take an active role in building (39:52) and participating in empowering communities that foster growth and positive change.
 

In This Episode

  • 00:00 – Safe spaces shouldn’t be echo chambers
  • 02:30 – Chris knows the beauty of surrounding yourself in a culture based community
  • 07:36 – How do we learn to tolerate people who do not agree with us?
  • 11:46 – Individual communities need their own spaces to gather
  • 16:19 – How to create positive safe spaces for men
  • 24:11 – Conflict is best met with curiosity, not judgment
  • 28:50 – The power of the witness
  • 34:13 – Your online algorithm may make you more unsafe
  • 39:52 – Safe spaces are best IRL
  • 43:30 – There are no victims, only volunteers
  • 49:45 – Chris’s favorite poem and the importance of giving more than you take

Episode Transcript

About Guest Host Christopher Rivas
Christopher Rivas is an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. He is the host of two podcast series with SiriusXM’s Stitcher: “Brown Enough” and “Rubirosa”. On screen, Rivas is known for his work on the Fox series, “Call Me Kat”. He has recently released his first book,”Brown Enough”, which explores what it means to be Brown in America.
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About the Man Enough Podcast

The Man Enough Podcast explores what it means to be a man today and how rigid gender roles have affected all people. The goal is to create a safe, open environment for a range of perspectives to come together and stay at the table, moving from systems and language that polarize and demonize men and masculinity, into those that invite all humans to participate and thrive in the world. Each episode engages in honest conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and change-makers, exploring topics such as relationships, body image, privilege, fatherhood, sex, success, mental health and so much more. 

THE HOSTS

Justin Baldoni is an actor, director, producer, entrepreneur and changemaker whose efforts are focused on creating impactful media and entertainment. Baldoni is the co-founder of Wayfarer Studios, an independent financial and production engine pioneering purpose-driven, multi-platform film and television productions that elevate and speak to the human spirit. He is also the founder of Wayfarer Foundation, a non-profit which seeks to change the way communities see and respond to unhoused populations. Learn more about his debut book, Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity at manenough.com/books. 

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, author of For the Love of Men: From Toxic to a More Mindful Masculinity, and the executive producer and host of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She’s the CEO of Liz Plank Productions and is a columnist for MSNBC and has been listed as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Mediaite’s Most Influential in News Media, and Marie Claire’s Most Powerful Women, and was named one of the World’s Most Influential People in Gender Policy by Apolitical. She’s built a loyal following on numerous social media platforms, but her proudest accomplishment by far remains being blocked by the 45th president of the United States.

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Jamey Heath is a prolific and versatile songwriter, musician and producer, he has co-written and/or produced songs for many artists, including Andy Grammer, Idina Menzel, Solange, Chaka Khan, Rahsaan Patterson, Randy Jackson, Dionne Farris, Guy Sebastian, Tamia, Tevin Campbell, Shanice, Az Yet, Yasmeen, Jody Watley, Ray J, Changing Faces, Janet Jackson, Kenny Lattimore, Babyface, Eric Benet, Take 6, and many others. He has been a part of many multi platinum selling records and singles earning him two Grammy Nominations with one win for his work on Gladys Knight’s, “At Last” album.

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