213: This Is Me with Cher

About this Episode

CONTENT WARNING: Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse & Addiction

01:12 - Cher’s Superpower: Making and Collecting Hot Sauce

• Gastroparesis
• Hobby vs Coping Mechanism

04:33 - Good Ideas Can Come From Anywhere

• Drive to Execute
• Becoming a Mentor/Leader
• Curiosity and Understanding the Big Picture
• Seeking Feedback From Others While Introspecting Feedback From Yourself

12:50 - Bravery, Enduring, and Overcoming; Eradicating Stigmas and Breaking Stereotypes

• Impostor Syndrome
• Blowing the Top Off Gatekeep-y Assumptions in Tech
• Rawness and Integrity
• Nader Dabit & Kurt Kemple
• “You’re not alone,” “I’m not special,” and “You can get here too.”
• Using Your Journey to Empower Yourself and Others
• MARLON CRAFT | FUNK FLEX | #Freestyle140

30:12 - Struggle, Opportunity, and Recognizing White Privilege

• Activating Empathy
• Manifesting Goodness

Reflections:

John: The incredible power we can have as people when we claim our story rather than deny it.

Rein: There is a huge potential for empathy between people with a lot in common, and it’s just about unlocking the potential that already exists.

Cher: Empathy is the glue that holds everything together.

Jerome: The skills transfer of experience.

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