Episode Details

From her early experiences watching the women in her family to discovering the writings of James Baldwin through his book 'Another Country' and the awakening that followed and the emotional impact of hearing Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Mountaintop speech, Leticia Peguero shares significant moments and influences that shaped her journey into social justice work.

Her storytelling of how she "fell into coaching" connects her personal experiences, her career in philanthropy, and her passion for and transformative work with coaching women of color. She talks about the work of depersonalizing internalized oppression by asking important questions like: "How much of this is personal, and how much is systemic? What is mine to hold? and What belongs to the system?"

Leticia emphasizes the importance of rest in social justice work, the importance of somatic knowing, the legacy of her grandmother and mother, and the vital role storytelling plays in creating lasting social change.

Learn more about Leticia and her work at her website, leticiapeguero.com

00:00 The Book That Changed Everything

01:19 Awakening to Social Justice

03:59 The Power of Storytelling

06:55 Introducing Leticia Peguero

07:31 Honoring Ancestral Influence

10:49 Early Activations and Realizations

16:05 Depersonalizing Internalized Oppression

20:06 Falling into Coaching

24:10 The Philosophy of Coaching

36:02 Reflecting on Coaching and Holding Space

37:03 The Power of Intentional Space

38:51 The Role of a Coach Witnessing and Transformational Coaching

41:29 Unpacking Internalized Oppression

47:09 Gratitude and Influences

56:21 The Importance of Rest

01:03:58 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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