On this week's episode we are discussing Authentic Allyship with Nicole Vega! Nicole easily became a friend of mine through our mutual love for the Bachelor, but more importantly our shared love for living out our allyship. Being an ally is more of a declaration, it is a way of life, it is solidarity for those who are being marginalized and oppressed. But how do you do that you ask? Well, first you gotta listen to this podcast then you just gotta be about it! (Do not worry we will give you some tips and tricks we have learned along the way!) 

Our Guest’s Bio: Nicole was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and immigrated to the US when she was 4 years old with her parents and sister. Nicole grew up in a multicultural home so early on diversity and inclusion were topics not only her family discussed, but lived them as they were becoming Americans. She worked hard to learn English and strived to feel comfortable in her new home but as a minority, Nicole always felt different and in feeling that way, she would befriend the people who might be experiencing the same. Growing up in the diverse areas of south Florida, over time and with experience and education, Nicole made it a priority to elevate and support people of color and especially the black community. Her allyship journey began in late high school and has grown and grown each year as she learns more about what it's like to dismantle unconscious bias', be anti-racist, and be more self-aware about how her language or actions either support a cause or perpetuate the wrong idea.

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Instagram: @nicolewithgrace

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