Cherie Buckner-Webb

<p>This week’s radical is Cherie Buckner-Webb, an Idaho state legislator and founder of Sojourner Coaching. As a 5th generation Idahoan and part of the 1% of people of color in Boise, Cherie dedicated her career to interrupt human rights violations and discriminations and advocate for all.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Throughout our conversation, Cherie shares some insight into her life, including stories about her feminist mother, facing a cross burning in her front yard, and how she’s helped empower others through her work. Cherie is a risk taker, mother, and all-around powerful feminist. You won’t want to miss this conversation.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Some Questions I Ask:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>What was it like growing up in Boise? (4:46)</li><li>How did you get involved in the consulting work you do? (21:02)</li><li>How did you decide to run for office? (26:04)</li><li>Do you have any advice for women taking big risks? (31:55)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Wil Learn:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Why Cherie decided to raise her family in Boise. (3:40)</li><li>How Cherie’s mom encouraged her to disturb the peace for the greater good. (7:12)</li><li>How the legacy of slavery still influences society today. (17:56)</li><li>How a black man in Idaho infiltrated the Klu Klux Klan. (21:10)</li><li>Why coaching is so important to Cherie. (31:24)</li><li>Why being small minded in our global society is no longer an option. (39:57)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.sojournercoaching.com/" target="_blank">Sojourner Coaching</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>