Raquel Willis: Leading the Transition Toward Equality
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Guy Kawasaki
4.6 • 667 Ratings
🗓️ 22 November 2023
⏱️ 62 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Raquel Willis, a trailblazing Black transgender activist, writer, media strategist, and speaker. Together, they dive into Raquel's journey in the LGBTQ and racial justice movements, her groundbreaking roles with organizations like the Ms. Foundation and Out magazine, and her co-founding of Black Trans Circles. Discover how Raquel's visionary work has earned her recognition as an ESSENCE's Woke 100 Women, Forbes 30 Under 30, and more. Explore her new book, "The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation," and learn how she pursues liberation and resistance through activism. This episode is a powerful exploration of activism, leadership, and the pursuit of justice.
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| 0:00.0 | In my years of entrepreneurship, I've seen countless startups. And here's the truth. |
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| 0:32.9 | are trusting Brex to help them win. Go to brex.com slash grow to learn more. |
| 0:48.2 | I'm Guy Kawasaki and this is Remarkable People. |
| 0:52.5 | We're on a mission to make you remarkable. Helping me in this episode is the Remarkable People. We're on a mission to make you remarkable. |
| 0:55.8 | Helping me in this episode is the remarkable Raquel Willis. |
| 1:00.3 | She is a trailblazing black, transgender activist, writer, media strategist, and speaker. |
| 1:06.7 | She's dedicated to uplifting marginalized voices. |
| 1:10.8 | As a leader in the LGBTQ plus and racial justice movements, |
| 1:15.5 | she has held groundbreaking roles such as the communications director for the Ms. Foundation |
| 1:20.9 | and executive editor of Out Magazine. |
| 1:24.6 | Raquel is also co-founder of Black Trans Circles, a project focused on developing black trans women |
| 1:31.5 | leaders in the South and Midwest. |
| 1:33.6 | Her visionary work has earned prestigious recognition such as Essence's woke 100 women, |
| 1:40.7 | twice actually. |
| 1:42.4 | Forbes 30 under 30, Fast Company's inaugural Quere 50, |
| 1:48.0 | and the Route 100, an annual list of the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45. |
| 1:55.6 | She's a gifted writer with bylines and major outlets such as the root and vice. |
| 2:01.6 | She has released a new book called The Risk It Takes to Bloom on Life and Liberation. |
| 2:08.7 | I'm Guy Kawasaki. This is remarkable people. |
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