Unapologetically You: Bridging Cultural Divides and Driving Change with Godfrey Coker

Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

Corinna Bellizzi

Personal Journals, Earth Sciences, Society & Culture, Documentary, Science

5 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 21 December 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Care More Be Better, host Corinna Bellizzi revisits pivotal moments from Episode 25 with Godfrey Coker, a passionate advocate for equity in healthcare, education, and societal systems. Together, they explore themes of identity, inclusion, and resilience, offering a compelling narrative of what it means to live unapologetically yourself.

Key Highlights:

Exciting 2025 Guests: A sneak peek at upcoming interviews, including filmmaker Josh Tickell (Kiss the Ground, Common Ground), and leaders in diversity and equity like Rachel Siegal and Sheila Phicil.
Reflecting on Godfrey’s Journey: Born in Sierra Leone, Godfrey overcame the challenges of civil war, displacement, and cultural adaptation to become a pioneer in healthcare equity and youth advocacy.
Code Switching and Identity: Godfrey shares personal insights on navigating different cultural spaces and the lifelong quest for authenticity.
Hughes Who Productions: Learn how Godfrey and his team empower African-American youth through video game development, giving them tools to thrive in an underrepresented industry.
Healthcare Advocacy: A candid discussion on systemic disparities in clinical trials, the fear rooted in historical exploitation, and the urgent need for inclusive solutions.
Global Perspectives: From addressing corruption in Ghana to reimagining "development," Godfrey and Corinna explore how cultural understanding and grassroots efforts can drive sustainable change.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Hello, fellow do-goaters and friends. I'm your host, Karina Belizzi. Today, I'm going to take you in
0:05.8	the way back machine once more to visit episode 25 of Care More Be Better. But before I do that,
0:11.8	I want to tell you about what's coming in 2025. I've got some really exciting guests that are
0:17.5	already lined up, including Josh Tickle, the filmmaker behind Kiss the Ground and
0:22.7	Common Ground, which are each award-winning documentaries in their own right. These films helped people
0:29.2	to really understand how farming differently can play a role as a powerful climate solution,
0:36.1	both sequestering atmospheric carbon to return it to the
0:39.7	soil, and also to feed people and animals around the world while protecting and preserving our
0:46.6	ecosystems. You've already heard from some that are involved in these films, including John
0:52.0	Rulak, who is the executive producer of Kiss the Ground,
0:55.6	and also Kelly Ryerson, who is featured in Common Ground.
0:59.6	She's also known as glyphosate girl.
1:02.6	Each of them brings to the story, their depth of passion, and their expertise in a way that
1:08.8	helps people to really understand the impact that they can
1:12.8	individually make along the way. Early in the coming season, we're also going to dive back
1:19.2	into topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We'll learn together how to build bridges
1:24.8	in these divisive times as I introduce you to a new friend,
1:28.7	Rachel Segal, who I met in an anti-racist development group this fall. Her company is called
1:34.6	Toward Liberation, and she helps companies on the East Coast really on that journey to create
1:40.7	more equitable practices so that they can have better employee retention,
1:45.5	better overall morale, and so that they are really working within the constructs of our time.
1:51.5	You'll also get to know Sheila Fissel.
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