DeepSummary
Jennifer Brown interviews Sterling Kruse-Herr, a trans elder and educator. Sterling discusses their journey of self-discovery and transition, emphasizing the importance of intergenerational learning and connection within the LGBTQ+ community. They share their efforts to bridge the gap between younger queer and trans individuals and older generations, including teaching 'Trans 101' sessions for elders.
Sterling expresses their disappointment with the lack of support from some within the lesbian community towards trans individuals, especially the young. They highlight the need for understanding, empathy, and unconditional love, encouraging older generations to embrace change and be allies to marginalized groups. Sterling's viral social media post about teaching a 'Trans 101' session to an elderly congregation exemplifies the hunger for knowledge and desire to remain relevant among elders.
The conversation explores the concept of 'they' as a mindset that celebrates diversity, kindness, and inclusivity. Sterling advocates for creating a world where no lived experience needs to be repeated, emphasizing the abundance mentality fostered by embracing different identities and expressions. The episode underscores the transformative potential of intergenerational connection and the power of open-minded elders to positively impact future generations.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The importance of intergenerational learning and connection within marginalized communities, particularly the LGBTQ+ community.
- The need for older generations to embrace change, empathy, and unconditional love towards marginalized groups, and to be allies in their journey.
- The concept of 'they' as a mindset that celebrates diversity, kindness, and inclusivity, fostering an abundance mentality.
- The transformative potential of open-minded elders in positively impacting future generations and amplifying underrepresented voices and lived experiences.
- The challenges faced by marginalized groups, such as the lack of support from within the lesbian community towards trans individuals.
- The power of personal stories, social media, and community engagement in fostering understanding and creating positive change.
- The importance of creating safe spaces and providing education to bridge generational gaps and promote inclusivity.
- The role of elders in passing down knowledge and experiences to younger generations, especially within marginalized communities.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I want to share with all of you as such a special audience to me a new offering that I am putting out there this year in 2024. And that is to work with me one on one.“ by Jennifer Brown
- “So I identified this unbelievable mix of elders. And, you know, so one was Mie Yamamoto, who is a civil rights attorney, prosecutor in LA, who was born in a japanese concentration camp, japanese internment camp in the US.“ by Sterling Kruse Herr
- “They deserve what we had, which was older people introducing us to women's music or queer music in the workplace.“ by Sterling Kruse Herr
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The Will To Change: Uncovering True Stories of Diversity & Inclusion
Jennifer Brown
6/14/24