Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Humanitarian Entrepreneur podcast! My guest today is Bethany Gum. Bethany is a researcher, writer, teacher, and consultant. She focuses on educational inclusion projects, representing marginalized communities, and dismantling discriminatory practices throughout the globe. In this episode, we discuss: The challenges of moving to Vietnam and acclimating to a new culture The importance of lived experiences on our worldviews The dangers of glamourizing postcolonialism  And more! Thanks for listening and please enjoy my conversation with Bethany. And don’t forget to leave us a review wherever you’re listening. Every review really helps!    In This Episode: [01:17] - Bethany introduces herself and reveals what led her to the field of feminism, diversity, and inclusion. [03:29] - Lived experiences can help shape our identities. Bethany explains how this mindset shaped her perspective. [04:30] - Earning a Master’s in Gender Studies in Europe helped Bethany theorize the things she had done as a teacher in Vietnam. [05:50] - Bethany discusses the social work she’s doing in the UK today and how the Black Lives Matter protests influenced this path. [07:03] - How to become an anti-racist ally, according to Bethany. [08:34] - Culture and personal experiences can impact our worldviews, and we learn how to better listen to others. [11:11] - Bethany reflects on a book by Sara Ahmed, Living A Feminist Life. [13:35] - These are the misconceptions about postcolonialism and inclusion that Bethany believes we should know.  [15:10] - Would introducing new terms into our vernacular help make people more aware of the dangers of postcolonialism?  [17:20] - Glamourizing postcolonialism is a dangerous path to walk down.  [19:12] - What would Bethany say to those that are critical about teaching Critical Race Theory in schools?  [22:07] - Bethany confronts how traveling and feeling safe is a privilege. [23:20] - Bethany shares her book recommendations for us.    Resources: Website - Humanitarian Entrepreneur Instagram - Humanitarian Entrepreneur Book - Living A Feminist Life, By Sara Ahmed Book - The Face Of War, By Martha Gellhorn   Connect with Bethany: Website - Beth Gum LinkedIn - Bethany