Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle, M.Ed., PhD, brings over thirty-five years of experience to her work as a Conflict Resolution Strategist, Speaker, DEI Facilitator, Leadership Coach, and Author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller, “Closing Conflict For Leaders: How to Be A Bold Leader and Develop A Kick-Ass, High-Functioning, Happy AF Team.” She is the creator of “The Soul of Conflict Tele-Summits: Healing Old Wounds and Creating Bold Leadership,” featuring interviews with powerful leaders. She is a TEDx speaker (The Weight of Hate), writes regularly for Psychology Today, and has contributed her expertise to Court TV and Redbook magazine. She also leads the On the Matter of Race program, a six-month journey for white people who want to learn about racism and take action. As a lifelong Bronx resident and the mother of two sons, she uses her conflict resolution skills constantly while always finding reasons to laugh about life. Her ability to find the humor in conflict earned her a spot as a finalist for Nick at Nite’s Funniest Mom in America.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr Lynne Maureen Hurdle to talk about all things race and racism, the moment that changed the trajectory of her life, and exploring the extensive harm caused by ignorance. We also talk about the fetishization of POC bodies, doing the work in the On The Matter Of Race program, and the importance of “seeing color.” Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:48] A bit about Dr. Hurdle. [06:06] Why do this work? [14:55] Why I signed up. [17:42] White people do harm. [27:58] Being a mother of black men. [32:20] Sexual attraction vs fetishization. [37:13] Do you need to join the program? [44:38] Dr Hurdle’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “We know that the system is set up to favor, advantage, to look at white people as the norm.” [18:46] “Being nice and treating people who are different from you the way you would like to be treated does nothing to dismantle racism” [19:28] “You must see color. It is a part of who we are.” [33:49] “If you do not believe that one group of committed people can change the world, then you’re wrong.” [44:52]   Connect with Dr Lynne Hurdle Website:            lynnemaureenhurdle.com. Twitter:              @conflictcloser. Instagram:          @conflictcloser. LinkedIn:            Dr Lynne Maureen Hurdle.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources Book: Closing Conflict For Leaders: How To Be A Bold Leader and Develop a Kick-Ass, High-Functioning, Happy AF Team. On The Matter Of Race. Your company can become a sponsor for our very first Live and in-person conference here: https://theconflictcloser.com/sponsorship You can donate to our conference and be listed as a contributor to our anti-racism work here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=P5M8MTNT8C9N8 Five Mistakes White People Make When It Comes To Racism. Free Mini E-Book  https://lynnemaureenhurdle.com/ Warm regards,    Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.