How to have difficult conversations, for meaningful change. We break down Gina Martin's book addressing how to navigate some of the worst conversation-stoppers and poor thinking in our culture today. It also features chapters from other widely recognized speakers on the topics of equality and diversity. Labeled as "An empowering guide to navigating difficult conversations from climate naysayers to the #notallmen brigade, featuring chapters from brilliant writers and activists like Cathy Reay, Ben Hurst, Salma El-Wardany, and many others." Gina Martin is a gender equality activist, speaker, and writer whose work focuses on gender, misogyny, and sexual violence. She is a proud ambassador for UN Women UK and Beyond Equality. We had conflicting opinions on the book that you'll have to listen to find out more. - - - Contact the hosts Wiser pod website Nico's projects Being a VC - Bitkraft.vcFuture of Gaming podcast - Website - YouTube Sam's projects Writing - Explosive thinkingPodcast - Growth mindset podcast - - - Chapters 01:00 - Conversation Stoppers in Social Justice Topics 02:00 - Who is this for? 03:00 - Chapters analysis 05:00 - Personal stories causing difficult conversations 10:00 - Boys will be boys and other problematic phrases 15:00 - Identity Politics, Privilege, and Empathy in Conversations 20:00 - Patriarchy and Systemic Issues 30:00 - Reflecting on Personal and Societal Change 35:00 - Conclusions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.