The Humanize Podcast
It’s easy to say you believe in social justice, but engaging in honest conversations about race can be deeply uncomfortable, vulnerable, messy, and complex. Join co-hosts Courthney Russell (social entrepreneur, activist and doctor) and Emily Braucher (keynote speaker and mom) as they take on the kind of interracial dialogue needed to disrupt the current social order and create equity.
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April 24, 2025
Live @MoB (Part 4): The Student Athlete's Platform: Fighting for the won on and off the field w/DaWon Baker
How do student-athletes balance speaking out with staying in the game? In this episode, we explore the delicate tension between advocacy and career security for college athletes—where using your voice can come with both purpose and risk. DaWon Baker...
April 8, 2025
Live @MOB (Part 3): The Cost of Performative Progress: Lessons from a Liberal Bubble w/Dr Amy Pickens
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Amy at the Museum of Boulder, surrounded by the living history of Black resilience and brilliance. Against this backdrop, Amy shares her deeply personal journey—navigating the tensions between authentic...
March 11, 2025
Live @MOB (Part 2): DEI Under Fire: Myths, Truths and The Future w/Katrina Miller
Live from the Museum of Boulder, filmmaker Katrina Miller ("This Is Not Who We Are") joins us for a powerful conversation on DEI in today’s turbulent political climate. We tackle the myths surrounding DEI, including the idea of reverse...
Jan. 28, 2025
Live @MoB (Part 1): Art, Activism, and Amplifying Black Voices in Boulder w/ Adderley Grant-Lorde
LIVE AT THE MUSEUM OF BOULDER (Part 1) In this episode, we bring you an eye-opening conversation with the remarkable artist Adderley Grant-Lorde. Her journey unfolds against the backdrop of Boulder, Colorado, where she strives to amplify Black voices...
Nov. 8, 2024
Divided We Scroll: Election Results, Generational Divides and What Comes Next
In this episode, hosts Courthney and Emily reflect on the emotional impact of recent election results, examining the role of misogyny and white supremacy in shaping political representation. They critically analyze the Harris-Waltz campaign’s...
July 30, 2024
Kalama Rising
Can America handle its first female President of color? The unexpected exit of Joe Biden from the presidential race has catapulted Kamala Harris into the spotlight as the presumptive Democratic nominee, and we’re here to unpack this seismic...
July 23, 2024
So you got called out. Now what?
Can confronting our own biases truly lead to a more inclusive society? Join us as we unpack the complexities of race, culture, and power dynamics within professional settings through Emily's eye-opening experience in a DEI book group focused on...
July 16, 2024
Unpacking DEI: From Political Battleground to Business Innovation
DEI is not just a buzzword—it's a battleground. Discover how initiatives meant to ensure equal opportunities are being twisted for profit, and the backlash they face from political factions that misuse terms like "DEI president." In this episode, we...
July 8, 2024
"Black Jobs" [Mini]
Trump's comment about immigrants "taking black jobs" isn't just misguided—it's harmful. Join us as we, Courtney Russell Jr. and Emily Browker, unpack the damaging implications of such statements on marginalized communities. From the recent...
June 17, 2024
S5E7: From Conflict Zones to Colorado: A Candidate's Journey w/Rep Junie Joseph
Junie Joseph is a dedicated advocate for human rights, particularly addressing racial inequality and systemic challenges through her work in law. Her perspective on these issues is deeply influenced by her personal experiences of facing danger and...
Feb. 19, 2024
S5E6: Inside Incarceration: A Story of Resilience with Leon Kennedy III
“I have made mistakes and I have paid the ultimate cost for them and I am still here.” - Leon Kennedy III We are absolutely floored by our conversation with Leon. Here is a man who, through the darkest times imaginable, has...
Dec. 21, 2023
S5E5: Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped” on Netflix
What would it look like if every person in the U.S. was well versed in the history of racism? Today we are unpacking the Netflix adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi’s “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America”. This...