|E22| Alex Villacis talks (pt.2): Being Honest About My Privileges & Passion To Impact Good People

In this conversation, we discussed:

Becoming aware of the fortunate family and environment she was brought up in

Living in a society that are not trained to ask why and think critically

Challenging the norms of protesting against climate change by actually asking 'what am I doing to make a difference'

Not being the biggest fan of Greta Thunberg

Learning about the importance of inclusive design - to allow websites to be more accessible by those with disabilities

Creating a tool that can help kids understand emotions better

What do you think of the Nike's new 'Back to the Future' shoe?

Approaching the Global School for Social Leaders and starting her own podcast

Do you think the values that makes up a good leader has evolved over time?

Quotes by Alex

"How dare I not use all the privilege that I have to help somebody to make the world a better place for them""How dare I ask my maid, that I know how much money she makes, and supports her kids... how dare I ask her to not feed her family for a week, and to use it to buy a re-usable straw"

"I want to be able to make something that makes somebody else's life better"

"It's not about the role anymore, it's about the goal"

"I think if you're a good leader, you know when to step back and when to follow somebody else"

always be curious about other people's experiences before judging them - because the second that you look at them for their experiences, not just their labels, you can learn so much from them"

"Change doesn't happen to you, it can happen with you - so be a part of the things, and look at opportunities, because life can be more than expected"

Connect with Alex on socials:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/theofficialjune10thWebsite: june10th.site

Get in touch:

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