#WiseGirl: Ruth King/Francesca Maxime “Mindful of Race: Transforming Rac...

In this #WiseGirl podcast, I engage in conversation with Ruth King, author of Mindful of Race: Transforming Race from the Inside Out. Ruth shares her deep wisdom and compassionate heart, the ways in which mindfulness practice can serve as an anchor in exploring the topic of race, membership in different identity groups, the benefits of establishing a Racial Affinity Group, and more. www.ruthking.net

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Ruth King is an international teacher in the Insight Meditation tradition, and an emotional wisdom author and life coach. She is on the Teacher's Council at Insight Meditation Community of Washington and Spirit Rock Meditation Center, and is the founder of Mindful Members Insight Meditation Community in Charlotte, NC.
In former years, King managed training and organizational development divisions at Levi Strauss and Intel corporations where she designed diversity awareness programs and consulted to leaders on cultural change initiatives, including the behavioral implications of mergers and acquisitions. A world traveler, King’s work has been influenced by many cultures, and is often described as “ceremony.” Her intuitive methods, knowledge, and skills weave the fields of Western psychology, Buddhist philosophy, leadership development, mindfulness meditation, and fun!
Currently recognized as a trainer of trainers and consultant to consultants, King offers teaches the Mindful of Race Training and Facilitation programs, which blends mindfulness principles and meditation with an exploration of our racial conditioning, its impact, and our potential. Both dynamic and compassionate, King speaks to the heart of her audiences with authenticity and joy. www.ruthking.net