Episode 072 - Yodit Mesfin-Johnson

Episode 072 - Yodit Mesfin Johnson - courageous conversations

In recent episodes, making space for what’s meaningful has been an emerging theme. This interview with Yodit Mesfin Johnson follows a similar track, but brings a whole new perspective to the conversation.

As COO of Nonprofit Enterprise at Work and Founder of Lips and Hips, Yodit finds wealth in her connections. In this episode, Yodit shares her views on rising to new challenges, the problem with equity and why connection is her super power.

QUOTE IT
“As life happens, sometimes we distance ourselves...shame fear, doubt, insecurity shows up and you sort of retreat, right? Maybe you don’t have that village or connectedness. It’s been my life’s journey to stay connected.” (8:08)

See the humanity in people, not their pedigree.

DIG IN
At 6:20 Yodit lays down a challenge for all of our listeners. Will you accept?

Jump to 10:12 for Yodit’s view on the difference between being an ally and being an accomplice for change.

TAKEAWAYS
A change-driven lifestyle presses on the edges of your comfort zone.
Move the needle by getting to the heart of a matter.
Shift the culture by shifting people.
Staying connected creates a community that you can draw on for support and insight.
You have to recognize something is broken before you can fix it.

RESOURCES
Daniel Pollatta: The Way We think About Charity is Dead Wrong
Seth Godin Blog: More Powerful than You Know