S3, E2: How to be an ousider
How can we encourage more people to get involved in activism?
Imposter syndrome in climate activism is so real and in the second episode of season 3, Confessions of a Climate Activist, Clover sits down with Jaiden Corfield and Ben Hurst to explore what it’s like to feel like an outsider.
They addresses the causes behind imposter syndrome in the activist space, from economic privilege and classism, to gender equality and racial justice. Wait til the end to hear a juicy climate confession from both Jaiden and Ben.
Featuring…
Jaiden Corfield: Activist turned social entrepreneur
Jaiden Corfield is an activist turned social entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the social impact sector ranging from building radical schools that nurture learning to pioneering bold and disruptive funds that re-invent philanthropy. Jaiden has worked alongside some of the world’s largest organisations and institutions to create and sustain positive change across education, philanthropy and policy.
Follow Jaiden:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jaiden_Corfield
Ben Hurst: Activist and educator
Ben Hurst (he/him) is an activist, educator, host, presenter, podcaster, model, public speaker and the Head of Facilitation and Training at Beyond Equality (formerly The Good Lad Initiative). He is the co-host of TED x London’s Climate Curious podcast and has an inspiring TEDx Talk on rethinking masculinities called ‘Boys won’t be boys. Boys will be what we teach them to be’. He’s featured in Stylist magazine, Postscript, Positive News and many more.
Follow Ben:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenhurst/
Website: https://www.acalltomen.org/about/trainers/ben-hurst/
Quotes from the episode
“when I feel imposter syndrome kicking in, it’s a sign I need to be there”
- Jaiden Corfield
“It’s not you that needs to change to fit into that organisation. It’s so important to connect with all the reasons why you should be in that space.”
- Ben Hurst
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Have you listened to season 2 yet?
In Season 2 of the Force of Nature podcast, 22-year-old activist Clover Hogan dives deep into the rise of eco-anxiety. Each episode in this 12-part series explores a different face of the climate crisis, through the lens of our mental health: from the food we eat, to our relationship with media, and our addiction to fossil fuels.
You'll hear from trailblazing activists; industry experts; as well as our resident psychotherapist, Caroline Hickman, about how to navigate these difficult feelings.
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