ÜBER DIESE EPISODE
In this engaging conversation, philanthropic powerhouse and guest Aldita Amaru Gallardo and host Ain explore the ongoing journey of becoming, as well as the roles of activism and spirit in philanthropy. They reflect on the wisdom and resilience of trans communities and honor the legacy of trans leader Miss Major Griffin‑Gracy while unearthing how we can hold reverence for ourselves on our own paths of self‑discovery and belonging. The discussion also delves into the intersection of love and activism, philanthropy’s role in supporting transformative change and the importance of finding joy in small moments amid deep societal challenges.
In this episode:
- Trans movements as a blueprint for resilience and innovation.
- Becoming, belonging and boundaries as intentional practice
- How philanthropy can support transformational - not just incremental - change.
- Finding joy in small things
Sacred Shoutout Links:
Aldita: Cesar Chavez Park - Berkeley, CA
Ain: Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope
Aldita Amaru Bio: Aldita Amaru Gallardo (she/her/ella) is a philanthropic consultant, donor organizer, and founding director of the Action for Transformation Fund, a rapid response fund resourcing trans-led organizing, healing, and power-building efforts in the United States. She is a disabled, Indigiqueer trans woman from Lima, Perú, and has called Oakland, California, on unceded Ohlone Land, home for over a decade. She is committed to resourcing generative movements working toward collective liberation and transforming philanthropy, and society writ large, so that no one is left behind. Learn more about Aldita Amaru Gallardo: @ladycaucau https://www.instagram.com/ladycaucau/?hl=en
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We Outside is hosted and produced by Ain Bailey and produced and edited by Aisha Jordan.
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