Jun 29, 2020
My
guest today is Julia Adamy Pederson. Although Julia is an
outstanding professional bass player, today’s conversation is not
about what a marvelous bass player she is, or her vibrant music
career. Julia, my wholehearted, yet humble daughter, is
uncomfortable talking about herself. True to the instrument she
plays, her personality matches the function of the bass player: to
be a supportive role, or as she describes it “I’d rather be felt,
than heard”. She agreed to be my guest, stretching herself beyond
her comfort zone, only because she feels compelled to speak about
what she is learning and experiencing in our country’s current
racial equality movement. In fact, she said it feels worse not to
says something.
Julia acknowledges that the pandemic has provided the opportunity for her to pay attention more closely and feel more deeply, while affording her the chance to directly take action. She shares impactful books and movies that have opened her eyes and expanded her mind. Julia and her husband (Ross Pederson, Episode 26) are learning to take solidarity to the next level. Julia describes the power of protest, the call to action and her hope for lasting change. As her proud mother, I know Julia is teaching me so much about white privilege and racism; I trust that many of us can relate to and be inspired by Julia’s insights, vulnerability and desire to learn. Check out the show notes for links to Julia’s website, Instagram account, as well as links to the resources she mentions. Enjoy the podcast!
Links:
www.JuliaAdamy.com
Instagram: @JuliaAdamyBass
www.RobinDiAngelo.com
Julia acknowledges that the pandemic has provided the opportunity for her to pay attention more closely and feel more deeply, while affording her the chance to directly take action. She shares impactful books and movies that have opened her eyes and expanded her mind. Julia and her husband (Ross Pederson, Episode 26) are learning to take solidarity to the next level. Julia describes the power of protest, the call to action and her hope for lasting change. As her proud mother, I know Julia is teaching me so much about white privilege and racism; I trust that many of us can relate to and be inspired by Julia’s insights, vulnerability and desire to learn. Check out the show notes for links to Julia’s website, Instagram account, as well as links to the resources she mentions. Enjoy the podcast!
Links:
www.JuliaAdamy.com
Instagram: @JuliaAdamyBass
www.RobinDiAngelo.com
White
Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
When They See Us (Netflix)
Director Ava DuVernay
13th
Instagram: @justiceforgeorgenyc
When They See Us (Netflix)
Director Ava DuVernay
13th
Instagram: @justiceforgeorgenyc