Embrace Every Body: Uniting for Systemic Equity

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In this episode, Joy Rios interviews Cate Navarrete, the founder and executive director of the Body Positive Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting body positivity and systemic equity for all bodies. Cate discusses the growth and impact of the organization, highlighting the challenges of retention and engagement within the chapters. She emphasizes the importance of knowledge and community in fostering body positivity and social justice awareness. The conversation delves into measuring success in promoting body positivity, and the potential impact of their work on a larger scale.

Episode Highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction by Joy Rios

[00:13:00] The growth and impact of the Body Positive Alliance

[00:13:30] Challenges of retention and engagement in the organization

[00:16:17] Measuring success in promoting body positivity and social justice issues

[00:22:42] The importance of knowledge and community in promoting body positivity

[00:24:50] Potential impact of work on a larger scale

Stay connected to Cate Navarrete:

• LinkedIn | Twitter
• Body Positive Alliance | LinkedIn