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Last month I had my first gig presenting a workshop on Intuitive Leadership at a conference for students of color in the UC (University of California) system. There I was, in the conference room of the University Center – sharing my leadership story, guiding participants through somatic exercises, and defining how intuitive leadership compares to and differs from traditional leadership. As someone who found her voice and confidence as a leader for the first time during colle

I grew up not believing that I was a leader. This is because traditional leadership looks a certain way and I do not fit that mold. Traditional leadership is rooted in patriarchy, white supremacy, and capitalism. We only have to look at prominent institutions to see this – elected government officials, universities, and big corporations, to name a few. Whether it is literally rich white men or people who emulate rich white men, the leaders of these institutions are often driv

I am thrilled to introduce Courage and Culture, LLC! My name is Denise Castillo Chavez (she/they) and I am a first-generation Chicana born and raised in the Bay Area, currently living in Oakland, CA. I am a queer, spiritual, and passionate advocate who weaves together years of professional experience, community organizing, and Chicanx cultural knowledge. I founded Courage and Culture to provide a space for us to reflect, discern, and step into our collective power to meet the