Feminist Coaching and Therapy: A Conversation with ACFC Alumni

Introduction to Feminist Coaching and Therapy

• 🎙️ The podcast features graduates of the Advanced Certification in Feminist Coaching (ACFC) to discuss feminist coaching and how a feminist lens transforms coaching and therapy practices.
• 💡 Participants include Jen Fadden (LMFT), Osaru Anyumba (Coach), Nicolasa Galvez (Anti-Career Coach), and Michelle SKI (Money Coach), sharing their backgrounds and how ACFC has impacted their work.

Personal Journeys into Feminism

• 🌟 Jen Fadden initially understood feminism as equality but sought a deeper understanding of how experiences tie into individual decisions, leading her to ACFC.
• 📚 Osaru Anyumba's view of feminism broadened beyond equality to include anti-racism and anti-elitism after reading bell hooks, highlighting the intersectional nature of feminist thought.
• ✊ Nicolasa Galvez was raised in a feminist household and, after witnessing her daughter face similar challenges, became more committed to feminist principles in her practice.
• 🌍 Michelle SKI's background in social justice topics, including race and class, provided a foundation for understanding systemic issues, which she later applied to feminist coaching.

Impact of ACFC on Professional Practice

• 🧠 Jen Fadden, a therapist, found ACFC solidified her