Building the Space Women Didn’t Have | Chivonn Anderson on Women’s Sports & Queer Community

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What if belonging isn’t about finding the right space—but building one? In this episode of Roar, Danielle Davies sits down with ChivonnAnderson for a conversation about what it really means to feel seen, safe, and fully yourself in the spaces you move through. Because for many people, especially those navigating identity in layered ways, it’s not just about going out, showing up, or participating. It’s about whether the space was ever designed with you in mind to begin with. Danielle and Chivonn explore what happens when that sense of belonging is missing, and what it looks like to create something different. Together, they talk about: 🔥 The difference between being included and truly belonging 🎤 Why many spaces feel neutral, but aren't actually designed for everyone 🧠 The experience of navigating environments where you're not fully seen 🌿 What makes a space feel safe vs. performative 💥 The decision to build something instead of waiting for it to exist📣 Why specificity matters when creating community 👑 What it means to design a space with intention ⚡ How physical environments shape how we show up Chivonn's work reminds us that belonging isn't passive, but rather purposefully created, shaped, and protected. This conversation is for anyone who has ever walked into a space and felt like they had to adjust themselves to fit it. 🔑 Key Takeaways * Belonging is not the same as inclusion. * Not all spaces are designed for everyone. * Feeling safe in a space changes how you show up. * You can create what doesn't exist. * Intentional design matters, especially in community spaces. 🔗 Links mentioned in this episode Marsha's South Street [https://www.marshassouthstreet.com/]🎧 Related Convos Building creative communities with Lisa Field [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cYnNAdpPkw8dkNbgDdQ8F?si=SJ5LxGXtS1-uDSD74MLIPA] Why representation still matters with Lauren Albrecht [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aKaGQ6Ne9zdoL5cafGiXF?si=kXSARXoqRMqPGPqcH3b_Hg] 💥 Don't Miss a Conversation! * 🎧Follow & Subscribe wherever you podcast * 📩 Sign up for Danielle’s newsletter [https://substack.com/@roarwithdanielledavies?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page] * 🙋‍♀️ Want to be on Roar? [https://www.danielledavies.com/be-a-guest] * 🤝 Want to partner with us? danielle@danielledavies.com * 👕 Get your Roar Merch [https://www.redbubble.com/people/roarpodcast/shop] 🔗 Connect * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/roarwithdanielledavies] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielledaviesmedia/] Website →⁠ https://www.danielledavies.com/ [https://www.danielledavies.com/] #RoarPodcast #ChivonnAnderson #CommunitySpaces #Belonging #WomenAndIdentity #InclusiveSpaces #WomenInBusiness #DanielleDavies

Prevention is the Point: A New Approach to Sexual Assault with Jess Ladd and Kristin Hatcher

Far to often, we hear about sexual assault after it happens. But what if we could stop it before it begins? This week on Roar, Danielle is joined by two women working at the forefront of an effort most people don't talk about nearly enough: prevention. Jess Ladd and Kristin Hatcher are the co-founders of The Fund to Prevent Sexual Assault, an organization with a bold public health vision: to reduce rape in the United States by 70% by the year 2050. They're funding ambitious research, breakthrough prevention ideas, and innovators who are reimagining what safety could look like in terms of sexual assault. We talk about why prevention has been chronically underfunded, what real progress could look like, and why this work has to be led by people committed to sexual safety and agency. We also get into the Epstein files, the role of porn and gaming culture in shaping teen behavior, why a perpetrator-led organization might actually be the most powerful model, and a whole lot more. This episode will make you think. And even better, give you some hope for the future. What we talked about: * Why the field has historically focused on response over prevention, and why that has to change * Why prevention isn't just school assemblies and consent lectures—it's a full public health approach, like what worked for teen smoking * The driver's ed analogy: why we've built so many guardrails around getting in a car, and almost none around a teenager's first sexual experience * The role of porn, TikTok, gaming culture, and the manosphere in shaping teen norms around consent * Why some people—including some in the sexual assault field—believe prevention is impossible and what the research actually says * The Epstein effect: how high-profile cases shape public understanding, and complicate the work * The 5% statistic that should change the way every parent thinks * What you can do right now, from your role as a parent, employer, PTA member, or just a person who ccares The Three Grantees The Fund ran an open call focused on preventing high school-age, peer-on-peer rape perpetration using technology or social media. They received over 100 applications. Here are the three they are currently funding: 1. Teach Us Consent [https://www.teachusconsent.com/ ]: An initiative originally from Australia, now expanding into the U.S. They're using social media to teach young people about consent through the platforms they're already on. 2. The Kaisa Project [https://preventsa.org/cohort-1]: This project is working inside gaming culture—one of the primary spaces where teen boys spend time—by partnering with streamers who already have large followings. 3. Is This Ok? [https://preventsa.org/cohort-1]A standalone web app functioning as an AI-powered coach for young people navigating sexual and romantic situations. Teens can use it to evaluate whether a situation was consensual, what they might do differently, or how to approach something they're planning. Resources & Links Mentioned The Fund to Prevent Sexual Assault [https://preventsa.org/] Donate, sign up for their newsletter, or contact them directly. South of Forgiveness [https://bookshop.org/a/124568/9781510730014] by Thordis Elva & Tom Stranger—a perpetrator and his victim write about the journey of accountability and repair, together. Ted Women Talk [https://youtu.be/gyPoqFcvt9w?si=q3O0wUR3y5ZjqqRY]with Thordis Elva and Tom Stranger Callisto [https://www.projectcallisto.org/]: the survivor platform where Jess and Kristin first worked together Moxie [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6432466/]: directed by Amy Poehler & available on Netflix. A fantastic depiction of female advocacy and male allyship in a high school setting. Highly recommend watching with your teen. The Truth Campaign [https://www.thetruth.com/]- the Anti-tobacco campaign Jess referenced as a model for what culture-level change can look like Alex Robboy, sex therapist in Philadelphia—mentioned in context of this episode; featured in ROAR Season 3 [https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UeDXA19mD3b]and Season 4 [https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/sULs4TbnD3b]. Don't Miss a Conversation Follow & Subscribe on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roar-podcast/id1791584834 ], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5A3yVooECAKII1a3HV3bcf ], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@] Sign up for Danielle's newsletter [https://substack.com/@roarwithdanielledavies?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page ] Be a guest on Roar [https://www.danielledavies.com/be-a-guest ] Visit the Roar Store [https://www.danielledavies.com/the-roar-store] Connect: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/roarwithdanielledavies ] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielledaviesmedia/ ] Website [https://www.danielledavies.com/]

2 de jun de 20261 h 1 min

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