Grounding Questions, As We Start

What inspired you to sign up for this course? Is there something specific you’re hoping to discover or develop in yourself as you get started?

As you’re getting to know the Brave Sis Project, what caught your attention? Was there something unique or intriguing about how it approaches allyship and personal growth?

In your own words, how would you describe authenticity and empathy now? In what ways do you hope to grow these qualities through this experience?

When you read, ‘It is for all of us, and our collective effort is what will help us build the future we believe in,’ what do you imagine that future looks like for you? What do you hope to help create by being part of this effort?

Think about personal growth, pride, and deeper connection—especially when it comes to connecting across diversity and making change. How do you want to lean into these themes throughout the course?

Looking back on the last few years, what’s been the hardest part about building trust across differences? Are there questions or needs you’re bringing into this learning space?

If you identify as white: Can you recall a moment when you noticed the difference between performative gestures and real, authentic collaboration across racial or cultural lines? How did that experience feel, and what did you learn about yourself?

If you identify as white: How would you like to move from good intentions to real accountability and solidarity in your communities and relationships?

Think of a time when you experienced a personal ‘aha’—or even an ‘oh no!’—while learning to be an ally or advocate. What did you take away from that moment?

Have you noticed moments in your life where there was a difference between genuine inclusion and just surface-level statements or actions? How did those experiences affect you or the people around you?

What might it mean for you personally to go through this process with “no fear, no shame, no bounds—just truth, yearning, learning, gratitude, and grace”?

When you think about your personal and professional circles, what are some ways you hope to set the tone for deeper inclusion, empathy, and positive influence?

As you start this course, what’s one commitment—whether in attitude, learning, or action—that you’re willing to make?

Since transformation begins within, what are you curious to explore or challenge in yourself during this journey?

How will you measure your own growth or impact by the end of this course—both for yourself and in your community?