Worthiness and White Supremacy with Caroline Sumlin

Season 3, Episode 12
November 4, 2024
On this episode of Feminist Founders
In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp speaks with Caroline J. Sumlin, author of We’ll All Be Free, about the deep connections between trauma, systemic oppression, and self-worth. Caroline shares her personal journey as a Black woman navigating imposter syndrome, unworthiness, and societal conditioning. The conversation explores how white supremacy, capitalism, and patriarchal trauma affect self-worth, particularly for women and marginalized communities.
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About Caroline J. Sumlin

Caroline J. Sumlin (she/her) is a writer, speaker, and educator with a passion for helping all people reclaim their self-worth and their humanity. A former foster child turned adoptee, Caroline brings awareness, healing, and liberation to the topics of toxic white supremacy culture, systemic injustice, mental health, faith reconstruction, and bold, purposeful living to her growing audience. Prior to writing full-time, Caroline served as a special education teacher in the DC area for five years. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Howard University. Caroline resides with her husband and two daughters in Northern Virginia.

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Discussed this episode:

  • How unworthiness and imposter syndrome affect women and marginalized communities
  • The role of white supremacy and capitalism in shaping our self-worth
  • Caroline’s journey as a Black woman overcoming imposter syndrome and personal trauma
  • The connection between societal conditioning, trauma, and personal liberation
  • How motherhood and self-worth intersect, and the challenges for working mothers
  • The importance of holistic healing and systemic change in overcoming unworthiness
  • Intersectional feminism and the impact of race on self-worth
  • The importance of healing from societal trauma and reclaiming worthiness

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