The Dilemma of the Racial Misstep

Conversations about race trap participants in a fundamental dilemma: stay quiet to avoid misstepping, and allow systemic silence to persist—or engage reactively to protect your own intentions, and derail the focus on actual structural harm. Ultimately, both choices prioritize individual discomfort over collective progress.  Where would you like to sit: continuing the work you began after the murder of George Floyd, or disengaging from the still-very-much-needed conversation about how to connect across perceived differences? 

This four-part workshop is designed to move participants away from defensive perfectionism and toward authentic, resilient relationships. In an era marked by deep division, leaning into this work is more critical than ever; by learning together and hearing from one another, we realize we are not alone in our anxieties, helping us move past the polarized gridlock that keeps us isolated. Instead of aiming for the impossible standard of never making a mistake, we will examine the root of our implicit assumptions and focus on the practical steps of meaningful repair when missteps inevitably occur. Ultimately, this series transforms the fear of "getting it wrong" into a courageous, shared capacity for deeper, more genuine connections.

Workshop Details

$400, No refunds after the workshop begins.

Paypal: ashniebutler@gmail.com (after you have been accepted into the workshop).

Includes a free half-hour coaching session with each co-leader. (a $300 value) within the workshop's time frame.

Please reach out to us to discuss any financial barriers.

If you are well-resourced and can contribute toward scholarship offerings, please let us know.

Workshop schedule:

  • September 30, 2026

  • October 7, 2026

  • October 14, 2026

  • October 21, 2026

From noon to 2 pm PST, 3 pm to 5 pm EST.

A certificate of completion at the end of the series.  Keeping this accomplishment visible will invite you to continue engaging in the work of growing your awareness and transforming your racialized interactions.

Led by:

Wellness-Centered Professional Diversity Coach

Ashnie Butler

Creative Cultivator, Educator, Space Holder, Master's in Counseling Psychology

Bridget Bertrand

Both come to this work with years of experience in leading workshops together and holding space with individuals as they process the emotions and stresses of these challenging times.