Microaggressions in Coaching | Impact, Intent & Accountability (Ep. 3)

Описание: Microaggressions in coaching spaces often feel small in the moment — but their impact is anything but.

In Episode 3 of Three Black Women and Their White Coach, we share the origin story behind this podcast and the retreat experience that forced us to confront what subtle bias, blurred boundaries, and performative allyship can look like inside the coaching industry.

We define what microaggressions are, break down the different types, and unpack how one comment in a car shifted everything. From tokenism in marketing to accountability conversations that never happened, this episode explores what happens when impact outweighs intent — and what true repair could look like.

This episode is not about canceling anyone. It’s about reflection, responsibility, and doing better.

If you're a white coach, this is an invitation to examine whether your spaces are truly safe — or just labeled that way. Are you open to feedback when it challenges your self-perception?

If you're a Black woman or woman of color, this is your reminder: silence is not consent. You are allowed to leave rooms that feel misaligned — even if you once believed they were the right fit.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – What microaggressions really are
01:25 – The definition + types (microassaults, microinsults, microinvalidations)
04:30 – How we met inside a coaching program
17:30 – The wedding comment that changed everything
23:55 – Impact vs. intent
30:45 – Silence is not consent
42:30 – Retracting testimonials + protecting your likeness
53:40 – Community building vs. control in group programs
59:20 – The Heart Check: reflection for coaches & clients

Connect with the hosts:

Breanna LaShell
Instagram:   / coach_breannalashell  

Catryce Sutson
Instagram:   / catryce.sutson