About this episode
Published chemistry whiz, JP Morgan financial expert, and classically trained pianist Isa Watson had a perfectly-honed plan to take her straight to the senate. Accustomed to excelling in almost any field she attempted, it was no surprise that Isa achieved many outstanding goals all at a young age. However, when Isa was in her late 20’s, her father’s sudden death turned everything upside down. What had always seemed like the perfect plan for the perfect life began to feel hollow. In the wake of personal tragedy, Isa sought to reevaluate her priorities, and what emerged was a desire to carry on the traditions her parents had valued, namely supporting friends and the community. The idea for Squad was born: an app for your phone that connects you with likeminded individuals in real life . Now, Isa says, she hopes to use technology as a tool to generate empathy, compassion, and healthy relationships in a world that simultaneously creates proximity and distance all in the same breath. Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here , or visit https://anchor.fm/superwomen/messages on your desktop or phone to leave us a voice memo! Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Big Ideas Processing grief and trauma, and how that changes our goals and perspective. [04:10] Tips for fundraising – start before you need the money, get traction before you raise, and maintain practices of selfcare. [15:42] The need for white people to educate themselves on the structure of systemic racism in order to become better allies. [23:14] Links Text ISA at 474747 for resources in anti-racism training! Squad Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices