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MPowered x Carlisle Cooper: The Power of Representation and Advocacy

Brittany Mills and Mandy Rogers Episode 27

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Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Carlisle Cooper, a dedicated law student and pageant titleholder, to explore her journey, her passion for justice, and her advocacy for underrepresented individuals in the criminal legal system. Carlisle shares her experiences facing microaggressions, her mission to address mental health issues within the legal system, and how she uses her platform to inspire others. She emphasizes the importance of using one’s voice to stand up for others and how representation can empower communities to create lasting change.

Key Takeaways:

  • Advocacy for Underrepresented Communities: Carlisle is committed to supporting underrepresented individuals in the criminal legal system to ensure justice and mental health support for those most vulnerable.
  • Mental Health Awareness: Addressing mental health is critical within the legal system, especially as it affects those often overlooked.
  • Handling Microaggressions: Carlisle shares her strategies for confidently calling out microaggressions and creating space for positive change.
  • Representation Matters: Carlisle highlights how being a light for others and showing up in spaces where diversity is needed can create powerful ripple effects for others.
  • Empowerment Through Advocacy: Carlisle encourages standing up for oneself and others as a path to empowerment and making a meaningful impact.

Resources & Links:

  • Follow Carlisle Cooper on social media for updates on her advocacy work and law career:  @_carlislecooper

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