In this solo episode of Everlutionary, host Hawah Kasat proposes that the human species will continue to hurdle itself toward the sixth mass extinction unless we can actualize balance and find equal value in how feminine and masculine energies are expressed in the social, political, cultural, and economic aspects of society. In this special episode honoring Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Hawah shares how author and activist bell hooks has inspired his thinking, how he believes men’s emotional repression contributes to societal harm, and how embracing vulnerability can lead to collective healing and liberation for both men and women. Through personal stories, historical insights, and reflections on feminist thought, he challenges us to rethink leadership, relationships, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), and justice in a way that uplifts all people, regardless of gender.
In this special episode honoring Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Hawah shares how author and activist bell hooks has inspired his thinking, how men’s emotional repression contributes to societal harm, and how embracing vulnerability can lead to collective healing and liberation for both men and women.
Featuring the wisdom of guest bell hooks, this conversation highlights the transformative power of feminine leadership, emotional intelligence, and radical love in shaping a more just future.
For centuries, society has prioritized masculine qualities, competition, aggression, and control, while devaluing the feminine traits of empathy, collaboration, and care. The consequences? Political gridlock, environmental destruction, ongoing wars, and fractured relationships. In this solo episode, Hawah Kasat reflects on the impact of this imbalance, proposing that restoring global feminine leadership is essential for our species' survival.
Drawing from feminist thinkers like bell hooks, as well as the governance structures of the Iroquois Confederacy, Hawah explores how societies have flourished when both masculine and feminine energies are given equal value. He also discusses the systemic barriers historically holding women back, from legal restrictions on credit and property ownership to their continued underrepresentation in leadership today.
This episode weaves together personal memories, historical insights, and practical solutions, urging men to embrace vulnerability and advocating for feminine leadership as essential to restoring balance in our world.
In this episode, Hawah discusses:
- The childhood moment that awakened his sensitivity and awareness of emotions
- How men are conditioned to suppress vulnerability and its long-term effects
- The role of anger in male identity and how it disconnects men from true healing
- Feminine leadership in history: The Iroquois Confederacy and the wisdom of the Clan Mothers
- Why International Women’s Day exists, and what that says about gender imbalances
- The historical oppression of women and the ongoing fight for equality
- How DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) efforts are being dismantled, and why it matters
- The Correlation between female leadership and Stronger governance outcomes
- What men can do today to support balanced leadership in politics, business, and beyond
- How embracing vulnerability and emotional intelligence is the key to transformation
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