Episode #110: Dr. Terence Lester on Opening Our Eyes to Things We’d Rather Not See

The Discomfort Practice

In this episode, Betsy speaks to Dr. Terence Lester, an activist and scholar who focuses on bringing justice to those suffering from poverty and racism.

The founder of LoveBeyondWalls.org and The Dignity Museum, he is also the author of three books: 'I See You: How Love Opens Our Eyes to Invisible People,' 'When We Stand: The Power of Seeking Justice Together' and 'All God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity.' Three ideals drive Terence: (1) anyone can make a difference, (2) we don’t live forever, (3), and it’s worth dedicating one’s life to ensuring no one feels invisible. This explains his life and work.

Betsy and Terence chat about Terence's own life path, from highschool dropout who himself experienced homelessness and spent time in jail, to accomplished scholar, public policy PhD and an advocate for those experiencing homelessness who has received numerous awards for his work. They discuss the impact being un-seen and excluded from community has on a human soul experiencing homelessness and dive into the concept of dignity as something every human intrinsically deserves.

Settle yourself in to listen and prepare to be inspired (and possibly challenged) by this interview.

Connect with Dr. Terence Lester:

• Website: terencelester.org

• The Dignity Museum and Love Beyond Walls

• Twitter / X: twitter.com/imTerenceLester

• Instagram: @imterencelester / @lovebeyondwalls / @dignitymuseum

Connect with Betsy:

• Betsy on Instagram
• Betsy on Linkedin
• Betsy's website

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