It's A Privilege

Welcome to "It's a Privilege," the podcast where we dive deep into the subtle and not-so-subtle privileges that shape our lives. Hosted by Jason Browne, inspired by his TEDx talk and forthcoming book "Possibilities of Privilege," this series explores how unearned advantages affect us all — from beauty and mental health to family backgrounds and geographical impacts.

Each episode, featuring a diverse lineup of guests from Rotary leaders to celebrities and activists, unpacks a different aspect of privilege and examines how it can be leveraged for positive change.

Join us for thought-provoking stories, expert insights, and a fresh perspective on the roles we play in a more equitable world. Tune in to challenge your views, discover unseen advantages, and learn how to use what you have for the greater good.

Available on all major podcast platforms and in video on Spotify and YouTube.

Guest

Jim Ott

Jim Ott has been a school psychologist with the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency out of Bettendorf, Iowa, since 1984. He has served a variety of schools in rural Jackson County for his entire career. Jim is the co-founder of the City of Dubuque’s Circles Initiative, which is applying Bridges Out of Poverty Concepts at the community level through workshops, trainings, and Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World groups. Jim also presents Emotional Poverty workshops. He has been a national consultant with aha! Process since 2010.

https://www.ahaprocess.com/consultants/jim-ott/

Guest appearance on:

Privilege of Poverty (Part 1 of 3): Collision of Wealth and Poverty w/ Jim Ott