Having a platform, no matter how small, is a responsibility, and I want mine to contribute to “recognition equity” (credit to N. Chloé Nwangwu, who will be on this season of Feminist Founders podcast).
There are so many influential yet underestimated leaders who could have incredible social impact if only they were given access to greater visibility. My earnest hope is that Feminist Founders can provide a bit of that visibility.
That’s why I’m excited to share this conversation with my friend, Faith Clarke, as the first in a semi-regular series of Offer Spotlights.
Faith’s ‘Better Ways to Learn Together’ program is on October 18th at 1 p.m. Eastern. It’s designed for coaches, consultants, and leaders who want to create transformational group learning experiences.
Watch our video conversation below (or read the transcript) to learn more about her work and why I highly recommend this offer.
[I receive *no* compensation for sharing this program; I’m sharing because I truly believe in Faith’s work to help founders like yourself.]
Becky Mollenkamp: Hi, Faith.
Faith Clarke: Hey, Becky.
Becky Mollenkamp: I'm so excited to chat with you about what you do and the offer you have coming up. I want to use my platform—small as it may be—to uplift the amazing things other incredible founders are doing, not just promote my own stuff. We’re in a mastermind together, and I know the incredible work you’re doing. You also did some coaching with me that was really awesome, so I can wholeheartedly recommend you and what you do. This is a new experiment for me, having these mini conversations about someone’s offer and giving people a chance to learn about others. I hope people listen to what Faith is about to share, and if it’s for them, they take advantage, because working with Faith is amazing. So, Faith, tell us a little about who you are and the kind of work you do.
Faith Clarke: Becky, thank you so much for offering this. I'm Faith Clarke, and I help people build restorative work cultures in their organizations and businesses. One key element of that is building relationships in ways that are more human, recognizing that the ways we relate to each other have been shaped by old systems that are harmful to many of us. These systems affect how we work together, make decisions, learn, and design life together. A lot of it is rooted in supremacist underpinnings, which are harmful.
Becky Mollenkamp: Well, you know you’re speaking my language—this is the kind of work that gets me excited. Why is this so important to you?
Faith Clarke: I’m a mom to three maverick superhero humans who are neurodiverse, which means the world isn’t designed with them in mind. I'm committed to changing the spaces they occupy before I leave this planet. I’ve worked with nonprofits and schools because they’ve received a lot of services from these organizations, but I also want their workspaces to be different—places where they can feel belonging while doing meaningful work. That’s my motivation.
Becky Mollenkamp: You helped me envision a community I want to build, and through the coaching you did with me, I shifted from thinking, "What will sell?" to asking, "What is calling out to me? What is meaningful?" You helped me focus on what reflects how I want to show up in the world and create the kind of space I want to be in with others. I know firsthand the value of your work, not just in schools but also for businesses, coaches, memberships, and course creators—anyone who wants to create a real sense of belonging and think beyond what just gets people to pay. So, you have a program coming up, and that’s why we’re talking today. Tell us about that offer.
Faith Clarke: Overall, I'm focused on decolonizing work, which is a return to how things should be. This offer is for anyone who facilitates transformation or learning in a group setting—coaches with group programs, consultants with multi-day workshops, masterminds, teachers, after-school program leaders. It’s about how we facilitate learning as a transformational tool in groups. Often, it’s done with the “sage on the stage” model—where the expert pours knowledge into people. My offer is about decolonizing that approach, turning it on its head so that the natural ways humans learn together are leveraged. We make space for every voice, every body, and ensure they receive the support they need to overcome barriers. It’s a reimagining, but really, it’s a return to what we already know about learning in community.
Becky Mollenkamp: That part about making space for everyone really resonates with me. As a white woman, I think it’s especially important for anyone watching who is white-bodied to realize how crucial this work is when we’re creating spaces. Too often, we assume everyone sees the world the way we do, and that’s just not true. To create spaces where everyone can truly learn, we need to think about people who aren’t like us. That’s where I think your work is so important—it challenges people to think bigger about what true belonging looks like. I think it’s essential for white folks creating learning environments. But I know it’s not just white people who benefit, so who is this offer really for?
Faith Clarke: Any dominant identity you hold—whether it’s being white, male, hetero—can lead to centering your own perspective. This is for anyone who wants to embrace diversity as a blessing, benefit, and joy. When we center spaces around one identity, we end up harming both the people in those spaces and the environment. This offer is attracting a lot of people in the coaching space, so it’s likely to focus on virtual group learning experiences—coaching programs, masterminds. It’s about designing those experiences to leverage communal learning rather than needing a massive team to create individualized experiences for everyone. High customization often means more people, more expensive offers, but I’m saying we can leverage human nature to create something communal and transformative.
Becky Mollenkamp: This sounds like such a great opportunity for those of us who care about equity and social justice, who want to challenge harmful norms in our businesses. This is a way to walk the talk—to ensure that how we show up in the world reflects the values we claim to hold. That feels like a huge "why" for me, but is there another "why" you want people to consider when thinking about this program?
Faith Clarke: The “why” is hard to articulate because we haven’t seen this done before. We’ve all experienced the traditional ways—years of schooling done a certain way. So even with the best intentions, we often recreate those same experiences. People ask me, “How do I make my offer affordable and still deeply human?” because we tend to see “deeply human” as expensive. But it requires a shift in thinking. If you’re open to that shift, this is a great space to explore what one practice you can change in your group learning experience to make it more human-centered.
Becky Mollenkamp: I won’t ask you to explain the "how" right now, but I do want to know—how is this delivered? What can people expect if they sign up for what I know is a very reasonably priced offer?
Faith Clarke: It’s delivered virtually on Zoom. It’s going to be an interactive, co-created experience. I’ll be facilitating, but I’ll also model some of what I teach. There will be breakout rooms, hot seats, and a lot of interaction. I’m notorious for needing three hours, but I’m reining myself in for an hour and a half. Then, participants can schedule a half-hour follow-up with me to personalize what came out of the session for their specific business.
Becky Mollenkamp: I love this, Faith. I’m so excited for you and for everyone who signs up. And for those watching, I hope you’ll sign up and experience Faith’s work. There isn’t a fancy sales page for this—Faith is trying something new and keeping it simple. I’ll link to a Word doc where you can read more about the offer and see if it’s a good fit for you. The doc includes testimonials and details on how to sign up. You’ll also see a calendar link to book your one-on-one call with Faith after the main session, so don’t get confused by that.
Faith Clarke: It’s on October 18th at 1 p.m.
Becky Mollenkamp: Central?
Faith Clarke: Eastern. Talking about centering a particular perspective.
Becky Mollenkamp: I should know by now that Eastern Time is the default in the U.S. So, 1 p.m. Eastern on October 18th. When you sign up, you’ll see other calendar dates for your one-on-one call with Faith, but the main session is on the 18th.
Faith Clarke: When you register, you’ll answer some questions to help me tune into your business. Then, you schedule your follow-up call, pay the fee, and you’ll receive all the information via email.
Becky Mollenkamp: I’m giving my personal seal of approval because I’ve worked with Faith, and I’ve seen her magic firsthand—especially when it comes to creating communal, learning spaces. It’s important to think beyond just getting butts in seats or paying bills and to consider what we’re doing to ensure that once people are there, their experience is as meaningful as possible. I highly recommend this.
Faith Clarke: We need to take responsibility for people’s outcomes. It’s not just about getting them in the room—it’s about helping them take their next step. To do that, we need to broaden the approaches we’ve been using.
Becky Mollenkamp: If you sign up and attend, let me know how it goes. And if it’s not the right time for you or if you can’t afford it right now, make sure to check out the Feminist Founders Audio Summit, where Faith shared some incredible insights. If this is the right time and you have the budget, I highly recommend signing up for Faith’s program on October 18th. Thank you, Faith, for joining me and for letting me experiment with this new way of uplifting voices.
Faith Clarke: Thank you, Becky.