Following our curiosity and taking risks in learning is a joyful thing, but I know it can be vulnerable. So I believe that we all learn best when we honor the vulnerable learning process by empowering one another to be brave enough to take risks, to speak up when something feels uncomfortable, and to respond to feedback with kindness toward ourselves and others. I draw on call-in culture, a less reactionary framework for navigating conflict developed by Loretta Ross, to help us engage in challenging conversations with grace and to treat discomfort and constructive feedback as openings for growth along a lifelong path of critical consciousness. In my research lab and classroom, not only are a variety of experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking welcome, but they are appreciated as a strength and as valuable in our learning community. These practices help us continually work towards centering core values of authenticity, integrity, bravery, and compassion. Through this commitment, I aim to foster a environment where intellectually robust scholarship and inclusive care are mutually reinforcing, and where everyone has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and belong.