Culture Stew
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsCulture Stew is a show dedicated to exploring diversity, inclusion, and cultural identity in its many dimensions. We explore how our identities and values influence our personal and professional lives. Through interviews with scholars, journalists, scientists, and leadership development practitioners, we’ll delve into different concepts around cultural identity, explore how to lead diverse teams and organizations, and seek ways to build bridges across cultural chasms.
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Be a J.E.D.I. Leader: Omar L. Harris on Servant Leadership, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBOur guest this week, Omar L. Harris, has important insights to share in the intersection of servant leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Omar is founder of Intent Consulting. His work focuses on leadership and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion or J.E.DI. for short. He is the author of “The Servant Leader’s Manifesto” published in 2020 and the upcoming book Be a J.E.D.I. Leader, Not a Boss, coming out June 25, 2021. https://www.omarlharris.com/
Unbias the News: Challenging Bias in the News Media
May 19, 2021 20:55 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBHow narrow might your news consumption be and what contributes to that? Today's podcast guests will share insights from their recent book, Unbias the News - Tina Lee, Director of Ambassador Programmes at Hostwriter, Tanya Pampalone, Managing Editor of the Global Investigative Journalism Network, and Anuradha Sharma, an independent journalist. To learn more about the book, please visit unbiasthenews.org or visit hostwriter.org
Building Community with IDEAS: A Conversation with Dan Egol of Inclusion NextWork
May 05, 2021 18:43 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBToday Maria interviews Dan Egol, co-founder and Executive Director of the Inclusion NextWork, a global network of emerging leaders passionate about innovating the ways we build relationships, organizations, and communities so that everyone can thrive. This episode explores the importance of fostering Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Social Justice (IDEAS) to drive true systemic change. https://www.inclusionnextwork.org/about
Are you REDI? Fostering Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: A Conversation with Building for Mission's Tamika Mason
April 28, 2021 23:41 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBTamika Mason is the founder and CEO of Building for Mission, a consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals and mission-driven organizations maximize their impact through effective talent, organization development, and REDI (Race, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) strategy consulting. https://buildingformission.com/
Consciously Unbiased: An Interview with Ashish Kaushal
April 21, 2021 12:31 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBAshish Kaushal is the owner of Hire Talent, a recruiting firm specializing in diversity. Ashish is also the founder of Consciously Unbiased, an organization dedicated to disrupting traditional diversity training to focus on true culture change. Ashish’s mission is to “connect the hearts and minds of people across organizations and industries to spark behavior change and drive inclusion.” In today’s podcast, we talk about how to raise the unconscious behaviors to the conscious level, develop ...
Celebrating Arab American Heritage
April 07, 2021 12:04 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBArab Americans come from over twenty different countries and cultures, and have long been a part of the fabric of our country. Reposting an interview with Luby Ismail of Connecting Cultures, who has long been an advocate and educator on Arab and Muslim identity.
Pay Equality Day 2021
March 24, 2021 11:52 - 13 minutes - 18 MBThis date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Yesterday, I had the honor of serving on a panel with an incredible group of women. Tina Tchen, President and CEO of Time’s Up, Fatima Goss Graves, President & CEO of the National Women’s Law Center, Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play, and Mandy Bynum Mclaughlin, CEO of the Race Equality Project. https://www.linkedin.com/company/consciouslyunbiased/videos/
Tech Can Do Better: Addressing Disparities in Tech with Moses and Lawrence
March 10, 2021 19:12 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBMoses Harris and Lawrence Humphrey are the co-founders of Tech Can [Do] Better, an organization was founded by Black tech employees to make the industry work better for people of color and marginalized groups. They are on a mission to drive equitable, measurable, and enforceable policies within the tech industry to elevate Black and Brown employees and communities.
Work with Gen Z: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for the Next Generation
February 24, 2021 20:50 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBMy guest, Pranam Lipinski, co-founded Door of Clubs, an online platform that connects employers to diverse college student organizations. He has surveyed 15,000+ Gen Z’ers about the future of work, and held hundreds of focus groups with college student organizations. Pranam is passionate about bridging the understanding gap between Gen Z and other generations to create more empathy and effectiveness in the workplace.
Exploring the Nuances of Immigrant Identity: An Interview with Margarita Rozenfeld
February 10, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBIs it possible to be a refugee and still have privilege? How do we make space for the multiple layers of our complex stories? Margarita Rozenfeld is the President of Incite International, a consulting and coaching firm that helps organizations become more effective by aligning their vision, culture and people. She shares how her personal experience as an immigrant from the former Soviet Union has led her on a journey of self-discovery to define her unique identity and come to terms with whit...
Inclusive Conversations with Mary-Frances Winters
January 27, 2021 15:58 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBFrom the Archives: Reflecting back on where we were a year ago, I re-listened to this episode from January 2020 with Mary-Frances Winters of the Winters Group about inclusive conversations, Black fatigue, and ways to really engage in the work of allyship. Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy, and Belonging Across Differences
Exploring Inclusion and Equity for People with Disabilities and Long Term Care Needs: A Conversation with Holly Carmichael and Michael Murray of GT Independence
January 13, 2021 14:31 - 42 minutes - 59 MBIn today’s podcast, I had the opportunity to interview two incredible leaders and advocates for disability rights and inclusion – Holly Carmichael and Michael Murry of GT Independence.
Using Theatre to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
December 16, 2020 21:35 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBOn today’s show I have Kimberly Dailey, the CEO of Dailey Innovations. Kimberly is an organizational development specialist with over 20 years of experience partnering with clients to bring clarity, focus, and alignment to their diverse teams. Kimberly’s approach combines the arts, organizational behavior and psychology, and neuroscience. Her work with organizations brings together not just a collective emotionally powerful experience, but also provides an opportunity to conduct grounded res...
The Other Side: How do we begin to heal?
November 11, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 30.1 MBPost- election we are hearing both messages of waging battle and messages of unity and healing. What will it take for us to let go of seeing anyone who disagrees with us ideologically as "the other side" with whom we are at war? It's time to rebuild as a nation but are we ready and how do we start?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the US Census: An Interview with Melissa Bird, Executive Director at the DC Census 2020
October 28, 2020 07:30 - 43 minutes - 60 MBDo you know how much the U.S. Census touches all of our lives? The abrupt closing of the Census 2020 puts vulnerable populations in jeopardy for years to come. My guest this week is Melissa Bird, the executive director of the DC Census 2020.
Subtle Acts of Exclusion: Dr. Michael Baran Talks About How Micro Messages Can Have a Macro Impact
October 14, 2020 07:30 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBIn today’s episode I interviewed Dr. Michael Baran, who is the co-author of the book, Subtle Acts of Exclusion. Michael is a Senior Partner and Digital Solutions Lead at inQUEST Consulting, He brings innovation and deep understanding to wide audiences, helping them think, lead, and interact inclusively. In addition to his consulting, Michael has taught at Harvard University and worked as a Principal Researcher at the American Institutes for Research. Check out our conversation in iTunes, G...
Ruth Littlejohn: Affinity Groups for African American and White Women to Talk About Race
September 30, 2020 07:30 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBRuth Littlejohn is an organizational development consultant, executive coach and change management facilitator, as well as a spiritual leader. Her most recent work involves facilitating affinity groups for African American and White women to have a safe space to engage in critical conversations about race with people of the same identity group.
Connecting Cultures: Luby Ismail
September 16, 2020 07:30 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBLobna “Luby” Ismail, founder and president of Connecting Cultures, is a facilitator and storyteller who has trained thousands of law enforcement officials and federal agencies on Arab culture and Muslim identity. In addition to her work in building cultural competence around Islam, Luby is also an advocate for disability rights. You can find her at www.connecting-cultures.net and at www.linked.com/in/lubyismail.
Season 2 is Here: Deepening the Dialogue on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
September 09, 2020 07:30 - 4 minutes - 10.7 MBCulture Stew is back for another season and we have some incredible guests lined up. This season we will focus on a range of hot topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including bias in the news, micro-aggressions, disability bias, and antiracism. Join the conversation!
Repeat Interview with Tod Ewing
July 15, 2020 15:29 - 55 minutes - 25.7 MBCulture Stew is on a brief hiatus! As we prepare to bring you fresh content with amazing guests, please enjoy this episode from our archives with Tod Ewing, author of Seeing Heaven in the Face of Black Men. Tod was one of our first guests and his words carry special meaning for us right now as we search to build community across racial differences
The Humanizing Initiative: Building Leadership Skills for the Workplace of the Future
July 01, 2020 07:30 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBDr. Shaista Khiliji is a professor at George Washington University and the the Director of the OLL program. Along with her colleagues Jason Smith, Mia Amato Caliendo, and Zoe King, she is founding the Humanizing Initiative, which serves to develop more humanistic and inclusive leaders that foster organizational cultures that promote human dignity and well-being. You can find out more by contacting Dr. Khiliji at [email protected] or check out the website: humanizinginitiative.com
Humanistic Leadership: Prioritizing Human Dignity and Well Being for Better Business Results
June 17, 2020 07:30 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBDr. Shaista Khiliji is a professor of Human and Organizational Learning and International Affairs at George Washington University. Her research focuses on issues related to Macro Talent Development, Diversity & Inclusion, humanizing organizations/ leadership, and individual experiences with inequality.
Holding the Long Note
June 03, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBWhat do we do in this moment of heaviness, when the rage and pain and heartache has hit such a fever pitch in our society? Musical groups practice staggered breathing, where they rotate breathing among themselves to create one strong, continuous melody. If we believe we're all in this together, and we want to address racial injustice in our society, it's time for white people to pick up the note so folks of color can take a breath.
Building Supporting Relationships Among Women of Color and White Women to Achieve Gender Parity: An Interview with Kami Anderson and Joy Wiggins
May 20, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBWe see so much written and discussed on the overall experiences of inequality for women in the workforce, but what is often missed is the disparate experiences based on racial and ethnic privileges. Kami Anderson and Joy Wiggins, co-authors of From Sabotage to Support: A New Vision for Feminist Solidarity in the Workplace, provide insights on how women are acculturated within systems that encourage them to sabotage one another. You can find the book on Amazon. You can contact Kami at soj...
How to Guide Behavior Change for Diversity and Inclusion: An Interview with Joe Gerstandt
May 06, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBThis week’s podcast guest is Joe Gerstandt. Joe is renowned speaker, author and advisor who works with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small non-profits in they diversity and inclusion efforts. You can find Joe on Twitter and LinkedIn @joegerstandt, and on his website https://joegerstandt.com.
Decolonizing Oppressive Institutions: An Interview with Lupita Gonzalez, President of The Thrive Advisory
April 22, 2020 07:30 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBWhat does it mean to decolonize organizations or institutions and why is it important for diversity, equity, and inclusion work? Listen to this thoughtful and provocative interview Lupita Gonzalez, an activist, consultant, and coach who brings a wealth of experience working with organizations on issues of racial equity and justice, resilience, and collective power. You can find more about Lupita at her website https://thethriveadvisory.com. This podcast is edited and managed by Derric...
Compassionate Leadership in Times of Crisis: Checking In
April 08, 2020 07:30 - 9 minutes - 21.2 MBWe are launching a series of video and audio tutorials to support leaders managing their teams through times of crisis. In this week's episode, we focus on just checking in, asking powerful questions to find out how your people are doing rather than what they are doing. Check out the video series at https://msmglobalconsulting.com!
Overcoming Our Human Nature So We Can Foster Inclusion And Belonging: An Interview with Howard Ross
March 25, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBHow do we build the world we want to live in, one in which everyone’s story is valued, and people feel a deep sense of belonging? Howard Ross, founder of Cook Ross, is a lifelong social justice advocate, and one of the world’s seminal thought leaders on identifying and addressing unconscious bias. Howard has written numerous books, including Everyday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Unconscious Judgments in Our Daily Lives, ReInventing Diversity: Transforming Organizational Community to St...
Compassionate Leadership in a Crisis
March 19, 2020 18:32 - 12 minutes - 29 MBNo matter where you work or what you do, you and everyone you know has been impacted physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually by the novel Coronavirus known as Covid-19. In this special episode, Maria shares best practices for leaders and managers to support their teams during crisis.
Building Community Across Differences: An Interview with Harvey Floyd II
March 11, 2020 07:30 - 39 minutes - 54 MBHow can we show up to and for one another, even when we differ greatly in our ideas and beliefs? How can we allow ourselves and one another to be imperfect, to make mistakes, and to come around to a new perspective that wasn’t available to us before? Harvey Floyd II is on the faculty at UPenn’s Wharton School of Business, and a trainer and coach focusing on organizational dynamics, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Empowering Women in the Workplace: An Interview with Dr. Martha Miller
February 26, 2020 08:30 - 55 minutes - 77.1 MBWhat can be done to navigate the ongoing challenges for women to get on an equal playing field? Dr. Martha Miller is an expert in diversity and inclusion and a thought leader in gender equity for women leaders. She has taught at both Harvard and Yale University, and is the faculty director of the UCLA Anderson Women’s Leadership Institute.
Invisible Wounds
February 12, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBHow is resilience linked to diversity, inclusion and identity? What invisible wounds do people carry with them into the workplace and their personal relationships? How do we help ourselves and others build resilience, to not “spring back” but and thrive in our new existence? David Shade is an entrepreneur, a veteran, and a war hero, who served fearlessly for four years and then worked to navigate the challenges of PTSD after receiving the Purple Heart for his valor. His story is one of coura...
Inclusive Conversations with Mary-Frances Winters
January 29, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBMy guest this week is Mary-Frances Winters, the founder and CEO of The Winters Group, a consulting firm focusing on global organizational development and diversity and inclusion work. Mary-Frances is widely known in the diversity, equity, and inclusion field as a thought leader, and for the past 35 years she has impacted hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals with her provocative approach. She also has a blog with great resources and articles called The Inclusion Solution.
Episode 9: Organizational Culture, Diversity and Inclusion: A Conversation with Veritas Culture
January 15, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBChris Armstrong and Vince Brantley are the Co-Owners of Veritas Culture (www.veritasculture.com) and highly sought-after consultants, facilitators, speakers, and coaches in the areas of organizational culture and diversity and inclusion (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cultureexecutive. Their upcoming book, Unmasking the Culture Culprit, will be released March 2020! This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions, LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com
Episode 8: Carmen Foster
December 19, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBDr. Carmen F. Foster is a native of Richmond, VA, with extensive professional experience in public administration, higher education administration, museum administration, community service and outreach. As an historian focusing on race and segregation in the South, Dr. Foster weaves fascinating stories of her childhood with historical data to illustrate the patterns of oppression that continue to pervade our society. This podcast is edited and managed by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Pr...
Episode 7: The Imposter Syndrome
December 04, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 52.8 MBWhy do so many of us remain convinced we are going to fail or we're not good enough, even when all evidence points to the contrary? In this episode, Maria interviews a number of high achievers who have all at some point suffered from the imposter syndrome and explores ways to manage that pesky internal voice when it tries to make us play small in life.
Episode 6: Chris Haigh
November 06, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 73.2 MBChris Haigh is the founder of True Change Associates (TCA). TCA’s mission is to work in community with people and organizations to move through personal growth to creating lasting institutional and systemic change around equity and inclusion.
Episode 5: Shilpa Alimchandani
October 23, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 16.4 MBShilpa Alimchandani has been a trainer, facilitator, and consultant for 20 years, focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and unconscious bias.
Episode 4: Joe Shaffner
October 09, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode, I talk to Joe Shaffner, Senior Communications Specialist at the International Center for Research on Women, who is also an ardent activist for equity and social justice and the direct descendent of Stonewall Jackson.
Episode 3: Antonio Farias
September 25, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 24 MBAntonio Farias is the Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Florida, and has served in diversity leadership positions in higher education and government.
Episode 2: Kay Anuluoha
September 11, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 20 MBKay Anuluoha is the co-owner of Kutula by Africana, an LA-based company specializing in authentic African fabrics and design, who has become the most sought-after costume design showroom for the TV and film industry, including serving as the costumers for movies like Black Panther and The Avengers. Kutula translates to “leap forward” in Zambian, and Kay embodies this concept. She provides consultation to companies and the entertainment industry on how to create inclusive organizations and ce...
Episode 1: Tod Ewing
August 28, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 25.7 MBTod Ewing is the co-founder of The Race Story Rewrite Project (https://www.racestoryrewrite.com), whose mission is to build community dialogues on race, prejudice, and embracing our oneness as a human family. He is also the the author of the book, Seeing Heaven in the Face of Black Men. This podcast is produced by Derrick Michaud Shelby Row Productions LLC www.shelbyrowproductions.com
Episode 0 - Introduction to the Culture Stew podcast
August 13, 2019 16:43 - 6 minutes - 14.2 MBThis podcast endeavors to challenge assumptions of “us” and “them” that drive separatism and impede organizational and societal effectiveness. The rhetoric that is embedded in our public discourse can either create connection and remind us of our humanity, or disconnect and dehumanize. Culture Stew uses the art of storytelling to create connections, foster dialogue, and provide practical strategies for leading diverse organizations. This podcast is produced by Derrick Michaud Shelby ...