Demystifying Diversity
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -What if you had the opportunity to hear compelling firsthand accounts about the often life-or-death stakes of unchecked biases and bigotry? Would you listen?
Biracial journalist Daralyse Lyons has interviewed more than 400 people – academics, politicians, thought-leaders, advocates, activists, and even incarcerated individuals – for an in-depth exploration of a wide range of topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Join her and the Demystifying Diversity team to learn more about topic related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. This podcast encourages listener participation, so, on alternating weeks, Daralyse and her co-collaborators host Q&A episodes in which they answer listeners' questions, share about the interview and podcast compilation process, and delve more deeply into each topic. As you listen and learn, you'll feel empowered to build empathy and cultivate DEI skills.
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On Being Biracial Podcast Announcement
October 23, 2023 21:04 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBThe On Being Biracial Podcast is available NOW! To listen to stories of people of a variety of racial and cultural backgrounds speaking about their experiences living in a racially binary world, visit the On Being Biracial Podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. On Being Biracial includes the voices of so many incredible people, thought-leaders, actors, writers, activists, the list is endless... You're likely to recognize some of the voices, including our very own Azaria Keys and comedian a...
Expanding Beyond the Workplace: Q&A
July 11, 2023 10:14 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBIn this final Q&A episode of season three of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they share their lessons and takeaways from last week's episode: Expanding Beyond the Workplace: Creating a Better World. In this deeper dive into the overall impacts of DEAIB work on our society, the trio also reflects on the highlights of the season and discusses their plans to continue to take committed actions towards making the world mo...
Expanding Beyond the Workplace: Creating A Better World
July 04, 2023 10:36 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBIn this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons examines the role of diversity beyond the workplace and takes a deep dive into how issues of DEIAB impact our abilities to achieve what we want and need. Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a framework, Daralyse and her guest experts extrapolate about the importance of the different levels of human need and fulfillment, and share how factors like intersectionality of identity, bias, and socioeconomics either enable o...
DEIAB: Q&A
June 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBIn this Q&A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they share their lessons and takeaways from last week's episode: DEIAB, an $8 Billion Industry. In this expanded, in-depth conversation, they discuss how employees and organizations can continue to make workplaces more inclusive. This episode also incorporates Daralyse's interview with Temple University's Timothy Welbeck, who shares his perspectives on how to mak...
DEIAB: An $8 Billion Industry
June 20, 2023 10:36 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIn this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging (DEIAB) as an industry. She delves into the ways in which DEIAB initiatives have shaped and been shaped by various business needs and consumer demands, especially following the racial reckoning that took place following the murder of George Floyd, during the upsurge of BLM protests and visibility. Her guests speak openly about the ways in which DEIAB ...
The Legal System: Q&A
June 13, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBIn this Q&A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, hosts Daralyse Lyons, Azaria Keys and Zack James continue to explore the ways in which the legal system both perpetuates and mitigates injustice in American society. This episode features an interview with lawyer and legal expert Tomar Pierson-Brown, who shares her insights about the biased and subjective nature of the American legal system and offers tangible strategies and solutions. In this episode, you will learn about: * What ...
The Legal System: Justice, Injustice, Law, and Disorder
June 06, 2023 10:34 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBIn this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons dives into the complicated world of the United States legal system. This episode offers an up-close look at the ways in which the law, and its implementation, can both promote and prevent inequality. Her guests on this episode include lawyers and legal experts who provide context for how the United States arrived at its current legal system, and what a path forward looks like for ensuring greater inclusion and equityl...
Success: Q&A
May 30, 2023 10:24 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBIn this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons examines the ways in which society not only serves to shape individuals' perceptions of success, but also the far-reaching impacts that “success” and “being successful” have on people's conceptions of their own identities. Hosts Daralyse Lyons, Zack James and Azaria Keys discuss the ever-changing, arbitrary metrics of success and the ways in which our views of success are shaped by our cultures and communities. This e...
Success: Working From the Inside Out
May 23, 2023 09:22 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons examines the ways in which society not only serves to shape individuals' perception and understanding of success, but also the far-reaching impacts that “success” and “being successful” has on people's conceptions of their own identities. Experts from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds share their beliefs about what success is, the value of pursuing it, and how to find personal fulfillment within their professio...
Moving Beyond Biases (Technology): Q&A
May 16, 2023 10:06 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIn this Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they explore the lessons learned in last week's podcast, Moving Beyond Biases: A Technological Approach. This episode delves more deeply into the issues raised about how technology can be biased, and/or create biased outcomes. Then, Daralyse sits down with legal expert Liz Brown as the two explore issues regarding technology and privacy laws within th...
Moving Beyond Biases: A Technological Approach
May 09, 2023 09:48 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBIn this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons examines the ways in which technology both accelerates and dismantles bias in our workplaces, our homes, and within society at large. In this episode, you will learn about: * How it is impossible to fully eradicate bias within technology, and how, in some cases, understanding bias can enable better technological and social outcomes. * How technology is inherently biased, because it is developed and used by people w...
Moving Beyond Biases (People): Q&A
May 02, 2023 10:06 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBIn this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-producers Zack James and Azaria Keys as the trio dissect the numerous takeaways from last week's episode. Each host shares their insights and experiences and speaks about the ways bias has shaped their lives and impacted their work. They provide a more comprehensive overview of why eradicating bias is not and should never be the goal, but, rather, it's important to strive to understand our biases so we...
Moving Beyond Biases: A Humanistic Approach
April 25, 2023 09:58 - 2 hours - 113 MBIn this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores the vast and complicated subject of bias. Her conversations with guest experts illuminate some of the countless ways in which internalized biases impact society and the ways we treat ourselves and others. In this episode, you will learn about: * How everyone has bias. * How the total eradication of bias should not be the intended goal (and would be impossible). * How understanding our biases creates great...
Employee by Day, Parent by Day and Night: Q&A
April 18, 2023 09:44 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBIn this Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they explore the lessons learned in last week's podcast, Employee by Day, Parent by Day and Night: The Consummate Balancing Act. This episode delves more deeply into the experiences of working parents and discusses ways in which the American workforce can be more supportive of parents and nonparents alike. This episode features the wisdom and experti...
Employee by Day, Parent by Day and Night: The Consummate Balancing Act
April 11, 2023 10:31 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBIn this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores the challenges and opportunities that arise for working parents. Daralyse interviews entrepreneurs and employees about their personal experiences raising children while building their careers, as well as experts who share research, trends, and best practices. In this episode, you will learn about: * The disparity in expectations between men and women, as it relates to child-rearing responsibil...
Communicating and Emoting: Q&A
April 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBIn this Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they explore the lessons learned in last week's podcast. Daralyse, Zack and Azaria speak about ways to communicate more effectively and to safely express emotions within the workplace. Then, Daralyse interviews Temple University's Deanna Geddes, a professor within the Fox School of Business about her experiences teaching the concepts of effective, res...
Communicating and Emoting: Speaking and Listening in the Workplace
March 28, 2023 10:06 - 1 hour - 77 MBIn this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores communication and expression in the workplace, and how the ability to share thoughts and feelings effectively plays a pivotal role in creating cultures of belonging. Join Daralyse as she learns communication dos and don'ts from this episode's guests, who share their insights about how to use communication and emotional intelligence to develop safe and inclusive workplace cultures. In this episode...
Coming Out at Work: Q&A
March 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIn this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-collaborators Zack James and Azaria Keys as they reflect on their takeaways from last week's episode, Coming Out at Work: Stepping Out of the Corporate Closet. Daralyse then sits down with Kelli Clark, VP of Culture, Employee Experience and Employee Communications at Emerson to dive deeper into the issues of being fully “out” in the workplace. Kelli lends her professional expertise and personal ...
Coming Out At Work: Stepping Out of the Corporate Closet
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBIn this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons takes a look at LGBTQ+ identity and belonging and the experiences of LGBTQ+ folx within the American workplace. Guests share their triumphs and setbacks working and existing in environments where the degree to which they felt they could be themselves varied greatly. In this episode, you will learn about: * The struggles of having to hide a major part of one's identity in the workplace, and how that impac...
#MeToo: Q&A
March 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBIn the third Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they further examine the roles of power dynamics and sexual harassment in the workplace. This episode features an interview between Daralyse and Leora Eisenstadt, Director of the Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture at Temple University's Fox School of Business. Together, Leora and Daralyse answer listener questions and dive deep in...
#MeToo: How Pervasive and Permissive Power Dynamics Create Cultures of Harassment and Abuse
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIn this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons examines the ways in which the #MeToo Movement both made sexual harassment visible and failed to expose the extent to which harassment is supported by abusive systems. As Daralyse and those interviewed discuss the simultaneous importance and inadequacy of the #MeToo Movement, they reveal the cultural norms that promote unhealthy power dynamics, at work and elsewhere, and invite listeners to move beyond “ba...
Brain and Body Diversity: Q&A
February 21, 2023 11:06 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBIn this Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they take a closer look at diversity as it relates to individuals with visible and invisible disabilities, in the workplace. This episode features an interview between Daralyse and Tanner Gers, President and Founder of AccessAbility Officer, a firm that educates and trains companies so they can become more inclusive of workers with disabilities. Tanne...
Brain and Body Diversity
February 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIn this episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores visible and invisible disabilities, and the ways in which individuals with disabilities contribute to society. By shining a light on a wide range of physical, mental, emotional, and sensory disabilities, this episode highlights the importance of creating workplaces that are accessible and disability-ready. In this episode, you will learn about: * Neurodiversity and other often invisible disabil...
Remote Work: Q&A
February 07, 2023 11:06 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBIn this first Q&A episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-hosts Zack James and Azaria Keys as they dive deeper into the impact of remote work - not only on society as a whole, but on their own lives as well. The expert voice featured in this Q&A episode is Liz Taylor, an Assistant Professor within Temple University's Fox School of Business. Liz answers listener questions and shares further insights on research surrounding the continually...
Remote Work: Finding Balance and Boundaries Between Work and Home
January 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBIn the first installment of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons takes the listener on a deep-dive into the opportunities and difficulties that have been presented with the rise of remote work. Daralyse uncovers the ways in which the landscape of work as we know it has shifted since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, and the guests featured in this episode share insights on the impact remote work has had on people's personal and professional lives. In this e...
Demystifying Diversity Season 3 - Introduction
January 03, 2023 10:30 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this introductory episode of Season 3 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons is joined by co-producers Zack James, Leora Eisenstadt and Azaria Keys as they share what listeners can expect this season. The quartet also explores how Temple University's Fox School of Business' Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture (CEDWC), and the Demystifying Diversity Podcast came to partner with one another in the shared mission of educating and training people about skill...
Announcement - On Being Biracial
December 20, 2022 10:20 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBDemystifying Diversity Podcast creator and host, Daralyse Lyons, announces the launch of the On Being Biracial Podcast! The On Being Biracial Podcast is a collaborative effort between biracial journalists Daralyse Lyons and Malcolm Burnley. On Being Biracial amplifies the voices of multiethnic people of a variety of ages and experiences. To learn more, go to onbeingbiracial.com or search for the On Being Biracial Podcast on your favorite podcast hosting platform. HOME | On Being Biracial
Q&A Episode with Melinda Briana Epler, CEO of Change Catalyst, and author of "How to Be An Ally"
March 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBIn the final installment of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons and Zack James conclude the season with an interview of guest Melinda Briana Epler, an expert in building allyship and empathy skills. This Q&A conversation explores not only what it means to be an ally, but also provides concrete strategies that each and every one of us can implement to be better allies in our workplaces, in our communities, and in our relationships. In this episode, you will learn a...
Episode 13: Allies: Investing in A Better Society for All
March 08, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons further explores the role that allyship plays in creating true diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. This episode's conversations feature the voices of white allies who are currently doing the work to make the world a better place. In this episode, you will learn about: The role love plays in dismantling inequity and creating cross-cultural understanding and empathy. How taking full responsibility and owners...
Episode 12: Allies: Racism Hurts White People, Too
March 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBIn this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores the enduring legacy of white supremacy and racism, and how it currently impacts our society today. This episode is the first installment of the White Allyship series, in which Daralyse interviews white allies who are actively doing work to break down barriers and make the world more inclusive from their self-acknowledged place of power, privilege, and influence. In this episode, you will learn about: How ra...
Announcement
February 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBWith this being the last week of Black History Month, we've made the decision that, rather than releasing a new series of episodes, we would invite Demystifying Diversity Podcast listeners to revisit previous content about Black History in America and to celebrate and honor Blackness, not only this month, but always. We will release a new episode next week, but, in the meantime, we hope you'll go back and check out one or more of our previous episodes that center Black voices. Those Episod...
Q&A with Guest Dr. Nikki Franke from Temple University
February 15, 2022 11:06 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBIn this Q&A episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, hosts Daralyse Lyons and Zack James speak with Temple University's Dr. Nikki Franke, Head Fencing Coach and former US Olympian. In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Franke expounds upon the lessons learned in the first two episodes of this series, while also reflecting on her own experiences of being a Black female fencer, coach and Olympian. In this episode, you will learn about: What it takes in order to be a pioneer in a high-pre...
Episode 11: Sports: Fostering Diversity and Inclusivity
February 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBIn this episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores the value of furthering the growth of diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of the world of sports. In interviews with current and former athletes, coaches and sports industry executives, she uncovers their perspectives and experiences regarding the critical role of sports within society. Through solutions-oriented reporting, this episode examines strategies that have worked to increase DEI, and expl...
Episode 10: Sports: Inadequate Representation and Ownership in Athletics
February 01, 2022 10:53 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThis episode of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she explores issues concerning representation in sports. In her interviews with current and former athletes, coaches and sports industry executives, she is able to highlight the ways in which the sports world can marginalize, or “other,” its participants and stakeholders, despite holding such a prominent place in our society. In this episode, you will learn about: The importance of representation, diversity, ...
Q&A with Guest Lena Makaroun, Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Pepper Scholar
January 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBIn this Question and Answer episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, hosts Daralyse Lyons and Zack James are joined by geriatrician and aging expert Lena Makaroun, as the three of them explore ageism and the ways in which anti-ageist attitudes show up in our society. They focus on self-examination, allyship, inclusion, intergenerational connection and other tangible skills that each of us can utilize to become allies in the fight against ageism. Daralyse, Zack, and Dr. Mak...
Episode 9: Overcoming Ageism Through Intergenerational Connections
January 18, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIn the 9th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she dives deeper into Ageism as it is interwoven into the fabric of American society. Daralyse is joined by gerontologists, activists, and researchers for an in-depth examination of the implications that ageism has on both our personal lives and how we operate within society at large. None of us are immune to ageism, especially older and younger individuals. While the previous episode focused ...
Episode 8: Ageism and Abuse
January 11, 2022 10:51 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThe 8th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows host Daralyse Lyons as she explores the implications of Ageism and the abuse that is interwoven into the fabric of American society. She is joined by gerontologists, activists, and researchers for an in-depth examination of the implications that ageism has on both our personal lives and how we operate within society at large. None of us are immune to ageism, especially older and younger individuals. In this episode, y...
Q&A with guest Jonathan Howe from Temple University
January 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBOn this installment of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons and Zack James explore the themes and takeaways from the three-episode Black Voices series. Joined by Temple University's Dr. Jonathan Howe, this Q&A episode is a powerful discussion of dynamics of power and of pain. In this interview, Dr. Howe expounds upon the lessons learned in the Black Voices series, and also speaks directly to how the Black community continues to be impacted by the ongoing amplification of whiten...
Q&A with Guest Jonathan Howe from Temple University
January 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBOn this installment of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, Daralyse Lyons and Zack James explore the themes and takeaways from the three-episode Black Voices series. Joined by Temple University's Dr. Jonathan Howe, this Q&A episode is a powerful discussion of dynamics of power and of pain. In this interview, Dr. Howe expounds upon the lessons learned in the Black Voices series, and also speaks directly to how the Black community continues to be impacted by the ongoing amplification of whiten...
Black Joy, Success, Culture and Community
December 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThe 7th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows Daralyse Lyons in the third and final installment of a 3-episode series exploring Black experiences, past and present. In this episode, Daralyse explores Black Joy, Success, Culture, and Community. Through personal narratives, interviews, and research, Daralyse and those who generously leant their voices to this episode explore the ways in which Black people have found and continue to develop personal and cultural iden...
Episode 7: Black Joy, Success, Culture and Community
December 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThe 7th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows Daralyse Lyons in the third and final installment of a 3-episode series exploring Black experiences, past and present. In this episode, Daralyse explores Black Joy, Success, Culture, and Community. Through personal narratives, interviews, and research, Daralyse and those who generously leant their voices to this episode explore the ways in which Black people have found and continue to develop personal and cultural iden...
Episode 6: Black Pain: The Enduring Impact of Racism
December 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThe 6th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows Daralyse Lyons in the second installment of a 3-episode series exploring Black experiences, past and present. In this episode, Daralyse explores Black Pain: The Enduring Impact of Racism. Through personal narratives, interviews, and research, she and her guests expound upon the myriad ways in which Black people are overtly, subtly and systemically suppressed. Through this episode, you will learn more about the long-rea...
Episode 5: Black History: From Slavery to Segregation
December 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBThe 5th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows Daralyse Lyons in the first of a 3-episode series exploring Black experiences, past and present. In the first episode, Daralyse explores Black History: From Slavery to Segregation. In doing so, she and her guests expound upon the importance of going beyond the history books and unearthing the lived experiences of those who have faced discrimmination first-hand, to bring light to the reality and relatability of their st...
Black History: From Slavery to Segregation
December 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBThe 5th episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast follows Daralyse Lyons in the first of a 3-episode series exploring Black experiences, past and present. In the first episode, Daralyse explores Black History: From Slavery to Segregation. In doing so, she and her guests expound upon the importance of going beyond the history books and unearthing the lived experiences of those who have faced discrimmination first-hand, to bring light to the reality and relatability of their st...
Q&A with Guest Caroline Heffernan from Temple University
December 07, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBIn the second Q&A episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, hosts Daralyse Lyons and Zack James are joined by guest expert Dr. Caroline Heffernan, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Sport and Recreation Management at Temple University. She holds degrees from Byrn Mawr College and the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, and is a leading LGBTQ+ voice in the sports industry space. Daralyse, Zack, and Caroline revisit some of the key points from episodes...
Episode 4: LGBTQ+ Spiritual and Secular Inclusion and Inspiration
November 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBIn the fourth episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons explores the ways in which multiple communities are coming together in ways that amplify love and inclusion. By exploring how the LGBTQ+ community, various faith communities, and assorted secular communities are working to increase LGBTQ+ safety and visibility, this episode focuses on effective inclusion practices, while also shining a light on the ways in which there is still room for growth. In th...
Episode 3: LGBTQ+ Persecution and Exclusion from Family and Faith
November 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIn the third episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons dives into the exclusionary forces at play against the LGBTQ+ community in both secular and spiritual communities. Daralyse also investigates the conflict that many LGBTQ+ folks face in finding adequate support within the LGBTQ+ community itself. In this episode, you will learn about: Past historical systemic exclusionary practices towards LGBTQ+ identifying people, and the harmful legacy that these...
Episode 3:LGBTQ+ Persecution and Exclusion from Family and Faith
November 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIn the third episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons dives into the exclusionary forces at play against the LGBTQ+ community in both secular and spiritual communities. Daralyse also investigates the conflict that many LGBTQ+ folks face in finding adequate support within the LGBTQ+ community itself. In this episode, you will learn about: Past historical systemic exclusionary practices towards LGBTQ+ identifying people, and the harmful legacy that these...
Q&A with Guest Adam Waterbear DePaul of the Lenape Nation
November 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this Q&A episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, hosts Daralyse Lyons and Zack James are joined by guest expert and registered member of the Lenape Nation, Adam Waterbear DePaul as the three of them explore Indigenous identity and resilience. Daralyse, Zack, and Adam revisit some of the key points from the first two episodes of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, then respond to listener questions. In this episode, you will learn about: The importance o...
Episode 2: Indigenous Culture, Land and the Seventh Generation Principle
November 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBIn the second episode of Season 2 of the Demystifying Diversity Podcast, host Daralyse Lyons continues her exploration of Indigenous Resilience - specifically the importance of Culture, Land and the Seven Generations Principle and how these factors have allowed Indigenous groups to withstand over 500 years of colonization and systemic oppression in North America. In this episode, you will learn about: The importance of Indigenous lands, and the role they play in forming part of an Indigen...