Julia Gaspar-Bates, Roger, and Maria sit down to discuss the intricacies between DEI, intercultural communication, and community. “With a Bachelor’s degree in the Romance Languages, Julia is fluent in French, Spanish, and Italian, and currently studying Brazilian Portuguese, and is able to incorporate a deep understanding of the complexities of communicating across linguistic barriers […]
Rohini Anand
Season 4 Episode 2 Rohini Anand In this episode, Maria and Roger talk to the incredible Dr. Rohini Anand. “Dr. Rohini Anand is a strategic global business leader and trusted board member who has successfully transformed cultures, built an iconic brand with an enduring reputation resulting in growing the core business and driving sales. Dr. […]
Connecting our Paths, Passions and Faith in DEI: A Conversation with Dr. Jamie Washington
Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington is the President & Founder of the Washington Consulting Group (WCG), which was named by the Economist as one of the Top 10 Global Diversity Consultants in the world. Dr. Washington has served as an educator, administrator, and consultant in higher education for over 36 years. He serves as an invited instructor […]
UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work: Maria and Stacey Gordon
“Leading at the intersection of diversity, inclusion, and workplace culture, in her role as Executive Advisor and Diversity Strategist of Rework Work, Stacey Gordon coaches and counsels executive leaders on DEI strategies for the business.” Maria and Stacey take this episode of Culture Stew and explore the complexities of belonging, culture change, and how this fits […]
Creating a Culture of Belonging: An Interview with Alida Miranda-Wolff
On this episode of Culture Stew, Maria speaks with Alida Miranda-Wolff about her journey into the DEI space, the building of Ethos, and her new book Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations that Last. They ponder the problems around DEI perseverance, pivoting and possibilities in this poignant podcast. Alida Miranda-Wolff is the CEO and Founder of […]
The Super Age: A Conversation About Population Aging with Bradley Schurman
What is the Super Age? In less than a decade, at least 35 countries will have more than one out of five people over the age of 65 – a first in the history of the world. This is due largely to the intersection of the megatrends of decreased birthrates and increased longevity – more […]
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Trainers – A Conversation with Maria Morukian
In this episode, we turn the tables and interview our host, Maria Morukian, who recently released a one of a kind book with The Association for Talent Development (ATD Press), Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace. In this episode, Maria is interviewed by Roger Moreano, MSM Global Consulting’s Director of […]
A Conversation with Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey, host of The Element of Inclusion
Lead the Change: The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion – An Interview with Kelly Cooper
As much progress as we have made in our society toward equal rights, women continue to face systemic barriers to equity and inclusion in the workplace. And not only is this a matter of injustice, it is bad for business. Let’s unpack this a bit… Women and people of color are woefully underrepresented in executive […]
The Unexpected Gift. Emerging Anew After The Unthinkable: An Interview with Barbara Dalle Pezze
In this episode of Culture Stew, Barbara and Maria dive into topics around leadership, diversity, and vulnerability. They also discuss Barbara’s new book – The Unexpected Gift. Emerging Anew After The Unthinkable, a powerful memoir that reveals the inspiring true-life story of one woman’s journey to self-discovery and renewal after the implosion of her marriage.