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 […]
Transformational Leaders and Respect for Human Dignity
Transformational Leaders and Respect for Human Dignity Last month, we explored the challenging obstacles we face as a society in moving forward to greater justice, inclusion, and equity. We explored the motivations behind the “anti-woke” efforts that are being spearheaded by politicians and theological groups working to resegregate American society. Christian Nationalist groups have worked […]
Fighting Racial Friction with Finesse and Fitness – Dr. Patrick Ford
Systemic Racism is everywhere. Systemic Racism impacts every aspect of our society. Whether it is in the educational system, the job market, access to resources, access to financial programs, and how our communities are encouraged or discouraged to succeed and more so what success looks like. Systemic Racism also impacts health. Maria and Roger discuss […]
DEI and Neuroscience: Understanding the 6 Inches Between our Ears – Shannon Murphy
Learning about ourselves, our brains, and how we are structured can lead to a better understanding of ourselves and others. Maria and Roger discuss bias, behavioral patterns, privilege, and more, with Shannon Murphy. Shannon Murphy, M.A. CEO & Co-Founder BrainSkills@Work Shannon Murphy, CEO of BrainSkills@Work, applies neuroscience to help individuals be more inclusive, culturally […]
Ron DeSantis and the Second Coming of Segregation
Ron DeSantis and the Second Coming of Segregation Tiny Hillsdale College, a liberal arts school in Michigan, may not be a household name to many, but even fewer may know that its mission has become the blueprint for the attacks by far-right politicians on any anti-racism work and anything “multicultural” that is taking place in […]
BELONGING BEYOND BORDERS: Megan Norton
What is a Third Culture Kid? Are they adults? How does this cross-cultural experience impact the lives of TCKs? How do we cope with change and return to our parent culture? Megan Norton knows all too well these experiences and struggles. Megan discusses this, and more, with Maria and Roger in this eye-opening conversation. […]
Creating a Complete College America with Dhanfu Elston
“Dr. Dhanfu E. Elston (pronounced: dah-nee-foo) serves as Complete College America’s Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President for Strategy where he utilizes his national policy and campus expertise for practical application, implementation, and scaling of CCA strategies at institutions throughout the United States. He provides oversight of national external partnerships and has led CCA’s […]
9 Things Law Enforcement Needs to Do NOW to End Racism In Policing
I have noticed a trend on social media of folks who responded to the murder of George Floyd, and now to the murder of Tyre Nichols, by expressing their heartbreak at each incident, but then immediately transitioning into making the incident about police and the reputation of police. Folks have been quick to say, “These […]
A Discussion about Trust, Failure, and Leadership with Noor Azizan-Gardner
In this episode of Culture Stew, Maria and Roger break down trust, failure and leadership with Noor Azizan-Gardner. In order to make long lasting change, and to be an effective leader, trust must be cultivated. “Noor Azizan-Gardner, originally from Malaysia, is founder and president of Baru Global Group, LLC, a consulting company which assists […]
“Live life Globalisciously!” How to with Patricia Malidor-Coleman
We return with another fantastic lineup of guests to discuss their stories, careers, and hopes for the future. Over the next 7 episodes, we will speak with authors, practitioners, researchers, educators, creators and doers! In this joyful and inviting conversation, Maria and Roger discuss identity, storytelling, and what it means to be Globaliscious with Patricia […]