On this special episode of Culture Stew, Maria and Roger take the microphone and have an in-depth conversation about what it means to be at work today. Multiple aspects of our lives have changed over the past few years. Our priorities, what makes us happy, our values, and our interests have shifted whether we were […]
Introducing our Co-Conspirator, Jasmin Robinson
Maria, Roger, and Jasmin wear their flannel shirts while talking about Jasmin’s background, the ways where we can increase our outreach, and why DEI work is so important now, and in the future. Learn more about Jasmin here: https://idealeducationllc.com/about
Storytelling with Alex Kronemer
Alex Kronemer is the co-founder of Unity Productions Foundation (UPF). He is an award-winning film director, author and public speaker, with highly acclaimed films and documentaries exploring the history, culture and religion of Islam. Alex has won numerous awards for his work in promoting peace and interfaith understanding. His latest documentary, The Great Muslim American […]
Going to School with Sonja Ardoin
Season 4 Episode 3 Dr. Sonja Ardoin Sonja Ardoin grew up with this phrase loudly following behind her: “You work hard and you work a lot.” Looking at going to college and what her future held, education was the key. But when you go to college you become a doctor, a teacher, or a lawyer. […]
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. […]
Culture Stew Season 4 – Launches Today!
Welcome Back! We are so excited for you to join us in Season 4 of Culture Stew! This season we’re spotlighting more guests who aren’t necessarily DEI practitioners but are exploring and incorporating DEI in a wide variety of industries. This work can’t just live in the small but mighty community of people who make […]
Bringing the Head and Heart to Facilitation: A Conversation with Veritas Culture
Veritas Culture, led by Vince Brantley and Chris Armstrong, guides culture exploration, understanding, and resolution in an inclusive, root-focused manner. Chris and Vince specialize in deep, honest dialogues that bring people together to explore challenging issues and topics. The Veritas Academy offers training, coaching, and facilitator certification programs on Diversity-to-Belonging and Culture Assessment facilitation. […]
Can you get curious? A Conversation with Judy Le
Judy Le, founder of Take Root Consulting, has over 18 years of leadership development experience in the for-profit, non-profit, and higher education sectors. Before starting TakeRoot, she served as the director of Leadership Rice at Rice University. In this role, she created and facilitated classes, workshops, and programs in leadership and professionalism, and worked with […]
Finding Our Path: A Conversation with Marie Tredway
Often known by her role in NBC’s CHICAGO MED as Nurse Trinidad “Trini” Campos, Marie Tredway has been creating her own path forward. From an untraditional educational experience, to finding her passion in acting and in the arts, to making her mother proud, Maria, Marie and Roger take today’s podcast into talking about these area, […]
How to create spaces in relationships, conversations and communities with Tanya Williams
In another co-hosted episode of the Culture Stew Podcast, Maria and Roger have an emotional and heartfelt conversation on who we all are and what makes us that way. They talk about how to learn about why we are the way that we are and transform that into sustaining ourselves. How do you learn […]