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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
A Historical View on Civil Rights with Dr. Randal Jelks
Join us on another special episode where Maria Morukian and guest host, Roger Moreano welcome Dr. Randal Jelks to Culture Stew. Come along as the three speak about the historical trends of civil rights, Dr. Jelks’ background, and his experience with DEI as a democratic process. “Randal Maurice Jelks is Professor of African […]
Honoring and Supporting Women: An Open Letter to Men from One of Your Own – by Roger Moreano
How Men Can Honor and Support Women During Women’s History Month? As we celebrate Women’s History Month and take time to recognize both the incredible contributions and leadership of women across all sectors of global society, we also take this time to recognize the barriers and structures still keeping women from full access and opportunity […]