Culture Flow

Welcome to the summer break episode! As some parts of the world are opening up again, we are able to travel again and discover new countries and cultures. We are preparing our travel checklists and one of the things we need to remember is getting prepared to communicate with people who speak a different language. In this episode, I'm going to share some of the things I've learned from my experiences and research, as well as a few tips to overcome language barriers in order to communicate effectively. Go to the Instagram page @hellocultureflow or our Facebook group Culture Flow to share your experience and tips.

In this episode, I am breaking down what it means to be a Great Global Citizen through a few definitions, my personal experience and a few tips to start the journey. One of my greatest inspiration for this, is a quote from Thomas Sankara, the revolutionary President of Burkina Faso who served as the leader of his country for 4 years. During that short period of time, he managed to develop the country economically and tackle issues such as the environment, gender inequality and imperialism. Well ahead of his time, he believed that oppressed people across the globe were connected by their struggle. "I want people to remember me as someone whose life has been helpful to humanity." This quote encompasses what Great Global Citizen is. Listen to the episode to find out more. Full episode available here.

Welcome to episode 21 of Culture Flow and I am so excited to share this conversation with you. What do Barack Obama and Yoko Ono have in common with my guest Tayo Rockson, Barack Obama and Yoko Ono?... They are all Third Culture Kids. If you are wondering what a Third Culture Kid, listen to this amazing conversation with Tayo Rockson here. But first, allow me to introduce my guest: Tayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, professor, co-founder and brand strategist at UYD Management - a strategic consulting firm that empowers organizations to incorporate sustainable diversity and inclusion practices. As the son of a diplomat, Tayo grew up understanding the nuances of multicultural diversity while living on four continents. He leveraged his experiences to establish himself as an authority in communicating effectively across cultures and personal branding. He graced various stages to share his knowledge including TEDx, the prestigious Chautauqua Institution, and the United Nations. Tayo is the host of As Told by Nomads, a podcast ranked in the top 5 tier of the Top 25 Business Podcasts for Entrepreneurs on Entrepreneur.com. He's the author of Use Your Difference To Make A Difference, and in 2020, he launched the national anti-racism campaign called #LetsTalkBias. In 2021, Tayo was named in Remote Weekly's list of The 100 Most Influential Remote Experts and starred in the award winning movie, IMPACT which is about three people who embark on a personal journey to transform the way they communicate on their quest to impact the world.

This is episode 20 of Culture Flow everyone and I am so excited to share this amazing conversation with you. If you've ever wondered how you can build your brand identity to have a global impact, my guest today is definitely your go-to person. Laurence Lim-Dally is the Founder & Managing Director of Cherry Blossoms Intercultural Branding, she is an expert on diversity and the decoding of cultural differences. After working for the French Government on diversity and equal opportunities issues, Laurence moved to Hong Kong in 2008 and founded Cherry Blossoms Intercultural Branding, to help Western brands better resonate with Asian consumers. After 10 years in Asia, she now lives in New York City. Listen as we talk about decoding cultures, building your brand identity to reach global impact and how this applies to your personal identity. To get touch with Laurence Lim Dally go to links below: Website: www.cherryblossoms.com.hk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cherry-blossoms-market-research-&-consulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherrypicks_hk/

After a nice and long hiatus, Culture Flow is back y'all and I can't wait to share with you what I have prepared for this New Year. I have been working behind the scenes to bring you more content, more conversations and more amazing guests and we are starting with an exceptional guest indeed, Dr Stacie CC Graham. Here is a bit about Dr Stacie CC Graham: Previously a management consultant at an internationally renowned consultancy, Dr Stacie CC Graham is an independent management consultant, mindfulness of diversity, equity & inclusion trainer / antiracism consultant and executive coach based in London, UK. She has extensive work experience in the US, the UK, and Germany. With an MS in economics and a doctorate in motivational psychology, she is able to bring together economic and business sense with a deep knowledge of what drives people's behaviour. Further, she's the founder of a holistic wellness brand for underserved communities, OYA: Body-Mind-Spirit Retreats, which is open for Black women and other women of colour. To get in touch with Dr Stacie CC Graham visit her websites http://www.stacieccgraham.com and https://www.oyaretreats.com/ This interview is also available in video format, which I rarely do, so to catch the video recording use this link: https://vimeo.com/512269110 or go to the Instagram page @hellocultureflow.

Hello Everyone, On this episode of Culture Flow, we are talking one an essential, yet underrated part of communication: Listening. Being able to truly listen is an art, and one of the best ways to achieve successful exchanges. It is also a great part of relationship-building, whether in our personal or professional lives. In this episode, I share the risks when underestimating this element as well as a few skills to develop our listening skills. Join the conversation on the Instagram page @hellocultureflow or the Facebook group Culture Flow.

Welcome to Episode 17 of Culture Flow! For this episode of Culture Flow, I am joined by Dr Nessan Akemakou to discuss Democracy and Cultures. Dr Nessan Akemakou is a Professor and Researcher in Political Science at the University of Toulouse 1 Capitole and at Sciences Po Toulouse, France. He holds a Doctorate in International Relations and his work focuses, among other things, on the impact of the nature of a political regime on its external behavior, as well as on governance and conflict in Africa. He is also Director of Publications for the Think-Tank “L'Afrique des idées”,, which translates "The Africa of Ideas", a laboratory of ideas that aims to contribute to public debate within the African continent, in particular through the formulation of concrete recommendations on economic, social and political subjects. If you are like me and 2020 has made you re-think the concept of Democracy, this episode is for you. In a very thoughtful and insightful way, Dr Nessan Akemakou, helps us breakdown the concept of Democracy itself, analyse the current climate between shaky democracies and people-led uprisings, and shares so many gems. Please listen until the end to hear his answer on the correlation between democracy and culture, truly enlightening. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

This episode of Culture Flow is about Power distance, one of Geert Hofstede's dimensions of Intercultural Communication. Hofstede defines Power distance as "the degree of power each person exerts or can exert over other persons" So let's dive into it, first by looking at the definition of "Power" in this context.

Hi everyone, I hope you are well. After a little self-care break, I am back with episode 15 of Culture Flow. As promised, I have a little surprise, I have decided to switch things up by introducing a new episode format, which I call My Intercultural 2 cents. Every now and then, I will bring up any current events, or current affairs, anything tickling my curiosity and I will share my thoughts about it through the lens of culture. For this episode, we are talking about Black History Month in the UK and in France? Diversity in Interculturality and a powerful Toni Morrisson's quote, which almost left me speechless. What about you, what are the topics that are on your mind?

Hello everyone, and thank you for joining me on Culture Flow, the podcast where we discuss how culture moves through us and informs how we move through the world. In this episode of Culture Flow, we are talking about Individualism versus Collectivism. This dimension is one that can be very polarising and has served as the foundation for many societies. Let's keep the conversation going on the Instagram page @hellocultureflow, or join the facebook group Culture Flow.

In this Episode of Culture Flow, we are talking about Organisational culture, in other words, the culture within organisations. This includes companies, businesses, foundations, public and private services, etc. We will look at the definition of organisational culture, explore some of the dimensions and explore the risks linked to it. To continue the conversation, please go to the Instagram page @hellocultureflow, or join the facebook group Culture Flow.

Hi Everyone, Welcome to Episode 12 of Culture Flow! In this episode, we are talking about Intercultural Communication. When looking at interactions between people from different cultures, one of the most important aspects that needs to be explored is Intercultural communication. Due to the complexity of cultures and how they manifest, communication between people of different cultures can lead to misunderstandings and frustrations, or even conflicts which could all be avoided with some Intercultural training. Don't forget to go the Instagram Page @hellocultureflow and the Facebook group Culture Flow to comment and get more of these conversations!

Welcome to Episode 11 of Culture Flow. When approaching differences in culture, one of the crucial elements to be aware of is how different cultures relate to time. I'm sure some of you have experienced the misunderstanding and sometimes frustrations that can result from these differences. To continue the conversation go to our Instagram page @hellocultureflow or join the Facebook group Culture Flow.

Welcome to episode 10, I am very excited to be on episode 10, it feels like a milestone. For this episode, I thought it was a good opportunity to hit the reset button. In episode 1 of Culture Flow, which you can go Listen to if you haven't already, we talked about definitions of culture and what we would be discussing in the Podcast. On this episode, we are going to dive deeper into what Interculturality is and why we need to develop intercultural skills now more than ever.

In this episode we welcome back our amazing guest from episode 2 of Culture Flow, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Anna Rothery. Anna Rothery is the first Black Lord Mayor of Liverpool, and was the first Liverpool Councillor to address the UN in Geneva in 2012 (and not 2022 as was mistakingly said in the conversation). Once again, she is making history, by being the very first Lord Mayor of Liverpool to serve two successive terms. In this conversation, we dived into Liverpool City's response to the pandemic and the antiracism protests, as well as the specific actions and programmes that have been put in place in order to tackle issues of discrimination and racism, which seem more pressing than ever. This is a video episode, which is a first for Culture Flow, so please bear with us and show understanding for the perfect imperfections :) Link to the video in Bio: https://vimeo.com/439617828

On this episode, I am joined by Akin Thomas, Black Husband, Black Father and Black CEO of AKD Solutions, a Learning and Development Company based in London. If you are wondering why I am repeating Black, it's because it is also the title of the open-letter Akin published on his LinkedIn page following the death of George Floyd, which I urge you to go read: it unapologetic and so real. To continue the conversation, go to our Instagram page @hellocultureflow or join the Facebook group, Culture Flow.

In this episode we are talking about Joy as a tool of resistance. The deaths of George Floyd and other victims of police brutality have sparked protests and triggered trauma for a lot of us. The connection between mental health issues and systemic racism has been explored in several studies, as documented in this link. As a response to the systemic oppression, several activists, such as Audre Lorde, emphasised Self-care as a tool against oppression. I have decided to implement intentional joy in my self-care. What does your self-care look like? Share in the comments below and let's continue the conversation on Instagram @hellocultureflow, and on the Facebook Group, Culture Flow.

This episode is about racism against Black people. In the wake of the filmed murder of George Floyd, this episode explores how the idea of Whiteness and one of its creation, Anti-blackness represent another global pandemic that started centuries ago, and remains embedded in social and political structures all over the world.

In this episode of Culture Flow, we discuss Uncertainty. In these last few months, our global community has been deeply affected and continues to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with more than half of the global population forced to live under social distancing measures. It is safe to say that the future feels uncertain to most of us, which begs the question, how do we deal with uncertainty? As always, here on the Culture Flow podcast, we will explore this issue by exploring how uncertainty is dealt with in different cultures and how we can this can inspire us as we deal with these circumstances.

While we have been experiencing social distancing on a global level because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the concept of interpersonal space and how it is influenced by culture comes to mind. Edward T. Hall, an American anthropologist theorised this notion in 1966, and we are experiencing today how extraordinary circumstances and events can have a lasting impact on culture. In this episode, we dive into the notion of interpersonal distance in the context of culture as presented by Hall, I offer you tips to navigate interpersonal distance in different cultures and we look into how the new normal may permanently impact our cultures. To discuss or comment go to the instagram page @hellocultureflow or the Facebook group Culture Flow.

In this episode, we are talking about Introverts, with a very special guest and my great friend Marine. Marine is a self-described Introvert, who was the one who came up with idea for this episode. Here, she opens up about her experience and perception of being an Introvert, as we explore how some cultures, societies and companies sometimes have a negative bias towards introversion. We also talk about the added value of Introverts and how diversity is key as Introverts and Extraverts all have a place in the world. As Marine said we need "to take everybody into consideration because the world is made of people who are different". I hope you enjoy this eye-opening conversation!

In this episode, Laurentine Amaliza is hosting the first Culture Flow guest, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Anna Rothery. They share a meaningful and open conversation on a wide range of subjects, including Politics as Culture, Intersectionality, Black Feminism, the Imposter Syndrom and diversity. Make sure you listen until the end because the Lord Mayor had a surprise announcement at the end for you!

In this episode, the host Laurentine Amaliza will be introducing you to the podcast, its purpose, and explaining some of the concepts. She will also give you a sneak peek into about what you can expect from Culture Flow: the guests, the conversations, the tools & techniques, etc. Welcome to Culture Flow! Links below: Interculturality definitions: https://en.unesco.org/creativity/interculturality Culture definitions: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/al/globalpad/openhouse/interculturalskills/global_pad_-_what_is_culture.pdf https://carla.umn.edu/culture/definitions.html Iceberg Model for Culture: https://college.lclark.edu/live/files/21270-iceberg-model---optional-reading

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