Together for Equality

In this episode of Together for Equality, Raquel had the chance to chat with Aiden Zucker — a designer from California and the co-founder of Dozen, a creative collective building apps and websites that bring people together.With a background that spans Remind (the top communication platform in U.S. education), MURAL, IBM Design, and Start-Up Chile, Aiden brings a thoughtful perspective on how design intersects with inclusion, accessibility, and social impact.

In this episode of Together for Equality, Raquel Reis sat down (virtually!) with Professor Rosa Fioravante, who teaches Business Ethics and Social Responsibility at Católica Lisbon. She's also a Postdoctoral Researcher at CLSBE and IESE Business School, with experience in both academia and public policy.We explored how AI is shaping hiring practices, workplace surveillance, and what ethical responsibility looks like in modern organizations. From real examples of algorithmic bias to hopeful developments in AI ethics.

We are exploring on how to approach Equality from a Physics and Management based perspective with Professor Ekin Ilseven.

We are diving into the thoughts of Prof. João César das Neves on equality, history and advice for the future.

On this episode we spoke to Margarida Couto, executive director of VVA foundation and president of the board at Grace about Corporate social responsibility. Grab a coffee and be part of this conversation :)

On this episode we hear about the misconceptions of our Equality in Business club, and the women empowerment movement thus far from Beatriz Andrade, this semester's Head of Podcast. Grab a coffee and be part of the conversation! :)

Our monthly project episode is out! On this episode we talk about ageism and see all things ageism related. Grab a cup of coffe and take part of the conversation.

On this epidose, we spoke with an anonymous guest about endometriosis. Check it out to learn more about this topic, the symptoms and challenges women face on their personal and professional life.

Our monthly project episode is out! Oumaima is an exchange student in Canada, on this episode she spoke with us about her hearing disability. Grab a cup pf coffe and listen to her challenging experience.

On this episode, we spoke to Anna Richter from the Mila – Quebec AI Institute about Gender Bias in Natural Language. What are gender biases and how do they translate into our natural language? How does research help us measure those biases? And lastly, what makes us optimistic that those biases can be reduced in the future? Give it a listen to find out more! See you in two weeks.

On this episode, we spoke with Beatriz Rosa about the difference between representation and representativity of the LGBTQIA+ community. How has representation of this minority envolved over time? How are their stories being told? Check this to find out more about it! See you in two weeks.

John and Mark founded a social enterprise whose mission is to spread happiness. On this episode, we spoke about neurodivergency and raised awareness on how job and career opportunities for neurodivergents are still scarce, highlighting what should be done to tackle it.

On this episode, we discussed with two Católica students' why is it so important to talk about art and creativity in the business world.

On this episode, Franscisca brought an anonymous guest to openly talk about inclusive education and their previous experiences.

In this episode we spoke to Mara Santos about the amazing organization that is Girl Move Academy. Mara explains to us all about how it came to be, what they do and how their work impacts the lives of young girls in Mozambique every day.

In this episode, Joana Leite spoke with student-athlete Leonor Silva. Currently plays football in Clube de Futebol Benfica (FOFO), Leonor shared some of the discrepancies between men and women in football and sports in general as well as difficulties of being a female student-athlete at a demanding university. Check it out.

On this episode we spoke about Mental Health with our Equality in Business president, Andreia Pinto, and Marina Freire collaborator of the Events Department of the club. Check it out.

An episode to get to know some of the current members of the Podcast Department: Francisca Canelas, Joana Leite, Maria Franco and Joana Ferrão. Recording and Edition: Beatriz Andrade

An episode that explores fatphobia in the Workplace, diet culture and discrimination.

On this episode we spoke with Maria João Guedes, co-creator of the project "Women on Boards". Our guest brought us interisting and positive insights about the first comprehensive study on women in Corporate Management, based on an integrated approach that goes from Sociology to Management and Finance. Check it out.

Eunice da Silva is a scientist and researcher in the Pharmaceutical field with 10 years of experience in several different countries: Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark and now looking for a new adventure in Switzerland. This episode celebrates the presence of Women in Science but it's not only about women. It's specially about difference and how we as individuals, organizations, and society as a whole gain by embracing that difference.

To celebrate the Human Rights Day get to know Uyghurs! Have you ever heard about them? China has been accused of commiting crimes and possibly genocide against this ethnic group. In this special episode Ramilya Bakiyeva shares with us costumes and traditions of Uyghurs, as well as the threats they have been facing. Also, Ramilya talks about how it is to be a women in a country like Kazakhstan and leaves an advice to every women living in conservative countries! If you would like to talk directly to Ramilya here is her e-mail: ramilya.bakiyeva@gmail.com

What is motivation? What are the main outside factors that impact our motivation? How can managers and leaders motivate people around them? Can stress be good? And how can we understand when the optimal stage of stress is exceeded? In today's new episode we will be discussing this with Átina Alvez da Cunha, a professor of Organizational Behavior from Católica-Lisbon.

What are the main challenges Nigerian students face? Why is education inclusion so important in Nigeria? How or what can the Nigerian government do to improve education? How can we help? In today's episode get to know Oluwatosin Adeniyi from Not Forgotten Initiative (NFI) School, a school that provides education to Nigerian children from less previleged backgrounds. NOTE: 150,000 Nigerian Naira is 321.21 Euro and 364.44 US Dollars, as of November 18, 2021.

Celebrate with us the second anniversary of our club and get to know Dina, Catarina and Inês, the 3 Presidents of Equality in Business over these 2 years of existance! Do you want to know more about the experience of being part of a club? How did our club start? What was most rewarding about being presidents of the club? In this new episode we will discuss this and much more! You can expect a truly inspiring episode full of ideas, advices, reflexions!

How does Everis help athletes who embody its culture and values in persuing their dreams? What are the objectives of Programa + Impacto - a program that supports nonprofit organizations in achieving their goals and creating greater impact in their communities? What initiatives does Everis have to assure the development of people? Which benefits does Everis provide to its collaborators? In today's new episode we will be discussing the importance of behaving in a way that is aligned with our culture and values with Margarida Calado, from Everis - NTT DATA.

What are the main challenges a refugee faces after moving to a new country? Is Portugal ready to receive refugees? Are organizations and companies in Portugal willing to hire refugees? And what can we all do, individually and as a society to help and integrate them? In today's new episode Vitor Sartóris, from CPR (Conselho Português para os Refugiados) join us to answer all this questions and much more, sharing his daily experience of working with refugees.

Why is it so important to be ourselves, and contribute with our uniqueness? And why does it makes us all grow? In this new episode we will discuss this with Joana Cambas from IKEA, a company that strives to have a diverse and inclusive work environment where co-workers feel valued and recognized for their diverse talents and where they are free to be whoever they want.

Do you want to know more about LGBTQ+ community? How inequalities and discrimination are still present all around the world? In today's episode we have Ricky and Ushma to share their insides about how the general public perception of LGBT affects their personal lifes and what we can do to improve the misconceptions about it.

What is mental health and well-being at the workplace? How to track the mental health/well-being of your employees? What practices did Deloitte take to keep the well-being of the employees during the pandemic? In today's new episode Carolina Dias Santos, a Culture and People Experience team member at Deloitte, joins us to share her experience and to discuss the importance of mental health and well-being in the 21st century.

What does it mean to be a volunteer? What are the main challenges that a volunteer organization has to face? In today's new episode, Alice da Fonte Pacheco from Refood, Tiago Azevedo e Silva from Sorrisos d'Arte and Margarida Duarte from Thirst Project UCP tell us what volunteering taught them and also why is it so important.

What makes a great movie? Is there still a lack for women in directing awards? In this new special episode, the renowned film critic Rui Pedro Tendinha joins us to share his opinion about 2021 Oscars and about equality in the film industry!

How can we define social entrepreneurship? How can we be socially significant? In today's new episode, Frederico Fezas Vital joined us to desmystify having a social impact and enrich us with his fullfilling life experience, while leaving some advice to the young entrepreneurs out there.

What are the main differences in parenthood between Portugal and Sweden? In this new episode, Aracely joins us to share her experience as a mother in Sweden and to give some advices about what could be changed to create a more gender equality parenthood in Portugal.

Why women are still being undervalued in men dominated jobs? How does it feel? In this episode Karen Ferrez Frisch and Maria Beatriz Miranda joins us to share their experience and to discuss what could be done to make a change.

How can a company ensure age inclusion? And why is it so important? In today's new episode, Saskia Gleitsmann joins us to share her insights about inclusion and diversity in a medium-sized family business.

Why creating an university club? And especially with such an important and powerful message? What it is like to lead such a different group of people? In this new episode, the president of our club, Dina Uthman, shares with us her journey in the club and her expectations for the future ahead.

What is a purpose-driven business? And how does it differ from other companies? In this episode, Nuno Moreira da Cruz joins us to share his insights and experiences on how companies, and their employees, can apply the concept to their businesses.

How can a company raise awareness and promote equality? In this new episode, Maria Antónia Torres from PwC will explore with us the company's philosophy and practices on promoting gender equality in an organizational environment.

Do you aim to have an active role as a student in shaping your environment regarding diversity and inclusion topics? In this new episode, we get the opportunity to follow Daniela Redding journey to co-founding “GemeinsamEinzigartig”, an organization that aims to connect diverse role models with schools.

Come celebrate with us our first anniversary! In this new episode, we bring some special guests from different nationalities to have a debate on Diversity and Inclusion, and to share with us their ideas about how they would like these topics to be included in their education.

What does it mean to tackle age diversity in the workplace? What are the common pitfalls when it comes to managing employees with a more advanced age, and how can we overcome them? In today's new episode featuring Mike O'Reilly, Business Processes Specialist & Founder of Age Diversity Network, we will discuss all these questions and gain relevant insights regarding age diversity in the workplace.

What does it mean to create a business with a purpose? In this new episode, we had the chance to meet the founders of John's Crazy Socks, a social enterprise lead by Mark and John, father and son. John is a young man with Down Syndrome and is the inspiration for the company's mission: spread happiness. Reach them at: www.johnscrazysocks.com

What is the role of diversity and inclusion employee groups in an organization? In this episode, Ana Lopes from Cognizant, will guide us through the projects and initiatives of Cognizant Portugal's council that focus on making sure everyone feels treated fairly, and important and practical tips for us to applicate them in personal and professional lives.

Have you ever worked on a group project with people you barely knew from different countries and cultures? Often such projects result in conflicts. For this reason, we are digging into intercultural communication in this episode. Why can it be so difficult to work in multinational groups with people we have just met? And what are easy, tangible ways we can use to master a great collaboration? Olla Jungerious, a D&I consultant and intercultural trainer, shares her expertise and best practice with us.

How can we create a more diverse and inclusive environment in our organisation? In this episode, we discuss the topic with Sarah Cordivano, director of diversity and inclusion at Springer Nature, and an active voice in topics of community building and belonging, to understand what actions can both companies and employees put in place to achieve an inclusive workspace.

What is the difference between a usual and a diverse recruiting approach and what needs to be taken into account by both applicants and companies? In our very first episode, we are discussing together with Nick Frey, CEO and founder from Avomind, major challenges and important aspects in order to create awareness for diversity in a firms' recruiting process.

This podcast is mainly focused on introducing the Equality in Business club. How it was created, what we do, etc. Our president, Dina Uthman, is the main speaker and is sharing her opinion and past experiences, that led her to start the club.