Uncovering Belonging

Uncovering Belonging

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Welcome to Uncovering Belonging, a podcast that explores the professional and personal stories of unique voices on what it means to belong and the journey to finding our authentic self. Lead by leaders in the inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility space, Jade Pichette (they/them) and Erin Davis (she/her) work to create a psychologically safe space for all their guests to share their own journey to finding a sense of belonging and help listeners along the way to also be who they are.

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    • Jul 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Heartspeak with Grandmother Kim Wheatley: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 22:08 Transcription Available


    Join co-hosts Erin and Jade as they engage in a thought-provoking and heartfelt conversation with Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley, delving into the profound themes of healing through ceremony, reclaiming Indigenous identity, and challenging the notion of "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion." In this powerful episode, Grandmother Kim fearlessly explores Canada's ongoing cultural genocide of Indigenous people and the importance of continuous learning and growth as we seek rooted truths and action toward reconciliation on stolen land. Stay tuned for Part 2 to continue this inspiring journey.

    Journey to Uncovering Belonging

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 31:05 Transcription Available


    In a captivating twist, Erin Davis  (she / her) and Jade Pichette (they / them) turn the tables on themselves and ask each other the thought-provoking questions they usually reserve for their esteemed guests. In this episode, they open up about their serendipitous meeting, the spark that ignited their shared passion for exploring belonging, and the compelling reasons that led them to embark on this podcast. Unlock an exclusive and intimate glimpse into the lives of the show's co-hosts as they share their personal journeys and profound insights that shaped their journey toward creating Uncovering Belonging.

    Creating Spaces For Us - By Us with Gwenna Kadima

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 29:06 Transcription Available


    How does our sense of self and identity play a part in belonging? And what roles do vulnerability, humility, (and Google) play in accountability? Award-winning, Toronto-based BIPOC Career Activator and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant, Gwenna Kadima (she/her), joins co-hosts Erin and Jade to unpack the nuances of belonging, accountability, and tangible actions with big impact. 

    Empathy in EDI with Jefferson Darrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 22:39 Transcription Available


    Jefferson Darrell (he/him), the founder and CEO of Breakfast Culture, joins co-hosts Erin and Jade to share some of his “Secret Sauce” when it comes to inclusion and belonging including the roles and impacts of self-reflexivity and Racial Battle Fatigue in the workplace, and how EDI consulting work can be a solutions-focused way to survive and thrive. 

    History to inform DEI today with Dr. Melissa Horne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 31:05 Transcription Available


    Are histories of oppression repeating themselves and if so, what role does DEI have in breaking the cycle? Co-hosts Erin and Jade are joined by PhD, DEI advocate, historian and host of the Just One Q podcast, Dr. Melissa Horne, who shares how learning about Black History and the Civil Rights Movement shaped her journey towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work. 

    Rethinking Masculinity One Conversation at a Time with Jake Stika

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 22:02 Transcription Available


    What stake do men and boys have in addressing the harms caused by patriarchy? Jake Stika, Next Gen Men's Executive Director, joins our cohosts Jade Pichette and Erin Davis in rethinking how we address misogyny, patriarchy, and toxic masculinity to create a culture of inclusion and build towards a future where boys & men experience less pain, and cause less harm. Please note a discount code is available for all Uncovering Belonging listeners. Visit prideatwork.ca/ub-podcast/ to access the discount code for 15% off those two products: Raising Next Gen Men Online Course B.O.O.K. Club

    Conversation Across Difference with David Lewis-Peart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 36:28 Transcription Available


    How can we create belonging when we can't talk to one another? David Lewis-Peart (he/him), community worker, corporate trainer, writer and playwright, joins our cohosts Erin Davis (she/her) and Jade Pichette (they/them) in discussing how we can talk across differences. David addresses how we can work in right relationship with one another. Audio transcript and captions are coming shortly. 

    Abundance Mentality with Sithara Fernando

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 30:22 Transcription Available


    Co-hosts Erin and Jade are joined by Environmental Professional, Writer, Speaker, and Trekkie, Sithara Fernando, who shares her journey of finding herself and happiness within. During the discussion, she shares the power of stories to shape how we see and engage with the world around us.

    Being a Social Justice Worker with Deepak Kashyap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 28:59 Transcription Available


    Join Jade & Erin in the series premiere episode of Uncovering Belonging, launched on the 2022 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Featuring our guest, Deepak Kashyap (he/him), as he shares his experiences in making the shift from a Social Justice Warrior to a Social Justice Worker, the Canadian immigration system, belongingness, intersectionality, and wellness at work and beyond.

    Uncovering Belonging: Land Acknowledgements

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 2:21 Transcription Available


    Co-hosts Jade Pichette (they/them) and Erin Davis (she/her) share Land Acknowledgements.

    Uncovering Belonging: Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 2:41 Transcription Available


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