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Tu peux soutenir sur le podcast sur KissKissBankBank ou en mettant 5⭐️ sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify !Dezzie est UX Lead, Product Inclusion & Equity, chez Google.Dezzie n'était pas destinée à travailler dans la tech, car elle a suivi des études d'arts déco et souhaitait devenir artiste. Mais, elle sait qu'il est très difficile d'en vivre. Elle fait donc un peu de graphisme en sortant de sa licence : elle travaille pour les musées de la ville de Strasbourg, puis dans une maison d'édition de magazines spécialisés dans le tricot. Puis elle retourne à l'école, faire un master, aux Pays-Bas, dans les Beaux-Arts, orientés nouveaux média.Après ses études, Dezzie cherche du travail, mais n'est jamais recontactée. Elle rejoint alors Google… Loin du design et de l'art : elle est en charge de valider les personnes qui souhaitent proposer des liens d'affiliation Google sur leur site internet.Très vite, elle réalise qu'elle ne s'épanouit pas et en parle à son manager. Ce dernier le pousse à faire du design pour son équipe : logo pour un t-shirt, montage vidéo, communication visuelle, etc.Deux ans plus tard, Dezzie postule en interne et devient graphiste dans l'équipe en charge des formations internes en Europe, Moyen-Orient et Afrique. À ce moment-là, Dezzie fait de tout et répond à toutes les demandes graphiques de son équipe. Étant seule dans son équipe, elle demande alors à travailler à 20% avec l'équipe graphique de Londres.En 2009, Dezzie commence son premier gros projet : la création de la plateforme de recensement de tous les modules de formation disponibles. C'est là qu'elle assume pleinement que le design doit répondre à un vrai besoin utilisateur et qu'elle s'affirme face aux retours de sa direction. C'est un manager qui lui fait réaliser qu'elle a entamé sa transition de Graphic à UX Designer.En 2012, à son retour de congés maternité, Dezzie se concentre à 100% sur l'UX Design. Elle reprend alors son gros projet de 2009, avec cette fois-ci une équipe complète : Product Mangers, Ingénieurs et UX Designers. C'est la première fois que Dezzie travaille avec d'autres designers produit depuis son arrivée chez Google : un passage compliqué, car elle doit apprendre une nouvelle approche, beaucoup plus concrète.Dans le même temps, Dezzie devient manager. Une expérience en demi-teinte sur laquelle elle revient au cours de l'épisode.En parallèle de son travail, Dezzie est Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advocate : elle se fait le porte-voix, au sein de Google, des sujets en lien avec la diversité et l'inclusion.Après 10 années dans l'équipe People Development, Dezzie rejoint l'équipe Product Inclusion & Diversity. Il s'agit de l'équipe qui s'assure que TOUS les utilisateurs soient inclus dans la réflexion de création de produit chez Google. L'objectif est de remettre au centre du développement produit les personnes historiquement exclues de cette réflexion.Dans cet épisode, Dezzie nous donne des exemples concrets des éléments sur lesquels elle agit, afin d'améliorer le quotidien de tous. Aussi, explique-t-elle pour quoi l'inclusivité est l'affaire de tous : la prendre en compte ne bénéficie pas qu'à une minorité, elle profite à tout le monde.Elle nous explique aussi comment, à l'échelle de Google, son équipe intervient pour faire changer les mentalités et aider les équipes à prendre en considération les utilisateurs dans leur hétérogénéité dans la conception produit. Dezzie nous partage ses méthodes et façon de faire pour convaincre les équipes et comment, de façon concrète, les mettre en application dans n'importe quelle structure.Pour finir, Dezzie nous explique son rôle et ce qu'elle a mis en place chez Google pour améliorer l'inclusion et l'équité. Les ressources de l'épisodeGoogle Product Inclusion & EquityMicrosoft Inclusive DesignIBM AccessibilityDesign Justice, Sasha Costanza-ChockPour contacter DezzieLinkedIn
Dr Hannah Macdougall just got a new running leg. Apparently, it's fast. Which is good. Hannah is an elite athlete, dual Paralympian and Bronze Medalist, Inclusion Advocate, and has completed a PhD in Well-Being. Apart from being a world-class swimmer, cyclist and triathlete, she's also an educator, high-performance expert and great story-teller. She's also a little inappropriate (my favourite part). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Collaboration and understanding between different species, including humans and animals, can lead to a more harmonious world. In this episode of the Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott talk to Summer Farrelly, an Autistic inclusion advocate and animal behaviorist. They discuss Summer's journey to becoming a zoologist, their special interest in chickens, and their assisted animal learning program. Summer shares how their understanding of animal behavior has helped them navigate social settings and learn about human behavior. The conversation delves into the topic of advocacy and the impact of positive feedback from the community, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and sharing personal experiences in advocacy.TakeawaysUnderstanding animal behavior can provide insights into human behavior. Learning from animals can teach us valuable lessons about cooperation and survival.Studying animal behavior can provide insights into human behavior and vice versa. Favorite animals can vary among individuals, and personal preferences are influenced by various factors.Authenticity and sharing personal experiences are key in advocacy, as they can inspire and help others.Understanding and advocating for neurodivergent individuals is important for creating an inclusive society. Positive feedback from the community can have a profound impact on advocates and reinforce the importance of their work.Building meaningful friendships can be a challenge for neurodivergent individuals, but finding like-minded people can lead to strong connections.Starting as a content creator and advocate can be a way to connect with others and make a positive impact. Social media can have both positive and negative effects on individuals, and it's important to find a balance and prioritize real-life connections.Disability and ability are two sides of the same coin, and it's important to embrace and appreciate both aspects of one's neurodivergent identity.00:00 Introduction to Summer Farrelly04:32 Defining Neurodivergence and Autism06:29 Living the Neurodivergent Experience in Australia08:25 Summer's Journey to Studying Zoology10:21 Passion for Animals and Special Interest in Chickens20:21 Favorite Animals and Evolved Dinosaurs28:49 Navigating Social Interactions and Friendship37:51 Assisted Animal Learning Program42:13 The Power of Authenticity51:06 Navigating Challenges56:24 The Impact of Positive Feedback01:06:55 Embracing Neurodiversity01:14:37 Self-Acceptance and the Journey of AdvocacySummer Farrelly, Autistic Inclusion Advocate & Animal Behaviorist:Website: https://summerfarrelly.com.au/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Chickens2loveWhether you're Neurodivergent yourself, a friend, family member, or simply curious about this extraordinary way of experiencing the world, this podcast is your guide to unravelling The Neurodivergent Experience.Instagram: @theneurodivergentexperiencepodFacebook: theneurodivergentexperienceYoutube: @TheNeurodivergentExperience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Katherine, (Kat), Magnoli grew up in New York and definitely has an unstoppable New York attitude. At birth it was discovered that Kat was born with Spinal Bifida. As a result, she is a paraplegic and uses a wheelchair. Unlike many, Kat's parents fully embraced Kat and the many gifts she has exhibited over her 39 years thus far. In grammar school Kat experienced a number of bullying events, but worked through them with the help of her parents. Those childhood experiences and others Kat will describe shaped her decision to advocate for persons, especially children, with disabilities. She works a great deal to advocate on behalf of children with autism. As we learn during our conversation, we share in our own ways many similar experiences especially concerning how people react to disabilities. Also, both of us are authors. I leave it to Kat to tell you about her books which you can procure. If all her advocacy and writing work aren't enough, Katherine is Miss Wheelchair Florida for 2017. Is that cool or what? I believe you will enjoy our conversation during this episode and I hope you come away with a deeper understanding about disabilities on all levels. About the Guest: Katherine Magnoli is an inclusion advocate. She began her journey of advocacy by writing and publishing Children Adventure Books about a super hero in a wheelchair . Her books are titled The Adventures of KatGirl. Over the years, Katherine has read her stories to thousands of children. Since then, Katherine has expanded her advocacy by participating and being the title holder of Ms. Wheelchair Florida 2017. During her time Katherine developed the Abilities Program, whose activities were used during Disability Awareness Month and Inclusion Week in 2018. She, also, created beach access in Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbour and Surfside. After this, she joined Miami Inclusion Alliance to help bring awareness to the epidemic of Abuse against People with Disabilities. In 2021, she was awarded the Idelio Valdez Advocacy and Leadership Award by the Florida Developmental Disability Council and became the representative of District 11 for the Commission of Disabilities Issues Board. Which, she is now the secretary, as well. In addition, Katherine is the Founder, and President, of KatGirl and Friends Inc. It helps educate children about inclusion through her book series. Finally, Katherine has recently begun disability etiquette training and has had the privilege of training students at University Level and prestigious Organizations such as American Civil Liberties Union. Katherine is currently very active on social media helping educate the masses on inclusion of people with disabilities. In the near future; Katherine will take part in the Family Cafe in Orlando, Miami Dade County's ADA Celebration and will be a virtual panelist for the Space Coastal Progressive Alliance to discuss issues pertaining to services for people with disabilities. Ways to connect with Kat: https://katgirlandfriends.com/ About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes **Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us. **Michael Hingson ** 01:20 Well, hi and welcome once again to unstoppable mindset. Today, I get to have the honor of chatting with an author and a person who was Miss wheelchair in 2017. I've never met a miss wheelchair before, although my wife of 40 years was always in a wheelchair. So wheelchairs are not new to me. But a miss wheelchair is a new experience and an author. I have written books and love to talk to people who are authors and Kat Magnoli is definitely an advocate and a very prolific person in a lot of different ways. And we're gonna get to all of that. So Kat or Katherine, whichever you prefer, whoever you are. Welcome to unstoppable mindset. **Kat Magnoli ** 02:05 Thank you so much, Michael, for having me today. This is such an honor to be with you. And let's get it started as you'd like. **Michael Hingson ** 02:15 Well, we got introduced by Sheldon Lewis who also like I do works at accessiBe. And Sheldon had was interviewed on our podcast a long time ago. Well, we had a great conversation. And he's been kind enough to tell us about other people like you ever since. So, well. Let's start. Tell me a little bit about the early Katherine growing up or the early cat growing up, you know, a child and some of the early the early stuff about cat we should know. **Kat Magnoli ** 02:44 Okay, well, first off, I am the youngest of seven children. I'm the only person in my family with a disability. And that was an interesting way to grow up. Because, you know, I was kind of sheltered. My parents were both very protective of me. But my siblings, you know, they never treated me as if I was in a wheelchair growing up, they always wanted me to be a part of the games that they were playing. And they made sure that they adapted it to my needs. They never were like, oh, you can't do this, you know. And so I felt very accepted in that way. And I also at the time, was going to a school just for children with disabilities. So I really never experienced at a young age, you know, any form of bullying or discrimination or anything like that. That is until I was eight years old. And I was put into the public school district in a small town in New York called Yorktown Heights. And they, you know, I was the only person with a disability throughout all my schooling. And that was when I really got to see how people without a disability, treated those with a treated those of us with a disability. I went through a lot of bullying, a lot of ostracizing a lot of, you know, oh, you're a liability. So you can't come on this class trip. Or you can't come on the camping trip or not being invited to birthday parties. actually remember this one story that you know, my neighbor had a birthday party, and it's a pool party and I wasn't invited. And she was in my class. And all my classmates were there and so they actually saw that I live next door and they walked over to my house. And the mother of the little girl was like What's going on? Like, Why did everyone leave? And my mom was like, Well, you didn't invite my daughter. So now her classmates are coming to say hello. And the mother tried to fix the situation by inviting me. And my mom was like, No, like you're not going. So that's one of the stories that I like to tell because it shows how great of a mom I have. And speaking of my mom, I just want to tell you this one other story about her. You know, as I said, I grew up in a large family, and I was the only one with a disability in my family. And I asked her why that was. And she told me this beautiful story about the spine being like a magical tree. And she told me that it had these little magical leaves called nerves that help you move your arms and legs, and I'm missing some of my magical leaves. But then she went on to say that even though I can't walk, that I can do anything else that I put my mind to. So that just gives you a little bit of a glimpse of the good and the bad of my earlier years. So **Michael Hingson ** 06:13 to skip around a little bit. Oh, I don't know how long ago. How long ago was that? Roughly? That may be giving away your age, but I'll ask anyway. **Kat Magnoli ** 06:24 How long ago was which one? Well, **Michael Hingson ** 06:29 so sorry. So let me do it this way. How old are you? **Kat Magnoli ** 06:34 I am 39 years. Okay. **Michael Hingson ** 06:37 Okay, great. Yeah, so, so now, so the birthday party and all that stuff took place? Roughly 30 years ago, **Kat Magnoli ** 06:45 about 30 years ago. Okay. So here's, here's **Michael Hingson ** 06:49 the question. Do you think that that kind of behavior would still be exhibited today? **Kat Magnoli ** 07:00 Um, I can't speak for all parents. So I don't know. But I can say this. I think that there's a really wonderful movement going on in society, where the media, and literature and all that is really starting to embrace the disability community more than they did, let's say, 30 years ago? No, I think that there's more education about the disability community out there. And I think that that's helping make bullying maybe less, hopefully, I mean, I don't know, I can't really say, Yeah, **Michael Hingson ** 07:45 you know, I think things from my perspective, I think things are better, but, and the but is that it's all about education. And there are a lot of people who still really haven't decided that disabilities are not something that makes us less than they are. And so it does depend on the individual. I think that there has been some progress. But we have, I think, a long way to go. Yes, I agree. And so that's something that we we have to work on. I know that as a person who is blind, I continue to see lots of challenges. And I think that the reality is that we emphasize eyesight, so much in our lives, that we view people who, who don't have eyesight, or whose eyesight is less than perfect. We view those people as less than we are, we still haven't dropped the expression visually impaired. And that's got so many negative connotations, because visually, we're not different, because we're blind. But the professionals adopted that long time ago. And we continue to see impaired, well, we're not impaired, you know, you're not mobility impaired, you use a wheelchair, you're in a wheelchair. But as your mom pointed out, that doesn't make you impaired or less than anyone else. Because while you can't walk, there are short people who can't do the things that taller people can do. And even tall people can't necessarily do all the things in the same easy way that some short people can do because they have to fit into smaller places sometimes, or whatever the case happens to be. And what we don't really understand is that disability is not a lack of ability, but rather it's a characteristic. And we all have it in one way or another. **Kat Magnoli ** 09:39 I am 100% on board with what you're saying. And another thing that I like to reiterate, it's kind of in the same sense of what you're saying is that the disability community is actually a community that anyone can join at any time because someone can wake up and they can be blind or someone can wake up and get into an accident, and then be in a wheelchair or someone can go dead, you know, maybe listening to too much loud music throughout their life, whatever the case may be it or just like a gradual thing that happens as you get older, you know. And so it's it's not something that's so taboo as maybe society has made it out to be throughout the years, because it really is like the most common thing that it's it's the only minority that anyone can join, you know? **Michael Hingson ** 10:39 Yeah. Well, and I would submit actually, something slightly different. I agree with you. But what I also would say is that the reality is, every person with eyesight has a disability. And I've talked about it on this podcast before, the issue is that in 1878, Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb. While Why did he do that? He did that so that people with eyesight would have light on demand and would be able to function when it would otherwise be dark at night, or whatever. And so over the years, we've put so much emphasis on developing the technology, that light is around us pretty much all the time. But the but the other part about it is until it's not like if you're in a building, and there's a power failure, you have to go scrambling whoever you are for a phone or a flashlight or something to turn on the light. And if you can't find one, you're in a generally a world of hurt, because of the fact that it's dark, and you can't see what to do. So every sighted person has the disability of being light dependent, whether they like it or not. And technology has mostly covered it up. But it doesn't change the fact that the disability is still there. We just as a society don't like to acknowledge that, because light is so readily available most of the time. **Kat Magnoli ** 12:04 That is fascinating. I never really even thought of that. I definitely got Wow, that's amazing. See, that proves my point that you don't even have to go through an accident or anything that I just mentioned, like, just take away. Something that helps you enhance that sense. And that sense is no longer there. So it's really interesting what you just said, I'm fascinated by it, **Michael Hingson ** 12:37 we've got to get to the point where we recognize that disability does not mean a lack of ability. You know, people say well, but disability starts with this well, so does discretion. So it is it mean, a lack of question, whatever that is, or, you know, any number of things just doesn't need to be a negative term. And we've got to grow up to recognize that as a as a society, I understand that people with eyesight do have advantages, in some ways, because the world is being created around what they have access to that a lot of us don't, but that doesn't mean that we're less than they, whether it's a wheelchair or whatever, **Kat Magnoli ** 13:19 of course, of course, 100%. And actually, just to keep going on this topic for a second, I read an amazing book called no pity. I don't know if you've ever heard of it. **Michael Hingson ** 13:32 I haven't. But that's okay, go here. One of the things **Kat Magnoli ** 13:36 that they stress in the story, and it's not only a story, it's actually like a it's a book that talks about the entire history of the disability rights movement. And one of the things that they stressed in it is that disability no longer exists when you make things accessible to us. So for example, me, if, if there's a ramp, and there's a button for the door, I no longer have a disability because I can get into any building, if those things make it accessible for me. For for instance, for you, if there's Braille, your disability goes away, because you're able to understand and communicate in a in a better way by being able to read, you know, the bumps, and the Braille signage. So you can know where to go in a building, let's say like the elevator. And so I think that that's a really cool concept that disability is kind of like perception only because if you make the world more accessible, then no one really has a disability. That's the flip side of it all. And **Michael Hingson ** 15:02 that's the real point. Right? Yeah. Yeah. And that's and that's that way. So are you, quadriplegic or paraplegic? paraplegic? So So you see, you can hit people upside the head if they start getting too and setting them up people with disabilities write to you. **Kat Magnoli ** 15:23 I tried to be very nice and to educate first. Yeah. But if they don't listen, then I might have to run over a tower to my **Michael Hingson ** 15:33 wife, when sometimes we've gone to places even like Disneyland, although it's been a while. Got so very frustrated, because being in a chair, and she also was a para. We could be talking and sitting somewhere or just walking along and people just jump over the foot rests rather than having the consideration to walk around. Because they're in such a hurry to get somewhere. People are people are amazing. **Kat Magnoli ** 16:00 Yeah, yeah, I that's one of my biggest pet peeves. Another one is people just wheeling me up a ramp, like as I'm wheeling, and then someone of total stranger will come up behind me and think that they're doing a kind gesture. Yeah. And you start pushing me up the ramp, and it's scary, it startles me, you know, it scares me. So I always flip it out, you know, to the other side, where I'm like, How would someone feel if I just like started pushing them on their backside, and like toiling them to essentially walk faster, you know, like, that's not very nice, I wouldn't be able to do that I'd probably get arrested if I did that. Because you can't just put your hands on someone's backside and start busting them. So it's the same concept, people think that they're doing something nice, or that they're, you know, you know, not bothering us by like asking us to move over or whatever, I'd rather you say, excuse me, then push me or jump over me. You know, I'd rather you acknowledge me and be like, Excuse me, I need to get through, like, find a way to do it? Or **Michael Hingson ** 17:13 do you need help? I'd be glad to push you up the ramp if you would like I mean, but the point is to ask **Kat Magnoli ** 17:19 exactly the point is to ask, it's really not that hard. No, **Michael Hingson ** 17:24 it's not that hard at all. So I'm curious. What do you think of the truncated domes, all the dots that go across driveways, and so on to warn people when you're at the bottom of a ramp or, or going into a street? They've put those out saying blind people need to have those warnings and so on? What do you think of that as a person in a wheelchair? **Kat Magnoli ** 17:53 Well, let me say this, if it is good for people with blindness, then I think it's necessary. However, for a person with a disability. Again, it can be kind of a hazard almost, I will say, because, let's say one of my wheels, you know, gets stuck in between one of the bumps, I could fall forward, if it's a quarterly made structure, you know, I could fall forward. So for me, it can sometimes be a hazard. And it has been in the past. However, if it's good for people with blindness, then I'm all for it. And I'm accepting of it. And that's all that I'm gonna say about it. **Michael Hingson ** 18:40 The the place where it becomes valuable is not so much on ramps, or even in train stations, because if a blind person is using a cane properly, they'll be able to detect the edge of a train well of a train track or if the tracks are dropped down, like in a lot of subway stations or whatever. The the comment is where you have to have it so blind people know that they're coming to the edge. That's what the cane does. Although a lot of people don't necessarily use their canes well, so the compromise was to put those those dots in, but I know my wife hated them because it just shook her violently every time we went over them. **Kat Magnoli ** 19:30 Yeah, I definitely have noticed with my friends who have spinal cord injury that tend to have spasms below the waist, that it does trigger, you know, well for her more shook her neck and very sad and you know, yeah, well, it's **Michael Hingson ** 19:48 it's it's one of those things that that there are places where where they can help if you've got a very flat curb, not even a curb cut or a ramp but you It's such a gradual ramp down that you don't really notice it and the curb is, or the entrance to the street is flat so that you don't really have a noticeable demarcation between the sidewalk and the street. There is a place where it's relevant to put something but yeah, it's it's interesting, everyone has different challenges and some people love the the dots, and some people don't. And it's always a matter of trying to figure out the best way to make it as accessible and usable by the most or by most everyone and people have to adopt and adapt to different ways of doing stuff. **Kat Magnoli ** 20:40 Well, I'm actually going to flip the question and ask you something now if that's okay. **Michael Hingson ** 20:47 Oh, sure. This is a conversation. **Kat Magnoli ** 20:51 What is your opinion about ramps as a person who's blind? Does it hinder you or help you in any kind of way, not affect you at all? Well, **Michael Hingson ** 21:02 if it's a ramp, that's why I'm mentioned the very flat curbs. So from from my perspective, I can go either way ramps or stairs. However, it is my belief that ramps are very important. So I don't mind at all having ramps, but I don't believe that ramps enhance my ability to walk around. Because I'll use a cane or a guide dog and I will go where I need to go. And if there's a ramp, it's fine. If there are stairs, that's fine. And I realized that stairs generally take up less room than ramps. But having been married to a lady in a wheelchair for 40 years, I totally value ramps and have never had a problem with ramps so ramps don't bother me at all. **Kat Magnoli ** 21:53 Okay, that's interesting. **Michael Hingson ** 21:57 So on I am a firm believer that that ramps need to be available not just in the back of a building or whatever, but they should be readily available. So that people in chairs are people who need ramps. people with strollers just older people can walk in the front entrance of a building just as easily as I can. Even though I can walk up the stairs, so I'm fine with ramps. **Kat Magnoli ** 22:27 Okay, well, thank you. That's, that's very interesting to hear. **Michael Hingson ** 22:31 So it is kind of one of the things that that we we all do deal with. But I think I'm what I'm really surprised that is and we watched. We watched my wife passed away last November. So it's just me now. But as I tell people, she's up there somewhere. And if I misbehave, I'm going to hear about it. So I gotta be a nice guy. **Kat Magnoli ** 22:56 Well, I'm so sorry for your loss. **Michael Hingson ** 22:58 Well, it's been 40 years. And as I say, the spirit sometimes moves faster than the body and her body just finally kind of gave out and it is what we have to deal with. But, you know, the, the other the other side of that is that, you know, I learned a lot from her and having 40 years of memories and marriages is a good thing. And it it helped broaden perspectives in a lot of different ways. So I certainly have no complaints about it. **Kat Magnoli ** 23:33 That is so beautiful. Oh my goodness, you're gonna make me cry. **Michael Hingson ** 23:39 Well, like I said, she's somewhere and if I misbehave, I'm going to hear about it. So I will, I will continue to just be a decent person and behave well. **Kat Magnoli ** 23:50 That's all. That's all that all of us can do. **Michael Hingson ** 23:54 Yeah, that's about all there is right? That's all we can do. Yeah. So tell me a little bit more about you. You grew up did you go to college? Yes, **Kat Magnoli ** 24:06 I did. I actually got my AAA degree. My associate's in arts degree for exceptional student education. I really wanted to be a teacher for children with disabilities. However due to my health that ended up not being the case. But I still have my degree which is great. **Michael Hingson ** 24:35 What do you think of the the terminology Exceptional Children? **Kat Magnoli ** 24:41 Um, I think a lot of the time we spend too much time nitpicking. Yeah. At terminology. I think whatever a person is comfortable with is very like subjective. Like there are some people that don't like People First language they don't like the term, people with disabilities, they like, disabled **Michael Hingson ** 25:07 disabled person. **Kat Magnoli ** 25:08 I personally do not I like people first language, I want to be seen as a person that has a disability. So I think it's just all it's very subjective. It's however you feel. But, you know, the school district felt like it was a better transition to go from special ed, or special education, to exceptional student education. **Michael Hingson ** 25:37 And, you know, the only thing I would say about that is that, and I agree with you about People First, by the way, but I also think that we have to look at terminology in the light of what is it conveyed to people about us, like I mentioned, visually impaired. The fact of the matter is that continues to promote the concept that we're less. So a much better term such as like, happens with people who are deaf, it's not deaf or hearing impaired, it's deaf or hard of hearing, and that is what the deaf community likes, with good reason. And so, visually impaired isn't nearly as progressive and as helpful attitudinally and socially as blind or low vision. And so I think there is some relevance to recognizing that terminology can be part of the problem, rather than always being part of the solution. **Kat Magnoli ** 26:40 I 100% agree. And that's why I think that as a person within the community, when someone approaches you, whether it's you or AI, it's our obligation to educate them and let them know how we want to be referred to. Because again, there might be some people in your community that don't mind the term visually impaired. Maybe that's how they refer to themselves. There are and there are. And so I again, I think it's really about how we educate others on how we want to be addressed. Well, **Michael Hingson ** 27:22 that's part of it. And the other part is, and I've had discussions with some people say, I don't I find visually impaired, I'm impaired, I'm visually impaired, until they think it through, or until somebody talks with him about it. And gets them to really explore what they're saying, when they say impaired, for example. And that's part of it. And so in the blindness world, we haven't grown up yet, nearly as much as, say, people who are deaf have in terms of not being hearing impaired, but rather hard of hearing. So the fact is there there are people who are blind, and I've had discussions with them who say, No, I'm visually impaired, and I point out the issue. And if I get them to think about it, they usually come back and say, I never thought about it that way. Just like we talked about earlier, every person on this planet has a disability. And the fact is that most people are light dependent. And that's his disability, too. **Kat Magnoli ** 28:30 That's so true. Yeah. And actually, it's interesting, because a few years ago, I had the privilege of making friends with a man named Daniel Ruis, who is a big advocate for the ADEA, which is, for all of you that might not know is the Americans with Disabilities Act law. And so he makes places accessible, so on and so on. And one day, we got into a discussion about the word handicap. And I never knew what that term actually means. And I don't know if you know, either. Maybe you do. But for all your listeners, I just want to say that handicap actually means hand in cat, which was, which is a symbol of saying that people with disabilities are needy, and we're beggars and we're, you know, it's just it has such a horrible connotation to it. So that's one term that I will not accept to be called. Whenever someone says, like, oh, handicap parking, I'm like, No, it's accessible parking. You know, like I make that's the only thing that I'm like a stickler on, is handicap and also crippled. I don't like the term cripples. I think that that is something that degrades me. Again, I go by people first language and that just really is, you know, the case for me. **Michael Hingson ** 29:57 Well, and I think it's a matter of of really people just accepting that we're as equal as they. And unfortunately, though some of the language doesn't necessarily imply that and that's what we really have to deal with, which is why anything that utilizes the word impaired is a problem. But people have to grow to deal with that in their own way. And that's something that we just will have to work on over time. And hopefully, people will come to recognize it is a problem, just like when we talk about race. You know, we talk about African Americans or our people who are black, as opposed to other terminology that nowadays, it is frowned upon to say that, in most cases, although black people sometimes use that terminology amongst themselves, but by the same token, we need to recognize that there are words that promote negative and less than stellar attitudes in a lot of different ways. So it's, it's a challenge. Well, **Kat Magnoli ** 31:11 going back to something I had said earlier, when you asked me Do I think that the same kind of incident would happen now in relation to you know, how I grew up? I think the more and more we are exposed in the media, in a positive light, through books, through movies, through TV, through songs, whatever the case may be, I think, through politics, I think that the world will kind of shift its perception, the more they see what we can do. **Michael Hingson ** 31:49 I agree. We need to be more involved in the conversation. And I think more people need to help bring us into the conversation and talk about us or talk with us. And it's a slow process, because changing a societal attitude like that is is not a simple thing. And is a is a challenge for a lot of people because they've grown up thinking something totally different. And now we're saying no, you really need to change that. That just doesn't happen overnight. **Kat Magnoli ** 32:24 Yeah, it's interesting when Coda won in the, in the Oscars, I asked my friend, same as Mark McGwire. how he felt about it, because he's a person living with deafness. And he was like, so I didn't win. He's like, I don't care. I thought it was like such a tremendous thing. The disability community and someone living with deafness was like, okay, you know, like, he didn't acknowledge it as like this huge thing as maybe I did. Well, but **Michael Hingson ** 33:03 I spoke. First thing, I spoke at a conference later that same year, a conference on inclusion here in California for one of the county departments of education, and had occasion to interact with several people who are very active in the deaf community. And of course, needless to say, they loved it. So, yeah, it's different for different people. Yeah, exactly. So you got an AAA degree, and then what did you go off and do with yourself. **Kat Magnoli ** 33:34 And then, like I mentioned, my, my health kind of took a turn for the worse that I had developed kidney failure and was on dialysis. And this was actually during the time that I was still going to school. So when you're studying to be a teacher, you have to do what's called clinical hours, which means that you go into a school and you kind of shadow the teacher, and you learn from her by interacting with the kids grading papers, doing things like that. And one of the places that I did this was at a school called cacher LD, which is a school for children within the autism spectrum, and other learning disabilities. And that's really what inspired me to become an advocate because one thing that I didn't mention earlier is that with all the bullying that I had endured at a young age, it kind of actually depleted the message of the magical tree for me, and made me feel like maybe there is something wrong with me. So when I got the chance to be around these kids with disabilities, and really see their inner strength and see how amazing they were, it helped me re accept my own disability at the age of 2420. 85 So that's when I started to think, Okay, if this teaching thing is not going to happen for me, because, you know, my health is not allowing me to dedicate the time that's needed for this, how else can I help the disability community? So one day, I'm sitting in a pool, and I'm noticing that there's two children who are quote, unquote, able bodied or non disabled, whatever term you like. And they were staring at me, they were trying to figure out how I got in the pool for my wheelchair. And one of the kids actually said that he felt sorry for me. I was so sad that he would feel sorry for me that it dawned on me how I could help be an advocate. And I thought, like, after much thinking, I was like, I want to educate children about disability, because they're the ones most curious about it. So how do I do this? And then I thought about something that I've always loved to do, which is write. And that's when I decided to write a children's book called The Adventures of cat girl, which is about a superhero in a wheelchair, and she helps kids who are being bullied. And **Michael Hingson ** 36:21 you've written several books now happened to as I recall, yes, **Kat Magnoli ** 36:25 there are four stories in the cat girl series, they each touch on a different kind of bullying. So we have bullying, children and wheelchairs, bullying children who are deaths, bullying children who are overweight and racial bullying. Those are the four topics that I cover in my cat girl series. And then I have another story called Pete, the private eye, who's actually a blind detective, and he uses his magical cane to help him solve mysteries of lost objects. **Michael Hingson ** 37:03 Hmm. Well, you know, all I have to say is that if you ever decide to do a picture book on the disability of politicians, don't worry, they deserve bullying. Just just I love that I love to tell people, I'm an equal opportunity abuser. We don't do politics on unstoppable mindset, because I'll pick on all of them. And rightfully so. But you know, but that's your voice, especially now is right. So do you, do you self publish? Or did you self publish? Or do you have a publisher for the books. **Kat Magnoli ** 37:44 So when it came to the adventures of cat girl series, I went through my grandparents, who at the time had owned an educational toy business called Dexter educational toys. And when I came to them with this idea of my book series, my grandfather was a little hesitant. But my grandmother jumped on the idea. And she really, you know, used her resources of a printing company that she was in affiliation was to help publish the book. And with Pete, the private eye, I used another company called Print ninja, they're in China. And they do a fabulous job with printing as well. **Michael Hingson ** 38:38 That's great. Do you have any other books coming out in the future? **Kat Magnoli ** 38:44 I hope so. I do have a lot of ideas. I have some crossover stories of cat girl and Pete, that I really would love to, you know, have them meet in this story and work together and use both her magical wheelchair and his magic cane. And just kind of have fun, you know? Maybe finding loss items for bullies. **Michael Hingson ** 39:09 Well, there you go. **Kat Magnoli ** 39:12 That can be the crossover story. **Michael Hingson ** 39:16 So you sent me several photos. I'm assuming some of those are the book covers. **Kat Magnoli ** 39:23 Yes, I did send you one photo that has all four cat girl. book covers plus the cat girl puppet. Threes **Michael Hingson ** 39:35 I ask is that all I see are titles that say like img something so I don't. I don't get a description. That's okay. But I'm glad you did because I would have asked you to send them if you hadn't. So that's great, because we want to make sure they get into the podcast notes and so on because I want other people to read the books needless to say, thank you. So that's kind of important to be able to do Who? But you know, so you've written them. So did you. So what did you do for a job along the way? Did you go into teaching? Did you start advocating? To to start your own company? What did you do? **Kat Magnoli ** 40:17 Well, first and foremost, my number one passion is my book. So I've dedicated a lot of the time of my advocacy, to reading to children and selling my books to schools, and at different events throughout Florida, and in other states. And then from there, because I did still have a desire to be a teacher, I did some tutoring for about a year to through a girl that I knew named soudha that I had met in college. So I did get to do some teaching, later on in my advocacy. And then, you know, as I grew as an advocate, different organizations started to reach out to me to do work with them. So for a while, I was working at the Center for Independent Living. And then I worked a little bit for ShakeAlert. Miami, which is a wonderful organization that helps people get with disabilities get the chance to go sailing, and kayaking and canoeing. And so I have had some, like, odd jobs here and there, but all have to do with disability and advocacy in some way. But my main focus is my books and public speaking. **Michael Hingson ** 41:36 You've definitely kept active. Yes. **Kat Magnoli ** 41:40 So calls me the Energizer Bunny, **Michael Hingson ** 41:43 that are you go? Well, so cat girl was in a wheelchair is in a wheelchair, right? **Kat Magnoli ** 41:50 Yes, she is. **Michael Hingson ** 41:51 So did you involve in any way in any of the books dealing with autism? I haven't you since you've had a lot of interest in that and exposure to it. I **Kat Magnoli ** 42:03 have not had the chance to write a story about autism yet. I really want because the children that started my journey into advocacy to fall into the autism spectrum. I want to be as sensitive and correct with it as possible. So I want to do more research and make sure that I do that immunity, that justice that it deserves when I write about it. **Michael Hingson ** 42:34 We've come a long way with autism. I know I've talked to several people on the podcast here who discovered that they were on this they say the Autism Autism Spectrum. But they discovered it in their 30s and in their 40s because we just didn't really know enough about it earlier on to recognize it and diagnose. **Kat Magnoli ** 42:56 Yeah, yeah. And to be honest, you know, sometimes parents are hesitant, even if there are clear day signs, you know that their child is in the autism spectrum. Sometimes parents can be hesitant to get that diagnosis, and then the person will make that decision later on in life to finally get the test that helps them you know, be diagnosed, right? **Michael Hingson ** 43:30 Or it just never came up. And they never no one ever thought about it. But yeah, it is a challenge. And I think that that's, uh, you bring up a good point in general that a lot of times, parents of children with disabilities don't really want to necessarily deal with it either. And it's mostly because they haven't themselves become educated. Your parents were fairly unusual. And same with mine. The doctors told them when it was discovered I was blind at the age of four months that they should just send me to a home and they said absolutely not. He can grow up to do whatever he chooses to do. But parents that are willing to really step out like that are much rarer than we would like to think sometimes. **Kat Magnoli ** 44:17 You know, I've been beyond fortunate to have the mother that I have, and I am grateful for every single day of my life. Because my mother was unaware of my having Spinal Bifida. throughout her entire pregnancy. It did not show up on any ultrasound that she had had during the nine months that she was carrying me and so when I was born, that was the day that her my father had found out that I indeed had spinal bifida. And she always tells me the story because as I mentioned, I'm the youngest of seven So she would read a lot of medical books every time she was pregnant. And she always skipped over Spinal Bifida. It was like, Oh, that'll never happen. And when it did happen, she didn't feel sorry for herself. She immediately when she came home from the hospital, you know, started doing research started calling different organizations like, March of Dimes, and all these other organizations that can help her, you know, raise me in the best way that she could. So I'm just very, very fortunate to have a mother like I do. Yeah, **Michael Hingson ** 45:37 she learned and she dealt with it. Which is, which is great. And presumably, she's still alive and, and helping. She's **Kat Magnoli ** 45:48 72 years old, and she's the one who's truly the Energizer Bunny. She's unstoppable. **Michael Hingson ** 45:56 Well, then we need to get her on the podcast. It's good to have unstoppable people on the podcast. **Kat Magnoli ** 46:01 She's actually sitting right next to me, but she's shaking her head know that Oh, come **Michael Hingson ** 46:06 on. **Kat Magnoli ** 46:10 Can you just wave? Please? **Michael Hingson ** 46:12 Nope, she's, well, I'm not gonna see your wave. So that's okay. **Kat Magnoli ** 46:18 To everyone. Same way? Yeah. **Michael Hingson ** 46:21 Well, it's neat to have a very supportive person. And that goes both ways. Because you give back and I'm sure help her and a lot of different ways. And just the very fact that you do what you do. Totally validates everything that she's done. **Kat Magnoli ** 46:40 Yeah, yeah, I actually just recently got a proclamation from Palmetto Bay, which is a neighboring town from Sunny Isles Beach. And they gave me a proclamation to honor Spinal Bifida Awareness Month, which is within the month of October, and my entire speech was dedicated to my mom, pretty much. I mean, I spoke for like four minutes, and three and a half of it was all about how wonderful she is. **Michael Hingson ** 47:17 And rightfully so no matter what she thinks or says. I agree. Like I said, moms who are and parents in general, who are that much risk takers are very rare in, at least in my experience, and from everything I've observed. So it's great to have that kind of really wonderful person in your life. So that's great. Now did even though you don't you haven't dealt with an autism an autistic person yet, in your books? Did they have some involvement in inspiring you to write the books, they **Kat Magnoli ** 47:59 were 100% the inspiration because while I was having the privilege to teach them, I saw how they were able to handle episodes of bullying far better than I did when I was a child. And it just was so inspiring to me. And I was like, wow, they have a strange that I did not have at 910 11 and 12 years old. And so it just really, it really did inspire me a lot. And they were part of the reason other than the two children in the, in the pool that had the curiosity about me. If I'd put it all together, it was like, a melting pot of inspiration for me, of why I wrote the adventures of capital. **Michael Hingson ** 48:47 I was at an IKEA store in California, once in a young man came up and said, I'm sorry. And I said, why? And he said, because you can't see. So I've experienced the same sort of thing that you did. And we could we didn't get to have much of a discussion about it because his mother dragged him away. Don't don't talk to that man. You know, you shouldn't do that. And people miss out on great education opportunities. Sometimes. Needless to say, **Kat Magnoli ** 49:13 yeah, yeah. And that's another thing that I really try to stress to parents that it's okay for your child to talk to me. It's okay. For them to ask what happened? It doesn't offend me if anything, them staring and the parent pulling them away is what offends me. Yeah, that that hurts my feelings more so then the child's coming up to me and asking me about my chair, you know, and asking me what happened. I would much rather that and so I've actually gotten into the habit of Do you mind like asking the parents do you mind if I tell your daughter or your son what happened? They seem to be Interested in my chair? Yeah. **Michael Hingson ** 50:04 And, you know, I, I experienced a lot of that or, and sometimes actually promote it to get conversation started. A lot of times I'll be walking somewhere with, with my guide dog and parents say oh, don't, don't, don't go up to that man, the dog might bite you and all that, and I'll stop. And I'll almost block their way and said, let me let me talk to you about what guide dogs are. And then I'll also take the harness off, which is the thing that the dogs love the most, because then they know they're not working. And the last thing they want to do is to avoid getting attention, especially from kids. So we get lots of opportunities. And when I go to speak to schools, it's always fun after the speech to take the harness off and let the kids come up. And the dogs have figured out that if they lay down and stretch out every which way they can, as far as they can, and maximize petting space, they'll get more kids to pay attention to them, and they love it. **Kat Magnoli ** 51:06 Oh, that's so cool. Yeah, they, **Michael Hingson ** 51:09 they enjoy it a lot. So it's fun to do. That's wonderful. So do you know you've you've started your own organizations to help with advocacy, right? **Kat Magnoli ** 51:23 Yes, I, within the last two and a half years started, capital and friends Inc. It is a 501 C three that just helps educate people about the importance of inclusion through literature and my public speaking. And it just gives me a chance to reach a larger audience. **Michael Hingson ** 51:48 How far have you traveled to be involved in doing speeches and do public speaking, **Kat Magnoli ** 51:52 I actually went to the American Association school for children who are deaf. And that was in Atlanta. And it was really, really amazing. It was such an incredible experience. All the kids were signing their questions to me, which unfortunately, I don't know, sign language. So there was an interpreter there. But it was just such an amazing experience that I never forget that and I'm so grateful to have done. And I also got to go to New York where unfortunately, I couldn't be at the school because it was during like COVID regulations still. But I did a zoom session for a school in the district that I grew up in, which is Putnam Valley School District. So that was really cool to be able to do. And I've actually done that two times since then, where I've done zoom sessions for them. So I've been able to reach different schools in different states as well as make a pretty good impact in in my community as well. Well, **Michael Hingson ** 53:14 it's, I think, extremely important for us to recognize that one of the best things that we can do is to help teach and educate and I didn't tell you this, but when I was in college, I also went through the University of California, Irvine. College of teaching, so I have my secondary teaching credential as well. So I, I never did teach professionally as a teacher in that sense of the word. But I ended up being very involved in sales. And I believe that that the best salespeople are also teachers as well, because that's what they should really be doing. Rather than trying to force a product on someone, they should be educating people, and helping them come to the best decision for whatever they need. And that's a philosophy that has worked really well. But I love teaching and after September 11. For me, I decided to take up a career of speaking and so on, because if I could help people move on from September 11 and teach them about blindness and disabilities and such then it was a worthwhile thing. And if it changes one person is all worthwhile. **Kat Magnoli ** 54:25 That's such an amazing advice and an amazing perspective. And I could not agree more. I mean, when I first started this, I was like, You know what, I want the whole crowd to hang on my every word. Now it's not so much like that. For me. I just get so excited when I can lock eyes with one child, or one person in the crowd and I know that they're really paying attention and they're really being impacted by either my the stories that I've written or my personal story, whatever is resonating with them is, is so important to me. **Michael Hingson ** 55:07 What's the most interesting question that any child has asked you when you've spoken like that? Um, we all have those stories, I'm sure. **Kat Magnoli ** 55:21 I feel like they ask the same questions over and over again, no matter where I am, which is always, how do you get up in the bed? Like, out of bed in the morning? How do you brush your teeth? How do you take a shower? How do you get in and out of the car? How do you do these things? And I'm just so those kinds of questions I find to be the most fun to answer. The one that I think is so important. Let me rephrase that, because those are important questions to answer as well, because it's educating people about my daily life and how I get around from point A to point B. But the the subject matter that I find to be most interesting when they talk about it is when they start talking about episodes of bullying that they went through, and then we can start opening up that conversation. So yeah, yeah. Yeah. **Michael Hingson ** 56:23 Well, and and it's fun. I love speaking to children, because they are uninhibited. And they don't hesitate to ask questions. Once you start getting them engaged at all, they will, they will ask anything. And if we can have a session and the parents aren't around, it really works out a whole lot better, because they will, they will become engaged and they'll ask questions I remember. And I've talked about it here a couple of times, I spoke to a, an elementary school. And this third grade boy got up after I spoke, because I opened it for questions. And his question was, how do blind people have sex? So there you go. **Kat Magnoli ** 57:11 I have not been asked that by a child. But I have been asked by adults. Yeah. wanted to take me out on dates. **Michael Hingson ** 57:20 Well, there you go. Opportunity Knocks Well, for me when he asked that I am not dumb, right. I just said **Kat Magnoli ** 57:28 for the background noise. **Michael Hingson ** 57:29 That's okay. I I'm not done when I was asked that. I just said the same way everybody else does. And if you want to know more, go ask your parents because I wasn't going to get into that. **Kat Magnoli ** 57:39 Yes, that is a very smart answer. **Michael Hingson ** 57:45 But for as far as you you know, two guys wanted to take you out on on dates. There's opportunity, maybe? Yeah, **Kat Magnoli ** 57:51 I mean, when this was mostly in my 20s, where people wouldn't even ask my name before they asked, Can you have sex? I mean, I just was like, Hi, my name is Katherine. And yes, I can. **Michael Hingson ** 58:09 Yeah. And if you want to know more, that's a different story. Zach. Ah, people are interesting, aren't they? Yes. But you know, we we cope. And we, we learn. And hopefully we do get to help teach them. And that's what's really important about the whole thing. So tell me about winning Miss wheelchair Florida. **Kat Magnoli ** 58:38 It was really amazing. It was actually a funny story. Because I had been in the top three, two times before, I had gotten second runner up and first runner up. So the third year, I actually wasn't going to participate. I was like, okay, clearly, I'm not going to win. I'm just going to take a break from this. But the state coordinator actually reached out to me like a day before the application was due to be a contestant. And she was like, Why haven't I received your application? I'm like, oh, because I'm not doing it this year. She's like, Yes, you are, you have to do it. So I was like, Alright, fine, I'll do it. But if I lose again, like I'm never doing it again. So So I ended up going and it's an amazing weekend, where girls with all different physical disabilities come together. And we do workshops. We do you know, judging with it's just so amazing. And so I was really happy to be a part of it again. But I went into it not thinking that I was going to win or place in the top three or anything like that. So I went in with a different perspective of just enjoying the moment And that's interesting because I ended up enjoying it so much that I ended up Miss messing up my speech. And so I really thought I wasn't going to win. So when they announced the, you know, second runner up and first runner up, and I wasn't called, I was like, Okay, I didn't make it even to the top three. So when they said my name, my mouth dropped, and I started crying for like, a good five minutes. And I was trying to speak because they handed me the microphone. And I honestly couldn't even tell you what I said, because I was that shocked for wedding. And before they said my name, I actually looked at my mom in the crowd, and I shook my head. No, it's not me. And at the same time, one of the judges was looking up at me. And she was shaking her head, like, yes, it is you. And I was just so confused as to why she was smiling and shaking her head. So it was just an interesting situation. And then when I did when I got to meet the governor, the former governor, Rick Scott, I got to work alongside the mayor of sunny isles and the mayor of ball Harbor, which is another town and get more beaches accessible in my area. I got to work with the school district, which is Miami Dade school district to have activities for Disability Awareness Month and inclusion week, I had a podcast so it was a really, really busy time for me. And it was a lot of fun. I also got to do a lot of adventurous things. Like go to I fly, which is indoor skydiving, and I got to, you know, just do some really memorable things. **Michael Hingson ** 1:01:56 So did you do the indoor skydiving? Yes, I did. I would like to do that. I've never done it. I'm gonna have to go do it. Some I would love to do that. Yeah, **Kat Magnoli ** 1:02:05 it's really, really cool. It's a very interesting simulation of what skydiving would be like. **Michael Hingson ** 1:02:13 Yeah, I would like to do it sometime. I'll have to work that out. Well, so what's next for you? What are you doing? What are your plans? And where are you headed? What's your mindset in the world? **Kat Magnoli ** 1:02:26 Well, currently, I am doing a lot of things. It is Disability Awareness Month and awareness month. So I've been making a lot of videos on social media just talking about basically what we're talking about right now, which is all that we can do. So that's number one. That's that's part of what I'm doing. I'm also doing a lot of different events for my books, to have more of an outreach for them. I am part of the Christopher Reeve Foundation where I'm a regional champion for them, which means that I speak to senators within my state about different laws that the Christopher Reeve Foundation is trying to get passed. So that's that's basically what I'm doing. I'm also in addition to it being Disability Awareness Month and Spinal Bifida Awareness Month, it's also Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which, for whoever does not know people with disabilities are three times as likely to be victims of any kind of abuse. So myself, along with my mentor, Debbie beets are going to be partnering for a workshop with the Christopher Reeve Foundation will end of October, where we're going to be talking about the intersectionality of abuse and disability. Wow. **Michael Hingson ** 1:03:59 So you're definitely keeping busy no doubt about it. **Kat Magnoli ** 1:04:02 Yes. Oh, and one last thing. I am working currently with semi owls beach to get even more beaches accessible in my town. So that's the last thing that I'm doing. **Michael Hingson ** 1:04:16 Well, just one more thing, right? Yeah. Well, this has been a lot of fun if people want to reach out to you and maybe contact you learn more about what you're doing and so on. How can they do that? **Kat Magnoli ** 1:04:31 They can actually reach me through my website, kat girl and friends.com **Michael Hingson ** 1:04:37 Kat is k a t. Yes, **Kat Magnoli ** 1:04:39 Kat is K a t girl is G I R L and is spelled just as we know A N D friends f r i e n d s.com.com **Michael Hingson ** 1:04:52 Yeah, okay. Any other contact ways or things that people should know? They **Kat Magnoli ** 1:05:00 can also just email me at Kat that's also K A T Magnoli, m a g n o l i@gmail.com. **Michael Hingson ** 1:05:13 Wow, a Gmail address without any numbers in it. You must be the first one. Yeah, well, cat, this has been a lot of fun. And I want to just say right now that when you have more adventures and you have whenever you want to come back on and chat some more on unstoppable mindset, I would love to do it. So you just know you have an open invitation. We can talk about it at any time, but I really value you doing this and if you know of anyone else. And likewise, for any of you listening, if you know of anyone who we ought to have as a guest on unstoppable mindset. I'd love to hear about it. You can let me know Kat knows how to reach me but for all of you, just so you know, you can reach me at Michael M i c h a e l h i at accessibe A c c e s s i b e.com. Or go to our podcast page www dot Michael Hingson m i c h a e l h i n g s o n.com/podcast. And we'd love to hear from you love to hear what you think about the episode. And as I said, if you know of anyone that you think we ought to have as a guest, I definitely want to hear from you. We would appreciate you giving us a five star rating, we value your ratings very highly. And I really hope that you like the podcast enough to do that. So once once more, I want to thank you Kat for being here. I'm sorry, you were gonna say? No, **Kat Magnoli ** 1:06:38 I was gonna say thank you so much for having me, this has been such an amazing conversation. And I can think of so many people that I know who are advocates that would really shine on your show, really have such incredible stories to share. So I will be reaching out to some of them and encouraging them to reach out to you. Because I think that we all should come together and work together and share stories. I think that's the real way to educate and and build inclusion for the for the world. Last question that I have, when will this be airing. Um, it's **Michael Hingson ** 1:07:21 going to be a little while yet because we've got a number of podcasts that are out there, but we'll definitely be sending you an email, unless there's some need for you to to have it airing at a particular time. But it'll be a little while yet, but we'll keep you posted. Okay, **Kat Magnoli ** 1:07:37 great. Thank you so much. And I hope you guys have a great night **Michael Hingson ** 1:07:46 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. If you know of any one or any organization needing a speaker for an event, please email me at speaker at Michael hingson.com. I appreciate it very much. To learn more about the concept of blinded by fear, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com forward slash blinded by fear and while you're there, feel free to pick up a copy of my free eBook entitled blinded by fear. The unstoppable mindset podcast is provided by access cast an initiative of accessiBe and is sponsored by accessiBe. Please visit www.accessibe.com . AccessiBe is spelled a c c e s s i b e. There you can learn all about how you can make your website inclusive for all persons with disabilities and how you can help make the internet fully inclusive by 2025. Thanks again for Listening. Please come back and visit us again next week.
Tori Yeomans is a Nova Scotian salon owner, passionate about inclusion within the beauty industry. With a background working in community mental health, Tori brings their expertise to the salon industry. Tori's vision is to create a salon atmosphere that clients AND beauty professionals can come to and feel free from judgement and discrimination; while advocating for other beauty businesses to turn in the direction of inclusion as well. Find out more @pridebeautylounge@toriatpride
Sofie van der Meulen is a lawyer by training with specific expertise in the fields of health and data law and she is a diversity and inclusion advocate. Last year she delivered her TEDx talk on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She is also the chair of the board of foodwatch Netherlands, a consumer rights organisation that fights for the right of consumers to fair, safe and healthy food. Sofie is the owner of DOversity, from which she undertakes her freelance adventures such as writing and speaking.
Frederic Brut is the head of the supply chain EEMEA and the Asia Pacific, China & Japan Region for MSD. He describes himself as an inclusive leader, adapting with speed and agility to a continuously changing world. Prior to MSD, he held a number of Head of SC and Operations positions in various sectors, including Retail, Building Material products, and Pharmaceutical wholesaling in Europe and Latin America. Fred is passionate about rugby, CrossFit, traveling & cooking. He values loyalty, trust, and commitment. Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Diverse Career Journey: Fred's versatile supply chain careerDiversity and Inclusion Advocate: commitment to DEI and its significancePurpose-Driven Culture: fostering passion within and beyond the companyFuture Talent Qualities: essential qualities for future supply chain Follow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd
Diversity and Inclusion Advocate, Lisa, brings her current business and dating dilemmas to the HippiHut...
Tu peux soutenir sur le podcast sur KissKissBankBank ou en mettant 5⭐️ sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify ! Dezzie est UX Lead, Product Inclusion & Equity, chez Google. Dezzie n'était pas destinée à travailler dans la tech, car elle a suivi des études d'arts déco et souhaitait devenir artiste. Mais, elle sait qu'il est très difficile d'en vivre. Elle fait donc un peu de graphisme en sortant de sa licence : elle travaille pour les musées de la ville de Strasbourg, puis dans une maison d'édition de magazines spécialisés dans le tricot. Puis elle retourne à l'école, faire un master, aux Pays-Bas, dans les Beaux-Arts, orientés nouveaux média. Après ses études, Dezzie cherche du travail, mais n'est jamais recontactée. Elle rejoint alors Google… Loin du design et de l'art : elle est en charge de valider les personnes qui souhaitent proposer des liens d'affiliation Google sur leur site internet. Très vite, elle réalise qu'elle ne s'épanouit pas et en parle à son manager. Ce dernier le pousse à faire du design pour son équipe : logo pour un t-shirt, montage vidéo, communication visuelle, etc. Deux ans plus tard, Dezzie postule en interne et devient graphiste dans l'équipe en charge des formations internes en Europe, Moyen-Orient et Afrique. À ce moment-là, Dezzie fait de tout et répond à toutes les demandes graphiques de son équipe. Étant seule dans son équipe, elle demande alors à travailler à 20% avec l'équipe graphique de Londres. En 2009, Dezzie commence son premier gros projet : la création de la plateforme de recensement de tous les modules de formation disponibles. C'est là qu'elle assume pleinement que le design doit répondre à un vrai besoin utilisateur et qu'elle s'affirme face aux retours de sa direction. C'est un manager qui lui fait réaliser qu'elle a entamé sa transition de Graphic à UX Designer. Elle se forme alors à cette dernière compétence. Par la suite, son équipe passe de régionale à mondiale et se concentre sur le développement de carrière au global. En 2012, à son retour de congés maternité, Dezzie est mise de côté pour le Visual Design et se concentre à 100% sur l'UX Design. Elle reprend alors son gros projet de 2009, mais cette fois-ci avec une équipe complète : Product Mangers, Ingénieurs et UX Designers. C'est la première fois que Dezzie travaille avec d'autres designers produit depuis son arrivée chez Google : un passage compliqué, car elle doit apprendre une nouvelle approche, beaucoup plus concrète. Dans le même temps, Dezzie devient manager. Une expérience en demi-teinte sur laquelle elle revient au cours de l'épisode. En parallèle de son travail, Dezzie est Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advocate : elle se fait le porte-voix, au sein de Google, des sujets en lien avec la diversité et l'inclusion. Après 10 années quand l'équipe People Development, Dezzie rejoint l'équipe Product Inclusion & Diversity. Il s'agit de l'équipe qui s'assure que TOUS les utilisateurs soient inclus dans la réflexion de création de produit chez Google. L'objectif est de remettre au centre du développement produit les personnes historiquement exclues de cette réflexion. Dans cet épisode, Dezzie nous donne des exemples concrets des éléments sur lesquels elle agit, afin d'améliorer le quotidien de tous. Elle revient aussi sur la différence entre l'inclusion et l'accessibilité. Aussi, explique-t-elle pour quoi l'inclusivité est l'affaire de tous : la prendre en compte ne bénéficie pas qu'à une minorité, elle profite à tout le monde. Elle nous explique aussi comment, à l'échelle de Google, son équipe intervient pour faire changer les mentalités et aider les équipes à prendre en considération les utilisateurs dans leur hétérogénéité dans la conception produit. Dezzie nous partage ses méthodes et façon de faire pour convaincre les équipes et comment, de façon concrète, les mettre en application dans n'importe quelle structure. Pour finir, Dezzie nous explique son rôle et ce qu'elle a mis en place chez Google pour améliorer l'inclusion et l'équité. Les ressources de l'épisode Google Product Inclusion & Equity Microsoft Inclusive Design IBM Accessibility Design Justice, Sasha Costanza-Chock Les autres épisodes de Design Journeys #51 Marine Boudeau, Responsable du pôle DesignGouv @ DINUM Pour contacter Dezzie LinkedIn
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To Reach Teresa the Hearing Loss Equality and Inclusion Advocate, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Author, and Maverick Leader TJB@BarnesCommunicationSolutions.comwww.BarnesCommunicationSolutions.comwww.BarnesCommunicationSolutions.Podia.comwww.LinkedIn.com/in/hearteresabarnesrnwww.facebook.com/teresabarnesrn or www.facebook.comwww.amazon.com/Sound-Advice-into-Listening/dp/1982209577www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9TLLKAu7ZxP8It21f0Ksw@teresabarnesrnPlease see transcription and if need a word by spoken word, please let me know. As it easier for me to read while listening because of my hearing loss. Just another tool to keep us connected to the 80% with normal hearing. And, no matter what ability or disability you or yours has hearing loss does affect the way we connect to the world at large. So, please start becoming equality and inclusion hearing loss aware. A Few Resources: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/hearing-disabilities-workplace-and-americans-disabilities-act
Host Casandra Grundstrom is joined by special guest Assistant Professor Sam Zaza from Middle Tennessee State University, USA. Her main research interests lie in diversity, equity, and inclusion; IT career and nature of work, and methodological approaches. She is active in AIS as the SIG Social Inclusion President, SIG Lead President, and Women College CoChair and is the recent winner of the Diversity and Inclusion Advocate of the Year (2023). Sam has published her work in various journals such as Information & Organization, and Communications of the Association for Information Systems, among other proceedings in regional and international conferences.March is women's month, and we are back for the second time to talk about women in information systems. We unravel what social inclusion is and consider social inclusion from varying perspectives applied to the information systems discipline. We explore and reflect on what are 'our' challenges for social inclusion in conferences and the IS community, ponder why there is limited gender-related research, and ways forward for change. References:Gupta, B., Loiacono, E. T., Dutchak, I. G., & Thatcher, J. B. (2019). A field-based view on gender in the information systems discipline: Preliminary evidence and an agenda for change. Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 20(12), 2. Loiacono, E., Iyer, L., Ashong Elliot, M. A., & Cooper, V. A. (2021). Engaging Women in Information Systems: Where Are We Headed?. Masiero, Silvia and Aaltonen, Aleksi, "Gender Bias in Information Systems Research: A Literature Review" (2020). AISWN International Research Workshop on Women, IS and Grand Challenges 2020. 2.https://aisel.aisnet.org/aiswn2020/2 Trauth, E. M., & Howcroft, D. (2006). Social inclusion and the information systems field: why now?. In Social Inclusion: Societal and Organizational Implications for Information Systems: IFIP TC8 WG8. 2 International Working Conference, July 12–15, 2006, Limerick, Ireland (pp. 3-12). Springer US.Trauth, E. (2017). A research agenda for social inclusion in information systems. ACM SIGMIS Database: the Database for Advances in Information Systems, 48(2), 9-20.Zaza, Sam; Annabi, Hala; and Connolly, Amy J., "All you need to know about publishing Social Inclusion Research in high-quality IS Journals?" (2022). AMCIS 2022 TREOs. 25. https://aisel.aisnet.org/treos_amcis2022/25 Zhou, Shimi; Loiacono, Eleanor; Nerur, Sridhar; Randolph, Adriane B.; Lingo, Elizabeth; Iyer, Lakshmi; and Carter, Michelle, "Authorship, Collaboration, and Influence of Women IS Scholars: Using Social Network Analysis" (2022). AMCIS 2022 Proceedings. 6. https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2022/sig_si/sig_si/6 Other sources:AIS Women's Network: https://www.aiswn.org and Twitter @AISWN_AIS Women's IMPACT IT Research Grant: https://impactit.pages.wm.edu/ Check out these other women-oriented podcasts:https://www.cathymazak.com/podcast/https://theresearchher.com/ Special note: I am disgusted that I need to disclose this. Hate speech will not be tolerated and any offenders will be blocked and reported.
Pathfinder Church | March 26, 2023 | Dion GarrettIn this world, we naturally section off into tribes of people who are like us. As people who avoid discomfort, we fear the cost of engaging with people who are different. But what if our comfort isn't high up on Jesus' list? What if his hopes for us can only be fully realized through embracing community with all people?Website | https://pathfinderstl.orgOnline Giving | https://pathfinderstl.org/givePodcasts | https://pathfinderstl.org/podcastsFacebook | https://facebook.com/pathfinderstlInstagram | https://instagram.com/pathfinderstlSt. John School | https://stjls.orgContact Us | churchinfo@pathfinderstl.org
Short, curvy, tall, fat, slim, brawny: Whatever size or shape you are, you'll find this conversation with size-inclusion advocate Andrea Kelly enlightening. Andrea details to Sarah and Britany: -why apparel sizing is so inconsistent; -a surprising statistic about the clothing size of female consumers; -ways to better navigate the shopping experience; -the importance of size-acceptance in running + the outdoors; and, -why size charts should be your friends. Sarah shares some college-search details before Andrea jumps on around 9:20. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support! Get a free colored watch band with purchase of any watch. Use code motherrunner at coros.com Find the right ring for you + get $15 off at OuraRing.com/AMR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen Chavez is CEO of ChavezPR, an independent, minority-owned public relations and marketing firm in Los Angeles, helping clients connect with the diverse demographics shaping today's consumer landscape. He is a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Advocate and Community builder who is also the president of the Los Angeles chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun. Host Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok at @ThePRPodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprpodcast/support
To Reach Teresa the Hearing Loss Equality and Inclusion Advocate, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Author, and Maverick Leader TJB@BarnesCommunicationSolutions.comwww.BarnesCommunicationSolutions.comwww.BarnesCommunicationSolutions.Podia.comwww.HearCommunications.com www.LinkedIn.com/in/hearteresabarnesrnwww.facebook.com/teresabarnesrn or www.facebook.comwww.amazon.com/Sound-Advice-into-Listening/dp/1982209577www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9TLLKAu7ZxP8It21f0Ksw@teresabarnesrnPlease see transcription and if need a word by spoken word, please let me know. As it easier for me to read while listening because of my hearing loss. Just another tool to keep us connected to the 80% with normal hearing. And, no matter what ability or disability you or yours has hearing loss does affect the way we connect to the world at large. So, please start becoming equality and inclusion hearing loss aware.
To Reach Teresa the Hearing Loss Equality and Inclusion Advocate, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Author, and Maverick Leader TJB@BarnesCommunicationSolutions.comwww.BarnesCommunicationSolutions.comwww.BarnesCommunicationSolutions.Podia.comwww.LinkedIn.com/in/hearteresabarnesrnwww.facebook.com/teresabarnesrn or www.facebook.comwww.amazon.com/Sound-Advice-into-Listening/dp/1982209577www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9TLLKAu7ZxP8It21f0Ksw@teresabarnesrnPlease see transcription and if need a word by spoken word, please let me know. As it easier for me to read while listening because of my hearing loss. Just another tool to keep us connected to the 80% with normal hearing. And, no matter what ability or disability you or yours has hearing loss does affect the way we connect to the world at large. So, please start becoming equality and inclusion hearing loss aware.
After a week off, we are back with a new episode of The Way to College Podcast. My guest this week is Dayna Cobarrubias. Dayna is a diversity and inclusion advocate based in Los Angeles. She worked for many years with Teach for America and now works in entertainment. Like all of my guests, Dayna has a great story. Check it out and don't forget to follow, subscribe, and please rate the podcast. #podcast #latinx #chicana #stanford #losangeles #lifereset #diversityandinclusion #passion #mission
In this episode, we are looking at the world through the eyes of Samantha Mark and Sharmaine Denise. Samantha Mark is a Certified Tarot Advisor, and an intuitive reader, incorporating Numerology, Astrology, Human Design, Crystals, & Law Of Attraction into her readings. Samantha is also a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advocate. Samantha's mission is to build bridges that bring people together by influencing them to their own personal power. Sharmaine Denise is a Spiritual Life Coach, Meditation Teacher, and soon-to-be certified Moonologer. Her mission is to empower and guide her clients through the roadblocks that prevent them from living in alignment and help them to tap into their own unique gifts allowing their own light to shine.Listen to the episode to hear Samantha and Sharmaine share their experiences as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and how they discovered their sexual identity and their “coming out” journeys. They both share their experiences of becoming their own authentic selves and the challenges they have faced in doing so. Listen to the episode to hear:What are the struggles of “coming out” as a part of the LGBTQIA+ communityOur guests talk about how their spiritual journey has impacted their sexual identity journey & vice versaHow concealing your identity affects your personal and professional networksThe issues faced by members of the LGBTQIA+ every day and how they can be solved, prevented and advocated for Where members of the LGBTQIA+ can find support & MORE! To learn more about Samantha and Sharmaine visit:www.instagram.com/conscious.altruism/www.youtube.com/channel/UCNIElHEhsoqc6ng8O-lrn8Qwww.sharmainedenise.com/www.facebook.com/CoachSharmaineDenise/www.instagram.com/sharmaine.denise/ In search of an ally/support group within the LGBTQIA+ community?For Allies https://pflag.org/Suicide Prevention https://qprinstitute.com/LGBTQIA+ Youth Support https://www.thetrevorproject.org/LGBTQIA+ Organization focusing on accelerating acceptance https://www.glaad.org/ & Remember To:Listen✔️Subscribe✔️Share✔️Leave A Rating✔️Leave A Comment✔️
Shakima Jackson-Martinez, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate who specializes in inclusive talent acquisition, foundational DEl practices, and building organizational empathy through internal research, Shakima tells us how talent acquisition metrics are driving inclusion at AnswerLab. Connect with Shakima on LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/3UC3LfM Including You is brought to you by Lead at Any Level. Learn more about them on their website. http://bit.ly/2lPvOMM
This week Jaejaye sits down with Primrose. Primrose is a Diversity and Inclusion Advocate as well as former Clinicial Pyschologist. We discussed the decolonization of therapy, growing up in Apartheid South Africa and so much more...Instagram: jae_JayeEmail:blackqueensrepublic@gmail.com
Episode No. 9 of Magical Moments Jill interviews Melissa Carter! Melissa is a new and very dear friend and she has some MAJOR Magical Moments to share with you! Melissa is the Senior Director for the Center for Global Spiritual Life and Head of Mindfulness Education and Programming for New York University. She also serves as Adjunct Faculty for the NYU Silver School of Social Work and a Doctoral Candidate at NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. She is a co-host of Soundtrue's Conscious Business Summit, a movement lover, MNDFL meditation teacher, Interfaith Officiant, Diversity and Inclusion Advocate and MAMA to be! Thank you Melissa for sharing your story with us and everyone please enjoy this episode! Sending so much LOVE!!!Follow JILL LINDSEY at @jilllindseystore and learn more about Melissa at @igniitewithmelissa
In today's episode, I chat with Giselle Mota, Futurist, Thought Leader, TEDx & Global Speaker & Inclusion Advocate. Giselle brings humanity, empathy and a strong sense of purpose to this abstract world of ours. Her specific focus is on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, spatial computing & blockchain, and how they relate to topics such as diversity, equity and inclusion and many other relevant trends of the ever-evolving future of work.With a Master's in Business with a focus on Organizational Design and Change Management, and Bachelor's in Business Management & Marketing, Giselle enjoys researching and contributing to individual and organizational success, as well as serving underserved communities, along the way, finding compelling use cases for tech and strategies for the good of all people. As always, we kicked things off with Giselle sharing the story of her own evolution. As a neurodivergent woman of colour, Giselle has, at times, found herself on the outside looking in. Though as you'll discover, with obvious passion, talents, and persistence, she's wedged her way into important discussions with impacts to us all. And we're better for it. We discussed a host of other topics, from digital transformation, immersive technologies, and how to ensure underrepresented voices are heard. It was such a pleasure connecting with Giselle. And I hope you enjoy it. Giselle MotaGiselle Mota is the creator of NFTY Collective, a project with a mission to bring disability into inclusion web3 and metaverse. She's also the founder of Versd, an inclusive and strategic ventures group, visiting Inclusive People Analytics and AI instructor for UFM, and Head of Product Inclusion at ADP. She is a futurist, strategist, and dynamic speaker. Named a Top 100 Future of Work Thought Leader. As an industry leader, she assists executives and HR practitioners with innovative human capital management strategies amidst digital disruption. Giselle is a global speaker and has been featured on TED Talks, Yahoo News, Forbes, Cheddar News, Chief Learning Officer Magazine to name a few. She serves across boards and leadership councils related to Web3 and the metaverse, artificial intelligence, people analytics, the future of work, disability Inclusion, and is active among start-up and entrepreneurial spaces all in hopes of creating an inclusive future of work and opportunities for all.LinkedInTwitterNick VujicicNick Vujicic (“voo-yi-chich”) is an Australian-American born without arms or legs who has become a world-renowned speaker, New York Times best-selling author, coach and entrepreneur.WebsiteVR KeynoteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. We tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture. And if you enjoy the work we're doing here, consider giving us a 5-star rating, leaving a comment & subscribing. It ensures you get updated whenever we release new content & really helps amplify our message. LinkedInInstagramTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcher
Hello Listeners,Like Doug Sandler of Nice Guys In Business Podcast said, It's Teresa and I now have a deaf that is d e a f sign name that my Aunt Peggy who is deaf gave me last October 2021 when I went to visit her. It's TJ. It stands for us Trust Jesus and also for Teresa June. June is my middle name. So, I am here to welcome you on the Barnes Communications Strategies Online Courses that also launched since we last shared a Podcast together.Please take a look and let me know what you think and what improvements can be made.Here are 5 Items you can do to help retain and attract the multi trillion dollar hearing loss community to your business.Have a Hearing Friendly Space with lighting around 500 LUX and decibels around 72Have a least two Hearing Friendly Hearing Heroes to assist this trillion dollar market nicheHave the Hearing Friendly Symbol on your website, store front both as a business and as an employer. The DEAF/HOH are hungry to work and will be loyal employees and customersHave special discount days for them. Some cash flow in is better than none at allOffer Hearing Health as part of Your Wellness Programs.Most have not heard of Amended American Disabilities Act for 2008 and the general response I receive is oh let's included all the disabilities rather than just hearing loss. Well no matter what other disability you have listening will help determine your productivity, your peak performance at work, and your team collaboration. Listening is a skill that can be developed, but it is also dependent on your ear organs. If they are not working right long term and you have a hearing loss then it is classified as a disability. Yep, just own it and then look to the advantage of it.If your looking to hire one of the two point two million veterans that came back from the Middle East War. You not only get tax credit for hiring a vet, but also for hiring someone with a disability.You get preferred seating when going to events. You do have to ask for it in advance or need to come early.Get pre boarding privileges when flying or any other type of public transportation. Alaskan Airline was given a demo about Live Transcribe on the way to Maui. On the way back they used this app on a mobile phone to let me read that they knew I had a hearing loss and they would come get me if there was an emergency and let me read what would I like to drink. It was beyond marvelous. Not having to struggle with wondering what the announcements for my section for boarding was and having to mull thru a crowd. I wore my Has Hearing Loss Decal, so the other passengers would see that I have this disability.I ask servers, retail, and business associates to speak into the Live Transcribe app as it makes my life easierYou can go to the Rose Bowl Parade for Free, Just have to apply early.Title I requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide qualified individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to benefit from the full range of employment-related opportunities available to others Some sources do say 25 employees.Let's make it a positive change as we have all been through enough lately as in the last three years. Helping Businesses to Grown and People to Thrive with hearing loss and other disabilities.As a manager or a decision maker in business I'd love for you to even take the Hearing Loss Equality and Inclusion Training Online Course. That will give you an edge to move pass the bias around hearing loss and give your 20 % hiding out on your team the ability to seek out the help they need to improve your customer service, team collaboration, retention, and over all health of each of your valuable colleagues.So long for now. Keep Hearing for Connections until we meet again. And If you'd like your 7 Tips for Better Listening Skills than just DM.Teresa Barnes, RNYour Hearing Loss Equality and Inclusion Advocate.
All Things Vocal: Podcast for Singers, Speakers, Voice Coaches and Producers
Have you ever felt like there was something about you that would keep your voice from certain opportunities, careers or stages? Maybe you're the wrong race, wrong gender, wrong size, too old, too young, too dark, too light, too weird, too loud, too shy. How about being... too blind? Today I talk with Lachi - a highly successful force of nature who fully embraces and USES her blindness to make the entertainment industry a place where the disabled are successful and where universal access is the norm. Wait til you hear where HER voice is successfully performing! After listening, don't be surprised if you feel a fire in your own gut to think outside the box of your perceived limitations, and go after some dream you may have tucked away. If you enjoy this, please support it with your rating or review! Lachi's Links: http://www.lachimusic.com/ http://www.rampd.org/index.html
Real Men Connect with Dr. Joe Martin - Christian Men Podcast
Alvin C. Merritt Boyd III is a Post-Secondary and Secondary Educator; Youth and Adult Mentor and Coach; Champion of Deaf and Hard of Hearing People and Persons with “Unique” Abilities; as well as a Diversity and Inclusion Advocate. He is also a husband and father. He's been married to Dionne for the past 23 years and they have one son, Alvin IV (soon to be 15 years old) and they live in Austin, TX. Alvin holds multiple academic degrees including an Associate's in Educational Sign Language Interpreting, Masters in Education teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, as well as a Doctorate in Executive Leadership. If you would like to reach out to Alvin, you can email him at albee429me@yahoo.com -------------------- If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God's glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com and SHARE this podcast with any young man (or men) you're mentoring or discipling. And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker. Are you stuck? Want to go to the next level in your marriage, career, business, or ministry? Then maybe it's time you got a coach. ALL CHAMPIONS have one. Let me coach you to help you strengthen your faith, improve your marriage, spiritually lead your family, achieve more, balance your time, grow your ministry, or even stop an addiction. Click here for details: http://www.RMCfree.com Also join us on: Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ YouTube: http://www.RealMenTraining.com Facebook: @realdrjoemartin Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin
Liz DiLulo Brown, SVP, Marketing & Comms at Little League International joins us today on the podcast. In her day (and we know it, sometimes nights and weekends!) job she's a Strategic Planner | Speaker | Partnership Curator | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advocate who is responsible for the marketing and communications of Little League Baseball and Softball and the Little League World Series including revenue-driving functions (corporate partnerships including sponsorship, licensing and retail / e-commerce), strategic planning, brand identity and core messaging, mission-driven communications and content strategy, digital media strategy, creation and promotion of organizational initiatives, event marketing and fan engagement. Follow Liz at: www.linkedin.com/in/lizbrown https://www.instagram.com/momtramoments/ Follow Leadership is Female at: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipisfemale/ www.leadershipisfemale.com Follow Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emilyjaenson/ Get 15% off MOBOT at https://mobot.com/discount/LEADERSHIPISFEMALE
In Episode 9, Season 4 of the Amplifying Scientific Innovation® Video Podcast, Dr. Sophia Ononye-Onyia, Founder and CEO Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, interviewed Wande Osuntokun, a diversity and inclusion advocate. Here, Wande provides her unique perspectives on science advocacy, health equity and influential leadership. For full transcript, please visit: https://sophiaconsultingfirm.com/blogs-%2B-articles/f/amplifying-scientific-innovation%C2%AE-wande-osuntokun-di-advocate
Bonus Episode in collaboration with The East Coast Coalition for Tolerance and Non-Discrimination (ECC). Prime Minister of Canada (1993) Kim Campbell joins Bincheng Mao, chief editor of Inclusion Advocate and founder of the ECC, to discuss youth engagement in public service, minority inclusion, and her vision for Club de Madrid in preventing democratic backsliding.
This is a replay of the very first episode of the As It Should Be podcast recorded in Nov 2020. In this episode, Thamarrah and Susie discuss how the makers of K12 education content are pushing the industry towards more inclusivity by decentering the white experience. Susie Berg (she/her) is a writer, change agent, and co-conspirator for racial justice. Susie is a Senior Digital Solutions Strategist and Global Diversity and Inclusion Advocate at Pearson, the world's learning company, an organization committed to helping change lives through learning. --------------------------- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patron for $3 per month at patreon.com/thamarrahjones Send me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thamarrahjones Leave a review on Apple podcasts
Diversity and inclusion advocate Carmen Kingston, a leader from Sam's Club and Walmart, Inc., spoke at WGU's summer commencement and now joins the alumni podcast to share her impressions at commencement and how she continues to be inspired by life-long learners and achievers, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented populations.
I'm a writer as well as a disability and inclusion activist. For the past 3 years I have been writing my website about my own story as someone who has cerebral palsy as well as educating people about disability and inclusion. Earlier this year I got awarded Youth Citizen of the Year thanks to the City of Cockburn. I am passionate about the enhancement of community life. Layne is a marketing student at North Metropolitan TAFE who lives with Cerebral Palsy, but that does not stop her from what she wants to achieve in life. She is a member of Cockburn Youth Advisory Collective, Youth Disability Advocacy Network Inc. and Cerebral Palsy Achieve. Layne has been a volunteer at Gosnells Toy Library and a Peer Mentor at Emmanuel Catholic College. She has been involved in athletics and has been breaking Under-18 and Under-20 Australian records. Layne is now completing a traineeship in communications and marketing at Perth's Arts Festival Since 2018 my primary focus has been to educate non-disabled people about people with disabilities as well as inclusion. I was diagnosed just after 2 years old with ataxic Cerebral Palsy, and I've recently been diagnosed with anxiety (mental health) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: Tsungai Masendeke | Certified Financial Planner, Financial Literacy and Inclusion Advocate A fight for your life should not include a fight for your financial health. But long-term chronic conditions like cancer, have hidden costs that take financial toll on patients and makes saving for retirement much more challenging. Certified financial planner, Tsungai Masendeke explains why appropriate cover is essential. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Inclusion Superwoman' Alycia Anderson joins us on this episode to speak about Sacramento's accessibility to the disabled community, and to share her work with corporations as she campaigns for inclusion. In addition to that, she joins the Visit Sacramento Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and recently gave a TEDx talk, which you can access via her website, alyciaanderson.com
“Seek out experiences and not titles, because that's where you'll get the most value at the end of the day.” Matt Story is VISA's Vice President of Global Marketing Partnerships & Advocacy - where he leads strategy for marketing partnerships and the company's approach to uplifting underrepresented audiences through marketing initiatives. Matt has also held senior marketing roles @ Intel, Razorfish, and Publicis “Denuo” a agency's unique worldwide center of expertise across mobile, collaboration and gaming practices - helping some of the world's biggest brands “see around the corner” to solve marketing challenges. Matt got his start atP&G as one of the company's earliest hybrid Digital Marketing Managers + Business Analysts. Matt studied Computer Science & Computer Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, and is also an Investor, Board Member, Podcast Host, Inclusion Advocate, and most importantly, husband and father. In this candid conversation, Matt shares how he's gained not just experience, but empathy from everything he's done. You'll enjoy hearing about how young leaders like Matt doesn't just seek to understand, but also seeks to see where he can help others on their unique journeys.
This week I am so excited to talk with Andrea Kelly. Andrea Kelly is an outdoor enthusiast, size inclusion advocate, public speaker, and curvy model. She has been with Columbia Sportswear for over 10 years and now serves as the Senior Merchandiser for the brand's Extended Sizing division. She's spent the last half of her 20-year career in the Outdoor Apparel industry championing size inclusivity, with the intention of changing the industry from the inside out. Follow Andrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeplusequal/ Follow Columbia Sportswear on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/columbia1938/ CNOC Outdoors making our adventures the best possible, simple, enjoyable, fulfilling and sustainable. Go to https://cnocoutdoors.com and be sure to use coupon code 'Hiker Podcast' for 10% off trekking poles. Or use this link: https://cnocoutdoors.com/discount/Hiker%2520Podcast CS Instant Coffee makers of environmentally sustainable and great tasting instant coffee for the trail. Use our affiliate link to get yours and help the show: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/andy-neal . Also use the Promo Code “hikerpodcast” when checking out to be entered in the contest Andy told you about on the end of the show! Big thank you to our Patreon Patron's for supporting The Hiker Podcast. If you'd like to support The Hiker Podcast on Patreon go to https://www.patreon.com/thehikerpodcast. ALL PATREON SUPPORTERS GET AN EXCLUSIVE "HIKING IS FOR EVERYBODY" STICKER! Music licensed by muscbed.com This weeks opening song is “Fearless” by Kat Leon. The Closing music is “Tenderness” by Tony Anderson. You can find both songs and all the music used in The Hiker Podcast Episode on this Spotify Playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lXwaTWf2f0CUnXiogxCLj?si=2c8d274a139d4240 Each week new hiker Andy Neal, takes you along on the trail talking with voices in the outdoor and hiking community finding stories of how hiking has inspired them to grow, create, and better the world and environment around them. A show for those first starting out on the trail and for experienced thru-hikers! Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andyfilmsandhikes Email Andy andy@hikerpodcast.com Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast! Send Andy a Postcard from the trail! The Hiker Podcast 1750 Delta Waters Road STE 102-406 Medford, OR 97504. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/support
Chelsea Jones, what a delight to chat with. Her easy smile and quick laugh arrive before you realize how sharp and creative her mind is. The thread of her life so far has been helping those disadvantaged restoring bodies and minds. She has big goals, achieves them in what she calls small bits, yet for most people they would be considered long strides. Chelsea is humble in relating her Occupational Therapist work with the Canadian Armed Forces members. I believe the members of our forces deserve all the support we can give them for what they do for us, proud of her for that. Her photography will take your breath away, as it has many judges. We chat about her systems for reaching her big goals, how she balances her life-work ratio, which is hard when you love both so dearly. She relates the influences in her life; how she has embraced her path from that. It is a cheery conversation that I think will give you some rich insights that you can use yourself.Chelsea Jones BioChelsea is a diverse woman accomplished in both medical and artistic fields. She is brilliant in both. Having just earned her Ph.D. at the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Now she is a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Leiden University, Netherlands going deeper into trauma-affected populations and novel interventions. She started and remains working with military and veteran personnel as an Occupational Therapists. Even her dogs play their part as comfort dogs. Her artistic expressions earned her PPOC's Master of Photographic Arts (MPA). The crown is the rare award of a Fellow of PPOC with her thesis on Diversity and Inclusion in the Photographic Community. Her images frequently win regional and National salon awards. Chelsea holds 20 Accreditations in diverse photographic genres. In front of all these accomplishments is a warm, caring woman easy to laugh and smile. Based in Edmonton with her family she has just started her stride to improve our world. She is the chair for PPOC's National Accreditation program, a member of the PPOC National Diversity effort and PPOC-AB's chair for their Inclusion effort Chelsea is the owner and award-winning principal photographer for Vitality Images. You reach her hereTwitter: @CaffeinecameraWebsite: http://www.vitalityimages.caInstagram: @vitalityimagesphotographyLinkedIn: @chelseajonesOT Some of her articles are here:Articles: : https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2021/06/phd-grad-finds-her-calling-serving-those-who-serve-their-country.html https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2020/09/digital-mental-health-treatment-just-as-effective-as-in-person-therapy-study.htmlStudies referred to in the podcast:https://www.researchprotocols.org/2020/10/e20620/ https://mhealth.jmir.org/2020/9/e22079/ About Mark Laurie - Host.Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography. His photo studio is inner Spirit Photography. http://innerspiritphotography.comhttps://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/Sound Production by:Lee Ellis - myofficemedia@gmail.com
"I used to think this would be a great idea for someone to do but little did I know that someone would be me. I was on maternity leave, my background was in business development therefore I did not see myself in that role. It took almost 8 years between my initial idea and the execution of what I created. " The above statement is the realisation my guest today, Joyce Osei when through from inception of having an idea around writing a book to actual creation and her journey is a great reminder of timing, patience and recognising that we are far more capable than we think. About Joyce OseiJoyce Osei is on a mission to inspire, impact and innovate with Entrepreneurs and Senior Leaders in Tech. She is a Business Analyst, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate and a published author.With over 15 years of experience in client-facing roles, Joyce has supported Leaders in Tech, Legal, Media, Transport & Logistics and Banking & Finance to create and build inclusive corporate cultures so that their employees can be authentic, fully contribute and thrive.Joyce now works with Entrepreneurs and Senior Leaders to help them increase diverse representation in the digital content they produce, so they can better engage with their audience and impact the world.Connect with JocelynThe BookLinkedInTwitterSome topics we cover in this episode:Feeling free to make mistakesReframing your experienceLeadership creating psychological safetyBeing the only black person in the whole schoolBecoming An AuthorNot letting the lack of knowledge stop youLessons from MarriageEncouraging Curiosity Connect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk ---Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
"I used to think this would be a great idea for someone to do but little did I know that someone would be me. I was on maternity leave, my background was in business development therefore I did not see myself in that role. It took almost 8 years between my initial idea and the execution of what I created. " The above statement is the realisation my guest today, Joyce Osei when through from inception of having an idea around writing a book to actual creation and her journey is a great reminder of timing, patience and recognising that we are far more capable than we think. About Joyce Osei Joyce Osei is on a mission to inspire, impact and innovate with Entrepreneurs and Senior Leaders in Tech. She is a Business Analyst, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate and a published author. With over 15 years of experience in client-facing roles, Joyce has supported Leaders in Tech, Legal, Media, Transport & Logistics and Banking & Finance to create and build inclusive corporate cultures so that their employees can be authentic, fully contribute and thrive. Joyce now works with Entrepreneurs and Senior Leaders to help them increase diverse representation in the digital content they produce, so they can better engage with their audience and impact the world. Connect with Jocelyn The Book LinkedIn Twitter Some topics we cover in this episode: Feeling free to make mistakes Reframing your experience Leadership creating psychological safety Being the only black person in the whole school Becoming An Author Not letting the lack of knowledge stop you Lessons from Marriage Encouraging Curiosity Connect with me Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_Agbelusi Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk --- Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed? Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
"I used to think this would be a great idea for someone to do but little did I know that someone would be me. I was on maternity leave, my background was in business development therefore I did not see myself in that role. It took almost 8 years between my initial idea and the execution of what I created. " The above statement is the realisation my guest today, Joyce Osei when through from inception of having an idea around writing a book to actual creation and her journey is a great reminder of timing, patience and recognising that we are far more capable than we think. About Joyce OseiJoyce Osei is on a mission to inspire, impact and innovate with Entrepreneurs and Senior Leaders in Tech. She is a Business Analyst, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate and a published author.With over 15 years of experience in client-facing roles, Joyce has supported Leaders in Tech, Legal, Media, Transport & Logistics and Banking & Finance to create and build inclusive corporate cultures so that their employees can be authentic, fully contribute and thrive.Joyce now works with Entrepreneurs and Senior Leaders to help them increase diverse representation in the digital content they produce, so they can better engage with their audience and impact the world.Connect with JocelynThe BookLinkedInTwitterSome topics we cover in this episode:Feeling free to make mistakesReframing your experienceLeadership creating psychological safetyBeing the only black person in the whole schoolBecoming An AuthorNot letting the lack of knowledge stop youLessons from MarriageEncouraging Curiosity Connect with meWebsite: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_AgbelusiEmail: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk ---Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed?Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
"I used to think this would be a great idea for someone to do but little did I know that someone would be me. I was on maternity leave, my background was in business development therefore I did not see myself in that role. It took almost 8 years between my initial idea and the execution of what I created. " The above statement is the realisation my guest today, Joyce Osei when through from inception of having an idea around writing a book to actual creation and her journey is a great reminder of timing, patience and recognising that we are far more capable than we think. About Joyce Osei Joyce Osei is on a mission to inspire, impact and innovate with Entrepreneurs and Senior Leaders in Tech. She is a Business Analyst, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate and a published author. With over 15 years of experience in client-facing roles, Joyce has supported Leaders in Tech, Legal, Media, Transport & Logistics and Banking & Finance to create and build inclusive corporate cultures so that their employees can be authentic, fully contribute and thrive. Joyce now works with Entrepreneurs and Senior Leaders to help them increase diverse representation in the digital content they produce, so they can better engage with their audience and impact the world. Connect with Jocelyn The Book LinkedIn Twitter Some topics we cover in this episode: Feeling free to make mistakes Reframing your experience Leadership creating psychological safety Being the only black person in the whole school Becoming An Author Not letting the lack of knowledge stop you Lessons from Marriage Encouraging Curiosity Connect with me Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_Agbelusi Email: hello@mindsetshift.co.uk --- Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed? Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything
Robyn talks to Sharita Day about leaving the corporate workplace to become a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advocate. Sharita Daya is a purpose-driven Innovator and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advocate, Coach, and Advisor. She is passionate about leveraging the power of technology to drive social change and to create an equitable and inclusive society for everyone. Sharita also frequently speaks, writes, and mentors on the subject of DEI and advocates for social change. In 2020, Sharita left the corporate workplace and followed her calling to invest her time intentionally to focus on social change advocacy, which she believes allows her to operate at the intersection of her purpose and her impact. Sharita is committed to actively pursuing work that is close to her heart and her purpose, which is to build an inclusive and equitable world for everyone. Go to robynbaldwin.com/podcast for show notes.
Episode 47 - Parenting- The Great ExperimentJozlyn & Ginger chat with Franki, founder of FAAB Consulting, who brings "Mom Advice you actually want" to the table! We chat about how "Behavior is Communication", collaborating with your kids, how to help your kids do well in life with 4 basic concepts to parenting & to ask yourself everyday - "How important is the thing I'm asking my kid to do?". Plus all the usual, everyday Chaos! Cheers!Hold the Sugar, Pass the Vodka - Jozlyn, Nikki & GingerGuest Info:Franki is the founder & owner of FAAB Consulting (Franki's Academic and Behavioral Consulting), Mom of 3, Educator, Inclusion Advocate, who gives mom advice you actually want. Guest Links:IG - https://www.instagram.com/faabparenting/FB - https://www.facebook.com/faabfranki Support the Chaos:Virtual Tip Jar -https://paypal.me/KeepingupwithchaosMerch Store -https://teespring.com/stores/keeping-up-with-chaos-podcast Host Info:Jozlyn - former on-air radio personality, now podcaster who is a wife, boy mom, dog mom, loves to workout, drink coffee (& vodka) and reads books in her spare time.Connect with Jozlyn -IG-https://instagram.com/hippy_hot_wingFB - https://facebook.com/hippyhotwing Nikki - former "barstool thrower" with a real job, girl mom, dog mom, amateur photographer, loves rollercoasters, True Crime Tv & margaritas. Connect with Nikki - IG - https://instagram.com/stone_cold_geminiGinger - aka Ms. Stompy, once a regular guest & guest Co-host, now here to stay, who loves mugs of hot water, red wine, trampolines, bagels & lives in her jeans & Uggs. Pod Links:IG - https://instagram.com/keeping_up_with_chaosFB-https://facebook.com/keepingupwithchaosPinterest - https://pinterst.com/chaoskeepers Website - https://keepingupwithchaos.netEmail - chaoskeepers411@gmail.com Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
In honour of International Women's Day on 8 March 2021, we have put together this very special feature length episode, featuring not one guest but five!Each guest is a powerful strong woman, that we see as role models and an inspiration to other women in unique ways to each other. We talk to an RAF Sergeant, an Inclusion Advocate, a Mum Influencer, an Entrepreneur and a Psychologist.Each tell us their individual story including topics such as gender bias and stereotypes and how these can affect our mental health.
Mastering Self-Leadership is the key to success My guest today says: “You are the one and only CEO of your life.” Joining me today is Ela Staniak. Ela is the founder of Feminine Leaders, a Diversity & Inclusion Advocate, an international speaker and 2020 TEDx Speaker. Ela helps help female CEOs, Executives & Business owners [...] The post [Ep 122] Mastering Self-Leadership is the key to success appeared first on The Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast Network.
Life Leadership with Leila Singh: All things... Coaching, Career & Personal Brand!
In today's episode of the mi-brand HQ podcast, I am speaking to - Jennifer Opal Jennifer is a DevOps Engineer at BT Group, Tech, Neurodiversity & Inclusion Advocate and a Multi-Award Winning Blogger & Speaker With no degree, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), Jennifer started her first job in tech as a Software Engineer working in Test Automation after learning to code in March 2019. Now a DevOps (Big Data) Engineer, Jennifer uses her voice to inspire others to learn how to code & contribute to the tech industry no matter where they are in the world. Furthermore, Jennifer launched her own platform during lockdown via JenniferOpal.co where she exclusively shares her blogs and, then, launched ‘The Opal Newsletter' which features her latest blog, information on coding opportunities for others to learn how to code as well as free guides for her subscribers to download and share. Jennifer has gained many nominations and has been named on multiple awards shortlists during her short career and was recently named as a winner of the Tech Women 100 Award. In today's episode, Jennifer will be sharing with us – About her unconventional journey into the world of tech How she was left feeling isolated in an office of 600 people Her highs and lows of embarking on a new career Why it's time for leadership to advocate for zero tolerance to discrimination in the workplace How encouraging inclusion is just as critical as encouraging diversity You can connect with Jennifer on Social media – Blog: http://jenniferopal.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferopal/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/JenniferOpal The Life Leadership Podcast – with Leila Singh, is all things Coaching, Career & Personal Branding! This podcast is for ambitious career professionals, especially aspiring executives, working in the technology industry, wanting to uncover your real potential, create new possibilities and accelerate your career - to BE DO & HAVE more, whilst redefining your success, in work, relationships, health and much more. Life Leadership: Creating a life and career of choice, fulfilment and new possibilities! As well as discussing common coaching topics and challenges that my clients overcome, I will also explore aspects of career advancement and personal branding in the workplace. And of course, continue to interview high-achieving leaders and execs in the tech space, who have carved out a successful career in their field, overcome challenges, and are openly willing to share their career journey, learnings and insights with you. Please SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, leave a REVIEW and SHARE with those that may benefit from this content. If you would like to learn more about working with me, Direct Message me on LinkedIn or email me at hello@leilasingh.com Connect directly with me here - www.linkedin.com/in/leila-singh/ Register here to receive your copy of The mi-brand Personal Brand Playbook - www.leilasingh.com/go/playbook And check out - >>> This article by https://BestPodcasts.co.uk, who curated a list of the Best Career Podcasts of 2023, offering unique and actionable insights to help you achieve your career goals - https://www.bestpodcasts.co.uk/best-career-podcasts/ with our podcast ‘Life Leadership' featuring in the Top 5! >>> https://blog.Feedspot.com whose editorial team extensively researched and curated a list of the Top 15 Life Leadership Podcasts across all platforms, featuring 'Life Leadership' in the Top 3! With ranking based on factors including - Podcast content quality - Episode consistency - Age of podcast - Engagement & shares of the podcast across social platforms. 15 Best Life Leadership Podcasts You Must Follow in 2023 (feedspot.com)
If you want to support the show go to patreon.com/thamarrahjones and become a patron for $3 per month. Get episodes 3-5 days early, videos of the interviews, and access to the interview schedule to know what guests are coming up next; submit questions or watch live to call into the show and ask questions! -------------------------------------------- In this episode, Thamarrah (she/her) and Susie discuss how the makers of K12 education content are pushing the industry towards more inclusivity by decentering the white experience. Susie Berg (she/her) is a writer, change agent, and co-conspirator for racial justice. Susie is a Senior Digital Solutions Strategist and Global Diversity and Inclusion Advocate at Pearson, the world's learning company, an organization committed to helping change lives through learning. --------------------------- Connect with Susie Berg Social: @SusieDBerg | Website: Susieberg.ca | Email: bergdiversityconsultants@gmail.com ------------------------------ This podcast is recorded using Riverside
Ziena Jalil has had a career of diverse roles where over time she was able to develop her own voice driven by a deep sense of purpose and passion (which you can definitely hear in her voice). With a strong belief in fairness and equality she has learnt through generations of leadership in her family focused on integrity, hard work and respect. As a young woman of migrant descent, a brown woman (as she describes herself) she has been extremely fortunate to have the senior roles that she has lead but always felt she had to work twice as hard to prove herself. With a strong focus on making a difference, changing lives, giving others a voice and creating a meaningful life, her most important life role is that as a role model to her children. She encourages our community to be that person who takes a chance on someone no matter their background or circumstance.
Becky Curran Kekula, International Motivational Speaker, shares her story about being born with dwarfism and being raised by supportive parents who wanted her to experience life to the fullest. Becky talks about why experiencing adversity is not a bad thing and why we need to find more ways to relate than differentiate ourselves. Becky shares her desire to help educate and level the playing field for people with disabilities. Tune in to Rosa's interview with Becky, to hear why it's important to look for ways to embrace resiliency gained from overcoming adversities... You can email Becky at beckymotivates@gmail.com or on the socials @BeckyMotivates or check out her website to connect: http://www.beckymotivates.com/ See what being surrounded by a supportive community can do for you, join our growing community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empowertobloomtribe ***Becky Kekula is a motivational speaker and an advocate for inclusion everywhere! Becky received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Providence College, where she gained a passion for influencing change behind the scenes in the entertainment industry and large corporations. Becky worked for a decade in the entertainment and news media industries and now she works to advance disability inclusion and equality in the corporate world. Becky also happens to be a little person who is proud to identify as part of the disability community. She has spoken at over 200 venues such as companies, government agencies and schools and as far away as Africa! Becky is happy to be sharing her expertise today as we strive to advance disability inclusion worldwide!***
With a big firm background in management consulting and organizational change - and an MA in gender/cultural studies - Femily (aka Emily Howe) advises tech and other male-majority companies, like law and finance to help them advance womxn, foster inclusion of all kinds, and reduce workplace bias. Femily is also a big advocate for inclusion in general, not only for women, but also for the members of the LGBTQ+ community, and for racial minorities. She is a speaker, a rebel-boss lady, and future thought leader maker. You can visit her website here: https://www.femilyonthego.com/ And you can follow her Insta (one of the coolest I've seen yet!), by clicking here: https://www.instagram.com/femilyonthego/ Fuel that Fire!
Annie Parker and Kate Carruthers chatting with interesting women over a drink. This time our guest is Joan Westenberg – award winning Australian PR director, contemporary writer, and creative. Joan is also a staunch advocate for trans inclusion and runs a site called Transgender Inclusion that provides an open source tech focused transgender inclusion policy. We had a great discussion about evolving into an integrated human and overcoming life's challenges to become who you were truly meant to become.More info:https://www.transgenderinclusion.com/https://womenswork.me/
Why is the movie business having trouble representing the world's population on and behind the big screen? A rising share of the U.S. population are black, more than half of the demographic are female – so why is it so difficult to translate this into cinema? Hollywood has found itself red-faced in an era of Black Lives Matter and MeToo movements. From #OscarsSoWhite to criticism of who's behind the films we see, the pressure to change is stacking up. Charmaine Cozier discovers the issues within the industry and what movie bosses prioritise over diversity. But will activists, actors and data be enough to convince big studios that the revolution is here – or will it just be business as usual? Guests: April Reign, Diversity and Inclusion Advocate and creator of the #OscarsSoWhite movement Naomi McDougall-Jones, a film producer, writer and women in film activist Darnell Hunt, Dean of Social Sciences at UCLA and Professor of Sociology in African American Studies. He is co-author of the UCLA Hollywood Diversity report Bonnie Greer, a writer and critic Presenter: Charmaine Cozier/ Producer: Bethan Head (Actor John Boyega raises his fist in protest at a Black Lives Matter march in London, UK (Credit: Daniel Leal-Olivas /Getty Images)
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