We love people who like to transform organisations, like this week’s guest James Kinney. He’s a mental health and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advocate who has been leading human resources work for many years. 

He is a global executive, certified yoga and meditation teacher, DEI innovator, author, musician, and motivational speaker.
 

James's credibility truly comes from his life experience as a survivor of a near-fatal car accident where he learned how to walk again, a survivor of an eye disease that could have left him blind, and from devastating anxiety and depression after leaving a toxic workplace.

He uses this lived experience to make a difference and make change within organisations as well as in the community. Listen in and learn. 

The Culture Ministry exists to create inclusive, accessible environments so that people and businesses can thrive.

Combining a big picture, balanced approach with real-world experience, we help organisations understand their diversity and inclusion shortcomings – and identify practical, measurable actions to move them forward.

Go to https://www.thecultureministry.com/ to learn more

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We have been admiring Rebecca Saunders for quite a while now at The Culture Ministry, and at A Dog Called Diversity.

She is energetic, colourful and vibrant as you will see when you listen in to this episode. She talks about her experience with alopecia and how she finally got up the confidence to do away with her wigs. 

You will learn much more about Rebecca and her business in this episode. Get in contact with Rebecca here

The Culture Ministry exists to create inclusive, accessible environments so that people and businesses can thrive.

Combining a big picture, balanced approach with real-world experience, we help organisations understand their diversity and inclusion shortcomings – and identify practical, measurable actions to move them forward.

Go to https://www.thecultureministry.com/ to learn more

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Elena Kim is a Lawyer, the Co-chair of Rainbow Auckland, Korean, gay, neurodiverse woman. She has a history of working in corporate spaces to support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work. 

 We are so pleased to have Elena as a guest on A Dog Called Diversity. Listen in to learn about Elena’s experience as a migrant to New Zealand, her recent ADHD diagnosis and how she navigates her intersectional identifies.

The Culture Ministry exists to create inclusive, accessible environments so that people and businesses can thrive.

Combining a big picture, balanced approach with real-world experience, we help organisations understand their diversity and inclusion shortcomings – and identify practical, measurable actions to move them forward.

Go to https://www.thecultureministry.com/ to learn more

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Growing up in Australia when you are not white Australian can present big challenges. Cathy Ngo knows this more than others, having grown up in a Vietnamese family, who came to Australia with nothing except generational trauma and mental health issues, resulting in domestic violence. 

 Cathy has been on her own journey to support her mental health, is an Ambassador for the Gidget Foundation. She runs her own business bringing People & Culture Strategy to life through impactful communications, alongside running Keynoteworthy, an agency solving the problem of finding and booking keynote speakers that reflect the diversity and fresh perspectives that people are yearning for.

The Culture Ministry exists to create inclusive, accessible environments so that people and businesses can thrive.

Combining a big picture, balanced approach with real-world experience, we help organisations understand their diversity and inclusion shortcomings – and identify practical, measurable actions to move them forward.

Go to https://www.thecultureministry.com/ to learn more

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We originally approached today’s guest Emma Lovell to learn about her travels and her podcast lovelly travels because travelling is one of the best way’s to understand the different experiences of people around the world.

But, and perhaps more importantly we learnt about Emma’s diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression from the age of 17, and her work with Black Dog Institute and World Vision.

She talks about what works for her in managing her mental health and how breaking her back was easier than breaking her mind, and how breaking her back was a turning point in moving forward in her life and career. 

 Get in contact with Emma here

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The Culture Ministry exists to create inclusive, accessible environments so that people and businesses can thrive.

Combining a big picture, balanced approach with real-world experience, we help organisations understand their diversity and inclusion shortcomings – and identify practical, measurable actions to move them forward.

Go to https://www.thecultureministry.com/ to learn more

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Michelle Redfern is one kick arse super smart kinda woman.

She runs her own business Advancing Women in Business & Sport, is the co-founder of the global online businesswomen’s network A Career that Soars! Is the co host of the Lead to Soar podcast, the co-founder of Culturally Diverse Women and is the host of The Advancing Women in Sport podcast.
 
As you can see she makes a massive contribution towards a gender-equal world in both the sport and business sectors and she was a complete delight to speak to on A Dog Called Diversity. 

So much to learn from this conversation. 

The Culture Ministry exists to create inclusive, accessible environments so that people and businesses can thrive.

Combining a big picture, balanced approach with real-world experience, we help organisations understand their diversity and inclusion shortcomings – and identify practical, measurable actions to move them forward.

Go to https://www.thecultureministry.com/ to learn more

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Dr Raj Sundar, is a family physician and health equity leader at Kaiser Permanente. He also hosts the Healthcare for Humans podcast, dedicated to educating clinicians to care for diverse communities so patients feel heard, seen, and known, which in turn will lead to better and more equitable health outcomes.

He believes that health practitioners need to build cultural competence and take responsibility for understanding their local community, to build a relationship together with their patients.  

He’s at the start of his journey in working out how to do this and has an incredible passion for making a long-term contribution to better health care for all. 

The Culture Ministry exists to create inclusive, accessible environments so that people and businesses can thrive.

Combining a big picture, balanced approach with real-world experience, we help organisations understand their diversity and inclusion shortcomings – and identify practical, measurable actions to move them forward.

Go to https://www.thecultureministry.com/ to learn more

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Based in Chicago, Justin Reinert is a Coach & Talent Development Leader who is clever at consulting, facilitation, training, organizational development, and talent management, and he recently became an author.

Justin has written Creating belonging: a practical guide to accelerate belonging in organizations and communities. In his book he also explains his belonging model which will be useful for D&I and human resource practitioners around the world. 

Listen in to learn all about Justin’s lived experiences, the process of writing his book and how important belonging is in organisations and communities.

Get in contact with Justin here 

The Culture Ministry exists to create inclusive, accessible environments so that people and businesses can thrive.

Combining a big picture, balanced approach with real-world experience, we help organisations understand their diversity and inclusion shortcomings – and identify practical, measurable actions to move them forward.

Go to https://www.thecultureministry.com/ to learn more

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12 months ago Lisa Mulligan and her family moved to Auckland, New Zealand. In this episode she reflects on a decision she did make after that move, and one she didn't.

She reflects on the consequences on both decisions and where she is at 12 months later.

If you want to learn from others about their experience in 6 Weeks to Get Started in Diversity & Inclusion, listen to:

• Tidge Backhouse
• Emma Bennett
• Cheryl Rodriguez

Join 6 Weeks to Get Started in Diversity & Inclusion here. 

Doors close 20 March 2023. Don't miss out!

The Culture Ministry exists to create inclusive, accessible environments so that people and businesses can thrive.

Combining a big picture, balanced approach with real-world experience, we help organisations understand their diversity and inclusion shortcomings – and identify practical, measurable actions to move them forward.

Go to https://www.thecultureministry.com/ to learn more

If you enjoyed this episode and maybe learnt something please share with your friends on social media, give a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts and leave a comment. This makes it easier for others to find A Dog Called Diversity.

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Want to know what I have been up to over the past few weeks?

Want to know ALL about my online course 6 Weeks to Get Started in Diversity & Inclusion?

I recorded this special episode of A Dog Called Diversity with all the details.

I talk about my trip to Palm Springs and San Francisco and how I finally caught covid-19.

Then I talk about what you will learn in 6 Weeks to Get Started in Diversity & Inclusion, who the course is for and the guest speakers who will be joining us. 

Course closes Monday 20 March 2023. Have a question? Send me an email at [email protected] 

The Culture Ministry exists to create inclusive, accessible environments so that people and businesses can thrive.

Combining a big picture, balanced approach with real-world experience, we help organisations understand their diversity and inclusion shortcomings – and identify practical, measurable actions to move them forward.

Go to https://www.thecultureministry.com/ to learn more

If you enjoyed this episode and maybe learnt something please share with your friends on social media, give a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts and leave a comment. This makes it easier for others to find A Dog Called Diversity.

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