This week, Joeita speaks to inclusivity coach and social justice activist Annahid Dashtgurd about "Bones of Belonging" her collection of essays exploring being a woman of colour. This is the August 24, 2023 edition

Annahid Dashtgard on "Bones of Belonging: Finding Wholeness in a White World"

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Joeita discusses tips and tricks for blind home cooks with Renee Rentmeester, executive producer of the "Cooking Without Looking" TV show and podcast. She shares safety tips as well as accessible tricks of the trade.

Cooking Without Looking: Tips for the Blind Chef

Joeita speaks with Kate Mann, Associate Professor Cornell University's Sage School of Philosophy & Author of "Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia," which draws on personal experience & rigorous research to expose how size discrimination harms everyone, and how to combat it.

Unshrinking: Facing Fatphobia - Kate Manne

Joeita speaks to Danielle Kaftarian, Executive Director of the Period Purse, about menstrual equity and what needs to change to ensure that all people who menstruate have access to period products.

Addressing Period Poverty

Joeita speaks to financial advisor Ron Malis about estate planning and financial management for a child with a disability.

Financial Planning for Children with Disabilities

Joeita speaks disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about long-term disability claims and how to apply for them.

Annahid Dashtgard on "Bones of Belonging: Finding Wholeness in a White World"

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