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- Strong Emotions, Technology and Cultural Sensitivity
Dave Crane is an international speaking and presentation expert, working with directors, c-suite executives, celebrities, and public sectors officials. He is a United Nations ECOSOC representative for Vienna, Geneva, and New York, specializing in leadership.
In this episode, Dave explains that adding technology to day to day occurrences and experiences should be normal and embraced. However, simply connecting with others globally through technology doesn’t make you culturally sensitive.Anger has become a focal point where fear has become loud and scary. We need to go back to values, focus on building community and allowing those around us who are skilled to be a part of the solution.
Life coaches are one part of the solution to resolving the amount of anger and lack of awareness we witness daily.
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42 min - Love and the Relationship to Self-Esteem for Black Men
Ed Johnson AKA Dr. Love that’s Dr. the Real Deal LoveDr. Love - is a speaker, relationship coach, author of the book, “3 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About a Man” and founder of Love University. Dr. Love is quickly gaining credibility in the relationship industry and rapidly becoming one of the premier authorities on dating, love, romance, and marriage.
In this episode Dr. Love shares that trust is the foundation of all relationships. If trust is broken, one of the most important ways to begin rebuilding is to admit that you were wrong, and you need help. You must also understand the mental paradigm you are living and how it shows up in your life.
Listen to the episode and share your biggest insight or learning moment.
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35 min - Live Beyond the Sale: Relationship Marketing for African Entrepreneurs
Dr. Sheena Lovia Boateng is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the University of Ghana Business School. She is a fellow of the Academy of Marketing Science.
In order to have a successful business and expand beyond local markets, it is critical that you understand the various ways Marketing can help you. Without it, business success will be fleeting. The challenge is that many Ghanian entrepreneurs are simply living for the sale. They are focused on the transaction and not the relationship, but with this understanding and awareness, they can unlock the keys to sustainable, repeatable, profitable and scalable businesses.I asked Dr. Sheena, where entrepreneurs should spend more time gaining insight to better position themselves. These are a few:
- Understand the market segments for better targeting
- Develop more than 1 script as all customers are not the same
- Differentiate your product in the market to avoid looking like everyone else
- Build trust with your customers through checking up on them and asking about their experience
If you are in an e-commerce business, one way to strengthen trust is by having a physical presence. It not only expands your reach, but it allows customers who are not comfortable doing business online to do business with you in person.
Listen to the full episode on ways to build trust through continuing the conversation, dispelling opportunistic behaviors, ensuring each party has mutual benefits and improving the skill of conflict resolution.
Connect with Sheena Boateng: LinkedIn | Instagram - @dr_lovia.boateng
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50 min - Key Communication Habits
Ever wondered what are some key habits of successful communicators? This episode of the Bridge To U podcast provides the blueprint that will make you an effective communicator and open you up to more impact.
In this week’s episode I take a look at what previous guests had to say and give you the communication success blueprint to experience more fulfillment, joy and impact in black communities.The first habit is inspired by Okama Brook who appeared in the episode "Connect Without Causing Harm: Understand the Context." Okama shows us that in order to have sustained connection and buy in with people who are different from you, you need to take time upfront. You must be willing to understand the culture and stories of others in order to connect without causing harm.
The second habit of successful communicators comes from Michael Fosburg who appeared in the episode "How to Have Meaningful Conversations Around Race & Identity. "
Michael tells us that when having conversations, especially about race, it can be messy and uncomfortable since we all have different experiences. With that in mind, there is no one way to communicate about it.
Key Points- This episode looks at the communication habits of previous guests to provide a communication success blueprint.
- To communicate effectively, we must connect without causing harm.
- When it comes to conversations about race, there is no way to communicate about it.
Connect with guest:
- Michael Fosburg: LinkedIn
- Okama Brook: LinkedIn | Instagram
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11 min - Relocation Starts with You
What do you need to be successful in relocating to a new country? How will you manage the complexities and challenges? What will you do to manage the various forms of challenges around your intersectionality?
Anything is possible when you are relocating to a new country. The successes and problems you face where you currently are, are the ones that will go with you.
- Use your intuition and trust yourself.
- Understand your biases and perceptions and how they impact your experience.
- Start small, right where you are. Go to a section of your current community and begin to talk to strangers.
- Choose what you want to engage with because every relocation journey is different.
Mbeke Waseme is a global educator, world traveler, and relocation consultant. She is the founder of Mbeke Waseme International – an international firm helping those over 50 achieve their goals. She says people are often surprised when they learn that relocation is more about them than the place they are going to. It is about being resilient, adaptable, flexible and open.
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36 min - Healing & Well-Being Promotes Productivity
In this week’s episode of the Bridge To U podcast, we hear from previous guests on the frameworks, systems and mindset that are required to improve intergenerational impact around race. We also look at how our level of well being impacts the work that we do and the opportunities for change.
First Dr. Charmaine Jackman, who appeared in the episode "Healing is Not a Luxury" - explains how the healthcare system continues to under serve the black community across America. This is as traditional psychology training does not consider people of color and doesn't require any particular attention to diversity, equity, or cross cultural training as part of that ongoing education.
She goes further to address our mindset around racism. Dr. Jackman shares that there is nothing wrong with the way we as blacks communicate, interact with each other, or respond to racism. She believes that it is the system of colonialism and white supremacy that has ingrained this way of thinking into us.Then I looked back at the conversation I had with Michael Fosburg, who appeared in the episode "How to Have Meaningful Conversations Around Race & Identity " - to hear his story and how he embraced his full identity. Michael found out that he was black at the age of 34 and ever since, this information has shifted his perspective of himself and how he shows up in the world. We discuss the importance of leaning into our identity rather than feeling shame around our blackness.
With that in mind, I talk about how embracing all parts of my identity has allowed me to begin to receive healing and connect more deeply with others. Through this I share practical steps for improving intergenerational impact, including making healing a daily practice and investigating your own family narrative.
Key Points- Dr. Charmaine Jackman explains how the healthcare system continues to under serve the black community across America.
- Our mindset around race has been influenced by the system of colonialism and white supremacy.
- Michael Fosburg discusses the importance of leaning into our identity rather than feeling shame around our blackness.
- Practical steps for improving intergenerational impact, including making healing a daily practice and investigating your own family narrative, are identified.
Connect with guest:- Michael Fosburg: LinkedIn
- Dr. Charmaine Jackman: LinkedIn | Website
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21 min - Updates & Changes
In this episode of the Bridge To U Podcast, I share the results from the listener survey and some upcoming changes to the podcast. First, I want to thank everyone who took the time to fill out the survey. The feedback was incredibly helpful and will be instrumental in shaping the future of the podcast.
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15 min - Addressing Trauma, Victimhood and Perpetration
When it comes to addressing victimhood and perpetration, narratives are powerful when facing and addressing trauma. Everything needs to be a part of the conversation, not just the good parts of it.
Dr. Claudine Kuradusenge-McLeod is an academician, researcher, and head of the Ethics, Peace and Human Rights department at American University. She is a Conflict Resolution consultant and her work has been expressed in several countries in Europe, Africa and North America. She is a survivor of genocide and the author of Narratives of Victimhood and Perpetration.
Listen to the episode and share your biggest insight or learning moment.Connect with Dr. Claudine Kuradusenge-McLeod: LinkedIn
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31 min - The Role of Shame in Racism, Equity and Inclusion
Do we really understand the impact of internalized shame, and how it affects the way we live our lives as human beings? Sedruola Maruska had the unfortunate experience of losing a baby conceived in an extramarital affair. She felt devastated. She didn’t realize until many years later what the feeling of shame and embarrassment caused her to live her life from a place of default.
As a first generation Haitian immigrant, she encountered other Haitian people who felt ashamed of who they were and where they came from, but because of her dad and the way he spoke about the country and people, she did not adopt this feeling of inferiority towards her country of heritage.
Today, she is an advocate for equity and inclusion, and understands how some Black people don’t see racism as a problem in the similar way some white people don’t. Understanding the role plays in racism, and inclusion can help us to begin a true path to equity.
Listen to the episode and share your biggest insight or learning moment.Connect with Sedruola Maruska: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website| Patreon
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38 min - How to have Meaningful Conversations around Race & Identity
Chicago native Michael Fosberg has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools, colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms, and not-for-profits since 2005, utilizing his award-winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity.
He has collaborated with a number of professional diversity practitioners on programs to foster deeper dialogue in corporate settings and at educational institutions. His work is reshaping the way organizations talk about race, identity, and diversity. Michael has been a frequent guest in the media speaking on these issues, and his latest book, Nobody Wants to Talk About It; Race, Identity and the Difficulties in Forging Meaningful Conversations offers readers seven important tools to engage in authentic dialogue. In 2011 he published his memoir; Incognito: An American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery and he has just launched a series of unique virtual e-learning programs utilizing his award-winning play as the entry point for delving into uncomfortable conversations.
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About Bridge To U:
From the publisher's feed
Bridge to U focuses on diversity, inclusion and understanding for black cultures.
It is a place where Monique Russell hosts transformative discussions focused on enhancing communication skills, nurturing emotional intelligence, and navigating the intricate tapestry of intercultural dynamics and diversity within Black cultures. The vastness of the African diaspora requires us all to do our own D&I work. This work is necessary in order to build up unity through conversations and insights required for an awakened and aligned way of living as Black people.
Monique Russell serves as your guide through a world where communication is an art. Through insightful conversations and engaging storytelling, listeners explore the nuances of effective communication. From speech to body language, Monique equips her audience with tools to foster understanding and empathy.
At the heart of "Bridge to U" lies emotional intelligence – a vital skill in today's interconnected world. By interviewing thought leaders and individuals with compelling stories, Monique delves into the intricacies of emotional intelligence. Listeners uncover layers of self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal finesse, pivotal in forging authentic connections.
It doesn't stop there. She delves into the vibrant landscape of intercultural communication. Monique's podcast sheds light on diverse viewpoints and offers actionable insights to navigate communication barriers.
Diversity and inclusion take center stage as Monique Russell amplifies voices within Black cultures. The podcast becomes a safe haven for thought-provoking conversations about identity, representation, and the urgent need to highlight positive Black perspectives.
"Bridge to U" is a catalyst for personal transformation and societal change. Each episode is an opportunity to bridge gaps, forge connections, and cultivate appreciation for the fusion of communication skills, emotional intelligence, and intercultural dynamics within Black cultures.
Subscribe now to unlock insights that reshape your approach to communication, elevate emotional intelligence, and deepen understanding of the cultural mosaic around us.