Compassionate Cultures

Tune into this episode for exclusive access to the talk on racial microaggressions I (Rebbecca Hemmings) gave at the Health and Well-Being Show at Work in March 2024 at the Birmingham NEC. Understand the word, learn the different types of microaggressions, and hear plenty of examples.

Get two FREE Lessons from our Time to Talk About Race course here: https://www.strawberrywordscourses.co.uk/free-time-to-talk-about-race-course

Follow Strawberry Words Training Consultancy here: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strawberry_wordsuk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strawberry-words-limited

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DvmenplX7BbkKRnSGTbs3 Visit our website: www.strawberrywordscourses.co.uk

Continuing this series on undoing unconscious biases, in this episode I take a look through a section of the academic paper Follow the Science: Proven Strategies for Reducing Unconscious Bias by David Hoffman and Helen Winter from Harvard Law School. What a fascinating read! 

Tune in to learn their findings on how to reduce unconscious biases on a group level. Let us know what you thought about this episode. Listen to the Compassionate Cultures Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and the Strawberry Words website.

Read more about our Time to Talk About Race CPD-accredited course which includes an assessed module on UNCONSCIOUS BIAS here: https://www.strawberrywordscourses.co.uk/time-to-talk-about-race-cpd-course

Get two FREE Lessons from our Time to Talk About Race course here: https://www.strawberrywordscourses.co.uk/free-time-to-talk-about-race-course

Follow Strawberry Words Training Consultancy here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strawberry_wordsuk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strawberry-words-limited

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5DvmenplX7BbkKRnSGTbs3

Visit our website: www.strawberrywordscourses.co.uk 

An interaction on the UK TV show The Apprentice forms the basis of this episode on undoing your unconscious biases. Using a situation that occurred between two show participants, where one displayed their biases toward the other, I talk through a method to identify, challenge and address her unconscious biases. Listen to learn how you too can discover your unconscious biases in the moment and work towards undoing them.

Learn how using Contact Theory developed by theorist Gordon Allport can help you to reduce or diminish your unconscious biases.

Let us know what you thought about this episode. Listen to the Compassionate Cultures Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and the Strawberry Words website. 

Many organisations find it tricky to attract ethnic minorities for projects, consultations, jobs, etc… In this episode I share my 5 top tips to consider when embarking on such a task. Make sure you’re taking notes! Learn about common pitfalls, how to change thinking around the term “hard-to-reach” and some of the best ways to find people of a global majority background with whom to connect.

This week’s guest came all the way from Arizona, US. Racial justice expert and founder of 4 Da Hood, Frank Velasquez Jr spoke ‘frankly’ and openly about the challenges faced and powerful techniques used in developing leaders from global majority backgrounds. Listeners learn why ‘asset-based’ language is the way forward in avoiding deficit-laden labels, comparisons to terminology used to describe black and brown people in the U.K. and U.S., avoiding defence-evoking language, and how 4 Da Hood centres joy to counterbalance harmful conversations about discrimination.

Learn more here: https://4dahood.com/

In the immediate aftermath of the recent racist and sexist comments made about the first British Black MP Diane Abbott, this episode was created to help black women process the pain felt and to offer allies ways to support them.

By breaking down the meaning of the term ‘misogynoir’ and sharing key books that share explanations on how black women and often been forgotten in the feminist movement and techniques to find healing and equanimity during difficult times, this episode is a must-listen-to for anyone who is concerned for the welfare of black women.

Let us know what you thought about this episode. Listen to the Compassionate Cultures Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and the Strawberry Words website.

One of the most frequently asked questions during training is: “How can I be an ally?”. Sharing scholar Tema Jon Okun’s 6 R’s of Antiracism, Rebbecca explains in clear terms some of the key actions that can be taken to help racialised people get justice and with the fairness they deserve. This is an essential listen for anyone wanting to adopt an antiracist identity. Let us know what you thought about this episode. Listen to the Compassionate Cultures Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and the Strawberry Words website.

British born Helen Gibson has been living on the beautiful isle of Ireland for over 30 years. In that time, the racial climate has changed. In this episode Helen talks about her experiences, the challenges faced by some racialised people and the effects of the migrant crisis currently taking place in Eire. Listen to the Compassionate Cultures Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and the Strawberry Words website. Tell us what you thought about this episode on Spotify, LinkedIn or Instagram.

Continuing the conversation from Part One, Nathan and Sipho explore the animation industry and its role communities and increasing diversity. Nathan speaks of ‘building bridges’ between communities and creativity, and the potential to address mental health issues. Listen to the Compassionate Cultures Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and the Strawberry Words website. Tell us what you thought about this episode on Spotify, LinkedIn or Instagram.