DiversiTea

Special episode alert!!! Today we are joined by the legend Cheryl Miller, a Basketball Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist, 3x Naismith Player of the Year, and ceiling raiser! It is not every day you get to hear from such an influential figure, so tune in and enjoy your daily cup of Tea!

Brandy Labinjo is a successful businesswoman, currently serving as the Leader of Executive Operations Support at Arizona Public Service (APS). Join us today to find out more about her journey, her experience with diversity and inclusion, and some tidbits about how she helps APS keep the lights on throughout Arizona!

Robert Rowell is a widely-recognized professional in the business/sports fields. Perhaps, his most famous tenure was as the President of the NBA team Golden State Warriors. In this valuable sit-down, Mr. Rowell shares valuable insights and opinions on the current situation of the league and sports in general. As a part of the Breaking Barrierz team, Robert dedicates a lot of his time to diversity and inclusion efforts. Tune in to this entertaining and informative episode!

Happy Women's History Month! Today, we sat down with Neda Barrie, the Faculty Chair for the Sports & Entertainment business program at GCU! Neda has extensive experience in the business/sports field, spending over 20 years in NBA and WNBA including tenures with the Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, and Phoenix Mercury. Join us today to learn more about what it took to make it in such a male-dominant industry and how Neda contributed to improvements in the field. Lopes Up!

Happy Black History Month! Today, we are joined by Khalid, a GCU alumnus who shares his experience as an African American joining the healthcare field. From representation on the field to sources of motivation, Khalid shines a light on his accomplishments and challenges on his way to conquer his dream. Enjoy your daily sip of tea and Lopes Up!

Join us on World Adoption Day to hear the incredible stories of Jess and Hannah! On this special occasion, we'll be talking about the adoption process, their experiences, and how to better support that community. Lopes up!

Join us today to learn more about the Hispanic celebration of Día de los Muertos! We are joined by Daniela Chavira, a GCU student leader who is very knowledgeable on the topic. Let us know if you learned anything new in this spooky episode!

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Today, we are joined by Nick, a member of our Multicultural Office team who comes to share some of his experiences along with his perspective on the topic. While neither of us claims to be an expert, we had a great conversation and discussed how impactful this celebration and Hispanic culture in general is to American society. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your daily cup of tea!

In today's episode, we invited a very special guest. Roman is a previous Multicultural Office student-leader who lived in Ukraine for 10 years and still has family and friendship ties in the area. In the midst of so much grief and political controversy caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Roman was able to provide valuable insights and opinions on the subject and its ramifications. Tune in to learn more about this conflict that has left the world speechless.