Diversity Disconnect Podcast

From the proposal phase of this project, Free Rein Associates knew it would specifically look to hire a diverse team that shared the experiences and challenges faced by our research participants. Mallory sits down with the team to share how that decision impacted the project and the difference it made in the lives of each team member.

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Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson

Produced by Megan te Boekhorst

Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C

Funded by the Government of Canada

Please note: this episode does end suddenly and unexpectedly. Due to a production error, the final three questions of this episode were unfortunately unusable. 

Go behind the scenes of the research and hear from the Diversity Disconnect road team!

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With Guests

Desiree Carlson

Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson

Produced by Megan te Boekhorst

Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C

Funded by the Government of Canada

The researchers of Diversity Disconnect sit down to discuss the lessons learned, recommendations put forward, and next steps for creating inclusive, diverse communities in rural and remote regions.

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With Guests

Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson

Produced by Megan te Boekhorst

Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C

Funded by the Government of Canada

The bonds that tie your community together can have a major influence in your success. Knowing who your neighbours are, authentically, and what motivates them can help to strengthen those bonds. And when people, workplaces, and communities allow for that authentic connection,

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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Staring:

Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson

Produced by Megan te Boekhorst

Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C

Funded by the Government of Canada

Success Factors Examined:

For this week’s episode, the team shares the most shocking disconnect between rural employers and the people they hire. We also dive into the importance of workplace environments, the role our financial realities play in our employment success, and the unique challenges faced by rural communities specifically.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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Staring:

Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson

Produced by Megan te Boekhorst

Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C

Funded by the Government of Canada

Success Factors Examined:

Inclusive, equitable diversity in the workplace requires accepting that you’ll experience moments of discomfort. Growth and discomfort often walk hand in hand.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson

Funded by the Government of Canada

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What does it take to find success? Whether you’re a job seeker, employee, employer, or part of a community group, it often comes down to the unique combination of skills available to meet your goals.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

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With Guests

Madeleine Warkentin

Emily White

Cassie Taylor

Desiree Carlson

Staring:

Megan te Boekhorst as Jordan

Diana King as Shane

Peter Bailey as George

Harmony Toth as Alex

Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson

Produced by Megan te Boekhorst

Audio Engineer: Tim McAlpine of CoWork’s Studio C

Funded by the Government of Canada

Success Factors Examined:

After hearing from the diverse residents of Agassiz, Hope, Princeton, Merritt, and Ashcroft, the Diversity Disconnect research team identified 20 factors that influence employment success. Whether you’re a job seeker or employee from an underrepresented group, an employer small or large, or a member of a small, rural community, it’s important to understand how these factors impact your life and the lives of those around you. Empowering yourself with this knowledge will help to improve your local economy, foster inclusive workplaces for all, and spark change for people with diverse abilities and Indigenous Peoples.

In this episode, meet the Diversity Disconnect team: Madeleine, Emily, Cassie, and Desiree. You’ll also be introduced to Jordan, Shane, George, and Alex, the four characters who represent the research participants of Diversity Disconnect.

We’ll also introduce five of the 20 factors that impact workplace success and how they impact employment and the success of rural communities.

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With Guests

Madeleine Warkentin

Staring:

Megan te Boekhorst as Jordan

Hosted by Mallory Tomlinson

Success Factors Examined:

From Free Rein Associates and Life Strategies comes the Diversity Disconnect Podcast. Tasked with exploring the helping and hindering factors in job acquisition and employment maintenance for underrepresented groups, the research team spent six months engaging with five rural B.C. communities. They sought to hear stories of employment success, challenges, and ideas for change from job seekers, employees, employers, and support workers.

This limited series explores the findings of the Diversity Disconnect research and examines the 20 factors that influence employment success. You’ll hear from the research team directly, and you’ll hear real quotes from the research participants they spoke with.

Launching January 8, 2025, you can listen to Diversity Disconnect wherever you find podcasts.

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