In this episode, UCA OTD students tackle diversity, cultural humility, and generational awareness in occupational therapy. Joined by Dr. Letitia Gaither-Davis (Therapeutic Focus), they discuss:

• Why there are no occupations without culture and how humility deepens client care
• What generational trends reveal about leadership, motivation, and work–life balance
• How inclusive practice shapes access within the Iron Triangle of healthcare

Through personal stories, fieldwork examples, and a few powerful one-liners, this episode invites you to reflect, self-check, and lead with empathy in every space you enter.

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