Message Master, Tamsen Webster shares powerful ways to communicate and say what they can’t unhear. 

Messager Master, Tamsen Webster discusses the pivotal role of effective messaging in achieving transformational change. She explores the dichotomy of messaging from recent political conventions, and the importance of framing messages positively. Tamsen delves into the science behind persuasion, the necessity of aligning with shared values, and the broader implications of these principles in both personal and professional spheres. The conversation emphasizes the potential of strategic communication to foster meaningful and sustainable change, urging listeners to adopt a more thoughtful and empathetic approach to messaging.

BIO

Part message designer, part English-to-English translator, part magpie, Tamsen Webster helps leaders craft their case for large-scale change. A sought-after speaker and consultant, she’s spent more than 25 years developing the field and practice of persuasive message design, with a particular focus on the principles and processes that build buy-in that lasts.

In addition to her work in and for major organizations such as Harvard Medical School, Fidelity Investments, and Klaviyo, she built and delivers the message design curriculum for Elemental Excelerator, a leading investor in impact startups. She’s a judge and mentor for the Harvard Innovation Labs and a professional advisor at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. She’s also spent over 10 years as the Idea Strategist for one of only nine legacy-level TEDx events and was named to the Thinkers50 Radar in 2022. She published her first book, Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible, in 2021. Her next book, Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change is available in bookstores everywhere in October 2024.

Tamsen was a reluctant marathoner… twice; is a champion ballroom dancer (in her mind); and learned everything she knows about messages, people, and change as a Weight Watchers leader. True story.

She lives in Boston with her husband, two sons, and her two brindle Greyhounds, Hazel and Walnut.

CHAPTERS

00:09:04 How to use Tamsen's book and possible resistance to it.

00:14:00 Have we lost optimism bias?

00:20:34 It's about change communications

00:27:00 Mindset and ego

00:33:45 Finding common ground

00:39:42 Primal beliefs and squandering human potential

00:47:39 Stories in messaging

00:53:02 People are not willing to go back into the machine

00:56:16 Benefits of adult learning

LINKS

Jer Clifton - Primal World Beliefs

Tamsen Webster’s Website

The Ladder of Inference - Chris Argyris and Donald Schoen

Find Your Red Thread by Tamsen Webster

Say What They Can’t Unhear - by Tamsen Webster

Harvard Innovation Labs

The Martin Trust Centre for MIT Entrepreneurship

IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)

Book graphics - Amazon.ca

Other Images and Graphics - Canva

Harvard Innovation Labs logo - Harvard Innovation Labs

MIT Centre logo  - MIT Centre

Jer Clifton - Linkedin

Tamsen Webster headshot - Tamsen Webster

Learn more about and follow Tamsen:

Instagram

Youtube

Twitter

LinkedIn

Website

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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.

Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:

Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.

If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.

If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.

Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast.  Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.

Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests?  Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter. 

And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊

CREDITS

Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin

Production Assistant: Rafael Dona

Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi  / wataboi  

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music  • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]

Organizational Disruptor, Dr. Lauran Star shares her journey from dyslexic student, to trauma medic, to DEI advocate.

Dr. Lauran Star, an organizational disruptor and advocate for neurodiversity and accessibility, shares her journey from being a dyslexic student, to becoming a veteran, trauma medic, and a leading figure in diversity, equity, and inclusion. She discusses the importance of accommodations for neurodivergent individuals, the evolution from equality to equity in the workplace, and how organizations can better support all employees. Lauran emphasizes the need for leaders to recognize and value the unique strengths each employee brings and the business benefits of doing so. The conversation also touches on personal stories, practical solutions, and the importance of authentic leadership in fostering an inclusive environment.

BIO

Dr. Lauran Star understands organizations culture and the impact and challenges of  Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity your organization may be facing and has evidence-based solutions with proven outcomes. ​​She is known for uncovering blind spots to achieve optimal performance and enhanced retention. Dr. Star dives in where others tread lightly yet is insightful, warm, and approachable.

 Dr. Lauran Star has over two decades driving evidence-based inclusion, diversity, and equity in STEM and Healthcare. She has worked with executive/senior leadership, human resource management, and employees with several  Fortune 500 companies; helping them create an inclusive organizational culture that thrives in today’s business.

CHAPTERS

3:45 - How did you come to be an organizational disruptor?

9:30 - Dyslexia diagnosis

18:20 - Why blue paper?

20:40 - Lauran’s history of dyslexia and the authorities’ right to diagnose

24:10 - There’s no such thing as a perfect child

30:22 - The reluctancy to honor accommodations

36:12 - How to make organizations listen?

43:33 - Catering to everyone, not just the majority

45:00 - Equity vs. Equality

49:34 - Why speaking up matters

57:00 - How DEI affects productivity

59:20 - Formula for DEI

LINKS

Evidence Based Inclusion It’s Time to Focus on the Right Needle - by Dr. Lauran Star

Ultranauts Company

Dr. Lauran Star’s Website

IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)

Rajesh Anandan Headshot - Clare Kumar

Clare Kumar Hidden Disabilities pose - Clare Kumar

Hidden Disabilities cards - Clare Kumar

Evidence-Based Inclusion: It’s Time to Focus on the Right Needle - Amazon.ca

Other Images and Video - Canva

Speechify logo - Speechify

Lauran Star photo pose - drlauranstar.com

Kamala Harris - Wiki

Learn more about and follow Lauran:

Twitter

LinkedIn

Website

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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.

Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:

Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.

If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.

If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.

Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast.  Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.

Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests?  Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter. 

And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊

CREDITS

Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin

Production Assistant: Rafael Dona

Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi  / wataboi  

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music  • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]

CEO of Virtual Work Insider, Sacha Connor discusses the challenges of remote work and how distance bias affects professional teams. 

Marketer turned remote work advocate, Sacha Connor, shares about her journey and insights into leading distributed, hybrid, and remote teams. Sacha shares her experiences from working at advertising agencies to leading teams at Clorox and starting Virtual Work Insider in 2018. They discuss the challenges of remote work, including distance bias, creating team agreements, the importance of flexibility, and the necessity of evolving leadership skills for the modern workplace. The conversation also highlights practical solutions for improving productivity and connection within remote teams.

BIO

Sacha Connor is the CEO of Virtual Work Insider, a consultancy that provides training programs and content on how to lead, communicate, collaborate, and build culture in hybrid, distributed, and remote teams. 

Sacha has 18 years of business leadership experience in marketing, sales, and new product innovation roles, including over 13 years of experience leading hybrid & distributed teams while working fully remotely.  

As one of the first remote marketing directors at The Clorox Company, she led brands worth over $250M and was the first fully remote member of the leadership team for a $1 billion business unit. 

Since the launch of Virtual Work Insider in late 2018, VWI has delivered over 300 skills training workshops, executive team sessions, and speaking engagements about hybrid and remote work to audiences of 10 to 1,000+.  VWI has worked with clients that span a range of industries, including Toyota, Sephora, Vanguard, Under Armour, Allstate, Eventbrite, and Optum Health. 

CHAPTERS

05:38  Sacha’s remote work story

08:18 Sacha’s views on remote vs. in-person work

13:10 How leaders reacted to Sacha’s remote work experiment

15:43 Becoming an omnimodal leader 

17:50 Leading remote teams vs. in-person teams

19:32 The value of remote work management skills

22:24 Leadership skills and managing the abstract nature of people

26:47 The importance of communicating preferences

31:31 The mindset shift required to embed connection in work

34:00 Is it necessary to meet in person?

37:10 Building connections continuously

38:53 Focusing on goals and roles and creating team agreements

42:31 Flexibility in omnimodal environments

LINKS

Narnia Westmount

Ep. 1 - The Secret Super Powers of HIghly Sensitive People - with Clare Kumar

Virtual Work Insider

The Clorox Company

Orbit ERG

Dave Ulrich

Invested Leader Program

Hot Topics Playlist

Happy Space Work Style Profile™

Happy Space T-shirts

IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)

Other images and video - Canva

Narnia Image - Clare Kumar

Virtual Work Insider logo - Virtual Work Insider

Orbit logo - Virtual Work Insider - Sacha Connor

The Clorox Company Logo - Wiki

Dave Ulrich - Wiki

T-shirt graphic - Clare Kumar

Learn more about and follow Sacha:

Instagram

Twitter

LinkedIn

Website

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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.

Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:

Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.

If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.

If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.

Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast.  Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.

Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests?  Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter. 

And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊

CREDITS

Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin

Production Assistant: Rafael Dona

Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi  / wataboi  

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music  • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]

CEO of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, Paul White shares his journey so far in forming a global symbol for those with hidden disabilities.

CEO of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, Paul White shares the origin and growth of the Sunflower initiative, which started in 2016 at Gatwick Airport to support people with non-visible disabilities. Paul shares how the Sunflower lanyard has helped individuals, including a mother traveling with her son and a man with dementia who regained his independence. The conversation delves into why the program operates as a for-profit business, supporting inclusion and accessibility worldwide, and the impact it makes on both customers and employees. He also touches on the importance of creating sunflower-friendly environments and the cultural nuances of implementing the program globally.

BIO

CEO, Paul White, is a passionate and dedicated advocate for disability rights, driving real change as the global CEO of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. With an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, accessibility and championing equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities, Paul has a genuine desire to ensure that the wearers of the Sunflower receive the patience, care and understanding they may need throughout their day from whoever they meet, wherever they may travel.

CHAPTERS

00:06:34 Origins of The Sunflower

00:12:40 Is The Sunflower a charity organisation, why or why not?

00:17:27 The Sunflower and Pride

00:19:15 How The Sunflower can help employees

00:23:15 How corporations can use The Sunflower in the workplace

00:25:24 Language and Hidden Disabilities

00:31:02 Sunflower-friendly environments around the world

00:35:00 How companies can become allies of hidden disabilities + the purple pound

00:41:33 Where to find out more about Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

LINKS

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Website

Bayley House, Australia

European Pride Organization Association

The Purple Pound

HDSunflower training video

Zayed Higher

European Pride Organisers Association

Ep. 27 - The Undeniable Value of Neurodiversity - with Theo Smith

Ep. 44 - The Need for Clear Language around Neurodiversity - with Judy Singer

Ep. 49 - The Language of Neurodiversity - with Pasha Marlowe

IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)

Gatwick Airport - Wiki

The Purple Pound logo - This is Me Agency

Sunflower logo - HDSunflower.com

Suflower lanyards - HDSunflower.com

Sunflower

Hamilton Airport image - Hamilton Airport/HDSunflower

HDSunflower countries video - HDSunflower.com

Sunflower Manufacturing images - HDSunflower

HDSunflower training video - HDSunflower.com

Air Canada images - Air Canada

Metrolinx HD Sunflower image - HDSunflower

Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight images - Google Maps

Air Canada footage - Air Canada

Other images and video - Canva

Learn more about and follow Paul:

Instagram

Youtube

Twitter

LinkedIn

Website

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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.

Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:

Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.

If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.

If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.

Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.

Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests? Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter.

And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊

CREDITS

Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin

Production Assistant: Rafael Dona

Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]

Color Expert, Laura Guido-Clark discusses the transformative power of color in design and the emotional and physiological impacts of color in communities and workspaces.

Designer and color expert, Laura Guido-Clark talks about the transformative power of color in design. She discusses how color acts as a conduit for human connection, its physiological impacts, and the influence it has on mood and productivity. Laura shares insights from her work with renowned organizations and her nonprofit, Project Color Corps, which uses color to bring hope and joy to underprivileged school communities. The conversation also covers practical advice for incorporating color into workspaces and the importance of creating environments that respect and nurture human needs.

BIO

Laura Guido-Clark is the world’s foremost color expert, Laura Guido-Clark – their color, materials, and finish. Throughout her twenty-plus year career, Laura has analyzed the conscious and unconscious influences that drive buying decisions. She has been dubbed an 'Experience Consultant' because of her ability to translate those influences into prescient forecasting and concrete applications of color and finish for new products.

In 2017, Laura launched her groundbreaking color methodology called LOVE GOOD COLOR. LOVE GOOD COLOR integrates science and the senses, enabling designers to factor in emotive response when using color. It is a language-based system that facilitates selection confidence and efficacy while simplifying and reducing iterations. The digital tool is currently in development. LOVE GOOD COLOR has been used by designers from various firms including Gensler, IA, Adobe, Rockwell Group, Atlassian, and Studio O+A.

Laura has helped companies such as Herman Miller, HP, Samsung, and Toyota use color and materials on their products that resonate with consumers and succeed in competitive markets. Her textile and pattern design includes work for HBF, Pallas, Carnegie, and FLOR. Laura’s expertise ranges from textiles to consumer products such as automotive, electronics, and major household appliances. Learn more about Laura’s design work at Laura Guido-Clark Design.

In 2011, Laura founded Project Color Corps™, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting urban neighborhoods with color and pattern that impart positive messages of optimism and hope. The organization is now flourishing in four cities across the country.

Laura was honored as the IIDA Northern California Chapter recipient of the 2014 Leadership Award of Excellence. As a result of her expertise, Laura speaks both nationally and internationally on design and the creative process and was an expert design blogger for Fast Company.

CHAPTERS

05:40 Why color is so important in design

08:50 The effect of color on physiology and mood

10:45 Colors in schools

13:51 Punitive colors and the humanity of color

16:04 Project Color Corps and transforming underprivileged schools

21:50 Students’ reactions and impact

23:49 Transforming “grown up” spaces with color

26:30 How leaders can interact with color

31:55 Color dosage and why do certain colors look better on us than others

38:18 The relationship between light and color

43:00 How to achieve a sense of belonging through color

44:50 Bringing personality back to retail environments and logos

48:35 Designing to contrasting preferences

51:39 The importance of programming and Adobe Founders Tower

LINKS

Project Color Corps

Love Good Color

Ep. 37 Exploring Respite, Place Attachment and Hotelling with Ryan Anderson

Ep. 6 How Architecture Affects Human Animals - with Andrea De Paiva

Herman Miller - Laura Guido-Clark

Fast Company - Laura Guido-Clark

Adobe Founders Tower

IMAGE CREDITS

Clare’s childhood and high school photos - Clare Kumar

Adobe Founders Tower - Gensler

Adobe logo - Wiki

Herman Miller logo - Herman Miller

HP logo - Wiki

TD Wallpaper - Clare Kumar

Scotiabank wallpaper - Clare Kumar

Jet Ski photo - Clare Kumar

Car photos - Wiki Commons

Clare’s office - Clare Kumar

Clare’s splurge dress photo - Clare Kumar

Project Color Corps logo - Laura Guido-Clark

Footage/ of Project Color Corps projects and schools - Laura Guido-Clark

Laura’s headshot - Laura Guido-Clark

Other images and videos - Canva

Learn more about and follow Laura Guido-Clark:

Instagram

LinkedIn

Website

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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.

Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:

Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.

If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.

If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.

Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast.  Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.

Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests?  Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter. 

And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊

CREDITS

Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin

Production Assistant: Rafael Dona

Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi  / wataboi  

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music  • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]

President & CEO of Seramount, Subha Barry tells us about her connections with neurodiversity, her widely recognized Autism Intern program, and gives practical advice on how to advance your DEI efforts in today’s corporate world.

A trailblazer in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Subha Barry shares a wealth of insights through her work as President and CEO at Seramount. Barry shares her personal and professional journey from India to the United States, and her pioneering initiatives at Merrill Lynch and Freddie Mac, including her widely recognized Autism intern program at Freddie Mac. Key topics include the importance of embedding DEI into business strategies without relying solely on HR, understanding neurodiversity, and practical ways to create inclusive workplaces. She also gives her take on how she thinks leaders should approach DEI and foster better relationships with employees.

Subha Barry is a C-suite leader and an advisor who brings a unique perspective on the alignment of corporate culture to talent strategy and business results. As a transformational change agent, she has a proven record of identifying and accelerating new business creation, driving sales, and increasing profitability.

Subha is president of Seramount where she drives the firm’s vision, strategy, and business development. Subha joined Working Mother Media (WMM) in 2015 and during her tenure she dramatically improved margins, expanded its portfolio through growth in high-value consulting and learning and development, exponentially grew their client roster, and recruited talented executive leaders to amplify subject matter and functional expertise. In 2021, Subha oversaw the brand’s transformation from WMM to Seramount, a leading strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to building high-performing, inclusive workplaces. Today, Seramount works with 450+ organizations globally, including half of the Fortune 500, to help our partners navigate today’s talent and DEI landscape.

Previously, Subha was senior vice president and chief diversity officer at Freddie Mac, where she served on the firm’s management committee and led their foundation. Prior to her time at Freddie Mac, Subha spent 20+ years at Merrill Lynch as managing director and their first global head of diversity & inclusion where she built their D&I strategy, infrastructure and execution plans from the ground up. She also created a highly successful Multicultural Business Development Group to focus their wealth management business on diverse and multicultural communities bringing in over $8 billion in new assets and $50+ million in annual revenues in just three years. She began her career at the firm as a financial advisor where she was a top 100 advisor among 16,000 in the firm.

Subha is a former adjunct professor at Columbia University’s SIPA, and currently serves on the Boards of SHRM Foundation, Rice 360, Rutgers Cancer Center and the Rutgers Institute of Women’s Leadership. She is also a Board Advisor at PE-owned Snowden Lane Partners. In the past, Subha has served on a variety of Boards as Board Chair, Head of Nominating & Governance, Finance, and HR and DEI Committees.

A native of India, Subha holds a BA from Bombay University and an MBA and MS in Accounting from Rice University. She enjoys golfing, reading poetry and rallying for social change. She has two grown children and lives in Naples, Florida and New Hope, PA with her husband.

CHAPTERS

04:00 Subha’s story and journey in DEI

08:00 Connecting DEI to the business

09:40 Seramount’s initiatives and the focus on neurodiversity

13:00 Multicultural initiatives at Merrill Lynch and relying on HR for talent issues

16:38 Diverse culture shift in Canada

19:00 Subha’s experience with neurodiversity and personal connection with autism

21:40 Freddie Mac’s Autism Internship Program

30:50 Positive examples of DEI initiatives in workplaces and the community

33:00 Kids and their parents being diagnosed with a neurodiverse condition

37:45 How we can think about #flexbility is inclusivity

41:30 Measuring results of DEI initiatives and how it connects to business

45:43 How the Happy Space Work Style Profile fits

47:00 Remembering the individual in discussions around neurodiversity

49:30 How can leaders engage more with DEI

LINKS

Seramount

Freddie Mac

Merrill Lynch

Ep. 41 - Katie Mooney - How DEI Efforts Must Change to Have Maximum Impact

Wegmans

Freddie Mac Neurodiversity Awareness

Freddie Mac Autism Intern Program

Working Mother Media 

Happy Space Inclusivitees

Happy Space Work Style Profile

IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)

Working Mother Media Logo - Youtube

Working Mother Magazine - Wiki

Freedie Mac Logo - Freddiemac.com

Merrill Lynch Logo - ML.com

Seramount Logo - Seramount.com

Subha Barry Headshot - Subha Barry

Other Images and Video - Canva

Learn more about and follow Subha:

Twitter

LinkedIn

Website

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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.

Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:

Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.

If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.

If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.

Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast.  Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.

Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests?  Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter. 

And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊

CREDITS

Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin

Production Assistant: Rafael Dona

Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi  / wataboi  

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music  • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]

Negotiation Expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos shares how adopting a few negotiation strategies can lead to better relationships in business and life.

Negotiation Expert, Fotini Iconomopoulos dives deep into the art of negotiation. Throughout the conversation, Fotini shares insights from her extensive experience running negotiation workshops and reveals the top challenges people experience when learning how to negotiate and how applying these strategies can actually improve relationships. She offers actionable steps for overcoming these barriers like the importance of preparation, cooperative negotiation tactics, emotional regulation, and asking the right questions. Fotini also explores the bias between men and women in the workplace when it comes to negotiation and provides real life examples. She also shares her own story about needing to go to the emergency room and how negotiation literally saved her life.

BIO

For over a decade, Fotini Iconomopoulos has been the person that Fortune 50 companies call to help them through their high stakes negotiations or train them to upgrade their negotiation, communication and persuasion skills. Today she spends most of her time keynote speaking on negotiation, communication, leadership and conflict management, and offering her experience to meaningful non-profit initiatives. She is regularly featured on TV & podcast media and has been quoted in numerous global publications including HBR, Forbes, CNN, CNBC, and Business Insider.

HarperCollins noticed her frequent media appearances and asked to write her first, now best-selling, book “Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want”which launched to critical acclaim and praise as some of “The Best Leadership Advice from Books By Women” (Globe & Mail 2021).

When not with clients, she occasionally returns to the classroom as an instructor of MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business, where she completed her MBA, as well as guest lectures at universities all over the globe.

After a decade of entrepreneurship in retail, Fotini refined her negotiation skills in the corporate world working for giants like L’Oreal before management consulting. She created a successful negotiation advisory practice for another global firm before starting her own, guiding clients through high-stakes scenarios in all industries.

Having overcome significant gender adversity early in her career, Fotini is passionate about helping people develop the confidence to take on challenges, with a particular interest in empowering women & disadvantaged groups through various non-profit initiatives.  In 2018, she expanded to educating adolescent girls through an empowerment camp experience, to start building their confidence and resilience early, a passion she continues to pursue.

She’s been honored by NextUp (formerly Network of Executive Women), whom she serves as a regional advisor for their only Canadian chapter, with a National Inclusion award; The Greek America Foundation as one of their Top 40 under 40; and has been nominated for the Women of Influence RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards multiple times.

CHAPTERS

05:12 Challenges surrounding asking for what you want

08:16 Privilege in negotiation, the on-ramp vs. the stairs

12:09 Emotional regulation in negotiation

16:58 Labelling in negotiation

19:40 Using questions to self-advocate in high pressure situations

22:14 Mirroring in corporate environments

25:20 How to know when to leave a negotiation situation

31:13 Rehearsing for negotiations

34:22 Likeability in negotiation and how to better connect with others

 40:50 How Fotini turned a hospital visit into a negotiation and succeeded

LINKS

Say Yes Get More by Fotini Iconomopoulos

Fotini Iconomopolous’ Website

Phil M. Jones’ Website

Ep. 50 - Conduit for Compassion - the Sunflower, Brene Brown, & WorkHuman 2024 - wth Clare Kumar

Ep. 30 - Creating a Speak-Up Culture - with Stephen Shedletsky

IMAGE CREDITS

David Bowie Screenshot - MTV

Fotini in the hospital photo - Fotini Iconomopoulos

Fotini lecturing students - Fotini Iconomopoulos

Fotini lecturing students 2 - Fotini Iconomopoulos

Say Less, Get More book graphic - Amazon

Paul M. Jones - LinkedIn

Other images/video - Canva

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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.

Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:

Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.

If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.

If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.

Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast.  Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.

Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests?  Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter. 

And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊

CREDITS

Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin

Production Assistant: Rafael Dona

Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi  / wataboi  

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music  • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]

Productivity expert and executive coach, Clare Kumar reveals her new job, outlines the Total Team Work Program, recaps her experience and shares insights from Brené Brown’s keynote at WorkHuman 2024.

Clare Kumar is a productivity expert and executive coach who focuses on the intersection where productivity meets inclusivity in workplaces and organizations. In this episode, she talks about her new job as Regional Director of Hidden Disabilities Canada (hdsunflower.com). In addition, Clare gives an update and outlines her program, Happy Space Total Team Work, where leaders and their teams co-create their future of work and explains how the Happy Space Work Style Profile is an integral part of this program. The episode covers the Workhuman 2024 conference and Clare shares her experience and takeaways from speakers such as Baratunde Rafiq Thurston, Esther Perel, and Brené Brown. 

CHAPTERS

04:25 Clare’s late autism diagnosis

07:58  the Sunflower and Clare’s new job

12:00 New book, Ask Already and the Happy Space Work Style Profile

15:25  Sharing MS diagnosis

18:18  Happy Space Total Teamwork Program

20:15  Workhuman 2024 highlights

22:23  Being comfortable with silence and “The Culture Map” by Erin Meyer

24:22  Barbie Brewer and Building your asynchronous muscle + Vanice Hayes and ERG’s

28:20  Baratunde Rafiq Thurston - Understanding power and its value

29:15 Hustle and grind, and the importance of weaving in personal priorities

33:10  Speakers: Gloria Goins, Peter Danzig and Kamille Washington

37:50  A thank you from Happy Space Podcast

38:40  Brené Brown highlights and how AI ties into HR

41:50  Brené Brown and the epidemic of loneliness

43:55  “I do like humanity, I’m not crazy about people in general” - Brené Brown

45:00  Brené Brown and shame triggers in the workplace

46:03  Brené Brown and grounded confidence

LINKS

Hidden Disabilities

Hdsunflower.com

WorkHuman 2024

The Message of You by Judy Carter

Ep. 45 - Melanie Deziel - Unmasking - Late Autism Diagnosis in Women

Ep. 46 - Ludmila Praslova - Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity at Work

The Canary Code by Ludmila Praslova

Robbie Samuels’ Website

Ep. 30 - Stephen Shedletsky - Creating a Speak-Up Culture

Speak-Up Culture by Stephen Shedletsky

Happy Space Total Team Work Program

Happy Space Work Style Profile

Happy Space Hot Topics on Youtube

The Culture Map by Erin Meyer

Baratunde Rafiq Thurston’s Website

Barbie Brewer’s Website

SHRM Conference

Gloria Goins’ Speaker Info

Peter Danzig Website

Kamille Washington LinkedIn Profile

Ep. 41 - Katie Mooney - How DEI EFforts Must Change to Have Maximum Impact

Napo Podcast - Stand Out

Esther Perel’s Website

This QR Code Kills Kittens by Scott Stratten

UnMarketing by Scott Stratten

UnSelling by Scott Stratten

IMAGE CREDITS (see images on Youtube video)

Hidden Disabilities logo - HdSunflower.com

Hidden Disabilities card - HdSunflower.com

AIr Canada photo - CNW Group/Air Canada

Metrolinx photo - Anthony Ascenzi/Metrolinx

WorkHuman 2024 logo - Workhuman

Brene Brown at Workhuman 2024 - Workhuman

Brene Brown at Workhuman 2024 close up - Workhuman

Judy Carter headshot - LinkedIn

The Message of You book graphic - themessageofyou.com

The Canary Code Book graphic - Penguin Random House Canada

Robbie Samuels headshot - RobbieSamuels.com

Speak-Up Culture book graphic - Amazon

Happy Space Total Teamwork Program

Happy Space Work Style Profile

Erin Meyer photo - Workhuman

The Culture Map book graphic - Amazon

Barbie Brewer photo - Workhuman

Rafael Dona headshot - Rafael Dona

Vanice Hayes photo - Workhuman

Dell logo - Wiki

Baratunde Rafiq Thurston photo - Workhuman

Brene Brown headshot - LinkedIn

SHRM 2023 logo - SHRM

Gloria Goins headshot - LinkedIn

Peter Danzig headshot - LinkedIn

Kamille Washington headshot - LinkedIn

Napo Podcast logo - NapoPodcast.com

Esther Perel headshot - Wiki

Scott Stratten headshot - LinkedIn

UnMarketing book graphic - Amazon

This QR Code Kills Kittens book graphic - Amazon

Learn more about and follow guest(s):

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Youtube

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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.

Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:

Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.

If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.

If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.

Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast.  Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.

Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests?  Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter. 

And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊

CREDITS

Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin

Production Assistant: Rafael Dona

Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi  / wataboi  

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music  • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]

Pasha Marlowe, neuroinclusion expert speaks about the evolution of language surrounding neurodiversity and clarifies terms like neuroqueer, disorder, gender, and impaired.

In this episode of the Happy Space Podcast, Clare Kumar interviews Pasha Marlowe, a neuroinclusion advocate. The discussion delves into the importance of language in fostering inclusivity in neurodiverse spaces. They explore terms such as 'neurodiverse,' 'neuroqueer' and 'neuro spicy,' and emphasize the significance of personal agency in identity. The conversation also touches on the intersectionality of these terms with disability, gender, and cultural contexts. Pasha highlights the importance of inclusive design and creating spaces where everyone can feel they belong.

Pasha Marlowe, MFT (she/they) received her masters in marriage and family therapy in 1996, way back when "Macarena" was the hit song and now you can't get that song out of your head.

Since then, she has focused on working as a coach with neurodivergent individuals and couples, specifically those who identify as ADHD, Autistic, AuDHD, or Dyslexic. They especially enjoy working with neurodivergent couples who are looking for help with communication, sex/intimacy, betrayal recovery, RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria), LGBTQIA+ issues, or PTSD.

She lives in Portland, Maine with her youngest child, her ex-husband, and two doodles.

CHAPTERS

4:40 What is Neurodiversity and Neurodivergency?

8:12 Why Clare is Neurospicy?

12:40 Language surrounding physical and invisible disabilities

18:18 Avoiding body trauma in medical system

21:21  Medical trauma for LGBTQ+ identifying people

25:08  Kassiane Asasumasu’s work and lack of sources for Neurodivergency

27:15 Neurodistinct and new words emerging, neurobelonging and neurological safety

34:27 Inclusive design vs. Universal design

38:44 Interpreters and accessibility

40:52  Gatekeeping in Neurodivergent language

46:34  Neuroqueering

47:57 Sources for further research into Neurodiversity

54:15 Organizations realizing they need to be aware of Neurodiversity

LINKS

Neurobelonging Media Kit

Pasha Marlowe’s Website

My Next Husband Will Be a Lesbian by Pasha Marlowe

Neuroqueering Podcast

Book a Call with Pasha

Brené Brown Quote Source

Ep. 34 - Lisa Whited - Redesigning Work for People and the Planet

Ep. 46 - Ludmila Praslova - Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity at Work

The Canary Code by Ludmila Praslova

Ep. 44 - Judy Singer - The Need for Clear Language Surrounding Neurodiversity 

Kassiane Asasumasu’s Wiki Page

Sonny Jane Wise

We’re All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise

Dr. Nick Walker

Neuroqueer Heresies by Dr. Nick Walker

Dr. Megan Neff

Divergent Conversations Podcast

@ngwagwa

Maureen Dunne

The Neurodiversity Edge by Maureen Dunne

Jamie Shields

IMAGE CREDITS

Jamie Shields photo - LinkedIn

Maureen Dunne photo - LinkedIn

@ngwagwa photo - Instagram

The Neurodiversity Edge book - Amazon

Divergent Conversations Podcast - divergentpod.com

Dr. Megan Neff photo - Dr. Megan Neff

Dr. Nick Walker photo - Dr. Nick Walker

Neuroqueer Heresies book - Amazon

Sonny Jane Wise - LinkedIn

We’re All Neurodiverse book - Amazon

Tracy Chapman - Wikipedia

Kassiane Asasumasu photo - LeakyCon

Brené Brown - Wikipedia

The Canary Code - Amazon

Glassdoor Logo - Glassdoor.com

Other images and video - Canva

Learn more about and follow Pasha:

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Youtube

LinkedIn

Website

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Highly sensitive executive coach and productivity catalyst, Clare Kumar, explores the intersection of productivity and inclusivity exploring how we can invite the richest contribution from all through improvements in design and culture. She works bottom-up - coaching individuals in sidestepping burnout and cultivating sustainable performance, and top-down – working with leaders to design inclusive performance thereby inviting teams to reach their full potential. As a speaker, Clare mic-drops “thought balms” in keynotes and workshops, whether virtual or in-person. She invites connection through her online community committed to designing sustainable and inclusive performance, the Happy Space Pod. Why? Because everyone deserves a Happy Space.

Believing that productivity is personal, the podcast is produced in a variety of formats so you can enjoy it in the medium you prefer:

Listen to the audio right here or on your fave podcast platform.

If you prefer to watch video, check out the episode on YouTube. And look for the Shorts playlist for clips.

If you prefer to read, please see the transcript below.

Ready to learn more, or want to find out more about coaching with Clare or hiring her for your next engaging event? Contact Clare here.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a heartfelt review as this will help other listeners discover the podcast. Please invite your colleagues, friends, and family to listen as well. Together we can design a more inclusive world where everyone can make their richest contribution.

Want to learn more about Clare and/or her guests? Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter.

And don't forget, everyone (including YOU) deserves a Happy Space. 😊

CREDITS

Audio and Video Editing: Jaclyn Enchin

Production Assistant: Rafael Dona

Song Credit: Cali by Wataboi / wataboi

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Music promoted by FDL Music • Cali - Wataboi · [Copyright-free Music]

In this episode Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, founding physician and well-being expert takes us through the seven types of rest, how to know which one you need, and the gifts that come from a well-rested life.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, founding physician and well-being expert tells us why rest is about more than just sleep and how by through the seven types of rest, you can not only reset your battery, but enjoy a more fulfilling life. Dr. Dalton-Smith takes us through her journey of her own story of burnout and how she made adjustments after realizing that living a successful life full of stress and “producing” wasn’t as important as her own well-being. She gets into the relationship between sleep and rest, the science behind sleep, and other factors that impact everyday rest. She explains how scientific research and her unique view on spirituality has informed the seven types of rest in her book, Sacred Rest.

Trigger Warning: We talk briefly about suicide in this show. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for mental health assistance. In Canada, dial 988. If there is immediate risk, dial 911. For resources where you are, here is a list of global mental health resources:

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_resources

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, CNN Health, and TED.com. She is the author of numerous books including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. Over 250,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. Learn more about Dr. Saundra at DrDaltonSmith.com.

4:04  Empathy and compassion in the conversation about rest

5:33  Secrets of the well-rested

8:36  Pushing back on culture to claim what we need

11:38  Saundra’s personal burnout journey

16:34  The relationship between rest and sleep

20:41  How technology is affecting our rest routines

22:47  Regulating breaks for work sessions and workshops

26:50  Mental-exhaustion, and why it’s so common now

30:40  Increased stimulation in the world and how it’s affecting rest for sensitive people

34:16  How do we find quiet in a noisy world?

36:26  Increasing productivity and connection in conferences and workshops

37:53  Saundra's view of spirituality and how it ties into rest

41:22  How atheists view spirituality

42:30  Next steps for experiencing more rest, Sacred Rest and Restquiz.com

LINKS

Dr. Saundra-Dalton Smith’s Website

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s Personal Rest Retreats

RestQuiz.com

Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra-Dalton Smith

National Speakers Association

IMAGE CREDITS

Gaylord Hotel - Wiki

NSA logo - NSA Speaker.org

Sacred Rest book - Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Other images and video - Canva

Learn more about and follow Saundra:

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