Inscribing Inclusion

Inscribing Inclusion

By Jocelyn ArmstrongSociety & Culture
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Inscribing Inclusion episodes

  • Neurodiversity: A Different Way of Thinking

    Neurodiversity impacts the way an individual processes and sees the world. Our friends, relatives, and neighbors on the autism spectrum contribute to the world in multiple ways. In this episode, we'll hear from a young man on the autism spectrum and the founders of Bridgeway Academy.

    To learn more about Bridgeway Academy, visit http://bridgewayohio.org/.

    Watch Atypical on Netflix or The Good Doctor on CBS.

    Read Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin or The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

    37 min
  • DEI Vetting

    Gain practical tips on hiring a DEI professional or being hired as a DEI professional. This is an overview based on my experience and what I've read. If you'd like recommendations, email me at [email protected]

    42 min
  • A Guide to Starting the DEI Journey

    These suggestions are based on my observations and things I’ve learned over time. This is about making DEI part of your life and your organization's culture. This is about the long game and intentional interactions.

    • Mosaic Education Network 
    • Codeswitch podcast
    • Latino USA
    • PBS


      • 58 min
    • Connecting the Dots: Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Intentional Engagement

      Jocelyn and Bill Nolan discuss mentorship, sponsorship, and generally being decent human beings. Intentionality and human connection are key to creating the inclusive work spaces we want. While the chat focuses primarily on the legal industry, the challenges and lessons are applicable in many spaces. 

      For more information on our guest and organizations mentioned in the show.

      Bill Nolan https://btlaw.com/en/people/william-nolan

      GELI - Gender Equity in the Legal Industry 

      Women's Fund of Central Ohio Gender By Us Toolkit https://www.womensfundcentralohio.org/genderbyus/

      59 min
    • Breaking Bread: The Power of Intentional Conversations

      Why does it seem like everyone has stopped listening? People talk over and around each other but rarely to each other. So much can be learned by engaging in meaningful conversation. 

      Jocelyn chats with her friends Rob and Joe, co-founders of Breaking Bread: Let's Talk. Breaking Bread is a grassroots organization with the mission of encouraging intentional conversation to gain understanding and rooted in respect. 

      Check out Breaking Bread online:

      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl8ttOhw0RYzGEHEE-pYWUQ

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316444372073637/

      IG: breakingbread_letstalk 

      50 min
    • Inclusive Activism and Advocacy

      In this episode, we discuss the connection between activism, advocacy, and inclusion. We all have a role in making the world a better place. Today's guest share the importance of community and how to intentionally create spaces where humanity is honored. 

      Learn more about our guests and the organizations mentioned during the show.

      Jasmine Ayers

      Insta: @jasmineandretti

      Twitter: @ayres4columbus

      Cohear

      Karen Hewitt (Pronouns: Ze/Hir/Hirs and She/Her/Hers)

      Insta: @love4lifekmh; @theohiorestcollective

      Twitter: @CuriousK11

      The Ohio Rest Collective

      Molly Shack

      Insta: @mollyshack

      Ohio Organizing Collaborative

      @ohorganizing

      1 hr 3 min
    • Lessons of Liberation Part 2 - Pride
      For the month of June, Inscribing Inclusion is featuring Lessons of Liberation. Liberation is he act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; it’s a release. This short series is a primer to pique interests and encourage you to learn more.
      Pride documentary - FX
      Pride: The Celebration and the Struggle by Robin Stevenson
      Images of Modern America: LGBTQ Columbus by Ken Schneck and Shane McClelland
      The Days of Good Looks: The Prose and Poetry of Cheryl Clarke, 1980-2005
      Zami by Audre Lorde
      Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde
      25 min
    • Lessons of Liberation Part 1 - Juneteenth
      ***Update: after the original airing of this episode, the U.S. government declared Juneteenth a federal holiday.***For the month of June, Inscribing Inclusion is featuring Lessons of Liberation. Liberation is he act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; it’s a release. This short series is a primer to pique interests and encourage you to learn more.
      Resources
      What is Juneteenth?
      On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed
      NPR Fresh Air 
      Juneteenth Worldwide Celebration
      National Museum of African American History & Culture
      Corporate Promises to Fight Racial Injustice
      25 min
    • Marginalized People Need DEI Training Too

      Do marginalized groups express bias? How can we help people learn and embrace inclusion while acknowledging their pain? In this episode we explore the role of oppression and the importance of humanity.

      Jocelyn is joined by Demia Kandi of Significance for a conversation about authenticity, ownership, and curiosity. 

      https://www.yoursignificance.com/

      43 min
    • Why Can’t We Be Friends?
      How diverse is your friend group? Do you discuss what makes you unique? Do you talk about weighty issues or keep it on the surface?
      Jocelyn is joined by Anna, Bonnie, Dianna, and Keesha to discuss their similarities, acknowledge diversity, and navigate friendship. 
      Note: The views expressed by the panel are their personal thoughts and should not be attributed to their employers or professional organizations.
      They are speaking to their individual lived experiences and learning. For further learning:
      The Model Minority Myth
      Rainbow Coalition
      57 min

    About Inscribing Inclusion

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    Hoping to make a mark and help create a more inclusive society.