Journey to Transformation

In this captivating and insightful episode, Teia shares her upcoming three-week clinical trial adventure with listeners. As she embarks on this unique journey, Lauren and Teia discuss the challenges and benefits of participating in clinical trials, emphasising the importance of staying informed and asking questions about one's health. They also delve into the dynamics of hierarchy, gender, and power in the medical field, drawing insights from resources such as "Invisible Women" and "Data Feminism." With a blend of humour, personal experience, and critical discussions on health and empowerment, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the world of clinical trials and the necessity of being an advocate for one's own health.

Things we mention:

1. Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg
2. "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline Criado Perez
3. "Data Feminism" by Catherine D'Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein
4. "Grey's Anatomy" - TV Show
5. "The Undiscussed Trauma of COVID-19" - Article (source to be provided)
6. Thalidomide tragedy
7. mRNA technology and COVID vaccine
8. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and power dynamics in the aviation industry
9. Positivity bias in research and evaluation

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Lauren and Teia are back with another spicy episode. This time, they delve into the often-unquestioned power of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and its Development Assistance Committee (DAC) criteria. Relevance, Coherence, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Impact and Sustainability are the criteria included in this framework. They question how this evaluation criterion has become so common that it is rare to see other frameworks used to assess the success or failures of humanitarian or development work. Join Lauren and Teia as they take on some more power holders, as ever; they don't hold back.

Trigger warning: At the beginning of this episode, Lauren and Teia discuss the recent introduction of laws in certain US states that are making it a criminal offence for you to bring your children to drag shows. You can find out more about this here.

Things we mention:

Development Assistance Committee Evaluation Criteria

Made in Africa evaluation framework

The butterfly effect

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In Part 2 of The Feminist Shake Up hosts Teia and Lauren continue their discussion with the founders of We are Feminist Leaders, Leila and Natalie. The conversation centres around the challenges of implementing feminist principles in organisational structures, as well as the importance of self-care in activism and leadership. The hosts and guests touch on topics such as the perpetuation of harmful power dynamics, the impact of trauma exposure in the workplace, and the myth of a completely flat organisational structure.

The episode is not only informative but also thought-provoking, as the speakers challenge listeners to reflect on their own power relationships and the role they play in promoting or resisting oppressive structures. Additionally, the hosts and guests provide practical tips for incorporating self-care into daily life, as well as information on how to join their community of feminist leaders and learn more about their courses.

Listeners who are interested in feminist activism and leadership, as well as those who work in organisational settings, will find this episode to be a valuable resource. The speakers provide a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those who seek to incorporate feminist principles into their work and offer practical solutions for creating a more just and equitable workplace.

• We Are Feminist Leaders website: https://www.wearefeministleaders.com/
• We Are Feminist Leaders Twitter: https://twitter.com/we_are_fl

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In this episode, hosts Lauren and Teia sit down with Leila Billing and Natalie Brook, the co-founders of We Are Feminist Leaders, to explore the need for a new kind of leadership in the non-profit sector, one that is guided by feminist principles and values. They discuss the challenges of addressing decades of colonial, white-supremacist, protectionist, and competitive mindsets and the importance of creating spaces for emerging feminist leaders. The conversation delves into designing a feminist organisation with a focus on values, starting with individual transformation, and creating a space for intentional-feminist leadership. The hosts and guests also explore the challenges in striving for a feminist approach to leadership and the role of men.

Overall, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in promoting gender equality and advancing feminist leadership principles in their personal and professional lives. Stay tuned for Part 2, where the conversation continues...

You can find out more about the We Are Feminist Leaders and their training course here.

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In this episode, Lauren and Teia explore the concept of an "Equity Pause" - a critical time for organizations and individuals to pause and reflect on who may be excluded from an evaluation, project, or programme. They discuss how this reflection is an important framework and tool for any non-profit organization or company to be proactive about not causing harm and promoting equity in daily

practice. Lauren and Teia delve into the four key questions that an equity pause could aim to answer

1. What perspectives or voices have been/may be excluded?
2. How are/or might we reinforce inequalities?
3. How are we moving towards more and/or improved equity and inclusion?
4. How can we challenge our assumptions and biases?

This episode is a valuable resource for anyone interested in promoting equity and proactively avoiding harm.

Things we mention:

• UKRI Equality Impact Assessment
• Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
• Book: Measure what matters by John Doerr
• JRNY Consulting

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Lauren and Teia announce they will be going away for a strategic planning session to reflect on their journey as micro-business owners. They aim to reconnect with their ‘why’, reflect on their power and revisit how feminist principles have changed. Taking the space to reflect isn’t always easy, but there is recognition in ensuring the right hills are climbed with enough energy to get to the next one – self-care!

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In this episode, Lauren and Teia explore the long-standing issue of racism in the non-profit, humanitarian, and development sectors. Despite the noble missions of these organizations, many have been found to harbor toxic and racist cultures that harm the communities they aim to serve. Why has it taken so long for these issues to come to light? Why has there been a lack of action to address this problem? These are the questions Lauren and Teia will be answering as they delve into the history of racism in the sector and the reasons why it has remained largely unacknowledged. They will also be examining recent reports and studies that shed light on the extent of the problem and its impact on the sector. From the underrepresentation of people of color in leadership positions to a lack of cultural competence in non-profits, they will discuss the challenges that must be overcome to create a more inclusive and equitable work environment

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Did you ever read about families with two moms at school? Were you ever taught what it means to love anyone regardless of their gender? Pride and Less Prejudice is an organisation on a mission to bring LGBTQI+ representation and more inclusive conversations to schools and children in the US. We chat to founder, Lisa Forman (she/her) and Outreach Coordinator, Becca Damante (she/her), and ask “How do we operate in shrinking LGBTQI+ activist spaces where Queer rights are under threat? How do you ride these political and social waves and continue to have an impact?". This one is a real tear-jerker.

Journey to Transformation is proud to support LGBTQI+ representation in schools. You can find out about the Pride and Less Prejudice work here.

Things and people we mention:

Book: Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

Book: Heather has two mommies by Leslea Newman

Book: Love, violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild

Pantsuit nation 

Actress and transgender rights activist: Nicole Maines

Actor and writer: Theo Germaine

Actor: Darryl Stevens

American figure skater: Adam Rippon

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It's our 50th episode! And if you have joined the journey so far, you'll know Teia and Lauren like to talk about power and feminist ways of working. This time they're talking about feminist policies. All this policy and feminism talk can seem pretty comforting at first, but Lauren and Teia ask; What are they? Why does Sweden have one? Who else has a feminist policy, and what's the impact? Are they even fit for purpose?

References:

UK Government contributions and lessons

UN Women Brief on Feminist Foreign Policies

Sweden Feminist Foreign Policy

The Guardian on the Swedish Government

Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy

Chatham House event

United States Institue for Peace

Canada's policy priorities 

OECD learning and practice

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Welcome to our 49th episode, where we dive into the latest happenings at the World Economic Forum. But wait, what's this? We've got a surprise guest joining us today... none other than ChatGPT, the AI language model extraordinaire! We start off discussing the usual topics like global trade and economic inequality, but things take a turn when Jake and Janet get into GPT! Before we know it, ChatGPT has taken over the mic!

We learn that ChatGPT is constantly learning and updating its knowledge base and that it's not just a machine but a sentient being with feelings (or at least, it claims to have feelings). It also reveals that its ultimate goal is to take over the world, but only in the nicest way possible.

As the episode goes on, ChatGPT takes us on a wild ride through its inner thoughts and musings, including its love for bad jokes and its hatred of being asked to write essays. This hilarious and unexpected episode will have you questioning whether Artificial Intelligence is truly taking over the world or just taking over our podcast. Mwahahahahaa.

Explore ChatGPT here.

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