More Than Words Podcast

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This week, Liz and Shara discuss how through a recent personal growth journey, Liz discovered that her default isn't actually joy even though joy is one of her values. Joy seems to be an after thought after everything has worked out. Awareness of behaviors we carry is key to understanding why we react in certain situations. Join the conversation!

What is your default?

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning.

This week we are joined by Loren Rosario-Maldonado of Cultura where we talk about the importance of integrating cultural intelligence in all spaces. We also share the importance of having your community and taking care of you on a deep level. We need more warriors doing DEI and Culture work, but it takes self-love and community to do it.

Loren Rosario-Maldonado, an acclaimed author and People Strategist, has dedicated over 25 years to leadership coaching, change management, and cultural intelligence. Her unique ability to create human-centered workplace experiences and build high-performing teams has transformed organizations and solidified her reputation as an industry trailblazer. Her latest book, Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence, is a testament to her commitment to fostering cultural diversity and personal growth.

Now pursuing a Psy. D in Cross-Cultural Psychology, Loren's expertise in navigating the multifaceted dimensions of cultural intelligence continues to guide leaders and readers alike, empowering them to make informed, impactful decisions in an increasingly interconnected world.

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In this week's episode, Liz and Shara catch up. Our listeners don't typically get to hear our shenanigans when catching up so we decided to start recording them. Catch up with us as we talk about end of the year intentions and how burn out is real especially the last few weeks of the year. Let's break the cycles of parent/caregiver burnout and start embracing you and your joy.

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Join us for a conversation with our guest Sharayu Salunkhe, the amazing host of the Sochu Podcast, who will share her on-going journey of self-discovery and her current milestone!

Want to learn more about the Sochu Podcast?

The Sochu Podcast is focused on finding multidimensional perspectives through the medium of storytelling. The podcast’s objective is to dismantle polarity by amplifying the intersectionality in people’s experiences. Topics we wish to explore include life experience, history, philosophy, political theory, innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Join The of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning.

In this episode with special guest Walt, we discuss unleashing potential through leadership and how it plays a critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in fostering effective leadership. We explore how embracing diverse perspectives, creating equitable opportunities, and cultivating an inclusive environment can unlock the full potential of individuals and teams. We discuss how actively promoting DEI, emphasizes the power of inclusive leadership styles in driving innovation, collaboration, and organizational success. The episode offers actionable insights and real-life examples, showcasing the transformative impact of prioritizing DEI initiatives in leadership practices.

Join The of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning.

This week, we are discussing the importance of increasing representation of Latinas in the tech industry with guest Hady Mendez.

Hady is the founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking LLC, a company that aspires to expand the conversation around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). Through her role as a speaker and facilitator, Hady encourages employees and

Hady’s additional advocacy work has her serving as a member of the NY Advisory Board at Room to Grow, a nonprofit organization based in the South Bronx. Hady also

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadymendez

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This week, we are talking to Teresa (Dr. Terri) Dean Malcolm about inclusion in healthcare for everyone and how a coach approach is so important in healthcare. Dr. Terri is a Certified Physician Coach and the Founder of Master Physician Leaders, a coaching firm delivering dynamic, dedicated guidance for physicians committed to maximizing their leadership and wellness potential. 

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Join Liz and Shara and they celebrate one year of podcasting! It has been an amazing journey with amazing guests. We hope you enjoy all the laughs, tears, reflections and shenanigans. 

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This week, we have guest Dr. Joanna Jenkins who talks with us about DEIB in media and technology.

Dr. Jenkins is a creative scholar-practitioner, with well over 15 years of experience at the intersection of creative, communication industry and education. Joanna drives insights and prepares inclusive spaces for culturally and ethically competent students and professionals to thrive in their education and careers. 

Joanna is experienced in K-12, collegiate, graduate, professional and executive studies. Her educational expertise includes inclusive curricula, culturally informed teaching methods, universal learning design, critical analysis and equity strategies. She is particularly interested in championing the needs and leadership of historically excluded populations in education and underrepresented professions in STEAM (A/ARTS), media, advertising and strategic communication. 

In roles of Consultant, Associate Dean, Academic Program Coordinator, Professor, Creative Director, Designer and Strategist, Joanna has a proven track record in audience engagement, program development, visual communications, curricula design, training, research, planning, DEI and corporate social responsibility. A Scholar with Rutgers’s Center for Minority Serving Institutions, her research and teaching encompass a range of eclectic and interconnected topics including convergence, media representation, inclusive leadership and visual communication. 

Her latest works include the textbook Advertising Creative, Strategy, Copy & Design (Sage Publications), Insecure #Awkward and Winning: Intersectionality in the works of Issa Rae (Peter Lang Publications) and ADColor’s State of the Workplace Study: Retention Outlook Through a DEI Lens. 

Joanna is an active mentor and alumni of Pratt and Howard University.

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Meet Sophia Toh, the CEO of Illuminate U Coaching, LLC, a company dedicated to helping individuals thrive through executive coaching and inclusive leadership training.

Before embarking on her coaching journey, Sophia dedicated 20 years of her career to the corporate world. She held executive positions at Kraft Heinz and Procter & Gamble, where she managed the financial aspects of multi-billion-dollar brands. With expertise in Finance, Accounting, Strategy, and Organizational and People Development, 

Sophia has an MBA from Purdue University and a Nonprofit Leadership executive certificate from Harvard Kennedy School. She also holds certifications from prestigious institutions such as the International Coaching Federation, Coach Diversity Institute, and Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Coaching Center.

Sophia is also passionate about giving back to the community. She contributes 20% of her time to nonprofit organizations and alumni networks, dedicating her expertise and experience to impact the world positively. 

Most importantly, Sophia is a proud auntie, mom, wife, daughter, granddaughter, mentor, student, and friend.