In this powerful episode, we welcome the brilliant Nkem Ndefo, founder of Lumos Transforms and creator of The Resilience Toolkit. Nkem is a visionary leader in the fields of trauma-informed care, resilience, and organizational healing. Together, we explore the intersections of compassionate communication, trauma-informed leadership, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), offering insights that can transform not only our personal lives but also the way we lead and build workplaces and communities.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- What resilience truly means and how to cultivate it in times of stress  

- How trauma-informed leadership can create healthier, more effective organizations  

- The power of compassionate communication in fostering meaningful connections  

- The role of DEI in creating sustainable, inclusive workplaces  

- Practical strategies for organizational healing and cultural transformation  

About Our Guest:

Nkem Ndefo is a certified nurse-midwife, trauma expert, and founder of Lumos Transforms. With a background in nursing, midwifery, and somatic healing, Nkem has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations navigate trauma, build resilience, and create systemic change through compassionate and sustainable practices. She will also be a featured speaker at the Justice as Trauma 2025 Conference in Vancouver, bringing her expertise to a global stage. For more info on this event, visit: www.myrnamccallum.co/jat2025

Resources & Links:

- Learn more about Nkem Ndefo and her work at [Lumos Transforms](https://www.lumostransforms.com)  

- Explore The Resilience Toolkit: [Resilience Toolkit](https://www.resiliencetoolkit.co)  

- Follow Nkem on [LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkemndefo) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lumostransforms)  

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