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Culture & CafecitoEpisode 5 Season 2: Culture & Energy Healing with Dr. Jason YuanOn this episode of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast, I talk with Dr. Jason Yuan about his experience in medicine and how his culture has impacted his work and what he does to support his patients. We discuss what pranic healing is and how pranic healing otherwise known as energy healing can support people's mental health. We also delve deeper into how we can apply pranic healing to healing business culture and supporting employees in the workplace and we also talk about the difference between western and eastern medicine and how both can contribute to our healing.
Dr. Yua...2024-02-2934 minCulture & CafecitoEpisode 4 Season 2: Definitions of Culture, Organizational Wellbeing and DEIOn this Episode of Culture & Cafecito Podcast, I chat with Qawi Austin, Coach and Consultant in the DEI space. We breakdown the different definitions of culture and what it takes to build inclusive, equitable and sustainable organizational cultures in today's society. In addition to this, we discuss what leaders need to consider in order to begin addressing systemic issues and what individuals commit to and can start doing in order to make contributions to creating healthy work environments.
2023-07-091h 06Culture & CafecitoEpisode 3 Season 2: Culture & ThetabreathworkOne this Episode of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast, I chat with Beatriz Boaz, founder of Theta Breathwork. We talk about how Theta Breathwork supported her in letting go of limiting beliefs as an entrepreneur, how she built her community, how this tool can help people from all cultures. During this chat we discuss the power of breath and how this healing modality can help people prioritize their well-being and tap into the best version of themselves.2023-03-0230 minCulture & CafecitoEpisode 2 Season 2: Culture & Mental Health Journeys and Well-Being at WorkOne today's Episode, I chat with my colleague and friend Bryan Nesbitt, Finance Manager, Well-being Wizard and Mental Health Advocate at Deloitte. On this episode we talk about culture as it relates to mental health in the workplace. As vulnerable conversation we share our own mental health journeys, what led to our own mental health breakdown, the stigma and shame around mental health issues at work and what wellness and tools have supported our well-being. We talk in detail as to how our journeys have contributed to what we do now, how leaders can set the tone to help t...2023-01-2549 minCulture & CafecitoEpisode 1 Season 2: Culture & Cafecito with NathaliaThis is the 1st episode of season 2 of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast. Nathalia as your host, and Corpore Wellness Coach & Consultant, shares more about who she is, how the podcast began, how it evolved, what she is up to now and how she can help you your team. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and connect!2022-12-0818 min
Culture & CafecitoEpisode 14: Culture & Effective LeadershipOn today's episode, I chat with James Silvas, Performance Coach and Mindset Specialist. James helps leaders, entrepreneurs and athletes to optimize their performance in their lives and their work. During this connected conversation, James and I discuss leadership, what is a leader, what it takes to be an effective leader, and how leaders can shape culture and overcome impostor syndrome. Originally Recorded on June 26, 2021.2022-04-101h 00Culture & CafecitoEpisode 13: Culture & Caring and Courageous ConversationsOn today's episode, I chat with Tiffany Castagno, Chief Executive Officer of Cultivating the Evolution of Professional HR (CEPHR, LLC). Tiffany is a Transformative HR Curator of Culture. She supports SMBs & founders in building infrastructures-to-scale, strengthening employer brands, engaging teams, & cultures where people want to stay. Tiffany has a wealth of knowledge in the HR space and brings a ton of perspective on how to make work cultures more inclusive, collaborative and deliberate based on her personal and professional experience. In this episode, we talk about what contributes to toxic cultures and how leaders can create simple yet powerful...2022-01-2753 minCulture & CafecitoEpisode 12: Culture & Building Consensus in Toxic Work CulturesOn today's Episode, I chatted with Professor Richard Gardner, Assistant Professor of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During this awesome conversation we talk about the "dark" side of corporate culture. We discuss how imposter syndrome, social comparison and vulnerability creates and contributes to fostering healthy and toxic work cultures. The conversation is so rich. We also discuss how reward systems and performance tools reinforce culture and how the strategic processes companies undergo to define and live their values, is what ultimately impacts a company's bottom line and retention. Honestly, this is a must...2021-10-1958 minCulture & CafecitoEpisode 11: Culture & Mental Health in the WorkplaceOne today's Episode, I connect with my colleague and friend Bryan Nesbitt, Finance Manager, Well-being Wizard and Mental Health Advocate at Deloitte. In this episode we talk about culture as it relates to mental health in the workplace. As a vulnerable conversation we share our own mental health journeys in corporate America, what led to our own mental health breakdown and what wellness and tools have supported our well-being. We talk in detail as to how we can begin to de-stigmatize mental health in the workplace and how leaders can create the conditions to enable their team members to...2021-07-241h 10Culture & CafecitoEpisode 10: Culture & Societal ExpectationsOn today's Episode we chat with Swati Singh writer and author of the novel “Her Brave Journey” that she recently published! We talk about culture as related to Kiara the character in her novel, a south Asian-American woman who is survivor of many adversities. In today’s #MeToo era where women and men are speaking about their stories of assault speak into themes covered and experienced Kiara such as bullying, abuse, manipulation, domestic abuse and societal expectations and how her story can help inspire, strengthen and empower other women to find self healing through a connection to sacred truths. You can...2021-05-0954 minCulture & CafecitoEpisode 9: Culture & Healing and Immigrant Experience in Corporate AmericaOn this episode, we chat with Ana Polanco, CEO of Ana Polanco Coaching. Ana is a Coach and leader for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color and social change organizations. On this episode, we talk about the immigrant experience in the pursuit of the America dream and how we as women can support the culture buidling processes in corporate america. We cover how we can fully embrace our identies to reimagine how we can work differently and how we can begin healing from systems that have systemically opressed us. Originally recorded on May 5, 2021. You can reach Ana @coach.ana...2021-05-0651 minCulture & CafecitoEpisode 8: Culture & Consciousness and CreativityOn Today's episode we talk to Reena Sengupta is a Conscious Coach and Healer who supports people in connecting with their inner creator. In this conversation we chat about culture as related to her identity and background as an Indian American, how creativity can be used to bridge the gap in following your calling in life and in the corporate space and how a true culture of wellness is a reflection of our ability to connect with the origin of practices, with our own cultural roots and our own discomfort. You will love Reena for her compassion, love of...2021-04-2559 min
Culture & CafecitoEpisode 7: Culture & Remote Work in the Post Covid WorldOn this episode, we talk to Stephan Dohrn, Collaboration Architect & Managing Partner of organization called Radical Inclusion, a global group of change facilitators, trainers, and collaboration technology specialists. Stephan facilitates tailor-made processes and spaces, so his clients can make this world a better place. In this conversation we discuss cultural adaptation, adapting to remote work in the new post covid word. We discuss the nature of working now and how distributed and international teams can adapt to new ways of working. The importance of language, naming the elephant in the room, expressing diversity for teams to find common ground t...2021-04-0751 min
Culture & CafecitoEpisode 6: Culture & Crochet and CommunityOn today's Episode, we talk to Ms. TobeyAnn King, crochet queen and business owner. In light of Tobey’s work crocheting and as a business owner, we chatted about culture as related to identity, community and connection. As the original creator, Tobey shares how her sense of identity and community was impacted when her Bernie doll and crochet pattern went viral! In this conversation we explore each other’s backgrounds with crocheting and how we truly have the power to not only choose with what and how we identify but also how we can use crafts and the things that...2021-03-1456 min
Culture & CafecitoEpisode 5: Culture & Access to Opportunity with Sherrita WilkinsOn this episode we listen to and chat with my dear friend Sherrita Wilkins, Founder & Chief Creativity Officer of Journey Bound Productions also a powerful woman and international team builder. We talk about identity as it relates to how we are formed, what experiences in our lives combined and even access to sports make us who we are and how we show up in the world. We also discuss culture in the workplace with specific examples of how starting with ourselves and starting small is often the best place to start when tackling the dismantling of characteristics of white...2021-03-0654 min
Culture & CafecitoEpisodio 4: Cultura & Afrodescendencia con Alejandra QuicenoEn este episodio, hablamos con Alejandra Quiceno abogada, especialista en derechos humanos, experta y próxima a ser Magister en Estudios Afrocolombianos. También es mi mejor amiga, Colombiana afro-descendiente, apasionada por la música y la cultura. Abordamos temas sobre la identidad, la afro descendencia en Colombia y los Estados Unidos, la importancia del contexto cuando usamos calificadores raciales, la importancia de las narrativas para prolongar la memoria de nuestras raíces y cómo se puede usar la música como un conducto para la reivindicación y la reconexión con nuestras raíces. Conéctate con Alejandra...2021-02-271h 03
Culture & CafecitoEpisode 3: Culture & Wellness and the Workplace with Alix MontesIn this episode, we talk to Alix Montes, second generation Haitian-American, digital marketing Wunderman, yoga instructor and music enthusiast. We talk about culture as it relates to our own personal identities, passions and cultural backgrounds. We discuss organizational culture and how the characteristics of white supremacy culture show up and can be dismantled in the wellness space and workplace by consciously connecting with the origin and roots of what we do and how we do it. Originally recorded on Instagram on February 20, 2021.2021-02-211h 09
Culture & CafecitoEpisode 2: Culture & Teamwork with Kenny ThompsonOn this episode, we talk with Kenny Thompson Sr. Director for External Affairs for Pepsico in Washington DC to discuss the importance of listening in order to understand communities and their context. We talk about team culture and the value of teamwork, how sports and team culture translates to the real and corporate world, the importance of true commitment to culture and intentionality as the critical components to being a better human being and leader. Originally recorded on January 27, 2021.2021-01-2844 min
Culture & CafecitoEpisode 1: Culture & Cafecito with NathaliaThis is the first episode of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast. Nathalia the host introduces the podcast, who she is, what inspired the podcast and what you can expect out of these conversations. Grab a cup of your favorite coffee (or drink), sit back and connect! Posted Originally June 24, 2021.
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