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The Equity GapHolding space for hope and heartbreak: how do we stay awake in a world that wants us to go numb?We’re watching fascism unfold in real time.The worst part? We're told to stay neutral. To debate both sides.I’m done compartmentalizing my humanity.This new episode asks: how do we stay awake in a world that wants us to go numb? How do we resist the grind, the gaslighting, the urge to look away — and still choose joy, rest, and each other?A new podcast series begins now. For those holding both hope and heartbreak.Referenced in the episode:Jonathan Dent – Astrologerhttps://www.jonathan...2025-06-1130 min

The Equity GapDismantling your anti-fat bias with Vinny Welsby, TEDx speaker, and best-selling authorVinny Welsby (they/them) is a world-leading expert on dismantling anti-fat bias and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless and abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. Vinny helps people fall in love with their bodies and is dedicated to shifting the way society views fat bodies.Follow and connect with Vinny through any of the following:Website: https://fiercefatty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fiercefattyLinkedIn: https...2024-07-0955 min

The Legge Up PodcastDiversity in Burnout with Special Guest Shahzia NoorallyIntroduction Welcome back to the Burnout Lab! Today, we have the incredible Shahzia Noorally joining us for a deep dive into the complex intersections of burnout, patriarchy, inequality, and inclusion. Shahzia, an equity and inclusion practitioner, shares her insights and experiences navigating these critical issues in the workplace. Guest Introduction Shahzia introduces herself as a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, both in her professional role and within her community. With a focus on empowering marginalized voices, Shahzia's work and podcast, "The Equity Gap," shed light on race, gender, and other dimensions of...2024-04-2348 min

Inclusive CollectiveGender Representation in Music, Prison Slave Labor, and Host of the Equity Gap Podcast Shahzia NoorallyNadia and Rob welcome Shahzia Noorally, host of the Equity Gap podcast and discuss Canada's polite racism, how leaders can acknowledge emotions and manage conflict this year, and the power of group career mentorship. They also discuss a report on a lack of gender representation in the music industry and a groundbreaking expose of slave labor in the US prison system. Later, they check in on Tesla's deemphasis of underrepresented workers in their latest shareholder report and on diversity statements used in hiring faculty at universities.Learn more about the articles mentioned: Women of Color Are...2024-02-0647 min

The Equity GapProgressive until Palestine - The silence of equity practitioners in an urgent time. A conversation with Chris Hooten, Speaker, Strategist, Writer and EducatorI first came across Chris Hooten on LinkedIn about a month ago when I had so many thoughts swirling in my head around the silence of so many equity and inclusion professionals in my circles of influence with the ongoing genocide in Gaza. A deliberate choice to uphold a sense of comfort in a job that requires you to be truth tellers and deeply uncomfortable to uphold a sense of integrity. Chris’s perspective that they were openly and unapologetically sharing online felt like the truth that so desperately needed to be said, and so I invited them to jo...2023-12-271h 13

The Equity GapHow urgency culture harms us all with Lydia Phillip - Storyteller, Published Writer and ResearcherToday you're in for a real treat, a conversation with someone who has a beautiful capacity to help us all rethink the way we work and the way we resign ourselves to urgency culture, to upholding the systems of white supremacy and capitalism - that keep us exhausted.I first came across the work of Lydia Philip (she/her) through a series of blog posts she authored for Evenings and Weekends Consulting on rest and urgency culture. I really want to encourage you to take a few minutes to read those posts that are linked below before y...2023-12-1938 min

The Equity Gap#FreePalestineI’ve been away from this platform for so long navigating through several big changes in life and on the brink of burnout but with everything going on in Gaza, I am so called to build on what I’ve already publicly said because without a shadow of a doubt, Gaza and Palestine have changed me to my core - there is no going back to the ways things used to be and there is no option to stay silent. I also can’t stay quiet as there is an urgency within me to talk about what’s...2023-12-1459 min

Project 25EP #36 – SHAHZIA NOORALLY | Living Up to Your PotentialOn this episode, diversity and inclusion practitioner and host of The Equity Gap, Shahzia Noorally joins Project 25 to discuss the experiences that changed her life and led her to pursue a more authentic lifestyle in which both her work and personal life bleed together in a meaningful and intentional way.A couple of the topics we discussed were:· Getting out of the comfort zone· Living up to your potential· The importance of exposing yourself to different experiences and meeting different people· Finding purpose Learn more about Shahzia’s work...2023-11-081h 04

Impact MakersChallenging Traditional HR Paradigms to Create More Inclusive and Equitable Workplaces With Shahzia NoorallyMeet Shahzia Nourali, the exceptional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner, who with her dynamic voice, is changing the narrative around workplace authority and equity. In our enlightening conversation, she shares her inspiring journey from a place of isolation in her first leadership role, to becoming a passionate advocate for equity within the utilities industry and beyond. Her unique insights are shaped by her experiences as a woman of color, a child of immigrants, and an HR practitioner. Our conversation takes us through the challenges and biases that persist in traditional leadership and mentorship models. With Shahzia leading t...2023-08-2441 min

The Equity GapFrom saviorism to solidarity in the workplace - a conversation with Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi - Changemaker, Speaker, Author & Founder of Accelerate her FutureSit back with a notebook, pen and a cup of tea and listen to the thoughtprovoking, dynamic and awe-inspiring Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi (she/her) talk about workplace saviorism and how we can inspire a paradigm shift in traditional workplace cultures to move beyond trying to fix Black, Indigenous and racialized people to amplifying our talents and standing in solidarity with us. Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi is a changemaker, speaker and author. She is founder of Accelerate Her Future, a leading career accelerator in Canada providing tailored programs by and for Indigenous, Black and racialized women pursuing careers in...2023-08-0850 min

The Equity GapThe truth about working in Diversity, Equity and InclusionCome on an honest exploration with me about the ugly and real truth about working in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. A space often overrun by performative, comfort upholding initiatives, where real solutions based on equity are often overlooked in favour of risk aversion and maintaining the status quo. As with anything you can come to expect with the Equity Gap podcast, we go there and we talk the truth, because without it, we get nowhere. My intention with this episode is to balance out the realities, to help you take off any rose-coloured glasses and see the...2023-07-1129 min

The Equity Gap"Reverse racism", "I don't see colour" and other problematic things people say about raceTo those that proclaim to not see colour, to claim reverse racism, who use the word woke as a weapon and who believe in the idea of a meritocracy, this episode is dedicated to you. Let's unpack all the problematic things people say about race.References from the episode:BC Human Rights Commissioner: https://bchumanrights.ca/be-anti-racist-colour/The Myth of Reverse Racism: https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2017/08/myth-of-reverse-racism/535689/Dear White People, Please Stop Pretending Reverse Racism Is Real:https://www.vice.com/en/article/kwzjvz/dear-white-people-please-stop-pretending-reverse-racism-is-real 2023-05-3025 min

The Equity GapDo you know the reference man? How this invisible force upholds white supremacy and sexism in our workplacesDo you know the reference man? He's been the biggest and most invisible force in your life and workplaces and you likely have no idea who he is. Let me tell you more about him in this episode and walk through how our workplaces are designed to cater to the Reference Man and ultimately uphold white supremacy and sexism through commonly unquestioned ideals like professionalism and culture fit.References from the episode:Korn Ferry, the Reference ManCaroline Criado-Pérez - Invisible Women: Data Bias in a W...2023-04-1328 min

The Equity GapLiving with ADHD as a "model minority"Take a peek inside my ADHD brain, my late in life diagnosis and how the intersections of race, gender and being first generation Canadian make the process of coming to terms with such a diagnosis more complicated and nuanced. If you ever want to connect, provide feedback, share your story or give me any perspective on topics you want me to cover, reach out anytime at shahzianoorally@gmail.com or learn more at shahzianoorally.comTranscripts of all episodes can be found hereLicensed intro music from NoMo 2023-03-1423 min

The Equity GapDear white people: here is what you really need to know about allyshipThis first episode of the Equity Gap podcast is a sort of calling in to the white people in my circles of influence and any white person listening to this on how to engage, do the work and walk the walk. With anything you’ll come to expect from this platform, it’s not designed for comfort. The work of dismantling the system of white supremacy is about challenging power structures that have kept equity deserving groups from advancing and living up to our fullest potential and it requires straight, raw and honest conversations to evoke some of the chang...2023-02-1324 min

The Equity GapIntroducing the Equity Gap podcastIntroducing the Equity Gap Podcast - a space to talk about race, gender and other forms of marginalization in the workplace and beyond. If you ever want to connect, provide feedback, share your story or give me any perspective on topics you want me to cover, reach out anytime at shahzianoorally@gmail.com or learn more at shahzianoorally.com Transcripts of all episodes can be found hereLicensed intro music from NoMo 2023-02-1313 min

The Equity GapStop calling us resilient - a conversation on burnout, wellness and self-care with Chivon John - Global Wellness Lead at ShopifyResilience should no longer be a point of celebration - too many of us carry the weight of expectations to work harder, do better and play a constant game of proving ourselves in workplace environments that aren't designed for us as Black, Indigenous and women of colour. In this dynamic and powerful conversation with Chivon John - Workplace Wellness Lead for Shopify, Board Member, Speaker and Entrepreneur, we dig into the power of true self care to move further towards being well at work and accessing and celebrating the fullness of ourselves to truly thrive in our lives. 2022-07-1255 min

The Equity GapHonouring the immigrant experience with Moji Taiwo - Author, Speaker, Coach and Host of the Immigrant Experience ShowMeet Moji Taiwo: Creator & Host - The Immigrant Experience Show, Author, Speaker, Coach, Facilitator and Retired Civil Servant Moji Taiwo is the author of - I GIVE because I’M BLESSED – I’M BLESSED because I GIVE – ‘A Chronicle of An Immigrant’s Journey’. Moji is also the Creator and Host of The Immigrant Experience Show (Tieshow) on Diversity TV's YouTube Channel. Tieshow is intended to be a platform to openly discuss matters of importance to the collective immigrant population (first and second generation), individuals and families.In this conversation we glean so many gems of wisdom and i...2022-05-1641 min

The Equity GapWhy I no longer subscribe to hustle cultureHustle culture feels outdated, archaic and unnecessary in a world that has shifted so deeply. So many of us have had awakenings around our relationship to work and labour in the last 2 years, yet reconciling that within ourselves is complicated. How do you work through the push and pull of unlearning what you once believed, of opting out of that which no longer serves you? Listen in to find out. Licensed intro music from NoMo 2022-03-3119 min

Stories Within UsUnapologetically Taking Up Space with Shahzia NoorallyToday, I speak with proud introvert and gentle disrupter, Shahzia Noorally. Shahzia shares her story of showing up authentically in her career and unapologetically taking up space. Shahzia is the host of the Colour Gap Podcast, which I listen to and love, and speaks to how this has been an outlet to share her experiences and offer unconventional career strategy and advice for women of colour.About Shahzia Noorally:Shahzia Noorally is a proud introvert, natural observer, and gentle disrupter. She has spent nearly 10 years of her career in HR. She is a...2022-03-0240 min

The Equity GapYou deserve career joy, here's how to obtain it"If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive" - Audre LordeSo much of the journey to finding career joy and a path that fulfils you is rooted in knowing ourselves and as Audre Lorde says "defining myself for myself" - leaning into the possibilities of what comes next for our pathways rooted in an uncompromised perspective of who we are in our hearts first. Listen on to discover ways to get to a place of career joy, on y...2022-03-0133 min

The Equity GapWhat if you just stopped trying to fix yourself?I don't know, there is something I hate about the pressure to create and fulfill new year resolutions that are often rooted in fixing things we find flawed or imperfect about ourselves. The desire to fix what isn't even broken in the first place is such indoctrination from a society that deems us not being enough without hustle culture, discipline and perseverance. No more new year, new me BS. The latest episode of the podcast is a hopeful reframe for all those sick and tired of buying into the false reality of some flawed versions of ourselves. I...2022-01-3116 min

The Equity GapAdvice to my younger selfIf you stick around, what you'll find in this episode is a compilation of all my musings, learnings and ah ha moments that may help you see your path a little more clearly and ideally set you up for whatever is to come for your career in 2022. Whether starting your career or changing paths at any age and stage of your life, these sentiments ring such truth that I wish I had heard them and embraced them years ago - and with me, you will always get the unconventional viewpoint. If you ever want to connect, provide...2021-12-2118 min

The Equity GapA former recruiter's open letter to job seekersWhen I started my career in HR, I somehow ended up in recruitment - truly by accidental happenstance. And boy did I learn a lot - about what it was like to be on both ends of the job searching process. I discovered so many things about how undermined the recruitment function can be, how few resources are dedicated for companies to humanize the experience for job seekers and the years I spent in the recruitment space sparked a passion project for me - a blog that was all about serving the job seeker, to help remove some of...2021-12-0716 min

The Equity GapWhy you need to throw out your long term career plansPlanning, visioning and setting goals should be my Capricorn selfs dream, yet they really aren’t. And naturally, the last 18 months have me rethinking, a lot, about what it means to be so focused on goals, career plans and making decisions based on other peoples roadmaps or expectations - how we’ve all been programmed to think in milestones, goals and achievements and how much I think we desperately need to move away from that, yes, really.Long term career plans limit you from accessing curiosity and an interdisciplinary approach to finding purpose, meaning and joy in your...2021-11-2317 min

The Equity Gap3 signs it's time to break up with your job...I think it’s time we all get out of the scarcity mindset. You know the one - where you stick through, hang out where you’re not all that excited to be, stay in the job to collect that pay cheque or rack up that experience because we’re told we should, because we’ve been taught to be polite, thoughtful, not rock the boat and because we feel like we don’t have options. Truth bomb - you do have options, plenty of them and your lack mentality is not serving anyone, especially yourself. In this episod...2021-11-0916 min

HERspectiveThe Colour Gap in the Workplace feat. Shahzia NoorallyWe chatted with seasoned HR professional Shahzia Noorally, who we met when we shared the panel with her during YEG Podfest this year. Shahzia is also a fellow podcaster and hosts The Colour Gap podcast, a show dedicated to sharing stories, experiences and career strategy and advice for women of colour, by women of colour. We wanted to speak to Shahzia to better understand the challenges and differences women of colour face when entering the workforce as well as moving with in it. She shares some of her experiences with us and gives great advice on how to navigate...2021-11-021h 31

The Equity GapWhy you need to be kinder to yourselfI've felt for a long time that the happiest and most successful people amongst us have a gentleness in which they speak to themselves, in which they look at failure and move through adversity. Yet I wonder why so many of us struggle with self-compassion, with being kind to ourselves and showing up for ourselves in the same ways we show up for our nearest and dearest and what kind of detrimental impact this has on our careers and our ability to truly thrive at work.In this episode, we explore why you need to be kinder...2021-10-2513 min

The Equity GapThe realities of workplace trauma for women of colourAs women of colour, our sense of community, belonging and the ability to truly thrive in the workplace is limited immensely by the representation we see, by how many of us are in leadership, how differences are managed and how welcome we are made to feel. I suspect if you or I asked the women of colour in our circles of influence, most if not all would be able to quickly point to numerous defining moments within the workplace full of dangerously bad leadership, micro aggressions and carrying the emotional tax of being seen but not heard. I...2021-10-1219 min

HERspectiveWomen on the Mics feat. Stacey Brotzel and Shahzia NoorallyWe were honoured to be invited to speak at the 2021 YEG Podfest, a virtual event all about Canadian Podcasting. We were asked to be on the panel called "Women on the Mics," to talk about women in podcasting and media. The segment was hosted by the CBC reporter Stacey Brotzel and we shared the virtual stage with fellow podcaster Shahzia Noorally of "the Colour Gap" podcast. We had a fun and frank conversation about women in podcasting, where we see areas of improvement, gaps that need to be closed and share out some of our fave podcasts we are...2021-10-061h 19

The Equity GapLessons from being a "Covid Hire" - how I got the job and got promoted in the middle of the pandemicIn May 2020, I made the difficult decision to move on from a company I had an incredibly successful run with for nearly 6 years. I left because I was itching to do something new, to challenge and rebrand myself. I decided to not only leave the company, but take a big step back in order to eventually propel my career forward. Talk about a massive risk!Just this September, I accepted a promotion back into a leadership role and this episode is all about my journey of being a Covid hire - how I landed the job, how...2021-09-2819 min

The Equity GapBuilding a personal brand that gets results with Chanéle McFarlane, Certified Career Strategist, TEDx Speaker, Writer and Podcast HostToday’s conversation is one I’ve been eager to bring to you all. It’s with someone I deeply admire and respect, whose expertise in personal branding is second to none. She’s thoughtful, engaging, genuine and full of practical and insightful tips and insight on the power and possibilities of investing in your personal brand. She’s Chanèle McFarlane and Chanèle is a multiple award-winning Certified Career Strategist, TEDx Speaker, Writer and Podcast Host. As the Founder of career advice website, Do Well Dress Well, she has built an international...2021-07-1248 min

Mental Health for LeadersS02 | E02 Cultural Competency with Shahzia NoorallyYour organization talks the talk. As leadership, it’s also your responsibility to walk the walk.From the very beginning in recruitment and onboarding, company values should be apparent. On today’s episode of the podcast, we learn from Shahzia Noorally the best way to accomplish this through storytelling and building a culture surrounding vulnerability about personal experiences. Share your story, look for connection, and allow space for your people to be human in the workplace.Listen in as we discuss cultural context and its place in workplace mental health, compassion and intentionality in engagement, and...2021-07-0531 min

The Equity GapWhat grief and loss taught me about purposeI lost my beloved Papa on May 25, 2021 and his sudden death was a wake up call to life that I didn't know I needed. Here is my tribute to him and the lessons I've gleaned from the deep reflection I've done since then. Licensed intro music from NoMo 2021-06-2812 min

The Equity GapHow authenticity is the key to levelling up in your career with Celinda Farias Appleby, Director of Global Talent Attraction at VisaIn today's episode, we’re going to in deep on how authenticity is the key to levelling up in your career and my guest on this episode is someone who shows up as herself in each and every interaction, and someone who has an incredible career to demonstrate how this approach can and will work for you. Celinda Farias Appleby, (she/her/ella) is also known as Celly. She is the Director of Global Talent Attraction at Visa and passionate about employer branding. Diversity and inclusivity are major principles that guide her work in designing human-centered, talent att...2021-06-071h 00

Conversations with Quiet LeadersEpisode 7 with Shahzia Noorally, HR Business PartnerIn this episode of Conversations with Quiet Leaders, Juliet speaks with Shahzia Noorally, based in Canada, who has a personal mission to change the HR industry. Shahzia is a writer, speaker, proud introvert, HRBP and host of The Colour Gap podcast. In this episode, Shahzia talks about: How her family sacrifices inspires her to want to do better Growing up in a family of introverts Going from feeling like she didn't fit to embracing it Doing things differently Why writing didn't work at school and what happened next Alternatives to the 'water cooler' conversations M...2021-05-2441 min

The Equity GapExploring self care to accelerate your career with Nashina Merani Miranda, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor"How do we develop, or regain trust within ourselves and honour our experiences, as is without judgment? There is a gift in the process of unlearning, al be it a difficult one, that creates space for new, healthy, authentic ways of how we show up in the world. On the other side, there is comfort in remaining stagnant. Whatever we choose, consciously or not, this is the version that is then mirrored out into the environment and into the world around us. It can either propel us forward or hold us back.” - Nashina Merani Miranda, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor an...2021-05-1057 min

The Equity GapSeeing the strength and power in your introversion“In a gentle way you can shake the world.” - Mahatma GandhiYour introversion should be seen as your superpower, yet so many of us are taught that being quiet equates to shy, unseen, unheard. We get looked over for opportunities, may hold ourselves back from pursuing roles that push us out of our comfort zones and may not always allow ourselves to celebrate our quiet confidence. If you yourself are unsure of how to navigate through this loud world and connect with people through your own brand of quiet confidence, listen on to le...2021-04-2615 min

The Equity GapHow to navigate being an "only" in leadershipNavigating being an only - the first, the only woman of colour in leadership, is exhausting, isolating and almost forces you to confront the things that make you uncomfortable about your lived experience, but you’re not alone and you deserve to have those experiences seen and heard and for spaces to be created where you can thrive in spite of the things that have systematically held you back. In this episode join me as I speak to my own experiences being an "only" in senior leadership and the work I did and do to this day to...2021-04-0617 min

The Equity GapWhat's in a name? And why you should correct them every single timeHow many of us have had that experience of knowing our otherness through our names? It’s interesting to think of all the ways we quiet ourselves to make it comfortable for other people in our lives. We laugh off jokes about our names, we sit in silence as some make zero attempts to ask or clarify pronunciation and we even go as far as to remove any semblance of ethnicity from our identities to avoid the inevitable awkwardness....When you really break it down, it’s more than a name and in this episode I break down...2021-03-2312 min

The Equity GapThe difference between being nice and being kind and why it's holding you back in your career“There is a difference in being nice and being kind.” Niceness is rooted in pleasing other people and kindness, though baked in thoughtfulness, has boundaries and allows you to put yourself first. Now that is a novel concept for me and dare I say, probably a number of other racialized women. How many of us are taught to live our lives on autopilot operating out of a desire to please, to never ruffle feathers and always say yes despite any core desires to listen to ourselves, our gut feelings and our instincts? Join Shahzia Noorally in th...2021-03-0816 min