Telling stories has helped humans evolve and build societies. Storytelling is still a very important part of all of our lives, and helps bring us closer together. A Story & A Chat is a space where different perspectives come together to create magic. In each episode you will explore everyday topics from different angles, helped along by insightful conversations between some amazing thinkers and doers.
Every conversation will start with a personal story from host Aishah Iqbal, a 40 something year old brown woman, who is a mother, highly accomplished digital marketing executive, published author and blogger, and life coach to purpose driven mothers. These stories will help give shape to the conversations you will hear.
So settle in, get cozy, and happy listening!
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Telling stories has helped humans evolve and build societies. Storytelling is still a very important part of all of our lives, and helps bring us closer together. A Story & A Chat is a space where different perspectives come together to create magic. In each episode you will explore everyday topics from different angles, helped along by insightful conversations between some amazing thinkers and doers.
Every conversation will start with a personal story from host Aishah Iqbal, a 40 something year old brown woman, who is a mother, highly accomplished digital marketing executive, published author and blogger, and life coach to purpose driven mothers. These stories will help give shape to the conversations you will hear.
So settle in, get cozy, and happy listening!
To be more connected as Humans, it's important for us to understand & appreciate our differences, even celebrate them!
In this episode of A Story & A Chat, Diversity & Inclusion Strategist Randi Bryant shares her thoughts on what diversity truly means and its profound impact at work and at home. Randi begins by explaining how it has become ingrained in culture for minorities to "neutralize" themselves and adopt code-switching because of fear.
She then discusses her experiences growing up and celebrating conversations about culture with family. Randi also talks about how people of color should be creating safe spaces for conversation and how to become comfortable with the uncomfortable to create change.
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HIGHLIGHTS
08:16 Training minorities to be "neutral" & code-switching
15:15 Becoming uncomfortable & creating change
25:09 Diversity & inclusivity at home
29:18 Creating a safe space for conversation
39:01 Tips to become comfortable being uncomfortable
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A Story & A Chat
Telling stories has helped humans evolve and build societies. Storytelling is still a very important part of all of our lives, and helps bring us closer together. A Story & A Chat is a space where different perspectives come together to create magic. In each episode you will explore everyday topics from different angles, helped along by insightful conversations between some amazing thinkers and doers.
Every conversation will start with a personal story from host Aishah Iqbal, a 40 something year old brown woman, who is a mother, highly accomplished digital marketing executive, published author and blogger, and life coach to purpose driven mothers. These stories will help give shape to the conversations you will hear.
So settle in, get cozy, and happy listening!
