Sheldon Gay shares his journey of late identification as gifted and neurodivergent, which fostered his commitment to humanizing Black, gifted, and otherwise neurodivergent experiences to promote acceptance and self-love. Through his podcast 'I Must Be Bug'N,' Sheldon aims to dismantle the pathology associated with labels and celebrate the strengths and challenges, what he terms “the 'cape and the kryptonite” of neurodivergent people. Sheldon advocates for narrative change and more compassionate

Deal with rejection. Build resilience. Self soothe after criticism. Josette Jorge is an award-winning actress who has done it all. In this episode, Josette shares her journey of determination in finding success in the acting world.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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Tracie Jae, human culture strategist and educator describes how her family both shielded her from, and prepared her to engage with racial injustice, and shares about the breadcrumbs that helped her to learn that racism shouldn’t be normal. She tells the story of the birth of her identity as The Quiet Rebel, and breaks down her more HUMAN (Honest, Urgent, Meaningful, Accountable, Nuanced) approach to equity conversations and explains why real social change starts with addressing harm, embracing

Want to lock into your goals but don't know where to start? Dena Jackson is a keynote speaker, comedian and the host of the Self Help Me podcast. We talk about the hype around the "Great Lock In of 2025" and shares tips for making your goals a reality. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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In this episode of the Awaken Your Positive Inner Voice podcast, host Kenya Zendrovich welcomes listeners to the third season, sharing insights on personal growth, emotional debt, and the importance of authenticity. The conversation emphasizes the significance of transforming negative inner narratives and taking responsibility for one's emotions. Kenya introduces new resources, including her latest book and nonprofit initiatives aimed at empowering young girls. The episode concludes with a reminder

Is winning a reality show a dream come true? Or a total nightmare? Sarah Hanlon (winner of Big Brother Canada 3) talks about the complexities of reality TV fame and the highs and lows of being a reality TV champ.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

Highlighted TopicsThe distinction between belief and truth Intuition as a practice of deep listening Differentiating impulse, fear, and authentic intuition Why discernment matters in community and relationship Practices to strengthen clarity and grounding The courage to honor your inner no How cultural pressures obscure inner truth Slowing down decisions to let intuition emerge Alignment as a daily, embodied practice Have a question you’d like us to answer? Send your questions to

In this educational segment of Social Justice Origin Stories, Dr. Darryl B. Rice, Associate Professor of Management and Richard T. Farmer Associate Professor at Miami University, shares the research findings he and co-authors Dr. Tsedale Melaku and Dr. Jennifer R. Bishop write about in their forthcoming article: Jim Crow 2.0: Understanding Present-Day Anti-DEI Laws as A Function of Cross Generation Transmission of Systemic Anti-Black Racism in the special issue of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

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Beca Velázquez-Publes, Founder, Coach & Consultant at The Liberated Leader, opens up about the lessons she learned early on from her parents that made working for social justice a part of her DNA. She talks about the evolving nature of purpose and how her work with the Urban Core Collective solidified her social justice journey, allowing her to build a space that resisted norms in the nonprofit space and push collective growth edges to test new ways of being for work and in community. Beca

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Quincy M. Simmons, a rising senior at SUNY New Paltz in Journalism, Film, Video, and Black Studies, shares what motivated him to use his love for comic books, manga, and anime to address social justice issues through his podcast, 'The Masks We Wear. He talks about mental health, neurodiversity, and toxic masculinity, and how exploring comics as modern mythology can offer powerful reflections on today’s social and political climate. Quincy also talks about his journey with journalism, how he uses

When I first began supervising people, one of the first components of my management training was a session all about building trust.Trust is fundamental. It’s a building block of a healthy culture and a great work environment. It may just be THE building block — the thing without which you can’t create anything else. It’s always stuck with me that this was the first thing I learned — correctly placed in order and importance. Today, we’re going to talk about trust. I’ll share components of building

This is Volume 2 of “Take This With You“, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. Storytelling is a gift, and in this series, storytellers reflect on what they hope stays with you after their episode ends. As you listen to their sharing, consider this moment as an invitation to reflect on your own journey.00:00 Introduction to 'Take This with You' 00:17 Expressing Gratitude to Mentors and Loved Ones 01:47 The Importance of Representation in Education 02:40 Navigating DEI Work and

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The habits of an organization either build culture or erode it.And today, we’re talking about a big culture eroder: wasting people’s time. Time wasting often happens in some predictable buckets. Today on the podcast, we’ll dive into each of them so you can spot whether these are happening at your company or on your team. And nip them in the bud. I’ll also share the culture builder that prevents time wasting and creates the culture you want, not one you don’t. Thanks for listening. Hungry for more

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