Culture & Cafecito

On 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 and www.anapolanco.org.

On 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 life and wisdom that always shines through in everything she does! Check her out at  @urban__buddha. Originally recorded on April 24, 2021.

On 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 to create a culture of openness and psychological safety. Originally recorded on April 6, 2021.

On 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 we love the most to create community and conscious connection with ourselves and those around us. I loved learning about Tobey’s work and what inspires it, what it represents to her and how she seeks inspiration and connection with herself through it! Check her out at @tobeytimecrochet. Originally recorded on Instagram on March 13, 2021.

On 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 supremacy culture at work and with each other.  In honor of International Women’s Month, we acknowledged the unfortunate injustices still taking place against women of color as unquestionably the reason why continuing to do the work, to show up, and give voice to people and women of color is and continues to be of utmost priority. Originally recorded on Instagram on March 6, 2021. Connect with at Sherrita @sherrita_wilkins

En 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 en instagram @soylanietadeantonia_ si estás interesad@ más en explorar de lleno estos temas! Originalmente publicado en Instagram el 27 de febrero, 2021.

In 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.

On 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.

This 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.