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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.
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Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
There is a perception that women don't make good leaders because of the innate qualities of their gender. In today's episode of A Story & A Chat, we will explore what makes a leader good or bad, and how women fit into that. Ali Merchant, an expert in Leadership development, will also discuss the importance of effective communication for leaders, and how diversity of thought helps eliminate biases.
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
In the US, teachers face some extraordinary challenges in their day to day, even before the COVID-19 epidemic hit the world. In today's episode of A Story & A Chat, we'll be talking about the challenges teachers face and why we should care. Danna Thomas, founder of Happy Teacher Revolution, will share the joys of being a teacher, and the importance of self care for educators.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Humans are emotional creatures as well as thinking ones.
In this episode of A Story & A Chat, Tom English of 3 Stewardships breaks down false assumptions about emotions and explains why it is okay for men to cry. Tom begins by saying that, contrary to popular belief, crying is not synonymous with being broken.
He further explains that expressing emotions is the emphatic thing to do that builds trust and stronger connections among peers. Tom also explores the cultural reasons behind the misconception behind emotions and shares some tips to recondition the idea of it.
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HIGHLIGHTS
05:04 Crying does not mean breaking
11:01 Emotions: suppressing versus expressing
18:57 The cultural roots that perceive emotion as a weakness
25:55 Accepting and reconditioning your emotional being
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
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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Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
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 we will explore everyday topics from different angles, helped along by insightful conversations between some amazing thinkers and doers.
So settle in, get cozy, and happy listening!