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Diversity Episodes

April 1, 2025

Rethink DEI with Curious Spaces, with Tibisay Hernandez

In this conversation, host Jennifer Norman and guest Tibisay Hernandez delve into the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They discuss the challenges faced by DEI programs, the importance of in...

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March 12, 2024

How She Did It: Infusing Indigenous Culture Into Cheekbone Beauty wit…

Cheekbone Beauty founder Jenn Harpe r shares her inspirational journey from grappling with generational trauma to creating a beauty brand infused with indigenous culture and sustainability. Jenn's powerful story unfolds, reve...

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Feb. 13, 2024

What I Learned Raising 4 LGBTQIA+ Kids with Tammy Plunkett

Certified Allyship Coach and author of the book Beyond Pronouns , Tammy Plunkett reveals her deeply personal journey of raising four LGBTQIA+ children, including two who are transgender. She shares insights on supporting each...

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Oct. 17, 2023

Turn Adversity Into Adventure with Blind Resilience Coach Fiona Demark

What does it take to achieve your dreams in the face of fear and adversity? Fiona Demark has a lot to say on the subject. After all, she's a legally blind adventure coach and inspirational speaker who helps people gain focus ...

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Aug. 1, 2023

Episode 68: Nichole Hamilton - Activate Emotional Well-Being in Your …

Nichole Hamilton , aka The Kidz Coach, breaks the mold of your traditional pediatric therapist. Through intuitive modalities such as hypnotherapy, energy work, games, and active play, Nichole dives into enhancing kids' well-b...

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July 25, 2023

Episode 67: Marisa Hamamoto, Founder of Infinite Flow Dance - Dance I…

Marisa Hamamoto is a stroke survivor who had a passion for dancing since she was a little girl. Time and time again, the rejection she faced stifled her dream of becoming a professional dancer, so she decided to create her ow...

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July 18, 2023

Episode 66: Trishna Daswaney, Founder of Kohl Kreatives - Making Make…

People with disabilities and those undergoing gender transition have often been overlooked by the beauty industry, but Trishna Daswaney wanted to change all that. She founded the non-profit Kohl Kares to provide free inclusiv...

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June 20, 2023

Episode 62: Ian Bentley, CEO of Parker Clay - How I Built My Purpose-…

The world needs more people like Ian Bentley . With a background in business development and a passion to enact change, Ian, along with his wife Brittany, sold everything and moved from the comfort of their hometown in Santa ...

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May 30, 2023

Episode 59: Farah Merani - Representation In The Media

Representation matters. For those of us who grew up not seeing ourselves reflected favorably on screens, it's refreshing to see things changing. Here to talk about her own experience as a South Asian Muslim actor is Farah Mer...

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Feb. 14, 2023

Episode 44: Rach Wilson - Special Needs Parenting

Meet Rach Wilson , founder of Divine Relating and a relationship coach for couples with autistic and/or special needs kids. Rach is a mum of 4. Her two youngest are both autistic and non-verbal, with diet limitations and sens...

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Feb. 7, 2023

Episode 43: Alfredo Borowdowski - I Have Bipolar Disorder and Want To…

Meet Alfredo Borowdowski! Alfredo is also known as “The Bipolar Rabbi.” In June 2013, Rabbi Alfredo was arrested for impersonating a police officer. Shortly after that, he was fired from his job and ridiculed in the press as ...

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Jan. 24, 2023

Episode 41: Sarah Todd Hammer - A Model for Accessibility

Meet Sarah Todd Hammer ! Sarah Todd is a 21 years old three-time published author, dancer, and speaker. In 2010, she acquired Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), which left her paralyzed from the neck down. She regained the ability...

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Jan. 10, 2023

Episode 39: Chamiah Dewey - Representation Matters, So I Make Fashion…

Meet Chamiah Dewey! Chamiah is the CEO and founder of Chamiah Dewey Fashion, the UK’s first clothing brand for people of short stature, under 4’10”. She started the line in 2021 when she was only 22 as a Student at the London...

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Dec. 27, 2022

Episode 37: Perle Noire - The Black Burlesque Queen on Healing Throug…

Meet Perle Noire! Perle is THE Black Burlesque Queen. Known as Mama Perle in the burlesque community, she is a paragon of glitz and glamour who advocates for people to reclaim their bodies and their sensuality. She created a ...

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Dec. 13, 2022

Episode 35: Ilsa Fay - Hey Ladies, We're Unlocking Secrets About Erot…

Meet Ilsa Fay! Hailing from Melbourne Australia, Ilsa is an award-winning filmmaker, creative director, and Founder of the Erotica Film Festival. She is also the host of the Sex, Money & Power podcast and a business coach who...

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