Best Shawna Gann Podcasts (2024)

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START HERE: Intro to Our True Colors 30:20

9M ago30:20

30:20

This introductory episode introduces listeners to the premise of Our True Colors. In this opening episode, I discuss terms and concepts surrounding issues of race. The links below are here for your reference and to learn more. I encourage you to reach out to me and share your thoughts! What topics would you like to discuss? Do you have some feedbac…

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Mixed Tape 4: The Close of a Chapter 57:08

1+ y ago57:08

57:08

This is it, y'all! The last episode of OTC! Join the cohosts and me as we reflect on this journey and enjoy the sampler platter we've prepared for you as we talk about the themes we explored, lessons learned, and incredible growth over the years! About This Episode: Part 1: The Mixed Tape with Jason Season 2: I'm Gumbo, Baby! Season 2: What's in a …

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Belonging and the Gift of Story: Discussions with Joquina Reed 44:01

1+ y ago44:01

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This week I am joined by Joquina M. Reed, my colleague and dear friend. She is the founding steward of J Reed Consulting LLC. She is also the curator behind the Please Say Black podcast as well as the Divesting from Whiteness Podcast. Kina is deeply committed to global reparations for chattel enslavement and creating shared humanity. In this episod…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Drama and Identity Dramaturgy with Yolandie Hamilton 24:33

1+ y ago24:33

24:33

Yay! Yolandie is back after taking a few months to be with her little one (if you listen carefully, you'll hear a little bit from her, too! 👶). In this episode, Yolandie (and sometimes Olivia) tells us about a play she is working on and the complexities of identity and stereotypes. This all made me very curious and, despite my congestion (sorry, y'…

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Removing Your Mask to Tell Your Story: Authentic Filmmaking with Dija Henry 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

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Prepare to be inspired! On this episode of OTC, I am talking with Dija Henry. Together we discuss her work in film and how the work supports the empowerment of authenticity all the way from the people contributing to the film to those viewing it. We go on to discuss the nuances of having a multicultural family and the connections that younger gener…

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I Belong to Me: Conversations with Velda Thomas 32:41

1+ y ago32:41

32:41

On this episode of Our True Colors, I had the opportunity to spend time with Velda Thomas - sharing our thoughts on identity, growth, and belonging. Velda Thomas is the author of Blended: Perspectives on Belonging. She was born and educated in England, UK with family ancestry from Africa, the Caribbean, and the America's. Healing modalities have al…

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Social Justice on the Line: Talking Civil Rights with Joseph Huang-Racalto 34:53

1+ y ago34:53

34:53

What a fantastic episode I have for you this week! I am joined by Joe Huang-Racalto, a Civil Rights lobbyist, who works for organizations that defend people who are enslaved in labor and sex trafficking, abused children, minorities living with HIV/AIDS, and humane animal welfare. He retired from Capitol Hill on June 1, 2017 as Chief of Staff. Durin…

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Multiracial Motherhood with Rach Kass 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

39:32

Rach Kass is a Nursing Station Technician (NST), life coach, and podcast host and joins us for this episode to talk about her experiences as the White mother of her five biracial children. Also joining us as a guest host, while Yolandie takes some time with her new little one, is Sarah Bacerra - a two-time former guest on OTC. Rachel and her husban…

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Hey, Queen! Talking Racial Ambiguity with Christian Gann and Aimee Amour 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

43:43

In this very special episode, I have a one-to-one real-talk session with my son, Christian Gann. Christian is back for his second interview on Our True Colors. If you missed the first interview, you can check it out here. It's linked below, as well. In this episode, Christian talks about his experiences as a multiracial makeup artist and drag queen…

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The Velvet Punch: Talking Transracial Adoption with Amy Daniels (Part 2) 26:37

2y ago26:37

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This week we are back with Part 2 of the interview with Amy Daniels. If you missed Part 1, you can check it out here. In this episode, Amy and I continue our conversation about her lived experiences as a Korean woman who was adopted by White parents and what it's meant moving through spaces where people around you have certain expectations about yo…

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The Velvet Punch: Talking Transracial Adoption with Amy Daniels (Part 1) 31:40

2y ago31:40

31:40

This episode is the first of a 2-part interview with my friend, Amy Daniels. I'd been wanting to interview her for a couple of years now, and she happened to be hanging out my place when we were like...let's do this! Amy is a superstar recruiter in the management consulting industry in the DC Metro area - sometimes called the "DMV" since it encompa…

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Confronting Anti-Blackness with Daniel Washington 35:32

2y ago35:32

35:32

Daniel Washington is an I/O Psychology Master's graduate with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He was born in New York City but raised in Atlanta, GA and moved back to New York City in August of 2018 to further his education in I/O Psychology. I received my Master's from Touro College in the summer of 2020. He is now I'm working towa…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: The Little Mermaid of Color 31:40

2y ago31:40

31:40

In this special episode of Our True Colors, Yolandie and I discuss Disney's new live action Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel. Join us for this important conversation about social expectations and redefining norms. REFERENCES The Little Mermaid Trailer AI Technology Making Little Mermaid White Charlotte La Bouff - "Man Catchin' Beignet…

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Settings and Social Identity with Guest Ashnie Butler 46:44

2y ago46:44

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After a bit of a summer break, Yolandie and I are back with our guest Ashnie Butler. Ashnie's story starts on the island of Trinidad with roots going back to Southern India. She has lived on the east and west coast of the United States, currently residing in Portland, Oregon, with her non-binary teenager. Her passion for cooking took her to culinar…

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Kickin' It with Karlton Hoskins 48:25

2y ago48:25

48:25

In this episode of Our True Colors, we welcome Karlton Hoskins, #1 International Best Selling Author, Business Owner, Real Estate Investor, and Strategist. In this episode we talk about business and go all the way back to roots. Do NOT miss this fascinating conversation that takes us around the world and back in time. Resources related to the convo…

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3rd Culture Empathy with Payal Beri 33:24

2y ago33:24

33:24

In this fantastic episode with Payal Beri, we discuss what it's like living abroad for an extended amount of time as 3rd Culture folks. Along the way we talk about how this has equipped us to be empathetic and applying these life lessons to what we do every day. Come along for the ride! If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: STAR…

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Convos with Sandra Hunter: Stealth Aunties and Metaphorical Changing Rooms 42:09

2y ago42:09

42:09

In this intriguing episode of Our True Colors, Sandra Hunter joins us to talk about her work with Wild Women Leaders of Colour and shares her own experiences of identity and "herstory". Together we talk about leaning on each other...and our ancestors...for support as we as women of color navigate space historically dominated by white men. Resources…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: World v. Wade - Discourse about the Threat to Human Autonomy 35:57

2y ago35:57

35:57

I am so happy to welcome back Season 3 Cohost, Carmen Watson, to talk with me about the news of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. I wanted to know her thoughts and perspectives as a Canadian and understand what conversations are happening among our neighbors to the north. Join us for this special episode as we discuss this incredibly im…

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You Know What They Say About Making Assumptions...Discussion with Rahimeh Ramezany 37:21

2y ago37:21

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In this episode, we talk with Rahimeh Ramezany about identity and making assumptions about who people are and what their lived experiences must be. Rahimeh is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Intercultural Specialist, whose work is focused on addressing the experiences of marginalized ethnic, racial, and religious communities in the United State…

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Work-Life Harmony with Ruthie Bowles 39:54

2y ago39:54

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Ruthie Bowles is a US Army Veteran, mom to four kids, and lives in Maryland with her family, goats, and chickens. She focuses on bringing awareness to the unethical tactics and strategies in the small business coaching and consulting industry. Ruthie is also an audiobook narrator. She joins OTC this episode to talk about the difference between work…

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Black in Bali: Adventures with Twanette Barrett 34:54

2y ago34:54

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Join Yolandie and me this week as we chat with my wonderful friend, Twanette Barrett. She is a retired army vet and now a life coach living in Bali, Indonesia. If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Our True Colors is sponsored by True Culture Coaching & Consulting. Head to our website …

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Caught Between Worlds with Dr. Christopher Riddick 34:29

2y ago34:29

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While Washington, DC is the city where he resides, Dr. Christopher Riddick is a proud son of North Carolina and hails from the rural county of Gates. His upbringing was significant in shaping his identity and fuels many of his passions today. Dr. Riddick is intent on helping organizations truly exhibit what they frequently say but are often challen…

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Identity Beyond Chapter Titles with Katrina Strohl 33:37

2y ago33:37

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Katrina Strohl (they/she/him) served as an Aviation Structural Mechanic in the US Navy. In 2018, Katrina decided to take their own life after internalizing the behavior of an unsafe workplace. They now serve others through their work in psychological safety, mental health and boundary strategy for people who share their identities or their lived ex…

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Welcome to Season 4 - Meet Yolandie! 35:02

2y ago35:02

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Welcome to Season 4 of Our True Colors! I am happy to introduce my co-host for this season, Yolandie Hamilton. She'll be hangin' with us for the season, so get to know a little bit about her in this episode. Yolandie Hamilton is a personal style and confidence coach, mom and proud to be the very interesting mix of Jamaica and Poland, with a lot of …

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Another "Mixed" Tape: Wrapping up Season 3 33:39

3y ago33:39

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Join Carmen and me as we talk about our experiences, what we've learned, and the takeaways from Season 3. If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Our True Colors is sponsored by True Culture Coaching & Consulting. Head to our website to find out how True Culture Coaching and Consulting c…

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Revisiting Intersectionality with Stefanie Kurgatt 35:36

3+ y ago35:36

35:36

Our guest this week is Stefanie Kurgatt. Stefanie was born in Eldoret, Kenya but moved to the states at a young age and most of her childhood was spent in Tallahassee, Fl. She attended Georgetown University, where she earned her B.S. in Healthcare Management/Policy and M.S. in Health Systems Administration. She holds a great interest in health disp…

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The Liberation of Self-Love and Authenticity with Dr. Charletta Wilson 45:04

3+ y ago45:04

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Dr. Charletta Wilson is an industrial & organizational psychologist, an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certified Professional Coach, Global Team Coach, TEDx Speaker and Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator at CaPeesh Consulting LLC. For over two decades, she’s served thousands of clients in business startups, leadership and organizational d…

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Mixed History with Haley and Megan 34:42

3+ y ago34:42

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Haley and Megan are sisters who grew up in rural Louisiana. Haley is now a school psychologist working in South Louisiana. Megan lives in New Orleans and works in the film industry. These sisters love history and started making a list of historical figures who were mixed race a few year ago. Two years ago they decided to turn their list into a blog…

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Sticks and Stones Reboot: Stop the Violence! 58:33

3+ y ago58:33

58:33

In light of the continued violence against Asian communities around the US and, indeed, around the world; and in an effort to bring renewed awareness, I am bringing back an episode from earlier this year. Daniel Quan-Watson, a high-ranking official in Canada's Public Service, has a unique blend of experiences. He's held the highest Canadian civil s…

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"Calling In" with Nikki Innocent 38:49

3+ y ago38:49

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My guest this week is Nikki Innocent. Nikki is a 2-time TEDx speaker, certified women’s leadership coach, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) strategist and the host of the podcast Checkbox Other, that focuses on the journey toward belonging. Five years ago, Nikki left behind her career in corporate America to live and lead fully as herself focusin…

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Dr. Shantel Buggs on Dating, Technology, and What's to Come for DEI 48:23

3+ y ago48:23

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My guest this week is Dr. Shantel Gabrieal Buggs. Dr. Buggs is an assistant professor of sociology and African American studies at Florida State University, specializing in research on multiracial identity, representation, and romantic, sexual, and family relationships. She is currently working on an edited collection of essays on "queering" consen…

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Mixed Up School Daze - Talking Then and Now with Maris Lidaka 46:26

3+ y ago46:26

46:26

Maris Lidaka is a filmmaker in Los Angeles and the creator of the Blended Future Project. Maris talks with me about his experience growing up mixed both in a mostly white suburb but also abroad in high school. This experience allowed him to gain some perspective on race and who he is. If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START …

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Discovering and Embracing Purpose with Natalie Forest 39:38

3+ y ago39:38

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Natalie Forest, Ph.D. an intuitive transformational Mentor with a background in history and teaching. She is a teacher inside and out in all she does. She helps people going through a "midlife crisis" reconnect with their own unique self through addressing "the Hidden Power of Patterns" so that they can finally live their lives, their way. Natalie …

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Making a Space for Mixed-ness with Life Coach Sarah Lotus Barrett 48:17

3+ y ago48:17

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Sarah Lotus Garrett is a life coach working with mixed adults and monoracial parents of mixed children. She was born and raised in northern California and has lived in Northern Italy for the past 15 years. She is a woman, daughter, sister, mother, wife, auntie, friend, world citizen, chef, gardener, creator of beautiful things, a napper, and a joy …

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Unwrapping the Gift of Dialogue: Race Talk with Meredith and Cindy 38:10

3+ y ago38:10

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How was the topic of race handled in your household? Something you've always discussed or an area that typically went untouched? Meredith and Cindy Palomo are a couple living in the Kansas City area. They recently paused a three-year endeavor as foster parents. They're lucky to have three amazing daughters, aged 20, 17, and 3. They have a passion f…

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Sticks and Stones: Discussing Micro (and Macro!) Aggressions with Daniel Quan-Watson 56:23

3+ y ago56:23

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Daniel Quan-Watson, a high-ranking official in Canada's Public Service, has a unique blend of experiences. He's held the highest Canadian civil service position, is fluent in both English and French, has lived in 13 Canadian locations, traveled extensively across the country, authored long-lasting legislation, overseen a prominent National Parks sy…

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This Land is Our Land: A Message as we Observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 11:14

3+ y ago11:14

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If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Our True Colors is sponsored by True Culture Coaching & Consulting. Head to our website to find out how True Culture Coaching and Consulting can support you and your organization. You can find us at truecultureconsulting.com where you can also cont…

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Unicorns, Inclusion, and Mrs. Tennessee 42:02

3+ y ago42:02

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I had the pleasure to welcome the reigning Mrs. Tennessee for 2020 - 2021, Mrs. LaFaye Noel. Not only is LaFaye active in her community and beyond, she speaks of intersectionality, self-esteem, and skills to bring confidence to just about any situation with the wisdom of a mother of four, educator, and a shining example of diversity, equity, and in…

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Kickin' it with Katie Andresen from Mixed Kid Chronicles 55:03

3+ y ago55:03

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Katie Andresen is the host & producer of Mixed Kid Chronicles, a podcast for the mixed up and mixed race. This week my guest is Podcaster Katie Andresen, the creator and host of Mixed Kid Chronicles. She shares her identity story and what it’s been like as a podcaster talking with others. In this Episode we talk about “otherness” overseas and gener…

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The Coaching Connection: Removing the Stigma of Counseling w/ Guest Brittany George 58:11

3+ y ago58:11

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My guest this week is life coach and counselor, Brittany George. Brittany was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada and is the founder of Mixed Mental Health. She focuses on identity alignment and building confidence and community. Mixed men and women can find relatable content on her site about what it is liked to be mixed and how your mental healt…

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Mixed Heritage and CHamoru Culture with Rara Imler 42:48

3+ y ago42:48

42:48

Rara Imler is a native CHamoru born and raised on Guam. She is a comedian, writer, actor, and adult entertainer based out of Atlanta, Georgia. She has joined me on the show to discuss what it means to be a mixed-race Islander and the difficulties experienced when trying to assimilate and be fully accepted into one's respective culture(s). In this i…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Election Reaction with the Hosts of OTC 47:14

3+ y ago47:14

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Hang with me and my cohosts from Seasons 1 through 3 in this special episode as we discuss our reaction to the US Presidential Election. Shannon Edwards (Season 1), Jason Mitchum (Season 2), and Carmen Watson (Season 3) join me to talk about our perspectives, our hopes, and our disappointments. Carmen, who is Canadian, gives us her viewpoints as a …

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Decision 2020: Discussing the Presidential Election with April Powers 52:20

3+ y ago52:20

52:20

The time has arrived. Election Day in America is here. With me to discuss the significance of this election, the very fulcrum of the future direction of America, is my guest, April Powers. April is the Managing Director of First Impression Rx, a full service consulting firm that helps fortune 500, nonprofits, and government agencies manage differen…

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Blasian Experiences: A Chat with the Cast of Blasian Narratives 48:09

4y ago48:09

48:09

This week I am joined by the cast of Blasian Narratives Vol. I. Some have gone on to take on a diverse range of endeavors but this project continues to connect them. It has been five years since Volume 1, and now the group is back together to discuss their perspectives on being Black and Asian. Visit blasianproject.org/ for more about the Blasian P…

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Unpacking Racial Trauma with Guest Therese Kempf 51:27

4y ago51:27

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This week my guest is Therese Kempf, who is a therapist in NYC. She specializes in working with trauma and couples, and has a unique focus in working with Racism as Trauma. Therese is also a body based therapist (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy) and helps her clients see the body as a main source of information as well as a primary channel for healing. …

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Intersectional Dimensions: Disability Awareness with Guest Zakiya Mabery 46:55

4y ago46:55

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I am happy to welcome Zakiya Mabery CEO of B Global Diversity Inclusion Strategic Planning. In this episode of Our True Colors, Zakiya talks with me about the intersections of being a black woman with disabilities. Zakiya is active in the world of diversity and inclusion (D&I) and her new book, Diversity and Inclusion in the Age of COVID, will be a…

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Wanda Booth: A Mother's Love 57:09

4y ago57:09

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Wanda Booth is a business strategist helping the Million Dollar Business Divas achieve financial freedom and purpose in their online business. She also served 25 years in the US Army where conversations of race, diversity, and equal opportunity are often discussed. Wanda currently lives in Kansas raising her three children to understand their true …

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Life in Film with Richard Pierre 48:56

4y ago48:56

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Richard Pierre is a filmmaker who was born in the US but is currently living in Toronto, Canada. He joins me to talk about his experiences that led him down the path to film-making and also talks about the day that he became black. Don't miss this episode as we dive deep into the nuances of race and culture and the power of seeing oneself reflected…

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Talking Transitional Justice with Joshua Grant 52:04

4y ago52:04

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Joshua Grant, a researcher working with the Transitional Justice Resource Center in Kosovo, talks with me about his studies in transitional justice. He is passionate about issues of race in international relations as well as what is happening in the US. In this conversation, we compare recent and historical events in the context of what we are expe…

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Welcome to Season 3 - Meet Carmen! 38:01

4y ago38:01

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Welcome to Season 3 of Our True Colors! I would also like to welcome my co-host for this season, Carmen Watson! She was a guest in Season 2 - I encourage you to go back and check out her episode if you haven't already heard it. This first episode of the season further introduces you to Carmen. If this is your first time with OTC, check out EPISODE …

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