Colorism is treating someone differently due to the hue of their skin tone. Typically it’s the preference for light skin over dark skin, and is reflected in beauty standards, hiring practices, and many other of our societal systems. This typically results in people who have a darker skin tone being treated with prejudice or discrimination, but we’ll hear from our guests about all different types of colorism that they’ve experienced. 

Colorism is treating someone differently due to the hue of their skin tone. Typically it’s the preference for light skin over dark skin, and is reflected in beauty standards, hiring practices, and many other of our societal systems. This typically results in people who have a darker skin tone being treated with prejudice or discrimination, but we’ll hear from our guests about all different types of colorism that they’ve experienced.

Colorism

Join a conversation with Badiana, Sam, and Thomas from Sunrun's Black+ ERG. They'll discuss their thoughts on Black representation in America, and the experiences that have shaped them. 

Join a conversation with Badiana, Sam, and Thomas from Sunrun's Black+ ERG. They'll discuss their thoughts on Black representation in America, and the experiences that have shaped them.

Reflections of Black Experiences

Learn about Lunar New Year from members of our Asian+ ERG. They tell us about their favorite foods and traditions during this special time for so many. 

Learn about Lunar New Year from members of our Asian+ ERG. They tell us about their favorite foods and traditions during this special time for so many.

Lunar New Year

What are ‘gender roles’, how do they affect us, and why are they even a thing? Join our discussion with Joel, Badiana, Markus, Phish, and Ro to explore how we think about masculinity, gender roles, and how we present ourselves in today’s world.

What are ‘gender roles’, how do they affect us, and why are they even a thing? Join our discussion with Joel, Badiana, Markus, Phish, and Ro to explore how we think about masculinity, gender roles, and how we present ourselves in today’s world.

Masculinity & Gender Roles

"Masculinity"

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about each other’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose.Join a conversation with Michelle and learn about how she was able to rise up and success in her job and family life, despite tough lessons, barriers, and trauma.

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about each other’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Join a conversation with Michelle and learn about how she was able to rise up and success in her job and family life, despite tough lessons, barriers, and trauma.

Cultural Conversation with Michelle

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.Join us in a conversation with Deanna while she tells her inspirational story of overcoming obstacles and becoming a self-made entrepreneur by leaning into her familial and cultural roots. 

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences. Join us in a conversation with Deanna while she tells her inspirational story of overcoming obstacles and becoming a self-made entrepreneur by leaning into her familial and cultural roots.

Cultural Conversation with Deanna

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.Join our conversation with Kenzie, who created a Queer Theater group to expand the queer narrative and tell stories of the LGBTQ community more authentically. 

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences. Join our conversation with Kenzie, who created a Queer Theater group to expand the queer narrative and tell stories of the LGBTQ community more authentically.

Cultural Conversation with Kenzie

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.Join our conversation with Ro Murdock- a self-proclaimed Star Trek nerd who has recently discovered who they can be and the impact they can make just by being themselves!

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences. Join our conversation with Ro Murdock- a self-proclaimed Star Trek nerd who has recently discovered who they can be and the impact they can make just by being themselves!

Cultural Conversation with Ro

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.Join our conversation with Badiana Badio, a first-generation Haitian American who wears flower crowns, loves dogs, has a passion for helping people feel like they belong, and so much more! 

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences. Join our conversation with Badiana Badio, a first-generation Haitian American who wears flower crowns, loves dogs, has a passion for helping people feel like they belong, and so much more!

Cultural Conversation with Badiana

Join us as we explore various topics that help us understand the power of the words we choose and how we can use our language to be more inclusive. *The statements, views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in these podcasts belong solely to the participants and hosts, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Sunrun.

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences.Join our conversation with Cathy Oh, a first-generation Korean American who loves kpop, tacos, miniatures, and so much more! 

The words we use make a difference in how we make others feel. But if we don’t know much about the other person’s culture or experiences, it’s difficult to know which words are best to choose. Cultural Conversations are safe and interactive events for you to learn about fellow Sunrunners, their culture, and their lived experiences. Join our conversation with Cathy Oh, a first-generation Korean American who loves kpop, tacos, miniatures, and so much more!

Cultural Conversation with Cathy

We’ve been collectively traumatized by the events of the last 15 months. Now that COVID cases are dropping and vaccinations are out, restrictions are being lifted, and people are excited to get back to their “normal” life again. But what does that look like? How will we get there? And how will we make sure we’re bringing everyone with us into a more aware, safe, and inclusive world? Join us to hear our perspectives on what the new "normal" will look like to each of us, and how we think we might get there without damaging relationships. 

We’ve been collectively traumatized by the events of the last 15 months. Now that COVID cases are dropping and vaccinations are out, restrictions are being lifted, and people are excited to get back to their “normal” life again. But what does that look like? How will we get there? And how will we make sure we’re bringing everyone with us into a more aware, safe, and inclusive world?  Join us to hear our perspectives on what the new "normal" will look like to each of us, and how we think we might get there without damaging relationships.

Pandemic Phase: Back to "normal"

Juneteenth, Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day, serves as a celebration of freedom for Black people who had been unjustly and cruely enslaved in the United States. Join Markus, Emmitt, Charesse, Bejeray, and O'Rob in discussing and celebrating Black &amp; African American history, culture and its influence on today's world.

Juneteenth, Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day, serves as a celebration of freedom for Black people who had been unjustly and cruely enslaved in the United States. Join Markus, Emmitt, Charesse, Bejeray, and O'Rob in discussing and celebrating Black &amp; African American history, culture and its influence on today's world.

Juneteenth

Pride+ explores the reclamation of the word “Queer”, what the word “Pride” means to differing people,  other terminology and definitions found in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as how to be a great ally to all members of this community. Join us in a celebratory episode for Pride Month.

Pride+ explores the reclamation of the word “Queer”, what the word “Pride” means to differing people,  other terminology and definitions found in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as how to be a great ally to all members of this community. Join us in a celebratory episode for Pride Month.

Pride+

In this episode, we’re connecting with people from all walks of life to assist in creating an episode dedicated to highlighting our collective stories. 

In this episode, we’re connecting with people from all walks of life to assist in creating an episode dedicated to highlighting our collective stories.

Words of Encouragement

Microaggressions are the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership. In this episode, we hear from members of our Asian+ employee resource group about the microaggressions they experience as members of the Asian community in a post COVID-19 world. 

Microaggressions are the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.  In this episode, we hear from members of our Asian+ employee resource group about the microaggressions they experience as members of the Asian community in a post COVID-19 world.

Microaggressions in the AAPI Community

What's the difference between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals?  Where are they each allowed to go (in public), and why is it important to use the right term?Join us with Eric - long time dog trainer - to learn about the differences and how to get the right training for your pet or working dog. 

What's the difference between Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals?  Where are they each allowed to go (in public), and why is it important to use the right term? Join us with Eric - long time dog trainer - to learn about the differences and how to get the right training for your pet or working dog.

"Service" Animals

In today’s episode - The “R” Word - we talk about a common slur that’s been used, and normalized, for decades. It’s a word that might be so deeply ingrained in your vocabulary, that you don’t know the painful history and feelings it evokes from so many people. 

In today’s episode - The “R” Word - we talk about a common slur that’s been used, and normalized, for decades. It’s a word that might be so deeply ingrained in your vocabulary, that you don’t know the painful history and feelings it evokes from so many people.

The "R" Word

Gendered language is commonly understood as language that has a bias towards a particular sex or social gender. So, why in 2021 are we still using these types of words? Join Nicolle, Badiana, Hilary, Sarah, and Caroline in a discussion about how gendered language affects us, and how to make small changes to be more inclusive. 

Gendered language is commonly understood as language that has a bias towards a particular sex or social gender. So, why in 2021 are we still using these types of words? Join Nicolle, Badiana, Hilary, Sarah, and Caroline in a discussion about how gendered language affects us, and how to make small changes to be more inclusive.

Gendered Language

What's different about being a woman in sales? Join Badiana and our guests Liz, Rena, and Trista as they share their experience as a women in sales, the mentors and allies they've found helpful in their career, and tips they have for women new to, or thinking about pursuing a career in sales. 

What's different about being a woman in sales? Join Badiana and our guests Liz, Rena, and Trista as they share their experience as a women in sales, the mentors and allies they've found helpful in their career, and tips they have for women new to, or thinking about pursuing a career in sales.

Women in Sales

Why Language Matters

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