In this episode, we talk with Niti Nadarajah, DEI advocate and freelance general counsel. We talk about:  Her career transition: out of her successful law career for a big corporation into entrepreneurship Growing up in a multicultural setting and the impact on the sense of Belonging Leaning into other people, being inclusively curious, meeting people where they are, compassion, empathy and psychological safety: the key ingredients to Belonging Intrusive vs Inclusive curiosity  Follow Niti’s work on Linkedin Click here to connect with Fiorenza!

In this episode, we talk with Niti Nadarajah, DEI advocate and freelance general counsel. We talk about: <ul> <li>Her career transition: out of her successful law career for a big corporation into entrepreneurship</li> <li>Growing up in a multicultural setting and the impact on the sense of Belonging</li> <li>Leaning into other people, being inclusively curious, meeting people where they are, compassion, empathy and psychological safety: the key ingredients to Belonging</li> <li>Intrusive vs Inclusive curiosity</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/niti-nadarajah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Niti’s work on Linkedin</a> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S3 EP4 with Niti Nadarajah

In this episode, we talk with Ashiedu Joel, inclusive leadership and cultural capital consultant. We are honoured to hear more about her story! We talk about:  Her journey, as a Black African woman in modern Britain, from school to the workplace Stereotypes, biases and microagressions Compassionate leadership Why we need more open conversations  Ashiedu also shared with us strategies that helped her find belonging in the workplace. For the most part, those strategies were reliant on herself - deciding when to engage, educate, and when not to. This may have such a toll on one’s mental health. Follow Ashiedu’s work on Linkedin Click here to connect with Fiorenza!

In this episode, we talk with Ashiedu Joel, inclusive leadership and cultural capital consultant. We are honoured to hear more about her story! We talk about: <ul> <li>Her journey, as a Black African woman in modern Britain, from school to the workplace</li> <li>Stereotypes, biases and microagressions</li> <li>Compassionate leadership</li> <li>Why we need more open conversations</li> </ul> Ashiedu also shared with us strategies that helped her find belonging in the workplace. For the most part, those strategies were reliant on herself - deciding when to engage, educate, and when not to. This may have such a toll on one’s mental health. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashiedujoel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Ashiedu’s work on Linkedin</a> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S3 EP3 with Ashiedu Joel

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we meet our community and we explore the lived experiences of not-belonging and the learnings they offer. Alongside podcast’s host Fiorenza, we hear experiences from three members of our community: - Tanisha Dayal, DE&amp;I consultant for the Resource Key, - Pun Chong Hiu, now a Learning and Training Consultant after 9 years of working as staff development specialist at an investment bank - Dawn Ward, People &amp; Culture Associate Director at Waterstons. We talk about the following themes:  Invisible disabilities The “where are you from” question Building true connections with people while living across the globe How short-term challenges can give you a new perspective   We are sharing practical strategies to help you navigate similar situations. ::: Genuine curiosity: Think about the timing and the tone used with your question. ::: Psychological safety: how can you foster it? ::: Self-work: How much do you know yourself? Has it helped you in finding your own definition of Belonging? How much has it helped you to know yourself, to find belonging? ::: Mindfulness: How could you be more mindful and engage in active listening? How you respond will impact the conversation and the person you’re talking to.  Thank you for tuning in!

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we meet our community and we explore the lived experiences of not-belonging and the learnings they offer. Alongside podcast’s host Fiorenza, we hear experiences from three members of our community: - Tanisha Dayal, DE&amp;I consultant for the Resource Key, - Pun Chong Hiu, now a Learning and Training Consultant after 9 years of working as staff development specialist at an investment bank - Dawn Ward, People &amp; Culture Associate Director at Waterstons. We talk about the following themes: <ul> <li>Invisible disabilities</li> <li>The “where are you from” question</li> <li>Building true connections with people while living across the globe</li> <li>How short-term challenges can give you a new perspective</li> </ul> We are sharing practical strategies to help you navigate similar situations. ::: Genuine curiosity: Think about the timing and the tone used with your question. ::: Psychological safety: how can you foster it? ::: Self-work: How much do you know yourself? Has it helped you in finding your own definition of Belonging? How much has it helped you to know yourself, to find belonging? ::: Mindfulness: How could you be more mindful and engage in active listening? How you respond will impact the conversation and the person you’re talking to. Thank you for tuning in!

The Belonging Project S3 EP2: Not Belonging

Hi everyone! The Belonging Project Podcast is back for a third season! There are a few updates we wanted to share with you ahead of diving into our first episode:  The Belonging Project Podcast is evolving! Following two amazing seasons of co-leadership by Fiorenza Rossini and Andrea Fleishfresser, Andrea has decided to step away from the podcast leadership. On behalf of our podcast’s community, we want to thank Andrea and we will truly miss her. Going forward, Fiorenza will be leading the podcast. Rest assured that our mission and purpose remains unchanged: we are exploring how Belonging can show up in our life, what it feels like to belong and the impact of truly belonging. We’re also going to bring you some new types of interventions with our episodes. We want to diversify the kind of information and strategies provided so it gives you even more opportunities to grow on your journey of finding your true belonging.  Any questions or suggestions, please connect with Fiorenza here. In today’s episode, we are exploring psychologist Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. We look into each level and we talk about how and where Belonging fits in.  Physiological needs Safety needs Social needs (incl. Belonging) Esteem needs Self-actualization needs  Thank you for tuning in!

Hi everyone! The Belonging Project Podcast is back for a third season! There are a few updates we wanted to share with you ahead of diving into our first episode: <ul> <li>The Belonging Project Podcast is evolving! Following two amazing seasons of co-leadership by Fiorenza Rossini and Andrea Fleishfresser, Andrea has decided to step away from the podcast leadership. On behalf of our podcast’s community, we want to thank Andrea and we will truly miss her.</li> <li>Going forward, Fiorenza will be leading the podcast. Rest assured that our mission and purpose remains unchanged: we are exploring how Belonging can show up in our life, what it feels like to belong and the impact of truly belonging.</li> <li>We’re also going to bring you some new types of interventions with our episodes. We want to diversify the kind of information and strategies provided so it gives you even more opportunities to grow on your journey of finding your true belonging.</li> </ul> Any questions or suggestions, please connect with Fiorenza<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here.</a> In today’s episode, we are exploring psychologist Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. We look into each level and we talk about how and where Belonging fits in. <ol> <li>Physiological needs</li> <li>Safety needs</li> <li>Social needs (incl. Belonging)</li> <li>Esteem needs</li> <li>Self-actualization needs</li> </ol> Thank you for tuning in!

The Belonging Project S3 EP1: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Paula Tavares, Senior Legal and Gender Specialist at The World Bank, her work focuses on promoting gender-informed policy-making, improving the legal framework protecting women from discrimination, and gender-based violence, and enhancing women’s economic opportunity. “Fortunately nowadays, with more visibility of the current reality, companies in the private and public sector are creating more laws and policies to support more women in the workplace”, says Paula. She shared her experience working with countries in Africa and South America supporting women's equality, and also how the pandemic has affected and exacerbated existing problems especially regarding gender-based violence and equality in the workplace and the needs for women who have been overburdened for many years. Belonging to her is being accepted for who you are,  having the emotional and physical safety, feeling as equal. Accepting the differences and accepting the individuals for who they are. Belonging is feeling at ease and comfortable being yourself, wherever you are. Follow Paula Tavares’s work on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulattavares/ World Bank  Group https://www.worldbank.org/en/home World Bank Gender Equality https://www.worldbank.org/en/research/dime/brief/dime-gender-program  Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Paula Tavares, Senior Legal and Gender Specialist at The World Bank, her work focuses on promoting gender-informed policy-making, improving the legal framework protecting women from discrimination, and gender-based violence, and enhancing women’s economic opportunity. “Fortunately nowadays, with more visibility of the current reality, companies in the private and public sector are creating more laws and policies to support more women in the workplace”, says Paula. She shared her experience working with countries in Africa and South America supporting women's equality, and also how the pandemic has affected and exacerbated existing problems especially regarding gender-based violence and equality in the workplace and the needs for women who have been overburdened for many years. Belonging to her is being accepted for who you are,  having the emotional and physical safety, feeling as equal. Accepting the differences and accepting the individuals for who they are. Belonging is feeling at ease and comfortable being yourself, wherever you are. Follow <a href="mailto:ptavares@worldbank.org">Paula Tavares</a>’s work on Linkedin <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulattavares/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulattavares/</a> World Bank  Group <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.worldbank.org/en/home</a> World Bank Gender Equality <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/research/dime/brief/dime-gender-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.worldbank.org/en/research/dime/brief/dime-gender-program</a> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S2 Ep9 with Paula Tavares

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we chat with Alexandre Fleury, Global Human Talent Manager at Chiper. Alexandre has over 20 years of experience working in the Human Resources sector and is passionate about human connection and diversity and inclusion issues. He shared with us his quest for belonging and independence, moving to another city to embrace his sexuality and relationship. He told us about challenges he had in the past like working in an organization where he felt he didn't belong because of his sexual orientation, and the joy and prejudice he is facing after he became the father of two black brothers. Belonging to him is more than a feeling, belonging is being, uniting who I plan to be with who I believe to be. He also shared that true belonging is being WHO I am and not WHERE I am. For him, our legacy is ourselves, our own identity. Belonging is an evolving journey as we engage as a person and learn more about ourselves. Follow Alexandre’s work on Linkedin Alexandre Fleury - Global Human Talent Manager - Chiper | LinkedIn Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we chat with Alexandre Fleury, Global Human Talent Manager at Chiper. Alexandre has over 20 years of experience working in the Human Resources sector and is passionate about human connection and diversity and inclusion issues. He shared with us his quest for belonging and independence, moving to another city to embrace his sexuality and relationship. He told us about challenges he had in the past like working in an organization where he felt he didn't belong because of his sexual orientation, and the joy and prejudice he is facing after he became the father of two black brothers. Belonging to him is more than a feeling, belonging is being, uniting who I plan to be with who I believe to be. He also shared that true belonging is being WHO I am and not WHERE I am. For him, our legacy is ourselves, our own identity. Belonging is an evolving journey as we engage as a person and learn more about ourselves. Follow Alexandre’s work on Linkedin <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandre-fleury45/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alexandre Fleury - Global Human Talent Manager - Chiper | LinkedIn</a> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S2 Ep8 with Alexandre Fleury

This episode of The Belonging Project features a conversation between the two co-hosts: Fiorenza Rossini and Andrea Fleischfresser. They talk about: - How the Belonging Project Podcast came to life - Personal experiences around Belonging - Microagressions -  The importance of who we are at our core We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Ahead of wrapping up the year and getting into the holiday season, we’d appreciate any shares, reviews or feedback if you listened to our podcast in 2021! Thank you! Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

This episode of The Belonging Project features a conversation between the two co-hosts: Fiorenza Rossini and Andrea Fleischfresser. They talk about: - How the Belonging Project Podcast came to life - Personal experiences around Belonging - Microagressions -  The importance of who we are at our core We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Ahead of wrapping up the year and getting into the holiday season, we’d appreciate any shares, reviews or feedback if you listened to our podcast in 2021! Thank you! Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S2 Ep7 Special Episode with Fiorenza and Andrea

In this episode of The Belonging  Project Podcast, we talk with Dylan Shimmon, D&amp;I Project Coordinator  and Learning Experience Designer at Equality Leaders. This episode is an open heart  conversation with our guest Dylan as he lets us in into his personal  journey exploring his identity as a queer person over the years. We  learn about the value of community in finding rootedness and belonging. We also explore Dylan’s new professional path, at the intersection of meaningful work, passion and alignment. Links from this episode:  Alexander Leon’s quote: “Queer  people don't grow up as ourselves, we grow up playing a version of  ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimise humiliation &amp;  prejudice. The massive task of our adult lives is to unpick which parts  of ourselves are truly us &amp; which parts we've created to protect  us.” Tarana Burke (founder of the #metoo movement)’s take on overachievement as a trauma response in her recent memoir Unbound Yung Pueblo’s work Follow Dylan’s work on LinkedIn  Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging  Project Podcast, we talk with Dylan Shimmon, D&amp;I Project Coordinator  and Learning Experience Designer at Equality Leaders. This episode is an open heart  conversation with our guest Dylan as he lets us in into his personal  journey exploring his identity as a queer person over the years. We  learn about the value of community in finding rootedness and belonging. We also explore Dylan’s new professional path, at the intersection of meaningful work, passion and alignment. Links from this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/alexand_erleon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alexander Leon</a>’s quote: “Queer  people don't grow up as ourselves, we grow up playing a version of  ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimise humiliation &amp;  prejudice. The massive task of our adult lives is to unpick which parts  of ourselves are truly us &amp; which parts we've created to protect  us.”</li> <li>Tarana Burke (founder of the #metoo movement)’s take on overachievement as a trauma response in her recent memoir <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/unbound-my-story-of-liberation-and-the-birth-of-the-me-too-movement/9781250621733?sscid=b1k5_qn96d&amp;utm_source=ShareASale&amp;utm_medium=Affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=314743&amp;utm_term=1535322" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unbound</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yung_pueblo/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yung Pueblo’s work</a></li> <li>Follow Dylan’s work on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-shimmon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S2 Ep6 with Dylan Shimmon

Jessica Jackson

In this episode of The Belonging  Project Podcast, we talk with Dr Jessica Jackson, licensed psychologist  and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Care Lead at Modern  Health and we loved to learn about her journey into her field and area  of expertise.  We explore:  Mental health, Belonging and the intersection of culture and mental health. The foundational (yet often forgotten!) step to creating psychological safety in the workplace How our social identities impact our mental health The reasons why self-compassion is a needed pre-work to empathy and kindness.   We also deep dive into Jessica’s  latest research on Modern Belonging, particularly how a lack of sense of  belonging is correlated to symptoms of anxiety and depression.  Links from this episode:  Modern Belonging Playbook Self-compassion guided practices by Dr Kristen Neff Dr. Jessica Jackson’s article on culturally centered care Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Follow Jessica’s work on LinkedIn   Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging  Project Podcast, we talk with Dr Jessica Jackson, licensed psychologist  and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Care Lead at Modern  Health and we loved to learn about her journey into her field and area  of expertise. We explore: <ul> <li>Mental health, Belonging and the intersection of culture and mental health.</li> <li>The foundational (yet often forgotten!) step to creating psychological safety in the workplace</li> <li>How our social identities impact our mental health</li> <li>The reasons why self-compassion is a needed pre-work to empathy and kindness. </li> </ul> We also deep dive into Jessica’s  latest research on Modern Belonging, particularly how a lack of sense of  belonging is correlated to symptoms of anxiety and depression. Links from this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://join.modernhealth.com/modern-belonging-playbook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modern Belonging Playbook</a></li> <li><a href="https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Self-compassion guided practices</a> by Dr Kristen Neff</li> <li><a href="https://www.modernhealth.com/post/what-is-culturally-centered-care" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jessica Jackson’s article on culturally centered care</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thoughtco.com/maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-4582571" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maslow’s hierarchy of needs</a></li> <li>Follow Jessica’s work on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jljackso/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn </a></li> </ul> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S2 Ep5 with Dr Jessica Jackson

NEW EPISODE of The Belonging Project Podcast with Ritika Wadhwa, Director of the UK Operation at The Cultural Intelligence Center. Ritika shares her personal story of moving from a patriarchal family in India to live and study by herself in the UK, then Canada, then in the UK again. She tells us how her personal experience really shaped who she is now personally and professionally. After working in different corporate sectors, she discovered her purpose which is making a difference and impact from her own experiences. As Director of UK Operations at the Cultural Intelligence Center, Ritika mentions the importance of developing self awareness in the CQ journey, which is the biggest single change a leader can make within themselves, to foster a culture of acceptance and respect for differences that will lead to belonging which will then lead to innovation, creativity and happiness. Her definition of Belonging really resonated with us "belonging is when you are wholly and completely yourself and know that you're wholly and completely accepted for being yourself when your difference is celebrated. That to me is belonging which really is the most basic human needs it drives our actions and motivations in every way in an every day"  Links from this episode:The Allyship Bookclub  Learn more about Cultural Intelligence (or CQ®) and the Cultural Intelligence Center   Follow Ritika’s work on LinkedIn  Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

NEW EPISODE of The Belonging Project Podcast with Ritika Wadhwa, Director of the UK Operation at The Cultural Intelligence Center. Ritika shares her personal story of moving from a patriarchal family in India to live and study by herself in the UK, then Canada, then in the UK again. She tells us how her personal experience really shaped who she is now personally and professionally. After working in different corporate sectors, she discovered her purpose which is making a difference and impact from her own experiences. As Director of UK Operations at the Cultural Intelligence Center, Ritika mentions the importance of developing self awareness in the CQ journey, which is the biggest single change a leader can make within themselves, to foster a culture of acceptance and respect for differences that will lead to belonging which will then lead to innovation, creativity and happiness. Her definition of Belonging really resonated with us "belonging is when you are wholly and completely yourself and know that you're wholly and completely accepted for being yourself when your difference is celebrated. That to me is belonging which really is the most basic human needs it drives our actions and motivations in every way in an every day" Links from this episode:<a href="https://www.allyship.co.uk/book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Allyship Bookclub </a> Learn more about <a href="https://culturalq.co.uk/about-cultural-intelligence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cultural Intelligence (or CQ®) and the Cultural Intelligence Center  </a> Follow Ritika’s work on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritika-wadhwa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn </a> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S2 Ep4 with Ritika Wadhwa

The Belonging Project Podcast brings voices together to talk about Belonging. Through inspiring real-life conversations with our guests, we learn about how Belonging can show up in so many different ways, what it feels like to belong and the impact of truly belonging.Each episode will offer you inspiration and practical strategies to find your true voice in your life, in society and as a leader. This podcast is hosted by Fiorenza Rossini and Andrea Fleischfresser.

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Sydney Coleman, Product Inclusion &amp; Equity Program Manager, at Google. We explore the different facets of data from the pros and cons of self-labelling our race and ethnicity, to its purpose in the identification of differences in how people are treated in the workplace, and beyond. Sydney explains what Product Inclusion is all about in the tech industry and she shares examples of the dimensions to be found in a product-inclusive model (race, gender, geo, language, body size, criminal history, ability/disability, and more). We talk about Sydney’s journey into Product Inclusion, and how she was able to fully integrate her passion into her work at Google. Finally, we discuss the role Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can play in driving change and the factors needed for their success. “Belonging has a lot to do with psychological safety. Feeling that you can be your true self and not gonna be penalised or in jeopardy to be shamed, harmed or losing your job. Feeling like I belong allows me not to put on an act or a specific version of myself. Showing up as I am takes away the emotional labour of overthinking. I don’t need other people to like me, I need them to be accepting and empathetic, not enforce their own values” says Sydney. Links from this episode:  Follow Sydney’s work on LinkedIn  Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Sydney Coleman, Product Inclusion &amp; Equity Program Manager, at Google. We explore the different facets of data from the pros and cons of self-labelling our race and ethnicity, to its purpose in the identification of differences in how people are treated in the workplace, and beyond. Sydney explains what Product Inclusion is all about in the tech industry and she shares examples of the dimensions to be found in a product-inclusive model (race, gender, geo, language, body size, criminal history, ability/disability, and more). We talk about Sydney’s journey into Product Inclusion, and how she was able to fully integrate her passion into her work at Google. Finally, we discuss the role Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can play in driving change and the factors needed for their success. “Belonging has a lot to do with psychological safety. Feeling that you can be your true self and not gonna be penalised or in jeopardy to be shamed, harmed or losing your job. Feeling like I belong allows me not to put on an act or a specific version of myself. Showing up as I am takes away the emotional labour of overthinking. I don’t need other people to like me, I need them to be accepting and empathetic, not enforce their own values” says Sydney. Links from this episode: <ul> <li>Follow Sydney’s work on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneyccoleman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S2 Ep3 with Sydney Coleman

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Audry Bron, Diversity &amp; Inclusion Expert and Global Communication Expert at Bontekoning &amp; Bron At the age of 5, Audry migrated with her family from their birth country Suriname to the Netherlands as political asylum seekers, where she has been living ever since. She draws her inspiration in D&amp;I from her lived experiences and 15 years of experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. She shared with us her testimony being a woman of color in the corporate world and some examples of microaggression that she experienced in the past. These experiences make her even stronger and passionate about supporting organizations to create diverse and inclusive environments. Microaggressions are really things that people need to be taught about, especially if companies want to invest in Diversity and Inclusion, they need to make people aware of the bias they hold, says Audry. Links from this episode:  Follow Audry’s work on LinkedIn Bontekoning-Bron  Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Audry Bron, Diversity &amp; Inclusion Expert and Global Communication Expert at Bontekoning &amp; Bron At the age of 5, Audry migrated with her family from their birth country Suriname to the Netherlands as political asylum seekers, where she has been living ever since. She draws her inspiration in D&amp;I from her lived experiences and 15 years of experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. She shared with us her testimony being a woman of color in the corporate world and some examples of microaggression that she experienced in the past. These experiences make her even stronger and passionate about supporting organizations to create diverse and inclusive environments. Microaggressions are really things that people need to be taught about, especially if companies want to invest in Diversity and Inclusion, they need to make people aware of the bias they hold, says Audry. Links from this episode: <ul> <li>Follow Audry’s work on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/audry-bron-157a441a/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.bontekoning-bron.com/over" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bontekoning-Bron</a></li> </ul> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S2 Ep2 with Audry Bron

Cory Stewart

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Cory Stewart, integrative counsellor, with an interest on the topic of identity. We talk about Cory’s belonging  journey over time, going back to childhood and teenage years with  moments of fitting in instead of bringing his whole self and identity,  later experiencing a shift in his relationship with his cultural  heritage, to his now deeply embodied definition of Belonging. As young parents, Cory and Fiorenza  talk about the importance in providing their children understanding and  education, in a way that is fully inclusive and representative, starting  in early years education. Fiorenza and Cory openly discuss the feelings when asked THE question - where are you from? Mental health can very much be  impacted when reflecting or being in the midst of an identity crisis or  even when feeling that we don’t fit in. Cory offers insightful  reflections from his counselling room. Fiorenza and Cory also talk about  Racial Trauma and its cross-generational dimension: there may be a  generational burden from a trauma one hasn’t directly experienced, but  their parents, grandparents or ancestors have. This can be very  challenging to unpack, especially as it may not feel ours at first. Cory  shares as this is becoming more and more common and how one’s attempt  to heal may antagonize others, that aren't ready yet. Links from this episode:  Follow Cory’s work on LinkedIn and Instagram The book  Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging, by Afua Hirsch

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Cory Stewart, integrative counsellor, with an interest on the topic of identity. We talk about Cory’s belonging  journey over time, going back to childhood and teenage years with  moments of fitting in instead of bringing his whole self and identity,  later experiencing a shift in his relationship with his cultural  heritage, to his now deeply embodied definition of Belonging. As young parents, Cory and Fiorenza  talk about the importance in providing their children understanding and  education, in a way that is fully inclusive and representative, starting  in early years education. Fiorenza and Cory openly discuss the feelings when asked THE question - where are you from? Mental health can very much be  impacted when reflecting or being in the midst of an identity crisis or  even when feeling that we don’t fit in. Cory offers insightful  reflections from his counselling room. Fiorenza and Cory also talk about  Racial Trauma and its cross-generational dimension: there may be a  generational burden from a trauma one hasn’t directly experienced, but  their parents, grandparents or ancestors have. This can be very  challenging to unpack, especially as it may not feel ours at first. Cory  shares as this is becoming more and more common and how one’s attempt  to heal may antagonize others, that aren't ready yet. Links from this episode: <ul> <li>Follow Cory’s work on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/corystewartuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/corystewartuk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li>The book  <a href="https://www.afuahirsch.com/product/british-on-race-identity-and-belonging/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging, by Afua Hirsch</a></li></ul>

The Belonging Project S2 Ep1 with Cory Stewart

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Lorrena Black, Vice-President of Leadership Development at Inforum. Talking with Lorrena Black for The Belonging Project Podcast was inspiring and grounding: her long-serving US Army experience, giving life and raising 2 kids while still serving in the Army across the world, and her transition into Women’s Leadership Development working with Inforum. We also explored her experiences of being bi-racial in life and in the Army: finding a sense of belonging wasn’t always easy and the willingness to fit in was real. Links from this episode:  Inforum Follow Lorrena Black here   Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Lorrena Black, Vice-President of Leadership Development at Inforum. Talking with Lorrena Black for The Belonging Project Podcast was inspiring and grounding: her long-serving US Army experience, giving life and raising 2 kids while still serving in the Army across the world, and her transition into Women’s Leadership Development working with Inforum. We also explored her experiences of being bi-racial in life and in the Army: finding a sense of belonging wasn’t always easy and the willingness to fit in was real. Links from this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/inforum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inforum</a></li> <li>Follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABZM8KYBuMZcsKddN-7pDMp3sAiHzCPXIFY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lorrena Black</a> here</li> </ul> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S1 Ep9 with Lorrena Black

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Hélène Bejjani, global L&amp;D leader at Atlantis. Hélène is on a mission to build better workplaces where people feel empowered to learn and grow. She focuses her work on 3 key areas: the corporate culture and work environment, leadership development and employee development. "In the workplace, all behaviours matter, including those that are tolerated or accepted. In fact, they often are the true indicators of a company’s culture.", says Hélène. Building on Hélène’s personal and professional experiences, we explore: 🔸 Cross-cultural awareness and how it helps you understand others on a deeper level and adapt 🔸 The importance of intentionality in the virtual world 🔸 How the pandemic has been a catalyst to influence the workplace transformation Links from this episode:  Follow Hélène’s work here   Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Hélène Bejjani, global L&amp;D leader at Atlantis. Hélène is on a mission to build better workplaces where people feel empowered to learn and grow. She focuses her work on 3 key areas: the corporate culture and work environment, leadership development and employee development. "In the workplace, all behaviours matter, including those that are tolerated or accepted. In fact, they often are the true indicators of a company’s culture.", says Hélène. Building on Hélène’s personal and professional experiences, we explore: 🔸 Cross-cultural awareness and how it helps you understand others on a deeper level and adapt 🔸 The importance of intentionality in the virtual world 🔸 How the pandemic has been a catalyst to influence the workplace transformation Links from this episode: <ul> <li>Follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenebejjani/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hélène’s work here</a></li> </ul> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S1 Ep8 with Helene Bejjani

Do you know what a stateless person is?   Someone where the country they are from doesn't recognize them as a citizen, often due to political or religious reasons.  Today in the world there are around 10 MILLION stateless people. People that don’t have the right to have a birth certificate, go to a regular school, hospital or have a death certificate.   In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Maha Mamo. Maha was one of them, her story is an example of #resilience #determinationand #perseverance. After so many attempts, she found a new home in Brazil and at 26 years old, she got her first official document and a citizenship. Maha Mamo is now a spokesperson for the UN #IBelong campaign in order to contribute to eradicating statelessness worldwide by changing the laws and giving more visibility. Links from this episode:  The UN #IBelong campaign Maha’s work and book Resources on statelessness   Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

Do you know what a stateless person is?  Someone where the country they are from doesn't recognize them as a citizen, often due to political or religious reasons. Today in the world there are around 10 MILLION stateless people. People that don’t have the right to have a birth certificate, go to a regular school, hospital or have a death certificate.  In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Maha Mamo. Maha was one of them, her story is an example of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=resilience&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6838790688910528512" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#resilience</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=determination&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6838790688910528512" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#determination</a>and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=perseverance&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6838790688910528512" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#perseverance</a>. After so many attempts, she found a new home in Brazil and at 26 years old, she got her first official document and a citizenship. Maha Mamo is now a spokesperson for the UN <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=ibelong&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6838790688910528512" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#IBelong</a> campaign in order to contribute to eradicating statelessness worldwide by changing the laws and giving more visibility. Links from this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.unhcr.org/ibelong/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The UN #IBelong campaign</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/realmahamamo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maha’s work and book</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mahamamo.com/statelessness-resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources on statelessness</a></li> </ul> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S1 Ep7 with Maha Mamo

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Anna Chen, founder of @etrefemmeasiatique. Anna is a French born Chinese living in Paris, France. In 2020, she launched @etrefemmeasiatique, a vibrant Instagram community of Asian women living in France. She shares her experience as an Asian woman living in France. She talks about her struggles and inspirations about identity, racism, the relationship with Asian parents, the generational gap, cultural transmission and being a daughter of immigrants. She gathered a thriving community of Asian women who feel heard and seen. In this episode, we talk about: 🔸 Growing up in France as the child of immigrant Chinese parents 🔸 Microagressions 🔸 Positive stereotypes can be as damaging "To feel that you belong you need to be able to see that who you are is accepted entirely. You don't feel that you need to stretch yourself to feel that you belong. You don't need to fulfil somebody else’s expectations.", says Anna. Links from this episode:  Anna’s Instagram community: Etre Femme Asiatique   Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Anna Chen, founder of @etrefemmeasiatique. Anna is a French born Chinese living in Paris, France. In 2020, she launched @etrefemmeasiatique, a vibrant Instagram community of Asian women living in France. She shares her experience as an Asian woman living in France. She talks about her struggles and inspirations about identity, racism, the relationship with Asian parents, the generational gap, cultural transmission and being a daughter of immigrants. She gathered a thriving community of Asian women who feel heard and seen. In this episode, we talk about: 🔸 Growing up in France as the child of immigrant Chinese parents 🔸 Microagressions 🔸 Positive stereotypes can be as damaging "To feel that you belong you need to be able to see that who you are is accepted entirely. You don't feel that you need to stretch yourself to feel that you belong. You don't need to fulfil somebody else’s expectations.", says Anna. Links from this episode: <ul> <li>Anna’s Instagram community: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/etrefemmeasiatique/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etre Femme Asiatique</a></li> </ul> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S1 Ep6 with Anna Chen

Nicole Barile

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Nicole Barile, founder of NB Intercultural. We explore: 🔸Growing up in a multi-cultural and multi-faith family 🔸How can workplaces adapt to the diversity of their people’s celebrations and why that's important to feel included and build a sense of belonging 🔸How your gut feel can serve you AND how you may want to cross check it sometimes too! "Belonging is being able to be myself, to be honest and open, without fear of any repercussions. Belonging is when somebody gets you", says Nicole Barile. Links from this episode:  NB Intercultural Connect with Nicole Barile   Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Nicole Barile, founder of NB Intercultural. We explore: 🔸Growing up in a multi-cultural and multi-faith family 🔸How can workplaces adapt to the diversity of their people’s celebrations and why that's important to feel included and build a sense of belonging 🔸How your gut feel can serve you AND how you may want to cross check it sometimes too! "Belonging is being able to be myself, to be honest and open, without fear of any repercussions. Belonging is when somebody gets you", says Nicole Barile. Links from this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://futureofglobalwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NB Intercultural</a></li> <li>Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebarile/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicole Barile</a></li> </ul> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S1 Ep5 with Nicole Barile

Camille Deniau

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Camille Deniau, ex-Google and now artist and founder of Project Roots. We talk about her personal journey growing up across cultures and also about her professional journey, across different countries, and from Google to her art and setting up her own business. We explore: 🔸Growing up across countries and cultures 🔸The feeling of rootlessness 🔸The soul-searching journey for our identity and true belonging. "Belonging is knowing who I am and what I need", says Camille Deniau. Links from this episode:  Project Roots Connect with Camille Deniau   Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Camille Deniau, ex-Google and now artist and founder of Project Roots. We talk about her personal journey growing up across cultures and also about her professional journey, across different countries, and from Google to her art and setting up her own business. We explore: 🔸Growing up across countries and cultures 🔸The feeling of rootlessness 🔸The soul-searching journey for our identity and true belonging. "Belonging is knowing who I am and what I need", says Camille Deniau. Links from this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://projectrootsart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project Roots</a></li> <li>Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilledeniau/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camille Deniau</a></li> </ul> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S1 Ep4 with Camille Deniau

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Dr Sandra Upton, Vice-President of Global Diversity Practice at the Cultural Intelligence Center. We talk about the connections between Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in the workplace and beyond. We also talk about how Cultural Intelligence provides practical strategies that allow us to move from awareness and conceptual knowledge to action, helping us on our journey towards Belonging and in managing unconscious biases. "Belonging for me is a space where I can bring all of who I am to an experience. There's no shrinking back. The environment is such that it celebrates and embraces that. I am not asking permission to be there.", says Dr Sandra Upton. Links from this episode:  What is Cultural Intelligence (CQ)? Cultural Intelligence Center Follow Sandra’s work here   Click here to connect with Andrea and Fiorenza!

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, we talk with Dr Sandra Upton, Vice-President of Global Diversity Practice at the Cultural Intelligence Center. We talk about the connections between Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in the workplace and beyond. We also talk about how Cultural Intelligence provides practical strategies that allow us to move from awareness and conceptual knowledge to action, helping us on our journey towards Belonging and in managing unconscious biases. "Belonging for me is a space where I can bring all of who I am to an experience. There's no shrinking back. The environment is such that it celebrates and embraces that. I am not asking permission to be there.", says Dr Sandra Upton. Links from this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://culturalq.com/about-cultural-intelligence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is Cultural Intelligence (CQ)?</a></li> <li><a href="https://culturalq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cultural Intelligence Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sandra-upton-67316b9/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Sandra’s work here</a></li> </ul> Click here to connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreafleischfresser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiorenza-rossini/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiorenza</a>!

The Belonging Project S1 Ep3 with Dr Sandra Upton

The Belonging Project Podcast brings voices together to talk about Belonging. Through inspiring real-life conversations with our guests, we learn about how Belonging can show up in so many different ways, what it feels like to belong and the impact of truly belonging. Each episode will offer you inspiration and practical strategies to find your true voice in your life, in society and as a leader. This podcast is hosted by Fiorenza Rossini and Andrea Fleischfresser.

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