The Culturally Informed Strengths Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the strength of Developer. We interview Dr. Camille O'Bryant (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), and for the first time, we have our host Dr. Daniel Almeida (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) joining as an interviewee! This episode will explore their experiences utilizing the strength, Developer, in and out of academia.To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspxHosted by Dr. Daniel J. AlmeidaThis podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the podcast has not been approved and is not sanctioned or endorsed by Gallup in any way. Any opinions, views, findings, conclusions, recommendations presented, and/or interpretations of CliftonStrengths results are only those of the interviewers and guests of the podcast and do not represent the views of the National Science Foundation or Gallup. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 CliftonStrengths® Theme Names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

Dr. Ariel Vaughn, an assistant professor of chemistry at CSU Channel Islands, dives deep into how her Indigenous identity informs her strengths in academia and beyond. She discusses the unique learning approaches rooted in her heritage, emphasizing the value of oral traditions. The conversation also touches on the complexities of navigating Indigenous identity, community building, and the significance of mentorship. Vaughn highlights the importance of personal connections in education and the balance between individual needs and communal responsibilities.

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the strength of Discipline. We interview Dr. Renee Penalver (CSU Monterey Bay), and Dr. Everett Vieira (Fresno State) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Discipline, in and out of academia.To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspxHosted by Dr. Daniel J. AlmeidaThis podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the podcast has not been approved and is not sanctioned or endorsed by Gallup in any way. Any opinions, views, findings, conclusions, recommendations presented, and/or interpretations of CliftonStrengths results are only those of the interviewers and guests of the podcast and do not represent the views of the National Science Foundation or Gallup. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 CliftonStrengths® Theme Names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the strength of Relator. We interview Dr. Kevin Montes (CSU Dominguez Hills), and Dr. Eeman At-Taras (Cal Poly Pomona) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Relator, in and out of academia.To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspxHosted by Dr. Daniel J. AlmeidaThis podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the podcast has not been approved and is not sanctioned or endorsed by Gallup in any way. Any opinions, views, findings, conclusions, recommendations presented, and/or interpretations of CliftonStrengths results are only those of the interviewers and guests of the podcast and do not represent the views of the National Science Foundation or Gallup. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 CliftonStrengths® Theme Names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the strength of Achiever. We interview Dr. Heidy Contreras (CSU San Bernardino), and Dr. Parvin Shahrestani (CSU Fullerton) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Achiever, in and out of academia.To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspxHosted by Dr. Daniel J. AlmeidaThis podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the podcast has not been approved and is not sanctioned or endorsed by Gallup in any way. Any opinions, views, findings, conclusions, recommendations presented, and/or interpretations of CliftonStrengths results are only those of the interviewers and guests of the podcast and do not represent the views of the National Science Foundation or Gallup. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 CliftonStrengths® Theme Names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the strength of Individualization. We interview Dr. Amy Dao (Cal Poly Pomona) and Dr. Mia Livaudais (CSU East Bay) and hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Individualization, in and out of academia.To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspxHosted by Dr. Daniel J. AlmeidaThis podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the podcast has not been approved and is not sanctioned or endorsed by Gallup in any way. Any opinions, views, findings, conclusions, recommendations presented, and/or interpretations of CliftonStrengths results are only those of the interviewers and guests of the podcast and do not represent the views of the National Science Foundation or Gallup. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 CliftonStrengths® Theme Names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the strength of Responsibility. We interview Dr. Nisa Morey (Cal Poly SLO), and Dr. Anna Zelaya (CSU San Bernardino)  to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Responsibility, in and out of academia.To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspxHosted by Dr. Daniel J. AlmeidaThis podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the podcast has not been approved and is not sanctioned or endorsed by Gallup in any way. Any opinions, views, findings, conclusions, recommendations presented, and/or interpretations of CliftonStrengths results are only those of the interviewers and guests of the podcast and do not represent the views of the National Science Foundation or Gallup. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 CliftonStrengths® Theme Names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the strength of Connectedness. We interview Dr. Gyasmine George-Williams (Cal Poly Pomona), Dr. Sonia Ramrakhiani (Cal Poly SLO) and Dr. Joanna Barreras  (CSU Long Beach) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Connectedness, in and out of academia.To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspxHosted by Dr. Daniel J. AlmeidaThis podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the podcast has not been approved and is not sanctioned or endorsed by Gallup in any way. Any opinions, views, findings, conclusions, recommendations presented, and/or interpretations of CliftonStrengths results are only those of the interviewers and guests of the podcast and do not represent the views of the National Science Foundation or Gallup. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 CliftonStrengths® Theme Names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the strength of Activator. We interview Dr. Denise Garcia (CSU San Marcos) and Dr. Jeanette Pirlo (CSU Stanislaus) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Activator, in and out of academia.To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspxHosted by Dr. Daniel J. AlmeidaThis podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the podcast has not been approved and is not sanctioned or endorsed by Gallup in any way. Any opinions, views, findings, conclusions, recommendations presented, and/or interpretations of CliftonStrengths results are only those of the interviewers and guests of the podcast and do not represent the views of the National Science Foundation or Gallup. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 CliftonStrengths® Theme Names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the strength of Belief. We interview Dr. Ariel Vaughn (CSU Channel Islands) and Dr. Monica Palomo (Cal Poly Pomona) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Belief, in and out of academia.To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspxHosted by Dr. Daniel J. AlmeidaThis podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the podcast has not been approved and is not sanctioned or endorsed by Gallup in any way. Any opinions, views, findings, conclusions, recommendations presented, and/or interpretations of CliftonStrengths results are only those of the interviewers and guests of the podcast and do not represent the views of the National Science Foundation or Gallup. Gallup®, CliftonStrengths®, and the 34 CliftonStrengths® Theme Names are trademarks of Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.