In this episode “A Therapist’s Blueprint to Humanizing Therapy”, we are joined by Sarah Ahmed, The POC Therapist, and founder of Leena, a mental health service by people who look like you.  Sarah speaks about culturally relevant therapy, the humanization and decolonization of therapy practice, the importance of humour in life, and finding joy from our younger selves.   Learn more about Sarah and her work: Hello Leena Online therapy in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia IG: @ThePOCTherapist The POC Therapist  IG: @helloleena_ Hello Leena LinkedIN: Sarah Ahmed    

🎙️ Season 3, Episode 24! 🎧 In this episode “It’s Just Lunch”, we are joined by Nadine Woods, Creative Director and CEO of Mayana Genevière™ Inc, the founder and executive director of Maternal Goddess® and developer of the patented ALUXTRA™.  ✨ Nadine gives insight on the changes and challenges that women experience post-birth. She speaks on the transition from birthing to motherhood and how there is a lack of focus on a mother’s needs. She also explains the stigma behind breastfeeding in public.  Want to get in touch with Nadine? bustthestigma.com to sign the petition to take to Parliament Visit the storefront and workshop in The Junction.  There’s free parking! Bust The Stigma campaign to find out how you can support the cause Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayanageneviere/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MayanaGeneviere Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl13LIkyPkjVX2iLuxaXsyg Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayanageneviere Listen to past episodes of Curated Conversations: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KEFVThjFai9wHJLvp8V72 Visit our website to learn more about Curated Leadership:  www.curatedleadership.com

In this episode we speak with Sandra Helou, CEO and Co-Founder of MetaMinds Group, a pioneering Metaverse and spatial web company.  Sandra talks about all things tech!  Listen to hear her thoughts on accessibility of technology, end-user awareness and responsibility, and self-governance of identity on the internet.  Find out what web3 actually even is! Learn more about Sandra and her work: LinkedIn Metaminds Group Website

In this episode, we speak with Beisan Zubi, founder of antipalestinianracism.com ✨ As an advocate of anti-Palestinian racism in public education, Beisan discusses liberation, equality, futures, and hopes of Palestininans, anti-Semitism and active Jewish voices in the struggle, the current growing movements, and the importance of solidarity. Want to learn more and connect with Beisan? antipalestinianracism.com - Learning through resources and examples LinkedIn   

In this episode, Sheliza speaks with Pardeep Singh Nagra, a multi-hyphenate Canadian.  As a lover of sport, human rights advocate, and action-based volunteer, Pardeep discusses his personal value as a citizen of Canada, responsibility towards civic engagement and reconciliation, human rights and racism in sports, and other topics important to all Canadians.  Pardeep also connects his Sikh heritage and faith to what it means to be “Canadian”. Check out curatedleadership.com to learn more!  Don't forget to review and Rate our podcast. Want more of Pardeep?  Visit his website:  www.pardeep.ca

In this episode, Curated Leadership founder, Sheliza Jamal, speaks with Omme-Salma Rahemtullah, Interim Executive Director of FoodShare South Carolina.   In this podcast, Sheliza and Omme discuss how food system are created, who has access to healthy choices, food apartheid, and how our grocery stores affect us without even knowing it! Omme works on building advocacy and energy around state-wide policies such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) expansion and Healthy Bucks and assists regional Hubs to engage with their elected officials at all levels.  Join us to learn more about the Taste of Food Justice! Want to learn more about Foodshare South Carolina? Foodshare South Carolina Omme-Salma's LinkedIn

In this episode of Curated Conversations, Faiza Venzant, Executive Director of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration, discusses the complexities of volunteerism, the impact of white supremacy culture on volunteer organizations, the importance of community involvement, setting boundaries in equity work, and finding joy in volunteerism.

Nadia Bennett, the founder and CEO of When Brown Girls Lead, talks about the importance of leadership in developing anti-racist educational programs and schools. This conversation dives into Nadia's lived experiences as a student, educator and black woman. It raises many questions: how we can challenge the status quo in education, create psychologically safe and brave workplaces for women of colour, and what the future of equity, diversity, and inclusion in education could look like? With over fifteen years of experience serving school districts, Nadia Bennett has successfully overseen the processes of change management, teacher and leader coaching, diversity, equity, & inclusion and building anti-racist school environments. As a school turnaround strategist for multiple charter organizations that serve communities of color, her work has produced consistent increases in student achievement, staff retention, and college acceptance rates. Now, as an Executive Leader, she supports districts both nationally and internationally. https://www.nadiabennett.com/ https://www.instagram.com/whenbrowngirlslead/

In this episode, Tristan Mohamed, a qualifying registered psychotherapist and founder of Life Transitions Therapy, shares his personal journey of healing and self-discovery. He discusses his unique approach to therapy, which combines relational embodiment and spiritually integrated psychotherapy. Tristan also explains some of the complexities of working with developmental trauma and emphasizes the need for culturally responsive understandings and approaches to mental health in communities of color. Listeners will gain insights and practical tips on how to navigate their own healing journeys, and will be invited to participate in a brief but effective grounding exercise.   Here are some resources to learn more: Blog post on somatic grounding tools: bit.ly/3DhkSMf Values exercise: bit.ly/3OhkCmB Emotion-sensation-feeling wheel (no affiliation): https://lindsaybraman.com/emotion-sensation-feeling-wheel/ Scheduling a consultation: bit.ly/3rmYYo3 Follow Tristan and Life Transitions Therapy here: www.lifetransitionstherapy.ca IG: @lifetransitions.therapy Tiktok: @lifetransitionstherapy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-mohamed-registered-psychotherapist-qualifying-07271785/

Narmin Ismail, the founder of The Spark of Hope Foundation, discusses her organization's efforts to empower young women in developing countries through education. In this episode, Narmin shares inspiring stories of students who pursued their academic aspirations and went on to become leaders in their fields and communities. She also explains how igniting hope in young women and investing in their education can help combat gender-based inequality, strengthen local communities and be the key to creating long-term transformational change. Narmin Ismail partners with universities globally to attract donors for scholarships for women from the Global South, with a focus on areas of conflict. Her efforts have earned her numerous accolades, including the 2021 Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada. She is a Kenyan immigrant with a B.A. in Psychology and an MBA. Want to learn more about The Spark of Hope Foundation? Find them here: https://thesparkofhope.org/ https://www.facebook.com/SparkofHopeFdn/ https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-spark-of-hope-foundation/ https://www.instagram.com/sparkofhopefdn/