Curated Conversations

S3 E25: A Therapist's Blueprint to Humanizing Therapy with Sarah Ahmed

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

 

 

S3 E24: It's Just Lunch! with Nadine Woods

🎙️ 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

S3 E23: Resetting the Internet with Sandra Helou

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

S3 E22: A Little Bit About Palestine with Beisan Zubi

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 

 

S3 E21: From the Five Lakes to the Five Rivers with Pardeep Singh Nagra

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”.

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Want more of Pardeep?  Visit his website:  www.pardeep.ca

S3 E20: The Taste of Food Justice with Omme-Salma Rahemtullah

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

S3 E19: The Cost of Volunteerism with Faiza Venzant

Episode 19: The Cost of Volunteerism - This month, listen to our new episode of Curated Conversations where we speak with Faiza Venzant, Executive Director of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration.  Faiza and Sheliza talk about who gets to volunteer, what it means to be able to give your time and resources to others and at what cost!

S2 E18: Developing Leaders & Anti-Racist Schools with Nadia Bennett

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/

S2 E17: Embracing Our Unique Healing Journeys with Tristan Mohamed

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/

S2 E16: Sparking Hope for the Next Generation of Women Leaders with Narmin Ismail

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/