Uncovering Belonging

Jun 20 2024 12 ep. 24 mins 4
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Welcome to Uncovering Belonging, a podcast that explores the professional and personal stories of unique voices on what it means to belong and the journey to finding our authentic self. Lead by leaders in the inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility space, Jade Pichette (they/them) and Erin Davis (she/her) work to create a psychologically safe space for all their guests to share their own journey to finding a sense of belonging and help listeners along the way to also be who they are.

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Heartspeak with Grandmother Kim Wheatley: Part 2

Jun 20 2024 34 mins  
In Part 2 of this conversation, Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley expands on her mixed feelings about the concepts of decolonization and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). She delves into the lasting impacts of colonialism, sharing her experiences with systemic and anti-Indigenous racism, and the added burden of educating Canadians to unlearn their biases. Grandmother Kim h

Heartspeak with Grandmother Kim Wheatley: Part 1

Jul 27 2023 22 mins  
Join co-hosts Erin and Jade as they engage in a thought-provoking and heartfelt conversation with Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley, delving into the profound themes of healing through ceremony, reclaiming Indigenous identity, and challenging the notion of "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion." In this powerful episode, Grandmother Kim fearlessly explores Canada's ongoing cultural

Journey to Uncovering Belonging

May 23 2023 31 mins  
In a captivating twist, Erin Davis (she / her) and Jade Pichette (they / them) turn the tables on themselves and ask each other the thought-provoking questions they usually reserve for their esteemed guests.

Creating Spaces For Us - By Us with Gwenna Kadima

Feb 27 2023 29 mins  
How does our sense of self and identity play a part in belonging? And what roles do vulnerability, humility, (and Google) play in accountability? Award-winning, Toronto-based BIPOC Career Activator and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant, Gwenna Kadima (she/her), joins co-hosts Erin and Jade to unpack the nuances of belonging, accountability, and tangible actions with

Empathy in EDI with Jefferson Darrell

Jan 19 2023 22 mins  
Jefferson Darrell (he/him), the founder and CEO of Breakfast Culture, joins co-hosts Erin and Jade to share some of his “Secret Sauce” when it comes to inclusion and belonging including the roles and impacts of self-reflexivity and Racial Battle Fatigue in the workplace, and how EDI consulting work can be a solutions-focused way to survive and thrive.

History to inform DEI today with Dr. Melissa Horne

Oct 31 2022 31 mins  
Are histories of oppression repeating themselves and if so, what role does DEI have in breaking the cycle? Co-hosts Erin and Jade are joined by PhD, DEI advocate, historian and host of the Just One Q podcast, Dr. Melissa Horne, who shares how learning about Black History and the Civil Rights Movement shaped her journey towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work.

Rethinking Masculinity One Conversation at a Time with Jake Stika

Sep 16 2022 22 mins  
What stake do men and boys have in addressing the harms caused by patriarchy? Jake Stika, Next Gen Men’s Executive Director, joins our cohosts Jade Pichette and Erin Davis in rethinking how we address misogyny, patriarchy, and toxic masculinity to create a culture of inclusion and build towards a future where boys & men experience less pain, and cause less harm. Please note a di

Conversation Across Difference with David Lewis-Peart

Jul 31 2022 36 mins  
How can we create belonging when we can’t talk to one another? David Lewis-Peart (he/him), community worker, corporate trainer, writer and playwright, joins our cohosts Erin Davis (she/her) and Jade Pichette (they/them) in discussing how we can talk across differences. David addresses how we can work in right relationship with one another. Audio transcript and captions are coming

Abundance Mentality with Sithara Fernando

Jun 20 2022 30 mins  
Co-hosts Erin and Jade are joined by Environmental Professional, Writer, Speaker, and Trekkie, Sithara Fernando, who shares her journey of finding herself and happiness within. During the discussion, she shares the power of stories to shape how we see and engage with the world around us.

Being a Social Justice Worker with Deepak Kashyap

May 16 2022 28 mins  
Join Jade & Erin in the series premiere episode of Uncovering Belonging, launched on the 2022 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Featuring our guest, Deepak Kashyap (he/him), as he shares his experiences in making the shift from a Social Justice Warrior to a Social Justice Worker, the Canadian immigration system, belongingness, intersectionality, and we