Compassionate Cultures

Compassionate Cultures

Hosted by: Rebbecca Hemmings

Bringing humanity, compassion, and logic to conversations about discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

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Episodes

S1: Ep 4 The Racial Microaggressions We Face at University Part 1

In this captivating two-part takeover episode, join us as we delve into a profound conversation with two inspiring black women students. They courageously share their personal journeys, shedding light on the subtle...
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S1: Ep 3 Conversations with a Black Therapist. Guest Yvette Browne

Do all therapists understand the needs of ethnic minorities? Is it important that your therapist has lived experience? What can you do when emotionally triggered or feel frustrated by people who do not understand you...
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S1: Ep:2 Dr Yeow Poon “East and Southeast Asian Communities, Sinophobia and Integration”

Tune in to hear the wisdom from Dr Yeow Poon the Honorary Chair of the Chinese Community Centre, CARG:Campaign Against Racism Group Trustee and Leadership Development expert for a conversation on how sinophobhia (fear...
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Episode 1 - Don't Call it a Come Back!

The great rapper LL Cool J once said, “Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years”. And that’s kind of how I feel as we launch this new version of the Coffee & Antiracism podcast, now known as...
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Episode 15 – EDI & Theatre

This week Rebbecca speaks to Angelina Rizza of Voce Consult to find out how her company explores EDI using theatre. Learn how this alternative, creative method is used to open often difficult conversations about...
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Episode 14. Defence Mechanisms

Have you ever wondered why talking about racism can make people feel so defensive? This episode explores different psychological techniques people often use to defend themselves when in conversations about race.
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Episode 13: Fear is Where We Fail

Rebbecca got a chance to catch up with Director of People and Culture at Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre. Ruth Power. Who says, “Fear is where we Fail.” Hear how the organisations is embracing the challenges of becoming...
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Episode 12: Holding Orgs to Account

Get behind the thinking and origins of Birmingham Race Impact Group aka BRIG with ‘tell it like it is’ activist Jagwant Johal. Originating in the immediate aftermath of the racist murder of George Floyd BRIG, hit the...
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Episode 11 - Keeping it Real

Hosted for the first time by Strawberry Words’ trainer Sipho Ndlovu, this episode delves into the belly of the company. Interviewing CEO Rebbecca Hemmings, Sipho draws out what is behind the antiracism methods that...
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Episode 10 Microassaults in Customer Services

After experiencing a microaggression in a theme park recently, Rebbecca felt compelled to talk about what microassaults (a type of microaggression) look like in a customer services environment, the problems with...
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Episode 9. Chopping Up Racial Equity

Host Rebbecca Hemmings gets straight to it with Leadership Coach and racial equity expert Beca Velazquez-Publes from Michigan, US. From the struggles personally faced as a Puerto Rican -Mexican in non-diverse...
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Episode 8. Informed Consent and Marketing to Ethnic Minorities

Speaking with US-based marketing expert and Founder of Habras Marketing Diana Farias Heinrich, we explore what it truly means to engage genuinely with ethnic minorities. Many organisations wish to increase engagement...
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