A Dog Called Diversity
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Welcome to A Dog Called diversity. A podcast exploring the themes of diversity, equity and inclusion through sharing stories of personal and powerful lived experiences. Diversity and Inclusion Leader Lisa Mulligan, speaks with fascinating people and uncovers unique experiences with the purpose of building a more inclusive, accepting and kind world.
A Dog Called Diversity
8h ago
Have you ever been in a situation where you hesitated to applaud your own achievements, held back by an invisible societal leash?
Join us as we sit down with Ravi Agarwal, (one of our favourite people here at The Culture Ministry). He is an agile culture transformation consultant, who passionately advocates for change in workplace culture and champions gender equality.
Drawing insights from the #IAmRemarkable program, Ravi sheds light on the often-unrecognized challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries and the crucial role allies like himself play in initiating a progressive shif ..read more
A Dog Called Diversity
1w ago
Dr. Ellen Joan Ford is an impressive person. Her extraordinary life has taken her from the green pastures of New Zealand to the icy expanses of Antarctica.
Her decade of service as an engineer officer in the New Zealand Army is filled with tales of igloo-building, leading humanitarian efforts, and the challenges that come with being a woman in a traditionally male-dominated environment. But Ellen's journey doesn't end with her military career; she's made groundbreaking strides in military leadership research, advocating for authentic leadership and policies to support military parents, leadin ..read more
A Dog Called Diversity
1w ago
Experience the journey of Dr. Lucy Burns: a medical doctor, a mother, and a woman living with muscular dystrophy. Throughout the episode, Lucy offers unique insights into her life and career, along with her own personal discovery of living with a disability and ultimately using it to shape her professional path. The birth of her child also brought her impairment into focus, pushing her to innovate and use her skills to impact the digital education space.
The episode later moves on to an issue often ignored which is the lack of accessibility for individuals with disabilities in both business a ..read more
A Dog Called Diversity
3w ago
Have you ever wondered how to leverage the power of connections for personal and professional growth? This week's podcast guest, Mel Kettle, sheds light on this.
The episode dives into Mel's journey from crafting annual reports to becoming an in-demand speaker, touching on her pivot to social media, her book "The Social Association," and her key insights on creating online communities.
Another central topic discussed just in time for International Womens Day, was the challenges women face in leadership roles, by underlining the profound impact of imposter syndrome on confidence and the pursu ..read more
A Dog Called Diversity
1M ago
From corporate marketing to community activism, our phenomenal guest Melissa Histon brings to life a journey that is as inspiring as it is illuminating. In this episode Melissa shares her fight against breast cancer, a successful shift from the corporate world to photography, and a life changing project in Nepal that documents the harsh reality of women and children trafficking.
The trip to Nepal led to the birth of The Sister Code and Got You Back, Sister charity. Hear about the profound impact this charity has made, offering support and resources to women escaping from violent h ..read more
A Dog Called Diversity
1M ago
Have you ever wondered how much a company truly understands you as a customer? This episode features the candid insights of Debbie Levitt, a customer experience specialist known as the Mary Poppins of CX/UX. In her work at Delta CX, she challenges the status quo of marketing strategies.
Debbie's experiences in diverse cultures have armed her with a unique perspective on the importance of acknowledging the diverse needs and identities of customers.
In this discussion, we dissect the outdated practice of marketing predominantly to a majority demographic standard that is gradually l ..read more
A Dog Called Diversity
1M ago
Imagine growing up in a world where you're encouraged to assimilate, to downplay your heritage, and to hide your identity. This was the reality for our guest, Tricia Montalvo-Tim, a successful corporate attorney and board director who spent two decades battling the emotional toll of feeling like an outsider in her own community and workplace.
In her conversation with Lisa Mulligan, Tricia shares her journey, to balance motherhood, a demanding career, and her authentic self in a corporate environment that didn’t always understand her unique background.
We also explore the continuous pressure ..read more
A Dog Called Diversity
2M ago
Welcome to 2024!
In this episode Lisa welcomes you to 2024 and shares:
Her word for 2024
Three books she read over the Christmas/New Year break
What's coming up for The Culture Ministry and A Dog Called Diversity, and
Guests she is looking for, for A Dog Called Diversity, and
Sponsorship opportunities
Here's the link for the books Lisa discussed:
10x is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy
Phosphorescence Julia Baird
Bright Shining: How grace changes everything. Julia Baird
The In-Between Christos Tsiolkas
Enr ..read more
A Dog Called Diversity
2M ago
Ever wondered what it's like to live with bipolar disorder? Join us as our guest, John Harter, shares his journey from his initial diagnosis at seventeen to creating a fulfilling life all while managing the condition.
We dive deeper into John's personal coping strategies, revealing the essential role sleep plays in managing his bipolar disorder along with the ongoing support from his friends and family. John's career journey is also brought into focus, highlighting his diverse roles and how these workplace’s have accommodated his condition during challenging episodes.
As we wrap u ..read more
A Dog Called Diversity
2M ago
For today's episode, discover the inspiring story of Graci Harkema, a brave advocate for diversity and inclusion. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo amidst civil unrest, she was adopted by an American family and moved to the United States for a new life.
Experience her early struggles of grappling with her identity in a predominantly white area, her journey of self-discovery within the LGBTQ community, and an unforgettable job interview that reshaped her perspective on diversity.
Gracie’s story takes an unexpected turn when her decision to resign from her position at a Brewery due ..read more