Culture & Cafecito: Recent Episodes
Nathalia Montoya Casanova
The Culture & Cafecito Podcast hosts conversations with people, leaders, and experts (of all industries) who have expertise and curiosity for sharing, talking about and exploring what culture means and how we can re-define it as individuals, as leaders, as a community, and as a team. The podcast specifically focuses on cultivating conversations to support leaders in thinking about new ways to communicate, collaborate, and connect more effectively and authentically.
On this episode of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast, I talk with Dr. Jason Yuan about his experience in medicine and how his culture has impacted his work and what he does to support his patients. We discuss what pranic healing is and how pranic healing otherwise known as energy healing can support people's mental health. We also delve deeper into how we can apply pranic healing to healing business culture and supporting employees in the workplace and we also talk about the difference between western and eastern medicine and how both can contribute to our healing.
Dr. Yuan is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist practicing in Connecticut/New York/New Jersey area. His passion for holistic health emerged from his own personal experience of chronic illness for over 20 years. He saw the gaps in the traditional healthcare model and pursued alternative approaches such as Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Yuan strives to personalize his treatments for each patient’s specific needs through an integrated approach. Combined with his honesty, motivation, and compassion, Dr. Yuan emphasizes that he strives to be the model doctor that everyone would like to have. He graduated from the University of Bridgeport in 2021 with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Masters in Acupuncture. He graduated with honors from NJIT-Rutgers with a bachelor’s in Biology in 2017. Dr. Yuan is also a certified Pranic Healing instructor, Craniosacral therapist, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy practitioner.
You can connect with Dr. Jason Yuan on instagram at @drjasonyuan, email him at drjasonyuan@gmail.com, learn more about his services and work on his website https://www.drjasonyuan.com/ and tune into his podcast The Pranic Healing Podcast pranichealingpodcast.buzzsprout.com
On this Episode of Culture & Cafecito Podcast, I chat with Qawi Austin, Coach and Consultant in the DEI space. We breakdown the different definitions of culture and what it takes to build inclusive, equitable and sustainable organizational cultures in today's society. In addition to this, we discuss what leaders need to consider in order to begin addressing systemic issues and what individuals commit to and can start doing in order to make contributions to creating healthy work environments.
One this Episode of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast, I chat with Beatriz Boaz, founder of Theta Breathwork. We talk about how Theta Breathwork supported her in letting go of limiting beliefs as an entrepreneur, how she built her community, how this tool can help people from all cultures. During this chat we discuss the power of breath and how this healing modality can help people prioritize their well-being and tap into the best version of themselves.
One today's Episode, I chat with my colleague and friend Bryan Nesbitt, Finance Manager, Well-being Wizard and Mental Health Advocate at Deloitte. On this episode we talk about culture as it relates to mental health in the workplace. As vulnerable conversation we share our own mental health journeys, what led to our own mental health breakdown, the stigma and shame around mental health issues at work and what wellness and tools have supported our well-being. We talk in detail as to how our journeys have contributed to what we do now, how leaders can set the tone to help to de-stigmatize mental health and how organizations can create the conditions that enable their employees to bring their whole selves to work in order to foster corporate cultures of integrated well-being. This conversation was so vulnerable for me but hope our stories keeps inspiring you to share your own story, to keep going wherever you are on your mental health journey, and remember that your mental health challenges can often become your biggest contributions.
This is the 1st episode of season 2 of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast. Nathalia as your host, and Corpore Wellness Coach & Consultant, shares more about who she is, how the podcast began, how it evolved, what she is up to now and how she can help you your team. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and connect!
On today's episode, I chat with James Silvas, Performance Coach and Mindset Specialist. James helps leaders, entrepreneurs and athletes to optimize their performance in their lives and their work. During this connected conversation, James and I discuss leadership, what is a leader, what it takes to be an effective leader, and how leaders can shape culture and overcome impostor syndrome. Originally Recorded on June 26, 2021.
On today's episode, I chat with Tiffany Castagno, Chief Executive Officer of Cultivating the Evolution of Professional HR (CEPHR, LLC). Tiffany is a Transformative HR Curator of Culture. She supports SMBs & founders in building infrastructures-to-scale, strengthening employer brands, engaging teams, & cultures where people want to stay. Tiffany has a wealth of knowledge in the HR space and brings a ton of perspective on how to make work cultures more inclusive, collaborative and deliberate based on her personal and professional experience. In this episode, we talk about what contributes to toxic cultures and how leaders can create simple yet powerful structures to have more authentic and courageous conversations that foster more caring and conscientious work cultures. Orginally recorded: June 13, 2021.
On today's Episode, I chatted with Professor Richard Gardner, Assistant Professor of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During this awesome conversation we talk about the "dark" side of corporate culture. We discuss how imposter syndrome, social comparison and vulnerability creates and contributes to fostering healthy and toxic work cultures. The conversation is so rich. We also discuss how reward systems and performance tools reinforce culture and how the strategic processes companies undergo to define and live their values, is what ultimately impacts a company's bottom line and retention. Honestly, this is a must listen. We get real poetic here, as Professor Gardner asserts that creating corporate culture is as intentional as the brush stroke of an artist and that to truly build a culture of consensus, it requires us to tune into our own personal agency of how our actions and inactions both serve to create and contribute culture. You can connect with Professor Richard Gardner and his work by contacting him at richard.gardner@unlv.edu. Episode originally recorded on May 18, 2021.
One today's Episode, I connect with my colleague and friend Bryan Nesbitt, Finance Manager, Well-being Wizard and Mental Health Advocate at Deloitte. In this episode we talk about culture as it relates to mental health in the workplace. As a vulnerable conversation we share our own mental health journeys in corporate America, what led to our own mental health breakdown and what wellness and tools have supported our well-being. We talk in detail as to how we can begin to de-stigmatize mental health in the workplace and how leaders can create the conditions to enable their team members to bring their whole selves to work in order to foster corporate cultures of integrated well-being. This conversation was so vulnerable for me as it allowed me the space to share a bit of my own mental health journey. We hope our stories keep inspiring you to keep going wherever you are on your mental health journey and remember that you are always your best advocate and that your community always has your back! You can connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryannesbitt/
On today's Episode we chat with Swati Singh writer and author of the novel “Her Brave Journey” that she recently published! We talk about culture as related to Kiara the character in her novel, a south Asian-American woman who is survivor of many adversities. In today’s #MeToo era where women and men are speaking about their stories of assault speak into themes covered and experienced Kiara such as bullying, abuse, manipulation, domestic abuse and societal expectations and how her story can help inspire, strengthen and empower other women to find self healing through a connection to sacred truths. You can connect with her @author_swati_singh and here www.swatisingh.org.
On this episode, we chat with Ana Polanco, CEO of Ana Polanco Coaching. Ana is a Coach and leader for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color and social change organizations. On this episode, we talk about the immigrant experience in the pursuit of the America dream and how we as women can support the culture buidling processes in corporate america. We cover how we can fully embrace our identies to reimagine how we can work differently and how we can begin healing from systems that have systemically opressed us. Originally recorded on May 5, 2021. You can reach Ana @coach.ana and www.anapolanco.org.
On Today's episode we talk to Reena Sengupta is a Conscious Coach and Healer who supports people in connecting with their inner creator. In this conversation we chat about culture as related to her identity and background as an Indian American, how creativity can be used to bridge the gap in following your calling in life and in the corporate space and how a true culture of wellness is a reflection of our ability to connect with the origin of practices, with our own cultural roots and our own discomfort. You will love Reena for her compassion, love of life and wisdom that always shines through in everything she does! Check her out at @urban__buddha. Originally recorded on April 24, 2021.
On this episode, we talk to Stephan Dohrn, Collaboration Architect & Managing Partner of organization called Radical Inclusion, a global group of change facilitators, trainers, and collaboration technology specialists. Stephan facilitates tailor-made processes and spaces, so his clients can make this world a better place. In this conversation we discuss cultural adaptation, adapting to remote work in the new post covid word. We discuss the nature of working now and how distributed and international teams can adapt to new ways of working. The importance of language, naming the elephant in the room, expressing diversity for teams to find common ground to create a culture of openness and psychological safety. Originally recorded on April 6, 2021.
On today's Episode, we talk to Ms. TobeyAnn King, crochet queen and business owner. In light of Tobey’s work crocheting and as a business owner, we chatted about culture as related to identity, community and connection. As the original creator, Tobey shares how her sense of identity and community was impacted when her Bernie doll and crochet pattern went viral! In this conversation we explore each other’s backgrounds with crocheting and how we truly have the power to not only choose with what and how we identify but also how we can use crafts and the things that we love the most to create community and conscious connection with ourselves and those around us. I loved learning about Tobey’s work and what inspires it, what it represents to her and how she seeks inspiration and connection with herself through it! Check her out at @tobeytimecrochet. Originally recorded on Instagram on March 13, 2021.
On this episode we listen to and chat with my dear friend Sherrita Wilkins, Founder & Chief Creativity Officer of Journey Bound Productions also a powerful woman and international team builder. We talk about identity as it relates to how we are formed, what experiences in our lives combined and even access to sports make us who we are and how we show up in the world. We also discuss culture in the workplace with specific examples of how starting with ourselves and starting small is often the best place to start when tackling the dismantling of characteristics of white supremacy culture at work and with each other. In honor of International Women’s Month, we acknowledged the unfortunate injustices still taking place against women of color as unquestionably the reason why continuing to do the work, to show up, and give voice to people and women of color is and continues to be of utmost priority. Originally recorded on Instagram on March 6, 2021. Connect with at Sherrita @sherrita_wilkins
En este episodio, hablamos con Alejandra Quiceno abogada, especialista en derechos humanos, experta y próxima a ser Magister en Estudios Afrocolombianos. También es mi mejor amiga, Colombiana afro-descendiente, apasionada por la música y la cultura. Abordamos temas sobre la identidad, la afro descendencia en Colombia y los Estados Unidos, la importancia del contexto cuando usamos calificadores raciales, la importancia de las narrativas para prolongar la memoria de nuestras raíces y cómo se puede usar la música como un conducto para la reivindicación y la reconexión con nuestras raíces. Conéctate con Alejandra en instagram @soylanietadeantonia_ si estás interesad@ más en explorar de lleno estos temas! Originalmente publicado en Instagram el 27 de febrero, 2021.
In this episode, we talk to Alix Montes, second generation Haitian-American, digital marketing Wunderman, yoga instructor and music enthusiast. We talk about culture as it relates to our own personal identities, passions and cultural backgrounds. We discuss organizational culture and how the characteristics of white supremacy culture show up and can be dismantled in the wellness space and workplace by consciously connecting with the origin and roots of what we do and how we do it. Originally recorded on Instagram on February 20, 2021.
On this episode, we talk with Kenny Thompson Sr. Director for External Affairs for Pepsico in Washington DC to discuss the importance of listening in order to understand communities and their context. We talk about team culture and the value of teamwork, how sports and team culture translates to the real and corporate world, the importance of true commitment to culture and intentionality as the critical components to being a better human being and leader. Originally recorded on January 27, 2021.
This is the first episode of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast. Nathalia the host introduces the podcast, who she is, what inspired the podcast and what you can expect out of these conversations. Grab a cup of your favorite coffee (or drink), sit back and connect! Posted Originally June 24, 2021.