4. Creating Space to Talk About Hard Things with Veronique Porter

Welcome to another episode of Live Stoked, Lead Stoked! In this episode, Sarah engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guest, Veronique Porter, delving into the nuances of navigating discomfort in relationships with people who have different beliefs. Sarah and Veronique discuss the importance of embracing the messiness of relationships and experiencing both highs and lows in life to appreciate the fullness and joy of living "stoked." They also explore the significance of heritage-based observances in navigating diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace, as well as the unexpected development of Veronique's business focusing on race and gender impacts on relationships and organizations. Meet Veronique:Veronique, also known as V, is the Founder, CEO, and Lead Educator at Ampersand Workspace. She gives organizations, groups, and companies the tools to enact anti-racist and gender-inclusive values within their organizations to create a productive, inclusive culture. Veronique shapes mindsets, builds skills, and creates lasting impact through facilitator trainings, heritage month and identity holiday workshops, custom sessions, and consulting. Her interactive and collaborative approach results in increased capacity, taking participants from passive knowledge to putting learning into action. She also creates an open space to unpack and learn difficult and controversial topics. Veronique utilizes her years of experience as a Black American woman living and traveling abroad, her research in American studies & culture, and her background in International Development.In this episode we share:Navigating Discomfort in Relationships with Different BeliefsEmbracing the Fullness of LifeVeronique's offering of heritage and identity-based observances for organizationsMeaningful Approach to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionDeepening Authenticity and ConnectionNavigating Discussions About Difference<br/>Connect with Veronique Porter:Instagram - @ampersandworkspaceLinkedIn - ampersandworkspaceWebsite - www.ampersand-workspace.com<br/>
Connect with Sarah:Follow on Instagram - @livestoked_leadstoked (business) & @sea2mountains (personal) LinkedIn -  sarahbettmanWebsite - www.sarahbettman.com & www.livestoked.comFollow on Facebook - CoachBettman<br/>
Resources Mentioned:Korea Book Live Stoked Guest Presenter: Afrofuturism with Veronique Porter - 2/13/24<br/>
Cover Art Photo by: Kim Thomson Steel
Podcast Production by: Allison Nitsch | Podcast Management
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