Join Toral Patel and Erin Sember-Chase from the Department of Inclusion and Belonging for a monthly podcast series where they unpack various topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at work. During each episode's interview, they provide a platform for campus colleagues in various roles to share their lived experiences, thoughts, and ideas around how we can create cultures of belonging, especially in our workplaces. You can listen to this podcast on your phone, at your desk, on your way to work, while you are taking a break, even while you get ready for bed!
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Season 5 Transcripts
For transcripts of previous episodes, please visit the Episode Archive page.
Episode 58: CNGs Mini-Series, Part I "Bringing Your Whole Self"
Tune into part one of the three-part mini-series that will feature members of Cornell's six Colleague Network Groups (CNGs). In this first episode, Erin and Toral talk with Crissi Dalfonzo (she/her/hers) and Victor Younger (he/him/his) about their experiences working at Cornell and participating in the LGBTQ+ Colleague Network Group and Men of Color Colleague Network Group. Crissi and Victor share their thoughts around workplace belonging and how CNGs help staff and faculty find community through creating a culture where employees can comfortably bring their whole selves to the workplace.
For more information on Colleague Network Groups at Cornell, please visit: https://hr.cornell.edu/colleague-network-groups
Episode 57: New Season, New Co-Host
Toral Patel and Bert Odom-Reed kick off season five by welcoming back Erin Sember-Chase (she/her/hers), who will be stepping into her new role as co-host of the IE Podcast. Erin shares a little about her professional journey and discusses the importance of creating inclusive spaces across Cornell's campus for staff, students, and faculty. She also teases the new season's theme, "What is inclusion and belonging...really?" Follow upcoming episodes that will explore with fellow Cornellians what it really means and looks like to be included and to feel a sense of belonging.
Season 4 Transcripts
For transcripts of previous episodes, please visit the Episode Archive page.
Episode 56: Journey Back To Cornell - A Conversation with Sonia Rucker, AVP of Inclusion & Belonging
Toral and Bert have an engaging conversation with Sonia Rucker (she/her/hers), the new AVP of Inclusion and Belonging and member of the Presidential Advisors for Diversity and Equity (PADE). Sonia worked at Cornell 2003-2011 and rejoined in 2021. Toral and Bert talk to Sonia about her journey back to Cornell and how issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion impact all staff at Cornell.
Episode 55: Disability Employment Awareness
Toral Patel and Bert Odom-Reed have a great conversation with Erin Sember-Chase (she/her/hers) and Andrea Haenlin-Mott (she/her/hers) regarding disability employment. Erin works in Student Disability Services and serves as one of the co-chairs of the Disability Colleague Networking Group at Cornell. Andrea is the ADA Coordinator for Facilities and Campus Services and serves as the executive vice chair of the Employee Assembly this year.
For more information on Student Disability Services, please visit: https://sds.cornell.edu/
For more information on Cornell Employee Assembly, please visit: https://assembly.cornell.edu/shared-governance-cornell/employee-assembly
Episode 54: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & A Special Announcement
Toral Patel and Bert Odom-Reed take the lead as co-hosts on this episode with a very special guest from the Cornell community. There's also a special announcement at the end of the episode that you won't want to miss.
To learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
Episode 53: What Can I Do to Make a Difference?- On Academia, DEI, and Culture with Dr. Avery August
Toral and Anthony have a great conversation with Dr. Avery August (he/him/his). Avery is a Professor of Immunology in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. He's also a member of the Presidential Advisors for Diversity and Equity (PADE). Toral and Anthony talk to him about his journey into academia and get a glimpse into his perspective about why issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion should matter to faculty at Cornell.
For more information on the PADEs, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-commitments/diversity-leadership-corn…
To revisit Toral and Anthony's interview with Jamal Lopez (he/him/his) and Fanesse George (she/her/hers) from Weill Cornell, please visit: https://soundcloud.com/iepodcast/episode-38
Episode 52: Revisiting Body Size
Anthony and Toral revisit one of their favorite episodes from season three with a brief reflection on how the topic of body size continues to be taboo topic in the workplace.
To listen to part two of this conversation, please visit: https://soundcloud.com/iepodcast/episode-19-weighing-in-on-body-size-part-ii
Episode 51: Revisiting Imposter Syndrome
Anthony and Toral revisit one of their favorite episodes from season two with a brief reflection on how the topic of imposter syndrome continues to affect them at work.
Episode 50: Let's Talk...Disability Independence Day
Anthony and Toral reunite for another "Let's Talk..." episode to discuss the history and impact of National Disability Independence Day on their lives. They also share a number of resources and ways that you can celebrate this day on July 26.
For more information and resources about National Disability Independence Day, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
For a full list of resources, please review the show notes.
Episode 49: "We Are Everywhere" On Family, Resistance, and Advocacy with Foula Dimopoulos
Anthony Sis (they/them) interviews the fifth and final guest for the "Beyond Binaries" special series, Foula Dimopoulos (ze/hir/hirs | he/him/his/), in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
For more information on PFLAG, please visit: https://pflag.org/
To access a free PDF copy of "Stone Butch Blues" by Leslie Feinberg, please visit: https://www.lesliefeinberg.net/
To learn more about the series "Pride" by FX Networks, please visit: https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/pride
Episode 48: Representation and Parenting with Michelle Wescott
Anthony Sis (they/them) interviews the fourth guest for the "Beyond Binaries" special series, Michelle Wescott (she/her/hers), in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
Episode 47: Identity, Culture, and Machismo with Christian Balmaseda
Anthony Sis (they/them) interviews the third guest for the "Beyond Binaries" special series, Christian Balmaseda (he/him/his), in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
Episode 46: Upbringing, Allyship, and Protecting the LGBTQ+ Community with Cole Johnston
Anthony Sis (they/them) interviews the second guest for the "Beyond Binaries" special series, Cole Johnston (he/him/his), in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
Episode 45: Beyond Binaries with Sue Brightly
WARNING: This interview contains a brief conversation on the topic of suicide, which may be upsetting to some listeners. For resources on this topic, please view our show notes for this episode.
Anthony Sis interviews the first guest for the "Beyond Binaries" special series, Sue Brightly (she/her/hers), in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
Please click here to review the full show notes, including LGBTQ-inclusive suicide prevention hotlines
Episode 44:"Beyond Binaries" Preview
A sneak preview at our new series, "Beyond Binaries," in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. A new episode will be released every Friday during the month of June.
For more information on resources to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
Episode 43: AAPI at Cornell, Part IV
This is the final episode of a four-part special series celebrating AAPI staff members at Cornell. On this episode, Toral has a conversation about with Caleb Yu (he/him/his), Graduate and International Student Career Coach at Cornell Career Services, Christina Liang (she/her/hers), Interim Judicial Administrator in the Office of the Judicial Administrator, and Hei Hei Depew (she/her/hers), Financial Analyst in the College of Human Ecology and Chair of the Employee Assembly.
For more information on resources to celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
Episode 42: AAPI at Cornell, Part III
This episode is part three of a four-part special series celebrating AAPI staff members at Cornell. On this episode, Toral has a conversation about AAPI heritage and traditions with Caleb Yu (he/him/his), Graduate and International Student Career Coach at Cornell Career Services, Christina Liang (she/her/hers), Interim Judicial Administrator in the Office of the Judicial Administrator, and Hei Hei Depew (she/her/hers), Financial Analyst in the College of Human Ecology and Chair of the Employee Assembly.
For more information on resources to celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
Episode 41: AAPI at Cornell, Part II
This episode is part two of a four-part special series celebrating AAPI staff members at Cornell. On this episode, Toral continues the conversation with Perdita Das-Humphrey (she/her/hers), Assistant Dean at the Hans A. Bethe House, Jamie Hom (she/her/hers), Assistant Director of New Student Programs, Aaron King (he/him/his), Assistant Dean at the William Keeton House, and Carolyn Chow (she/her/hers), Recruiter and Inclusion Program Lead in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
For more information on resources to celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
Episode 40: AAPI at Cornell, Part I
This episode is part one of a four-part special series celebrating AAPI staff members at Cornell. On this episode, Toral has a conversation about AAPI heritage and traditions with Perdita Das-Humphrey (she/her/hers), Assistant Dean at the Hans A. Bethe House, Jamie Hom (she/her/hers), Assistant Director of New Student Programs, Aaron King (he/him/his), Assistant Dean at the William Keeton House, and Carolyn Chow (she/her/hers), Recruiter and Inclusion Program Lead in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
For more information on resources to celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-community/dei-celebration-resources
Episode 39: "It's the Last Word...for Now" on Leadership, Legacy, and Inclusion with Angela Winfield
On this episode, we have a conversation with Angela Winfield (she/her/hers) on leadership, legacy, and inclusion as she transitions into her new role as the Chief Diversity Officer for the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC).
To learn more about Angela's new role and her impact at Cornell, please visit: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2021/03/winfield-become-chief-diversity-officer-law-school-admission-council
Episode 38: "Here to Stay..."- on DEI Initiatives with Our Colleagues at Weill Cornell Medicine
Toral and Anthony talk to their DEI counterparts at Weill Cornell Medicine: Jamal Lopez (he/him/his), Senior Director of Institutional Equity and Fanesse George (she/her/hers), Manager of Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement. They talk about how their work is similar- and different- while also sharing their hopes and dreams about the future of DEI initiatives.
For more information on the Office of Institutional Equity at Weill Cornell Medicine, please visit: https://diversity.weill.cornell.edu/policies/title-ix
For more information on Weill Cornell Medicine's 2021 Diversity Week, please visit: https://diversity.weill.cornell.edu/events/wcm-3rd-annual-diversity-week-april-26th-may-1st-2021
Episode 37: "Health is Wealth"- Advocating for Minority Health at Work
Toral and Anthony have a conversation about the importance of minority health in honor of National Minority Health Month with Jeremy Stewart (he/him/his), Nutrition and Health Outreach Coordinator at Cornell Wellness.
For more information on the resources provided by Cornell Wellness, please visit: https://recreation.athletics.cornell.edu/wellness
Click here to learn more about "The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health" by Dr. Rheeda Walker, Ph.D.: https://www.rheedawalkerphd.com/book
Episode 36: "A Disabled Person is not Disabled..." on Ableism, Disability, and Intersectionality
Toral and Anthony have an in-depth conversation on disability with Zebadiah Hall (he/him/his), Director of Student Disability Services. We talk about the impact of ableism on the Cornell community, as well as the importance of intersectionality in addressing issues related to access and disability.
For more information on Student Disability Services, please visit: https://sds.cornell.edu/
Episode 35: Let's Talk...Anti-Asian Violence
Toral and Anthony explore the topic of anti-Asian violence and what it means to show solidarity with Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities during this time.
For more information on the bias reporting tool, please visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-commitments/bias-reporting-cornell
Click here for more detailed notes on this episode.
Episode 34: Let's Talk...Microaggressions
Toral and Anthony dive deeper into the topic of microaggressions on this episode of "Lets Talk..."
For more information on bias reporting at Cornell and the bias reporting tool, visit: https://diversity.cornell.edu/our-commitments/bias-reporting-cornell
Episode 33: Let's Talk...Weight
On the season four premiere, Anthony and Toral introduce a new segment called "Let's Talk..." as well as some exciting news about the growth of the podcast.
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