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Emergency Conversation with Legend Nina Cataldo #powerfulasianwomen
Emergency Conversation with the legend, Nina Cataldo - #POWERFULASIANWOMEN #POWERFULASIANWOMAN
Nina Cataldo, founder of Hafu Ladies, DEI specialist and Brave and Bold Mastermind leader had an epiphany following a racially hostile encounter last week that coincided with the tragic murders of 8 people in Atlanta.
We honour these people and their families in their grief.
Legend of Tokyo Yoga, Leza Lowitz
Introducing Leza Lowitz, the legend of Tokyo Yoga.
There’s so much richness in Leza’s story - from the American Mid-West in Iowa, to Key West, Florida then Berkley California, this is a story of the ages. An American story that lands in Japan then continues to evolve.
Legend of Inter-species Collaboration, Vail Fletcher
Introducing the legend of Inter-species Collaboration, Vail Fletcher. From an upstate New York suburban upbringing to the unseated land of Wapato, Portland Oregon, which also goes by the name of Sauvie Island, Vail introduced me to ideas that turned me around inside and shifted my perspective. Seriously part way through Vail says something so profoundly moving that I gasp and go crosseyed (luckily you can’t see that on the podcast). Vail is an incredible mix of intellect, absolute clarity, and earth dweller. Vail’s intellect and humanity and inter-species collaboration is mind-shifting…
Legend of reinvention, Martine Cotton
Introducing Martine Cotton, legend of reinvention.
“It’s never too late to start again”
Fiery feminist and cattle farmer move to New Guinea with with 2-week old Martine on their lap to build roads in the jungles.
Born in Brisbane, she has now returned there by way of New Guinea, Japan, Far North Queensland and many exciting music tours around Australia.
What have Powderfinger, Gwen Stefani, Nick Cave and Mogwai got in common? Martine has stories about all of them.
Karenni Social Development Center, supported by REI
REI (Refugee Empowerment International)is proud to support the Karenni Social Development Center (KSDC). Located in Karenni Refugee Camp #1, in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand, the KSDC training addresses nearly 70 years of human rights abuses and destruction of environmental systems throughout the Karenni State and Myanmar. Through its educational courses, the KSDC empowers young Karenni refugees to become advocates for nonviolent social change and equips them with the tools they need to build a peaceful, democratic society. Since its formation in 2002, KSDC has trained over 500 human rights and environmental activists.
Legend of Healing, Gretchen Miura
Introducing Gretchen Miura Legend of Healing. Gretchen is a mindfulness teacher, avid maker and mother of four. Originally from New Jersey in America, Gretchen lives in northern Japan on the Oga peninsula where she and her husband run a Zen temple. She hosts mindfulness retreats, classes and workshops in English, as well as traditional ceremonies and activities for the local community. She sells her handmade bento bags, face masks and accessories at her online shop SORAbento. She is living a life focused on creativity, belonging and connection.
BCCJ Member Spotlight on me!
BCCJ Junior Editor Glenys Morton recently interviewed me for the BCCJ Member spotlight for the BCCJ new.
We spoke about my life here, what bought me here and my passion for stories and bringing people together and of course my Legends Interview Series.
You can read the full article here.
Teams by Design BCCJ Masterclass round-up
Earlier this year I ran a “Teams by Design” workshop for BCCJ as a masterclass. BCCJ gave me a write up on their site earlier this year. I touch also on Zoom fatigue which is so relevant during our ongoing battle with the Covid 19 crisis. I invited participants to complete a “constellation,” a tool that offers a visual representation of the current state of their relationship system- this material is adapted from adapted from ORSC™ CRR Global Content.
Legend of Broadcasting, Susannah Streeter
Introducing Susannah Streeter, highly experienced broadcaster
Fresh from her October appearance on Celebrity Pointless, a popular UK game show, and from hosting John Kerry, the Prime Minister of Norway, and royalty in 2019 at the Our Ocean conference, Susannah takes us on a journey from the idyllic countryside of South West England, to her spell as a child actor.
Legend of Live Illustration, Katie Chappell
Introducing Illustrator Katie Chappell a virtual scribe and live event illustrator best known for her fresh wobbly illustration and giant live window paintings. She has created live illustrations for global clients including Apple, Facebook, Google, Chromebook, BT, Dove and Nespresso among many others.