Dignity Dialogues

Send a text What if the fastest way to rebuild trust in a room is to dance?  I sit down with educator and salsa maestro Rodney Eric Lopez to unpack how movement restores dignity, unlocks presence, and turns awkward groups into brave communities. He begins with a raw account of being publicly shunned by a religious community, then shares how a later church—built on crossing boundaries of race, clas...

Send a text Join us for a conversation with John Krownapple, co-author of the book, "Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity."  In this episode, John graciously shares insights from his life and explores the powerful yet often misunderstood concept of dignity. Through his experiences, we learn how dignity is a foundational element in fostering a sense of belonging within educational insti...

Send a text On this episode of Dignity Dialogues, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Lesley-Ann Noel, the brilliant author of "Design Social Change." Listen as we delve into her impactful work, from her roots in Trinidad and Tobago to being the second Black woman as the Dean of the Faculty of Design at Ontario College of Art & Design University in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Noel's jou...

Send a text Dr. Liza Talusan, a lifelong Filipino-American educator and author, joins us to unpack the complexities of identity-conscious practice in education. Her latest book, Identity Conscious Practice in Action, guides educators in navigating the murky waters of identity issues without the pressure of finding right or wrong answers. Consider the role of love, compassion, and finding common gr...

Send a text Renowned author, educator, speaker, and thought leader Rosalind Wiseman joins us for a compelling discussion on the first episode of Dignity Dialogues. Rosalind, the co-author of Courageous Discomfort, shares her compelling journey as a Jewish woman intertwined with a Spanish family, which informs her own perspectives on identity, dignity, and belonging.  Our conversation touches on sh...

Send a text Imagine sitting on an idea for years, unsure if the time is right to bring it to life. That's precisely what I, Delonte Egwuatu, experienced before launching Dignity Dialogues, a heartfelt podcast dedicated to exploring the depth and diversity of human experiences.  As the Chief Engagement and Inclusion Officer at Beaver Country Day School, I aim to create a space where voices fro...