The Intersection presented by Intersectional Group

Kate Rotondo is the founder and lead artist of Equal Clay, an independent art studio that uses art to "raise awareness about workplace and domestic financial abuse, interrogate the systems that harm survivors, and help others build financial resilience." In this open, raw, and hopeful conversation, Kate talks about her personal experience with pay disparity, how she tried to fight back a...

Dominic Kuklawood didn't want to talk about his day job. He wanted to talk about community and allyship. In this honest, candid, and fun conversation, Dominic talks about his discovery of community in Portland, his involvement and leadership in community, his ongoing practice of active allyship and connecting with people, as well as his understanding of social responsibility and civic engageme...

Dr. Kirk Adams is the managing director of Innovative Impact, and the executive director of Institute for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion (ISDI). In this interview, Dr. Adams talks about his upbringing as a blind child and how his lived experience shaped his advocacy and philosophy for people with disability. Dr. Adams sees accessibility and inclusion not only as the right things to do, but al...

Ella Dawley is the author of Guerrilla Mode, a workbook for strategic liberation and empowered action. In this educational interview, Ella introduces the 5 pillars of Guerrilla Mode, the importance of self-advocacy and strategic masking, as well as self grounding and regulation. To learn more about Guerrilla Mode and Ella's work: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ella_dawley LinkedIn:  www...

You Qi (尤琦) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Portland, Oregon. She is also a designer, an active community member, and a dreamer. In this culturally rich conversation, Qi shares her experience as a Chinese and an American artist, a community project leader (the Lone Fir Cemetery Project), and a culturally specific radio host (Kung Pao Hour). She talks about how "artist always reflect...

Ashley Jablow is is the founder of Wayfinders Collective and creator of Life Design School, a creative studio for people in career and life transition. In this interview, Ashley talks about her entrepreneurial journey since her lay-off in 2017, what women business operators bring to the world, how design thinking empowers her adventures, and her purpose in wayfinding and life design. The Clarity K...

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In this episode, we talk about how time is not a commodity. In many cultures, time is cyclical and relational. Time is not to be consumed, spent, wasted, or saved. We don't need to rush, hurry up, or catch up at all times. We can slow down, experience time, and create time. Time is one of the most important elements in Abundance. Thank you for listening! Please like, rate the program, leave a...

Abundance is a podcast program about the world of Abundance, the Abundance Mindset, and the practice of it. Zhou Fang is your host, producer, and teacher. Together, we explore the world of Abundance, the Abundance Mindset, and how to appreciate and practice it. Abundance Belongs to Us All. Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOKsxj9r_UZ4NV9t7LJfHbmvkdpjKON04 Audio podcast pla...

We released 24 episodes in 2026 so far, about 140 in total. We are taking a summer break from The Intersection. And, drum roll.... we are launching a new show: ABUNDANCE! Abundance is a podcast program about the world of Abundance, the Abundance Mindset, and the practice of it. Zhou Fang is your host, producer, and teacher. Together, we explore the world of Abundance, the Abundance Mindset, and ho...

Alice Tang is a senior financial advisor for 25+ years. She moved to Portland with her husband in her 30s. In this conversation, Alice shares her story as an immigrant landing a new career in her 30s, as a trusted guide in women's financial journey, and as the host of Women's Million Dollar Conversations podcast. Alice also talks about how she'd like to be remembered and asks our liste...

Susan Baracco is a senior ghost writer and editor at Story Architect for Women. In this episode, Susan shares her story of becoming a professional ghostwriter and editor later in life, journaling as a way to express, document, and tell stories, as well as her passion about working with first-time women authors. It is one of those conversations that grounded me and reaffirmed for me that "good...

James Bonilla is a retired professor of organizational leadership from Hamline University, and the author of his memoir, An Eye For An I, Growing up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness. In this thoughtful and reflective conversation, James talks about his upbringing as a blind Puerto Rican in New York, his journey in education (all the way to higher edu), his advocacy work, and the...

Christy Cowgill is a nurse practitioner and a hypnotist. She is the founder of Enter Into Calm, a practice that teaches nurse practitioners about hypnotherapy and trains them to provide the service to their patients. In this interview, Christy shares her WHY for becoming a hypnotist, how hypnotherapy helps patients through discomfort and pain, as well as the responsibility hypnotists have when usi...

Coleen Gose is the founder and lead practitioner of Pilina Consulting. She focuses on intergenerational communications using the ALOHA framework and the Mahalo philosophy. In this conversation, Coleen shares her story of growing up in Hawaii and learning from her Hawaiian roots; her practice of the ALOHA framework; her Mahalo philosophy; and why intergenerational communications is so important in...

Laura Burkhauser is the CEO of Descript, an AI-forward company for video and audio content. In this conversation, Laura shares her journey of becoming the CEO of Descript (previously VP of Product), her understanding of the relationship between AI and Humans, as well as her source of joy and abundance: multigenerational relationships. Unlike many AI-related conversations, this one is exceptionally...

Deborah Steinkopf is the principal of Steinkopf Strategies and co-founder of Nonprofit Financial Leadership Academy. In this deeply thoughtful and caring interview, Deborah shares her story and experiences during the AIDS crisis, her extensive work in nonprofit financial leadership, as well as her takes on community care, the solidarity economy, and active hope. "Keep fighting for the people...

Lee Wilmoth is the founder and lead facilitator at Learn & Work. They are also a teacher on joy, embodiment, and personal styling. In this interview, Lee opens up about their unexpected injury in 2024 and the continuous recovery journey. They teach us that while injury and recovery can be tough, joy is something we can experience even in dark times. Through embodiment and thoughtful and sustai...

Miryam Valdivia-Romero is the founder and head coach at Valdrom Coaching & Consulting. Her powerful framework is Sovereignty in Leadership, or Sovereign Leadership. In this educational, refreshing, and fun conversation, Miryam tells us what Sovereign Leadership is, how to make decisions based on our values, healing, and transformation. Follow and work with Miryam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m...

Libra Forde is the Executive Director at Women's Foundation of Oregon. In this interview, Libra talks about her upbringing in New York City and growing as a persona globally; her free spirited and creative life; her passion for education; and the WFO's Abundance For All framework. Libra also talks about her own dreams for Thailand and the next pivot. Work with WFO: https://www.womensfounda...

Melinda (Mel) Archuleta is the owner and chef at Bar Carlo, an established brunch restaurant in SE Portland. In celebrating her restaurant's 18th year, Mel stops by the podcast and shares her journey as a chef, an entrepreneur, a leader for her people, and a community builder. As women business owners, we also talk about reclaiming our stories. We hope you join us. Bar Carlo: https://www.barca...

Eunice Brownlee is the founder of thirty9collective, a communications and consulting practice that supports leaders in speaking and writing development. In this fun, energetic, and inspiring conversation, Eunice shares her experience as a full-time traveler and how world travel has influenced her work as a storyteller and speaker. "We don't have to go far to travel." Perhaps, all we...

Claire Malmstrom is the founder of Malmstrom HR, a consulting practice that provides fractional HR support. In this episode, instead of talking about her profession, Claire shares with us her practice of self-agency and self-love, as well as intentional and creative rest, which helps prevent burnout. Claire also shares her travel stories with us, especially her deep appreciation for Nordic culture...

Jared Ewy is a life-long storyteller and a radio host at Yonder Radio, a free, weekly, hour-long rural radio program from the Daily Yonder and the Center for Rural Strategies. In this heartfelt episode, Jared talks about how sharing stories and being true to himself shaped his career as a radio host, storyteller, and an "influencer". By sharing his passion for storytelling and human conn...

Wendy Kleinfeldt is the founder and leadership coach for high-performing women at Purple Tiger Fitness. In this episode, Wendy shares her unique upbringing as a "third cultural person", living across three continents. Wendy also talks about her journey as a leadership coach for high-performing women, her practice of radical accountability, as well as her passion for fitness and how it impacts her...