The Intersection presented by Intersectional Group

Kathryn Latham is the founder and lead business consultant of Latham Business Solutions. In this episode, Kathryn talks about her entrepreneurship journey and why it is spiritual for her. Kathryn also shares her practice on "work as a tool", as well as her role in being a "bridge" for emerging leaders. Kathryn and Zhou have been collaborators and friends for years. They worked...

Vashti Boyce (she/they) is the founder of Wild Iris Consulting, a leadership consulting practice that uses anti-racist, inclusive, and trauma-informed approaches in leadership development. In this episode, Zhou learns from Vashti about the connections between privilege, awareness, and behavior through an intersectionality lens. Zhou also learns more about trauma-informed leadership and prioritizin...

Tiffany Green is the founder of the Center for Somatic Leadership. In this episode, Zhou learns about somatic leadership from Tiffany through her self-exploration and healing journey, her practice of the mind-body connection in leadership, as well as her approach in parenting. " people are going to the be the mirror to show you where you are not free. " - Tiffany Green Follow and work wi...

Marina Martinez-Bateman is the founder and CEO of New Coyote Consulting, an equity and human-centered practice. In this episode, Marina talks with Zhou about toxic productivity, specifically toxic productivity in progressive, purpose driven, and well-intend organizations; as well as their Anti-Capitalism and Decolonalize Management training. Follow Marina and New Coyote Consulting and learn more a...

Lestarya Tuadi Molloy is the founder and CEO of Fridie Outdoors, and a returning guest of The Intersection. In this episode, Lestarya talks with Zhou about building confidence in camping, the wonders of mother nature, intersectional living, and building community in nature. "To achieve more with less" is a short but powerful statement from our conversation. Follow, download, and use Frid...

Yeruwelle returns! Yeruwelle de Rouen is a Restorative People Leader, the founder and CEO of Intersectional Innovations. In this enlightening conversation, Yeruwelle and Zhou talk about the Wellness Wheel, through the modern and indigenous perspectives, as well as an intersectionality lens. Connect and work with Yeruwelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeruwellederouen/ https://www.intersectionalinn...

Dr. Jennifer Sarrett is the Founder of Disruptive Inclusion. She is a practitioner and advocate for Universal Design, a discipline that highlights accessibility, proactiveness and preventive-ness, and effectiveness. Zhou learns about Jen's practice of Universal Design and how it leads to a more inclusive and effective organization. Connect and work with Jen Sarrett: https://www.disruptiveinclu...

Muffie Delgado Connelly is a sophisticated dancer, somatic practitioner, and gyrotonic instructor in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, Zhou learns from Muffie about Gyrotonic, the study of circles, somatic movements and how they heal us, reconnecting to our roots, and love. Connect and work with Muffie: https://muffiedelgadoconnelly.com/about https://www.instagram.com/muffiedelgadoconnelly/  hell...

Rose Kaz is a serial entrepreneur who's committed to building equity in tech, demystifying tech, sharing resources, and building communities. In this episode, Rose discusses with Zhou about using technology as a tool, the gate-keeping of recourses (and how to change that!), building communities, and leadership. Connect and work with Rose: https://business4good.co/ word@rosekaz.com (email) BOOST ca...

Mac Prichard is the founder and CEO of Mac's List, a well established regional job posting and HR advisory organization in Oregon and Washington. In this episode, Mac discusses with Zhou about good practices and advice for job seekers, hiring managers and employers, mentors and mentees. "Be Clear." is the loud and clear message from Mac to everyone who's job seeking and hiring. Connect with, learn...

Happy New Year! In this special episode recorded on December 31, 2024, Astrid Kurniawan, a Portland professional who won her gender pay gap battle with a former employer, shares her full story and learning with us. "This type of stuff (gender pay gap) is so systemic...   it is on purpose that we can only fight one person at a time." - Astrid Kurniawan " This experience has transformed me and galva...

Rihana Mungin and Zhou Fang have been friends for years and they both learned how important intentional joy and living a life are in hard ways. In this end-of-year special episode, Rihana and Zhou talk about how practicing intentional joy and taking living seriously make their lives better. And how they support and love each other with the power of joy and enjoyment. We believe that we can find ho...

Nick Mendez is a human-centric  photographer and videographer in Portland, Oregon. Nick also exercises journalistic values in their creative work. In this episode, Zhou learns how joy, pleasure, and being present can do wonders to one's business. Follow and work with Nick: https://www.nickmendez.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickmendez.photography/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmendezphotograph...

Mujidat Saaka is our first returning guest. She is a sophisticated Data Analyst and Entrepreneur. Mujidat returns to The Intersection to continue our conversation on community building, abundance, family, and "being home". In this episode, Mujidat shares her learning and growth in 2024, including buying a home in the Portland metro, building a community of abundance, and creating her home in the P...

Paul Brown is a senior leader in people and culture with an extensive background in tech. As a white, male presenting person, Paul spent years learning about the myth of meritocracy, white supremacy, capitalism, racism and other systemic oppressions. In this episode, Paul shares with Zhou about his journey of learning and unlearning, showing up as a real ally and coconspirator, and making real cul...

Tâm Hixson is a successful realtor helping 1st time homebuyers find their homes in Portland, Oregon. She's also an Operations Manager at Habitat for Humanity of Oregon. In this thoughtful, intimate conversation, Zhou learns about Tâm's journey from higher education to real estate, helping 1st time homebuyers start accumulating generational wealth, practicing the abundance mindset and meaningful ex...

Chone Poe is a serial entrepreneur from Myanmar, now pursuing her MBA at Portland State University. In this episode, Zhou learns about Chone's journey from Myanmar to Portland, being a fashion entrepreneur who wants to create a brand that's sustainable and inclusive, pursuing an MBA at PSU, and adjusting to a culture that's different from home. Follow and connect with Chone: https://www.linkedin.c...

Jeff Lynott is the District Manager supporting the Foster Area Businesses in Portland, Oregon. He's been involved in the neighborhood businesses for 15+ years, with the last 6+ years working full-time helping local businesses thrive. In this episode, Zhou learns from Jeff about Hyper-locality and what it means for neighborhood businesses, building lasting relationships, and collaborations. Follow...

Professor Joanna Deshay is an educator at Arizona State University, the Executive Director at Diversity Leadership Alliance (Arizona), and the owner and designer at Black Russian Label. In this energizing, thoughtful, and fun conversation, Zhou learns from Joanna about the vital importance of Intentionality and Time Management when one has 3 jobs and is a parent, the meaning of DEI in fashion, and...

Lana Zumbrunn is a series entrepreneur and software developer. She's an expert and advocate for "a new way of working" and "bringing more women and girls into tech". She is passionate and deeply involved in the AI industry. In this episode, Zhou learns about Lana's approach to working remotely, her taking a deep dive in AI: understand it, get involved in the industry, and make it better. This conv...

Olena Hart is an immigrant from Ukraine and is a professional writer. In this episode, Zhou learns about Olena's experience living in the U.S. as a Ukrainian, her efforts as a multicultural communicator, and how she takes care of herself and family knowing the war in Ukraine may not end soon. Follow and connect with Olena: https://ukrainianinphilly.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/olenahart/ Book...

Cait Donovan is a renowned burnout expert, keynote speaker, and Chinese medicine practitioner. In this real, fun, moving, and profound conversation, Zhou learns from Cait about Burnout, resentment and boundary, getting help and support, behavioral change, Chinese medicine, and looking at someone's life holistically. Follow and work with Cait: https://www.friedtheburnoutpodcast.com/ https://www.cai...

Dr. Joel Pérez is an Executive and Leadership Coach. He is the author of Dear White Leader, a book that helps leaders who identify as white learn and practice cultural humility. In this episode, Zhou learns from Dr. Pérez about Cultural Humility, Growth Mindset, Deep Curiosity, and How to Apologize properly. Follow and work with Dr. Joel Pérez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelperezphd/ https://apo...

Young Seo is a Senior DevOps Engineer by trade. She is an experienced and active rock climber with over 14 years of experience "chasing rocks". In this episode, Zhou learns from Young about her journey as a sophisticated rock climber, her recent incident (a bad fall) and recovery, luck, and gratitude. Contact Young about her athletic life and experience: https://www.linkedin.com/in/young-seo/ Find...

Vivian Acquah is a Certified Diversity Executive, prolific public speaker, and Virtual Reality Trainer on DEI based in the Netherlands. In this episode, Zhou learns what is "replenishing phase", using Virtual Reality in DEI work, using cooking and recipe as teaching tools, and cultural appreciation. Article Using VR To Unlock Empathy: https://amplifydei.com/using-vr-to-unlock-empathy/ Follow and w...