As Told By Nomads

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Cynthia Owyoung, author of the new book All Are Welcome: How to Build a Real Workplace Culture of Inclusion that Delivers Results. Cynthia has had an incredible career, establishing and leading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in multiple industries. She’s worked for companies including Charles Schwab, GitHub, and Yahoo and is now working with Robinhoo...

In this short audio, I share my thoughts on talent pipelines in the workplace. This was originally posted on my TikTok page at tayorockson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this short audio, I share my thoughts on identity and home. This was originally posted on my TikTok page at tayorockson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this short audio, I share a poem of mine called "My Tombstone". This was originally posted on my TikTok page at tayorockson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this short audio, I discuss ideas, culture, software of self and worldviews. This was originally posted on my TikTok page at tayorockson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today on As Told by Nomads is Michael Unbroken, an advocate for adult survivors of child abuse. Michael is a life coach, international speaker, and author of four books, including Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma. His own experience of trauma began in childhood, when his mother cut off his index finger, and continued through being abused by his stepfather, ado...

In this short audio, I share a poem of mine called 'Sad Anger". This was originally posted on my TikTok page at tayorockson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this short audio, I discuss the thoughts on the importance of an abundance mindset. This was originally posted on my TikTok page at tayorockson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this short audio, I talk about the range of Blackness. This was originally posted on my TikTok page at tayorockson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this short audio, I discuss my thoughts on Rothaniel and Atlas of the Heart. This was originally posted on my TikTok page at tayorockson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest on As Told by Nomads today is spiritual badass, mother, mentor, healer, soul-cial influencer, attorney, entrepreneur, and so much more, Shamina Taylor. Her main goal is to empower her audience to share her messages and gifts with the world, and she believes that you can design the life of your dreams by manifesting anything you desire. First up, Shamina tells us her remarkable story of fi...

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Peter Desberg, clinical psychologist and co-author of the book Pitch Like Hollywood, which shows you how to use the elements that sell classic Hollywood pitches in your life. Peter is a Professor Emeritus at California State University and recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award and the Outstanding Professor Award. He is the author of twenty-three books and h...

In this episode I speak with Dr. Gary Crotaz, Gallup Certified Coach and author of, "IDEA Mindset: Figure Out What You Want from Work and How to Get It In 6 Weeks," whose wakeup call was completing a long medical training and a PhD only to discover that it was not the career he was meant to do. Seen as something of an expert in career change. His varied career has encompassed medicine and science,...

Today's episode is with Seline Shenoy. She is the founder and writer of The Dream Catcher – a community platform that connects and encourages people to live their dream life and make a difference in the world. Its inspirational message has been attracting thousands of readers every month from all over the world since 2014. In Jan. 2018, she launched The Dream Catcher Podcast where she’s interviewe...

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Jason Moore as we talk about how he built the lifestyle that allows him to pursue and make a career out of his passion for traveling. As the co-founder of the community platform Location Indie and the host of Zero to Travel Podcast, Jason helps us understand how passion for traveling differs from other passions, the main goal of Zero...

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Jason Sweeting, AKA J The Trader, as we talk about how trading allows him to reclaim the produce of his own value. Jason's glee towards today's ongoing great resignation is evident in this discussion. Through the eyes of a trader, for Jason, what the pandemic did to the labor force shouldn't only be seen as a case of mass resignation...

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Ralf Specht as we discuss the different elements that answer whether your business has a soul or not. Technically, every business is a people business. How? As you tune in, Ralf lays down his thoughts on how crucial work culture and employee empowerment are to a business's success and how he breaks down the whole discussion in his bo...

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Jeri Bingham as we break down the challenges of being Black, a woman, and an introvert at work. Jeri is someone who understandably understands what "individuality" means and why it needs to be acknowledged by companies who want to draw out the best from their people. As you tune in, Jeri further explains the misconceptions regarding...

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Kym Ali as we talk about how she turned her pain into power as a black woman who experienced discrimination and injustice in corporate environments. Here, she discusses why burnout is not normal, generational traumas, unlearning misconceptions about “strength,” and her story on discrimination that women worldwide related to in her co...

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Peter Zaccagnino as we dive into how he talks about leadership and humanization in his book Relevant. As a man of aviation, Peter is no stranger to danger and extraordinary experiences. About Peter Zaccagnino: Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Pete Zaccagnino has pursued all things aviation since the beginning. Earning his undergrad...

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Amy Green Smith as we talk about how you can advocate for yourself with grace and kindness. Here, Amy shares how targeting internal beliefs around "enough-ness" influences our ability to handle challenging conversations in life. As we tune in more to what she has to impart, Amy explains her three-part framework for setting boundaries...

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Tiffani Higgins as we find out more about the underestimated lucrative business of Bookkeeping. Tune in as Tiffani explains how she made possible her own remote bookkeeping business, the market for bookkeeping companies, what Bookkeeping has allowed her and her students' lives, the application of an entrepreneurial mindset, and so mu...

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Phoebe Millward as we get to know how life works for a 23-year-old entrepreneur and digital nomad. Here, Phoebe shares her thoughts on why most young professionals today struggle in the corporate environment and why the system brought by industrialization is being abandoned by the majority of the labor force. In the exchange, listen...

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and Artis Stevens as we discuss what mentorship can mean to a child, to his or her future, and the communities he or she will eventually become a part of. The Juvenile Justice and Welfare System  refers to a system dealing with children at risk and in conflict with the law. Tune in to Artis talk about what mentorship can create, the...

In today's episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join Gaurav Bhatnagar and Mark Minukas as we talk about the approaches to transforming an organization away from fear, anxiety, dysfunction, and stress. To effectively establish a connection with your team, as a leader, you must learn how to meet people where they are. Is fear a compelling motivation? Fear may work in ways more than one when it...