Culture & Cafecito

In this thoughtful conversation, we speak with Dr. Anjali Viswanathan, a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician who bridges traditional medicine and holistic wellness. She shares her journey from corporate medicine to founding Aveska Wellness, where she integrates evidence-based care with a whole-person approach that considers mental, physical, emotional, and cultural factors impacting health...

In this deeply connected conversation, we speak with Dr. Stephanie Arel about trauma recovery through an integrated body-mind-spirit lens and the ethical responsibilities that accompany this work. Dr. Arel shares her journey at the intersection of theology, psychology, spirituality, and meaning-making, and how both her academic research and lived experience inform her approach to trauma care and r...

In this episode, I dive into my journey as a Culture Coach, Wellness Coach, and Corporate Wellness Consultant—supporting leaders and organizations in building cultures of wellness. I share what this movement is all about, where the podcast is headed, and what you can expect from future episodes. Tune in to learn connect and get inspired!

On this episode of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast, I talk with Dr. Jason Yuan about his experience in medicine and how his culture has impacted his work and what he does to support his patients. We discuss what pranic healing is and how pranic healing otherwise known as energy healing can support people's mental health. We also delve deeper into how we can apply pranic healing to healing busin...

On this Episode of Culture & Cafecito Podcast, I chat with Qawi Austin, Coach and Consultant in the DEI space. We breakdown the different definitions of culture and what it takes to build inclusive, equitable and sustainable organizational cultures in today's society. In addition to this, we discuss what leaders need to consider in order to begin addressing systemic issues and what individuals...

One this Episode of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast, I chat with Beatriz Boaz, founder of Theta Breathwork.  We talk about how Theta Breathwork supported her in letting go of limiting beliefs as an entrepreneur, how she built her community, how this tool can help people from all cultures. During this chat we discuss the power of breath and how this healing modality can help people prioritize th...

One today's Episode, I chat again with my colleague and friend Bryan Nesbitt, Finance Manager, Well-being Wizard and Mental Health Advocate at Deloitte. On this episode we talk about culture as it relates to mental health in the workplace. As vulnerable conversation we share our own mental health journeys, what led to our own mental health breakdown, the stigma and shame around mental health issue...

This is episode 15, the episode 1 of season 2 of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast. Nathalia as your host, and Corporate Wellness Coach & Consultant, shares more about who she is, how the podcast began, how it evolved, what she is up to now and how she can help you your team. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and connect!

On today's episode, I chat with James Silvas, Performance Coach and Mindset Specialist. James helps leaders, entrepreneurs and athletes to optimize their performance in their lives and their work. During this connected conversation, James and I discuss leadership, what is a leader, what it takes to be an effective leader, and how leaders can shape culture and overcome impostor syndrome. Originally...

On today's episode, I chat with Tiffany Castagno, Chief Executive Officer of Cultivating the Evolution of Professional HR (CEPHR, LLC). Tiffany is a Transformative HR Curator of Culture. She supports SMBs & founders in building infrastructures-to-scale, strengthening employer brands, engaging teams, & cultures where people want to stay. Tiffany has a wealth of knowledge in the HR space and...

On today's Episode, I chatted with Professor Richard Gardner, Assistant Professor of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Technology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During this awesome conversation we talk about the "dark" side of corporate culture. We discuss how imposter syndrome, social comparison and vulnerability creates and contributes to fostering healthy and toxic work cultures. The c...

One today's Episode, I connect with my colleague and friend Bryan Nesbitt, Finance Manager, Well-being Wizard and Mental Health Advocate at Deloitte. In this episode we talk about culture as it relates to mental health in the workplace. As a vulnerable conversation we share our own mental health journeys in corporate America, what led to our own mental health breakdown and what wellness and tools...

On today's Episode we chat with Swati Singh writer and author of the novel “Her Brave Journey” that she recently published! We talk about culture as related to Kiara the character in her novel, a south Asian-American woman who is survivor of many adversities. In today’s #MeToo era where women and men are speaking about their stories of assault speak into themes covered and experienced Kiara such a...

On this episode, we chat with Ana Polanco, CEO of Ana Polanco Coaching. Ana is a Coach and leader for Black, Indigenous, and Women of Color and social change organizations. On this episode, we talk about the immigrant experience in the pursuit of the America dream and how we as women can support the culture buidling processes in corporate america. We cover how we can fully embrace our identies to...

On Today's episode we talk to Reena Sengupta is a Conscious Coach and Healer who supports people in connecting with their inner creator. In this conversation we chat about culture as related to her identity and background as an Indian American, how creativity can be used to bridge the gap in following your calling in life and in the corporate space and how a true culture of wellness is a reflectio...

On this episode, we talk to Stephan Dohrn, Collaboration Architect & Managing Partner of organization called Radical Inclusion, a global group of change facilitators, trainers, and collaboration technology specialists. Stephan facilitates tailor-made processes and spaces, so his clients can make this world a better place.  In this conversation we discuss cultural adaptation, adapting to r...

On today's Episode, we talk to Ms. TobeyAnn King, crochet queen and business owner. In light of Tobey’s work crocheting and as a business owner, we chatted about culture as related to identity, community and connection. As the original creator, Tobey shares how her sense of identity and community was impacted when her Bernie doll and crochet pattern went viral! In this conversation we explore each...

On this episode we listen to and chat with my dear friend Sherrita Wilkins, Founder & Chief Creativity Officer of Journey Bound Productions also a powerful woman and international team builder. We talk about identity as it relates to how we are formed, what experiences in our lives combined and even access to sports make us who we are and how we show up in the world. We also discuss culture in...

En este episodio, hablamos con Alejandra Quiceno abogada, especialista en derechos humanos, experta y próxima a ser Magister en Estudios Afrocolombianos. También es mi mejor amiga, Colombiana afro-descendiente, apasionada por la música y la cultura.   Abordamos temas sobre la identidad, la afro descendencia en Colombia y los Estados Unidos, la importancia del contexto cuando usamos calif...

In this episode, we talk to Alix Montes, second generation Haitian-American, digital marketing Wunderman, yoga instructor and music enthusiast. We talk about culture as it relates to our own personal identities, passions and cultural backgrounds. We discuss organizational culture and how the characteristics of white supremacy culture show up and can be dismantled in the wellness space and workplac...

On this episode, we talk with Kenny Thompson Sr. Director for External Affairs for Pepsico in Washington DC to discuss the importance of listening in order to understand communities and their context. We talk about team culture and the value of teamwork, how sports and team culture translates to the real and corporate world, the importance of true commitment to culture and intentionality as the cr...

This is the first episode of the Culture & Cafecito Podcast. Nathalia the host introduces the podcast, who she is, what inspired the podcast and what you can expect out of these conversations. Grab a cup of your favorite coffee (or drink), sit back and connect! Posted Originally June 24, 2021.