Culture Coach with Nikki Lerner

Today it's just you and me again today :)  Appropriation vs Appreciation... that's the topic.  I hope you enjoy.  Hit me up at nikkilerner.com/contactme for your own stories and insights.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com. 

It's just you and me on the podcast today!   Join me for some coaching on what it takes to be an intentional bridge-builder and what you can do each day to lean into the work rather than run away from it.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

This is the last conversation that I had live with my coach, Scott Perry.  Why can't we talk about politics?  Well, we can... however, I think we just need tools and clarity.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

Today, I interview Ronne Rock (ronnerock.com) as she shares some insights around what it's like to be within a White community that can deal with the feeling of shame around issues of race and culture.  I hope that you will enjoy this and find even more light today as you are on your journey.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

This week we take a look at what we can learn from the religious history of Ireland in moving forward in cultural understanding.  Today,  I interview Samuel Chestnutt, founder and owner of Eden Gate Travel in Ireland.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

In this episode, I am interviewed by Scott Perry.  We dive into defining definitions for terms such as race, prejudice, whiteness, and micro-aggression in order to help you continue to navigate cultural conversations.  You can connect with me at:  nikkilerner.com 

Interview with Dr. Irwyn Ince of the Grace DC Institute for Cross-Cultural Mission.  Today we talk about soul care and how to create vision during a time of cultural strife.  Dr. Ince's new book, A Beautiful Community, is available.  You can connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

Today on the Culture Coach Podcast I have a conversation with Scott Perry.  Husband, Father, Artist, Chief Difference Maker at Creative On Purpose, and Head Coach for Seth Godin’s Akimbo workshops.  This recording is taken from a Facebook live conversation where we wanted to model how two people from different cultures could have a conversation about culture.  Scott has been one of my coaches in m...

This week I interview Robyn Afrik about the topic of transracial adoptions.  This is a fascinating conversation with Robyn who, being a Korean American adoptee, was raised by a White American family in the midwest.  As an adult, hear how Robyn has processed what that experience was like for her and what parents of transracial adoptees need to know.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

This week I interview George Hopkins. George is a cultural historian and the pastor of Sowebo Community Church in Baltimore City, MD.  George explains what white supremacy actually means  and how it is dangerous for every human being on the planet.  We also explore the cost and sacrifice needed to do the work of racial reconciliation and multicultural community.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com...

This week I share another insight on how to show up with your culturally diverse circle of friends.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

Have them.  Lots of them.  This week I share a key component of becoming "at-home" having helpful conversations regarding race.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

Today I chat with Deborah Martin about how to become a cultural ally.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

Today I interview Dave Michener.  Dave has been a leader of diverse people groups for over 35+ years.  I ask him what he has learned, mistakes he has made, and in what areas he still has to grow.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

On this week's episode of the podcast, I talk with my good friend Alvin Richardson about HOW we process racially-fueled events when they happen in the country.  We talk about how the Ahmaud Arbery killing continues to impact our community, how we endeavor to dwell on what's true in our own lives, and why this event feels collective to people cross-culturally.  This is Part 1 of 2.  Conne...

On this week's episode of the podcast, I talk with my good friend Alvin Richardson about HOW we process racially-fueled events when they happen in the country.  We talk about how the Ahmaud Arbery killing continues to impact our community, how we endeavor to dwell on what's true in our own lives, and why this event feels collective to people cross-culturally.  This is Part 2 of 2.  Conne...

Today, I interview Becki Henry.  Becki is a mom of a 4-year old and is one of the most intentional parents that I know.  She is raising a culturally conscious, socially aware child and I wanted to share her insights with you today.  Enjoy!  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

Today I share a story of how a school (and organizations everywhere) can unintentionally communicate that only one type of person can succeed simply by how they design their space.  Connect with me at nikkilerner.com 

This week's episode is an interview with 95.1 Shine FM Morning Show Host, Tracey Tiernan Coiro.   Tracey communicates to a thousands each morning in the culturally diverse Baltimore, MD area.  She is an amazing communicator, gifted songwriter, and creator of resources for Multicultural creative planning.   Hear Tracey talk about what cultural life was like for her growing up, what she's...

Please enjoy my interview with Dr. Paul Rardin of Temple University.  Dr. Rardin shares his own story of cultural diversity and how his philosophy of teaching and conducting makes room for all people.  Thanks for listening!  Connect with me at:  nikkilerner.com   

So excited about my first Podcast Guest, Angie Haube.  Angie is an Elementary School teacher of 32 years.  This conversation is timely due to the shutdown in our global world right now.   Angie and I chat about the opportunity for diverse teaching available via technology and also what this pandemic reveals about cultural diversity and lack of access.  nikkilerner.com 

Who knew that we could take several cues from ESPN?  Today, I talk about how diverse representation leads to "normalizing".  nikkilerner.com 

This episode was recorded during the week that the nation is dealing with the Covid-19 virus outbreak.  I share 2 strategies that work during times such as these and also as you are moving from monocultural to multicultural in your work and life.  www.nikkilerner.com 

Authenticity has two parts.  How do we plan for the future as well as be faithful to the present?  How do we think about authenticity as we are moving closer to a vision of multicultural work?  

People keep asking if a church still has the responsibility to be diverse if it is in a monocultural neighborhood.  I'll tell you what I think.   This week's episode is live!  Meaning, no edits, I just turned on the microphone shared my thoughts.  You can also view this episode on my YouTube channel.