Global Culture & Diversity; Learn, Understand, Succeed

In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mona⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Maria⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ invite Syed Zafar . 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness, to name a few! 💜 Mona conducts workshops, certifications, and training throughout the year on various topics relating to culture, bus...

📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness, to name a few! 💜 Mona conducts workshops, certifications, and training throughout the year on various topics relating to culture, business, leadership, protocol, & more—both virtually and in person. Learn more on her...

In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Mona⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Maria⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ invited ⁠ Nuria Jackson to discuss how mental health and cultural competence are frequently viewed as distinct issues, but in reality, they are deeply interconnected and significantly influence one another. 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, In...

In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mona ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Maria ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ invited Melissa Stires to discuss how protocol and etiquette serve as a foundation for building strong relationships across cultures and facilitating effective communication. 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health &am...

In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mona⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Maria⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss the value of having subject matter experts lead training & teaching, rather than relying on generalized modules that can inadvertently reinforce stereotypes. 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness,...

In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mona⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Maria⁠⁠⁠⁠ invited Liliana Cantú , a facilitator for numerous global training companies and founder of SIETAR Mexico, to explore the art of reading between the lines, specifically within Mexico's high-context communication style.⁠ 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, I...

In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠Mona⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Maria⁠⁠⁠ invited Támer Flores , an expert in expansion in US and Latin American markets, to discuss the nuances of expanding into foreign markets. 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness, just to name a few! 💜Mona conducts work...

In this episode, ⁠⁠Mona⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Maria⁠⁠ invited Dr. George Simons to delve into the intricacies of cross-cultural negotiation with them. 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness, just to name a few! 💜Mona conducts workshops, certifications, and training throughou...

In this episode, ⁠Mona⁠ and ⁠Maria⁠ invited Christine Mullaney to discuss the importance of language awareness and neuro-culture. 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness, just to name a few! 💜Mona conducts workshops, certifications, and training throughout the y...

"Time is money!" or "There's more time than life!" Which category do you fall into? Here, Mona and Maria delve into the concept of time and how the differences in the way cultures see time affect working with diverse teams or in multicultural environments. 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intell...

In this video, ⁠Mona⁠ and ⁠Maria⁠ welcome ⁠ Anna Shildrick (who has spent over 25 years teaching in different parts of the world) to speak about establishing expectations, letting go of assumptions, educating oneself on other cultures, and how these practices help when working in diverse or multicultural environments. 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and speci...

In this video, Mona and Maria welcome Landon Pitcher who deeply understands the nuances of handling local labor laws, taxes, and cultural integration to discuss sourcing top talent across borders. 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness, just to name a few! 🌐Mor...

In this podcast episode, Global Gals ⁠⁠Mona Lou⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Maria Garaitonandia⁠⁠ discuss humor within different cultures and how that changes the way we interact, present topics, and conduct business. 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness, just to name a few! Mona...

In this podcast episode, Global Gals ⁠Mona Lou⁠ and ⁠Maria Garaitonandia⁠ discuss trust within different cultures and how that changes the way we interact and conduct business. 📍 Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness, just to name a few! Mona conducts custom work...

In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠Mona⁠⁠⁠ invited expert Irina Yashkova to delve into critical aspects of initiating and maintaining successful business relationships with Russians, and navigating the unique intricacies of Russian communication and negotiation effectively! Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Bu...

In this episode, ⁠⁠Mona⁠⁠ had the distinguished honor of speaking with Lady Maria Hall , a sought-after consultant for Royal Families and VIP executives in the UAE and other Arabian Gulf countries. They discussed the Eurocentric term, "The Middle East," as well as cultural norms in relation to business, building relationships, gender, and more! —This is the list of the 100 Most Powerful...

In this episode, ⁠Mona⁠ invites Kristen Unger (Medical Practitioner) to touch on how using interpreters and translators is oftentimes not enough to help those in need while also discussing the evergrowing necessity for thorough cross-cultural training. Enjoy a medical practitioner's take on cultural misconceptions! Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and special...

In this episode, Mona invites Attorney Tushaar Desai, Esq. to discuss different types of companies, For Profit vs Nonprofit Businesses, Mistakes beginner Business Owners make, and more! Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness, just to name a few! If you would like t...

In this episode, Mona invites Dr. Claudia Beier to discuss how to navigate and utilize German cultural values and their implications for business to better your communication and business practices to bring you the most successful results! Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health &...

In this episode, Mona invites Immigration Attorney Yazen Abdin to discuss U.S. processes and laws regarding Immigration, Citizenship, different types of Visas, business, and more!  Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness, just to name a few! If you would like t...

In this episode, Mona invites Cheryl Obal to discuss the importance of ongoing cultural intelligence training in business, how it benefits a variety of people (including ex-pats), and more. Follow for more unique conversations with experienced professionals and specialists in the fields of Cultural Intelligence, International Business, and Health & Wellness, just to name a few! Mona conducts w...

Listen to Mona Lou talk about the diverse culture of Africa and give tips on how to conduct business there.  These are by no means stereotypes and are informed by experience. It is important that people know these practices ahead of time to craft their message and mold their approach ahead of time to maintain lasting cross-cultural relationships. * There is a huge global market for you, your...

Listen to Mona Lou give a few tips on the etiquette of several countries around the world. Mona picked a few countries with whom she has conducted business and gave a couple of tips on different etiquette practices. These are by no means stereotypes and are informed by experience. It is important that people know these practices ahead of time to craft their message and mold their approach ahead of...

Culture and Diversity; Season 2 Episode 10  In this episode, I sat down with Lean Tran to talk about the challenges refugees face inside and out of the workplace. We talked about how it is essential to engage in sincere dialogue to hear and understand the challenges and concerns refugees face. We focused on attitudes and expectations, access to information, skills, and qualifications, right t...

Culture and Diversity; Season 2 Episode 9 In this episode, I sat down with Alizia Gonzalez, Katie Tramposh, and Brooklyn Marie to speak about Morroco; a place dear to my heart! Each of these women has lived and conducted business in Morocco for various amounts of time.  We discussed the diversity of culture within the Kingdom of Morocco, stereotypes, the do's and don'ts, and how these may aff...