The Culturally Informed Strengths Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Danny Almeida welcomes back Dr. Nisa Morey to explore how her Asian identity has shaped the way she understands and lives out her CliftonStrengths. Together, they discuss cultural expectations, first-generation experiences, belonging, academia, and the journey toward embracing one's authentic self. This conversation offers thoughtful insi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Developer. We interview Dr. Camille O'Bryant (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo), and for the first time, we have our host Dr. Daniel Almeida (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) joining as an interviewee! This episode will explore their experiences utilizing the strength, Developer, in and out of academia. To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonSt...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we explore the intersection of Indigenous identity and personal strengths. Dr. Ariel Vaughn (CSU Channel Islands) joins us to share their experiences of Indigeneity and how it shapes their strengths both within and beyond academia.  To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstren...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Discipline. We interview Dr. Renee Penalver (CSU Monterey Bay), and Dr. Everett Vieira  (Fresno State) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Discipline, in and out of academia. To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Relator. We interview Dr. Kevin Montes  (CSU Dominguez Hills), and Dr. Eeman At-Taras  (Cal Poly Pomona) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Relator, in and out of academia. To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Achiever. We interview Dr. Heidy Contreras (CSU San Bernardino), and Dr. Parvin Shahrestani (CSU Fullerton) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Achiever, in and out of academia. To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-them...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Individualization. We interview Dr. Amy Dao (Cal Poly Pomona) and Dr. Mia Livaudais (CSU East Bay) and hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Individualization, in and out of academia. To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Responsibility. We interview Dr. Nisa Morey (Cal Poly SLO), and Dr. Anna Zelaya (CSU San Bernardino)  to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Responsibility, in and out of academia. To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-them...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Connectedness. We interview Dr. Gyasmine George-Williams (Cal Poly Pomona), Dr. Sonia Ramrakhiani (Cal Poly SLO) and Dr. Joanna Barreras  (CSU Long Beach) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Connectedness, in and out of academia. To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Activator. We interview Dr. Denise Garcia  (CSU San Marcos) and Dr. Jeanette Pirlo  (CSU Stanislaus) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Activator, in and out of academia. To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.asp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Belief. We interview Dr. Ariel Vaughn  (CSU Channel Islands) and Dr. Monica Palomo (Cal Poly Pomona) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Belief, in and out of academia. To read the descriptions of the 34 CliftonStrengths themes, visit: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx H...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Command. We interview Dr. Joni Roberts  (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo) and Dr. Jason Plummer  (CSU Long Beach) to hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Command, in and out of academia. Hosted by Dr. Daniel J. Almeida This podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the podcast has not been approved and is not san...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Input. We interview Dr. Philip Vieira (CSU Dominguez Hills), Dr. Nisa Satumtira Morey (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo), and Dr. Eeman E. At-Taras (Cal Poly Pomona) and hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, Input, in and out of academia. Hosted by Dr. Daniel J. Almeida This podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue to explore the strength of Winning Others Over (WOO). We interview Dr. Albert Mendoza (CSU East Bay), Dr. Renee Penalver (CSU Monterey Bay), Dr. Amy Dao (Cal Poly Pomona), and Dr. Mia Livaudais (CSU East Bay) and hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, WOO, in and out of academia. Hosted by Dr. Daniel J. Almeida This podcast is not affilia...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Winning Others Over (WOO). We interview Dr. Albert Mendoza (CSU East Bay), Dr. Renee Penalver (CSU Monterey Bay), Dr. Amy Dao (Cal Poly Pomona), and Dr. Mia Livaudais (CSU East Bay) and hear about their experiences utilizing the strength, WOO, in and out of academia. Hosted by Dr. Daniel J. Almeida This podcast is not affiliated with Gal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the strength of Restorative. We interview Dr. Erica Diminich (CSU Dominguez Hills), Dr. Eeman E. At-Taras (Cal Poly Pomona), and Dr. Michael D. Whitt (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) and hear about their experiences utilizing this strength in and out of academia. Hosted by Dr. Daniel J. Almeida This podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we interview Dr. Camille O'Bryant from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. We discuss a bit more about the vision for this podcast, the AGEP program and its mentoring model, and introducing the strengths formula that is embedded in the model. This podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and the content of the podcast has not been approved...

Send us Fan Mail This episode continues from Episode 1A, where we chat more with Dr. Camille O'Bryant. In this episode, you will hear more about how the strengths we possess can be supported or suppressed based on an individual's identity and culture. You will hear Dr. O'Bryant's unique stories, which will set the stage for future episodes on different strengths. After this epi...

Send us Fan Mail Hosted by Daniel J. Almeida, this podcast explores how newly hired faculty in STEM fields navigate their experiences in and out academia through a culturally informed, strengths-based lens. This trailer will give you a glimpse at some of the strengths that are discussed in earlier episodes, as well as the stories of several faculty.  This podcast is not affiliated with Gallup and...