The Intersection presented by Intersectional Group

Sarah Patterson is the founder of CERASart and an Expressive Art Coach based out in California. She's been practicing expressive art for more than 15 years, helping organizations and individuals use art to express, explore, process, and heal. In this episode, Sarah talks about the difference between expressive art and traditional art therapy, how expressive art can be a tool for self reconciliatio...

Curtis Shirey is the CEO of Aspasia Wealth Management, a BIPOC-owned financial planning firm based in Portland, making financial management accessible for all. In this episode, Curtis talks about finance being a language (finance literacy), how growing up multicultural shaped his journey, why financial health is critical for our overall health, accessibility to finance and wealth, and system chang...

Brian Aquart is a VP of Workforce and Community Education, a Presidential Leadership Scholar, and the Executive Producer and Host of Why I Left Podcast, a program for folks to share their resignation stories. In this episode, Brian and Zhou talk about lifting up emerging leaders in healthcare, coming together and seeing humanity, being a successful podcast host, and practicing the abundance mindse...

Kaylee Brunette is the Talent & Operation Specialist at a local recruiting agency in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, Kaylee talks about the power of exploring our own strengths, networking (both in person and linkedin) with consistency and authenticity, making and owning mistakes, taking care of ourselves, and relying on community. Follow and work with Kaylee Brunette: https://www.linkedin....

Jasmine Tran is the founder and lead practitioner at Essance Skincare, a Portland-based, internationally recognized brand that teaches folks how to properly take care of ourselves. In this episode, Jasmine talks about her journey as an entrepreneur who respects and works with nature, a teacher who guides people to treat our skin and our body appropriately, and a mentor who advocates for "just...

Adriane Jones is a learning experience designer, the host of the career breaker podcast, and a distance runner. In this episode, Adriane shares her journey as a career breaker, a public speaker and podcast host, as well as a life-time runner and learner. Follow and work with Adriane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianejones/ https://www.adrianeejones.com/ https://sites.google.com/adrianeejones.com...

Melody is Zhou's first guest who uses a pseudonym, in order to protect their identity and safety. Melody is a Ph. D candidate, education researcher, and advocate for students from the immigrant community. In this episode, Melody talks about bringing more young immigrants into STEM, creating more access, using research to influence education policy, using privilege to open doors, the abundance...

Tay & Val are the co-founders of Modern Mind Labs, keynote speakers, and organizational wellness practitioners. In this episode, Tay & Val, and Zhou talk about the ownership of one's journey, owning the stage (literally and figuratively), feeling and healing, wellness, and safety. Follow and work with Tay & Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taynval/ https://www.modernmindlabs.com/ h...

Andrea Goulet is the founder of Empathy in Tech, Lovelace Communications, and a seasoned keynote speaker. In this episode, Andrea and Zhou talk about Empathy as a technical skill (vs. a soft skill), empathetic communications, and the SCALE framework (systems, capacity, alignment, leadership, empathy). Learn more about Andrea Goulet's work and work with her: https://andreagoulet.com/ https://ww...

Dr. Shi Choong is a Ph. D in Analytical Chemistry, an accomplished researcher, and a seasoned event planner. In this episode, Dr. Choong talks about her education journey, including crossing the borders between Malaysia and Singapore every day, overcoming barriers at Purdue; her realization of event planning = happiness, joy, and empowerment; and the abundance mindset. Follow and work with Dr. Shi...

Danielle Dinkelman is the co-founder and CEO at ACW Coaching, a practice that helps business owners look after the wellbeing of each of their employees through individual health & wellness coaching programs. In this episode, Danielle and Zhou talk about Hustle culture vs. Wellness culture, setting and protecting boundaries, music and hobby, as well as the Abundance Mindset. Connect and work wi...

Elizabeth Stock is the Executive Director at Oregon MESA, an organization that bring equity into STEAM. Elizabeth Stock is also a film producer who co-produced Where We Goin? The Power of Place, a docuseries about displacement, gentrification, and justice. In this episode, Elizabeth and Zhou talk about pursuing restorative justice, supporting underserved youth, being a white woman in leadership, a...

Dawne Hanks is the founder and practitioner of Eliminate Girl Hate, a consulting practice that supports women in leadership. Dawne is a senior marketing director and public speaker. In this episode, Dawne and Zhou talk about women and money, from education to real-life practice, from financial independence to consumerism, as well as self-love and healing. Follow and work with Dawne Hanks: https://...

The Devoted Real Estate Collective is formed by three seasoned women of color realtors: Tam Hixson, Debra Neal, and Desiree Moore. Combined, they have 55+ years of experience in real estate. In this episode, Tam, Debra, and Desiree share their experiences helping 1st time homebuyers (and others), working through racism, oppression, and internalized oppression as women of color working in real esta...

Jolma is the founder and food designer at Amza Superfoods, a food company that brings traditional Tibetan foods such as Tsamba to the Pacific Northwest with a modern twist by sourcing locally and sustainably. In this episode, Zhou learns about cultural heritage foods from Jolma, as well as her passion on education and sustainability. Find Amza Superfoods and work with Jolma: https://amzasuperfoods...

Tom Sollitt is the founder of Asian American Town, the mastermind behind Legendary Makers Market, and the creator and operator of I Hope You Get Rich, a pitch series designed for Asian and Asian American Entrepreneurs. In this episode, Tom and Zhou talk about what it means to be Asian entrepreneurs, find and distribute resources, build community, and practice the abundance mindset. Learn more abou...

Sophia Xiao-fan Austrins is an architect, a community organizer, and facilitator. Sophia is also an autoimmune condition patient. The condition Sophia has is Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune condition that attacks one's muscles, nerves, and ability to process water. 90% of Sjogren's patients are women. In this tender, raw, ultimately hopeful conversation, Sophia shares her experience...

Kathryn Latham is the founder and lead business consultant of Latham Business Solutions. In this episode, Kathryn talks about her entrepreneurship journey and why it is spiritual for her. Kathryn also shares her practice on "work as a tool", as well as her role in being a "bridge" for emerging leaders. Kathryn and Zhou have been collaborators and friends for years. They worked...

Vashti Boyce (she/they) is the founder of Wild Iris Consulting, a leadership consulting practice that uses anti-racist, inclusive, and trauma-informed approaches in leadership development. In this episode, Zhou learns from Vashti about the connections between privilege, awareness, and behavior through an intersectionality lens. Zhou also learns more about trauma-informed leadership and prioritizin...

Tiffany Green is the founder of the Center for Somatic Leadership. In this episode, Zhou learns about somatic leadership from Tiffany through her self-exploration and healing journey, her practice of the mind-body connection in leadership, as well as her approach in parenting. " people are going to the be the mirror to show you where you are not free. " - Tiffany Green Follow and work wi...

Marina Martinez-Bateman is the founder and CEO of New Coyote Consulting, an equity and human-centered practice. In this episode, Marina talks with Zhou about toxic productivity, specifically toxic productivity in progressive, purpose driven, and well-intend organizations; as well as their Anti-Capitalism and Decolonalize Management training. Follow Marina and New Coyote Consulting and learn more a...

Lestarya Tuadi Molloy is the founder and CEO of Fridie Outdoors, and a returning guest of The Intersection. In this episode, Lestarya talks with Zhou about building confidence in camping, the wonders of mother nature, intersectional living, and building community in nature. "To achieve more with less" is a short but powerful statement from our conversation. Follow, download, and use Frid...

Yeruwelle returns! Yeruwelle de Rouen is a Restorative People Leader, the founder and CEO of Intersectional Innovations. In this enlightening conversation, Yeruwelle and Zhou talk about the Wellness Wheel, through the modern and indigenous perspectives, as well as an intersectionality lens. Connect and work with Yeruwelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeruwellederouen/ https://www.intersectionalinn...

Dr. Jennifer Sarrett is the Founder of Disruptive Inclusion. She is a practitioner and advocate for Universal Design, a discipline that highlights accessibility, proactiveness and preventive-ness, and effectiveness. Zhou learns about Jen's practice of Universal Design and how it leads to a more inclusive and effective organization. Connect and work with Jen Sarrett: https://www.disruptiveinclu...

Muffie Delgado Connelly is a sophisticated dancer, somatic practitioner, and gyrotonic instructor in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, Zhou learns from Muffie about Gyrotonic, the study of circles, somatic movements and how they heal us, reconnecting to our roots, and love. Connect and work with Muffie: https://muffiedelgadoconnelly.com/about https://www.instagram.com/muffiedelgadoconnelly/  hell...