The Intersection presented by Intersectional Group

Priscilla María Gutiérrez is a certified trauma recovery coach. She helps people break toxic cycles and get on healing journeys. In this episode, Zhou learns from Priscilla about becoming a trauma recovery coach, figuring out a career that has no playbook, helping people heal, and keeping your hands open. Connect with Priscilla: https://www.instagram.com/cyclebreakercoach/ https://www.linkedin.com...

Suhasini Gavarshetty is a global citizen who's lived in India, Singapore, Dubai, New York City, and now in Portland. In this episode, Zhou learns about what it means to be a global citizen, a climate activist, and someone who's interested in policy making in order to make our future better. Follow and get in touch with Suhasini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suhasini-gavarshetty/ suhasini.cg@gmail.c...

Mandy King is the owner and chef of Money Bowl, an establishment in Portland, Oregon, selling innovative/reengineered traditional food from Guilin, China, where both Mandy and Zhou are from. In this episode, Zhou learns about localizing and recreating traditional recipes for a local market; seasonality (eat what's in season); soup as medicine; and love for food. Follow and find Mandy in Portla...

Claire Parsons is an employment law, and litigation attorney in Ohio. She is also a seasoned meditation practitioner and teacher to lawyers. Claire has published 2 books and is working on her 3rd book. In this episode, Zhou learns about the impact of meditation on lawyers, how teaching and writing have enriched Claire's life and brought her joy, as well as the importance of collaboration and c...

Audrey Alverson is an expert in communications. In this episode, Zhou learns about using communications for equity and justice, owning our identities with pride, choosing to be childless (an identity Zhou and Audrey share), and making an impact through small actions. Connect with Audrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-alverson/ https://boldworkcollaborative.com/

Isabel Benatar is a certified Chronic Pain Recovery Practitioner. In this educational and thought-provoking conversation, Zhou learns about TMS - tension myositis syndrome, the stages of pain management, the connections between fear and pain, as well as our own journeys toward liberation. Follow Isabel's work: https://www.isabelbenatar.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chronicpainrecovery/ Books...

Tenny Pandika Gillis is a senior leader in marketing and communications. In this gem-packed conversation, Zhou learns about the interconnections between parenting and leadership, her long journey to self acceptance and compassion, the spiritual law of giving, risk taking, validating others, and showing up for ourselves. Follow Tenny on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tennygillis/

Nancy Chapin is the first official hire of Portland Business Districts (1991). At the age of 85, she still works in Portland's business districts full time. In this episode, Nancy graced The Intersection with stories from her decades' long career in nonprofit and community building, her love for Portland, and her life-time commitment to learning and growing. Nancy was featured by Portland...

Ahlam Osman is a small business owner, and a candidate for City Council in Portland's District 3. Being young doesn't mean being inexperienced or naive. In this refreshing and thoughtful conversation, Zhou learns from Ahlam about the Somali community, entrepreneurship, youth leadership, being the youngest candidate for Portland City Council, and being in community. Follow Ahlam's work:...

In this episode, Zhou learns about workplace anxiety and its profound impact on people and businesses from Joni Roylance, a people-centered consultant on human resources. Joni also talks about holistic approaches, as well as accessible tools for employees and managers to use to address workplace anxiety. Connect with Joni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joniroylance/ email: advancedbeings@protonmail....

Dr. Joyce Senior is a nutritionist, public health leader, non profit operator, and language expert (Spanish/English). In this episode, Zhou learns about Dr. Senior's heritage, her love for and knowledge about food, how food and hair lead us to deeper conversations and healing, and how language connects us. Follow Dr. Senior's work: OSU Cultural Workgroups landing page:  https://extension.o...

Zhou is happily schooled in this episode by fellow podcaster and project collaborator Cristina Lumague, founder and producer at Lumague Media. Cristina talks about her journey with ADHD, her service in the army, becoming a professional podcaster, and a parent. Work with Cristina: https://www.lumaguemedia.com/ Follow How to ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/c/howtoadhd

Rachel Gibbs is an expert on Pay Transparency in the EU. Zhou learns from Rachel about the EU's pay transparency laws, gender pay gap reporting, remedy and enforcement of the law, and the interconnectedness between the EU and the US on pay transparency. A case study in Portugal mentioned in the conversation: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/portugal-surprise-result-rachel-gibbs-ogsye/?trackingId...

Pay transparency comes with challenges. In the long run, however, pay transparency is beneficial for business. Citizens and residents in the Portland metro area are in support of pay transparency legislation. "Employees give their time, which is their life, and time is finite." "It would be very nice to have a national database for salary." "Fully support of employers bein...

Employers have concerns over inequitable hiring practices due to the lack of pay transparency. "It saves everyone a lot of time." "When there is no enough transparency, there is a lack of trust." "Being in public sector(s), salary is public information and it is a good thing." "Transparency is good for business." Program note: states mentioned in this episod...

We ask our 17 interviewees "If there was a pay transparency legislation in Oregon, would you be in favor, neutral, or against it?" Almost across the board, folks are in favor of a pay transparency legislation in Oregon. Employers and legislators should take notes.

A less-than-30-mins medical procedure on a seemingly normal Thursday eventually turned into an operation with general anesthesia. What did Zhou learn about provider-patient communication, self-advocacy, the medical system, and community? For questions and thoughts, please email zhou@intersectional.group

Suzanne Hanifin is the founder and partner of Acumen Executive Search. She founded the company in her late 30s. Now, in her mid 50s, Suzanne reflects on hiring for good, women in business, women in their 50s, and motherhood. What Zhou learns from Suzanne is that there is no simple answer for career women and women in business. We all learn to let go and prioritize what's truly important in lif...

Lillian Tsai is a highly experienced and respected intercultural communications expert, DEIB trainer and facilitator, a leadership and organizational change consultant. Zhou has a rich conversation with Lillian on re-engineering one's career, finding purposes, making impacts, aging gracefully, and leaving a legacy. Tune in and subscribe. Connect with Lillian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsaico...

Rinah Rachel Galper is the founder and lead consultant of Joyoushout. In this loving, moving, and meditative conversation, Rinah shares her journey on spirituality, healing and liberation, love and joy, repair and pay it forward. "My Love Be with You Always" and "Nowhere to Go but Through" are words that moved Zhou to the core. Find Rinah and follow her work: https://joyoushout...

Wendy Kleinfeldt, Jordan King, Abby Coppock, Adriane Jones, Reland Logan, and Zhou Fang, are members of the Women Founders Club that was created by Wendy. In this conversation, members share their wisdom and lessons from business practice. You will hear Zhou repeatedly saying "I love this" as the guests share their candid and genuine thoughts on solopreneurship, uplifting women, being in...

As a math educator, a woman, and an Asian American, Vi has done a lot of reflection on her professional journey. As a deeply caring and loving person, Vi wants to share not only her, but also many women's stories. As a devoted educator, Vi dedicates her everyday to help students and teachers succeed. "when you are a teacher, you are also reliving your childhood." - this is a quote fr...

What is Divine Femininity, how to practice Beginner's Mind, what do being inquisitive, playful, and intersectional mean for Lori and Daelynn, practitioners and instructors of the Divine Feminine workshops? In this delightful, enlightening, and tender conversation, Zhou learns from Lori Eberly and Daelynn Moyer. This conversation is an invitation for our listeners to an exploration of spiritual...

The general public has little idea of how immigration works in the U.S. Oftentimes, business immigration is not in the public interest although international workers usually have to go through a lengthy and painful process in order to work and live in the U.S. In this conversation, Amber talks about the hardships and technical challenges her clients have to go through. She explains various immigra...

In this laughter filled episode, Zhou learns about camping, partnerships, entrepreneurship, and culture shift from Lestarya Molloy, Founder and CEO of Fridie Ourdoors, an app that empowers people to get camping by making the know-how accessible offline. It is a must listen. (note, other businesses that are mentioned in this episode have no affiliation to Intersectional Group) Download Fridie Outdo...