49 min.

S3 E7: Creating a "Culture of Care" in Our Work Spaces #HealMeToo: Insights, Art & Activism to Change Our Culture

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In such traumatic times, and especially in light of the Movement for Black Lives against systemic racism, as well as the dangers, lost lives and lost incomes in the pandemic, right now our workplaces and work relationships are pressed to become more centered in care. But how can each of us, as workers or employers, adjust our practices to do this?

Akia Squitieri is an award-winning Producer, Director, Arts Administrator, and Anti-Harassment Advocate. She is the Founding Artistic Director of Rising Sun Performance Company and Co-Executive Director for the Innovative Theatre Foundation & New York Innovative Theatre Awards. She’s also the founder of Creating Safe Spaces, which offers anti-harassment training for theatrical environments.
 
Akia coined the term "Culture of Care" to describe the shift in culture needed now, and joined Hope for a conversation delving into the challenges and opportunities for transformation of our shared spaces. 
Ideas and strategies for employers to self-assess and level up their support for workersQuestions and practices that may help White folks acknowledge and check our privilege,  acknowledge our participation in the system of White Supremacy, and change our behaviorThe accountability facilitated by call-out and cancel culture, at their bestLearn more about Akia and find links to resources on our episode page at bit.ly/hm2pod0307.

Subscribe now and join us throughout the summer and fall for new #HealMeToo #AtHome episodes on Apple and all the usual podcast platforms as well as on our new YouTube channel as we continue Season 3: #HealMeToo At-Home—insights, art and activism to meet the needs of now. 

Between episodes, you'll find us on all social media @healmetoofest and at healmetoopodcast.com.

The #HealMeToo Podcast is hosted and edited by Hope Singsen—the artist, creativity researcher and survivor-activist who founded the #HealMeToo Festival and Podcast in NYC in the Spring of 2019. 

Music Credits:
Lead vocal: Jovan Martinez sampling "It's a Love Thing" by The Whispers. 
Choral Improvisation recorded live at a #HealMeToo Festival & Podcast event, led by: Katie Down, Bonita Oliver, Jessica Lurie & Vanessa Marie.
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In such traumatic times, and especially in light of the Movement for Black Lives against systemic racism, as well as the dangers, lost lives and lost incomes in the pandemic, right now our workplaces and work relationships are pressed to become more centered in care. But how can each of us, as workers or employers, adjust our practices to do this?

Akia Squitieri is an award-winning Producer, Director, Arts Administrator, and Anti-Harassment Advocate. She is the Founding Artistic Director of Rising Sun Performance Company and Co-Executive Director for the Innovative Theatre Foundation & New York Innovative Theatre Awards. She’s also the founder of Creating Safe Spaces, which offers anti-harassment training for theatrical environments.
 
Akia coined the term "Culture of Care" to describe the shift in culture needed now, and joined Hope for a conversation delving into the challenges and opportunities for transformation of our shared spaces. 
Ideas and strategies for employers to self-assess and level up their support for workersQuestions and practices that may help White folks acknowledge and check our privilege,  acknowledge our participation in the system of White Supremacy, and change our behaviorThe accountability facilitated by call-out and cancel culture, at their bestLearn more about Akia and find links to resources on our episode page at bit.ly/hm2pod0307.

Subscribe now and join us throughout the summer and fall for new #HealMeToo #AtHome episodes on Apple and all the usual podcast platforms as well as on our new YouTube channel as we continue Season 3: #HealMeToo At-Home—insights, art and activism to meet the needs of now. 

Between episodes, you'll find us on all social media @healmetoofest and at healmetoopodcast.com.

The #HealMeToo Podcast is hosted and edited by Hope Singsen—the artist, creativity researcher and survivor-activist who founded the #HealMeToo Festival and Podcast in NYC in the Spring of 2019. 

Music Credits:
Lead vocal: Jovan Martinez sampling "It's a Love Thing" by The Whispers. 
Choral Improvisation recorded live at a #HealMeToo Festival & Podcast event, led by: Katie Down, Bonita Oliver, Jessica Lurie & Vanessa Marie.
Support the show

49 min.