The Cappuccino Effect In The Canadian workplace

Today's guest is Birgit Umaigba. Birgit Umaigba is an award-winning registered nurse, public speaker, change agent, thought leader, nurse consultant and health equity activist. She is a disruptive thinker and a fierce advocate for social justice, anti-racist healthcare and education, improvements to labor conditions and the increased employment of Internationally Educated Health Care Nurses. Birgit is committed to creating an anti-racist healthcare system focused on addressing anti-black racism in nursing while promoting the health and well-being of black people. Listen to the full episode to hear: • The struggles and wins of internationally trained nurses in Canada. • Birgit's impact on the black community. • Why she thinks diversity and representation are important for black people to thrive • Why she is so passionate about the black people. • The dire need for Nurses in Canada.