PODCAST · society
Stories from the Field
by Firefly Inclusion Solutions
Each day, Oana Amaria and Jason Rebello are fortunate to meet and work with individuals who are driving culture and systems change in their communities, organizations, and across the globe. From diversity, equity and inclusion experts to champions from all fields and disciplines - we’re sharing their stories of transformation to inspire and create change in people systems, culture, engagement, and performance.
Episodes
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EP 28. From Contact to Change: What Leaders Start to See When They Stay in the Room
Show Summary Change is often treated as a process to manage, but what happens when we center the human experience instead? In this episode, Oana Amaria sits down with organizational development practitioners Jacqueline Rosenberg and Zhanel Ahearne to explore what it really means to navigate…
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EP 27. Staying in the Room: What Real Contact Teaches Us in Moments of Uncertainty
Show Summary In a fast-moving world, it’s easy for leaders to lose touch, with themselves and with the people around them. In this episode, Oana Amaria sits down with Nnaceesay Mercier and Tsheli Lujabe to explore the Gestalt concept of contact and what it really means to connect with…
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EP 26. Beyond Labels: Driving High-Trust Culture
Show Summary In this special episode of Stories From the Field, Robert Patteri, Partner/Head of Human Capital from Connex Partners, hosted a fireside chat featuring two members of Firefly’s leadership team (Oana Amaria and Jason Rebello). This session will reframe diversity, equity and inclusion...
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EP 25. DEI in Crisis: Living Our Values When Leadership Loses Integrity
Show Summary In this episode of Stories From the Field, Firefly’s leadership team (Oana Amaria, Jason Rebello, and Felicia Scott) come together to process the many turbulent changes, consequences, and future impact from the current administration in 2025. They share their personal insights on...
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EP 24. The Long Arc of Change: Building Resilience in a Time of Crisis
Show Summary In this episode of Stories From the Field, we sit down with Bernard Coleman to explore the vital roles individuals and organizations play in today's polarized world. We delve into the responsibilities of each individual during election cycles, emphasizing the importance of advocacy....
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EP 23. Tips From a Veteran on Navigating High Stress, Uncertainty, and Trust
Show Summary In this episode of Stories From the Field, hosts Oana and Jason sit down with Adam Locklin, founder of Sustainable Business Solutions (SBS). Throughout the episode they discuss Locklin’s personal journey starting as a US marine and how he chose the path of entrepreneurship. They also...
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EP 22. Equity in Product Design a Conversation With Tafarii and Erica, Leaders in the Field
Show Summary In this episode of Stories From the Field, we sit down with Tafarii and Erica to unravel the intricacies of the equity in design process. Throughout the episode we get to explore topics, diving into the differences of terms like inclusive, accessible, and universal design. We also...
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EP 21. Championing a Responsible AI Revolution a Conversation With Diya Wynn
Show Summary In this episode of Stories From the Field, we dive deep into the realm of Artificial Intelligence, exploring perspectives not often discussed by the media. Our guest, Diya Wynn a Senior Practice Manager in Responsible AI, sheds light on the lesser-discussed aspects of AI's impact on...
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EP 20. Beyond the Metrics: Tips on Thriving Beyond the Current Paradigm With Sola Osinoiki
Show Summary In this episode of Stories from the Field, we sit down with business executive, author, and seasoned advisor Sola Osinoiki. Oana and Jason embrace the conversation, diving into topics around data and how we can utilize this to drive meaningful changes in the workplace, what having a...
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EP. 19 Exploring Jewish Identity, Misconceptions, and Allyship With Rabbi Rose + Joshua Newman
Show Summary In this episode of Stories from the Field, dive into Jewish identity with Rabbi Rose and Joshuan Newman. Together they share their thoughts, debunk myths and give advice to the future generations on making an impact. We learn about what it means to be a true ally in times of...
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EP 18. Future-Proofing Talent Acquisition With Manjuri Sinha
Show Summary In this episode of Stories from the Field, we welcome Manjuri Sinha, the current Global Director of Talent Acquisition for OLX. Throughout the episode, Manjuri shares her insights on the key predictions for talent strategies in 2023, drawing from her own experience and published...
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EP 17. Debunking the Myth of the Vital Few a Discussion With Disability DEI Advocate & Champion Beth Wiesendanger
Show Summary In this episode of Stories From the Field, we welcome Beth Wiesendanger who shares her unique perspective as a first-generation individual growing up with the ADA laws in the 90s. She discussed the misconceptions around what disability looks like and how it's important to advocate…
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EP 16. SVB and the Impact of Future VC Funding for Women, People of Color, and LGBTQ+ Founders
Show Summary In this episode of Stories from the Field, we sit down with Isaiah Deporto-Plick, a seasoned angel investor and entrepreneur who shares his insights on investment capital, funding for underrepresented groups in tech, and his experience as a co-founder for Fuerza Ventures. We also…
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EP 15. Learning to be Radical About Self-Care with Coach Gessie Thompson
Show Summary In this episode of Stories From the Field, Oana Amaria and Jason Rebello sit down with Coach Gessie Thompson, a Nutritionist who founded her own wellness company called The Detox Now. Throughout the episode they discuss self-care, the trauma of racism, and ways to heal and loving...
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EP 14. Your Story Matters: A Conversation With Elizabeth Liang
Show Summary In this episode of Stories from the Field, Felicia Scott and Oana Amaria chat with Elizabeth (Lisa) Liang, an actor, writer, storyteller, and global citizen of Chinese-Spanish-Irish-French-German-English descent. As a budding actor in Hollywood, she noticed stories like hers weren’t...
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EP 13. Recognizing and Building Partnerships With LGBTQ+ Community
Show Summary Reflecting upon his multifaceted career journey from the IL Governor’s Office to the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois (LGBTCC) where he currently serves as director, Jerome’ Holston has significant experience engaging and elevating LGBTQIA communities. In this wide-ranging...
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EP 12. Breaking Down Code-Switching & Embracing Your Authentic, Vulnerable Self With Tayo Rockson
Show Summary What is code-switching, and what are its pros and cons? On this episode of Stories from the Field, author, podcaster, facilitator, polymath, and third culture kid Tayo Rockson shares how code-switching showed up in his own life as the son of a diplomat, and how he learned to achieve…
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EP 11. Empowering the Next Generation of BIPOC Filmmakers With Jeanette Lam of Youth FX
Show Summary In this episode, Jason Rebello and guest host Felicia Scott talk to documentary filmmaker, writer, educator, and community organizer Jeanette Lam of Youth FX. Jeanette shares how she found her voice in film as an Asian American queer woman, and how she’s helping others do the same...
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EP 10. Being Black in China & the US with Dr. Marketus Presswood
Show Summary As a young college student, Dr. Marketus Presswood’s first trip to China proved to be more than just another study abroad experience. It was the beginning of a life-long journey through Afro-Asian history, with a little entrepreneurship and self-discovery along the way. In this…
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EP 9. A Female Veteran's Fight to Become Visible With Katy Doggett
Show Summary Somewhere between becoming a mil spouse and an unpleasant conflict in a Lowe’s parking lot, Katy Doggett began to avoid sharing her experience as an Air Force Veteran - thanks to the doubters and push-back she often received. But since sharing her story with LadyVet she’s now the one...
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EP 8. An Inclusive Marketer's Insights on Elevating BIPOC Leadership & Values With Argelia Martinez of Hauswirth/Co
Show Summary Inclusive marketing champion and Adweek Executive Mentee Argelia Martinez joins us to dig deep into some of the statistics, challenges, and opportunities for emerging BIPOC leaders. Argelia shares her own stories as a Latina leader and advice for other emerging leaders, their...
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EP 7. Creating Anti-Oppressive & Liberated Psychology Practices with Dr. Han Ren
Since the onset of the pandemic, the interest in mental health and self-care have both increased exponentially. Along with this, a gradual shift toward applying a more intersectional lens to these practices has emerged, especially after the concerns of BIPOC have long been left out of these…
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EP 6. Taking on Colorism with Dr. Sarah Webb of Colorism Healing
Colorism tends to be a loaded topic - poorly understood and not always well-received in communities of color and beyond. So how can we as DEI practitioners and champions give it the attention it needs and deserves? Dr. Sarah Webb, founder of Colorism Healing, joins us to answer this question and...
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EP 5. Putting the "Us" Back in Business with Busi Sizani of The Inclusion Company
How does a sports broadcaster turned award-winning filmmaker become the go-to DEI leader for emerging tech companies? The Inclusion Company co-founder Busi Sizani joins us from Amsterdam to share how her journey from post-Apartheid South Africa to award-winning filmmaker shaped her unique path…
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EP 4. Transforming Limiting Beliefs in DEI with Dr. Nandi Shareef
We keep using this word “transformation” and you’re probably wondering, what does that really mean in the context of anti-racism and DEI? Well, we’re incredibly fortunate to have Firefly collaborator Dr. Nandi Shareef on the show to break it down for us. In this episode, Nandi sheds light on the...
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EP 3. A Muslim’s Fight to Belong with Hanadi Chehabeddine
Named “World-Class Peacekeeper” and “Everyday Hero” by the Star Tribune, Hanadi Chehabeddine joins us on “Stories from the Field” for a powerful conversation about finding and owning belonging as a Muslim immigrant in the US. We first delve into the topic from her own perspective, and then expand...
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EP 2. An Athlete’s Journey through Sports & Business with Ryan Jay Owens of Beyond Athletic Podcast
Long before he became a volleyball pro in 2002, Ryan Jay Owens defied definition. From his current home in Split, Croatia, Ryan shares his wisdom on playing the long game in culture transformation through the eyes of BIPOC athletes in Europe. LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: Playing the...
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EP 1. Solving the AI Diversity Problem with Paul van der Boor of Prosus Group/Data Science for Social Good
AI and Machine learning continue to receive tons of interest and scrutiny, especially in the DEI and talent management fields. That’s why we were thrilled to meet data science expert Paul van der Boor during a recent Firefly leadership training session at Prosus Group in Amsterdam, NE. As a…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each day, Oana Amaria and Jason Rebello are fortunate to meet and work with individuals who are driving culture and systems change in their communities, organizations, and across the globe. From diversity, equity and inclusion experts to champions from all fields and disciplines - we’re sharing their stories of transformation to inspire and create change in people systems, culture, engagement, and performance.
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Firefly Inclusion Solutions
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