Comparative Narrative

This week we check in and jump into a discussion on Artificial Intimacy. We are talking about Brene Brown’s latest podcast series Unlocking Us. Her first episode features Esther Perel and this important topic.

Sometimes, conversations have to happen at that exact moment. Today, we talk about how we each supported each other through the mental health challenge of depression. We bring up heavy topics and express our vulnerability and the tools we use to help ourselves through hard times.

Thank you to everyone who has tuned in to season 1 and has been asking when season 2 will come out. We are back and excited to bring you all more conversations between us and with guests as we find the human connection and belonging.

Today, we check in and discuss finding connections while navigating ambiguity.

Thank you for joining us today. We are excited to have our first guests on the show today, Angelica Cano and Celeste Barron. These two have found the power of friendship while at work at Bitwise Industries. We dive into the power of belonging through friendship on today's episode.

Today, we discuss our experiences with mental health challenges and how we have grown emotional empathy. Topics range from how the war in the Middle East is affecting Israeli-Americans to how a Traumatic Brain injury can bring new perspectives. We hope you leave feeling more compassionate towards other humans and their unique circumstances.

In Part 2 of our Bitwise Industries story, we reflect on our strategy of creating a culture of belonging in Oakland. The disturbing fall of Bitwise Industries at the hands of its CEOs is all in the headlines. We have chosen to highlight the learnings that should be carried forward.

Our journey to Bitwise Industries. Part one of two looks at finding belonging at work. In 2019, we learned of a tech company out of Fresno, CA, that gave people opportunities for job placement through low-cost education and paid apprenticeships. Bitwise Industries expanded to Oakland in 2020, with Karen and I in the lead. Hear about our introduction to this company and how the mission of Bitwise Industries drew us in.

Welcome to the first episode of Comparative Narrative. Join us as we talk about how we, co-hosts, met and found belonging together while in a foreign country. We hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe for more storytelling as we find the common humanity in us all. Please give us five stars and subscribe for more content.

Welcome to our show! We hope you subscribe and join us for this journey into shared humanity and belonging.