Hosted by our own Brenda Savelli & Brandon Wiley, a Licensed Professional Counselor/CEO and Founder of OpenedEyes - a nonprofit organization that focuses on self-development & cultural competence. 
A Culturally Conscious Conversation is a series of talks that takes a look at how we all can be more mindful about how we talk with and relate to each other at work, at home and in the community – no matter what culture or background we come from.

814 Together - A Culturally Conscious Conversation  Episode 1

In this episode we are joined by Shannon Stewart, a Licensed Professional Counselor and mental health therapist, highlighting the importance  of Active Listening - listening to understand, not to respond. We all can get better at having conversations in a respectful way, so everyone feels heard and understood.
A Culturally Conscious Conversation is a series of talks that takes a look at how we all can be more mindful about how we talk with and relate to each other at work, at home and in the community – no matter what culture or background we come from.
It is hosted by our own Brenda Savelli, & Brandon Wiley, a Licensed Professional Counselor/CEO and Founder of OpenedEyes - a nonprofit organization that focuses on self-development & cultural competence.

814 Together - A Culturally Conscious Conversation Episode 2

In this episode we are joined by Shona Eakin, CEO of Voices for Independence, an organization that strives to empower people with disabilities and promote independent living, We talk about ableism, the challenges faced by the disability community, discrimination faced in favor of able-bodied people, and the importance of opening conversations with all ages of our community to better advocate for and understand each other better.
A Culturally Conscious Conversation is a series of talks that takes a look at how we all can be more mindful about how we talk with and relate to each other at work, at home and in the community – no matter what culture or background we come from.
It is hosted by our own Brenda Savelli, & Brandon Wiley, a Licensed Professional Counselor/CEO and Founder of OpenedEyes - a nonprofit organization that focuses on self-development & cultural competence.

814 Together - A Culturally Conscious Conversation Episode 3

In this episode we talk about the need to find out what works best for each of us to be more mindful about many aspects of our daily lives, how this knowledge can help us identify our implicit biases - and how that knowledge can hopefully deter us from committing microaggressions.  

814 Together, a Culturally Conscious Conversation is a series of talks that takes a look at how we all can be more mindful about how we talk with and relate to each other at work, at home and in the community – no matter what culture or background we come from.
It is hosted by our own Brenda Savelli, & Brandon Wiley, a Licensed Professional Counselor/CEO and Founder of OpenedEyes - a nonprofit organization that focuses on self-development & cultural competence.

EPISODE 4 - MINDFULNESS AND IMPLICIT BIAS

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Adrienne Dixon, President & CEO of Sarah A. Reed Children’s Center, with more than 35yrs of experience as a counselor focusing on children, families & adults. We talk about the impact of racial and generational trauma & its impact on individuals, as well as the community has a whole – and how important it is for all of us to reach out to other cultures in our community to learn more about each other and embrace each other's differences. 
A Culturally Conscious Conversation is a series of talks that takes a look at how we all can be more mindful about how we talk with and relate to each other at work, at home and in the community – no matter what culture or background we come from.
It is hosted by our own Brenda Savelli, & Brandon Wiley, a Licensed Professional Counselor/CEO and Founder of OpenedEyes - a nonprofit organization that focuses on self-development & cultural competence.

814 Together - A Culturally Conscious Conversation Episode 5

In this episode we talk with Dr. Parris Baker, Associate Professor at Gannon University, Scholar-in Residence at the Jefferson Educational Society and Senior Pastor of Believers International Worship Center, about spiritual and faith diversity, and respecting each other's beliefs.
A Culturally Conscious Conversation is a series of talks that takes a look at how we all can be more mindful about how we talk with and relate to each other at work, at home and in the community – no matter what culture or background we come from.
It is hosted by our own Brenda Savelli, & Brandon Wiley, a Licensed Professional Counselor/CEO and Founder of OpenedEyes - a nonprofit organization that focuses on self-development & cultural competence.

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