Care Work with Alida Miranda-Wolff

Balancing Self-Care and Community Care: A Reflection on Two Years of Podcasting - Episode 35

How do you recognize when staying true to your values means stepping back? Over the past two years, the Care Work podcast has explored the challenges, necessity, and beauty of caregiving. Often, the conversation turns to the need for caregivers to take care of themselves in this difficult work—something that can be hard to prioritize for individuals so tuned to caring for others.  With these lessons in mind, Alida explores what she has learned on this audio journey so far. She shares how she came to the decision that Care Work needs to go on hiatus in order to uphold her own values and make room for much-needed rest and restoration over the coming months. Her deeply personal glimpse into the challenges and growth she has encountered so far offers inspiring insights about living a life in support of others that stays true to your values.  The Care Work podcast will return in 2025. Consider the balance between working for the greater good and caring for yourself: * The factors complicating the current landscape of DEIB * Why just being present is such an impactful act of care * Where to learn more about the link between DEIB and social justice * How the podcast journey facilitates personal and professional growth Important resources from this episode: * Relational Self-Awareness and Compassion with Dr. Alexandra Solomon - https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/relational-self-awareness-and-compassion-with-dr-alexandra-soloman-episode-29/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/relational-self-awareness-and-compassion-with-dr-alexandra-soloman-episode-29/] * Bearing Witness as an Act of Care with Micky ScottBey Jones - https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/episode-1-micky-scottbey-jones/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/episode-1-micky-scottbey-jones/] * Exploring Inclusive Education Through Storytelling with Tim Villegas - https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/inclusive-education-through-storytelling/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/inclusive-education-through-storytelling/] * Designing for Neurodiversity Inclusivity with María Emilia Lasso de la Vega - https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/designing-for-neurodiversity-inclusivity/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/designing-for-neurodiversity-inclusivity/] * Embracing Interdependence and Creating Inclusive Communities with Lauren Schrero Levy - https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/embracing-interdependence-creating-inclusive-communities/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/embracing-interdependence-creating-inclusive-communities/] * Disability Justice solo episode - https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/breaking-down-disability-stigma/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/podcast/breaking-down-disability-stigma/] Engage With Alida: * Share your feedback on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw] * Get Alida’s latest book “The First Time Manager DEI” -  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-first-time-manager-dei-alida-miranda-wolff/20207997?ean=9781400246090 [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-first-time-manager-dei-alida-miranda-wolff/20207997?ean=9781400246090]  * Order Alida’s first book “Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations That Last” and gain exclusive access to bonus content! - https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253 [https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253] * Learn more about Alida Miranda-Wolff - https://alidamirandawolff.com/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/] Advocate for underreprese

Human-Centered Innovation and Compassionate Design with Antonio Garcia - Episode 34

How can creators innovate to instill more humanness into their designs? Despite being at the root of almost everything we interact with day-to-day, designers can forget to consider the humans for whom they design.  In this episode, executive design leader, illustrator, podcaster, and educator Antonio Garcia shares his thoughts on the essentialness of human-centered design and innovations that consider people at every step of the process. He discusses where design is excelling, where it still has a ways to go, and why it’s essential to view both work and life from a lens of continuous compassion. Design your life and work to uphold your humanity: * The overlap between humanness and innovation * The simple step that supports human-centered design * Why the design industry needs to adopt a code of ethics * The importance of taking a step back when you’re at your limit Important resources from this episode: * Listen to the “Dad Well” podcast - https://www.dadwell.co/ [https://www.dadwell.co/] * The Nap Ministry Movement - https://thenapministry.com/ [https://thenapministry.com/]  Connect with Antonio: * Find out more about his work - https://www.amgarcia.com/ [https://www.amgarcia.com/About] * Engage with Antonio on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amgarcia/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amgarcia/]  * Follow Antonio on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/a_m_garcia/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/a_m_garcia/?hl=en]  Engage with Alida: * Share your feedback on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw] * Pre-Order Alida’s new book “The First Time Manager DEI” -  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-first-time-manager-dei-alida-miranda-wolff/20207997?ean=9781400246090 [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-first-time-manager-dei-alida-miranda-wolff/20207997?ean=9781400246090]  * Order Alida’s book “Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations That Last” and gain exclusive access to bonus content! - https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253 [https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253] * Learn more about Alida Miranda-Wolff - https://alidamirandawolff.com/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/] Advocate for underrepresented and underserved groups in organizations with Ethos - https://www.ethostalent.com/ [https://www.ethostalent.com/]

Reclaiming Food Sovereignty in Local Communities with Lisa Tallman - EP 33

How connected are you to the food you purchase and consume? Over the past century, society’s focus on the food it consumes has shifted from origins and process to the latest price increase. Many communities also face uncertainty about the availability and quality of fresh foods in their nearest store.   In this episode, Alida Miranda-Wolff speaks with Lisa Tallman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatallman/], the Executive Director of Community Food Navigator. This Chicago organization champions food sovereignty by establishing and strengthening connections at every level of the food system and helping communities wrest back control from the conglomerates that currently hold most of the power in cultivation, distribution, and consumption.  Rediscover your connection to food, culture, and community and find out: * How we lost food sovereignty and why getting it back is so important * How individuals can rejoin the food system chain for huge local impact * The challenges and barriers to seizing back control of our sustenance * The inextricable connection between culture and food security Important resources from this episode: * Learn more about Community Food Navigator - https://communityfoodnavigator.org/ [https://communityfoodnavigator.org/] * Subscribe to Community Food Navigator’s Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/communityfoodnavigator/subscribe [https://mailchi.mp/communityfoodnavigator/subscribe]  * Read “Rest is Resistance” by Tricia Hersey - https://bookshop.org/p/books/rest-is-resistance-a-manifesto-tricia-hersey/18255493?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjLGyBhCYARIsAPqTz18KYZtF_v1NLxdZNHGAk1TUVqusbU1Qicr5GGqM7yVu1njswZwS5SUaAk3kEALw_wcB [https://bookshop.org/p/books/rest-is-resistance-a-manifesto-tricia-hersey/18255493?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjLGyBhCYARIsAPqTz18KYZtF_v1NLxdZNHGAk1TUVqusbU1Qicr5GGqM7yVu1njswZwS5SUaAk3kEALw_wcB]  * Nancy Folbre’s definition of care - https://transversal.at/transversal/0805/folbre/en [https://transversal.at/transversal/0805/folbre/en]  Connect with Lisa:  * Follow Lisa on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatallman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatallman/]  Connect With Alida: * Share your feedback on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw] * Order Alida’s new book “The First Time Manager: DEI” - https://alidamirandawolff.com/book/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/book/]  * Order Alida’s 1st book “Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations That Last” and gain exclusive access to bonus content! - https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253 [https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253] * Learn more about Alida Miranda-Wolff - https://alidamirandawolff.com/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/] Advocate for underrepresented and underserved groups in organizations with Ethos - https://www.ethostalent.com/ [https://www.ethostalent.com/]

Building Workplace Cultures of Care That Transform Our Economy with Michel Fabode - EP 32

How does a culture of care transform the workplace experience? The call for safe, caring workplaces is becoming increasingly loud, which means building these environments is an essential consideration for founders. In this episode, Alida Miranda-Wolff speaks with Michel Fabode, the author of Cultura: A Guidebook for Founders Building Diverse Teams. Michel’s work focuses on helping founders navigate the path to truly diverse, safe cultures of care that lead to business success on multiple levels. Michel’s essential and practical exploration of workplace culture strives to show business owners seeking to build something better that they have the power to design environments in which diverse teams can thrive. Recognize and rethink the importance of workplace cultures of care: * Why we overlook the care work component inherent in so many professions * How feeling valued and cared for in the workplace makes all the difference * Why it’s more important than ever to build diverse company cultures * The connection between delivering on the bottom line and creating a positive work environment Important resources from this episode: * Michel’s book, Cultura: A Guidebook for Founders Building Diverse Teams  [https://www.amazon.com/CULTURA-Guidebook-Founders-Building-Diverse/dp/B0CP81PJDR] * Alida’s book, The First-Time Manager: DEI  [https://www.amazon.com/First-Time-Manager-Diversity-Equity-Inclusion/dp/1400246091/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZqTdtw6e0pmWQs9o5g0C5NGP2m01f7wGpxvUa0PHP2sGIedg8k4hzSj4VJ47gEt9lirZT7vVs2btUHo-sM1nT9jjwkiLWU1b2AN6bitcd1meXsiWGz8ShGXf-ilGvUymxFfK87lyhuQCZ-aqKWylnrR-ot7aV-9M_oi7rLWy_p667QpxDbYspSOKfz1_BjD5p5I0XggD1o_ebA9z6niu5idhuKqXs6K8HQQx6iNLlg0.z4vnri3uKAPVYl0liSLr5Awkniha1V1PAVTlIRLtmZo&qid=1716937690&sr=8-3-spons ] * Gallup Research: Socialism as Popular as Capitalism Among Young Adults in U.S. [https://news.gallup.com/poll/268766/socialism-popular-capitalism-among-young-adults.aspx ] * Pew Research: Modest Declines in Positive Views of ‘Socialism’ and ‘Capitalism’ in U.S. [https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2022/09/19/modest-declines-in-positive-views-of-socialism-and-capitalism-in-u-s/#:~:text=Adults%20under%20the%20age%20of,a%20positive%20view%20of%20socialism. ] * Axios Research: Exclusive poll: Young Americans are embracing socialism [https://www.axios.com/2019/03/10/exclusive-poll-young-americans-embracing-socialism ] Connect with Michel Fabode: * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-fabode [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-fabode] Connect With Alida: * Share your feedback on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw] * Pre-Order Alida’s new book “The First Time Manager DEI”  [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-first-time-manager-dei-alida-miranda-wolff/20207997?ean=9781400246090 ] * Order Alida’s book “Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations That Last” and gain exclusive access to bonus content! [https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253] * Learn more about Alida Miranda-Wolff - https://alidamirandawolff.com/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/] Advocate for underrepresented and underserved groups in organizations with Ethos - https://www.ethostalent.com/ [https://www.ethostalent.com/]

Clarity in People Management: Striking a Balance with Claire Podulka - Episode 31

As a manager, how do you balance offering care and corporate responsibility? Many managers may not apply the label of caregiver to their work, but Claire Podulka, the Chief of Staff for TXI, a Chicago-based digital consultancy firm, points out that it is the manager “who can operate at the nexus of care and strategy and efficacy” who really brings out the best in their team—and therefore their company—in those inevitable times of change and ambiguity. New and established managers alike will feel an immediate connection to the topics Alida and Claire cover in this Care Work episode. Their conversation explores the mindsets and approaches that are essential in a great manager, covering concepts that will resonate with anyone who has ever had a direct report or is pursuing a future in people management. Let Claire’s insights validate and inspire your inner managerial care worker: * The caregiving imperative for all managers and chiefs of staff  * The equity argument for employee-owned businesses and ESOPs * Walking the line between clarity and transparency as a responsible manager * Throwing out growth for growth’s sake and building a new model for business success * Balancing self-care and taking care of your employees Important resources from this episode: * Radical Candor by Kim Scott  [https://bookshop.org/p/books/radical-candor-be-a-kick-ass-boss-without-losing-your-humanity-kim-scott/8486942?ean=9781250235374 ] * Kids These Days: The Making of Millennials by Malcolm Harris [https://bookshop.org/p/books/kids-these-days-the-making-of-millennials-malcolm-harris/114009?ean=9780316510851] * Alida’s new book: The First-Time Manager: DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [https://www.amazon.com/First-Time-Manager-Diversity-Equity-Inclusion/dp/1400246091/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZqTdtw6e0pmWQs9o5g0C5NGP2m01f7wGpxvUa0PHP2sGIedg8k4hzSj4VJ47gEt9lirZT7vVs2btUHo-sM1nT9jjwkiLWU1b2AN6bitcd1meXsiWGz8ShGXf-ilGvUymxFfK87lyhuQCZ-aqKWylnrR-ot7aV-9M_oi7rLWy_p667QpxDbYspSOKfz1_BjD5p5I0XggD1o_ebA9z6niu5idhuKqXs6K8HQQx6iNLlg0.z4vnri3uKAPVYl0liSLr5Awkniha1V1PAVTlIRLtmZo&qid=1716937690&sr=8-3-spons ] Connect With Claire: * Connect with Claire on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpodulka/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpodulka/]  Connect With Alida: * Share your feedback on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alidamw] * Pre-Order Alida’s new book “The First Time Manager DEI” -  https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-first-time-manager-dei-alida-miranda-wolff/20207997?ean=9781400246090 [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-first-time-manager-dei-alida-miranda-wolff/20207997?ean=9781400246090]  * Order Alida’s book “Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations That Last” and gain exclusive access to bonus content! - https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253 [https://bookshop.org/p/books/cultures-of-belonging-building-inclusive-organizations-that-last-alida-miranda-wolff/17372555?ean=9781400229253] * Learn more about Alida Miranda-Wolff - https://alidamirandawolff.com/ [https://alidamirandawolff.com/] Advocate for underrepresented and underserved groups in organizations with Ethos - https://www.ethostalent.com/ [https://www.ethostalent.com/]