Context Matters with Amanda Bell

Episode 11: Diaspora and black goddesses: The context of representation with Dr. Giavanni Washington

On today’s episode I talk with Dr. Giavanni Washington, a Black Goddess Guide and the creator of the only oracle deck featuring real black women embodying African goddesses.  We talk about how black people have been disconnected from their history and have been pushed out of spiritual spaces. Dr. Washington has made it her mission to help address this balance.     Enjoy this fabulous discussion about reconsidering black bodies and reconsidering the source of these black bodies.   The wisdom in the deck is for everybody in everybody!     Preorder her oracle deck which comes out Dec 12th by visiting her website at https://www.drgiavanniwashington.com/deck [https://www.drgiavanniwashington.com/deck] or find her on Instagram @blackgoddesswithin [https://instagram]

Episode 10: Self-Expressed Leadership as a Workplace Lens

Today, Brooke Hofsess and I talk about self-expressed leadership as a lens for understanding how folks can show up as leaders. We talk about the five qualities of self expressed leadership: presence, congruence, reverence, interdependence, and divergence and how self-expressed leadership invites other people into their fullest expression, and how that creates a sense of connection and belonging.    Brooke’s framework is a great example of the alignment between content and methods, where leadership is the connective tissue that grows as you practice and live into these expressions of yourself. What has your experience of self expressed leadership looked like?    You can find Brooke online at www.brookehofsesscoaching.com/ [http://www.brookehofsesscoaching.com/]  Sign up for her fabulous newsletter at https://www.brookehofsesscoaching.com/podcasts [https://www.brookehofsesscoaching.com/podcasts]

Episode 9 - Organizational Lenses for Productive Data with Luke Givens Part 2

Today we will continue our discussion with Luke Givens about perceptions around data and how they are a helpful lens to have effective and productive conversations.  Our perceptions around data may differ but we can still work together towards an efficient outcome.     How does work happen at your workplace?  Often there is a disconnect between what we say we are doing and what is actually happening.  What does working with others look like for you? These are just some of the issues that we will be diving into in this episode.

Episode 8 - Organizational lenses for productive data with Luke Givens Part 1

Today Luke Givens shares his knowledge and experience on the podcast around organizational development and, of course, data! Luke and I worked together on projects centering equity and data. We talk about how information travels throughout an organization and how having this kind of data can help get results.    There’s a big difference between presenting data and knowing what the data can accomplish. We’ll discuss the different roles of people within an organization so that data actually gets used and strategies that can help you get the most out of your data, manage expectations and reach your goals.     Stay tuned for part 2 of this discussion in the next podcast…

Episode 7 - Why context matters when you organize with Jess Reed

Today’s podcast features Jess Reed, a professional home organizer. Her company Green Mountain Space, specializes in eliminating the emotional burdens of clutter for folks like busy professionals, stay-at-home parents, and retirees to create a beautiful, functional, and sustainable organized home.    We will discuss organizing space and time in terms of context matters and the difference between macro-organizing and mico-organizing.  When it comes to your stuff, what is your goal and what is important to you?  If things aren’t bringing you happiness, why are you keeping them?  Join us as we discuss this holistic approach to decluttering and how we can confront the clutter and start making changes with schedules and time tracking.     To find out more about her company Green Mountain Space, visit her website: http://www.greenmountainspace.com/ [http://www.greenmountainspace.com/] . Find them also at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce.