It takes a village...
…to create unforgetable experiences.
Nationwide, our collaborators shared experiences using creative expression and guided us to reflect on varioius mental health topics to inspire, infom, and brings us together.
MEET OUR FACILITATORS
The Ubuntu Project is our flagship initiative for Mental Health Awareness Month and involves partnering with students, artists and creatives of color, licensed mental health professionals, as well as campuses and community organizations across 10 US cities. Our intention is to curate spaces that encourage the exchange of our mental health stories in addition to IRL activations to take place in select communities nationwide. Meet our creative collaborators.
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My name is Mehreen Dhaliwal and I am a rising junior at Basis Scottsdale. Psychology and mental health have always been topics very close to my heart. From a very young age, I have been aware of the struggles of a mental health disorder as my uncle has schizophrenia. His consistent struggle with finding medications that worked for him but didn’t have terrible side effects were inspiring to see growing up as he worked towards a more “normal” life. Seeing my uncle go through this terrible circumstance was what interested me in exploring research for the causes and new treatments of schizophrenia and exploring a career in psychology as a whole. Throughout high school, running Bring Change to Mind, a club which strives to reduce mental health stigma, has inspired me to provide the support that I have received from my parents and pass the kindness to someone else. I hope with the various events and workshops the club puts on, it has helped inspire someone else to go on their mental health journey.
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My name is Jaiya Patel. I am fifteen and a sophomore at BASIS Scottsdale High School. Ever since I was young, I have been interested in science, specifically astrophysics, and I hope to one day find a career in aeronautical engineering and research. You could say my dreams were partially inspired by my discovery of black holes through an overdue library book. I find it fascinating how black holes operate, and what could potentially be beyond them. Empty space? Another dimension? Another time? The possibilities are endless. Furthermore, I have always felt the need to constantly prove myself, and to me, there is nothing that sounds more like a challenge to me than entering a mostly white-male-dominated field and being good at it. Additionally, I have always had an eye for literature, and writing is my safe haven. I can safely attribute my love of writing to my mother, who bought me my first journal, and to this day still volunteers to read my first drafts and offer her critiques. Thanks to her, I feel like I have a safe medium to spell out my deepest thoughts without fear of reproach.
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My name is Lavanya Bhatia and I am a rising junior at BASIS Scottsdale High School. Although my interests change rather drastically, at the moment, I am drawn to theater, public speaking,and love working with kids. One aspect that has remained static, however, is my love for people. Although I like to attribute it to my “extrovertedness”, I have found, first-hand, even those who thrive off of people can get lonely around them. Having spent the past five years at a heavily education-driven school, with academic generational pressure, and loss of time to enjoy hobbies, I have seen my seemingly “unbreakable” peers lose themselves to the fleeting nature of time. I was no exception this past year, as I prayed school would end faster, yet raced against it to make the most of my time with my closest friends and own brother before their awaited departure for college, I felt confused, trapped, and ultimately lonely. Although healing takes time, connecting with people, more specifically kids throughout the clubs I help run, has helped me realize the passage of time is what allows future generations to continue growing, regardless of whether past generations validate or understand our emotions and purposes. The best I can do is let time “tick tock” and make the most of every moment.
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My name is Sesha Kuttalingam and I am 16 years old. I attend BASIS Scottsdale. Biology has always fascinated me: it's interesting how microscopic actions in our bodies translate to our lives. My teachers have been my biggest guidance for school, but my friends have been my biggest guidance for mental health. They are not only always there for my struggles but have also taught me to listen and empathize with others. This year has been eye-opening, and I am much more conscious about paying attention to the people around me and truly understanding their situations. As a daughter of immigrant parents, intergenerational conversation is difficult- especially when it comes to mental health. How do you tell someone who has sacrificed everything for you that you are struggling?
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Takara Taylor is a passionate Master's Level Psychologist and Clinical Therapist with a focus on empowering individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, grief, and loss. She is dedicated to enhancing cognitive and emotional development in children through her business, Cognificent Kids, and is developing a new social emotional learning program for therapists, educators, and caregivers.
Takara earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern Michigan University and her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University. With over 15 years of experience in human services, Takara is deeply committed to improving the well-being of others and often shares her expertise through group presentations on mental health topics.
Her passion for helping individuals thrive extends beyond her clinical practice, as she believes in the transformative power of therapy, guided by the principle, "honor the work, and the work will honor you."
Outside of her professional endeavors, Takara is actively involved in volunteer work, demonstrating her dedication to community welfare. She enjoys listening to podcasts, exploring nature trails, and cherishing quality time with loved ones. Takara's holistic approach to life and work reflects her genuine enthusiasm for making a positive impact on individuals and society.
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Hi, I’m Melissa, but lots of people call me Mel! I’ll answer to both! I could tell you about my master program and all of the modalities I function from, but I’d prefer for you to get to know the real me! My BIG passion in this field is helping children (adult children too) that have been affected by addiction in their families. I was raised by my grandparents in Lafayette, LA because my mom was sick and struggled with the horrible disease that is addiction. I was supported and loved deeply, but there are things I wish I would have known growing up. It is my mission to be that support and education, one client at a time. I wrote a book a couple of years ago titled, “Please, Write Back” and it’s all about my emotional journey of loving and losing my mom to addiction. Telling my story was important and powerful!
I believe in being my true authentic self in order to form real and genuine connections with my clients. With that being said, catch me in workout pants 90% of the time. I try to go to yoga or pilates before work every day, and often don’t want to change. Work smarter, not harder. Am I right? In the therapy room, take your shoes off or bring your lunch. I want every person that comes into my space to feel comfortable to come as they are.
Full disclosure, my life is a little hectic as I recently got married to a Naval aviator, which has led to me splitting time between California with him and Louisiana with my practice.
Moral of the story is that I am a real human, with real life experiences, and I am here to help in whatever way I can. Whether that be scheduling a session, or helping you find the right person to help you or your child to heal. Thanks for being here!
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Born in Washington DC, Amina Lydia Vargas began her dance training with Assane Konte at Kankouran West African Dance Company. She then attended The Washington School of Ballet @ THEARC, and in 2017 graduated from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts where she studied under Charles Augins, Sandra Fortune-Green, and Katherine Smith. Amina is an alumna of The Ailey School’s Ailey/Fordham BFA and Scholarship Programs. As a student she was featured in the Netflix series “Hit & Run” and represented The Ailey School at the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She has danced in works by Kevin Iega Jeff, Kyle Hanagami, Lyrik Cruz, and Brice Mousset. In 2022, Amina joined renowned artist and choreographer Hope Boykin; she is now a professional dancer and Rehearsal Director with HopeBoykinDance. Since working with Hope, Amina has performed in the Guggenheim’s Works and Process, was a soloist in the 50th anniversary performance of Leonard Bernstein’s MASS. She recently was brought on as performer and movement coach by Renee Fleming and Will Liverman for Carnegie Hall’s 2024 SongStudio Recital.
When Amina isn’t performing, she works as General Manager at Dance Project of Washington Heights. A non-profit dance program that serves the Upper Manhattan community with pay-what-you-can dance classes and a mission to remove barriers to dance education. Amina’s journey with stage IVB Hodgkin’s Lymphoma made her passionate about health care equity for young people and women of color. She also is an advocate for adolescent and young adult cancer awareness; partnering with organizations such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Tigerlily Foundation.
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Danielle is a certified wellness coach, mother, wife, and educator. Her passion lies in guiding individuals and communities towards transformation and action, fostering connections, healing, and empowerment.
With a diverse background, Danielle excels in leading professional development workshops, counseling the next generation, and spearheading cultural initiatives. Her journey as an educator, speaker, coach, and athlete has shaped her multifaceted identity.
However, her bumpy road to motherhood was the beginning of her healing journey. During those years, she spent innumerable months in the hospital with her twin daughters. Most mornings and nights were spent meditating and praying. Her relationship with God deepened, serving as a source of strength and guidance. Those years played a pivotal role in shaping who she is today. Her transformation not only birthed a new Danielle but also three new lives.
Danielle founded Style x Grace to find solace following the loss of her twin daughter, Grace. Through this journey, she learned the transformative power of allowing room for both grief and abundance.
Her work reflects her personal healing journey and desire to live a life with higher vibrations.
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Molly W. Schenck is fascinated with human movement and what interrupts its full expression. This has guided the evolution of her studies and career. She specializes in the intersection of creativity and trauma. She is the creator of Trauma-Informed Creative Practices and author of Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Dance Educators. She has presented workshops and trainings for individuals, organizations, and arts leaders on the intersection of trauma and creativity locally, nationally, and internationally. Her work has been supported by the the Kindle Project, Arizona Commission on the Arts, City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, and other local arts granting organizations. Most recently, her solo work as a performing and visual artist has been featured locally at the Art D’Core Gala, FOUND:RE Hotel, Gammage Auditorium, and Phoenix Center for the Arts. Her dance film "This isn't what we planned..." premiered at the Trans(m)it : Lost Dances film festival and University of Auckland's Choreographic Research Aotearoa series in New Zealand. Her photography was featured in 4bid Gallery in Amsterdam, NL. She was a recipient of the Arizona Commissions’ Research and Development Grant where she focused on blending dance and painting practices on canvas. Her dynamic career has been influence by trainings with Susan Marshall & Company on Systems for Understanding Movement and Choreography, Beth Morrison Project's Creative Producers Academy funded by the Mellon Foundation, The Kennedy Center's Teaching ArtistProgram, Creativity and Leadership Training with Mesa Arts Center, and community participation with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zanes Company. In 2016, she founded Grey Box Collective - an arts organization that makes weird art about tough stuff. Schenck and her company are twice nominated for the City of Phoenix Mayor's Arts Awards. In 2022, Grey Box became a hybridized (LLC & 501c3) organization. Prior to running Grey Box, she worked in higher education as a professor and administrator in the arts while simultaneously teaching in the fitness industry for over a decade. She has earned a BA in Theater, an M. Ed. In Educational Psychology, and an MFA in Dance. She is also a Certified Trauma Support Specialist and a Registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist.
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Gianna is a choreographer and dancer based in central California. She has graduated from Fresno State with a Bachelor's degree in Sex and Gender studies. Some of her performance credits include Break the Barriers’ A Nutcracker Like No Other as a guest artist, Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company’s summer and winter showcases, commercials for Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino. As well as performing in Fresno State’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble as a featured dancer and Fresno City College’s spring and fall shows as a guest artist and choreographer. Gianna has won choreography awards and choreographed multiple winning contemporary numbers for Yosemite Dance Company in previous years. She has choreographed several shows including, Guys and Dolls, Suessical! The Musical, Music Man, 13! The Musical, Newsies, Freaky Friday, Sister Act, Addams Family and The Sound of Music. Eventually winning Clovis West its only title for a large group ensemble number for “Shipoopi” from The Music Man. She continued her journey as a dance educator by teaching ballet and jazz technique at Roosevelt High School for the school of the arts, currently teaches dance for Central Unified School District. She continues to work with high schools in the area in their theater arts department, choreographing multiple musical theater productions a year, as well as teaching at Rave Dance Complex. Gianna continues to seek dance education and training. She is a founding member of (Kin)esphere Dance Project under the direction of Elena Razai and is actively a freelance dancer and choreographer working on various projects. She will be performing and presenting a new dance work with (Kin)esphere Dance Project this May.
When Amina isn’t performing, she works as General Manager at Dance Project of Washington Heights. A non-profit dance program that serves the Upper Manhattan community with pay-what-you-can dance classes and a mission to remove barriers to dance education. Amina’s journey with stage IVB Hodgkin’s Lymphoma made her passionate about health care equity for young people and women of color. She also is an advocate for adolescent and young adult cancer awareness; partnering with organizations such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Tigerlily Foundation.
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BERNARD BROWN is a performing artist, choreographer, filmmaker, educator, and arts activist working at the crossroads of Blackness, Queerness, and belonging. As artistic director of Bernard Brown/bbmoves, he choreographs for stage, specific sites, film, and opera which has been presented across Africa, Asia, North America, and Europe, including On The Boards, Centre de Developpment Choregraphique La Termitierre, Dance Camera West, American Dance Festival’s ADF Movies by Movers, and Royce Hall.
Brown has developed work in residencies with The Music Center, Johns Hopkins University, Dance Italia, and B Street Theater. For nearly 3 decades, Brown has toured with and performed the choreography of leaders of the dance field including Lula Washington Dance Theatre, David Rousseve/REALITY, Donald McKayle, Rennie Harris, Rudy Perez, Pat Taylor, Doug Elkins, and Lucinda Childs, to name a few.
By invitation, he has joined casts of productions like Los Angeles Opera’s AIDA, and Robert Wilson’s “Letter to a Man” with Mikhail Baryshnikov. As a sought-after educator, Brown has conducted workshops and master classes internationally, namely in Israel, Burkina Faso, Panama, and Brazil, and across the US, sharing his inclusive pedagogy.
He is a core member of Street Dance Activism and an ongoing collaborator with Dancing Through prison Walls, an aboltionist project. His activism has been featured in Dance Magazine, the Los Angeles, and New York Times.
A first-generation college graduate, he is an Assistant Professor of Dance at Loyola Marymount University, a Certified Katherine Dunham Technique Instructor Candidate, and currently a California Arts Council Established Artist Fellow. The Los Angeles Times has called him “…the incomparable Bernard Brown…”
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Lily Shepard has been training in dance since the age of four. She graduated from the School of the Arts in Rochester NY, got her degree in dance from S.U.N.Y Brockport, studied abroad in Jamaica, and performed on big stages in Las Vegas for 11 years, including a Billboard Awards show with Beyoncè. As much as she loved dance as a performer—embracing your own style, expressing yourself and entertaining an audience —it wasn’t until she hit a rock bottom that she began to experience dance as a healing modality . From pretending to be confident in her body and happy with her life to actually loving all of it, intuitive movement has not only opened this door for Lily but for hundreds of women who she's guided back into their bodies.
We’re all called to serve, and her approach is dance. She moved to Austin, Texas in 2015 and taught dance fitness for several years in gyms and corporate offices including Apple, Dell, and Facebook. A strong advocate of giving back to underserved communities, she led workshops with Girls Rock Austin, Girls Empowerment Network, the Urban Health Expo, and more.
She started a modality called Twerk and Burn, which added more sensuality, freedom, and hip movement to basic fitness routines. Then she realized that the intimate after-class conversations were more than venting sessions. They were indications that women needed to do more than laugh and burn calories then go back home to the same dissatisfaction. So she stepped away from choreography and into MovFi—the art of moving with feminine intention. In 2021, Lily was named Emerging Boss Lady of the Year and was also named an Extraordinary Woman of 2022 by the Austin American-Statesman newspaper.
As an Embodiment Coach and Pleasure Advocate , Lily creates space for women to move their bodies without judgement while offering opportunities for them to address their traumas and struggles and reclaim their power. She applies decades of dance training; 200 hours of certified trauma-informed yoga instruction; and her personal experience of learning the power of surrender and flow through MovFi in such a way that it births the confidence and trust that’s necessary to design a life that looks good and feels even better.
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Kristi Dunlap, 24, works in health tech during the day, but after hours she is a dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer. Kristi started dancing at the age of 2 at Tumble N’ Dance in Stockbridge, Ga. She continued her training insisting of hip hop, jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical/contemporary, and musical theatre at the same studio until graduating high school in 2018. Entering college at Georgia State University, majoring in Media Entrepreneurship, Kristi participated and co-owned a dance team through her freshman and junior year. Senior year she started her very own team where she trained her team in Hip Hop and lyrical/contemporary as a senior project. With over 20 years of dedication to dance, Kristi still continues to dance, teach classes, perform for local artists, and more.
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I am Dr. Kevin Patterson, a psychologist and mindfulness coach based in Hawai’i, where I integrate Humanistic Psychology with eastern spiritual practices to craft a path to a vibrant and intentional life.
My unique blend of expertise as a psychologist, executive leadership coach, and a teacher of yoga and mindfulness meditation, positions me to guide you effectively on your journey of self-discovery and wellbeing.
My personal experiences of healing and self-renewal inform my understanding of the importance of reclaiming our life’s purpose, being grounded in our bodies, and taking the lead roles in our own stories.
As I’ve navigated my own personal journey with my mental health, I have deep respect and compassion for anyone looking to become their best self.
I’m excited for you to join me in this self-reclamation journey, stepping into a life of wholeness and conscious leadership in all areas of your life.
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Damilola Adesina is a Nigerian American Licensed Professional Counselor based in Houston, Texas, and the proud owner of Ireti Counseling and Wellness, a thriving private practice dedicated to holistic healing and personal growth. Specializing in supporting women through the intricate process of healing childhood trauma, Damilola utilizes evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
With a profound commitment to mental wellness, Damilola has become a trusted ally for individuals seeking support, guidance, and empowerment on their journey toward emotional well-being. Her journey into mental health was sparked during her formative years, driven by personal experiences and a deep desire to positively impact lives.
Damilola completed her undergraduate studies in Public Relations at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, and pursued a Master's in Education from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. Her academic background provided a comprehensive understanding of human communication, learning methodologies, and community engagement, enriching her therapeutic approach.
Equipped with a diverse educational foundation, Damilola embarked on her professional path, focusing on providing culturally competent and compassionate therapeutic interventions. She believes in tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each client, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for growth and healing.
As the founder of Ireti Counseling and Wellness, Damilola has cultivated a practice reflecting her values of inclusivity, empathy, and respect for diverse backgrounds. Her brand is synonymous with empowerment, mental health advocacy, and cultural understanding within the Nigerian and broader Black diasporic community.
Beyond her clinical work, Damilola is deeply involved in community initiatives. She created a directory on her website to help others find Nigerian American therapists, reflecting her dedication to increasing access to mental health care within the community. Damilola has also spoken at various retreats and workshops, empowering women from young adults to adults, and sharing her expertise to facilitate personal development and empowerment.
Known for her ability to forge meaningful connections, Damilola guides clients through challenges, facilitates self-discovery, and empowers them to lead fulfilling lives.
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Feeling beautiful as a person is important.
Before reaching over half a million followers on Tik Tok for her personality, before being chosen to be on Adam Levine’s team on The Voice for her performance, before millions viewed her among the top 13 on American Idol as a teenager, Adanna Duru recognized the beauty in her voice before she could read.
Raised in Orange County, California, Adanna remembers the struggle of identity and not feeling confident outside of her ability to sing simply because she was the only Nigerian girl. Whether it was the curiosity of her classmates about her skin complexion, the need to touch her hair or the wonder on their faces about dark lines on the palms of her hands, Adanna was made to feel outside of the norm.
Unbeknownst to her at the time, by name alone, she was commanding a difference. To correct the mispronunciation of her name was the first iteration of her confidence. To not see herself, yet identify with Hannah Montana and the Cheeta Girls as a child and make the decision to become a singer is another. To have the support of her Nigerian mother as a preteen to chase her dreams rather than force her to pursue a traditional idea of success is powerful. And because of her belief in her talent and the spaces it has taken her, Adanna has moved beyond the limited perceptions of others to champion the depth of who she is as an artist.
On her forthcoming projects The Nappy Hour EPs 1 & 2, Adanna Duru showcases her vocal talent, her musical influences, her rich heritage and confidence in the content of her character.
On Boogie, Babies, Stay In and The Way there is a distinct R & B sound that is reminiscent of the emotion and content of the music she loved as a child. Although the vibe is in the pocket of her contemporaries in the genre, the power and clarity in her tone is reminiscent of her idols, Faith Evans and Mariah Carey. Whereas on Pop, Write on Me, 3, and Hands Off these songs are true to form and structure of Afrobeats. It is here where Adanna is as upbeat and playful as the rhythm and tempo. Her connection to the sound harkens back to earlier projects from Flavour and Magic System that she heard in her home. Now, Adanna gets to contribute to a sound that can serve as the next generations’ muse.
Accentuating her growth as an artist--beyond the content she provides on social media-- Adanna’s vocal presence is as captivating as her vibrant personality. Each song is an homage to her musical influences and shows the range of her strengths as a singer and her awareness of how she wants music to make her feel. As a self-proclaimed R&B Afrobeat Pop artist this definition of her sound is a testament to her dynamic character and recognition of all that she represents…for herself.
The Nappy Hour is not just a collection of music. It is an introduction. On these projects you get to read the heart of an artist similar to pages in a journal. The Nappy Hour is a fun, passionate, innocent, harmonic, energetic offering rooted in familiarity. It is more than a generalization or a first take. The Nappy Hour is Adanna Duru.
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Hailing from Irvington, New Jersey, MoRuf embarked on a transformative journey when he moved with his small family to Los Angeles in November 2023, aiming to unveil his higher artistic self through the forthcoming album Moolodic. Rooted in the ‘Jersey Clan' collective, MoRuf's sonic evolution traversed the Alt Rap/R&B scene, solidifying his underground fanbase with albums like Garden State of Mind: Ready To Live and Shades of Moo.
His latest EP, Tiny Mic Raps series offers a glimpse into his diverse range, blending battle rap roots with captivating visuals. Each track features freestyles over his favorite beats into a tiny microphone, elevated by visualizers directed by some of the best directors around (including Joshua Kissi, David Freemans, and Joe Kenneth). Standout visuals include "Sentimental," a song dedicated to MoRuf’s daughter, and "Alakazam," featuring comedic societal commentary. Beyond music, MoRuf's philanthropic efforts, including his nonprofit 'Love Over Everything', demonstrate his commitment to community and compassion.
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Ms. Marisha is an educator, social entrepreneur, and storyteller whose interests sit at the intersection of personal wellbeing, the arts, tech, multimedia, and social impact. She has a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and obtained her Bachelors in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Services and a double minor in Spanish and Psychology from UC Davis.
In 2019, Marisha self-published her double sided book, “Crumbling Walls: 33 Moments That Derailed My Happily Ever After.”
She has been fortunate to invent a unique professional path that help us acknowledge the unseen parts of ourselves, the mysteries of one another, and the world around us.
Ms. Marisha has served as a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University teaching Stress Management courses to undergraduate students, advised and facilitated corporate wellness programs for multinational brands, and acted as a matchmaker to busy executives in search of their other half.
Currently, she is the Chief Experience Officer of ZENtertainment™ Enterprises – a Black, woman-owned, boutique impact relations consultancy where she gets to coordinate collaborations, make meaningful media, and curate global experiences that empower social impact brands and modern learners to shape their destinies
Her superpower lies in her ability to see and foresee the needs of people, identify trends, and deliver strategic programs that are relevant, fresh and personalized to address the priorities of those she serves. Brands such as Chopra Global, DoorDash, Tawkify, and Teach For America have sought her voice of reason and risk-taking as a consultant, content creator, and collaborator.
Ms. Marisha is on a mission to reimagine how we live, learn, love, and lead by quarterbacking strategic partnerships, curating immersive experiences and directing and producing meaningful media that awakens the senses, promotes connection, encourages self-betterment, and ensures restoration.
Outside of her impact work and building her empire, you can find Marisha sending memes to loved ones, adding songs to her Spotify playlists, listening to The Read (podcast), taking a nap, uploading images to her Pinterest vision boards, enjoying a snack, watching a documentary or standup, playing with her nephew, or somewhere outdoors soaking up the Phoenix sun.
“We are all, through our varied life stories, a library of information.
NEW AVENUES
NEW AVENUES
Ms. Marisha Dixon, Host New Avenues 3-Part Webcast
You are invited to join me as I embark on an extraordinary adventure with global thinkers to transform the future of education, industries, and society iteself. Don't miss out as an all-star lineup talks 5 key trends changing the landscape of education, business, and society - and how you can prepare for the opportunities and challenges they present. Check the details of this 3-part conversation below.
Ms. Marisha Dixon, Founder & CXO ZENtertainment Enterprises
In today's rapidly changing world, education, business, and society find themselves at the crossroads of transformation. Join us for New Avenues, an interactive 3-part, LIVE web series. Powered by ZENtertainment™ Enterprises, led by industry experts, and curated for modern learners and career seekers, this webcast will explore the five major themes reshaping our world today:
Digital transformation and automation
Sustainability and environmental awareness
Globalization and remote work
Inclusivity and equity
Mental health and well-being
NEW AVENUES STUDENT CUATORS
Shivika Sharma
Shivika Sharma
Tripti Singh
Tripti Singh
Shubhi Aggarwal
Shubhi Aggarwal
Part One
Education for All: Unleashing the Power of Inclusivity
Explore the transformative power of education as a catalyst for inclusivity and equity. Imagine a world where education transcends borders and empowers all to shape their destinies. Join esteemed guests discussing approaches to creating truly inclusive and equitable spaces in education, the workplace, and society.
Meet the Global Thinkers
Dr. Sana Mumtaz
Assistant Professor, Shannon School of Business
Cape Breton University
Maceo Owens
Founder & CEO
The ERG Movement
Tim Vieira
Founder & CEO
Brave Generation Academy
Dr. Olivia Law-DelRosso
Assistant Dean for DEIB, College of Business Kansas State University
Aaron Schorn
Head of Growth & Community
Unrulr
Norm Hubbert
Director of Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Cape Breton University
Meet the Co-Host
Antonio Saunders
speaker | founder
Part Two
Bridging Borders: Remote Work, Sustainability & the Global Workforce
This episode delves into the ever-evolving landscape of remote work, globalization, and sustainability. We'll explore how these factors are reshaping traditional boundaries and how individuals, organizations, and societies must adapt to these changes to build a sustainable future.
Meet the Global Thinkers
Sabrina Clarke
Tedx Speaker | Managing Partner
Build Global
Cassanra Rose, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Head of People
Fringe
Merete Geohagen, SHRM-SCP
Director of Talent Acquisition
TNTP
Naomi E. Nwokolo, Esq
Executive Director
United Nations Global Compact
Ellen Zhang
Chief Marketing Officer
Symba
Meet the Co-Host
Mitra LeBuhn
Career Break Champion | Marketing Director
Part Three
Elevating Human Potential:
Thriving In The Digital Age
In our final episode, we address the impact of digital transformation, automation, and mental health on individuals and society. We'll explore how these changes are shaping our future, and how we can foster mental well-being in a rapidly evolving world.
Meet the Global Thinkers
Antonio Saunders
Educator | CEO
The Experience Consulting Firm
Tiffany Wright, LCSW
Psychotherapist | Founder
The BE Life
Rebecca Kirstein Resch
Founder & CEO
inqli
Alexander Manu
Author | Professor
OCAD University
Mitra LeBuhn
Career Break Champion | Marketing Director
Dr. Maxine Cain
Founder & CEO
STEM Atlanta Women
Meet the Co-Host
Huston Mgbemena
Learning Specialist | Educator
Conscious companies we’ve collaborated with…
…coming soon.
NEW AVENUES, our companion platform, is under construction at the moment, but will soon feature our past and present handpicked roster of socially conscious clients, our content-driven experiences….and so much more!
