Awkward Turtle At Work
Awkward Turtle At Work invites amazing humans who embody the values of DEI, to share their unconventional career stories. Using these stories to prove DEI is already within us!
Powered by Awkward Conversations - a Hong Kong-based Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Consultancy firm using powerful lived experiences.
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Episodes
53 episodes
SPECIAL EPISODE- Schuyler Bailar: Identity, Work, and 'he/she/they' #12
On this special Trans Remembrance Day, we are thrilled to bring you our final episode for now, featuring the remarkable Schuyler Bailar. In this conversation, we dive deep into Schuyler's newly released book, 'he/she/they,' a powerful explorati...
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Episode 12
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Is mental health the basis on DEI? - Brian Henderson #11
Thrilled to have Brian on the show, Founder of Whole Business Wellness!Brian shares his wealth of knowledge on creating thriving cultures in the workplace through applied mindfulness, resilience building, and experiential learning. As th...
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Episode 11
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39:46
ADHD & Psychometric testing! - Dr. Kristie Craigen #10
ADHD Awareness week is here. So I have Dr. Kristie Craigen on the show today, explaining how her work helps with the neurodivergent community. Dr. Kristie Craigen is the founder of CRAIGEN EVALUATIONS. She is a psychom...
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Episode 10
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38:34
‘Let's talk ADHD’ in Hong Kong! - Amanda Fok, Founder of Let's Talk ADHD of #9
This week I had the pleasure of having Amanda Fok - founder of Let’s talk ADHD. Amanda is organising the ADHD Awareness Week in HK from October 22 - 28th! Undiagnosed ADHD can be the root cause of poor mental health su...
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Episode 9
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34:58
Let's talk Menstruation in Gender Equity - Olivia Cotes-James, founder of Luüna #8
I love having products that exists to break taboos and brings social change, introducing Luüna - a natural period care! This week we discussed:- Why talking about menstruation is key in the gender equity conversation....
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Episode 8
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35:59
The power of ‘I don’t know’ & safe space in schools! Joanna Hotung #7 Pt.2
Back with the wonderful Joanna Hotung, in Part 2, we talked about: Everyone is talking about safe spaces, but how do we actually create them? The schools need them, the workplace needs them, and frankly in society. As always we chat...
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Episode 7
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28:42
The power of ‘I don’t know’ & safe space in schools! Joanna Hotung #7 Pt.1
One of the best conversations I’ve had so far on the show & I will be splitting this up into 2 episodes! Everyone is talking about safe spaces, but how do we actually create them? The schools need them, the workplace nee...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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26:04
Is disability always visible? What is disability diversity? Walter Tsui #6
In this episode with we discussed:-What is the landscape for Disability in HK & around the world -Why is understanding Disability diversity so important -& Walter’s love for Wing Chun! Walt...
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Episode 6
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40:10
Let’s talk Mental Health in the Summer, in Hong Kong! Steph Ng - Body Banter #5 Pt 2.
Here is part 2 of the episode with Steph from Body Banter. Continuing the theme of Mental Health x Summer in HK, we talked about how this may also play out with other identities we hold, more importantly how this affects EVERYONE. ...
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Episode 6
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29:52
Let’s talk Mental Health in the Summer, in Hong Kong! Steph Ng - Body Banter #5 Pt.1
WE DID IT! With your help, this podcast is now in the Top 80 Hong Kong Podcasts! Truly thank you to every single human that has been listening, supporting and sharing with their circles. See more:
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Episode 5
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27:01
Allyship is fundamental within the community #4 Yu Sheng, Founder of Heckin Unicorn
Continuing on the theme of Allyship, but this time, Allyship within the LGBT+ Community! Allyship is not a role exclusive to non-LGBT+ folks, anyone can be an ally. Allyship within the community is what really started the...
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Episode 4
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33:26
#3 Allyship - The make or break of DEI? Fern Ngai
PRIDE month is here! 🌈🏳️⚧️ This month is all about celebration - but not just the community. We also need to celebrate the allies that have supported us and helped us to change perception, really our very best cheerleaders! Fern N...
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Episode 3
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39:27
#2 - Living in Asia: EY Sponsored, Trans Inclusion
Last of the mini-series from our sponsor, Ernst & Young (EY). This week, we have Claudia & Henry sharing sharing their lived experiences as Trans Activists, and how it differs in the East and West. On top of that, ...
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Episode 2
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36:08
#1 - Family & Fear: EY Sponsored, Trans Inclusion
Coming back with a BANG 💥 Ernst & Young (EY) has sponsored a mini-series on a topic I am personally very passionate about - Transgender Inclusion 🏳️⚧️This week, Terri McDowell from the trans community and Mia who is a parent...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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38:13
Awkward Turtle IS BACK!!!
After a year of hiatus, AWKWARD TURTLE AT WORK IS BACK!! The Trailer explains where I've been, and what I've been doing this past year, including on where this podcast will be headed! Sooo tune in from next Monday, to ...
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Leaving the secure Financial Services career to becoming a Social Entrepreneur - The story behind the Green Queen, Sonalie Figueiras #37
Final episode of the series, I had to leave the best till last. Sonalie aka the Green Queen is on the podcast to share her story of starting the Green Queen. We spoke on some of the harsh reality women faces through education, the workplace and...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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45:35
How does Gen Z feel about Sustainability & Work? Anushka Purohit #36
No doubt Gen Z has a very different perspective on the world, let alone the workplace. Anushka is in her Final Year and is the CEO and Co-founder of many social-driven businesses. Her university experience was coupled with the madness of COVID ...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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37:03
Why is storytelling so important to humans? Both in life and at work?! Imogen Short #35
Storytelling is really the basis of this podcast, I wanted to bring real life stories to share with lovely humans in the world and what better way to get someone who is an expert at this! Imogen is a story ninja and award-winning writer. She ...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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44:39
How to become an artist in Hong Kong? Jonathan Jay Lee #34
Pursuing art as a career is tough wherever you are in the world. How about being in a city like Hong Kong where Finance is at the heart of everything, and corporates careers are the most sought after? I met Jonathan Jay Lee last year at my TEDx...
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Episode 34
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37:00
Can a Digital Lifestyle Media Platform make an impact to the world ? Chris Edwards #33
Having a lifestyle media platform online seems to be everywhere nowadays, but what was it like 13 years ago when this format of online media was almost unheard of?! Listen to the story on how she founded The Honeycombers! Chris is n...
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Episode 32
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36:05
How does ‘finding your passion’ really happen? - Kei Kei Chan #32
It does seem like the future of work will look a lot like working from home. It now seems silly that we don’t invest in our home office! This week I want to bring a real-life example on how ‘finding your passion’ really works. Kei K...
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Episode 32
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47:06
Can Mindfulness help with your Career? Genevieve Heng #31
Picture this. You wake up tired and you are late. It’s a Monday morning and you have a presentation with your boss. You feel groggy and down. You just had to sprint to make the train. On your way out, someone bumps into you and someone’s card w...
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Episode 31
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37:24
What goes into making music? Jodie Chan #30
Singing and making music is one of the top skills I wish I had! I have always been so envious of people who can do both - so this week we have Jodie Chan on the show, who is an independent Singer-Songwriter in Hong Kong. We talked about how mus...
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Episode 30
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36:48
What is life after professional football like? Shannon Moloney #29
WE ARE BACK! After a short break over Christmas and New Years - the Awkward Turtle pod is back! Let’s kick off the show for 2022 with yet another amazing human who I had the pleasure to meet to through sport. Shannon is an ex-spurs ...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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46:19
#28 Awkward Turtle at TEDx!
Todayyyy! I am going to sing my own praises for a few minutes if I may. This is going to be the last pod of the year and I want to recap on where this podcast has taken me and all the amazing experiences I had. Obvs will be talking about the Te...
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Episode 28
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