Equitable Horizons: Conversations on Workplace Inclusion
03/06/24 • 36 min
Join us for an exciting journey in Episode 5 of Trans Canada Stories, titled 'Equitable Horizons: Conversations on Workplace Inclusion'! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome B Adair (he/they), a fresh addition to the SGF Inclusion team. B shares their inspiring journey from navigating the challenging anti-trans climate in Alberta to embracing new horizons on the East Coast of Canada.
Get ready for an engaging discussion as we delve into topics ranging from beachcombing adventures to the vital concept of privilege, and why equity work is beneficial for everyone. Plus, we tackle burning questions about inclusive forms and the imperative to redefine professionalism in the workplace.
But wait, there's more! We absolutely adore hearing from our listeners, and during our TD Connected Community Moment, we extend an invitation for you to send in your questions. Your queries might just be featured in our next episode of Trans Canada Stories!
Let's embark on this enlightening journey together! 🎙️✨
TD Connected Community Moment
Don't miss out—share your questions with us right here: https://forms.gle/e4mUyfaQEwWRftC77
We'll include answers in an upcoming episode!
For more information on Simply Good Form, follow this link: https://www.simplygoodform.com/
Get Social:
Creators & Guests
- SGF Inclusion - Producer
- Cyn Sweeney - Host
- Emma Stanley - Host
- Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SimplyGoodForm/)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simply-good-form/
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SimplyGoodForm
- Trans Canada Stories is proudly partnered with TD Bank Group.
- Check out the gender affirming children's story, based on a true story, 'The Pink Balloon'. Available on Amazon.
- For more information on Simply Good Form, follow this link: https://www.simplygoodform.com/
- Trans Canada Stories is proudly partnered with TD Bank Group.
Join us for an exciting journey in Episode 5 of Trans Canada Stories, titled 'Equitable Horizons: Conversations on Workplace Inclusion'! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome B Adair (he/they), a fresh addition to the SGF Inclusion team. B shares their inspiring journey from navigating the challenging anti-trans climate in Alberta to embracing new horizons on the East Coast of Canada.
Get ready for an engaging discussion as we delve into topics ranging from beachcombing adventures to the vital concept of privilege, and why equity work is beneficial for everyone. Plus, we tackle burning questions about inclusive forms and the imperative to redefine professionalism in the workplace.
But wait, there's more! We absolutely adore hearing from our listeners, and during our TD Connected Community Moment, we extend an invitation for you to send in your questions. Your queries might just be featured in our next episode of Trans Canada Stories!
Let's embark on this enlightening journey together! 🎙️✨
TD Connected Community Moment
Don't miss out—share your questions with us right here: https://forms.gle/e4mUyfaQEwWRftC77
We'll include answers in an upcoming episode!
For more information on Simply Good Form, follow this link: https://www.simplygoodform.com/
Get Social:
Creators & Guests
- SGF Inclusion - Producer
- Cyn Sweeney - Host
- Emma Stanley - Host
- Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SimplyGoodForm/)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simply-good-form/
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SimplyGoodForm
- Trans Canada Stories is proudly partnered with TD Bank Group.
- Check out the gender affirming children's story, based on a true story, 'The Pink Balloon'. Available on Amazon.
- For more information on Simply Good Form, follow this link: https://www.simplygoodform.com/
- Trans Canada Stories is proudly partnered with TD Bank Group.
Previous Episode
Sophie Labelle - Trans Artist, Activist, and Author
Few Webcomics have been as prolific and long-running as Assigned Male, the brainchild of trans Québécois cartoonist Sophie Labelle. First releasing in October of 2014, Assigned Male portrays life through the eyes of a trans middle schooler named Stephie who alternately makes light of, and chafes under the realities of growing up a transgender child in a cisgender world. The webcomic series is still ongoing.
In 2017, Labelle first squared off against the rising tide of anti-trans and fringe-right haters, when a book reading for her new comic, Dating Tips for Trans and Queer Weirdos, was cancelled under threats of violence. During this time, Labelle received death threats and was doxxed, which would ultimately lead to her resettling with her partner in Finland, where she lives today. In the wake of these events, however, Labelle's audience expanded rapidly across Canada and the world. Today, she has more readers and supporters than ever before.
To see Sophie's work, or to purchase one of her books, visit her website at https://www.serioustransvibes.com/
TD Connected Community Moment
For a chance to win a signed copy of one of Sophie Labelle's books, follow this link and fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiXNtHEfun9GeOwTQs_vnf7ahZurKtjfkIu9VTfUxE0pIbkA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Contest runs until January 6.
For more information on Simply Good Form, follow this link: https://www.simplygoodform.com/
Get Social:
Creators & Guests
- SGF Inclusion - Producer
- Connor Sampson - Producer
- Cyn Sweeney - Host
- Emma Stanley - Host
- Sophie Labelle - Guest
- Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SimplyGoodForm/)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simply-good-form/
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SimplyGoodForm
- Trans Canada Stories is proudly partnered with TD Bank Group.
Check out the gender affirming children's story, based on a true story, 'The Pink Balloon'. Available on Amazon.
Next Episode
Growth Work: The Professional and Personal
This episode we’re featuring an interview with Terri McDowell (She/Her), who has built a career working in a traditionally male dominated industry. As an award-winning trans woman, who rose to the C-Suite level on her own terms, Terri reflects on her growth both professionally and personally.
Terri is a Senior Tax Partner with EY: Ernst Young. Globally, EY has a presence in 183 countries and has almost 450,000 employees based around the globe. Firstly, we are NOT talking tax on this episode.
What can employers can do to create a professional services firm where people feel safe to show-up as their authentic self everyday?
Cyn first met Terri in 2022, at the National 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce Awards, where Terri won Business Leader of the Year. Terri is Partner/Principal at EY in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and her recognition as Business Leader of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce underscores the significance of representation and visibility for marginalized communities in leadership positions, serving as a role model for others.
During this interview, you’ll hear Terri's insights on transitioning while building her career and moving from surviving to thriving.
Our conversation highlights several key Topics:
- Key principle for anchoring a corporate business inclusion strategy.
- Balancing Professional and Community Engagement.
- Inclusive Leadership: Terri's experiences as a trans woman in various professional settings and creating welcoming work environments for all employees, regardless of gender identity or expression.
- nuances of cultural dNA and trans inclusion.
- Career Development and Diversity of Experience.
- Building Allyships and the importance of finding common ground.
Show Notes:
Connect with Terri on LinkedIn.
The 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce
The Tax Foundation
Today's TD Connected Community Moment:
Be a guest. Tell us who you'd like to hear on an upcoming episode. Share with us the trans-forward topics most important to you. We would love to hear from you and it's easy to engage. You will NOT be added to any emailing lists; infact, participation is anonymous! Share with us here.
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For more information on Simply Good Form, follow this link: https://www.simplygoodform.com/
Get Social:
Creators & Guests
- Cyn Sweeney - Host
- Emma Stanley - Host
- Terri McDowell - Guest
- Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SimplyGoodForm/)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simply-good-form/
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SimplyGoodForm
- Trans Canada Stories is proudly partnered with TD Bank Group.
- Check out the gender affirming children's story, based on a true story, 'The Pink Balloon'. Available on Amazon.
- For more information on Simply Good Form, follow this link: https://www.simplygoodform.com/
Trans Canada Stories is proudly partnered with TD Bank Group.
Trans Canada Stories - Equitable Horizons: Conversations on Workplace Inclusion
Transcript
Welcome to TransCanada Stories. I'm Cyn Sweeney, and I'm joined by the lovely co host, Emma Stanley. And in TransCanada Stories, we're all about going beyond binary and telling stories of trans people as people. Welcome to the show.
Emma (She/Her)So welcome to TransCanada Stories. Today, we have in studio by Zoom, B Adair. B recently relocated to, Nova Scotia and is having a chat with us today. Hel
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