Representation Starts Here- LGBTQ Minority and women identified business owners talk about how they have changed the real circumstance of life by Changing the REEL.
Change the Reel
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Representation Starts Here- LGBTQ Minority and women identified business owners talk about how they have changed the real circumstance of life by Changing the REEL.
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June 22, 2026
Curiosity Over Certainty: Leading Through Divided Times Danielle Marshall S3E10
<p>S3 E10 Curiosity Over Certainty: Leading Through Divided Times Danielle Marshall S3E10</p><p><a href="https://change-the-reel.captivate.fm">Change the Reel website</a></p><p><strong>Episode 10: Danielle Marshall on Why Curiosity Matters More Than Ever</strong></p><p>Danielle Marshall, equity strategist, executive coach, and host of Unpacked Culture Chronicles, joins Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler to discuss the hardest conversation happening in workplaces right now: how to stay curious when everything feels polarized. With 25+ years in the nonprofit sector and deep expertise in culture change, Danielle breaks down why certainty is the enemy of progress, when NOT to bridge divides, and how authentic media can help leaders tell humane stories.</p><p><strong>In This Episode You'll Learn:</strong></p><p>• Why curiosity has become a radical act in divided times • The power of the pause and why leaders say "I don't have time" for it • How to distinguish between transactional and transformational relationships • Why "certainty" is the biggest obstacle to understanding across differences • When bridging divides is actually harmful (and what to do instead) • How to tell stories of struggle without exploiting communities ("trauma porn") • Why her podcast evolved from audio-only to video as a culture work tool • Real examples of culture divides in organizations (upstairs/downstairs, political ideologies) • The aha moment that changed how she thinks about polarization</p><h2><strong>Key Moments</strong></h2><p><strong>00:00:04</strong> - Cold open: "This work has never been more difficult"</p><p><strong>00:03:00</strong> - Full guest intro: Danielle Marshall's 25-year equity and nonprofit background</p><p><strong>00:05:51</strong> - Foundation philosophy: "Stay curious" (the sign on her wall)</p><p><strong>00:08:39</strong> - Two threads: curiosity + the power of pause; why leaders resist pausing</p><p><strong>00:11:50</strong> - Business model: equity/organizational development + executive coaching</p><p><strong>00:22:07</strong> - Podcast genesis: clients wanted conversations but didn't know how to start</p><p><strong>00:23:48</strong> - Core insight: "The biggest enemy of curiosity is certainty"</p><p><strong>00:26:37</strong> - Aha moment: transactional vs. transformational relationships</p><p><strong>00:31:02</strong> - Podcast evolution: moving from audio-only to video to capture authenticity</p><p><strong>00:37:56</strong> - The polarization conversation: when bridging divides crosses into harm</p><h2><strong>The Core Tension</strong></h2><p>Danielle articulates the central challenge of 2026: we're living in a time when curiosity feels impossible, yet it's more necessary than ever.</p><p>The obstacle? Certainty. When we assume we already know what someone thinks, believes, or wants, there's no room for dialogue. No space for growth.</p><p>But here's the nuance: Danielle doesn't advocate for curiosity in all situations. Some divides—around fundamental human rights, safety, identity—aren't meant to be "bridged." Instead, she reframes the work: pick the divides where curiosity is safe, start there, and build the muscle for harder conversations later.</p><p><strong>Making It Work: Three Takeaways</strong></p><p><strong>1. Pause Before You Act</strong></p><p>Leaders are drowning in "doing." The pause isn't a luxury—it's a business strategy. Ask yourself: Where are we coming from? Where are we today? What do we want next?</p><p><strong>2. Check Your Agenda</strong></p><p>Danielle's coaching doesn't tell people what to think. It gets them to think. That distinction matters. Your job isn't to convince—it's to create space for reflection.</p><p><strong>3. Tell Humane Stories, Not "Trauma Porn."</strong></p><p>When communicating about communities, organizations, or struggles, don't exploit pain to justify need. Tell the full picture. People dealing with hardship often have dignity, strategies, and strength. Represent that.</p><p><strong>Why This Matters Now</strong></p><p>Leadership burnout is real. Cultural divides are widening. But Danielle's evidence is clear: organizations with leaders who stay curious, who pause to reflect, and who build transformational (not transactional) relationships outperform those that don't.</p><p>This isn't soft skills talk. This is business infrastructure.</p><p><strong>Danielle's Media Journey</strong></p><p>Danielle started Unpacked Culture Chronicles as audio-only because she was camera-shy. Her face gives away what she's thinking—and she worried that wouldn't work on camera.</p><p>Then she realized that authenticity IS the work. Viewers need to see her reactions, her "aha" moments, her humanity. So she moved to video. Now her team pushes her to capture more content—workshops, stages, conversations—because modeling curiosity in real time is part of her teaching.</p><p>It's representation. It's proof that culture work happens in the messy, human moments.</p><h2><strong>Work with Danielle Marshall</strong></h2><p>Website: www.culture-principals.com</p><p>LinkedIn: Danielle Marshall (active)</p><p>Danielle works with organizations on culture change and equity, and coaches leaders navigating polarization, organizational divides, and the hard work of staying human in difficult times.</p><p>velasquezmedia.com | hello@velasquezmedia.com</p><p>#CultureWork #Curiosity #EquityWork #LeadershipDevelopment #InclusiveLeadership #OrganizationalChange #Polarization #DEI #AuthenticLeadership #Coaching #NonprofitLeadership #ChangeTheReel #RepresentationMatters</p><p>CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/velasquez-media/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-the-reel/id1792455303" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcast</a>:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/34jUytMB62AFK2NkySjN6H?si=5a40b2af91bd4902" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFmRfdSiYkFv5XUX7sjA1oK_RhU18A_2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p><p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong> Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler</p><p><strong>Producer:</strong> Arielle Morten</p><p><strong>Director/Editor:</strong> Simon Beery/Meredith Sause/Alyssa D'Avanzo</p><p>Copyright 2026 Monique & Piper</p>
June 8, 2026
S3E9 Video for HR
<p>S3 E9 S3E9 Video for HR</p><p><a href="https://change-the-reel.captivate.fm">Change the Reel website</a></p><p>ADD SHOW NOTES HERE</p><p>CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/velasquez-media/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-the-reel/id1792455303" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcast</a>:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/34jUytMB62AFK2NkySjN6H?si=5a40b2af91bd4902" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFmRfdSiYkFv5XUX7sjA1oK_RhU18A_2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p><p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong> Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler</p><p><strong>Producer:</strong> Arielle Morten</p><p><strong>Director/Editor:</strong> Simon Beery/Meredith Sause/Alyssa D'Avanzo</p><p>Copyright 2026 Monique & Piper</p>
May 25, 2026
Beyond Pronouns: Creating Truly LGBTQIA+ Celebratory Spaces
<p>S3 E8 Beyond Pronouns: Creating Truly LGBTQIA+ Celebratory Spaces</p><p><a href="https://change-the-reel.captivate.fm">Change the Reel website</a></p><p><strong>Episode 8: Dr. Brittany Bate on Creating LGBTQIA+ Celebratory Spaces</strong></p><p>Dr. Brittany Bate, licensed psychologist and founder of Be Bold Psychology and Consulting, joins Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler to talk about what it means to go beyond "affirming" to truly LGBTQIA+ celebratory mental health spaces—and why unconscious bias training matters more than memorizing pronouns.</p><p>Dr. Bate is a queer cisgender woman, ADHD'er, and founder of two mission-driven businesses: Be Bold Psychology (LGBTQIA+ celebratory, neuro-affirming mental health practice offering therapy across 43 states) and Bold Practice Builders (supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent wellness entrepreneurs).</p><p><strong>In This Episode You'll Learn:</strong></p><p>• Why "affirming" should be the default—and what it means to be truly celebratory • The moment a trans teen client taught Dr. Bate why "you guys" can cause unintentional harm • How unconscious bias and socialization shape language without us realizing it • Why Dr. Bate built a practice with no dress code (dress codes are rooted in white supremacy culture) • The power of showing up authentically on video—why clients choose therapists based on accents, body language, and how fast they talk • How being the "token queer person" led Dr. Bate to create her own affirming space • Why representation matters: hiring trans and gender-diverse clinicians for trans clients • The small language choices that lead to staff turnover because people don't feel seen • What's coming in 2026: "Not Your Mom's LGBTQIA+ Training" on unconscious bias</p><h2>Key Timestamps:</h2><p><strong>00:05</strong> - Training philosophy: Beyond pronouns to unconscious bias</p><p><strong>05:24</strong> - From forensic psychology to creating queer-celebratory mental health</p><p><strong>08:46</strong> - Being the "token queer person" and building her own space</p><p><strong>13:00</strong> - Training that goes beyond pronouns: Unconscious bias and unintentional harm</p><p><strong>14:27</strong> - The "you guys" moment: Trans teen teaches about language and safety</p><p><strong>16:32</strong> - Breaking habits: Why language matters for inclusivity</p><p><strong>22:19</strong> - No dress code policy: Authenticity over white supremacy culture</p><p><strong>26:12</strong> - Power of video: Clients choose based on accents, body language, speech speed</p><p><strong>30:34</strong> - 2026: "Not Your Mom's LGBTQIA+ Training" keynote and wellness summit</p><p><strong>The "You Guys" Moment:</strong></p><p>Six years ago, Dr. Bate was leading a group for teens exploring gender identity. She said, "What do you guys think?"—a Midwestern colloquialism.</p><p>A trans female teen responded: "Hey, Dr. Bate, I noticed my reaction to you saying 'you guys.' I know you didn't mean it this way, but I want to tell you how it landed for me."</p><p>Dr. Bate realized: "I didn't know what I didn't know. I realized that I was unintentionally harming. This was just the first person who shared it with me."</p><p>"The smallest pieces of language matter for safety and inclusivity. There are changes we can make to make it feel better for others."</p><p><strong>Beyond Affirming to Celebratory:</strong></p><p>"Affirming should be the default. Everyone should be affirming. But I think it's another step to truly be celebratory."</p><p>Dr. Bate built Be Bold Psychology to be LGBTQIA+ celebratory from the website through intake, paperwork, the administrative team, and every clinician.</p><p><strong>Training Philosophy:</strong></p><p>"My trainings very intentionally go beyond pronouns and terms, which are super important. But I'm very into unconscious bias and the way we are socialized. I believe deeply that a lot of people make mistakes and might hurt someone completely unintentionally. They don't know what they don't know, including myself."</p><p><strong>Why Video Matters:</strong></p><p>Clients who reached out after seeing Dr. Bate's Psychology Today video mentioned:</p><p>"I could tell from your body language you're someone I feel comfortable talking to."</p><p>"You have an accent and aren't from around here. It resonated with me because neither am I."</p><p>"You talk kind of fast. Me too. I think we'd work well together."</p><p>"These are things they wouldn't have gleaned from reading my bio. They felt a connection from seeing the video."</p><p><strong>Key Takeaway:</strong></p><p>"Authenticity matters and people resonate with authenticity. I don't want to show up as someone I'm not and attract a client attracted to that not version of me. It's not going to be good work."</p><p><strong>Work with Dr. Brittany Bate: </strong></p><p>Be Bold Psychology: BeBoldPsychNC.com</p><p>Bold Practice Builders: BoldPracticeBuilders.com</p><p><strong>Work with Velasquez Media: </strong></p><p>velasquezmedia.com</p><p>hello@velasquezmedia.com</p><p>#LGBTQIAMentalHealth #UnconsciousBias #InclusiveLeadership #QueerAffirming #MentalHealthMatters #AuthenticityInBusiness #DEITraining #RepresentationMatters #ChangeTheReel #NeurodivergentSupport</p><p>CHANGE THE REEL with Piper and Monique</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/velasquez-media/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/change-the-reel/id1792455303" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcast</a>:</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/34jUytMB62AFK2NkySjN6H?si=5a40b2af91bd4902" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIFmRfdSiYkFv5XUX7sjA1oK_RhU18A_2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p><p><strong>Executive Producers:</strong> Monique Velasquez and Piper Kessler</p><p><strong>Producer:</strong> Arielle Morten</p><p><strong>Director/Editor:</strong> Simon Beery/Meredith Sause/Alyssa D'Avanzo</p><p>Copyright 2026 Monique & Piper</p>
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