Culture REfit

About Culture REfit

Culture REfit is a podcast and global community redefining workplace culture, and having fun while doing it! Why not? It's about time. Real connections. Real stories. Insights from thought leaders and real people navigating the workplace. All about Culture and how we make it work, work, work. Um podcast e comunidade global que repensa a cultura do trabalho: conexões reais, histórias reais, pessoas reais. 🌍 English | Português (Brasil, Portugal & África) 🎙️ Global guests + Culture on the Streets Created by Carolina Watson | Produced by Livre Para Social Good Agency culturerefit.com

Publisher

Culture REfit - Hosted by Carol Watson | Produced by Livre Para

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Mar 2026

Latest episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Sept 2026

   What Would Your Ideal Workplace Look Like? | Culture REfit Experience: Live in Lisbon

   What parts of yourself do you leave out when you go to work? And what would a workplace where you feel valued and respected actually look like? For our first-ever live event, Culture REfit brought the community together at Impact Hub Lisboa to explore those questions through honest conversations, music, laughter and shared experiences. 💜 Hosted by Carol Watson and Bruno Lisboa Diotallévy, the Culture REfit Experience handed the mic to the room: four stations, four questions and a community imagining what work could look like. We revisited memorable moments from Season 1, reflected on stories from Culture on the Streets and heard which conversations had stayed with our community. In this special: • What gets left out at work? From our natural pace and curiosity to being labeled “aggressive” for speaking up. • What people actually want from their workplaces: salary transparency, four-day workweeks, prayer rooms, quiet spaces and yes, sumo wrestling. • DICAS! The community’s favorite tips for navigating workplace culture. • Ideas for Season 2, including migration, colorism, bias, spirituality and well-being at work. A celebration of our first season, with the community helping shape what comes next. Listen in and think about what you would add: what would your ideal workplace make room for? Follow Culture REfit for more conversations about culture, identity and work! __________________ Hosted by Carol Watson and Bruno Lisboa Diotallévy Produced by Livre Para Social Good Agency Special thanks to our partner, Impact Hub Lisboa,Penha de França. Watch the episode on the Culture REfit YouTube channel. FOLLOW CULTURE REFIT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturerefit/ (https://www.instagram.com/culturerefit/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-refit/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-refit/)

2. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Is There a "Right" Way to Work? - with Robyn de Villiers: The Culture Map | EP10

   What if the coworker who drives you crazy isn't wrong, just different? In this episode, Carol Watson sits down with Robyn de Villiers, Founder and CEO of The Three Cs and Founder of Burson Africa, one of only four certified Culture Map© consultants in the world. Robyn spent over 30 years building the largest PR network across Africa's 55 countries, and today helps organizations everywhere build cultural competence and inclusive leadership. Together, they unpack the Culture Map framework, created by Erin Meyer at INSEAD, and how eight scales, from communicating to deciding to disagreeing, quietly shape every misunderstanding at work. They talk about why a follow-up email can feel like respect to one person and an insult to another, why leadership teams often see their own culture completely differently from everyone else, and why the goal was never to find who's right, but to close the gap. Carol and Robyn go way back as former colleagues, and it shows: this is a rich, thoughtful conversation, but also a genuinely fun one, full of easy laughs and old war stories from decades working across the continent. Want to go deeper? Pick up "The Culture Map" by Erin Meyer, the book Robyn references throughout this conversation, for the research and country-by-country data behind everything discussed here. More about Robyn de Villiers & The Three Cs: www.thethreecs.com (http://www.thethreecs.com) | LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/robyn-de-villiers-5554709 (https://za.linkedin.com/in/robyn-de-villiers-5554709) ---------- Culture REfit is a global podcast exploring workplace culture, identity, and belonging. Follow us: Instagram: @culturerefit —⁠ https://www.instagram.com/culturerefit/⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/culturerefit/) LinkedIn: Culture REfit —⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-refit/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-refit/) Created and Hosted by Carol Watson Produced by Livre Para Social Good Agency www.livrepara.com⁠ (http://www.livrepara.com) | @livre_para - https://www.instagram.com/livre_para Lisbon, Portugal & Brazil

3. 

   8 Jul 2026

   The Black Professionals Event in Lisbon with Carol Watson & Culture REfit| EP09

   What happens when you stop waiting for a seat at the table and just build your own room? Culture REfit went inside the second edition of Black Professionals in Lisbon, a community event at Impact Hub Lisboa. Host Carol Watson talks with organizers Onyedikachi Ibeabuchi and Jane Nduta Wambura about why they built this safe, creative, and inspiring space, and with guest speakers Yolande Thame (SMADI) and Irene Ogede about identity, representation, and building a career without a fixed script. Press play, learn and enjoy! Culture REfit is a global podcast exploring workplace culture, identity, and belonging. Created and Hosted by Carol Watson Produced by Livre Para Social Good Agency Lisbon, Portugal & Brazil

4. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Why Do You Still Have to Prove Yourself? With Shilpa Satchwell

   Hey Culture REfit community! We have a new episode this one is for everyone who's ever felt like the only one in the room. What if everything that made you "the other" became your biggest professional advantage? In EP08 of Culture REfit, our host Carol Watson connects cross boards with the multi talent Shilpa Satchwell, former Partner at Unmistakeable a UK agency helping global brands communicate across cultures with authenticity. But Shilpa's expertise isn't just professional. It's deeply personal. hilpa grew up as the only Indian girl in rural Suffolk. She was spat on, told not to speak her mother tongue, and had no words to name what she was experiencing. Decades later, that same outsider lens became her professional superpower. Together, Carol and Shilpa unpack why representation without the right voices in the room is just decoration, what the DEI backlash is really telling us, how your internal culture and external brand are always the same story, the reverse culture flow reshaping global marketing, and how AI is either interrupting or reinforcing bias. Plus: a final tip that reframes how you show up at work every single day. Culture REfit is produced by Livre Para.

5. 

   20 May 2026

   Culture on the Streets: 8 Countries. 1 Viewpoint. Zero Hierarchy. | EP07

   What does belonging look like when you're far from home? At a beautiful View Point (Miradouro) in Lisbon, Carol Watson and Bruno Lisboa spoke with people from 8 different countries about what they actually want from work and what still holds them back. Voices from Italy, Portugal, Germany, France, Turkey, Nigeria, Brazil, and Russia open up about cultural identity, accent shame, hierarchy, and their dream celebrity bosses. Honest, unfiltered, and filmed in the streets of Lisbon. Press play and join in the global conversation! Culture REfit is a global community for people who believe workplace culture is worth fighting for. Culture REfit is produced by Livre Para Social Good Agency.

6. 

   6 May 2026

   Is Your CEO Actually in Charge of Culture? With Ron Thomas | EP06

   What actually happens in the rooms where culture gets decided? Ron Thomas has been there, and he's not holding back. Ron is a global CHRO and executive advisor based in Dubai, with decades of experience across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. In this conversation with Carol Watson, he breaks down why most C-suite leaders have no idea what's really happening inside their own organizations — and what it takes to change that. From lessons learned in a Black barbershop in New Jersey to boardrooms in Karachi, Jakarta, and Riyadh, this episode is packed with honest insights on leadership, culture, identity, and what the next generation of workers really wants. What you'll hear:— Why Ron felt more accepted in Saudi Arabia and the UAE than in the US as a Black American man— The C-suite age gap and why it's breaking workplace culture— Why APAC is outpacing the world in workforce culture— The "iceberg of ignorance", and why your CEO is probably living in it— Return to office: the tension that isn't going away— How to build your personal brand and why it matters more than your MBA The uncomfortable truth? Culture doesn't come from an HR conference room. It starts at the top, and most C-suites aren't even in the building. 👀 🎙️ Created and hosted by Carol Watson 🎬 Produced by Livre Para — Social Good Agency Executive Producer: Bruno Lisboa Diotallévy Production Director: João Kraeski Copywriter: Shirley Van-Dúnem e Bruno Lisboa Editor: Gabriel Diniz Art Director: Gabriel Valentim Stylist: Natália Castañola Lisbon, Portugal & Brazil www.livrepara.com (http://www.livrepara.com) | @livre_para

7. 

   24 Apr 2026

   Culture on the Streets | Lisbon | Does Belonging Require Fitting In? | EP 05

   We took Culture REfit to the streets of Lisbon and had the most honest conversations about what it really means to belong at work. In Jardim de Estrela, we sat down with Irene from Nigeria, Asha from the USA, Alex from Portugal, Naky from Togo, and Manuel from Spain. They shared their real stories about moving to a new city, navigating different workplaces, and what actually makes you feel welcome. Here's what we learned: Belonging isn't about fitting in. It's about showing up as yourself without shrinking. We talked about the little things that matter, greeting your neighbors, making friends across cultures, having a boss who treats you like an adult. We talked about what healthy workplace culture actually looks like from the inside. And we shared practical tips for navigating across cultures with curiosity instead of fear. If you've ever felt like you had to become someone else to fit in at work. If you navigate multiple cultures or identities. If you've wondered what real people actually think about workplace culture and belonging, this episode is for you. Real people. Real conversations. Real solutions. 🎙️ Culture REfit Podcast Created and hosted by Carol Watson Cohosts: Bruno Lisboa Diotallévy Produced by Livre Para — Social Good Agency Executive Producer: Bruno Lisboa Diotallévy Production Director: João Kraeski Copywriter: Shirley Van-Dúnem Editor: Gabriel Diniz Art Director: Gabriel Valentim Producer & Stylist: Natália Castañola Lisbon, Portugal & Brazil livrepara.com | @livre_para 🌐 culturerefit.com 👉 Follow: @culturerefit Also available on YouTube and Apple Podcasts

8. 

   18 Apr 2026

   Strategic Authenticity and the Joy of Thriving | With Annahid Dashtgard | EP 04

   What does it mean to thrive when the system wasn't built for you? In this episode, Annahid Dashtgard (CEO of Anima Leadership, bestselling author of Fire and Silence) deconstructs burnout, perfectionism, and systemic barriers. She reveals how strategic authenticity and radical joy become acts of resistance. If you've felt pressured to work twice as hard to be seen as half as good, if you're exhausted from shrinking yourself... this conversation is for you. Annahid breaks down: why joy is radical resistance, how to reclaim your power without permission, and the real cost of staying silent. A roadmap for anyone struggling to show up authentically at work. Let's talk power, trauma, burnout, and how to actually thrive. Find Annahid at annahiddashtgard.com | Fire and Silence available on all book platforms _______________________________ Culture REfit is for every worker and leader who has felt alone or frustrated by a workplace culture that wasn’t designed for them. We bring real insights, real solutions, and real stories from thought leaders, authors, and people like you living it every day, across borders, generations, and identities. Come for the conversation. Stay for the rebuild journey. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! _______________________________ Culture REfit Podcast: 🎙️Created and hosted by Carol Watson 🎤 Cohosts: Bruno Lisboa & Shirley Van-Dúnem 🎬 Produced by Livre Para — Social Good Agency (Lisbon) Executive Producer: Bruno Lisboa Diotallévy Production Director: João Kraeski Copywriter: Shirley Van-Dúnem Editor: Gabriel Diniz Art Director: Gabriel Valentim Producer & Stylist: Natália Castañola Lisbon, Portugal & Brazil

9. 

   9 Apr 2026

   Culture on the Streets: LISBON | What is your Cultural Identity? | EP 03

   What does workplace culture really look like outside the office? We took Culture REfit to the streets of Lisbon and asked real people the questions that usually stay unspoken. From a café in the heart of the city to its busiest corners, the conversations were honest, warm, and full of surprises. In this episode you'll meet John and Valéria from Colombia, talking about cultural identity and what it feels like to navigate Lisbon's work culture as outsiders. Three young Portuguese women — Carolina, Sarah, and Sofia — share with Bruno what we need to leave behind, what a healthy workplace actually looks like, and who they'd want as a boss (spoiler: Carolina picks Selena Gomez 👀). And in a very Lisbon café, Carolina sits down with Makick from Gambia to explore the connections and contrasts between Portuguese and African work cultures, and what diaspora really means in a professional space. Press play and join the conversation! This is Culture REfit in the streets, in the city, in the real world. _______________________________ Culture REfit is for every worker and leader who has felt alone or frustrated by a workplace culture that wasn’t designed for them. We bring real insights, real solutions, and real stories from thought leaders, authors, and people like you living it every day, across borders, generations, and identities. Come for the conversation. Stay for the rebuild journey. New episodes weekly! Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. _______________________________ Culture REfit Podcast🎙️ Created and hosted by Carol Watson 🎤 Cohosts: Bruno Lisboa & Shirley Van-Dúnem 🎬 Produced by Livre Para — Social Good Agency (Lisbon) Executive Producer: Bruno Lisboa Diotallévy Production Director: João Kraeski Copywriter: Shirley Van-Dúnem Editor: Gabriel Diniz Art Director: Gabriel Valentim Producer & Stylist: Natália Castañola Portugal & Brazil

10. 

    2 Apr 2026

    Culture REfiting: Identity, Power, and the Year of the Fire Horse | With Ingrid Hu Dahl | EP 02

    Our first guest Ingrid Hu Dahl brings a fresh mix of wisdom, humor, and gentle rebellion to the Culture REfit universe. She’s lived many lives — corporate leader, coach, musician — and she’s here to help us rethink what belonging at work can look like. Ingrid Hu Dahl joins host and workplace culture expert Carol Watson with the exact Fire Horse energy we need: bold, curious, and delightfully unruly. You will learn through this real, inspiring and fun conversation that she’s an author, a proud daughter and former rockstar who knows how to deal with integrating identity into leadership and family. This episode brings the kind of reflection that stays with you. Warm, sharp, and full of sparks. Press play and listen to know why! Culture REfit is for every worker and leader who has felt alone or frustrated by a workplace culture that wasn’t designed for them. We bring real insights, real solutions, and real stories from thought leaders, authors, and people like you living it every day, across borders, generations, and identities.Come for the conversation. Stay for the rebuild journey. New episodes weekly! Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Created and hosted by Carol Watson Cohosts: Bruno Lisboa & Shirley Van-Dúnem Produced by Livre Para — Social Good Agency (Lisbon) Executive Producer: Bruno Lisboa Diotallévy Production Director: João Kraeski Copywriter: Shirley Van-Dúnem Editor: Gabriel Diniz Art Director: Gabriel Valentim Producer & Stylist: Natália Castañola Lisbon, Portugal & Brazil www.culturerefit.com

11. 

    19 Mar 2026

    Are You With Us? | Why Workplace Culture Needs a Rebuild | EP 01

    Have you ever felt like you have a "work personality"? One that's really difficult to maintain? You're not alone. Welcome to the very first episode of Culture REfit, a podcast and global community for everyone who is tired of blending in when they're meant to stand out. We're not here to teach you how to fit into a broken mold. We're here to rethink, reimagine, and re-engineer the workplace so your cultural identity becomes your greatest professional asset. In this episode, host Carol Watson is joined by cohosts Bruno Lisboa and Shirley Van-Dúnem for an energizing conversation about their personal stories of navigating between cultures, identities, and workplaces that weren't built for them. From growing up in "gray spaces" between cultures, to being a queer Black woman in Lisbon, to bringing Brazilian warmth to a Portuguese workplace, this is a raw, honest conversation about what it really means to belong. It’s real, it’s fun, and it’s the start of a much bigger global movement! Culture REfit is for every worker and leader who has felt alone or frustrated by a workplace culture that wasn’t designed for them. We bring real insights, real solutions, and real stories from thought leaders, authors, and people like you living it every day, across borders, generations, and identities.Come for the conversation. Stay for the rebuild journey. New episodes weekly. Culture REfit Created and hosted by Carol Watson Cohosts: Bruno Lisboa Diotallévy & Shirley Van-Dúnem Produced by Livre Para — Social Good Agency (Lisbon) Executive Producer: Bruno Lisboa Diotallévy Production Director: João Kraeski Copywriter: Shirley Van-Dúnem Editor: Gabriel Diniz Art Director: Gabriel Valentim Producer & Stylist: Natália Castañola www.culturerefit.com

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