Episodes 115
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Sporadic
Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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About This Podcast

Culture Stew is a show dedicated to exploring diversity, inclusion, and cultural identity in its many dimensions. We explore how our identities and values influence our personal and professional lives. Through interviews with scholars, journalists, scientists, and leadership development practitioners, we'll delve into different concepts around cultural identity, explore how to lead diverse teams and organizations, and seek ways to build bridges across cultural chasms.

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Recent Episodes

S6E16 Bringing Joy to Change: A Conversation with Judy Oyedele

Jul 02, 2025 53m

In this episode of Culture Stew, host Maria Maroukian welcomes Judy Oyedele, founder and principal consultant of Joyedele Consulting. Judy is an organizational development practitioner and executive…

S6E15 "Rewriting the Wellness Script: Melanie Smith's Holistic Path to Healing"

Jun 11, 2025 35m

In this live and in-person episode of Culture Stew, Maria sits down with the dynamic Melanie Smith, founder of Moves with Melanie, a health and wellness company based in Silver Spring, Maryland. With…

S5E22 Healing Racial Trauma and Reimagining Mental Health with Dr. Monnica Williams

May 29, 2025 49m

This episode of Culture Stew dives deep into the intersection of race, mental health, and systemic change with special guest Dr. Monnica T. Williams, a renowned clinical psychologist, professor, and…

S6E13 Knowledge is Power: Dismantling Bias with Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman

May 14, 2025 44m

Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman returns to Culture Stew to dive even deeper into the emotional, cultural, and systemic layers of anti-racism, leadership, and psychological wellness. A renowned clinical and…

S6E12 When Rocket Science Meets DEI: Measuring Inclusion with Paolo Gaudiano

Apr 25, 2025 57m

In this episode of Culture Stew, host Maria Morukian interviews Paolo Gaudiano, a dynamic voice in the DEI space whose journey to this work is anything but traditional. With advanced degrees in…

S6E11 Facts Don't Change Minds. People Do. A Conversation with JonRobert 'Tat' Tartaglione

Apr 09, 2025 55m

In this episode of Culture Stew, Maria sits down with psychologist and behavioral scientist JonRobert "Tat" Tartaglione to explore the complexities of human behavior, persuasion, and the psychology…

S6E11 The Power of the Pride – Women, Leadership, and the Future of Work

Mar 20, 2025 17m

Welcome back to Culture Stew! In this special Women's History Month episode, your host, Maria Morukian, reflects on the strength of women in leadership, the power of collaboration, and why we need to…

S6E10 Transcending the Static: DEI in a Shifting Landscape

Feb 20, 2025 19m

In this solo episode, Maria dives into the pressing challenges facing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the wake of the new administration's executive orders. With DEI programs…

S6E9 Reheated: Die Standing with Elmer Dixon

Feb 05, 2025 1h 2m

Explore the incredible journey of Elmer Dixon, co-founder of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party. From the turbulent 1960s to his role as a global diversity consultant, Elmer's story…

S6E7 Transforming Reproductive Justice: Advocating for Incarcerated Women with Dr. Carolyn Sufrin

Jan 15, 2025 48m

In this compelling episode of Culture Stew, host Maria Morukian speaks with Dr. Carolyn Sufrin, medical anthropologist, obstetrician/gynecologist, and a leading advocate for the reproductive health…

S6E7 Reheated - Humanistic Leadership: Prioritizing Human Dignity and Well Being for Better Business Results

Dec 25, 2024 37m

We are reheating one of our favorite Culture Stew episodes! If you missed this fascinating interview with Dr. Shaista Khalji from Season June 2020, take a listen. More than ever, we need leaders who…

S6E5 Holding Up the Mirror: Reimagining DEI and Systemic Change with Wendy Moomaw

Dec 11, 2024 42m

In this deeply reflective episode of Culture Stew, host Maria Morukian reconnects with Wendy Moomaw, founder of the Conscious Collaboratory, executive coach, facilitator, and systems thinker. Wendy…

S6E4 Protecting Your Peace and Sustaining Momentum for Social Change

Nov 20, 2024 17m

In this solo episode, host Maria Morukian reflects on themes from the Culture Stew November Newsletter, exploring the challenges and opportunities in continuing the fight for social change amid a…

S6E3 From Chemistry to Community: Kai Stowers on Science, Leadership, and the Human Side of Change

Oct 30, 2024 44m

In this episode of Culture Stew, host Maria Morukian speaks with Kai Stowers, a chemist turned Leadership and DEI Consultant and Coach. Kai shares his journey from the lab to a career centered on…

S6E3 Special Episode: Ember Roundtable at University of Colorado Denver

Oct 18, 2024 1h 3m

In this special episode of Culture Stew, recorded at the University of Colorado Denver, we explore the transformative power of Ember: Igniting and Sustaining a Community of Equity Practitioners. We…

S6E1 Culture Stew's 100th Episode

Sep 25, 2024 1h 3m

Welcome to the first episode of Season 6 and the 100th episode of Culture Stew! This season, the podcast focuses on gender equity through an intersectional lens, highlighting the stories of diverse…

S6 Welcome to Culture Stew Season Six!

Sep 11, 2024 4m

Welcome to season six! This season, we are going to be experimenting with some new approaches and focusing on a central theme where exploring the experiences of women from an intersectional…

S5E19 Summer Reflection Series - Episode 3: From Conflict to Connection with Todd Culp

Aug 07, 2024 1h 17m

In the third episode of our Summer Reflection Series, Todd Culp shares his experiences in conflict zones around the world. Learn how authentic connections and embracing change can bridge divides and…

S5E19 Summer Reflection Series – Episode 2: Die Standing with Elmer Dixon

Jul 24, 2024 1h 1m

Our Summer Reflection Series continues with Elmer Dixon, whose journey from co-founding the Seattle Black Panther Party to becoming a global DEI consultant showcases the power of activism and…

S5E18 Summer Reflection Series - Episode 1: Awake to Woke to Work® with Kay Suarez

Jul 12, 2024 1h 7m

As part of our Summer Reflection Series honoring the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, we explore how embracing a liberatory mindset can drive strategic change. Kay Suarez, director of Equity in…

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