Foster Inclusion is a monthly podcast about diversity and inclusion in business and everyday life. The host, Saidah Gomez-Fleury, has worked, studied, lived and volunteered in five countries on three continents. She has also travelled to 30 different countries for business and leisure. Fluent in English and French, Saidah holds an MBA from IMD, Lausanne and a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. Saidah's experience allows her to engage in nuanced discussions that g ...
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Episode 18 - Writing & Expression in the Bitcoin Space with Dawdu
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Dawdu is a writer, editor and podcaster in the Bitcoin space. His work has been published in Bitcoin Magazine and Satoshi's Journal. He is the voice of The Bitcoin Source Podcast on YouTube and the author three books: The Bit on Digital Coins, Cover Me in Gold, and Death of a Rose. Join us as we discuss writing and expression in the Bitcoin space.F…
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Episode 17 - Lipa App with Bastian Feder
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Bastian Feder of Lipa App - https://getlipa.com/ - the Swiss app for cashless payments with bitcoin! Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Why Bitcoin? 2:19 - How merchants benefit from Lipa 3:14 - The difference between onchain & lightning fast transactions 8:50 - Simplifying bitcoin payments for merch…
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Episode 16: Our Trip to El Salvador
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In this episode, the Hubby and I answer questions about our trip to El Salvador while sipping on Cihuatan, a local rum. We cover how El Zonte has influenced our views on Bitcoin, traveling with a two-year old and so much more. The timing of this episode is pretty cool because Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, is currently hosting 32 centr…
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Episode 15: BankBlackUSA with Jonathan Logan
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jonathan Logan of the Cowrie Initiative and BankBlackUSA. Their mission is to promote financial advocacy in Black communities and build upon the work of past generations to level the playing field and close the racial wealth gap. Jonathan shares why there’s a need for black banking services in th…
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Episode 14: Bitcoin Across Borders with Sherwin Maxino
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In this episode, Sherwin Maxino joins me to discuss Bitcoin across borders. Sherwin was an amateur boxer, musician and nurse. He recently retired from nursing in New York, and is moving to the Philippines to begin bitcoin mining. Connect with Sherwin: Twitter: @sherwinmaxino Stay connected: Email: saidah@fosterinclusion.com Web site: https://foster…
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Episode 13: Panties for Bitcoin
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In this episode, I interview Pablo from Panties for Bitcoin. Panties for Bitcoin is a family-run company that produces gorgeous, high-quality undergarments designed in Montreal, and made in Italy. They ship to customers in the US and Canada. I’ve had the opportunity to wear their garments and they are very comfortable, well made, and high quality. …
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Episode 12: Bitcoin in the Caribbean with Rohan Smith - Extended Version
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This is the extended version of my 'Bitcoin in the Caribbean' conversation with Rohan Smith, a software developer from Jamaica who is based in Scarborough, Tobago. If you have already listened to the edited version (Episode 11), skip to the 50-minute mark of this episode to hear the rest of our conversation about relationships, love, spirituality, …
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Episode 11: Bitcoin in the Caribbean with Rohan Smith
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If you are based in the Caribbean, this episode is definitely for you! Rohan Smith, a software developer from Jamaica based in Scarborough, Tobago, joins me to discuss Bitcoin in the Caribbean. If you care about saving your money and maintaining purchasing power in the face of inflation listen in! Rohan shares: how he got into Bitcoin, a simplified…
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Episode 10: Mass Media & Our Social Hierarchy
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In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Thompson and Henry Gomez join me to discuss the correlation between media and our social hierarchy. Dr. Thompson is an Assistant Professor at Ryerson University, The Creative School. She has authored two books: “Uncle: Race, Nostalgia, and the Politics of Loyalty”, and “Beauty in a Box: Detangling the Roots of Canada’s B…
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Episode 9: Newly Swissed & Soon to be Swissed with Victoria Genecand
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This is a special episode to celebrate Swiss National Day on 1 August! I recently became a Swiss citizen at the beginning of the year. Sitting in on this episode is Victoria Genecand, who moved to Switzerland in 2015 and is currently undergoing the citizenship process. Victoria was born and raised in Brazil and lived in California before moving to …
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Episode 8: Financial Inclusion - Bitcoin Birr & Bitcoin Nakfa with Kal Kassa
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In this episode, I discuss Financial Inclusion in Ethiopia and Eritrea with Kal Kassa of Bitcoin Birr & Bitcoin Nakfa. I first became aware of Kal in an article called Check Your Financial Privilege by Alex Gladstein for Bitcoin Magazine. Kal is in the media business and a daily user of bitcoin using the lightning network. After studying at Chapman…
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Episode 7: Baby Boomers, "Minorities", Stereotypes & Lifelong Learning with Henry Gomez
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My dad is sitting in on this episode! I invited him on after receiving feedback from my previous episode – Bitcoin Wisdom for Busy People with Ashley Chen. Many found the episode insightful. I also received feedback saying Bitcoin does not foster inclusion because it’s not accessible to “minorities” or older people may not “get it”. I figure my fat…
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Episode 6: Bitcoin Wisdom for Busy People with Ashley Chen
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In this episode, I interview Ashley Chen from BitcoinWisdomforBusyPeople.com. I met Ashley in 2018 at the Crypto Valley Conference in Zug, Switzerland. Ashley's an engineer-turned-marketer, specialising in bridging the communication gap between technology and everyday people in diverse cultural and societal contexts. Her experience includes executi…
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Episode 5: At the Intersection of Hair & Blockchain Technology with Pretty Kubyane of Coronet Blockchain
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In this episode, I interview South African entrepreneur Pretty Kubyane of Coronet Blockchain. After 36 months of supply chain analysis, Pretty is using Blockchain technology to transform the USD 7 Billion hair extension industry, and help her retail customers capture greater value. She has managed to grow her revenues to USD 2 Million per year in a…
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Bitcoin & Identity: A Conversation with My French Husband, Part Deux
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In this fourth Foster Inclusion episode, my husband and I continue with our candid and casual conversation about bitcoin and identity. He sips beer while I enjoy Prosecco. Our speech gets a little slurred from time to time but we manage to share how our identities and experiences contribute to our Bitcoin curiosity. --- Send in a voice message: htt…
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Bitcoin & Identity: A Conversation with My French Husband
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In this third Foster Inclusion episode, my husband and I engage in a candid and casual conversation about Bitcoin and identity. He sips beer while I enjoy Prosecco. Our speech gets a little slurred from time to time but we manage to share how our identities and experiences contribute to our Bitcoin curiosity. --- Send in a voice message: https://po…
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The Top Diversity and Inclusion Stories of 2020
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In this episode, I discuss the top diversity and inclusion stories of 2020. They include, the murder of George Floyd and the corporate response to it, "diversity washing", Pope Francis, Kamala Harris and more.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fosterinclusion/message…
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The Dimensions of Diversity and Reflective Leadership
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In this first episode of the Foster Inclusion Podcast, I discuss why diversity usually refers to women, people of colour and members of the LGBTQ+ community; why business leaders need to focus on diversity and inclusion; and some points of reflection.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fosterinclusion/message…
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