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What's Betwixt Us

What's Betwixt Us

By Lyssa Mandel

What's Betwixt Us: Stories of Working While Human is a series of conversations about empathy at work, at work. It’s about diving into the messiness and the specificity of being human on the job—any job—and how empathy isn’t just a nice-sounding buzzword for company PR, it’s a rebellious act of remembering that we’re Human First, Everything Else After. What’s Betwixt Us is powered by zanie, designed to build trust and authentic human connection in remote workspaces. More at zanie.app.
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Episode 011: Empathy in the Cloth with Rabbi Karen Glazer Perolman

What's Betwixt UsSep 28, 2020

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Episode 037: Around the World with Jakob Thusgaard
Jan 10, 202242:52
Episode 036: Coast to Coast and Cover to Cover with Linda Feyder
Dec 06, 202148:51
Episode 035: The Good Burdens for Better Connections with Christina Crook

Episode 035: The Good Burdens for Better Connections with Christina Crook

In this episode of "What’s Betwixt Us," you’ll hear a conversation recorded on Instagram Live with author, speaker, and digital well-being expert Christina Crook. We chatted on launch day of her new book, Good Burdens: How to Live Joyfully in the Digital Age. Christina is also the author of The Joy of Missing Out and host of the JOMO(cast) podcast. All of her work focuses on how to balance and find joy in an overwhelming world. Good Burdens champions the idea that leaning away from our culture’s obsession with speed and convenience, and toward effortful intentionality, pays massive spiritual dividends. We talk about the paradox of choice, the longterm value of making commitments, and daily practices that lead to more fulfilling relationships, especially with oneself.

To learn more about Christina’s work and to purchase a copy of Good Burdens for yourself, visit ChristinaCrook.com.


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Nov 08, 202153:23
Episode 034: Subconscious Made Conscious with Jason Acosta

Episode 034: Subconscious Made Conscious with Jason Acosta

On episode 034 of What’s Betwixt Us, we talk with Life Strategist and Intuitive Coach, Jason Acosta. We take a deep dive into what it means to be an empath, especially as a leader. Jason shares how crisis moments in his life led him to breakthroughs about the importance of rigorous self-reflection and self-care, and to his calling as an energy healer. With history in the hospitality industry, Jason brings first-hand wisdom about how empathy creates productivity and about how you don’t manage everyone the same.  

To learn more about Jason, find him on Facebook, where you can check out other interviews he’s done with impactful people around the world.

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Oct 25, 202157:09
Episode 033: If I Lose, So What? with Manpreet Bawa

Episode 033: If I Lose, So What? with Manpreet Bawa

In episode 033 of "What’s Betwixt Us," we talk with coach, speaker, and self-identified Mind Architect, Manpreet Bawa. Manpreet is passionate about technology, wellness, and where the two intersect. We discuss the process involved in making choices, starting with small, aligned changes, catalyzing wake-up moments, and leaving a legacy to be proud of. 

If you want to connect with Manpreet, be sure to find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/themanpreetbawa/

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Oct 18, 202147:13
Episode 032: Phoenix Rising with Raj Subrameyer
Sep 27, 202145:32
Episode 031: The Skill of the Future with Ajit Dodani
Aug 02, 202147:01
Episode 030: Connection Before Content with Sue McDonnell
Jul 05, 202146:06
Episode 029: The Wisdom of Being Stuck In Between with Sejal Thakkar

Episode 029: The Wisdom of Being Stuck In Between with Sejal Thakkar

In this episode of What’s Betwixt Us, we chat with Sejal Thakkar, an attorney, educator, and TEDx speaker specializing in employment law and human resources training for employers. She’s the self-dubbed Chief Civility Officer of TrainXtra, where she puts her skills and experiences to use helping company cultures thrive. We talk about preemptive empowerment of both employers and employees, the importance of sharing your mistakes, and how a culture of respect at a company starts at the top.

You can find out more about Sejal and watch her TEDx talk on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sejalthakkar/. To learn more about TrainXtra, visit TrainXtra.com.

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May 31, 202153:31
Episode 028: Making Everyone Comfy with Caralie Chrisco
May 17, 202140:27
Episode 027: The Human Condition at Work with Asiya Hasan-Damen
Apr 26, 202149:02
Episode 026: Empathy Within and Without with Paul Peglar
Apr 12, 202151:00
Episode 025: Empathy Between the Pages with Melissa Boles
Mar 29, 202146:31
Episode 024: Fighting for Heart in Fashion HR with John Mezzo

Episode 024: Fighting for Heart in Fashion HR with John Mezzo

In this episode of What's Betwixt Us, we chat with John Mezzo, a human resources executive in the fashion industry. John has lent his heart and expertise to several multibillion dollar global brands including Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, and Burberry. John shares his story growing up in his  family’s friendly neighborhood bakery in Brooklyn, his background in theater, and how he has transferred those skills into his corporate life. We chat about the importance of authenticity, the gray area, and being the most yourself. 

To learn more about John and connect with him, you can find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mezzo-humanresources/

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Mar 01, 202147:35
Episode 023: The Body is Our Compass with Rajkumari Neogy
Feb 22, 202142:00
Episode 022: Empathy in Ritual with Rabbi Jessica Marshall
Jan 25, 202145:38
Episode 021: Empathy on the Couch with Dr. Gustavo Cutz

Episode 021: Empathy on the Couch with Dr. Gustavo Cutz

In this episode of What’s Betwixt Us, we chat Dr. Gustuvo Cutz. Dr. Gus is a psychologist specializing in CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and DBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. These intense practices are rooted in the importance of the empathetic dynamic between therapist and client, which Gus describes as “radically genuine,” and “a relationship between equals.” Dr. Gus talks about his lifelong curiosity, what he has learned from his fellow therapists and his clients, and why we must always wonder about another’s world experience.

You can check out Dr. Gus’s practice Cognitive Behavioral Associates at cbtreatment.org.

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Jan 04, 202149:12
Episode 020: Empathy LIVE from the IEEE ISTAS Conference
Dec 28, 202052:24
Episode 019: Notes Across the Universe with Amy Giddon
Dec 21, 202049:44
Episode 018: Kinetic Connections with Bob Kulhan
Dec 07, 202053:19
Episode 016: Real Talk for Real Change with Jared Karol
Nov 23, 202053:41
Episode 017: Wonder, Play, & Empathy with Kristin Hanggi
Nov 23, 202037:30
Episode 015: Seeing People in Their Best Light with Patrick McAndrew
Nov 02, 202001:02:22
Episode 014: Your Truth Is Safe With Me with Bernadette Smith
Oct 26, 202049:55
Episode 013: Empathy Off-Screen with Jess Kimball Leslie
Oct 12, 202054:04
Episode 012: Humans Are The Smartest Machines with Katina Michael
Oct 05, 202001:04:26
Episode 011: Empathy in the Cloth with Rabbi Karen Glazer Perolman
Sep 28, 202053:51
Episode 010: Hecklers Just Need Love with Myq Kaplan
Sep 21, 202057:39
Episode 009: Empathy as Curiosity with Michael Todd Cohen
Sep 07, 202041:32
Episode 007: Could Be, Who Knows? Empathy in Finance with Lauren Leslie

Episode 007: Could Be, Who Knows? Empathy in Finance with Lauren Leslie

Lauren Leslie, Director of Investor Relations at a financial firm, joins us in this episode of What's Betwixt Us to talk about empathy in the world of finance. From seeing suits and ties as costumes to being the only woman in the room, Lauren injects empathy into an industry where it is often lacking. She discusses why we may see the work culture of the finance industry pivot towards a greater emphasis on humanity in the near future.

You can learn more about Lauren and connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-leslie-8079896/

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Sep 01, 202051:57
Episode 008: Mai Al-Nakib on the Empathy of Words Written & Spoken
Aug 31, 202057:59
Episode 006: Equity and Empathy in Social Justice with Elz Cuya Jones
Aug 17, 202055:45
Episode 005: Empathy in the Wings and the Classroom with Barbara Butts
Aug 10, 202057:45
Episode 004: Cultivating Empathy Between Rocks and Hard Places with Liz Glazer
Aug 03, 202054:49
Episode 003: How We Bring Empathy to AI with Renée Cummings
Jul 27, 202038:40
Episode 002: The Intersection of Empathy and Hot Dog Cars with Robin Gelfenbien
Jul 20, 202001:15:06
Episode 001: Our Avatars, Ourselves: Empathy in Tech with David Ryan Polgar
Jul 13, 202042:33