Stories We Haven't Shared®
Stories We Haven't Shared®, hosted by Shanti Joy Gold, helps underrepresented / marginalized individuals navigate the extra layers of complexity they encounter within the career landscape. Whether you're seeking guidance in your career, or you’re an ally looking to deepen your understanding, this podcast offers a space for learning and connection. As a professional coach, 30-year corporate warrior and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Shanti Joy Gold understands the unique challenges faced by those who feel like outsiders in their careers. You'll hear stories from individuals who have navigated their careers from the margins - and the allies who support them. Guests share their experiences with and insights on the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, physical ability, military veteran status, socioeconomic background, and more. Learn more about Shanti Joy Gold and Stories We Haven't Shared at https://storieswehaventshared.com
Stories We Haven't Shared®
Latest Episodes
Living Their Best Life: Lindsay Johnson on Radical Self-Acceptance and Moving Beyond the Limits of Labels
Lindsay Johnson (they/them) knows how easily the identities and labels we carry can begin to shape what we believe is possible for us. The business advisor, entrepreneur, speaker, and competitive powerlifter explores that idea through the lens ...
Finding Her Voice: How Dāli Rivera Turned Years of Bullying into a Life of Advocacy
Dāli Rivera (she/her) was seven years old when her family sought asylum from Nicaragua, thrusting her into a new country where she endured years of bullying, racism, colorism, and domestic violence at home. Today, the speaker, military veteran,...
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Living in the In-Between: Dr. Melissa Bird on Discovering Her Native Heritage, Coming Out, and Running for Congress
Dr. Melissa Bird (she/her) has spent her life navigating spaces where she was told not to ask questions, not to speak too loudly, or not to fully be herself. Fresh off a run for Congress in Oregon's 4th District, the nationally-recognized speak...
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Tibor Spitz on Surviving the Holocaust, Hiding 200 Days Underground, and Choosing Kindness Over Hatred
At 96 years old, Tibor Spitz (he/him), a Holocaust survivor, scientist, inventor, artist, and speaker, shares a story that is almost impossible to comprehend – and somehow even more extraordinary because of the remarkable life philosophy that e...
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From Hidden to Seen: Jules and Brian Heron Reflect on Jules’ Experience as a Trans Human, Before and After Transition
Jules (they/them), founder of Hair for Humans, and their father, Brian (he/him), a pastor, reflect on Jules’ experience growing up as a transgender person, before and after transitioning. Brian recalls early moments, like strong resistance to w...
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