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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®
Finding Her Voice: How Dāli Rivera Turned Years of Bullying into a Life of Advocacy
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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, leadership trainer, and bullying prevention advocate reflects on the experiences that silenced her for years — and how facing harassment and discrimination in the military became the catalyst for using her voice to advocate for herself and others. She shares how her daughter's experience with bullying led her to uncover gaps in school policies, empowering other families and inspiring the work she does today. Along the way, Dāli reminds us that asking questions, speaking up, and sharing knowledge can transform even our most painful experiences into opportunities to help others.
Dāli Rivera provides professional development training focused on leadership, team building, communication, and bullying prevention. A proud U.S. Army veteran and mother of two, she combines discipline, compassion, and expertise to help families and schools build safer, more empathetic communities — empowering parents and educators to raise confident, inclusive children.
Shanti Joy Gold is a professional coach, 30-year corporate warrior, and member of the LGBTQIA+ community. She understands the unique challenges faced by those who feel like outsiders, and guides underrepresented people to confidently thrive in their careers by being fully themselves.
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Other stories shared by Dāli and Shanti at the campfire:
- Exploring the lasting impact bullying, domestic violence, and instability can have on a child's confidence, nervous system, and ability to learn.
- Recognizing the powerful role mentors can play in helping us navigate fear and step into difficult conversations.
- Discussing how one principal lovingly transformed a painful bullying incident into a lesson about understanding instead of shame.
- Examining how children often repeat prejudice they don't yet understand, and why honest conversations matter.
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