Episodes
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In this episode, I pair up with image consultant Virginie Tolly to speak with Susan Hamsis, the founder of Inclusiverse about the importance of self-expression and inclusivity – especially in the workplace.
Self-expression is crucial for individuals to feel comfortable and authentic in the workplace.Unconscious bias can hinder inclusivity and prevent individuals from fully expressing themselves.Role models play a significant role in empowering individuals to embrace their true selves.Training programs, education, and mentorship can help create a more inclusive and supportive work environment.Open and honest conversations about diversity and inclusion are essential for growth and understanding.
We discuss the challenges faced by minorities in expressing themselves and how it affects their mental health.
We also explore unconscious bias and the need for role models to create a more inclusive environment.
Susan shares her company's approach to addressing these issues through training programs, education, and mentorship.
The episode ends with a discussion about an upcoming lunch and learn event - note that the date of this has been changed to Monday 27th May! You can sign up here: https://inclusiverse.se/webinar/
Keywords: self-expression, inclusivity, workplace, minorities, mental health, unconscious bias, role models, training programs, education, mentorship
Takeaways
"I think we in Sweden, but all in the Western world are losing a lot of work talent because people cannot be fully themselves in the workplace." - Susan Hamsis"If someone else has already cut off the woods and broadened the pathway, then you can have more space for your wings." - Susan Hamsis"Role models are important for teaching us things that no book can teach us because we need to see it modeled in real life." - Kim Gajraj
Sound Bites
Links
Susan Hamsis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-hamsis-b356a362/
Virginie Tolly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginie-tolly-2655923a/
Inclusiverse website: https://inclusiverse.se/Thanks so much for listening! Come find my other stuff:
Spotify music channel (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qgo1V0bZP3uJdnXoosDpA)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kimgajraj/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kimberleygajraj/)
Website (https://www.kimgajraj.com)
The Amplify program to speak and live your truth: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/amplify)
The Joyful Jammers program - the most fun way to learn music: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/joyful-jammers)
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Kim Gajraj and Fanny Norlin discuss their collaboration on the song 'Fire in Me' and the power of feminine expression in music.
They reflect on their creative process, the impact of their collaboration, and the unique qualities they bring to their music.
They emphasize the importance of authenticity, self-expression, and supporting each other's unique talents. The conversation highlights the transformative and empowering nature of their song and the intention behind it.
You can listen to the song Fire In Me on Spotify and other major channels: https://open.spotify.com/track/1g1nFEibHkJhztP4FaR7Kh
Fanny's website: https://www.fannynorlin.com/
Kim's website: https://www.kimgajraj.com/
Keywords:
collaboration, music, feminine expression, authenticity, self-expression, empowerment, feminine leadership, sisterhood, rap
Takeaways:
- Collaboration allows for a deep connection and the ability to create something that makes sense
- Authenticity and self-expression are key in creating powerful music
- Supporting each other's unique talents creates space for individual expression
- The transformative and empowering nature of music can uplift and inspire
- Creating an experience through music can have a profound impact on the audienceThanks so much for listening! Come find my other stuff:
Spotify music channel (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qgo1V0bZP3uJdnXoosDpA)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kimgajraj/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kimberleygajraj/)
Website (https://www.kimgajraj.com)
The Amplify program to speak and live your truth: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/amplify)
The Joyful Jammers program - the most fun way to learn music: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/joyful-jammers)
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We're often aware of parts of ourselves that we'd like to bring out more. Or ways of being human that we didn't quite learn for ourselves yet.
Whether it's learning to set strong boundaries, express our sensuality, be more playful...
We humans were born to grow and develop over time, and exploring new parts of ourselves is one of the greatest things about being alive.
This episode of the Activation Show explores the process of embodying different aspects of ourselves and integrating them into our lives. I reflect on my own journey of self-discovery and share insights on how to find our own flavour of qualities we admire in others.
I think it's so important to be in touch with the different sides of ourselves and choose intentionally who we want to be, how we want to show up.
How do we do that in a way that feels authentic?
How can music and other art forms help us?
How can other people help us?
That's what this episode is all about.
This is one of my quirky and creative solo voice art episodes. I hope you enjoy!Keywords
embodying, integration, self-discovery, modeling, choice, creativity, self-expression, personal growthTakeaways
Embodying different qualities and aspects of ourselves allows us to integrate them into our lives and become more fully expressed.
Witnessing and modeling for each other is a powerful way to learn and grow.
Choosing intentionally who we want to be and surrounding ourselves with inspiring individuals can have a profound impact on our own personal growth.
Creativity and self-expression are important practices for stepping into new aspects of ourselves and finding our own unique flavor.Thanks so much for listening! Come find my other stuff:
Spotify music channel (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qgo1V0bZP3uJdnXoosDpA)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kimgajraj/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kimberleygajraj/)
Website (https://www.kimgajraj.com)
The Amplify program to speak and live your truth: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/amplify)
The Joyful Jammers program - the most fun way to learn music: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/joyful-jammers)
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Why do we hold back from saying what we really mean?
How can we hold our radical self-expression and our deep sense of need and want to belong?
How can we choose to belong to groups that can actually receive and accept and enjoy our radical self-expression?
and also, when we find these groups where there's this resonance, this match, how can we also in moments hold our self-expression in service of what's bigger than us and gracefully dance and play between these two perspectives?In this conversation, I discuss with Pamela von Sabljar the topic of radical self-expression and the reasons why people often hold back from saying what we really mean.
We explore the fear of hurting others, the need for belonging, and the societal conditioning that discourages individuality.
We also delve into the consequences of not expressing oneself, how it feels and how it affects us and our lives.
Featured in this episode: Pamela von Sabljar. Pamela is a new breed speaker, facilitator and mentor working at the evolutionary edge. She practices dialoguing, sensing, creating and leading from this ever-emergent edge. She calls this living from Eros. https://www.pamelavonsabljar.com/
Also mentioned in this episode: the link between ALS, anger and boundaries discussed by Gabor Maté and Stephen Bartlett, The Diary of a CEOThanks so much for listening! Come find my other stuff:
Spotify music channel (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qgo1V0bZP3uJdnXoosDpA)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kimgajraj/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kimberleygajraj/)
Website (https://www.kimgajraj.com)
The Amplify program to speak and live your truth: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/amplify)
The Joyful Jammers program - the most fun way to learn music: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/joyful-jammers)
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In this episode, I explore the concept of the inner good girl and how it affects our authenticity and self-expression. I share my personal experiences of staying with my parents over longer periods and the challenges of navigating boundaries and expectations. I talk about softening the inner good girl and embracing imperfection. And speak into the connection between the inner good girl and artistry, particularly the voice. I also dive into the role of creativity in expressing our true selves and overcoming the inner critic.
Chapters
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Introduction to the Inner Good Girl05:06
Staying with Parents and Inner Good Girl11:21
Softening the Inner Good Girl25:04
The Voice and the Inner Good Girl34:00
Embracing Imperfection and Authenticity39:16
Creativity as a Path to Self-Expression44:02
Overcoming the Inner Critic45:27
Conclusion and Invitation to Amplify Program
Mentioned in this episode are:
- Lovisa Ahlsen and her powerful "Awakening Feminine Leadership" program (https://www.lovisaalsen.com/signatureprogram)
- Struthless (YouTube) on perfectionism and the 70% rule (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxA69uUGEUI)
- "Make no distinction between work and play" - a quote by Alan Watts (https://alanwatts.org/)Thanks so much for listening! Come find my other stuff:
Spotify music channel (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qgo1V0bZP3uJdnXoosDpA)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kimgajraj/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kimberleygajraj/)
Website (https://www.kimgajraj.com)
The Amplify program to speak and live your truth: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/amplify)
The Joyful Jammers program - the most fun way to learn music: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/joyful-jammers)
You're always welcome to email me at [email protected] -
In this conversation, I discuss with facilitator, social theorist and bodyworker Raven Connolly what it means to express ourselves authentically. We explore:
the tension between individual expression and social harmony, judgment and projectionthe need for spaces that celebrate authenticity and provide support for personal transformationthe loneliness of the human condition the fluidity of authentic expressionpractical tools for balancing our need to feel expressed in our uniqueness with our need to feel belongingIf you want to get in touch with Raven, you'll find her at [email protected]
Thanks so much for listening! Come find my other stuff:
Spotify music channel (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qgo1V0bZP3uJdnXoosDpA)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kimgajraj/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kimberleygajraj/)
Website (https://www.kimgajraj.com)
The Amplify program to speak and live your truth: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/amplify)
The Joyful Jammers program - the most fun way to learn music: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/joyful-jammers)
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Welcome to the very first episode of The Activation Show: A voice art podcast to help you speak and live your truth.
My name's Kim Gajraj and in this podcast I combine my passions of voice art and personal development to explore themes that relate to bold, authentic self-expression and daring to shine in the world.
In episode 1, I break down the process of daring to do the things that matter most:
- What does it feel like to move through the resistance and do the thing?
- How can we help ourselves feel brave?
My hope is that through listening to this podcast, you feel activated and inspired to take space and shine.
Everything you hear in the podcast is created by me! The Activation Show feels like a beautiful way that my inner artist, coach/mentor, speaker and CEO can all meet and dance together.
If you like it, I'd love to know! As you'll hear, the process of creating this podcast was an example of me being at my edge. And became very juicy material for this first episode!
Mentioned in this episode are:
- Denise Duffield-Thomas: coach, author and business mentor
- Amalia Wahlström: artist, graphic designer, copywriter
- The Comfort Stretch Panic model: Ryan, A. and Markova, D. (2006)
- Rising Higher Meditation: YouTube channel by Jess ShepherdThanks so much for listening! Come find my other stuff:
Spotify music channel (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qgo1V0bZP3uJdnXoosDpA)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kimgajraj/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kimberleygajraj/)
Website (https://www.kimgajraj.com)
The Amplify program to speak and live your truth: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/amplify)
The Joyful Jammers program - the most fun way to learn music: (https://www.kimgajraj.com/joyful-jammers)
You're always welcome to email me at [email protected]
