#252 That's Not My Name!
Welcome to the 252nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month, we're exploring the theme "Why Pushback?" Last week, we discussed the pushback against diversity initiatives, focusing on the knee-jerk response of "We can't afford that" and the important distinction between cost and value. This week, we're turning our attention to a different form of pushback: the constant need for many of us to correct the pronunciation and spelling of our names.
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Show Notes
Welcome to the 252nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month, we're exploring the theme "Why Pushback?"
Last week, we discussed the pushback against diversity initiatives, focusing on the knee-jerk response of "We can't afford that" and the important distinction between cost and value.
This week, we're turning our attention to a different form of pushback: the constant need for many of us to correct the pronunciation and spelling of our names.
In today’s show on That's Not My Name!
- About my TEDx Talk. [00:43]
- What is name pronunciation? [01:45]
- Colonization's impact on names. [04:44]
- Examples of name reclamation. [06:00]
- How to handle name mispronunciation. [12:11]
Quotes on That's Not My Name!
- Name pronunciation is about being able to pronounce someone’s name.
- Names have a particular meaning.
- Many people know the meaning of their names and the weight they carry within their culture.
- We can’t all know every language.
- Pronouncing people’s names correctly really matters.
Resources on That's Not My Name!
- Anpu's Linktree
- Understanding the importance of name pronunciation
- Episode #51 A Writer’s Journey With Mahsuda Snaith
- Contact me to work together on mental health support at work.
- Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion here
- Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
- Leave me a message on my SpeakPipe
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