Rose and Gems chat about end of year expectations and how to show up for yourself.

Amidst the workplace events, parties and last minute flurry of "all the things", there are norms and social expectations that don't always make us feel our best selves.

In this episode, we share some ways workplaces can design their end of year celebrations and activities thoughtfully and importantly, how you can navigate the so-called silly season.

From intentional design, boundaries (and how to stick to them and not just think about them) to opting out of things that don't serve your wellbeing. Join us as we share our insights and offer up a few of our own examples to give you something to experiment with as you aim to stay well as 2024 comes to a close.

Episode 10: How to create neuro-inclusive workplaces

Our guest this episode is the wonderful, Tim Smyth. Tim is a User Experience Researcher with expertise in technology, design, neuro-inclusion, and music.

In this episode we discuss Tim’s recent experience of job hunting, being neurodivergent and all Tim’s insights on designing better experiences for all. You’ll get a glimpse into Tim’s magical way of simplifying complexity through his approach of meeting people where they are at and designing with, not for others.

We love how Tim applies a unique combination of music, design, and technology skills with his own lived & living experiences to solve problems and create meaningful experiences to create a better society for all.

You can connect with Tim via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwsmyth/

Today's guest is Brent McAlister who joins us to talk about the power of multi-generational learning.

Brent is many things to many people, a parent, CEO, goal-keeper and community legend amongst many other things. Brent has worn many hats in his life to date including a proud parent to five young women (including co-host Rose), an innovative strategist and currently, a CEO who boasts an award-winning track record in transforming communities through innovative, pioneering approaches.

In this podcast, we explore mental health and accessing therapy, the power of multi-generational mentoring, leveraging spontaneous volunteering in times of crisis and why it’s important to be a lifelong learner.

It’s not often you get to hear the heart, soul, mind and depth of stories from an accomplished leader, dad and community advocate like Brent so sit back and enjoy this episode.

Content warning: this episode touches on stories of mental health and suicide and we advise listeners to take care and tune out if this may be triggering.