In this episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neal sit down with Camille Dundas -- Editor-in-Chief of ByBlacks.com and Founder of The IDEA Practice -- to explore what it truly means to belong.
Together, we unpack how home extends far beyond geography into the heart of community, inclusion, and connection. Camille shares how belonging has guided her life and work, from newsrooms to boardrooms, and how authentic leadership and respect can transform our workplaces and ourselves.
This conversation invites you to rethink what it means to create spaces of trust and humanity amid a rapidly changing world.
Key Takeaways
- Home is not a place, it’s a feeling of belonging and connection.
- Belonging is a consistent thread in both personal growth and professional impact.
- True inclusion requires vulnerability, honesty, and intentional action.
- Respect is the foundation of belonging in communities and workplaces.
- Every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued.
Key Moments
00:00 – Opening Reflection
01:41 – Welcome and Introductions
02:36 – Defining “Home” and What It Means to Belong
07:00 – The Thread of Belonging in Work and Life
09:06 – Why Inclusion Is Under Attack
11:42 – Technology, AI, and the Loss of Human Connection
14:19 – Rebuilding Community and Collective Care
19:25 – Respect as the Foundation of Belonging
26:20 – Supporting Leaders in Building Inclusive Cultures
32:01 – Vulnerability and the Power of Empathy
38:02 – Listening Practices That Build Belonging
41:18 – Closing Thoughts and Goodbyes
Connect With Camille
Camille's Website: http://camilledundas.com
ByBlacks.com — Canada’s leading Black online magazine
The IDEA Practice — Camille’s DEI education and consulting firm
Connect with Camille Dundas on LinkedIn
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