The Intersection presented by Intersectional Group
The Intersection is a podcast program about intersectionality, identity, personal and professional journeys, the abundance mindset, hope, and more. Host Zhou Fang, an immigrant and an intersectionality practitioner, along with show guests, share about the paths and stories that led to who they are today. Zhou lives in Portland, Oregon and her guests are from around the world. Zhou can be reached at zhou@intersectional.group Previously, the program was called From the Roundabout. All 10 previous episodes can be found here, as well.
Episodes
Wendy Kleinfeldt is the founder and leadership coach for high-performing women at Purple Tiger Fitness. In this episode, Wendy shares her unique upbringing as a "third cultural person", living across three continents. Wendy also talks about her journey as a leadership coach for high-performing women, her practice of radical accountability, as well as her passion for fitness and how it impacts her work in leadership and coaching.
Fo...
Julie Gefroh is the founder and lead coach at Golden Thread Consulting. She uses human- and nature- centered approaches in coaching and "supporting people in listening for the deeper thread that is already unfolding in their lives."
In this episode, Julie shares the origin story of Golden Thread, her journey of becoming an independent practitioner, learnings from Mother Nature, her work in acceptance and compassion, as we...
Stefano Iaboni is the founder and principal consultant at Smile Solution, a company that helps teams "turn stress to smiles". In this truly joyous, hilarious, and thoughtful conversation, Stefano shares his experience on team bonding (instead of team building), using humor and laughter as a way to bring people together, the power of creativity and cultural interconnectedness. It is a really fun conversation. I (Zhou) laug...
Bridget Jackson is the founder and principal at Nexus Public Relations. In this energetic and authentic conversation, Bridget shares her brave and therapeutic journey as an entrepreneur, her passion and dedication to PR and communications, her practice of the abundance mindset in small and tangible ways, as well as her seeing intersectionality as her superpower.
Follow and work with Bridget:
https://www.instagr...
Gil Gillenwater is the co-founder of Rancho Feliz, a grass roots, volunteer-based, non-profit organization that serves a large population along the southern border. Gil is also the author of Hope On The Border, a book that explores the intersection of social justice, Eastern philosophy, shared humanity, and insistent self-interest. Gil is also an executive producer of Trailblazers, a documentary about the history, heart, and humani...
Rick Turoczy is a well-known startup community leader and trusted advisor in Portland, Oregon. He is the creator and producer of Silicon Florist, PIE (Portland Incubator Experiment), among other projects. In this episode, Rick shares the origin story of Silicon Florist, the make-and-pause of PIE, his observation of Portland's startup community and his advice to founders. Rick also talks about the power of curiosity and the abun...
Mark Grimes, Pallavi Pande, and Shashi Jain, are three senior Portland based founders with global perspectives and experiences. In this special conversation, Zhou sits down with Mark, Pallavi, and Shashi and invites them to talk about their reflections from 2025, their views on opportunities for entrepreneurs, and their hopes and advice for business operators and innovators in 2026 and beyond.
Victoria Proppe, known as Tory Proppe, is the founder of Imagine Marketing Strategies and the co-owner of Take The Leap Podcast. In this episode, Tory talks about being an entrepreneur and a parent at the same time, the power of imagination and magic, making a difference as a marketing expert, and the practice of abundance.
Connect and work with Tory:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaproppe/
Website: https://www.imag...
Marie Cacao is an LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) based in Portland, Oregon, with deep roots in Montana. In this grounded, compassionate, and wise conversation, Marie talks about her intersectional life that honors her identities as both european and indigenous, her practice as a psychotherapist who values her relationships, her interpretation of embodiment and attunement, as well as her community offerings that guide...
Alisa Kajikawa is a Director of Community Development at Jade District in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, Alisa talks about her practice in leadership as Asian American and a woman; her lifelong journey in learning; her own lived experience with intersectionality and the abundance mindset. It is an honest, wise, and empowering conversation for girls and women who look like Alisa and Zhou, as well as folks who aspire to learn abo...
Zhou, host of The Intersection, shares a message on Intersectionality, The Abundance Mindset, and some advice on the practice of these principles.
Learn more about Zhou's work:
website: www.intersectionl.group
Sarah Cargill is the founder and principal strategist at Statement Co., a consulting firm that leverages the power of storytelling. In this episode, Sarah shares the story behind her business name Statement, her rehabilitation journey, how her theater background influences her business, and her #vanlife with her partner.
Follow and work with Sarah Cargill:
https://www.statementco.io/
https://www.instagram.com/statementco.io/
https://w...
vee hua is a journalist, filmmaker, writer and director, and an educator. In this episode, vee talks about their calling in filmmaking, their language skills' role in making art, their next feature film RECKLESS SPIRITS, and their deep connections to China and Mexico. Energy and magic are discussed in this conversation as well, as part of the exploration of art, film, and culture.
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Sandra Hunter is the founder and lead coach at EmpowerHER. She is also a grief practitioner based in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, Sandra talks about grief, loss, especially epigenetic grief, and how that can "block" us. She also talks about compassionate leadership and why it is important at the workplace.
Sandra also shares her practice of using art as a way to express, externalize, and demonstrate feelings. "G...
Ningshu Fang is an artist, and the co-owner of Portland-based art and furniture store, Asia America. Ningshu is also a well-studied Buddhist with years of practice. In this episode, Ningshu shares her story about growing up in Shanghai in the 80s, moving to Japan as a young adult, painting and making art as a way to express love for home, running a business in a new country, studying and practising Buddhism, as well as her deep und...
Shae Noble is the Founder and Executive HR Consultant at Trauma-Informed HR. Having lived in different continents and states as a "Third Culture Kid", Shae truly understands the power of culture and humanity. In this episode, Shae shares her stories from overseas and in the U.S., how those experiences shaped her as a trauma-informed HR professional, what service means to her, and how the Abundance Mindset supports her in...
Graham Hulbert is the founder and lead consultant at Tula Neurodiversity Consulting, as well as an instructor at the University of Oregon, teaching inclusive leadership. In this episode, Graham speaks extensively about neurodiversity and neuro-inclusivity, pre- and post- pandemic leadership shifts, making adjustments for folks in needs, and the intersections between neurodiversity and psychological safety. It is truly an educationa...
Mindy Mortlock is a healer, bodyworker, and somatic practitioner. In this episode, Mindy talks about her decades' long career in coaching, bodywork, and healing. For folks who have experienced trauma, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, Mindy guides them through the hard and necessary process of healing.
CW: This episode does contain content that could be difficult to hear or process. Please be gentle and care for our hea...
Alexis Bradly James is the founder and lead facilitator at Construct The Present, a B Corp certified consultancy offers services to inspire employees and align organizational culture. Construct The Present celebrated their 10-year anniversary this year. In this conversation, Alexis shares her love for facilitation, helping organizations navigate culture, client alignment, and the importance of taking play seriously.
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Blaire G. Hervey is a sophisticated, senior performance consultant at LinkedIn. Blaire and Zhou have known each other for 8+ years and this is a long-time-coming conversation between 2 old friends. In this episode, Blaire talks about her 20+ year journey of becoming an adult quickly, being driven and ambitious in her career, parenting and building a career in her 20s, moving cities and growing as a strategist and consultant, while ...
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