The Path to Freedom According to Ancestral Wisdom

For Aida Mariam Davis, the opposite of colonization isn’t decolonization—it’s creation. As the Chief People Officer of the Sierra Club, founder of Decolonize Design, and author of the new book Kindred Creation: Parables and Paradigms for Freedom, Aida brings profound insights on how Black and Indigenous wisdom can guide us toward building systems rooted in dignity, justice, and joy.

In this episode, Aida sits down with Rajkumari Neogy to explore the transformative power of self-determination and self-acceptance in reclaiming belonging. Together, they delve into how ancestral knowledge, embedded in our cellular memory, shapes the way we design workplaces, relationships, and a more inclusive world. Plus, Aida challenges the notion of waiting for acknowledgement from oppressive systems and shares a framework for claiming our place and truly owning our humanity.

Preorder Kindred Creation: Parables and Paradigms: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762259/kindred-creation-by-aida-mariam-davis/.

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Then, Now & Tomorrow, an original podcast series by ibelong

Is it possible to feel safe at work? Neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy absolutely thinks so. Join us for conversations that will blow your mind as we explore what it takes to foster inclusive leadership and cultivate resonant cultures in the workplace.

Watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Credits

Produced by Flowship

Creative Director: Annabel Mangold

Original Music Composer: Dario Valderrama

Rajkumari's wardrobe styling courtesy of Gene Hiller (http://www.genehiller.com)

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Meet ibelong

At ibelong, we've developed a neurochemical approach that solves for workplace exclusion and conflict. We study workplace scenarios that lead to dissatisfaction and have built a framework to understand why people are feeling undervalued, and how to change it.

Learn more at http://www.ibelong.com.