From There to Here (FTTH)
From There to Here (FTTH)
Podcast Description
This podcast presents stories from Australia-based immigrants and refugees, along with insights from migration experts and professionals. Our aim is to counter the lack of visibility of their experiences, by providing a platform that amplifies their authentic stories and educates us all about their real challenges.
Each episode will delve into themes like cultural identity, loss, displacement, and the journey of finding a home away from home (and so much more!).
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of cultural identity, loss, displacement, and the search for belonging. Episodes like Multiple Migrations featuring Laura Gutierrez explore the complex motivations and challenges faced by those who migrate multiple times. Other episodes, such as From Conflict to Embracing Change with Steve Khouw, focus on overcoming adversity and fostering resilience within migrant communities.
This podcast presents stories from Australia-based immigrants and refugees, along with insights from migration experts and professionals. Our aim is to counter the lack of visibility of their experiences, by providing a platform that amplifies their authentic stories and educates us all about their real challenges.
Each episode will delve into themes like cultural identity, loss, displacement, and the journey of finding a home away from home (and so much more!).
In this episode, DEI strategist Khayshie Tilak Ramesh shares her journey from a childhood experience of being “othered” to becoming a leading voice in creating more inclusive spaces. She demystifies intersectionality – how overlapping systems of oppression create unique experiences of discrimination – and explores how we can address compounded marginalisation. The conversation dives deep into shifting from non-racism to active anti-racism, with practical insights on indifference and neutrality, and navigating entrenched workplace resistance. Khayshie shares tangible strategies for navigating difficult DEI conversations, from understanding the interests behind a person’s position to the art of “calling in” versus “calling out” discriminatory systems. She reflects on the personal cost of advocacy, the tension between being bold versus palatable, and why rest is resistance – not a luxury.
For anyone committed to building a more equitable world, this episode offers both the conceptual framework and actionable tools to move from awareness to meaningful action.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:44 – The Journey of Otherness
07:22 – Understanding Intersectionality
20:33 – The Distinction Between Non-Racist and Anti-Racist
36:31 – Negotiation: Interests vs. Positions
41:13 – Navigating the Movable Middle in Advocacy
44:58 – The Challenge of Being a DEI Strategist
49:02 – Balancing Boldness and Palatability in Advocacy
53:01 – Understanding Advocacy Burnout
01:01:35 – Being comfortable with No in Self-Advocacy
01:05:22 – Valuing Stories and Knowledge Beyond Books
01:08:29 – Redefining the Narrative of Migrants
01:12:01 – Authenticity in Advocacy and Representation
01:16:52 – Conclusion
Resources mentioned:
- “Invisible Women” by Caroline Criado Perez
- “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?” by Beverly Daniel Tatum
- “Getting to Yes” by Fisher and Ury
Connect with Khayshie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khayshie/
Website: https://khayshie.com/
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