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Small Steps, Big Impact: Everyday Acts for Global Diversity — Mathias Lemos Castillo | Ep 87

16 Nov 2025

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On this episode of Observeday, we’re diving into Global Diversity Awareness Month with community engagement consultant Matthias Lemos Castillo. If you’re looking to understand how real inclusivity goes far beyond just ticking boxes, this conversation will spark ideas for your own team, podcast, or creative projects. You’ll hear why celebrating what makes us different AND what makes us similar matters, and how cultures can be bridges instead of barriers.Two key takeaways for creators and podcasters: First, Matthias unpacks the practical ways you can build true cultural competence without waiting for a workshop — think cookbooks and community meetups instead of slideshows. Second, you’ll learn how to use trusted messengers to reach beyond your own networks authentically and why collaboration is often more effective than trying to do it all yourself.Plus, you’ll get some quick tips on engaging new communities and hear a lightning round of Matthias’s go-to ways to break the ice across cultures. If you want to take diversity beyond lip service and make it a true daily habit, this episode is for you!Connect with Mathias Lemos CastilloWebsite:https://consultantmlc.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlemoscastillo/If Observeday inspires you, subscribe so you never miss an episode. Your review and support help more people discover these stories.Get more than what you hear—join the Observeday newsletter for thoughtful takeaways, extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show.Sign up here: https://observeday.com/joinChapters00:00 What is Global Diversity Awareness Month?00:23 Meet Matthias Lemos Castillo01:19 Global Diversity: What It Means02:24 From Uruguay to the US03:34 Finding Belonging Amid Culture Shock05:20 Common Mistakes Leaders Make06:14 Differences and Similarities08:53 Cultural Competency Explained09:40 Building Cultural Competence Daily10:55 Libraries, Social Media, and Local Exploration13:14 Lessons from Leading Diverse Teams16:04 Bridging Cultural Gaps: Stories from the Field20:19 The Next Decade: Moving to True Belonging21:21 Lightning Round: Inclusion Rapid Fire23:15 Where to Find Matthias Online23:44 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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Small Steps, Big Impact: Everyday Acts for Global Diversity — Mathias Lemos Castillo | Ep 87

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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