Episode 8: Decolonising Online Business and Building Unshakable Confidence
What is possible when we run inclusive, decolonised businesses? How much better could our online business industry could be if we all took action on the different elements of decolonisation that we've covered this season? And what's the connection between decolonising our businesses and building the unshakable confidence that we need to build successful businesses?
Episode 7: Reframing Old Beliefs
What are some surprising ways that Confucian beliefs and values show up for Danbee? How does Catholicism influence Mariana's personal and business life? And beyond recognizing that cultural influences shape our beliefs, why is it important for us (and our businesses) to reframe old beliefs and decolonise our own thoughts?
Episode 6: Fostering Belonging
What personal experiences do Danbee and Mariana have of working in spaces where we didn't belong? Why does Danbee feel a sense of belonging in this Facebook group for designers? How did an online coach blow Mariana away by showing her values through action? And why are explicit verbal cues important for online business owners?
Episode 5: Neocolonialism in the Digital Era
Where do we see neocolonialism disguised as empowerment and self-development? What's wrong with digital nomadism? Why is Danbee mad about "The 4-Hour Workweek?" And how does passport privilege explain the huge differences between Mariana's and Danbee's experiences traveling through the world as women of color?
Episode 4: Privilege and Intersectionality in Online Business
What are examples of privileges that Mariana and Danbee hold and lack? What is it like for us to run businesses in English as non-native English speakers? And what does privilege have to do with building an authentic personal brand?
Episode 3: Anti-Oppressive Learning
How can you prioritize your clients’ needs and challenge harmful systems through anti-oppressive learning products and experiences? What stereotypes and microaggressions have Danbee and Mariana encountered in online education spaces? And are learning styles a myth or reality?
Episode 2: Decolonising Online Education
How does colonisation affect how we sell online courses and share knowledge as business owners? What does it mean to rediscover ancestral knowledge? What's the difference between hierarchical educational systems and community-driven learning? And what does your audience's cultural background have to do with your course content?
Episode 1: Global Inclusion
How do your location and timezone affect your ability to earn a living as an online business owner? What kinds of biases have Danbee and Mariana faced as women of color (online and in the European countries we live in)? And what does history have to do with cultural sensitivity?