S1 #9 Aug 06, 24

How do we build community with the trauma we carry?

What does it mean to build community when everyone arrives carrying something?

Bandile Mndebele speaks with speaker, consultant and author Annemarie Shrouder about belonging, polarisation, healing, intersectionality and the lessons communities can take from the years following COVID-19.

They explore what happens when we stop expecting people to arrive perfectly healed — and start creating spaces where people can do their own work while still belonging to something larger.

Guest: Annemarie Shrouder

Topics: community, belonging, trauma, healing, polarisation, intersectionality, COVID-19, relationships, social connection and inclusion.

The Add IDEAS Podcast is an OTHERWISE production.

Creators and Guests

Host

Bandile Mndebele

Bandile Mndebele is a passionate advocate for intersectional inclusion, committed to creating equitable and inclusive environments. Their journey began at Stellenbosch University, where they pioneered a gender-neutral initiative, making it the first top South African university to recognize the gender-neutral marker, Mx. Following their academic pursuits, Bandile has held influential roles in various organisations, including serving on the Global Council for DEI and as a PRIDE Network Chair at a major S&P 500 company, where they co-founded Ubuntu South Africa. They have been instrumental in driving initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly for marginalised groups such as LGBTQ+ individuals and neurodivergent people. They have also been recognized for their leadership and impact, receiving awards such as the Top 100 Outstanding LGBT+ Future Leader and Top 100 Outstanding Executive Role Model. Through their podcast, newsletter, and speaking engagements, Bandile shares insights and inspires others to create a more just and equitable world. Their work highlights the importance of intersectional inclusion.

Guest

Annemarie Shrouder

Annemarie Shrouder (she/her) is an International Speaker, DEI Consultant and Author of "Being Brown in a Black and White World".