This Week on the Convene Podcast: Bridging Our Divides, Cutting Event Food Waste with ReFED’s Jacquelyn Chi, and Building Career Pathways in the Kitchen
From how events can foster civility in a polarized world, to ReFED’s Jacquelyn Chi’s practical strategies for reducing food waste, to Chef Alexa Williams’ journey from Philabundance Community Kitchen to a leading Philadelphia restaurant — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
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Bridging Our Divides
We live in a polarized world. How can events bring people together and restore civility without glossing over our differences and challenges?
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Psychological safety often determines whether attendees lean in, stay quiet, or decide not to return at all. In this session, Dr. Tanisha King will unpack how subtle moments in your marketing, room design, and facilitation can signal “you belong here” (or the opposite). You will look at real event scenarios, explore how micro‑behaviors and power dynamics play out in live environments, and discuss ways to measure belonging beyond basic satisfaction scores.


