Ep 91 - Radical Inclusive Hospitality with Kristen Donnelly

In today’s episode, Neena is joined by Kristen Donnelly, an empathy educator and Founder of Abbey Research as they talk about what radical inclusive hospitality is and how it can help change the world that’s fractured by people’s tolerance of each other. Kristen also shares the importance of having “the conversation” by asking questions and listening to change the mindset in terms of the diversity that most people have today.

Kristen Donnelly (master’s in social work, M.Div, Ph.D.) is a TEDx speaker, international empathy educator, and researcher with two decades of experience in helping people understand the beauty in difference, and the power in inclusivity. 

She is one of The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, COO of their parent company, and an unapologetic nerd for stories of change. Kristen lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, where they are surrounded by piles of books and several video game consoles.  

You can find Kristen at:

Website: http://www.abbey-research.com/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/abbeyresearch

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/abbeyresearch

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/abbeyresearch

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/abbeyresearch

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-nielsen-donnelly-phd-b07318a0/

Show notes:

[0:41] Who is Kristen Donnelly?

[1:49] Thoughts on education

[4:32] Radical inclusive hospitality and diversity

[10:35] Normalize changing your mind, saying you were wrong, and holding people in grace

[12:30] Biases that people have

[17:33] Race is a system  

[20:41] Why Kristen hates the concept of tolerance

[22:37] Owning your stuff

[25:50] Kristen’s goals and how she’ll achieve it

[30:06] Where to find more of Kristen

[31:52] Outro

We discuss real-life topics, tools, and tips on how to challenge and transform your thinking with no sugar added. Hope you will go on the journey with us as we grow, fail, and get back up. 

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