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The Mind-Body Podcast, your Rebellious podcast about a strong body, calm mind, healing and fully living.
Each episode is 20-30 minutes long and is centered around the power of self-care, healing, transformation and living authentically and rebelliously.
Each conversation is friendly, casual and fun with dynamic and inspirational guests and aims to bring awareness, food for thought, practical advice and motivation to live life fully rather than exist on the hamster wheel.
The Mind-Body Podcast, Your Rebellious Podcast
Episode 151: The Mindset of Diversity and Inclusion with Maria Angelova
#DiversityandInclusion #MindsetMatters #RebelliousLiving
🎙️ Hi, I’m Maria Angelova, and welcome back to the Mind Body Podcast!
In this solo episode, I dive deep into the true meaning of Diversity and Inclusion — beyond buzzwords and checkboxes. I share my personal journey growing up in Bulgaria, experiencing a different culture in the U.S., and how mindset, openness, and empathy can transform not only our lives but the world around us.
✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
- True Diversity: Why it’s more than skin color or checkmarks.
- Mindset Shifts: How subconscious beliefs shape our perception.
- Compassion and Curiosity: Building bridges instead of walls.
- Leadership and Humanity: How leaders can champion real inclusion.
💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Diversity starts with expanding your mindset and questioning stereotypes.
✔️ Real change comes from curiosity, love, and listening.
✔️ Leaders have a responsibility to foster authentic inclusion, not division.
✔️ Healing the world begins by healing how we see and treat each other.
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:00:49 – The meaning of true diversity and creating safe spaces
00:03:16 – How culture shapes subconscious beliefs
00:05:18 – Personal story: Bulgarian vs. American education
00:07:00 – Entrepreneurship and stepping into self-expression
00:09:14 – The Angelova Method
00:10:36 – Why curiosity and compassion matter for inclusion
00:13:32 – Leadership mindset: moving beyond ego and fear
00:16:00 – Shifting from hatred to love
00:19:41 – Practical advice: how to truly connect across differences
00:21:15 – Final thoughts: Stay rebellious, stay human
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