Best Remote Pathways Podcasts (2025)

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Advocating for Change: Labor Rights and the Challenges of Forcibly Displaced Workers 1:00:24

3M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

In this compelling episode of Voices of Resilience, host Clay Lowe sits down with Daniela Alba, an advocacy and communications specialist at Jesuit Refugee Service in Rome. Daniela shares her powerful personal story as a Mestizo woman from Colombia who experienced forced displacement as a child and has since dedicated her career to fighting for the…

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Transforming Work: From Traditional Gig Roles to Team Based Projects 36:47

3M ago36:47

36:47

In this episode, host Clay Lowe speaks with Giselle Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of EqualReach, and Susan Achiech, Founder of Tech-Femme Algorithms and a full-stack developer from Kakuma refugee camp. Together, they explore how transitioning from traditional freelancing to team-based project work can create meaningful opportunities for displaced talen…

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Jobtech for Refugees: A New Approach to Inclusivity 58:28

3M ago58:28

58:28

In this episode of Voices of Resilience, we explore the transformative potential of Jobtech in fostering inclusivity for refugees. Guests Brenda from the Jobtech Alliance and Simon from the African Youth Action Network, share their expertise, highlighting innovative approaches to reducing barriers, empowering displaced individuals, and integrating …

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Government Policies and Refugee Employment in Kenya 42:26

5M ago42:26

42:26

In this episode of Voices of Resilience, host Clay Lowe speaks with Rai Friedman, founder and CEO of Global Rights Defenders, about the impact of government policies on refugee employment, using Kenya as a key case study. Rai shares her journey into refugee advocacy and highlights the importance of migration governance in creating sustainable solut…

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Beyond Borders: Unlocking Refugee Potential in the Digital Economy 56:30

5M ago56:30

56:30

In this episode, we delve into the opportunities offered by digital platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Appen, as well as specialized platforms like NaTakallam and Step Up One, which leverage refugees' unique skills in areas such as language tutoring and cultural exchange. Emerging platforms like CrowdGen by Appen are also highlighted for their adap…

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Education and Skill Development for the Future of Work 35:31

6M ago35:31

35:31

In this episode, we focus on education and skill development for the future of work, with guests Laura Jardine Patterson, founder of CONCAT, and Justin Justin Paluku Mbunzule, a data analyst and Kenyan refugee involved in supporting other refugees in Uganda. Justine founded UP With Africa and supported MIT ReaCT in opening their Hub in Uganda at a …

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AI Technology and Refugee Employment 51:54

6M ago51:54

51:54

This episode explores the intersection of AI technology and refugee employment, featuring Jina Krause-Vilmar, President and CEO of Upwardly Global, and Blein Alem, a network admin and IT support professional. The discussion delves into the potential of AI to empower refugees and immigrants in their career journeys, as well as the challenges they fa…

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An Introduction to the Future of Work with Chris Maclay 41:16

6M ago41:16

41:16

In our latest podcast episode, Chris Maclay, Program Director at Jobtech Alliance, explores the changing landscape of work in Africa, highlighting the transformative role of "Jobtech" platforms. He shares how digital platforms are now a necessity to connect people to job opportunities, including those from marginalised groups like refugees and wome…

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An Overview of Season 2 14:16

6M ago14:16

14:16

Season 2 of the Voices of Resilience podcast themed 'The Future of Work for Refugees' dives deeper into the intersection of technology and remote work, specifically focusing on how these factors impact forcibly displaced individuals and refugees. In Season 1, the podcast amplified the voices of refugees, sharing their personal journeys, challenges,…

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Season 2 - Teaser 1:26

6M ago1:26

1:26

In this teaser for Season 2, Na’amals’ Executive Director Lorraine Charles, highlights Na’amals’ work over the past year, including the release of their impact report and the launch of two new projects in Kenya and Ethiopia. These initiatives support refugees and host communities in accessing remote employment. She also shares news about an excitin…

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Voices of Resilience: Migration Summit 2023 36:47

2y ago36:47

36:47

Tune in to listen to an episode where Lorraine, Alpha, Sonia, and Clay reflect on the intakes and lessons from the episodes from Series 1 of the podcast Voices of Resilience. This episode presents the vision and mission of the Migration Summit, happening in April 2023 - a month-long global convening designed to build bridges between diverse communi…

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Voices of Resilience: Nassim Majidi 29:03

2y ago29:03

29:03

On this week’s episode, we spoke to Nassim Majidi. She is a researcher and the co-founder of Samuel Hall, a social enterprise dedicated to conducting research on migration and forced displacement in Asia, Africa, and Europe with the goal of informing policy action and other forms of positive impact for communities. Nassim speaks to us about her pap…

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Voices of Resilience: Marieke Slovin & Sarah Reader Harris 46:02

2y ago46:02

46:02

Everyone has a story and each story needs a way of expression. For some, it is poetry, for others through music. Marieke and Sarah create both poetry and music with the refugee community at a refugee center in Belgium. The safe space they created for people to be authentic and share their stories has its own journey of commitment, passion and love …

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Voices of Resilience: Baraah Ramadan 22:33

2y ago22:33

22:33

When war broke out in Syria, 31-year-old Baraah Ramadan hoped that she would, somehow, still be able to live in her home and lead an ordinary life. However, when a bomb nearly struck her house, she realized she needed to flee to a safer environment with her husband and three children. In this week’s episode, Baraah talks about how uniquely difficul…

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Voices of Resilience: Suha Nabhan 36:01

2y ago36:01

36:01

Suha has been working on raising awareness and empowering migrants and refugees around the world for many years. She is passionate about storytelling and she finds inspiration and strength in the stories of the people she works with every day. She is the Co-Founder and Strategic Director of Migration Jam, a storytelling platform founded and run by …

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Voices of Resilience: Nael Yasri 23:08

2y ago23:08

23:08

Upon completing his Ph.D. at Brunel University in London in 2001, Nael Yasri was excited to return home to Syria. He was looking forward to being surrounded by his culture and playing his part in bringing quality education to his community. After briefly settling into his role as a chemistry professor at the University of Aleppo and starting a fami…

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Voices of Resilience: Ziad Chaer 27:03

2y ago27:03

27:03

Ziad is a 26-year-old young man from Syria. He is currently residing in Germany, learning the language, and studying to get his degree in medicine and work as a physician. He graduated from the MIT ReACT Computer and Data Science programme in 2021 and participated in the Migration Summit 2022 as a storyteller. This year, he is helping to organise t…

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Voices of Resilience: Alnarjes Harba 24:15

2y ago24:15

24:15

At the age of 12, Alnarjes Harba was forced to flee her home in Syria after it had been bombed seven times She then led her mother to a refugee camp in Lebanon. While in Lebanon, she lived in extremely difficult conditions. Despite this, Alnarjes achieved exceptional results in her schooling and ultimately landed a scholarship to pursue a Bachelor’…

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Voices of Resilience: Ahmad Abu Horan 30:04

2+ y ago30:04

30:04

Ahmad is originally from Syria. He currently lives with his wife and daughter in Iraq where he works as an English instructor and accountant. His dream is to become a grammarian and specialize in English syntax. The story he shares with us in this episode depicts some of the challenges he faced for not having the official label of being a “refugee"…

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The Story of Na'amal 35:53

2+ y ago35:53

35:53

Na’amal was born out of Lorraine’s research about digitalization, employment, and the economic situation of refugees in the Middle East. We knew that there was a better way for refugees to earn a living and overcome the precarious conditions and indignity of informal work. This led to the creation of Na’amal’s programmes, which provide refugees and…

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Voices of Resilience Trailer 3:55

2+ y ago3:55

3:55

In this trailer episode, we hear from the founder of Na'amal, Lorraine Charles. She shares her vision of the podcast and what we aim to achieve using the medium of voice to share stories of resilience from refugees and other displaced people. Music: Marieke Slovin Lewis, Ph.DBy Na'amal

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EP62: 90-Day Episode Challenge | Moving from Information to Application 25:14

3y ago25:14

25:14

Join us for the wrap up of Season 3 where we invite YOU to a 90-Day Episode Challenge! This podcast is rich with remote resources that benefit your working experience, but it's important that you don't stop there. For best results you need to move from information to application. In this episode we do a high-level overview of the 2022 episodes and …

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EP61: Special Guest Patti Dobrowolski | Graphic Facilitation 28:21

3y ago28:21

28:21

In this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we are joined by our fantabulous guest, Patti Dobrowolski, the author of 9 Tips to Up Your Creative Genius and DRAWING SOLUTIONS: How Visual Goal Setting Will Change Your Life, is the founder of Up Your Creative Genius, a consulting firm that uses visuals and creative processes to help companies and in…

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EP60: Project Management Tips for a Hybrid World 17:26

3y ago17:26

17:26

Join Jennifer & Michelle as they continue down the hybrid highway considering project management principles and practices that will keep you moving forward. Taking a deep dive into chapter 20 of Reconnecting Workspaces and equipping you with multiple ideas conversation sparkers for you and your team. In this episode we explore: Key project manageme…

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EP59: Productivity in the Hybrid World 17:13

3y ago17:13

17:13

Join Jennifer & Michelle as they consider what productivity looks like in the Hybrid world. From conversations to resources to considering what's going to help you do your best work in this ever-changing work environment. In this episode we explore: 5 tips for hybrid productivity What's different Communication, Priorities and Clarity Question of th…

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EP58: Hybrid Team Building Tips 17:42

3y ago17:42

17:42

In this episode Jennifer and Michelle talk teams and specifically hybrid teams. What teams need to get ramped up and soaring in the workspace today and some valuable tips and activities you can be using to get teams reconnected. In this episode we explore: Core needs for hybrid teams Two ways to connect hybrid teams Where to go for more resources a…

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EP57: A Deeper Dive into the Hybrid Work Style Quiz 24:32

3y ago24:32

24:32

Join Jennifer & Michelle as they explore the five styles of the Hybrid Work Style Quiz™. Are you a builder, visionary, innovative experimentor, culture wizard or connector? Our preferred ways of working often get magnified in the hybrid work space, hence the creation of this quiz. This episode takes a deep dive into understanding the different styl…

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EP56: Compassion Fatigue and The Power of Community | Kim Avery 20:20

3y ago20:20

20:20

In this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we are joined by our wonderful returning guest, Kim Avery, the founder and president of Kim Avery Coaching. With everything going on in the world, those of us in the people-helping professions are experiencing fatigue at some level. Our compassion has been overflowing almost to the point of running ou…

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EP55: Combating Burnout 16:00

3y ago16:00

16:00

Join Jennifer & Michelle as they explore the topic of burnout. Statistics are revealing that burnout and potential burnout is on the rise. It's important to recognize the signals, explore potential self-care strategies, and reach out when we are struggling. In this episode we explore: What is burnout What we can do to mitigate against it Finding re…

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EP54: Thriving Long-Term in Remote Work 20:59

3y ago20:59

20:59

Remote work is here to stay so how do we thrive long-term? Join Jennifer & Michelle as they explore this question and more. It's a hot topic and we're glad to hear that individuals and teams are making the investments needed to remain working in the hybrid, virtual, and remote environments. In this episode we explore: The benefits of establishing r…

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EP53: Data Storytelling | Guest Winston Faircloth | For Love of Team™ Founder 26:02

3+ y ago26:02

26:02

In this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we are joined by our wonderful guest, Winston Faircloth, the founder of For Love of Team™. Winston guides successful business owners to develop teams they LOVE to work with every day multiplying their impact, income, margin, and freedom in their business. Join Jennifer, Michelle and Winston for a grea…

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EP52: What's Possible in 2022? 13:20

3+ y ago13:20

13:20

In this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we explore what's possible in 2022 and the importance of intention setting for the year. In this episode we explore: What's possible in 2022? Working remote is here to stay Languishing vs. flourishing Keep moving forward and seeing the opportunity NEW Reconnecting Workspaces dice Question of the Week:…

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EP51: A Year in Review Part 2 | Our Fabulous Guests 13:28

3+ y ago13:28

13:28

In this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we take a quick trip down memory lane and remember our FABULOUS podcast GUESTS from season two! In this episode we explore: Overview of our FABULOUS podcast guests Working from anywhere Asynchronous and audio first conversations Hybrid Community Connect with our wonderful guests: Podcast Guest Page Qu…

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Healing Trees by Ben Page Book Review 7:24

3+ y ago7:24

7:24

In this episode, I review and summarize the book, Healing Trees: a pocket guide to forest bathing by Ben Page. In the episode, I said I would share a link to Ben's book. Instead, I am sharing his website. https://www.integralforestbathing.com Spoiler alert: as a nature and forest therapy guide, I love this book.…

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EP50: A Year in Review | Topics 22:10

3+ y ago22:10

22:10

In this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we take a trip down memory lane and review the episodes of the second season. Join Michelle and Jennifer for this high level overview of our Remote Adventure! In this episode we explore: Some of our favorite moments in Season #2 The fabulous topics, downloads, and more that we explored in Season #2 The…

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Finding the Mother Tree Book Review 5:49

3+ y ago5:49

5:49

This episode is a brief overview of the book Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard. Is it a book with scientific facts? Yes. What else is in this book? Listen to the episode to hear what Grace discovers by reading Finding the Mother Tree. https://suzannesimard.com/finding-the-mother-tree-book/By Grace Mendez

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EP49: Quiz To Discover Your Hybrid Work Style 13:01

3+ y ago13:01

13:01

What is your work style preference in the hybrid world? Join Jennifer and Michelle as they explore five of the hybrid work styles from Jennifer Britton's latest Reconnecting Workspaces Quiz. Understanding our hybrid work styles is essential for exceptional teamwork in the hybrid space. In this episode we explore how our styles influences: How we li…

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EP48: Boosting The Group Coaching Conversation 19:48

3+ y ago19:48

19:48

Join Jennifer and Michelle as they explore the topic of boosting the group coaching conversation in the virtual and remote space. Jennifer Britton's first book, Effective Group Coaching, was the world's first book published on the topic of group coaching more than a decade ago (Wiley, 2009). In this episode They will consider 4 core areas which cha…

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Eating a Piece of Fruit in Slow Motion 11:45

3+ y ago11:45

11:45

Why would anyone want to eat a piece of fruit in slow motion? Similar to a forest bathing walk where we don't walk far, we don't walk fast, we walk in slow motion, eating in slow motion can be an extended experience of the senses. After eating in slow motion, Grace will give you a journal prompt to record what you are noticing.…

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Remotely Guided Forest Therapy Walk 13:23

3+ y ago13:23

13:23

What is a remote forest therapy walk? Are remote forest bathing walks really the same as an in-person walk? What are the pros and cons of a remote walk? Grace Mendez, a forest and therapy nature guide, shares her thoughts on remote forest therapy. Link mentioned on the episode: https://www.natureandforesttherapy.earth/worldwide-member-map…

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EP47: Onboarding and Reboarding in Today's Evolving Workspace 19:01

3+ y ago19:01

19:01

Join Jennifer and Michelle as they talk about what it means to onboard and reboard in the virtual, hybrid and remote world. They also explore Jenn's latest book, The 90-Day Guide for Success, and how it will help you make this transition. Whether you are returning to the office, going hybrid, or staying remote we can all benefit from a daily focus …

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Sit Spot. It's Simple but is it Easy? 11:59

3+ y ago11:59

11:59

Sit spot is a simple practice to deepen your relationship with nature. If you would like to add another layer to your practice, "Sit Spot and the Art of Inner Tracking" by R. Michael Trotta is recommended reading.By Grace Mendez

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Forest Bathing for Beginners 11:11

3+ y ago11:11

11:11

Are you curious about forest bathing? Grace, a nature and forest therapy guide, shares what happens on a forest therapy walk. She also shares 6 of her favorite invitations. If you would like to download a pdf with the information shared on the episode, this is the link.By Grace Mendez

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EP46: Running Remote Conference | Guest: Liam Martin 22:39

3+ y ago22:39

22:39

Join Jennifer and Michelle as they welcome Liam Martin, the Co-Founder & CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He is also a co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference. In this episode we explore: Remote Culture Building and Scaling Remote Teams For…

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Sensory Exploration: Pleasures of Presence, A Forest Bathing Invitation 14:17

3+ y ago14:17

14:17

Typically the second portion of a forest bathing walk if you are being guided by an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, this is an invitation to connect with your senses. In case you are wondering, the first part of a forest bathing walk is the introduction to the walk. You can participate in this invitation in a park, in your backyard,…

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EP45: Making Your Hybrid Meetings More Effective 19:07

3+ y ago19:07

19:07

In this episode we continue traveling down the Hybrid Highway and consider ways to make your hybrid work meetings more effective. We also talk about 3 practical tips for your next meeting. In this episode we explore: What mobility and accessibility means in today's world What everyone is seeing and experiencing in hybrid meetings Memorable conversa…

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EP44: The CLAIMS Model - Motivation in the Remote Space 24:39

3+ y ago24:39

24:39

Motivation is a central driver for clients in the coaching process. As we bring together people in groups, it becomes quickly apparent that everyone is wired in a different way, motivated by different things. In this episode we explore: How community is at the heart of any group coaching process. Ongoing learning is critical for success within the …

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EP43: 10 Valuable Systems for Hybrid, Remote & Virtual Teams 22:18

3+ y ago22:18

22:18

In this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we share 10 valuable systems to support your hybrid, virtual & remote teams. Join us as we discuss these important systems for your TEAM toolbox. In this episode we explore: Systems that support your virtual, hybrid or remote teams How Jennifer and Michelle use these systems and the benefits they bring…

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EP42: Hybrid Community & Connections | Guest: Clint Byars - Pastor of Forward Church 34:19

3+ y ago34:19

34:19

In this episode of Remote Pathways, Jennifer and Michelle are joined by guest, Clint Byars. Clint is the founding and lead pastor of Forward Church in Sharpsburg GA and the creator of Tools for Transformation. Clint shares his valuable lessons learned from facilitating community and nurturing connections with people around the world. He also shares…

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EP41: Building A Robust Team Culture 24:39

4y ago24:39

24:39

Jennifer and Michelle explore building a robust team culture. It's often said that culture eats strategy for breakfast. Team culture and identity is critical in the remote space. It keeps us connected to others, and signals our belonging. It's "how we do things here" and what is "acceptable and not acceptable" as a team. In this episode we explore…

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