web01.fireside.fm Thu, 07 May 2026 12:04:04 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Jala-chan's Place - Episodes Tagged with “Diversity” https://www.jalachan.place/tags/diversity Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0600 Found in multiple places around the net, Jala-chan has finally made her own Place to discuss topics ranging from analyses of various forms of media to health and wellness, interviews with creators and other fabulous people, and anything else that happens to fall outside the bounds of her usual appearances as a regular co-host of Duckfeed.tv's The Level Podcast and guest on many other shows and streams. en-us episodic Interdisciplinary Discussions With Friends Jala Prendes Found in multiple places around the net, Jala-chan has finally made her own Place to discuss topics ranging from analyses of various forms of media to health and wellness, interviews with creators and other fabulous people, and anything else that happens to fall outside the bounds of her usual appearances as a regular co-host of Duckfeed.tv's The Level Podcast and guest on many other shows and streams. no video games, movies, fitness, wellness, jala-chan, jala prendes, jala, mental health Jala Prendes jalachan@duck.com Episode 17: Disability and Ableism https://www.jalachan.place/17 2d917960-fb1d-44ad-8453-3cf82b74e394 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0600 Jala Prendes 17 Disability and Ableism full Jala Prendes Jala is joined by Lance to discuss what disability is, how to talk about it, and ways to reduce your own personal ableism. Lance also tells his own personal journey before and after becoming disabled. 1:54:22 yes <p>Jala is joined by Lance to discuss what disability is, how to talk about it, and ways to reduce your own personal ableism. Lance also tells his own personal journey before and after becoming disabled.</p> <p><strong><em>Jala and Lance would both like to shout out to and thank Laura Stinson of Bad Attitudes podcast for her work. Check out Laura's podcast at <a href="https://www.badattitudespod.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">badattitudespod.com</a>, and check out her Etsy store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FairyNerdy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">FairyNerdy</a> for handcut vinyl stickers, enamel pins, and graphic tees with original illustrated designs by her.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Articles:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/disability.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Disability and Health Overview</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y90fEid9akg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Four awkward things to avoid saying when you meet a disabled person (video)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.unitedspinal.org/pdf/DisabilityEtiquette.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Disability etiquette (booklet)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.rev.com/blog/speech-to-text-accessibility/avoid-ableism-speaking-about-disabilities" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How to Spot &amp; Avoid Casual Ableism When Speaking About Disabilities</a></li> <li><a href="https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Support this show via Ko-fi!</strong> Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia</a> for the details!</p> <p><em>Don't forget to rate &amp; review us on your podcasting platform of choice~</em></p> <p>Jala Prendes - <a href="https://twitter.com/jalachan" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@jalachan</a><br> <a href="https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Level</a></p> <p>Lance, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice. Lance would like to signal boost the work of <strong><a href="https://ablegamers.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AbleGamers</a>, a non-profit combating social isolation through play. #SoEveryoneCanGame</strong> Special Guest: Lance.</p> diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, DEI, DEIB, D&I, disability, ableism Jala is joined by Lance to discuss what disability is, how to talk about it, and ways to reduce your own personal ableism. Lance also tells his own personal journey before and after becoming disabled.

Jala and Lance would both like to shout out to and thank Laura Stinson of Bad Attitudes podcast for her work. Check out Laura's podcast at badattitudespod.com, and check out her Etsy store FairyNerdy for handcut vinyl stickers, enamel pins, and graphic tees with original illustrated designs by her.

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The Level

Lance, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice. Lance would like to signal boost the work of AbleGamers, a non-profit combating social isolation through play. #SoEveryoneCanGame

Special Guest: Lance.

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]]> Jala is joined by Lance to discuss what disability is, how to talk about it, and ways to reduce your own personal ableism. Lance also tells his own personal journey before and after becoming disabled.

Jala and Lance would both like to shout out to and thank Laura Stinson of Bad Attitudes podcast for her work. Check out Laura's podcast at badattitudespod.com, and check out her Etsy store FairyNerdy for handcut vinyl stickers, enamel pins, and graphic tees with original illustrated designs by her.

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Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

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Jala Prendes - @jalachan
The Level

Lance, like many guests, may be found primarily on the Jala-chan's Place Discord. If interested in joining please shoot Jala a message on your platform of choice. Lance would like to signal boost the work of AbleGamers, a non-profit combating social isolation through play. #SoEveryoneCanGame

Special Guest: Lance.

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]]> Episode 7: Diversity and the Next Generation https://www.jalachan.place/7 d4e852c5-4162-4a95-848a-821702a2d355 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Jala Prendes 7 Diversity and the Next Generation full Jala Prendes Jala is joined by Simón Sotelo to discuss diversity and the next generation: how our decisions as parents, teachers, and community members impact children, and the importance of providing a full picture of society to them. 1:41:59 no <p>Jala is joined by Simón Sotelo to discuss diversity and the next generation: how our decisions as parents, teachers, and community members impact children, and the importance of providing a full picture of society to them. </p> <p>We discuss and refer to <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C5QWNJJ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">White Kids by Margaret Hagerman</a> throughout the episode and highly recommend it.</p> <p><strong>Support this show via Ko-fi!</strong> Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out <a href="https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia</a> for the details!</p> <p><em>Don't forget to rate &amp; review us on your podcasting platform of choice~</em></p> <p>Jala Prendes - <a href="https://twitter.com/jalachan" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@jalachan</a><br> <a href="https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Level</a></p> <p>Simón Sotelo does not have a social media presence, but recommends that listeners take the time to look for organization(s) to get involved with in their local community. Special Guest: Simón Sotelo.</p> diversity, children, next generation, race, racial equality Jala is joined by Simón Sotelo to discuss diversity and the next generation: how our decisions as parents, teachers, and community members impact children, and the importance of providing a full picture of society to them.

We discuss and refer to White Kids by Margaret Hagerman throughout the episode and highly recommend it.

Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

Jala Prendes - @jalachan
The Level

Simón Sotelo does not have a social media presence, but recommends that listeners take the time to look for organization(s) to get involved with in their local community.

Special Guest: Simón Sotelo.

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]]> Jala is joined by Simón Sotelo to discuss diversity and the next generation: how our decisions as parents, teachers, and community members impact children, and the importance of providing a full picture of society to them.

We discuss and refer to White Kids by Margaret Hagerman throughout the episode and highly recommend it.

Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

Jala Prendes - @jalachan
The Level

Simón Sotelo does not have a social media presence, but recommends that listeners take the time to look for organization(s) to get involved with in their local community.

Special Guest: Simón Sotelo.

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]]> Episode 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) https://www.jalachan.place/3 d6c3eb9f-007d-4716-9337-684f213d2ae3 Fri, 27 May 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Jala Prendes 3 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) full Jala Prendes Jala is joined by Desirée Neyens to discuss Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): what it is, why it's important for everyone, how to approach it, what to do when you make a mistake, and more. This is an introductory episode for a recurring topic. 1:45:36 no <p>Jala is joined by Desirée Neyens to discuss Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &amp; Belonging (DEIB): what it is, why it's important for everyone, how to approach it, what to do when you make a mistake, and more. This is an introductory episode for a recurring topic.</p> <p>Some of the resources mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Harvard Implicit Bias Test</a> <ul> <li>A series of tests related to a number of different biases. You can select a quiz based on what type of bias you would like to examine.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <a href="https://libguides.library.umkc.edu/DEI_Reading_List" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DEIB Libguide</a> <ul> <li>Jala's personal favorite. This is a list of works ranging from textbooks to entertainment media which broach various DEIB topics. It is divided by subject matter so you can easily locate your topic of interest.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hDd3bzA7450" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> You can find the full list of resources [on this blog post](https://www.jalachan.com/articles/deib-list). **Support this show via Ko-fi!** Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out [ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia](https://ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia) for the details! _Don't forget to rate &amp; review us on your podcasting platform of choice~_ Jala Prendes - [@jalachan](https://twitter.com/jalachan) [The Level](https://thelevelpodcast.com/hosts/jala) Desirée Neyens - [@dneyens](https://twitter.com/dneyens) Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.</p> diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, DEI, DEIB, D&I Jala is joined by Desirée Neyens to discuss Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): what it is, why it's important for everyone, how to approach it, what to do when you make a mistake, and more. This is an introductory episode for a recurring topic.

Some of the resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Harvard Implicit Bias Test
    • A series of tests related to a number of different biases. You can select a quiz based on what type of bias you would like to examine.
  • DEIB Libguide
    • Jala's personal favorite. This is a list of works ranging from textbooks to entertainment media which broach various DEIB topics. It is divided by subject matter so you can easily locate your topic of interest.

You can find the full list of resources on this blog post.

Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

Jala Prendes - @jalachan
The Level

Desirée Neyens - @dneyens

Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.

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]]> Jala is joined by Desirée Neyens to discuss Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): what it is, why it's important for everyone, how to approach it, what to do when you make a mistake, and more. This is an introductory episode for a recurring topic.

Some of the resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Harvard Implicit Bias Test
    • A series of tests related to a number of different biases. You can select a quiz based on what type of bias you would like to examine.
  • DEIB Libguide
    • Jala's personal favorite. This is a list of works ranging from textbooks to entertainment media which broach various DEIB topics. It is divided by subject matter so you can easily locate your topic of interest.

You can find the full list of resources on this blog post.

Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!

Don't forget to rate & review us on your podcasting platform of choice~

Jala Prendes - @jalachan
The Level

Desirée Neyens - @dneyens

Special Guest: Desirée Neyens.

Support Jala-chan's Place

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