How to be a bridge in a divided world
Culture Fluid 
HI THERE. WE KNOW ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF DIVISION IN WORK PLACES, SOCIETY SOMETIMES EVEN IN OUR FAMILIES. WE SEE IT TOO.
Culture Fluid helps individuals, corporations, and academic institutions to become more resilient to people and things that they don’t agree with.
The Culture Fluid mindset enables us to traverse between cultures more easily by being more empathetic to those from another culture, a skill that is more and more needed in an increasingly globalized world.
Unfortunately, our world is becoming more and more polarized because of the way social media algorithms are constructed. They are wired to queue videos that they know we will double tap on to keep our attention. This is creating a generation that is becoming less and less resilient in opposing points of views and fuels the division we already have in the world.
Sharon’s Story
Sharon knows about being different all too well. Born in northeastern China, she immigrated to Canada at a young age, speaking no word of English. As the only non-white kid at her school, she began a period of trying hard “fit in”. Later in life, she decided to go back to China where she felt like she needed to fit in again. Feeling neither American enough nor Chinese enough was the first seedling to her creating the Culture Fluid concept.
She realized what got her through the days of feeling different was knowing that she was Culture Fluid, of being proud to be different. She eventually turned that into her superpower. Since then, she has made it her mission to teach others to celebrate things that are different not just in terms of ethnic cultures but all facets of life.
The TED talk that started it all
Sharon’s keynotes
Culture Fluid: how to be a bridge in a divided world
Our world is increasingly becoming more and more polarized because of the way social media algorithms are constructed. They are wired to queue videos that they know we will double tap on to keep our attention. This is creating a generation that is becoming less and less resilient in opposing points of views and fuels the division we already have in the world. How do we break free from this phenomenon? How do we become more mindful of what we are consuming? Sharon Gai, someone who has lived in many parts of the world, will share with us her experiences of facing discrimination at a young age and the Culture Fluid mindset she eventually built up. She uses this whenever she is met with people who disagrees with each other. She urges people to become more comfortable with the uncomfortable and find a new way to agree to disagree.
Session takeaways:
· How we can use the Culture Fluid mindset to approach work and life
· How to be more resilient to opposing points of view
· Learn how to be a bridge in uncertain and divided times
AANHPI MonthUnraveling Asian American Misconceptions and Breaking Barriers
From the rise of Asian hate crimes to the disintegrating relations of China and the US, Asian Americans are suffering from stereotypes and prejudice from classrooms to work offices. What are the origins and effects of these myths on individuals and communities? Sharon will share her Asian American experience as she uncovers the roots of these stereotypes and their impact on Asian Americans. This hour-long workshop will empower you with the knowledge and tools to challenge and dismantle these misconceptions, fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment for all. Learn how to recognize and address the Model Minority myth, the Bamboo Ceiling, and the Perpetual Foreigner stereotype, and be part of the change in breaking down barriers for Asian Americans.
· Addressing the Model Minority myth and its implications on Asian Americans
· Understanding the Bamboo Ceiling and how it impacts career progression
· Exploring the Perpetual Foreigner stereotype and its consequences on identity and belonging
· Empowering ourselves and others to challenge and break free from harmful misconceptions
Breaking Through: Shattering Career Advancement Barriers for Asian Americans
Today, AANHPI is the fastest growing minority group that makes up 13% of the American workforce. But only 2% or less make it to the executive level. They are also the racial group least likely to be promoted to management positions. This lack of representation is the result of many factors — the “model minority” myth, the misleading image that Asians are all rich, the assumption that Asians are good followers — the list goes on. How can we break through these barriers to create a more inclusive work environment? What can people of the AANHPI community do to “climb the ranks”? This session is specifically for people who identify as AANHPI who want to embrace their culture in leadership. This interactive workshop will create a psychological safe space for a small group of attendees to feel comfortable to answer discussion questions during the session and empowered to succeed in the workplace.
· A look at the current state of leadership make up in America
· Decipher ways for a more inclusive workplace
· Examine recent events and its effect on Asian Americans
· Empower attendees to create a path of belonging for career progression
