Introducing: The Joy of Belonging with Mary Ann Villarreal
Diversity, equity, and inclusion work has always been about belonging—about connecting people to what’s important and bringing everyone in to make sure they are seen, valued, and loved. And that means doing this work—though sometimes hard and often challenging—is ultimately about joy. It’s about making sure we’re all included—and have every opportunity to thrive. It’s about the pure joy of belonging.
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Transcript
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00:05 – 00:21 | Timothy Shriver
I’ll just paraphrase the wisdom we’ve heard from so many different places. Belonging is achieved by giving it away. You give to someone else who is on the margins a sense of participation and belonging. Guess what you get? You get it back.
00:21 – 00:24
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00:24 – 00:45 | Mary Ann Villarreal
Though we all know the importance of connection to others, we don’t often talk about it. But belonging is a powerful social force that animates, enriches and betters us all. So, join me your host, Mary Ann Villarreal, for The Joy of Belonging podcast.
00:45 – 00:56
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In This Episode
Mary Ann Villarreal, Ph.D.
Vice President for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion The University of Utah
Timothy Shriver, Ph.D.
Chairman of the Board Special Olympics International Board of Directors
Episode Notes
The Joy of Belonging is created by the University of Utah division for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion marketing and communications team. Episodes are produced by David Hawkins-Jacinto and Jasen Lee, and edited by Miko Nielson. The music track, “Welcome Back,” was provided by https://slip.stream.
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