Elephant in the Room-Unboxed

Elephant in the Room - Unboxed is a conversation that acknowledges, explores, unpacks and offers action opportunities regarding topics that historically was not discussed. This podcast offers different hosts and interviewees. The commitment is to talk, discuss and/or develop a plan AND do the work, together.

Elephant in the Room-Unboxed is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Elephant in the Room-Unboxed, a society show with 38 episodes published.

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  Anthropology in Action: Identity, Curiosity, and Leadership in a Changing World with Ady Arguelles-Sabatier

  Aug 4, 20261h 1m

  In this episode of The Elephant in the Room, Suzette Chang and Dr. Robin Miles sit down with Ady Arguelles-Sabatier, Executive Director of the American Anthropological Association, to explore how anthropology shapes leadership, curiosity, and our understanding of the world. Ady shares her journey as the daughter of Cuban immigrants, a first-generation college student, and an anthropologist who transformed her training into a career in nonprofit leadership. She shares how her anthropological training informs her leadership style, the importance of sitting in uncomfortable conversations, and why she believes the discipline is more relevant than ever in navigating today's cultural and technological disruptions. Ady Arguelles-Sabatier is the CEO and Executive Director of the American Anthropological Association (AAA), leading the organization’s strategic vision and member engagement since mid-2023. At AAA, she champions anthropology’s relevance in addressing today’s most pressing societal challenges. Her leadership emphasizes fostering a deeper understanding of human diversity, safeguarding academic freedom, and expanding opportunities for the application of anthropological knowledge in public and global contexts.

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  Leading Through Storytelling: Community, Justice & The Power of Micro-Moments with Carlos Moreno, MPA

  Jul 1, 202644 min

  In this episode, Suzette Chang and Dr. Robin Miles sit down with Carlos Moreno, who shares how listening to elders in Tulsa’s Greenwood District shaped his understanding of history beyond the 1921 Tulsa Massacre, and why stories of Black and Latino innovation (from internet pioneers to his own grandmother) deserve to be told. He reflects on the Terence Crutcher case, the criminal justice system’s entanglement with poverty, and the quiet power of small acts, like hiring two neighborhood kids to weed a garden, to rebuild community trust. A conversation about how anthropology, leadership, and everyday choices can create the world we want to live in. Carlos Moreno, MPA is a community affairs analyst at Family & Children's Services, serving the Recovery Services Division which works closely with Oklahoma criminal justice system and community partners to reduce the negative impacts of incarceration. Carlos also works as a local historian & journalist in Tulsa, and is the author of two books: The Victory of Greenwood and A Kids Book about the Tulsa Race Massacre. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Administrative Leadership in 2017 and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with a focus on civic technology in 2020 from the University of Oklahoma. He serves on the board of Tri City Collective, Urban Coders Guild, and the World Stage Theatre Company.

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  Libraries as Cultural Laboratories: Storytelling, Trust, and 21st-Century Leadership with Dr. Larry White

  Jun 4, 202656 min

  What if your local library isn’t just a quiet place for books, but a living cultural lab? In this episode, hosts Suzette Chang and Dr. Robin Miles sit down with Dr. Larry White — former CEO of the Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City, storyteller, and veteran library leader — to explore how public libraries preserve identity, build trust, and help communities adapt. From serving Afghan refugees with sewing machines to redesigning library spaces for Vietnamese neighbors, Dr. White reveals how observation, storytelling, and cultural anthropology are transforming libraries into dynamic third places. Plus: why a library card might be the most powerful tool you’re not using.

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  Making the World Safer for Diversity: Finding Community, Serving Leadership, and the Secret Sauce of Applied Anthropology with Dr. AJ Faas

  May 6, 202657 min

  In this episode of Elephant in the Room Unboxed , hosts Suzette Chang and Dr. Robin Miles welcome Dr. AJ, an applied anthropologist and president of the Society for Applied Anthropology (SFAA). Dr. AJ shares his unique journey from a young musician hitchhiking across the country to becoming a servant leader in academia. The conversation dives deep into the future of anthropology, the attack on higher education and diversity, and the transformative power of genuine community. Dr. AJ reveals the "secret sauce" behind SFAA’s culture of belonging, why he rejects the idea of standing "on the shoulders of giants," and how true leadership means working yourself out of a job. If you’ve ever wondered where anthropology is headed or how to find your people in a lonely world, this unboxed conversation is for you.

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  The Weight of Wellness: Unpacking Anthropology, Activism, and Authentic Leadership with Dr. Kamela Heyward-Rotimi

  Apr 1, 202653 min

  We are so happy to bring back new episodes for the “Elephant in the Room - Unboxed” podcast! In this episode, co-hosts Suzette Chang and Dr. Robin Miles sit down with practicing anthropologist Kamela Heyward-Rotimi, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Knowledge Exchange Research Group (KERG), for a powerful conversation about the intersection of anthropology, activism, and leadership. Dr. Heyward shares her origin story: from a pivotal moment with anthropologist Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole at Spelman College to navigating pushback against her "too political" and interdisciplinary research. She reflects on the lessons of "little Kamela," the complexities of trust in fieldwork across the African diaspora, and why auto-ethnographic methods and Native Anthropology are essential for ethical scholarship. The conversation culminates in a deep exploration of a quote from Toni Cade Bambara’s The Salt Eaters, "a lot of weight when you're well", examining the responsibility that comes with healing and wellness, both personally and within community. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on disrupting traditional systems, owning your voice, and bridging the gap between higher education and public spaces.

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