RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3 -- Rendered At Thu, 28 May 2026 20:31:00 +0000 The New Diversity Podcast https://redcircle.com/shows/the-new-diversity-podcast en-US All rights reserved. Michael Shawn Carbaugh II a podcast where we interview people in our state who represent all levels of diversity. We’re talking race, sex, gender, and ethnicity; but we’re not stopping there. At the end of the day, every single person has a unique culture that influences their unique voice. And, here at the New Diversity Podcast, we believe that each voice matters! So join us as we become better humans by listening to one another, learning to understand the other, humanizing each of our neighbors, and enjoying all of our cultures! 9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3 Welcome to the New Diversity Podcast, a podcast where we interview people in our state who represent all levels of diversity. We’re talking race, sex, gender, and ethnicity; but we’re not stopping there. At the end of the day, every single person has a unique culture that influences their unique voice. And, here at the New Diversity Podcast, we believe that each voice matters! So join us as we become better humans by listening to one another, learning to understand the other, humanizing each of our neighbors, and enjoying all of our cultures! 


On this Podcast, we’ll hear from all types of people who live in the state of Connecticut. In our little state, there are all kinds of cultures. We enjoy amazing food, a variety of entertainment, and all sorts of perspectives. In our neighborhoods, we encounter all types of people. We rub shoulders with people who look different, who think different, and who have different cultures than us. In an increasingly polarized society, our only hope is to start listening to each other and humanizing those who are different than us. This podcast exists to listen and learn from people who have different cultures in the hopes that it will increase our love for one another as fellow human beings. 


So join us on this journey as we seek to hear from all kinds of interesting people from all kinds of backgrounds on the New Diversity Podcast.

]]> episodic no Michael Shawn Carbaugh II mscarbaughii@gmail.com no full Tom Esposito -ep. 11 Tom Esposito -ep. 11 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II My friend Tom Esposito is currently working on project defending Messianic Judaism as a valid form of Jewish practice. In this episode, we discussed what it's like to hold a minority position in the wider context and how to love people across differences of opinion. Tom shared some great wisdom on celebrating diversity even when the differences are glaring.

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]]> <p>My friend Tom Esposito is currently working on project defending Messianic Judaism as a valid form of Jewish practice. In this episode, we discussed what it&#39;s like to hold a minority position in the wider context and how to love people across differences of opinion. Tom shared some great wisdom on celebrating diversity even when the differences are glaring. </p><p>Find out more about Unison Studios here: https://www.unisonco.com/unisonstudios</p><p>Follow Michael Shawn here: https://linktr.ee/michaelshawnunisonco</p> 350779aa-14ce-414d-95dd-a241f3dfbfcb https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/bef5ea9a-d4a8-48a4-861b-608ce2399a46 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:55:18 +0000 1909 no full Looking Forward in 2026 -ep. 10 Looking Forward in 2026 -ep. 10 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II It's a new year, and in this episode I share some thoughts on what 2026 will look like. We also take a stroll through 2025 and look at some of our best episodes throughout the year.

Thank you so much for listening!

Also, check out Kevin's Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-mayhem/id1777874861

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]]> <p>It&#39;s a new year, and in this episode I share some thoughts on what 2026 will look like. We also take a stroll through 2025 and look at some of our best episodes throughout the year. </p><p>Thank you so much for listening! </p><p>Also, check out Kevin&#39;s Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-mayhem/id1777874861</p><p>Find out more about Unison Studios here: https://www.unisonco.com/unisonstudios</p><p>Follow Michael Shawn here: https://linktr.ee/michaelshawnunisonco</p> 844e3a9b-ce07-4a62-93c1-93956a249d02 https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/35fd4f8d-32df-43bd-8af0-71cb83718fbe Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:13:54 +0000 1368 no full Stacy Carleton -ep. 9 Stacy Carleton -ep. 9 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II In this episode, Michael Shawn and guest host, Gina, interview Stacy Carleton. Lots of great insights on encountering diversity for the first time and how to stay open minded when meeting all sorts of diversity!

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]]> <p>In this episode, Michael Shawn and guest host, Gina, interview Stacy Carleton. Lots of great insights on encountering diversity for the first time and how to stay open minded when meeting all sorts of diversity!</p><p>Find out more about Unison Studios here: https://www.unisonco.com/unisonstudios</p><p>Follow Michael Shawn here: https://linktr.ee/michaelshawnunisonco</p> 107c6e1f-ade0-46af-a724-9614ef29d56c https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/fe228bf4-30a8-45eb-ba24-f95eb9e228d2 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:28:11 +0000 1647 no full Kev Chang -ep. 8 Kev Chang -ep. 8 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II In this episode, Michael Shawn and guest host, Gina, interview Kev Chang. The biggest topic of conversation was food, so if you're a foody, this one is for you!

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]]> <p>In this episode, Michael Shawn and guest host, Gina, interview Kev Chang. The biggest topic of conversation was food, so if you&#39;re a foody, this one is for you!</p><p>Find out more about Unison Studios here: https://www.unisonco.com/unisonstudios</p><p>Follow Michael Shawn here: https://linktr.ee/michaelshawnunisonco</p> 88c74d3e-04c4-4361-9033-52e54e8b2c0b https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/e2bad8e4-05b5-4888-aa57-ec9fa3dc1ad0 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:01:17 +0000 2251 no full Yuji Torikai -ep. 7 Yuji Torikai -ep. 7 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II In this episode, Michael Shawn interviews Yuji about the blessing growing up in a multi-cultural setting, what it was like growing up Asian, and a Japanese teaching about objects holding positive or negative energy.


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]]> <p>In this episode, Michael Shawn interviews Yuji about the blessing growing up in a multi-cultural setting, what it was like growing up Asian, and a Japanese teaching about objects holding positive or negative energy.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Unison Studios here: https://www.unisonco.com/unisonstudios</p><p>Follow Michael Shawn here: https://linktr.ee/michaelshawnunisonco</p> 5762e4e4-07fb-4538-9bcc-debf5a0f6382 https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/c44085ec-bab1-4045-8529-f14ece8daa17 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:59:56 +0000 1919 no full Hiro Okazaki -ep. 6 Hiro Okazaki -ep. 6 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II In this episode, Michael Shawn interviews Hiro Okazaki. They talk growing up in Japan, Asian stereotypes, Japanese food, and religion in Japan.


Find out more about Unison Studios here: https://www.unisonco.com/unisonstudios

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]]> <p>In this episode, Michael Shawn interviews Hiro Okazaki. They talk growing up in Japan, Asian stereotypes, Japanese food, and religion in Japan. </p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Unison Studios here: https://www.unisonco.com/unisonstudios</p><p>Follow Michael Shawn here: https://linktr.ee/michaelshawnunisonco</p> 3641bffb-7b92-480f-a620-57d1fbe9b738 https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/db04464d-0191-4768-b604-adaca162633c Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:59:46 +0000 1722 no full Michael Shawn Carbaugh II -ep. 5 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II -ep. 5 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II While Michael Shawn is normally the host of the show, in this episode, he is the guest! Kevin guest hosts this episode and leads a conversation down Michael Shawn's backstory--including why he has such an interest in diversity in the first place.

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]]> <p>While Michael Shawn is normally the host of the show, in this episode, he is the guest! Kevin guest hosts this episode and leads a conversation down Michael Shawn&#39;s backstory--including why he has such an interest in diversity in the first place. </p><p>Learn more about Unison Studios here: https://linktr.ee/unisonstudioct</p> f736cd8e-cd45-405a-8dc5-85661a454df2 https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/4bab4420-e2a0-4796-b6b3-22a55aad4f39 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:43:36 +0000 1844 no full Kayla Carbaugh -ep. 4 Kayla Carbaugh -ep. 4 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II Kayla Carbaugh guides us through a unique conversation about sex and gender diversity in the workplace. Kayla is an executive director at Chick-fil-a in North Haven, CT. Chick-fil-a has been a hotbed of controversy when it comes to alleged anti-LGBTQ+ views, but, in this episode, we will discuss the reality of the situation with someone who has boots on the ground! Additionally, we discuss what hiring, training, and workplace environments look like while trying to achieve and value the diversity that every team member brings to the table!

Connect with us further here: https://linktr.ee/unisonstudioct

]]> <p>Kayla Carbaugh guides us through a unique conversation about sex and gender diversity in the workplace. Kayla is an executive director at Chick-fil-a in North Haven, CT. Chick-fil-a has been a hotbed of controversy when it comes to alleged anti-LGBTQ+ views, but, in this episode, we will discuss the reality of the situation with someone who has boots on the ground! Additionally, we discuss what hiring, training, and workplace environments look like while trying to achieve and value the diversity that every team member brings to the table! </p><p>Connect with us further here: https://linktr.ee/unisonstudioct</p> b918c187-eea1-46de-8030-52e27b3d5c69 https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/81682aa8-2f23-449f-ba63-a5a59714828a Fri, 23 May 2025 17:38:59 +0000 1657 no full Patty Nunez -ep. 3 Patty Nunez -ep. 3 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II My friend Patty is from Ecuador and in this episode we talk about her home, social stigmas, and the beauty of open-mindedness.

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]]> <p>My friend Patty is from Ecuador and in this episode we talk about her home, social stigmas, and the beauty of open-mindedness. </p><p>Connect more with us here: </p><p>https://linktr.ee/unisonstudioct?utm_source=linktree_admin_share</p> 45e228e0-ce41-49a2-bf85-34173392bd63 https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/c3609c66-96bb-41fb-95fb-04121ea5add8 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:32:30 +0000 1550 no full Can Yağız -ep. 2 Can Yağız -ep. 2 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II Michael Shawn interviews Can Yağız, a Turkish artist who studied at Yale and taught at University of New Haven. They get into Can's background, their friendship, and artistic expression.

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]]> <p>Michael Shawn interviews Can Yağız, a Turkish artist who studied at Yale and taught at University of New Haven. They get into Can&#39;s background, their friendship, and artistic expression. </p><p>Connect with us further: </p><p>https://linktr.ee/michaelshawnunisonco</p> f64f0e1b-2e3b-4ae1-ac9f-ff58d590b257 https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/dd52e382-0a74-42cc-9ea9-15ca16cf1174 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:35:56 +0000 2221 no full What is The New Diversity Podcast, and Why Release it Now? -ep. 1 What is The New Diversity Podcast, and Why Release it Now? -ep. 1 Michael Shawn Carbaugh II In this introductory episode, Michael Shawn breaks down the purpose, mission, and key objectives of the New Diversity Podcast. Plus we'll here from a special guest, Can Y to help form our thoughts.

]]> <p>In this introductory episode, Michael Shawn breaks down the purpose, mission, and key objectives of the New Diversity Podcast. Plus we&#39;ll here from a special guest, Can Y to help form our thoughts.</p> 2c71ebd5-1246-4921-90ec-e13d534f6d11 https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/d7690cf7-9c9a-48f1-8419-797d5c706e19 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:59:42 +0000 2279 no trailer The New Diversity Podcast Trailer! The New Diversity Podcast Trailer! Michael Shawn Carbaugh II Welcome to the New Diversity Podcast, a podcast where we interview people in our state who represent all levels of diversity. We’re talking race, sex, gender, and ethnicity; but we’re not stopping there. At the end of the day, every single person has a unique culture that influences their unique voice. And, here at the New Diversity Podcast, we believe that each voice matters! So join us as we become better humans by listening to one another, learning to understand the other, humanizing each of our neighbors, and enjoying all of our cultures! 

]]> <p>Welcome to the New Diversity Podcast, a podcast where we interview people in our state who represent all levels of diversity. We’re talking race, sex, gender, and ethnicity; but we’re not stopping there. At the end of the day, every single person has a unique culture that influences their unique voice. And, here at the New Diversity Podcast, we believe that each voice matters! So join us as we become better humans by listening to one another, learning to understand the other, humanizing each of our neighbors, and enjoying all of our cultures! </p> cfbd25ec-f6ae-456b-b377-6daa483b3f1e https://redcircle.com/shows/9049636a-060f-4cdb-ad6a-7076b64cd7b3/episodes/29c0d313-5e3a-4705-be07-346ca19a8690 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:40:25 +0000 119 no