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What Are Emotionally Intelligent Creative Spaces? with Zena Collins
Zena Collins believes emotional intelligence isn’t a soft skill; it’s a necessary one, especially in the arts. As one-third of the...

Kira Troilo
7 days ago3 min read
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What Are Brave Creative Spaces? (Using the STAGES Framework)
I know what it takes to make creative spaces braver, healthier, and more sustainable—because I’ve been doing it show after show,...

Kira Troilo
Jun 33 min read
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What Are Trauma-Informed Creative Spaces? with Dr. Jackman
Dr. Charmain Jackman knows what it takes to create safer, healthier spaces in the arts—because she’s been doing it for years. As...

Kira Troilo
May 273 min read
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When a President Attacks a Musical
What happens when a beloved children's musical about a shark who likes sparkles becomes the first artistic casualty of political...

Kira Troilo
May 203 min read
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White House Declares DEI Dead: Here's My Take
How does a DEI consultant navigate the challenging landscape of diversity and inclusion work when it becomes politically charged? What happe

Kira Troilo
Feb 1835 min read
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Let's Get Real: Hard Lessons of 2024
Welcome to the finale of Season 2 of the Inclusive Stages podcast! What a journey it has been this year. Having just started the podcast...

Kira Troilo
Dec 17, 202419 min read
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Communicating Our Feelings Through Stories & Zones with Levi Troilo
We’re doing things a little differently. My son Levi Troilo joins me today for a very special episode of the Inclusive Stages podcast!

Kira Troilo
Dec 10, 202410 min read
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Why Everyone Pays When You Wait To Self-Advocate
I’m always advocating for us to show up in spaces with whatever we've got going on at the moment.

Kira Troilo
Dec 3, 202418 min read
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Solving Big World Problems with Inclusive Storytelling with Julie Ann Crommett
Inclusive storytelling comes in a variety of forms—from books, to the stage, to the screen. But… what role does representation play? What...

Kira Troilo
Nov 26, 202441 min read
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3 Black Women, 3 Takes: Inclusion Work in 2024
Welcome to this special episode of Inclusive Stages, where I'm joined by two of my favorite collaborators and incredible colleagues, Zena...

Kira Troilo
Nov 19, 202420 min read
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