The [Inclusion] Conversation - Celebrating AANHPIHM with Patrick Armstrong

Welcome to The [Inclusion] Conversation Podcast!

Today we hear from our host, Grace Yung Foster and our guest, Patrick Armstrong, Podcaster, Emcee, and Host of Conversation Piece. In this episode we honor the intersection of our identities and experiences, and the privilege we carry as storytellers.

This podcast dives into the world of work, careers, and life for Adoptees, Foster Care Alumni, our allies, parents, child welfare professionals, policy experts, and all within the Adoptee and Foster's orbit.

Patrick Armstrong is in the business of connection: connecting with people and connecting the dots in our stories. He is known as the host of the award-winning podcasts Conversation Piece and The Janchi Show, and working with various clients across Indiana including The Indianapolis Colts, Purdue University, and Indy Design Week.

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In this episode, we cover:

AANHPIHM (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month)

The transracial Adoptee experience as an Asian person

Indianapolis and how Patrick is leaning into community there, and building a special community

The privilege of storytelling

Podcasting, community, and the future of Patrick’s work

Patrick’s Links:

https://conversationpiecepod.com

@patrickintheworld

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickintheworld/

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Our executive producer is Grace Yung Foster. This show is brought to you by The Inclusion Initiative Media Studio.