Send us a message SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Nashay Lowe talks with Lila Raouf, an expert in international development and emergency management, to explore the concept of cultural competency. They discuss the importance of cultural humility over mastery, the evolution of understanding cultural competency through personal experiences, and the necessity of curiosity in cross-cultural interactions. The conversation highlights the risks of lacking cultural competency in the U.S. and emphasizes the need for social cohesion. Lila shares insights from her research on refugee education and the potential for positive change in humanitarian work, concluding with a hopeful outlook for the future.Key TakeawaysCultural humility is more important than cultural mastery.Cultural competency should be viewed as a mindset.Personal experiences shape our understanding of cultural competency.Preparation and openness are crucial in research.Curiosity leads to deeper understanding across cultures.Lack of cultural competency risks social cohesion in the U.S.Americans often have a different perspective on cultural norms.There are many ways to approach education and humanitarian work.Cultural competency is essential for effective leadership.Hope exists for positive change in humanitarian efforts. Support the showThis episode may include brief sponsor messages that help support the show. For an ad-free listening experience, consider subscribing to The Resolution Room. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2471266/subscribe Please also Follow, Share, Rate, and Review us on your favorite platform! 🫶🏾 https://ratethispodcast.com/resolutionroom To bring a conversation like this to your stage, please visit https://forms.gle/XineBr3err9W1HD49 Want to talk with me 1:1? Visit: intro.co/NashayLowe Shop at The Mind Shop and explore our collection designed to carry the spirit of The Resolution Room into everyday life. https://lowe-insights-mind-shop.fourthwall.com/ And if you just want to say thank you in a simple way, you can always buy me a coffee—every gesture helps keep this space going. https://buymeacoffee.com/resolutionroom Theme music credit: https://uppbeat.io/t/aavirall/soft-waves-forming License code: YHLX3CWSWGWNCJZT