The Gravity of Power (with Leila Rao)

About this episode

Nicole Cloutier interviews Leila Rao about the concept of power and its impact on various aspects of life.

Oh, hello to you Potent Poets, Luring Linguists, and Vigorous Verbivores. In this episode, Nicole sits down with the founder of Cultural Cartography, Leila Rao, to discuss power . From its centuries-old household roots to the unseen ways it shapes our relationships, our workplaces, and how we view ourselves. So cancel that “power lunch,” pass out the coffee, and let’s defy gravity as we define power . Further Research You can find Leila Rao on her LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mappedbyleila As always, you can reach the team at itsallpoetry.podcast@gmail.com

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Cloutier

Guest: Leila Rao

Topics covered

• power
• relationships
• workplace dynamics
• self-perception
• cultural influence

Keywords

• power
• relationships
• workplace
• self-view
• Cultural Cartography
• Leila Rao
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cultural Cartography

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