Tips from Relando

In this space, you will be able to read about any tips I have or lessons I’ve learned about working for diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice. I will also share any resources that I come across that I feel can be helpful to others who wish to take up this work.

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How Storytelling and Dialogue Transform Social Work: My Interview with The Critical Social Worker Podcast

  • January 29, 2026

I recently talked with Professor Christian Ace Stettler, host of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast. I shared some of the early experiences that led me to social work and inform my belief in using education as a tool for liberation, I talked about my introduction to intergroup dialogue facilitation, and experiences with teaching it to others since 2013, the experiences that led to the creation of my blog and podcast: Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian, which would later evolve into my current work with Social Justice Origin Stories, and more.

The word ‘critical’ is in the show’s title, and I also appreciated having space to sound off on the current state of the profession and my thoughts on a path forward, including addressing serious barriers to full participation in the field.

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What Social Justice Really Means

  • February 10, 2025

Mia Henry, founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, explains the essence of social justice work and the importance of working toward a world where identity does not determine our access to power, resources, and justice.

With all the attacks and intentional misunderstandings of what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion represent, Mia’s teachings in this clip offer some much-needed grounding.

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Join me at Social Justice Origin Stories

  • October 9, 2024

I’m excited to let you know about my latest project, Social Justice Origin Stories. Social Justice Origin Stories is a storytelling project that highlights personal stories and defining moments that have inspired individuals and organizations to labor for equity and social justice. Through truth-telling: the honest sharing of their experiences, storytellers teach us about themselves, enabling us to learn more about ourselves and our world through their stories.