In this week’s episode of The Delicious Story, we talked to coach, speaker and diversity expert Claudia Schabel of Schabel Solutions. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, for over two decades Schabel has consulted companies and organizations in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competency.
Claudia’s country of origin is Brazil, so naturally, I asked her to indulge us with her experiences of traditional Brazilian BBQ. Just listening to her fond memories of a typical family gathering with meats sizzling on the grill in the background was mouth watering.
If you’re a fan of beans and rice, you’ll find Claudia’s description of the plates she remembers eating as a child inviting, too. Although we didn’t get Claudia’s recipe for this staple served twice daily in most Brazillian homes, here is a recipe from Skinny Taste that will work to give you a sample of the experience.
In between considering salty, tender grilled meats, rice and beans and her favorite cheese bread recipe, Claudia shared wise insights about the topic of diversity. These days, perhaps more than ever, we are looking within our organizations wondering if the people within are accepting of differences and working well to bring everyone into the fold.