The Lonely Edges

Di Ciruolo: The Lonely Edges of the Foster Care System

February 20, 2023 Christina Frei Season 2 Episode 21
Di Ciruolo: The Lonely Edges of the Foster Care System
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The Lonely Edges
Di Ciruolo: The Lonely Edges of the Foster Care System
Feb 20, 2023 Season 2 Episode 21
Christina Frei

Topics:

  • Why Di was placed in foster care. 
  • What abuse she endured at different ages
  • How other adults handled her situation
  • The costs of living with a narcissist
  • How she coped – the importance of reading books
  • When it finally all changed 
  • What needed to happen for her to finally live. 
  • What caused her to write her book, Indomitable
  • What it’s been like being a mother herself

Bio
Di Ciruolo is a Boston based DEIB leader in tech with 10 years experience in People Ops management/leadership and 7+ years in DEIB specifically. She teaches companies how to build inclusive culture and workspaces where employees can bring their whole selves to work. She advises leadership, boards and C-teams on best practices for getting off the sidelines and into the conversation for equality in their workplace and their communities. 

Her new book, Indomitable is a true story of foster care survival. With intentional wit and a healthy amount of self-reflection, Di Ciruolo invites explorers to find the places they can relate to while finding footing on the rungs to healing. Ciruolo shines a light on inner trauma by offering encouragement and guidance for survivors and those who seek to support them.

Links:
Di's Website
Di's Facebook Page
Di's LinkedIn Profile

Christina's Links:
Your Beautiful Lonely Edges


Show Notes

Topics:

  • Why Di was placed in foster care. 
  • What abuse she endured at different ages
  • How other adults handled her situation
  • The costs of living with a narcissist
  • How she coped – the importance of reading books
  • When it finally all changed 
  • What needed to happen for her to finally live. 
  • What caused her to write her book, Indomitable
  • What it’s been like being a mother herself

Bio
Di Ciruolo is a Boston based DEIB leader in tech with 10 years experience in People Ops management/leadership and 7+ years in DEIB specifically. She teaches companies how to build inclusive culture and workspaces where employees can bring their whole selves to work. She advises leadership, boards and C-teams on best practices for getting off the sidelines and into the conversation for equality in their workplace and their communities. 

Her new book, Indomitable is a true story of foster care survival. With intentional wit and a healthy amount of self-reflection, Di Ciruolo invites explorers to find the places they can relate to while finding footing on the rungs to healing. Ciruolo shines a light on inner trauma by offering encouragement and guidance for survivors and those who seek to support them.

Links:
Di's Website
Di's Facebook Page
Di's LinkedIn Profile

Christina's Links:
Your Beautiful Lonely Edges