Deconstructing DEI with Lily Zheng

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategist, consultant, and author Lily Zheng reminds us that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are outcomes, not intentions. They return to the podcast to brainstorm how to turn our good intentions into action, impact, and measurable outcomes that benefit everyone, especially marginalized groups disadvantaged and disenfranchised by our current systems. In this…

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Lily Zheng on DEI without the performative fluff

Companies purport to care about DEI, but when it comes to their commitments on racial equity and gender parity, they often come up short. In their new book, “DEI Deconstructed: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Doing the Work and Doing it Right,” Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategist and consultant Lily Zheng claims that organizations have been…

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Minda Harts on the importance of trust

Why return to normal when we can (and should) go for better? Workplace equity consultant and author Minda Harts returns to the podcast to talk about why we can’t rebuild a better workplace if we’re not anchoring everything in trust. And why transparency is a must. Companies and leaders often talk about diversity, equity, and…

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Creating young allies with Minda Harts

In her third book, “You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls’ Guide to Finding Your Voice,” author and workplace equity consultant Minda Harts shares her insights and tools for finding the unique path to success with young readers (and adults). (Hint: Success isn’t magical, but Harts says girls already have all the…

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What is a male ally with Jeanette Thebeau

The number of women advancing in leadership roles isn’t changing. One reason is that a key part of the equation is often missing – men. Many corporate gender initiatives focus on changing women – how to gain confidence, take a seat at the table, negotiate for themselves, and be heard. While these skills are important…

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Benchmarking allyship in action with Jeanette Thebeau

Most men don’t know that their behavior is less than ideal or supportive of their women co-workers. Understanding what allyship is and living it is foundational to establishing equitable workplaces for women and other marginalized or underrepresented groups in organizations today. Jeanette Thebeau, Chief Acceleration Officer, Integrating Women Leaders Foundation, discusses the first nationally-focused study…

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Empowering Differences with Ashley T Brundage

Each year in November, people and organizations participate in Transgender Awareness Week (and Month) to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address issues members of the community face. Our guest, leadership and empowerment expert and author, Ashley T Brundage, joins us to talk about how you can be an ally to the transgender…

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Corporate impact and social change making with Ali Hartman

Did you know that 100% of Fortune 100 companies have public commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and 76% of Fortune 100 companies have climate plans and goals for 2030? These commitments may have been unthinkable several years ago but today they are a reality. Our guest, Ali Hartman, Head of responsible investment at…

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Ali Hartman on the power of compound change

The world is never going to get less complex than it is right now. Ali Hartman, Head of responsible investment at Tiger Global Impact Ventures, a lifelong change maker who has found her purpose at the intersection of profit and purpose, joins the podcast to discuss creating meaningful, lasting change. Today’s conversation focuses on environmental,…

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Disability: Part of the Equity Equation with Catarina Rivera

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) takes place annually in October. The purpose of NDEAM is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. Catarina Rivera, @blindishlatina, disability stigma smasher and consultant, joins the podcast to talk about how leaders and organizations can be more…

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