Best 904WARD Podcasts (2026)

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Leadership in Transition: A Conversation Between CEOs 45:53

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In this episode of 4WARD Together, Dr. Audrieanna Burgin sits down with Dr. Kimberly Allen to explore the evolution of leadership, the challenges of transition, and the lasting impact of DEI in our communities. As the most recent CEO of 904WARD, Dr. Allen helped guide the organization through transformative growth, deepening its community partnersh…

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How Employers Can Support Better Mental Health 27:20

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Join us in the final episode of Season 2. This week on The Business of Race Podcast, Domonique Jones, the CEO of Step-By-Step 4 Help, joins us. Join us for a conversation about how employers can support better mental health.v Remember to like and subscribe to stay up to date with the podcast. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtree…

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Diversity & Inclusion in Marketing 40:30

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, Liz Klein, a marketing executive in Northeast Florida, joins us. Join us for a conversation about diversity and inclusion in marketing. Remember to like and subscribe to stay up to date with the podcast. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Funding Nonprofits with an Uphill Battle 37:03

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, Tina Wirth, the founder of Wirth Works, and Lorin Thies, the Director of Development for 904WARD, join us. Join us for a conversation about funding nonprofits During an uphill battle. Remember to like and subscribe to stay up to date with the podcast. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtree…

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The North Face DEI Discount: A Case Study 34:08

1+ y ago34:08

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Deirdre Conner, 904WARD Board Member and the founder/CEO of Ripple Effect and Story Telling. Join us as we dive deeply into North Face and its DEI Survey. Remember to like and subscribe to stay up to date with the podcast. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtree…

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How to Handle Racial Missteps from a PR Perspective 43:38

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Charlene Jones, the Senior Marketing Account Director at Point Taken. Join us for a conversation about handling racial missteps from a Public Relations perspective. Target Walmart H&M Remember to like and subscribe to stay up to date with the podcast. Support the show https://bit.ly/904war…

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Access to Well-Being with an Equity Lens 36:46

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Nicole Ham and Kristin Murray, the Executive Director and Marketing & Engagement Lead at Blue Zones Project: Jacksonville. Join us for a conversation about providing access to well-being using an equity lens. Remember to like and subscribe to stay up to date with the podcast. Support the s…

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Recruiting Underrepresented Talent in Overrepresented Fields 29:14

2y ago29:14

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Paul McFadden, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and inclusion at JEA. Join us for a conversation about recruiting underrepresented talent in overrepresented fields as Paul shares that JEA is an approach to creating a diverse work environment. Remember to like and subscribe to stay up to …

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Advice for Women of Color to Advance 35:14

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This week on The Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Melissa Fulmore Hardwick, the Chief Information Officer at CSI Companies. Join us during the last week of Women's History Month for a conversation full of advice for women of color on advancing professionally and personally. Remember to like and subscribe to stay up to date with the podcas…

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How Employers Can Address Food Insecurity 24:19

2y ago24:19

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Welcome back to the Conference Room. This week on the Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Laureen Husband, the VP of Policy and Community Engagement for Feeding NEFL. Join us for a conversation about the importance of addressing food insecurities as an employee. Remember to leave a comment, like, and subscribe. #BusinessPodcast #Food #FoodIn…

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Why You Should Hire Returning Citizens 39:08

2y ago39:08

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Welcome back to the Conference Room. This week on the Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Shawn Davis and Ken McCoy from Operation New Hope. Join us for a conversation about the importance of hiring returning citizens. Remember to leave a comment, like, and subscribe. #BusinessPodcast #Workforce #ReturningCitizens Support the show https://bi…

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Supporting Continuing Education for Veterans 18:42

2y ago18:42

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Welcome back to the Conference Room. This week on the Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Myisha De Nose, the Director of Program Development, TRIO Veterans Services at FSCJ. Join us and Myisha for a conversation about supporting continuing education for veterans. Remember to leave a comment, like, and subscribe. #BusinessPodcast #Education …

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Tips, Tricks and Traps for Entrepreneurs 31:18

2y ago31:18

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Welcome back to the Conference Room. This week on the Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Darian 'Jack' Jackson, Founder/CEO of Dapper D's Cigars. Join us and Jack for a conversation about entrepreneurship and the traps new entrepreneurs should look to avoid. Remember to leave a comment, like, and subscribe. #BusinessPodcast #Cigars #Entrepr…

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Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Employees 55:57

2y ago55:57

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Welcome back to The Conference Room! This week, we are joined by Cindy Watson and Raven Winehouse from JASMYN as we delve into a conversation about Inclusion for LGBTQ+ Employees. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe to be reminded whenever new episodes are released. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtree…

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How Corporations Can Support Home Ownership 31:30

2y ago31:30

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Welcome back to The Conference Room! This week, we are joined by Dr. Irvin PeDro Cohen, Executive Director of LISC Jacksonville, as we delve into a conversation about How Corporations Can Support Home Ownership. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe to be reminded whenever new episodes are released. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtree…

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Addressing DEI Issues When It's Unpopular 48:26

2y ago48:26

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Welcome back to The Conference Room! This week, we are joined by Rochelle Bailey Price, DBA, a DEI&B Professional, as we delve into a conversation about Addressing DEI Issues When It's Unpopular. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe to be reminded whenever new episodes are released. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtree…

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How Community Engagement Can Address Equity & Inclusion 42:07

2y ago42:07

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Welcome back to The Conference Room! This week, we are joined by Jacqueline Johnson, a Community Management Professional at Humana, as we delve into a conversation about how Community engagement can address equity and inclusion. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe to be reminded whenever new episodes are released. Support the show https://bit.…

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Creating an HR Process that Promotes Diversity and Inclusion 40:43

2y ago40:43

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Welcome back to The Conference Room! This week, we are joined by Kawanza Humphrey, the chief human resources officer at VyStar Credit Union, as we delve into a conversation around HR Processes that promote diversity and Inclusion. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe to be reminded whenever new episodes are released. Support the show https://bi…

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All DEI Trainings Are Not Created Equally 39:46

2y ago39:46

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Welcome back to The Conference Room! We are again joined by Dr. Kimberly Allen, the CEO of 904WARD, as we delve into a conversation around DEI Training, its importance, and how they differ. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe to be reminded whenever new episodes are released. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtree…

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Building a DEI Culture in Teams and Organizations 34:50

2y ago34:50

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Welcome to The Conference Room! This week, we are joined by Lori Smith, the Chief Human Resources Officer for Community First Credit Union! Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Let's Not Create Problems Where There Aren't Any 29:58

2y ago29:58

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Welcome back to The Conference Room! We are excited to be joined by Dr. Kimberly Allen, CEO of 904WARD, as we open season two with some letters from the Mail Room! Remember to comment, like, and subscribe to be reminded when new episodes premiere! Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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The Mailroom 40:33

2+ y ago40:33

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Welcome back to The Business of Race Podcast. In this season one finale, we take a trip to the mailroom to answer listeners' questions. We are joined this week by Tina Wirth and 904WARD CEO, Dr. Kimberly Allen Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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The Impact of Creating an Inclusive Environment 43:26

2+ y ago43:26

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Welcome back to the conference room. This week we are joined by Sunny Gettinger, an original 904WARD volunteer and DEIB advocate. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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How To Address Racist Employees 42:39

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We are back in the conference room, and this week we are joined by Kolanda Douglas, Director Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity at Mayo Clinic. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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The Impacts, Realities, and Actualities of HB7 44:43

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Welcome back to the conference room. This week we are joined by DeWayne Anderson as we delve into a conversation about the impacts, realities, and actualities of HB7 - The Stop Woke Act implemented in Florida. DeWayne spent several years in the DEI&B space as an employee of two state universities in Florida and has first-hand experience with how th…

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The Importance of Workforce Development 43:40

2+ y ago43:40

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We are back in the conference room this week, and Dr. Maira Martelo, Community Activator, Disruptor, and Change Agent, join us. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Recruiting in the Latino Community 46:22

2+ y ago46:22

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Welcome back to the conference room! This week we are joined by Robert Edwards, the director of health programs for the Hispanic Federation. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Developing BIPOC Small Businesses 40:17

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Welcome back to the conference room! This week we are joined by Ronnie King, a small BIPOC business owner in Jacksonville, FL. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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The Importance of Medicaid Expansion 36:30

3y ago36:30

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Welcome back to the conference room. This week we are joined by Kevin Cho and Alison Yager to discuss Medicaid Expansion. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Supporting Immigrant Workers 52:14

3y ago52:14

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Welcome back to the conference room. This week we are joined by Andrea Reyes, Owner & Attorney of Reyes Legal, PLLC. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Discrimination in the Medical Field 51:10

3y ago51:10

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We are back on a conference call this week, joined by Tiffanie Peneta, an educator with decades of healthcare experience. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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The C.R.O.W.N. Act 31:41

3y ago31:41

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This week, we are in the conference room with 904WARD CEO Dr. Kimberly Allen, as we discuss the C.R.O.W.N. Act. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Importance of Diverse Executive Leadership 1:01:40

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Welcome back to the conference room. This week we are on a conference call with Dorien Nuñez, principal and co-founder of OMNI Research Group, to discuss diverse executive leadership. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Building a Diverse Team 32:31

3y ago32:31

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Welcome back to the Conference Room! This week we are in Tampa, Florida, talking to our friends from City Year Jax! Executive Director Allishia Bauman, Director of Learning and Development Jazmin Miller, and Director of Impact Quintin Griffin. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Sponsors Vs. Mentors 57:14

3y ago57:14

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Welcome back to the Conference Room! This week we are in Tampa, Florida, talking to Rebecca J. Watson, the CEO of Limitless Leaders Inc. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Working with BIPOC Owned Businesses 22:38

3y ago22:38

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Welcome to the conference room! This week we are joined by Meralis T. Hood, the CEO of Entrepreneurship for All. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Addressing Health Disparities in the Workplace 32:02

3y ago32:02

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Welcome back to The Boardroom! This week we are joined by Dr. Tice, the VP of Medical Affairs and Chief Health Equity Officer Guidewell/Florida Blue. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Implicit Bias In The Workplace 39:40

3y ago39:40

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This week we are back in the conference room, joined by Dr. Tammy L Hodo from All Things Diverse! Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Workforce Development As A Means To Address Poverty 38:28

3y ago38:28

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This week we are joined by Mike Sutton, the President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Pinellas and West Pasco counties, and Mike Jalazo, CEO of the Pinellas Ex-offender Re-entry Coalition to discuss Workforce Development As A Means To Address Property. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Racial Trauma in the Work Place 40:46

3y ago40:46

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Welcome back to the conference room! This week we are joined by Dr. Richmond Wynn, vice president, chief diversity officer at the University of North Florida, to have an in-depth conversation about Racial Trauma in the Work Place! Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Community Action Stops Abuse 30:29

3y ago30:29

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Happy New Year, and welcome back to the Conference Room. This week we are joined by Lariana Forsythe, the CEO of CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse), to talk about identifying abuse and steps you can take to provide support as an employer. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe, so you don't miss any upcoming episodes in 2023! Support the show ht…

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Avoiding the Diversity Checkbox 39:02

3y ago39:02

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Welcome back to The Conference Room. This week we are joined by 904WARD's Board Vice Chairwoman and communications professional, Deirdre Conner. Join us as we delve into an informative discussion on avoiding the diversity checkbox. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Cultural Competencies in the Work Place! 45:47

3y ago45:47

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This week we stepped outside the Conference Room and took a trip to sunny Tampa, Florida. This week we're pleased to have a conversation with BeverlyAnn Foster, an Adjunct Communications Professor at the University of Tampa. Christopher Johnson, the Senior Social Responsibility for The Mosaic Company, also joins us. Remember to like, comment, and s…

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Developing Leaders of Color 39:29

3y ago39:29

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Welcome back to the Conference Room. This week we are joined by the CEO of Leadership Jacksonville, Gracie Simendinger, as we have a conversation about developing leaders of color. For more information about Leadership Jacksonville, visit: https://www.leadershipjax.org/ Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtree…

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Two Years After George Floyd: Where Does Corporate Social Responsibility Stand 34:42

3y ago34:42

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Welcome back to the Conference Room! This week we are joined by Tom Caron as we discuss the current landscape of CSR. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Addressing the Social Determinants of Health In The Workplace 46:40

3y ago46:40

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This week in the Conference Room, we are joined by Dr. Atiya Abdelmalik as we discuss why jobs should address social determinants of health in the workplace. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Bring Yourself To Work, But Don't Come Naked! 27:54

3y ago27:54

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This week we are joined by Tina Wirth, a non-profit consultant in the Northeast Florida region. Join us as we have a conversation on what it truly means to bring your whole self to work and what employers can do to support their employees. Support the show https://bit.ly/904wardtreeBy 904WARD

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Promoting Civic Engagement in the Workplace 37:44

3y ago37:44

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Welcome to The Business of Race Podcast where we discuss issues of race and racism, how it impacts business, and what organizations can do to create a better environment for everyone. This week we are joined by 904WARD CEO Dr. Kimberly Allen and 904WARD Board Member Tracy Tousey for a discussion about how employees can promote civic engagement with…