Best Techinclusion Podcasts (2025)

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How AI Impacts Biases & Inequities In The Workplace With Kieran Snyder 47:31

2y ago47:31

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How does generative AI impact teams? And what can we do to mitigate the impact of biased AI? In Episode 132, Kieran Snyder, Co-Founder and CEO at Textio, joins Melinda in an insightful discussion about the impact of AI on workplace biases and inequities. They explore the potential harm and social biases perpetuated by generative AI, and look closel…

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The Power Of Touch & The Black Brute Narrative In The Workplace With Aaron Johnson 45:50

2y ago45:50

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What is holistic resistance? How can we practice it to break historical narratives and challenge oppression in the workplace? In Episode 131, Aaron Johnson, Professional Speaker at The CUT, joins Melinda in an honest conversation on the power of touch and the Black brute narrative in the workplace. They explore holistic resistance as a response to …

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Navigating Politics In The Workplace With Cari Guittard 56:03

2y ago56:03

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What exactly is political intelligence? And why is it important to have in the workplace? In Episode 130, Cari Guittard, Chief Strategy Officer & Partner at ChangeX & purposewerx and Leadership Professor at Hult International Business School, joins Melinda in a conversation around the constructive approach to addressing politics within the workplac…

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Designing Anti-Oppressive Products & Services With Sandra Camacho 46:34

2y ago46:34

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What are the key principles of inclusive design? How can we use those principles to create equitable and anti-oppressive products and services? In Episode 129, Sandra Camacho, Inclusive Design Consultant, Educator & Strategist at Sandra By Design, joins Melinda in an informative discussion on techniques for designing anti-oppressive products & serv…

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Using Humor & Empowerment To Improve Inclusion With Karith Foster 38:42

2y ago38:42

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What is conscious empathy? How can humor help engage people in DEI efforts? In Episode 128, Karith Foster, CEO, Co-Founder, Author, Humorist & DEI Consultant at Inversity Solutions, joins Melinda in a conversation about using humor and empowerment to improve inclusion. They discuss how we can practice conscious empathy to expand our understanding o…

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Unlocking The Beauty Of Belonging With Ritu Bhasin 49:53

2y ago49:53

49:53

What’s the difference between social power and personal power? And how is our personal power tied to our sense of belonging? In Episode 127, Ritu Bhasin, Belonging and Leadership Speaker, Consultant, Author, and Expert at bhasin consulting inc., joins Melinda in an insightful conversation on unlocking the beauty of belonging. Drawing from Ritu’s bo…

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How To Encourage Men To Be Better Allies With Brian Boche 44:17

2y ago44:17

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How can male allies help cultivate a supportive workplace environment? And what does it look like to build a male allyship program? In Episode 126, Brian Boche, Solution Architect at Boche Networks, joins Melinda in an empowering conversation around strategies for encouraging men to become better allies. Brian delves into his allyship journey and s…

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How To Address Workplace Bullying With Megan Carle 49:35

2y ago49:35

49:35

In Episode 125, Megan Carle, Author and Consultant at Carle Consulting, joins Melinda in an insightful conversation on ways to address workplace bullying. They draw from Megan’s book, WALK AWAY TO WIN: A Playbook to Combat Workplace Bullying (McGraw Hill), to discuss various forms of workplace bullying and how to recognize and respond to these harm…

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Changing Workplace Cultures: From Planning To Execution With Marissa Andrada 52:55

2y ago52:55

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When is cultural transformation crucial for teams and organizations? What can leaders do to empower people in times of change? In Episode 124, Marissa Andrada, Culture Master & Kindness Catalyst, joins Melinda in a solution-focused discussion on transforming workplace cultures. Marissa draws from her experience in planning and executing culture cha…

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Exploring The Neuroscience Of Ethical Leadership With Ellen Petry Leanse 49:48

2y ago49:48

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How does a lack of diversity limit one's cognitive potential? What steps can leaders take to cultivate radical equality and belonging? In Episode 123, Ellen Petry Leanse, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host of The Brain and Beyond, joins Melinda in a thought-provoking conversation about the neuroscience behind ethical leadership. They explore how you…

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Doing Equity Work As A Marginalized Changemaker With Cory Ervin-Stewart 44:29

2y ago44:29

44:29

What does it take to maintain confidence and resilience while engaging in equity work? How can self-grace and allyship help underrepresented changemakers? In Episode 122, Cory Ervin-Stewart, Founder and CEO of Stewart Consulting and Management, LLC, joins Melinda in a candid conversation on navigating the challenges of equity work as a marginalized…

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Managing Cultural Change In The Workplace With Toby Mildon 42:15

2y ago42:15

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What are the strategies for managing cultural change? How can we measure the impact? And what are the emerging trends that may have an influence? In EP121, Toby Mildon, Founder & Director of Mildon, joins Melinda in an action-oriented discussion on creating organizational culture change. They explore various change management models and strategic f…

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How Change Catalyst Became Empovia 46:11

2y ago46:11

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What does 10 years of work in DEI look like? How do you transform an industry? And why is Change Catalyst changing to Empovia? In episode 120, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) and Wayne Sutton, Co-Founder & Advisor of Empovia, kick off season 10 with a reflective conversation on a decade of DEI work across v…

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How To Empower Agents Of Change With Natalia Villalobos 46:45

2y ago46:45

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In Episode 119, Natalia Villalobos, VP of Inclusion at The New York Times, joins Melinda in a transformative discussion on ways to empower individuals to be agents of change within organizations. They delve into the importance of active listening and learning about the workplace culture to understand the change model before taking action. They expl…

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Reinventing Leadership As An Intersectional Ally With Nina Simons 46:29

2y ago46:29

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In Episode 118, Nina Simons, Co-Founder & Chief Relationship Strategist at Bioneers, joins Melinda in an honest conversation about ways to reinvent leadership by embracing intersectional allyship. They draw from Nina’s book, Nature, Culture & the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership, and explore how women from diverse backgrounds possess unique t…

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Bridging The Generational Divide With Dima Ghawi 44:28

2y ago44:28

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In Episode 117, Dima Ghawi, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Influencer at Dima Ghawi, LLC, joins Melinda in an informative discussion on how to bridge the generational divide in the workplace. They explore the four main generations in the American workforce, what motivates employees from different generations, and why organizations should recogniz…

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Fostering Inclusive Conversations At Work With David Glasgow 36:03

2y ago36:03

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In Episode 116, David Glasgow, Executive Director of the New York University Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, joins Melinda in an enlightening discussion on how to have inclusive conversations about identity in the workplace. They explore key skills for having identity conversations, such as adopting a growth mindset and ackn…

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Black History: Past, Present, & Future 38:53

2y ago38:53

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In Episode 115, Melinda shares talks from previous Empovia events made by Black leaders Daisy Ozim, Angel Acosta, and Ashantè Fray that tackle the impact of Black history on our present and future. At Tech Inclusion 2019, Daisy discusses the long-term impacts of intergenerational trauma and how it is perpetuated through technology. She dives into 1…

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Closing The Gender Wage Gap With Claudia Miller 39:15

2y ago39:15

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In Episode 114, Claudia Miller, Career Coach at Claudia T. Miller, LLC, joins Melinda in an empowering conversation about strategies and guidelines we can all implement to help close the gender wage gap. They explore mindset shifts and techniques that underrepresented identities can use to build confidence and better negotiate what they are worth. …

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Building Global Inclusion Through Community With Gabriela de Queiroz 43:08

2y ago43:08

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In Episode 113, Gabriela de Queiroz, Principal Cloud Advocate Manager at Microsoft, joins Melinda in an impactful discussion on building global inclusion through community. They dive into the importance of building inclusive communities to address the global gap in access and opportunity. They discuss how people can start to advocate for social cha…

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Driving LGBTQIA+ Workplace Equity & Inclusion With Nick Alm 46:48

2y ago46:48

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In Episode 112, Nick Alm, Founder and Godx of Mossier, joins Melinda in an informative discussion about the key trends that drive LGBTQIA+ workplace equity and inclusion. They look into challenges around policies and procedures for transgender and nonbinary inclusion. They discuss how companies can take action to improve their DEI initiatives throu…

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Redefining Professionalism With Pabel Martinez 37:34

2+ y ago37:34

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In Episode 111, Pabel Martinez, Founder and CEO of Plurawl, joins Melinda in a discussion on redefining professionalism so people can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. They explore how biases around professionalism move individuals to mask their identities and “code-switch”’ to assimilate into another culture. They look into the differ…

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Paving A Pathway To Success For Underestimated Leaders With Donald Thompson 39:37

2+ y ago39:37

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In Episode 110, Donald Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of The Diversity Movement, joins Melinda in an enriching conversation about how underestimated leaders can pave a pathway to success. Donald shares his successful journey overcoming adversities as an underestimated leader and how his path can help leaders create access and opportunity for marginal…

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Everyone's Role In Creating Accessible Communities With Sunday Parker 39:00

2+ y ago39:00

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In Episode 109, Sunday Parker, Access Technology Program Manager at Microsoft, joins Melinda in a conversation about everyone’s role in creating accessible and inclusive communities for people with disabilities. Sunday describes what physical and digital accessibility look like and the importance of continuing to incorporate digital accessibility i…

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Understanding The Changing Landscape Of DEI Work With Dax-Devlon Ross 49:41

2+ y ago49:41

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In Episode 108, our final episode of Season 8, Dax-Devlon Ross, Founder / Principal of Dax-Dev and Third Settlements, joins Melinda in a reflective conversation about the changing landscape of DEI work over the years. They look into systemic shifts in communities and organizations, including the pushback to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.…

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Interrupting Microaggressions For LGBTQIA+ Colleagues 37:57

2+ y ago37:57

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In Episode 107, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia, shares a short talk based on her Out & Equal Workplace Summit session with our friends at Qualcomm on “Interrupting Microaggressions: Workplace Interventions for Calling People In.” In this workshop, Melinda shares how we can call each other in to interrupt microaggressions experienced…

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Ways To Address Interpersonal Conflict At Work With Lisa Gelobter 46:52

2+ y ago46:52

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In Episode 106, Lisa Gelobter, CEO of tEQuitable, joins Melinda in a discussion on ways to address interpersonal conflict in the workplace. They discuss the true costs and consequences of interpersonal conflicts for an organization. Lisa shares an open-ended question framework tEQuitable uses in their process that can help us all create constructiv…

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Finding Your Power To Create Systemic Change With Lily Zheng 48:11

2+ y ago48:11

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In Episode 105, Lily Zheng, Consultant at Zheng Consulting, joins Melinda in a discussion on how we can use our power to create real systemic change around diversity, equity, and inclusion. They explore different types of power and practical ways we can build movements that address inequities in the workplace. They also discuss the importance of tr…

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How To Be An Ally For Muslim Colleagues With Rahimeh Ramezany 47:39

2+ y ago47:39

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In Episode 104, Rahimeh Ramezany, DEI Practitioner & Founder of Rahimeh Ramezany Consulting, joins Melinda in a discussion on how to be better allies for Muslim colleagues. They dive into the importance of addressing intersectionality in the workplace when building religious inclusion and how managers can use an intersectional approach to establish…

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How To Be An Ally In A Startup 45:21

2+ y ago45:21

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In Episode 103 (recorded live), Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), joins Paula Quintana, Senior Analyst, for High Alpha Innovation’s Satellite Series event on “How to Be an Ally.” In this fireside chat, Melinda shares how we can start our journey as allies to drive a more inclusive and equitable culture in a …

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Transforming Our Workplaces Through Emotional Justice With Esther A. Armah 45:49

2+ y ago45:49

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In Episode 102, Esther A. Armah, CEO of The Armah Institute of Emotional Justice, joins Melinda in a discussion about how Emotional Justice serves as a roadmap for racial healing. This roadmap focuses on the important emotional work all individuals can do to end systemic inequity and help transform our workplaces. They touch on the systems and raci…

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Mindfulness-Based Support For Allyship & Empathy With Rhonda V. Magee 46:20

2+ y ago46:20

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In Episode 101, Rhonda V. Magee, Professor of Law at the University of San Francisco, joins Melinda in a conversation about the practice of mindfulness as a way to build sustainability into allyship and empathy. They look into ways we can deepen our mindfulness to support ourselves through healing intergenerational trauma. They explore how to be be…

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Creating True Disability Inclusion In The Workplace 51:34

2+ y ago51:34

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In Episode 100 (recorded live), Melinda is joined by an incredible panel of disability advocates and experts to discuss how individuals and employee resource groups (ERGs) can drive important conversations and actions that create true disability inclusion in the workplace. Catarina Rivera and John Marble share how managers can build inclusive team …

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Building Psychological Safety And Trust On Teams With Amy Edmondson 37:10

2+ y ago37:10

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In Episode 99, Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, joins Melinda to discuss how leaders can build psychological safety and trust on their teams. They explore the benefits of a psychologically safe workplace, signs that may indicate if a workplace is safe, and how psychological safety enable…

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How To Create Disability Inclusion, Accessibility, & Equity Through Policy With Dr. Victor Pineda 30:32

2+ y ago30:32

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In Episode 98, Dr. Victor Pineda, President & Founder of The Victor Pineda Foundation / World ENABLED, joins Melinda in a discussion on his work to create disability inclusion, accessibility, and equity through a comprehensive and integrated approach to policy. They discuss the importance of thought leadership, culture change, and training programs…

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Creating A Culture Of Belonging For Latina Colleagues 49:45

2+ y ago49:45

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In Episode 97 (recorded live), Melinda is joined by an incredible panel of experts to discuss actionable steps to creating a culture of belonging for Latina colleagues. Gabriela Chavez-Lopez and Maica Gil share meaningful ways to support Latina colleagues by addressing systemic challenges in the workplace and amplifying the voices of Latinas beyond…

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Inclusive Leadership In A Distributed Workforce With Dr. Nika White 38:00

2+ y ago38:00

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In Episode 96, Melinda starts Season 8 with an extensive discussion with Dr. Nika White, President & CEO of Nika White Consulting, about inclusive leadership as a key to building empathy and understanding in a distributed workforce. They explore how to overcome proximity bias in a hybrid workplace, support team members’ well-being, and provide equi…

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How Exclusion & Epigenetics Shape Our Sense Of Belonging With Rajkumari Neogy 39:38

3y ago39:38

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In Episode 95, Rajkumari Neogy, Executive Coach at iBelong, joins Melinda in an in-depth discussion about how exclusion and epigenetics, the study of how behavior and environment can affect the way our genes are expressed and inherited, can impact our sense of belonging. They explore meaningful practices of empathy and representation to address tra…

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Leading Global Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion With Dr. Rohini Anand 44:25

3y ago44:25

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In Episode 94, Melinda speaks with Dr. Rohini Anand, Principal & CEO of Rohini Anand LLC and author of Leading Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Guide for Systemic Change in Multinational Organizations. Dr. Rohini describes her work to advance DEI across different countries and cultures. She addresses some common missteps that global leade…

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Addressing Disability & Intersectionality Across Global Teams 44:30

3y ago44:30

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In Episode 93, Melinda is joined by visionary activists for disability and social justice, Eleanor Lisney and Eddie Ndopu. Throughout the live recording, they discuss the importance of having leaders who cultivate empathy and inclusion for global teams to work better together across different cultures, genders, disabilities, and intersectionalities…

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The Impact Of Surveillance Tech On Marginalized Populations With Lydia X. Z. Brown 41:34

3y ago41:34

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Lydia X. Z. Brown, Policy Counsel for Privacy & Data at the Center for Democracy & Technology, joins Melinda in an enlightening discussion around the impact of surveillance tech on marginalized populations. They address the importance of understanding the threats of surveillance in our daily lives brought on by algorithmic technologies used in educ…

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How Empathic & Highly Sensitive People Can Thrive In The Workplace With Matt Landsiedel 39:35

3y ago39:35

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In Episode 91, Melinda speaks with Matt Landsiedel, Life & Spiritual Coach at Inspired to Be Authentic, about how empathic and highly sensitive people (HSPs) can thrive in the workplace and become some of our strongest leaders. They explore what being "highly sensitive" means, how we can identify individuals with this personality trait, and where t…

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How Venture Capital Impacts Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion In Tech With Katelin Holloway 47:46

3y ago47:46

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In Episode 90, Katelin Holloway, Founding Partner at Seven Seven Six, joins Melinda in an extensive conversation over the role of venture capital in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the tech industry. They explore how the venture ecosystem can evolve to empower a talented and diverse workforce, create new opportunities a…

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Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces For LGBTQIA+ Folks 41:50

3y ago41:50

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In Episode 89, Melinda is joined by an incredible panel of executive coaches and DEI practitioners: Rajkumari Neogy, Valentina Jaramillo, and David Ciocca. Throughout the live recording, they discuss how allies and ERG leaders can be the key drivers for creating psychologically safe workplaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. They explore the science an…

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How To Be An Ally: Key Learnings 39:06

3y ago39:06

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In Episode 88, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerlyChange Catalyst), shares key learnings in a book reading from a few chapters of her book, How to Be an Ally (McGraw-Hill). Drawing inspiration from her own story of experiencing biases and microaggressions in the workplace, Melinda explains how allyship can create positive chang…

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Finding Freedom Through Vulnerability With Kudakwashe Mushaike 14:25

3y ago14:25

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In Episode 87, Kudakwashe Mushaike, Founder of Below The Surface, shares a brief and powerful talk from Empovia's (formerly Change Catalyst) third Icon Summit hosted by Icon Project Founder and Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Co-Founder, Wayne Sutton. In “Finding Freedom Through Vulnerability,” Kudakwashe tells us how authenticity, freedom, and …

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Racial, Ethnic, & Gender Equity In The Global Workplace With Julia Taylor Kennedy 40:55

3y ago40:55

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In Episode 86, Julia Taylor Kennedy, Executive Vice President at Coqual, joins Melinda to discuss key insights from Coqual’s Equity Series that feature insights on racial, ethnic, and gender equity in the global workforce. Julia takes us through her findings on specific differences around workplace equity across various countries. She shares how pr…

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The Power Of Empathy & Shame In Creating Sustainable Change With Karla McLaren 43:46

3y ago43:46

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In Episode 85, Karla McLaren, CEO of Emotion Dynamics, dives into a conversation with Melinda about how we can approach empathy and shame as a way to create sustainable change in communities and workplaces. They talk about ways to support ourselves through compassion fatigue, which often comes from doing tremendous amounts of emotional labor, emoti…

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The Radical Act Of Choosing Common Ground To Create Change With Nisha Anand 36:10

3y ago36:10

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In Episode 84, Nisha Anand, CEO of Dream Corps, joins Melinda in a reflective conversation about how we can make unlikely allies and find common ground to create large-scale change in our organizations, culture, and legislation. They share their take on the Supreme Court's draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, its impact on abortion rights…

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How To Hurry History: Moving DEI Forward Faster With Laura Liswood 40:00

3y ago40:00

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In Episode 83, Laura Liswood, Secretary General of the Council of Women World Leaders, joins Melinda in a thoughtful discussion about how we can improve workplace diversity faster. They discuss tactics that help leaders address the roadblocks brought by the 'Elephant-Mouse' dynamic between dominant and non-dominant groups in organizations. Laura al…

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