Diversity & Inclusion Episodes

March 29, 2021

Episode 125: Changing the world through community service -- with Nic…

TW/CW: Mentions of domestic violence Nichelle Walker is a passionate community service advocate who encourages people to take responsibility for doing things that matter within their local communities. She sees community service as a way to find local...

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March 15, 2021

Episode 124: Authentic representation of people with disabilities in …

Julia Ward is an actor and filmmaker whose award-winning documentary, in.clu.sion, is raising awareness about the authentic representation of people with disabilities in the media. Julia is also a senior in high school, and filmed in.clu.sion during...

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March 1, 2021

Episode 123: A neurodiverse workplace in the LEGO world -- with David…

If your employees spent their workdays engrossed in colorful LEGO® bricks, what would you think? If you're David Kokai, you'd probably think that business is good! David founded a company devoted to the LEGO® secondary market when he left the...

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Feb. 15, 2021

Episode 122: I am not a unicorn: a Black man's experiences in America…

Kevin M. Yates is a learning & development leader with a career spanning 20+ years, a sought-after expert in the field of learning measurement, a global public speaker and e-book author... and as a Black man living and working in …

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Feb. 1, 2021

Episode 121: Don’t believe everything you think – with Elaine Montilla

Elaine Montilla is an accomplished senior executive who has been an IT leader in higher education for two decades. As an immigrant, Latina, lesbian woman, Elaine has overcome many challenges to build her successful IT career. She is currently Chief...

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Jan. 18, 2021

Episode 120: Make your voice heard with LipRevolt – with Courtney Ste…

Courtney Stewart is the Founder and CEO of LipRevolt, a cosmetics brand specializing in lipstick that promotes social activism. Through LipRevolt, Courtney aims to inspire people to fight for what they believe in and to speak up for others. LipRevolt...

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Dec. 14, 2020

Episode 117: Helping children cope in 2020 through books and storytel…

How can we help children make sense of the challenges of 2020, in a way that still protects and nurtures their mental health? This is an issue that Jenny Delacruz, my guest on this week's episode of Beyond 6 Seconds, …

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Oct. 19, 2020

Episode 113: Micro-acts of mentorship for women -- with Rebekah Basti…

Rebekah Bastian is the CEO & Co-founder of OwnTrail, an online platform that connects, mentors and empowers women as they share their personal and professional journeys and experiences. Previously, Rebekah was Vice President of Product and Vice...

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June 1, 2020

Episode 103: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace with Jennifer B…

Jennifer Brown is a leading diversity and inclusion expert, dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and host of podcast, which uncovers true stories of diversity and inclusion. As the founder, president and CEO of ,...

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March 30, 2020

Episode 96: How para-powerlifter Garrison Redd is disabling limitatio…

Garrison Redd is a TEDx speaker, para-powerlifter, model, dancer, and most of all, an advocate for disabled rights. He founded an organization called “TheGarrisonReddProject” to provide resources and services that improve the well-being of...

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March 16, 2020

Episode 95: How Hira Ali helps empower women around the world

Hira Ali is the CEO of Advancing Your Potential, Managing Director of International Women Empowerment Events, Founding Director of Career Excel, and Co-Founder of The Grey Area. Her leadership and coaching articles have been published in The Huff...

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Jan. 6, 2020

Episode 90: Finding Your Voice On The Air -- with Ginni Saraswati

Ginni Saraswati is an award-winning journalist, radio personality and celebrity interviewer with a unique brand of comedy that includes quick-witted introductions and on-air antics. She's the founder of Ginni Media, a boutique podcast production...

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Sept. 16, 2019

Episode 78: Gail Tolstoi-Miller– Busting unconscious bias in hiring

On this episode I talk with Gail Tolstoi-Miller -- an award-winning dual CEO, experienced recruiter, author and global keynote speaker -- about unconscious bias in hiring. Having personally felt the impact of unconscious bias early in her life, she...

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Feb. 11, 2019

Episode 47: Marcia McNair – How Sistas on Fire addresses social issue…

Professor Marcia McNair is the co-author of Sistas on Fire, an award-winning theatrical performance that addresses pressing social issues from an African-American female perspective. On this episode, Marcia shares what inspired her to create...

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Jan. 28, 2019

Episode 45: Rhodes Perry – Cultivating workplace cultures of belonging

Rhodes Perry helps business leaders, change agents, and visionaries at all levels cultivate workplace cultures of belonging through his leadership & management consulting firm. He is an award-winning social entrepreneur, best-selling author, and...

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