Hello everyone and welcome to Blended! This is a brand-new show and it’s going to be a little bit different to what you’ve heard before. We talk a lot about the challenges facing our industries as a whole – changing technology, network complexity, surprises like COVID-19 – but what we don’t talk as much about is the people. The people that really drive our businesses forward, and specifically, the under-represented. I’ve been flying the flag for women in supply chain for a few years now, thr ...
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48 - From Ancient Greece to Contemporary Success: The Unstoppable Rise of Mentorship
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Today the panel will be talking about traditional mentorship and how it looks different across communities and contexts; the rise of reverse mentorship and its importance in intergenerational workforces; how to measure the success of mentor/mentee relationships and the common mistakes to look out for; and how to avoid the trap of seeking a mentor f…
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47 - You’re fired! Working from home, and the emerging trend of promotion bias
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Welcome back to Blended! Today, we’re talking about changing working environments, and promotion bias. The debate of working from home versus working from the office has been gaining traction over the last few years, and people have been discussing the different pieces of it, from work/life balance to in-person versus online meetings to loneliness …
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46 - Purchasing Power – Our Path To Change
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Welcome back to Blended! Today, we’re talking about purchasing, and about the power we have – as professionals and consumers – to help drive change. Over the last decade, purchasing has evolved. Ecommerce, technology, globalization, social media, geopolitical disruption – purchasing has, arguably, changed forever. And of the biggest changes has bee…
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45 - Closing the gap – equal pay for women
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Today, we’re talking about equal pay. Despite equal pay laws and increasing DEI initiatives across workplaces, women of every race are still paid less than men, at all education levels – and it only gets worse as women’s careers progress. Women in the U.S. who work full time, year-round are paid only 84 cents for every dollar paid to men. And for w…
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44 - From Handshakes to Cocktails: The Dos and Don’ts of Networking Etiquette
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The panel of guests are going to explore the dos and don’ts; discuss the different things we need to consider, from drinking to shaking hands; reflect on the differences between on and offline networking; and share their own experiences for us to learn from. IN THIS EPISODE: [01.19] Introductions to our Blended panellists. · Lynn – Founder and CEO …
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43 - I’ll Be There For You - The Real Cost Of Allyship
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The panel discuss allyship - what it means; the cost, challenges, and sacrifice involved; and how individuals & workplaces can cultivate a culture of allyship. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [01.12] Introductions to our Blended panelists. “Allyship needs to be focused on how we can support each other, and vice versa. And being self-aware is key.” Dyla…
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42 – What We Need To Know About Bias
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The panel discusses bias - where it comes from; how we call it out; the process of learning and unlearning; the impact of titles; & the top 5 workplace biases.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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41 - Preference vs Bias: What’s The Difference?
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The panel discusses preference vs bias; the differences; the impacts; and the ways that we can tackle bias in ourselves and within our communities.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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40 - Let's Change The World! Organizations Doing Good Now
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The panel discusses doing good - personal vs corporate responsibility; the line between people and profit; & how organizations can create a positive impact.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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39 - Don’t Cancel Us! Calling out Cancel Culture
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The panel discusses cancel culture; how and why it's changed; the role of social media; & what organizations can do to tackle it and create thriving workplaces.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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38 - 'Did They Just Say That?' The Truth About Microaggression
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The panel talk about microaggressions: what they are; how to identify them; how to tackle them; and their personal experiences.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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37 - What women have to think about vs Men
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The panel discusses what women have to think about vs men; societal expectations; the impact of bias and stereotypes; and how we can create safe spaces for all.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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36 - Trauma, Allyship and Pity: Understanding Victimhood
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The panel discusses what it means to be a victim; personal experiences; weaponizing and gatekeeping victimhood; bias and discrimination; and pity.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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The panel discusses anxiety; physical and mental triggers and symptoms; how we can support others; and the resources and techniques that worked for them.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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34- Climbing the Career Ladder: The Truth About Workplace Seniority
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The panel discusses what seniority means to them; how it differs from leadership; the importance of job titles; & their experiences of good and bad leadership.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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33 - Emotional Recovery: The Unspoken Journey
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Welcome back to Blended! In episode 33, the panel discusses emotional recovery; share their experiences & words of advice; and reflects on how we can open up conversations to better support others. [01.07] Introductions to our Blended panelists. Melissa – Associate Partner of Finance & Supply Chain Transformation at IBM LaMondre – Speaker and CEO a…
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32 - Introverts vs Extroverts: What’s the Difference?
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The panel discusses introverts and extroverts; why society values extroversion; and their advice for better supporting all personality types in the workplace.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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31 - Education: The Last Socially Acceptable Bias
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The panel discuss education and bias; hiring practices; the next generation; & how organizations can tackle education bias and create more diverse workplaces.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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The panel discusses classism; their personal experiences; education, privilege and pedigree; & what organizations can do to tackle classism in the workplace.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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29 – How to Foster an Inclusive Workplace
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Creating a workplace that is inclusive for all can be difficult, but it's important. This episode of Blended the challenges and how you can make your workplace more equitable for everyone.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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28 - Parenthood vs a Career: The Ultimate Catch 22
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The panel discusses their experiences of parenthood; maternity and paternity leave; boundaries; & the negative impact of a focus on productivity over parenthood.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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27 - I’m Not What You Think: Fighting the Stereotypes of Addiction
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The panel shares their experiences of addiction; the power of nature; loss and grief; and advice on supporting those struggling, at work and in our communities.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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26 - Veterans Voices: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Serve
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The panel share their experiences; discuss transitioning from military to civi life; & give advice on how we can support veterans & help businesses hire them.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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25 - Acceptance vs Inclusion – What’s The Difference?
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The panel discusses what acceptance vs inclusion actually means, its impacts, and tips on how to foster an inclusive environment.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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24 - More Than Just A Buzzword: Understanding Gaslighting
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The panel discusses what gaslighting means, its impacts, tips on how to spot it and advice on how we can help victims, and they share their own experiences.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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23 - The Rise of Asian Discrimination
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The panel discusses Asian discrimination; their personal experiences; new initiatives launching across America; & how we can tackle hate and discrimination in the workplace.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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22 - Tokenism: The Wrong Route to Diversity
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The panel explores exactly what tokenism means; shares their personal experiences and impacts; and discusses how we can start to tackle tokenism in the workplace.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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21 - Boost Your Bottom Line: Why You Should Be Retaining Diverse Talent
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We’re talking about diverse talent in the workplace, and how to keep it. From labor shortages to issues around retention, I’m having more and more conversations about talent on Let’s Talk Supply Chain, and it really was time to bring that conversation over to Blended. Ensuring you have diverse talent in your business could be the difference between…
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20 - DEI in the Workplace – Not Just The Smart Thing To Do, But The Right Thing To Do
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The panel explore what DEI means to them, reflect on creating safe spaces, ongoing education & authenticity, and discuss the importance of supplier diversity.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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19 - I Said No: Managing Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
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The panel discuss the complexities of sexual harassment, share their experiences and advice for tackling the issue and creating safer workplaces.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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18 – Hiding in Plain Sight: The Reality of Workplace Discrimination
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It’s episode 18 of Blended: I’m joined by another amazing panel of guests and we’re talking about workplace discrimination. It’s a sensitive subject: something that a lot of people have actually experienced, but not something we like to talk much about. So, of course, it’s a topic we want to tackle head on! Today, our guests will be discussing exac…
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17 - The Difference Between Culture and Community: What Can We Learn?
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It’s episode 17 of Blended: I’m joined by another incredible panel of guests and we’re talking about community and culture. It’s a huge beast to tackle, but sometimes we get the best conversations and most fascinating insights from letting our guests open up, share their truths and bring a really intimate look at the topic from their perspective.…
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The group shares their personal experiences with OCD, the challenges, and their advice for creating more supportive and inclusive workplaces.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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The panel discusses ageism: their experiences, why it's not an issue for the old, its place within DEI discussions, and advice for creating more inclusive workplaces.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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14 - Veterans and Civil life: Winning the Battle of Workplace Discrimination
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It’s episode 14 of Blended: I’m joined by another incredible panel of guests and we’re talking about veterans. It’s another emotive subject, but you should all know by now that we pride ourselves on open and honest, sensitive conversations that really aim to bring insight. And if anyone deserves the stage, it’s the incredibly brave and inspirationa…
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13 - Blended – (Dis)Ability in the Workplace
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The group discusses what the word disability means to them, the challenges & positives & what brands can do to promote diversity and inclusion.By Sarah Barnes-Humphrey
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220: Blended - Immigration and Identity
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It’s episode 12, and that means it’s been a whole year of Blended! This year has flown by – I’ve hosted some incredible guests and it’s been a real honor that they’ve opened up, and shared their stories with us – in a lot of cases they’ve been really sensitive, personal topics and yet they’ve thrown themselves into it with authenticity and humor so…
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215: Blended - Shining a light on social inequality
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Today in episode 11, ‘Shining a light on social inequality,’ I’m joined by an amazing new group of supply chain and DEI professionals, who are really committed to opening up conversations around diversity, inclusion, community – and they’re brimming with excitement and ideas for how we can bring positivity and drive change. And today, we’re going t…
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10: Blended - Don’t forget the ‘T’: Talking Trans
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We’re into double digits now: it’s episode 10 of Blended and we’re flying! I’m so proud of the panelists we’ve featured so far, the topics we’ve covered, and the sometimes tough conversations we’ve had, and I just cannot wait to bring you more. Today in Episode 10, ‘Don’t forget the ‘T’: Talking Trans,’ my co-host Madison and I are joined by a fabu…
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9 - Handling Diversity in Business: Is there a right or wrong answer?
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It’s Episode 9 and we are growing and improving show after show! We’ve already featured some incredible panellists, who have really opened up, got deep, got vulnerable, and brought some amazing points of view to the table. We’ve talked about all sorts of issues – the differences between equality and diversity, the Black Lives Matter movement, the g…
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I cannot believe we’re already at Episode 8 of Blended! I’m so proud of how the show has been received so far, and the positivity and open-mindedness that I’m hearing from you all is so inspiring – it shows how many of us really are open to educating ourselves, supporting our communities and making changes for the future. Episode 8 also marks a cha…
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7 - Equality vs Diversity: What's The Difference?
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This is the seventh episode of our new show, Blended. Hopefully by now, you know exactly what Blended is all about. We’re opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. And …
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Welcome to the sixth episode of our brand-new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 6, ‘My Journey,’ I’m joined…
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5 - The history, the movement, the people
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Welcome to the fifth episode of our new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 5, ‘The history, the movement, th…
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Welcome to the fourth episode of our brand-new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 4, ‘The World Stage,’ we’r…
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This is the third episode of Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s brand-new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 3, ‘The G…
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This is the second episode of Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s brand-new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA community, people of color, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 2, ‘Story…
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Welcome to Blended! This is a brand new show for Let’s Talk Supply Chain and it’s going to be a little bit different to what you’ve heard before. We talk a lot about the challenges facing our industry as a whole – changing technology, network complexity, surprises like COVID-19 – but what we don’t talk as much about is the people. The people that r…
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