Best Issueswithafocusondiversity Podcasts (2024)

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Diversity, inclusion, intersectionality and equity with Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett 12:40

1+ y ago12:40

12:40

Happy New Year! Join your Win(e)d Down Wednesday hosts Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett for a wind-down session on what’s next and what’s on the horizon for the coming year. Resources: Jeffery Tobias Halter: www.ywomen.biz Amanda Hammett: www.amandahammett.comBy Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

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Worthy: a special gift from Whiskey and Rosemary 8:16

1+ y ago8:16

8:16

To thank you for your support and share some holiday cheer, Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett, invited Atlanta entrepreneurs and mixologists Erika Moore and Raquel Ravenell, aka Whiskey and Rosemary, to create and share a cocktail tutorial. Recipes for delicious mocktails are also available on their social stream. Wishing you a joyous, healt…

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Deconstructing DEI with Lily Zheng 15:39

1+ y ago15:39

15:39

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 disen…

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Lily Zheng on DEI without the performative fluff 14:52

1+ y ago14:52

14:52

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 naive in…

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Minda Harts on the Importance of Trust 9:53

1+ y ago9:53

9:53

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 inclusion, but it’s not…

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Creating young allies with Minda Harts 10:24

1+ y ago10:24

10:24

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 tools they need to figu…

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What is a male ally with Jeanette Thebeau 18:56

1+ y ago18:56

18:56

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 the underlying structural issue…

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Benchmarking allyship in action with Jeannette Thebeau 19:34

1+ y ago19:34

19:34

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 Lead…

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Empowering Differences with Ashley T Brundage 16:37

1+ y ago16:37

16:37

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 commun…

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Corporate impact and social change making with Ali Hartman 20:19

1+ y ago20:19

20:19

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 Tiger Global Im…

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Ali Hartman on the power of compound change 18:33

1+ y ago18:33

18:33

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 14:26

1+ y ago14:26

14:26

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 ab…

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Amanda Hammett and Jeffery Tobias Halter DEI download 10:08

2y ago10:08

10:08

To celebrate their 50th episode, #WinedDownWednesday co-hosts Amanda Hammett and Jeffery Tobias Halter look ahead to 2023 and discuss DEI trends, quiet quitting, returning to the office, hybrid work, WFH along with the imperative to attract and retain talent. Tune in and wind down. Resources: Amanda Hammett: www.amandahammett.com Jeffery Tobias Hal…

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Ashley T Brundage on National Coming Out Day 14:59

2y ago14:59

14:59

Are you ready to empower your team to leverage their differences to win in the marketplace? While National Coming Out Day was originally geared specifically to the LGBTQ+ community, our guest Ashley T Brundage, empowerment expert and the author of "Empowering Differences," suggests that it is an opportunity to connect and empower all people, especi…

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Judy Hoberman: Treating Women Equally, Not Identically 9:34

2y ago9:34

9:34

Judy Hoberman, author of “Selling in a Skirt” and “Walking on the Glass Floor,” believes that women want to be treated equally… not identically. In her practice as a sales leadership trainer, consultant and executive leadership expert, she recently surveyed executive women to learn more about women in leadership and what’s going on around them. In …

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Amanda Hammett and Jeffery Tobias Halter on Quiet Quitting 11:10

2y ago11:10

11:10

“How can I have a life and a career?” This is a common question employees are asking themselves as they seek a more holistic approach to their lives and work in a world forever changed by a global pandemic. For many decades, companies benefited from Boomers who linked their identities to their careers, willingly worked grueling hours and valued log…

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Engaging men as allies and advocates with Brad Johnson, David Smith and Jeffery Tobias Halter 23:31

2y ago23:31

23:31

There isn’t an easy button for creating a gender-equitable workplace. What does it take to get men to participate in women’s leadership and diversity initiatives? Today’s guests agree that it will take leadership and hard work along with a community of allies and advocates to create real, sustainable change. Join us for an unfiltered conversation a…

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Real conversations about money with Meredith Moore 16:47

2y ago16:47

16:47

Talking about money is hard. Our guest, Founder & CEO of Artisan Financial Strategies, Meredith Moore, says that it can even be “yucky.” How do we have better conversations about money? Meredith returns to the podcast to talk about the history of women and money and long-held cultural norms around the topic of our finances. Listen to discover why s…

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Workplace culture, burnout and mental health with Samantha Pitre Quillen 17:28

2y ago17:28

17:28

Your employees are savvy. They want to see employers’ values and culture ‘baked-in’ to all elements of the employee lifecycle and extended to dealings with customers and vendors. Samantha Pitre Quillen returns to the podcast to detail why performative theatrics are out and why organizations must be genuine as they define foundational values and cul…

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Tamika Curry Smith - the diminishing role of CDOs 15:38

2y ago15:38

15:38

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on DEI and delve into the marginalization of the Chief Diversity Officer within many organizations. Tamika Curry Smith returns to Win(e)d Down Wednesday to discuss the paradox many DEI professionals find themselves in today and her insights for taking DEI to the next level organizationally. We’ll also talk …

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Michelle Travis: The Connection Between Gender Equity at Work and Home 18:09

2y ago18:09

18:09

Gender role stereotypes are often learned at a young age. How can we disrupt gender stereotypes in order to create a more equitable world? Michelle Travis returns to the podcast to discuss how gender stereotypes and bias shape gendered education decisions, career paths and conceptions of leadership and how they connect to gendered interactions at w…

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Brad Johnson and David Smith: How can men show up as allies? 19:00

2y ago19:00

19:00

Men, it’s time to hone your GQ – gender intelligence. Understanding bias in the workplace will help you see how it affects your co-workers. Brad Johnson and David Smith return to the podcast to discuss their book “Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace.” Over hazy IPAs we talk about the role men can play in supporting ge…

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Kathryn Valentine: Salary isn’t the only thing you can ask for 18:44

2y ago18:44

18:44

By Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

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Meredith Moore: Power Dynamics and Money 19:41

2y ago19:41

19:41

Did you know that 29% of women are the breadwinners in dual-income households? This week, we spend time with financial advisor Meredith Moore talking about women and money. After noticing several trends with her clients, Meredith approached academia for insights and data on personal relationships and money – specifically women breadwinners, income …

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Samantha Pitre Quillen: Stress, burnout and turnover 16:59

2y ago16:59

16:59

Sometimes it takes a new approach or turns an old idea on its head to allow more people to participate fully at work. Employees often start jobs wildly excited and energetic, but over time they get frazzled and fizzle out. Samantha Pitre Quillen shares her creative and innovative strategies to address workplace stress, burnout, and turnover. Pour y…

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Tamika Curry Smith - Making DEI an organizational imperative 16:20

2y ago16:20

16:20

Tamika Curry Smith returns to Win(e)d Down Wednesday to discuss DEI and how organizations can elevate their initiatives to drive action and systemic change. She encourages companies to assess and explore several areas, including their DEI structure and framework. What are the metrics? What about accountability? And most importantly, how do companie…

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Disability Pride Month/Creating inclusive workplaces with Catarina Rivera 14:22

2y ago14:22

14:22

Disabled people can feel unseen in the workplace. Often they don’t see themselves in the lens of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Accessibility is often left out of conversations, initiatives, and planning. Catarina Rivera returns to Win(e)d Down Wednesday to discuss Disability Pride Month and offer suggestions on how to sup…

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It’s about people. 4:52

2y ago4:52

4:52

At the end of the day, it’s all about the people in your organization. Whether it’s the war for talent or the Great Resignation – attracting and retaining talent is mission-critical. Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett discuss how this moment is an opportunity for employee resource groups (ERGs) and business resource groups (BRGs) to tie their…

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Brad Johnson and David Smith: how and why men should mentor women 20:43

2y ago20:43

20:43

Hazy IPAs set the backdrop for a frank Win(e)d Down Wednesday conversation about workplace gender disparities and why framing it as a women’s issue gives men a pass on being part of the conversation. After learning that women don’t get the same access to mentoring and sponsorship opportunities, Brad Johnson and David Smith set out to better underst…

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Michelle Travis: Dads of daughters as allies for gender equality 21:39

2y ago21:39

21:39

How do we invite more men into gender equity conversations at work? Michelle Travis suggests using parenthood as an entry point for engagement and allyship. Her research found that when men have daughters, particularly first-born daughters, they tend to become less supportive of traditional gender roles. And they tend to become more supportive of e…

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Gabrielle Claiborne - Embrace your truth: a journey of authenticity 18:55

2y ago18:55

18:55

"What does authentic leadership look like in the workplace? How do we encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work? Authenticity is a journey and is unique to each of us. In her memoir meets self-help book, Gabrielle Claiborne, co-founder of Transformation Journeys Worldwide, shares her insights into what it took for her to embrace her a…

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Gabrielle Claiborne - Pride Month 2022: Including everyone benefits everyone 18:59

2y ago18:59

18:59

How do we create cultures of understanding and belonging for gender-diverse individuals? And what role can each of us play in creating diverse and inclusive workplaces? Gabrielle Claiborne, co-founder of Transformation Journeys Worldwide, works with corporate clients to address the cultural assumptions we all have and develop strategies to create i…

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Own the power of your age with Bonnie Marcus 10:50

2y ago10:50

10:50

High-achievers this episode is for you. Career coach, author, and host of the podcast, Badass Women at Any Age, Bonnie Marcus returns to discuss her books “The Politics of Promotion: How High-achieving women get ahead and stay ahead” and “Not Done Yet! How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power.” Don’t miss the conversation…

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Gender equality in tech: The power of the question "How can I help?” with Eva Helén - Part II 13:31

2y ago13:31

13:31

Men, are you unsure where to begin or if your involvement is needed (or wanted) to advance women and minorities in the workplace? Tech maverick Eva Helén joins us to talk about her book Women in Tech — A Book for Guys. After discovering that men often tune out during DEI sessions, Eva developed a series of vignettes to share what men are already do…

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What do sales and leadership have in common? Judy Hoberman explains. 15:44

2y ago15:44

15:44

Even if you don’t consider yourself a natural-born salesperson, the reality is we’re always selling. Selling ourselves, our ideas and our vision–every day. Leadership and sales training expert Judy Hoberman discusses the importance of selling skills in the climb up the corporate ladder, especially for women. Listen as the dynamic author of “Selling…

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Soon Mee Kim: It’s not enough to be quietly anti-racist 16:15

2y ago16:15

16:15

To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Soon Mee Kim, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for the Omnicom Public Relations Group, joins us to talk about the role we each can play to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We discuss systemic equity, the model minority myth, the bamboo ceilin…

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Catarina Rivera: "Do you always know when people are being left out? 18:13

2y ago18:13

18:13

What assumptions are you making about people with disabilities? What is ableism and how does it impact the workplace? Building an inclusive culture is critical for success in today's marketplace. Our disabled colleagues want to be included and share in organizational goals and outcomes. Catarina Rivera, MSEd, MPH, CPACC, also known as the @Blindish…

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Too young or too old? Rocking it at any age with Bonnie Marcus 10:13

2y ago10:13

10:13

More than 80 percent of women worldwide have experienced gendered ageism in the workplace. Career coach, author and host of the podcast, Badass Women at Any Age, Bonnie Marcus shares findings from her research on gendered ageism --the intersectionality of gender bias and ageism. Given society’s hyper-focus on youth and beauty, older women can face …

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Male-dominated: Achieving Gender Equality in Tech with Eva Helén 10:03

2+ y ago10:03

10:03

How can you achieve gender equality in a male-dominated industry? In this episode, tech maverick Eva Helen talks about her book Women in Tech — A Book for Guys, sharing her innovative strategies for bringing the genders together to promote women’s advancement and equality. Many men want to help but don’t know how – or if their involvement would eve…

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Same work, 20% less pay: What’s up with the gender pay gap? with Kathryn Valentine 13:20

2+ y ago13:20

13:20

On average, American working women earn nearly 20% less than their male counterparts. The numbers are worse when you factor in race and age. This week, Kathryn Valentine answers our questions about the gender pay gap and how we can close it. She encourages us to think more broadly about compensation and outlines a range of actions that organization…

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Hey, Dude. Gender equality isn't a spectator sport. Suit up. with Brad Johnson 24:25

2+ y ago24:25

24:25

Most companies understand the value of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and its effect on their ability to recruit & retain talent in the current highly competitive environment. It’s an issue that impacts everyone. So, why do so many gender inclusion initiatives focus on changing women, leaving men out of the equation entirely? B…

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Out of the shadows: Reforming a workplace that protected harassers with Gretchen Carlson 12:28

2+ y ago12:28

12:28

Gretchen Carlson spoke out and took legal action against a media titan and helped launch the #MeToo movement. She went on to found the nonprofit Lift Our Voices and champion bipartisan legislation to make the workplace a safer place for all. During Women’s History Month, Jeffery and Amanda talk with Gretchen Carlson about how to break the bias in o…

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Silenced no more: Gretchen Carlson spearheads the first major legislative response to #Metoo 12:12

2+ y ago12:12

12:12

Gretchen Carlson recently spearheaded the biggest legislative change in labor laws in the past 100 years. It is also the first major piece of legislation in response to the #MeToo movement. Gretchen joins Jeffery and Amanda to discuss the landmark workplace law that forbids companies from forcing sexual harassment and assault claims into arbitratio…

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Creating a culture of belonging at work with Ruchika Tulshyan 10:46

2+ y ago10:46

10:46

What role can each of us play to create and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace? Inclusion strategist Ruchika Tulshyan joins Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett to discuss her new book, “Inclusion On Purpose,” and share tips on how to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion at work. Listen for her top tips for managers to #…

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Ruchika Tulshyan: Inclusion is Leadership 13:18

2+ y ago13:18

13:18

Inclusion starts with you. Yes, you! We each have the power to shift workplace culture. We don’t have to wait — #inclusion starts with *you.” This week on Win(e)d Down Wednesday, Ruchika Tulshyan talks about her new book, “Inclusion On Purpose” and shares actionable ways you can #BreakTheBias in order to create a culture of belonging at work. Get t…

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Making the workplace work for everyone with Minda Harts 12:59

2+ y ago12:59

12:59

Shockingly, a recent study found that more than 50 percent of Black employees had a greater sense of belonging during the time they worked from home. We may work at the same place, but often we experience it differently. What does that say about our organizations? We can’t solve what we won’t confront and discuss. How do we create and maintain incl…

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Minda Harts: Do people on your team see you as an ally? 10:46

2+ y ago10:46

10:46

Really? Many of us consider ourselves to be allies, but do our colleagues agree? When was the last time someone benefited from your allyship? Minda Harts found that more than 70 percent of women of color believed that their managers were not invested in their success. Managing a team takes leadership skills, the ability to handle conflict, and the …

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Fostering a sense of belong and inclusion with Dr. Sheila Robinson 17:40

2+ y ago17:40

17:40

During Black History Month we’re looking at the role each of us can play to forge and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. To be successful, organizations need to address diversity, equity, inclusion, and belong. In this episode, Dr. Sheila Robinson, founder Diversity Women Media, suggests that we stop the blame game and take a fu…

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Inclusive leadership for a new generation with Dr. Sheila Robinson 15:56

2+ y ago15:56

15:56

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, Corporate America and people around the globe reacted. Many organizations held town halls, had courageous conversations and sought opportunities to do better and to make a difference. Creating a culture of inclusion with a win/win environment takes leadership. In this segment, Dr. Sheila Robinson, founder …

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Setting first-time leaders up for success 8:04

2+ y ago8:04

8:04

Millennials are rising throughout the ranks and moving from individual contributors to front-line people managers and leadership positions. As we celebrate those promotions, Jeffery and Amanda take a look at training and how organizations prepare managers for success and how individuals can set themselves up to succeed in their new roles. Join them…

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