))
Championing Inclusion with Dr. Tammy Hodo
Manage episode 404761212 series 3483473
Content provided by Dr. April D. Murdaugh. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dr. April D. Murdaugh or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
In this inspiring episode of "Becoming a Financially Confident Woman", host Dr. April Murdaugh converses with Dr. Tammy Hodo, CEO of All Things Diverse. The in-depth discussion traverses Tammy's significant journey advocating diversity and inclusion as tools for transforming businesses and communities.
An expose of her experiences, from face-offs with institutional racism and sexism to establishing a business promoting diverse and inclusive workspaces, this candid conversation offers invaluable insights for women entrepreneurs. Beyond the professional realm, you learn about the undying resilience of a multiethnic woman turning adversity into success while promoting equity and social justice.
Moving from individual to societal narratives, the episode explores systemic biases and their impacts, highlighting the persisting racial disparities despite well-intentioned laws. It addresses poignant hustles like high infant mortality rates among African Americans, over-policing, and generational wealth discrepancies. Expect a meticulous analysis on historical practices responsible for these disparities.
Then, Dr. Tammy Hodo takes us deeper, illuminating the effects of housing policies and practices such as suburbanization on minority communities. It's an eye-opening exploration of historical structures perpetuating socioeconomic gaps. However, it's not all under the hammer; the episode provides constructive solutions: cultural competence, pedagogic reform, and mentorship.
Firmly believing in the power of empathy and shared histories as societal glue, the episode urges building cultural intelligence and takes a stand against stereotypical representations of diverse cultures. Join this enlightening discourse about diversity, inclusion, and the importance of cultural competence in organizational settings, as we venture through the intricate landscape of societal relations.
Finally, listen to Dr. Hodo champion cultural competence strategies that organizations can adopt to enhance diversity. With a peek into her practical guidebook on handling difficult dialogues about identity, race, and politics, this episode emphasizes the need to go beyond just ticking off diversity and inclusivity checkboxes, urging us to be genuine change agents.
To reach Dr. Hodo visit: www.AllThingsDiverse.com
To watch her TED Talk visit: https://youtu.be/a4jPGhN5TCM?si=mL9mOVleMzIR1Hu1
To get a copy of her book visit: https://amazon.com/Difficult-Conversations-Identity-Politics-Education/dp/1032121432
30 episodes
Share
