Diversity & Inclusion Episodes
96
March 30, 2020
Episode 96: How para-powerlifter Garrison Redd is disabling limitations
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...
95
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...
90
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...
78
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...
47
Feb. 11, 2019
Episode 47: Marcia McNair – How Sistas on Fire addresses social issues through theatrical performance
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...
45
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...
44
Jan. 21, 2019
Episode 44: Larry Sprung – Founder of Mitlin Financial and advocate for suicide prevention
This episode features Larry Sprung, the President and Founder of Mitlin Financial, Inc. He also serves on the National Board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). On this episode, Larry discusses the critical events in...
16
June 28, 2018
Episode 16: Katharine Griffiths - Helping Companies Thrive by Embracing Gender Diversity
Katharine Griffiths is a telecommunications veteran with a passion for gender equality, who is helping companies thrive by embracing gender diversity. She shares what inspired her to build her brand around gender equality, the unique methodology she...
13
June 11, 2018
Episode 13: Deborah Davis - Changing Public Perception of Disability through PUSHLivingPhotos.com
Deborah Davis is the Founder and Owner of PUSHLivingPhotos.com, a company that aims to increase photos and imagery of people with disabilities in the tourism, leisure and lifestyle mediums. She is also an accomplished speaker, trainer and...
10
May 14, 2018
Episode 10: Lauren Magura - Diverse Hiring in Film & TV with Cinematcher
Lauren Magura is the founder of Cinematcher, a matchmaking app that enables diverse talent to hire and get hired for film, TV and digital projects instantly and globally. In this episode, Lauren shares how she got the inspiration to create...
6
April 2, 2018
Episode 6: Yvonne Connolly - Ageism in the Job Search
In this episode, Yvonne Connolly shares her experience with ageism in her job search: what it looks like, the impact of ageism, and advice for dealing with age discrimination as a job seeker. She also talks about her #100DaysofHelp social media...