Diversity Connects Us

Follow Diversity Connects Us
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

This podcast highlights lived experiences and inspirational stories of strength and tenacity. We will share profound and courageous dialogues that influence diversity, equity, and inclusion by breaking the barriers and labels of stereotypes confronting bi

Rachelle Carrié


    • Mar 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Diversity Connects Us with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Diversity Connects Us

    Ep. 15 The Purpose Highway

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 28:19


    Donald Knight is the Chief People Officer @ Greenhouse! He is back having this great conversation about living our lives ON PURPOSE. Ice-cream breaker? What does this have to do with ice cream? Flavors? Ice cream in meetings? Tune in and find out what ice cream has to do with DEI. Are you interested in more? Click here to purchase one of Rachelle's ebooks on Emotional Intelligence & DEI. https://tinyurl.com/4es8ra9v If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts.

    Ep. 14 Optimize DEI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 18:10


    Donald is a high-energy innovator with a reputation for moving businesses into the future through organizational transformation. He connects with people at all levels of the organization and is a firm believer in people analytics and cross-functional partnerships. His passion for building high-performance teams and company culture allows him to drive change where it matters. If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts.

    Ep.13 Race & Equity Take 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 32:24


    Welcome to Take 2 of Race & Equity! We are back with Tammy the Founder and CEO of PCQ Consulting & Nikki Lanier the CEO of Harper Slade. Today we will continue our conversation about DEI in the workplace. Do employers and organizations embrace this idea of race? Don't miss this one! If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts.

    Ep. 12 Race & Equity Take 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 21:48


    Welcome to Take 1 of Race & Equity! Tammy is the founder and CEO of PCQ consulting. Tammy consults with domestic and international companies to help them improve their culture and develop sustainable DEI initiatives driven first by the culture that supports diverse candidates. Nikki Lanier is the CEO of Harper Slade, a racial equity advisory firm focused on helping organizations advance equity for some and equality for all. Nikki is a dexterous division executive, leading teams in several settings, including manufacturing, government, higher education, HR consulting, healthcare, k-12, and central banking. Nikki earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Hampton University, and holds a certification in Collective Bargaining from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Do employers and organizations embrace this idea of race? Don't miss this one! If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts.

    Ep. 11 Effective Leadership & EQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 37:42


    Dr. Enin Rudel holds a PsyD. in Organizational Leadership Psychology with a concentration in the Neuroscience of Leadership and an MSW in Clinical Social work. As an organizational psychologist, through dialogic practices, he creates space for employees to bring their authentic selves into the workplace. She voices how not to put candidates in an unsafe environment. He is a thought leader and an innovator in DEI. Dr. Rudel's approaches are rooted in emotional intelligence, and his award-winning publication titled: "Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Social Architecture, and Black Male Leadership" offered the first resource for global DEI leaders on how to elevate retention and leadership of Black male executives. He will share the importance of effective leadership & emotional intelligence and how it benefits leaders. Are you interested in more? Click here to purchase one of Rachelle's ebooks on Emotional Intelligence & DEI. https://tinyurl.com/4es8ra9v If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts.

    Ep. 10 Race & Medicine / What Does It Look Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 37:12


    Dr. Ernest J. Barthélemy is the Division Chief of Neurosurgery at the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York, and the founding president of the Society of Haitian Neuroscientists. A Brooklyn-born Haitian-American New Yorker, Dr. Barthélemy obtained his MD and neurosurgery residency training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. From 2017 to 2019, he was a Paul Farmer Global Surgery Research Fellow at Harvard University. He also completed a Master of Public Health degree with concentrations in Global Health and Public Health Leadership at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. As a scientist, his research focuses on advancing global health equity and improving outcomes in populations disproportionately burdened by acute neurosurgical disorders. Dr. Barthélemy also sits on the Global Health Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy and is the 2021-2023 Co-Chair of the Young Neurosurgeons Forum of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. How do Black doctors navigate the intricacies of race in medicine? Tune in! If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts. Are you interested in more? Click here to purchase one of Rachelle's ebooks on Emotional Intelligence & DEI. https://tinyurl.com/4es8ra9v

    Hip-Hop For Change Part II!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 29:52


    Among the many roles he fills, Khafre Jay is a change-maker, community organizer, nonprofit worker, Hip Hop Artist, and the best father ever. As a Bay Area activist fighting for racial and socioeconomic justice, he empowers community members to use their voices and resist inequality structures—and he essentially does so through Hip Hop organizing. His passions for music, grassroots solutions, and community justice drove him to create the nonprofit Hip Hop For Change, which utilizes hip-hop to break down barriers between youth and justice issues that affect their lives and communities. Tammy is the founder and CEO of PCQ consulting. Tammy consults with companies both domestically and internationally to help them improve their culture and develop sustainable DEI initiatives driven first by the culture that supports diverse candidates. Tammy Triolo and Khafre Jay are back to Part II of our miniseries of Hip-Hop For Change. As we continue this discussion about Hip-Hop For Change, you might wonder how we change this narrative. Tune in! If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts. Interested in more? Click here to purchase one of Rachelle's ebooks on Emotional Intelligence & DEI. https://tinyurl.com/4es8ra9v

    Hip-Hop For Change Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 28:15


    Welcome to Part I of Hip-Hop For Change! Among the many roles he fills, Khafre Jay is a change-maker, community organizer, nonprofit worker, Hip Hop Artist, and the best father ever. As a Bay Area activist fighting for racial and socioeconomic justice, he empowers community members to use their voices and resist inequality structures—and he largely does so through Hip Hop organizing. His passions for music, grassroots solutions, and community justice drove him to create the nonprofit Hip Hop For Change, which utilizes hip-hop to break down barriers between youth and justice issues that affect their lives and communities. Tammy is the founder and CEO of PCQ consulting. Tammy consults with companies both domestically and internationally to help them improve their culture and develop sustainable DEI initiatives driven first by the culture that supports diverse candidates. Have you ever wondered how hip-hop began? Fact check: three companies own 90% of our culture! Find out more! If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts.

    Creating Space For Race: Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 25:45


    Welcome to Part II! “Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just a checkmark for good business; it's a way to transform the world.” ~ Dr. Nika White Dr. Nika White is a national authority and fearless advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an award-winning management and leadership consultant, keynote speaker, published author, and executive practitioner for DEI efforts across the business, government, non-profit, and education, Dr. White helps organizations break barriers and integrate diversity into their business frameworks. Her work has led to her designation by Forbes as a Top 10 D&I Trailblazer and a Forbes Books Author. What does a comprehensive DEI plan look like? Find out more! If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelle-carrie0/support

    Creating Space For Race: Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 27:48


    Welcome to Part I! “Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just a checkmark for good business; it's a way to transform the world.” ~ Dr. Nika White Dr. Nika White is a national authority and fearless advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an award-winning management and leadership consultant, keynote speaker, published author, and executive practitioner for DEI efforts across the business, government, non-profit, and education, Dr. White helps organizations break barriers and integrate diversity into their business frameworks. Her work has led to her designation by Forbes as a Top 10 D&I Trailblazer and a Forbes Books Author. Does talking about race cause mistrust in the workplace? Find out more! If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelle-carrie0/support

    I Am Not Your Strong Black Woman: Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 21:26


    In Part II: Lisa Hurley is an Anthem Award-winning activist, speaker, and writer whose work focuses on racism, neurodiversity, and destigmatizing introversion. Ms. Hurley is the Co-Founder and Co-Host of The Introvert Sisters Podcast, the Host of Real Talk on Racism, and a member of the Black Speakers Collection. In addition, she has been selected as one of Taplio's 100 Best LinkedIn Influencers and is a Favikon Top 10 LinkedIn Creator in Inclusion and Diversity worldwide. Sharon Hurley Hall is on a mission to fight racism and to help lead the way to equality. She is the Co-Founder of Diverse Leaders Group. It's a brand-new startup that aims to create equality for all via leadership support and development, community action, and education. Her role is to make sure we live up to our anti-racism commitments. She also co-leads her Anti-Racist Leaders Association, which supports people stepping up to take the lead in anti-racism. At DLG, they are doing everything differently. Today the sisters will share what it means to: "Not Be Your Strong Black Woman." If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelle-carrie0/support

    I Am Not Your Strong Black Woman: Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 34:12


    Lisa Hurley is an Anthem Award-winning activist, speaker, and writer whose work focuses on racism, neurodiversity, and destigmatizing introversion. Ms. Hurley is the Co-Founder and Co-Host of The Introvert Sisters Podcast, the Host of Real Talk on Racism, and a member of the Black Speakers Collection. She has been selected as one of Taplio's 100 Best LinkedIn Influencers and is a Favikon Top 10 LinkedIn Creator in Inclusion and Diversity worldwide. Sharon Hurley Hall is on a mission to fight racism and to help lead the way to equality. She is the Co-Founder of Diverse Leaders Group. It's a brand-new startup that aims to create equality for all via leadership support and development, community action, and education. Her role is to make sure we live up to our anti-racism commitments. She also co-leads her Anti-Racist Leaders Association, which supports people stepping up to take the lead in anti-racism. At DLG, they are doing everything differently. Today the sisters will share what it means to: "Not Be Your Strong Black Woman." If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelle-carrie0/support

    Emotional Intelligence & Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 23:42


    Dr. Enin Rudel holds a PsyD. in Organizational Leadership Psychology with a concentration in the Neuroscience of Leadership and an MSW in Clinical Social work. As an organizational psychologist, through dialogic practices, he creates space for employees to bring their authentic selves into the workplace. She voices how not to put candidates in an unsafe environment. He is a thought leader and an innovator in DEI. Dr. Rudel's approaches are rooted in emotional intelligence, and his award-winning publication titled: "Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Social Architecture, and Black Male Leadership" offered the first resource for global DEI leaders on how to elevate retention and leadership of Black male executives. He will share the importance of emotional intelligence and leadership and how it benefits leaders. If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelle-carrie0/support

    Diversity Connects Us (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 0:56


    --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelle-carrie0/support

    White Fragility Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 33:30


    In Part 2: Michele Olivier, a Talent Recruiter who has worked with clients across the globe for the past 20 years from various sectors, including technology, retail, engineering, defense, and many more. Michele wrote the course: "How To Get A Job" that helped thousands of people get back into work.  She voices how not to put candidates in an unsafe environment. By that, she means not placing a candidate in a workspace where they cannot bring their authentic selves. If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelle-carrie0/support

    apple white fragility how to get a job spotify google podcasts
    White Fragility Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 29:52


    In Part 1 of this episode: Michele Olivier, a Talent Recruiter and has worked with clients across the globe for the past 20 years from a wide range of sectors, including technology, retail, engineering, defense, and many more, will share what "White Fragility" means. Michele wrote the course: "How To Get A Job" that helped thousands of people get back into work. If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelle-carrie0/support

    White Fragility

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 33:30


    Why is it so hard for white people to talk about racism?In Part 2: Michele Olivier, a Talent Recruiter who has worked with clients across the globe for the past 20 years from various sectors, including technology, retail, engineering, defense, and many more. Michele wrote the course: "How To Get A Job" that helped thousands of people get back into work. She voices how not to put candidates in an unsafe environment. By that, she means not placing a candidate in a workspace where they cannot bring their authentic selves.If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcast. To learn more about Rachelle Carrié  & Dr. Rudel visit, www.erconsultingservices.com. Thank you for listening, and we'll be back next time with a new episode.Follow Rachelle Carrié on:LinkedInInstagramYouTubeFacebook

    White Fragility

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 29:52


    Why is it so hard for white people to talk about racism?In Part 1 of this episode: Michele Olivier, a Talent Recruiter and has worked with clients across the globe for the past 20 years from a wide range of sectors, including technology, retail, engineering, defense, and many more, will share what "White Fragility" means. Michele wrote the course: "How To Get A Job" that helped thousands of people get back into work.If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to Apple, Spotify & Google Podcast. To learn more about Rachelle Carrié  & Dr. Rudel visit, www.erconsultingservices.com. Thank you for listening, and we'll be back next time with a new episodeFollow Rachelle Carrié on:LinkedInInstagramYouTubeFacebook

    Race & Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 44:29


    Have you ever wondered why there are health disparities in the black community?Dr. Ernest J. Barthélemy is the Division Chief of Neurosurgery at the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York, and the founding president of the Society of Haitian Neuroscientists. A Brooklyn-born Haitian-American New Yorker. Dr. Barthélemy obtained his MD and neurosurgery residency training at Mount Sinai at the Icahn School of Medicine. From 2017 to 2019, he was a Paul Farmer Global Surgery Research Fellow at Harvard University.He also completed a Master of Public Health degree with concentrations in Global Health and Public Health Leadership at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. As a scientist, his research focuses on advancing global health equity and improving outcomes in populations disproportionately burdened by acute neurosurgical disorders. Dr. Barthélemy also sits on the Global Health Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy and is the 2021-2023 Co-Chair of the Young Neurosurgeons Forum of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.Dr. Barthelemy will unpack his personal story.Follow Rachelle Carrié on:LinkedInInstagramYouTubeFacebook

    Hip Hop for Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 57:00


    Have you ever wondered how Hip-Hop began?Khafre Jay is a change-maker, community organizer, nonprofit worker, Hip Hop Artist, and the best father ever. As a Bay Area activist fighting for racial and socioeconomic justice, he empowers community members to use their voices and resist inequality structures—and he essentially does so through Hip Hop organizing. His passions for music, grassroots solutions, and community justice drove him to create the nonprofit Hip Hop For Change, which utilizes hip hop to break down barriers between youth and justice issues that affect their lives and communities.Khafre Jay will unpack why the narratives of Hip Hop are continually perpetuated and how it all began.Follow Rachelle Carrié on:LinkedInInstagramYouTubeFacebook

    White Fragility

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 65:57


    Why is it so hard for white people to talk about racism?Michele Olivier is a Talent Recruiter and has worked with clients across the globe for the past 20 years from a wide range of sectors, including technology, retail, engineering, defense, and many more. Michele wrote the course: "How To Get A Job" that helped thousands of people get back into work.She will share what "White Fragility" really means and her origins and what has learned.Follow Rachelle Carrié on:LinkedInInstagramYouTubeFacebook

    white fragility how to get a job
    Creating Space For Race In The Workspace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 56:45


    Have you ever wondered how to begin to talk about race in the workspace?Dr. Nika White is a national authority and fearless advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an award-winning management and leadership consultant, keynote speaker, published author, and executive practitioner for DEI efforts across the business, government, non-profit, and education. Dr. White helps organizations break barriers and integrate diversity into their business frameworks. Her work has led to her designation by Forbes as a Top 10 D&I Trailblazer. Dr. Nika White will share how to begin discussing race in the workspace. She also shares why race in the workplace can cause mistrust and divisiveness & how to implement a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy in the workplace.Get her books:https://tinyurl.com/2p8m9736https://tinyurl.com/455c6sndRSS FeedTByTfoWsh1IuBubGErQNFollow Rachelle Carrié on:LinkedInInstagramYouTubeFacebook

    Claim Diversity Connects Us

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel