More Than Words Podcast

Welcome back to The More Than Worst Podcast! In this heartfelt episode, join Liz and Shara as they share their journey of reconnecting, finding their voices, and embracing authenticity. After a long hiatus, the hosts dive into deep discussions about the importance of self-discovery, rest, and restoration amidst the chaos of modern life. Throughout the episode, Liz and Shara explore their personal experiences of redefining success and empowerment, highlighting their 2025 focus words—Freedom, Choice, Rest, and Restoration. They emphasize the significance of creating spaces where individuals can be their true selves and navigate both corporate and personal life with authenticity and intention. Listen in as they candidly discuss balancing the demands of entrepreneurship, parenthood, and personal growth while resisting societal pressures. With real positivity and community support, they highlight the resilience and creativity in overcoming life's uncertainties, balancing control, and maintaining a sense of belonging. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration to reclaim their true selves and navigate life with intention, freedom, and choice. Join the conversation and empower your journey today!

Welcome to the More Than Words Podcast! Join Shara and Liz as they dive into the highly anticipated discussion on menopause and perimenopause. With their special guest, Dr. Terri Malcolm, they explore the intricate journey of transitioning through menopause, shedding light on the various symptoms, cultural contexts, and the importance of self-care and advocacy. In this episode, Dr. Terri unpacks the differences between menopause and perimenopause, debunks common myths, and emphasizes the need for more research and conversations around women's health. Liz and Shara share personal reflections and the significance of shifting perspectives to embrace this new chapter of life. They also highlight the essential role of supportive environments and the importance of involving male counterparts in these discussions. Tune in to understand, validate, and affirm your experiences, and prepare for part two, where the focus will be on actionable steps to thrive during menopause. Don't miss this empowering episode!

We're thrilled to welcome someone impactful to our journey, an acclaimed author, keynote speaker and inclusion specialist, Denise Hamilton! Get an exclusive peek into the heart and mind behind 'Indivisible,' and hear Denise share her journey and inspiration for writing this compelling book and how she unlocks the power of teams. Learn More About Our Guest… Considered the Secret Weapon of CEOs! Denise Hamilton is an author, speaker and consultant who focuses on the people side of change. Whether it's remote work, AI or a diversifying workforce, today's leaders need new skills to navigate our rapidly changing world. Denise leverages her 25 years of executive experience with Fortune 500 organizations like AOL and CBRE to provide solutions that support employees and the bottom line. Denise is an irrationally optimistic believer in our ability to solve problems rather than just name them. Her superpower is the ability to discuss challenging topics and come out of the other side with positive direction and solutions. She uses this gift to lead workshops, design education programs, and coach senior leaders. She equips leaders to build and retain future-ready teams that thrive in dynamic environments. Denise's goal is to empower individuals and teams to mine and close the gender gap, understand differences, resolve conflict, and become better allies. Her clients include household names, like Meta, ExxonMobil, Hines, Amazon, Shell, the United Nations, and the WNBA. Denise was featured by the New York Times as a nationally recognized expert in social audio and has been featured on the Apple Store, Harvard Business Review, MSNBC's Morning Joe, MIT Sloan Management Review, FOX, CBS, NBC, Newsweek and on many other outlets. Denise's book, Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences Into a Stronger Future, is available now. Follow @officialdham

Welcome to this special episode of the More Than Words Podcast, hosted by The Aunties of Inclusion - Liz and Shara. In this engaging conversation, Liz and Shara dive deep into the importance of being present in our lives and the challenges that come with it. They share personal experiences and insights about their journey towards self-awareness and growth. Shara opens up about her struggles with balancing a busy life while staying true to her values, and Liz offers thoughtful reflections on how to navigate these complexities. As they discuss the significance of honoring one's core values and the transformative power of presence, they also touch on the importance of safety and consideration for the LGBTQ+ community, especially during Pride Month. Tune in to hear about their personal stories, practical tips on being present, and how to create space for joy and authenticity in your life. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to truly be present and the beauty of discovering oneself.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. It's time to embrace a culture of community and legacy-building! Join us this week as we welcome Mr. Judson Robinson, CEO and President of the Houston Area Urban League, who will share his experiences and strategies for creating inclusive, equitable environments that foster growth and belonging. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. In this episode of More Than Words Podcast, The Aunties of Inclusion delve into the inspiring journey of Latinas Excelling at Doctoral Degrees (LEADD). They sit down with Dr. Biance Neal from LEADD to explore their story, mission, and vision, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by black and brown women navigating the path to graduate school. The conversation begins with an exploration of the LEADD program's mission and vision, uncovering its dedication to empowering Latina scholars in pursuing doctoral degrees. The hosts pose the question: "What is the mission and vision of LEADD?" Transitioning to another aspect of their work, we delve into Dr. Bianca Neal's, "Con Ganas," offering insights into its purpose and impact. Join The Aunties of Inclusion in this enlightening conversation as they celebrate the resilience and determination of Latinas Excelling at Doctoral Degrees, inspiring listeners to support and uplift underrepresented voices in academia and beyond.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. This week, Liz and Shara discuss how through a recent personal growth journey, Liz discovered that her default isn't actually joy even though joy is one of her values. Joy seems to be an after thought after everything has worked out. Awareness of behaviors we carry is key to understanding why we react in certain situations. Join the conversation! What is your default?

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning.   This week we are joined by Loren Rosario-Maldonado of Cultura where we talk about the importance of integrating cultural intelligence in all spaces. We also share the importance of having your community and taking care of you on a deep level. We need more warriors doing DEI and Culture work, but it takes self-love and community to do it.   Loren Rosario-Maldonado, an acclaimed author and People Strategist, has dedicated over 25 years to leadership coaching, change management, and cultural intelligence. Her unique ability to create human-centered workplace experiences and build high-performing teams has transformed organizations and solidified her reputation as an industry trailblazer. Her latest book, Becoming the Change: The Power of Cultural Intelligence, is a testament to her commitment to fostering cultural diversity and personal growth.   Now pursuing a Psy. D in Cross-Cultural Psychology, Loren's expertise in navigating the multifaceted dimensions of cultural intelligence continues to guide leaders and readers alike, empowering them to make informed, impactful decisions in an increasingly interconnected world.

Join The of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. In this week's episode, Liz and Shara catch up. Our listeners don't typically get to hear our shenanigans when catching up so we decided to start recording them. Catch up with us as we talk about end of the year intentions and how burn out is real especially the last few weeks of the year. Let's break the cycles of parent/caregiver burnout and start embracing you and your joy.

Join The of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. Join us for a conversation with our guest Sharayu Salunkhe, the amazing host of the Sochu Podcast, who will share her on-going journey of self-discovery and her current milestone! Want to learn more about the Sochu Podcast? The Sochu Podcast is focused on finding multidimensional perspectives through the medium of storytelling. The podcast's objective is to dismantle polarity by amplifying the intersectionality in people's experiences. Topics we wish to explore include life experience, history, philosophy, political theory, innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Join The of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. In this episode with special guest Walt, we discuss unleashing potential through leadership and how it plays a critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in fostering effective leadership. We explore how embracing diverse perspectives, creating equitable opportunities, and cultivating an inclusive environment can unlock the full potential of individuals and teams. We discuss how actively promoting DEI, emphasizes the power of inclusive leadership styles in driving innovation, collaboration, and organizational success. The episode offers actionable insights and real-life examples, showcasing the transformative impact of prioritizing DEI initiatives in leadership practices.

Join The of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. This week, we are discussing the importance of increasing representation of Latinas in the tech industry with guest Hady Mendez. Hady is the founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking LLC, a company that aspires to expand the conversation around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). Through her role as a speaker and facilitator, Hady encourages employees and leaders to play an active role in creating more inclusive workplaces. Hady previously served as Head of Equality for a major tech firm, held multiple customer-facing roles in high tech and financial services, served as a leader across various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), volunteered abroad with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women, and served as Community School Director at an elementary school in the South Bronx. Hady's additional advocacy work has her serving as a member of the NY Advisory Board at Room to Grow, a nonprofit organization based in the South Bronx. Hady also serves on the Board of Pan Peru USA, an organization whose mission is to empower low income women in rural Peru. In her free time, Hady is an amateur street art photographer. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadymendez Instagram: @hadyontheweb

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. This week, we are talking to Teresa (Dr. Terri) Dean Malcolm about inclusion in healthcare for everyone and how a coach approach is so important in healthcare. Dr. Terri is a Certified Physician Coach and the Founder of Master Physician Leaders, a coaching firm delivering dynamic, dedicated guidance for physicians committed to maximizing their leadership and wellness potential. 

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. Join Liz and Shara and they celebrate one year of podcasting! It has been an amazing journey with amazing guests. We hope you enjoy all the laughs, tears, reflections and shenanigans. 

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. This week, we have guest Dr. Joanna Jenkins who talks with us about DEIB in media and technology. Dr. Jenkins is a creative scholar-practitioner, with well over 15 years of experience at the intersection of creative, communication industry and education. Joanna drives insights and prepares inclusive spaces for culturally and ethically competent students and professionals to thrive in their education and careers.  Joanna is experienced in K-12, collegiate, graduate, professional and executive studies. Her educational expertise includes inclusive curricula, culturally informed teaching methods, universal learning design, critical analysis and equity strategies. She is particularly interested in championing the needs and leadership of historically excluded populations in education and underrepresented professions in STEAM (A/ARTS), media, advertising and strategic communication.  In roles of Consultant, Associate Dean, Academic Program Coordinator, Professor, Creative Director, Designer and Strategist, Joanna has a proven track record in audience engagement, program development, visual communications, curricula design, training, research, planning, DEI and corporate social responsibility. A Scholar with Rutgers's Center for Minority Serving Institutions, her research and teaching encompass a range of eclectic and interconnected topics including convergence, media representation, inclusive leadership and visual communication.  Her latest works include the textbook Advertising Creative, Strategy, Copy & Design (Sage Publications), Insecure #Awkward and Winning: Intersectionality in the works of Issa Rae (Peter Lang Publications) and ADColor's State of the Workplace Study: Retention Outlook Through a DEI Lens.  Joanna is an active mentor and alumni of Pratt and Howard University.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. Meet Sophia Toh, the CEO of Illuminate U Coaching, LLC, a company dedicated to helping individuals thrive through executive coaching and inclusive leadership training. Before embarking on her coaching journey, Sophia dedicated 20 years of her career to the corporate world. She held executive positions at Kraft Heinz and Procter & Gamble, where she managed the financial aspects of multi-billion-dollar brands. With expertise in Finance, Accounting, Strategy, and Organizational and People Development,  During her tenure, Sophia served as the Chief Financial Officer of Walker and Company Brands, a P&G subsidiary, and as the Chief Financial Officer of a $5 Billion business unit and Vice President of Financial Transformation at Kraft Heinz. Sophia has an MBA from Purdue University and a Nonprofit Leadership executive certificate from Harvard Kennedy School. She also holds certifications from prestigious institutions such as the International Coaching Federation, Coach Diversity Institute, and Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Coaching Center. Sophia is also passionate about giving back to the community. She contributes 20% of her time to nonprofit organizations and alumni networks, dedicating her expertise and experience to impact the world positively.  Most importantly, Sophia is a proud auntie, mom, wife, daughter, granddaughter, mentor, student, and friend.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. We caught up with Fred Agho while Liz was in Houston last month and were able to learn more about his purpose and mission as a photographer. He talks to us about why it's important to redefine what creativity means. Fred Agho is an accomplished commercial and portrait photographer based in Houston, whose journey began with photographing his collegiate football teammates. His love for image making has since grown into a passion for capturing compelling portraits that convey a deep sense of connection with his subjects. Drawing inspiration from his own life experiences, Fred has developed a unique perspective that infuses his work with a sense of authenticity and emotional resonance. His ability to connect with people and create images that capture the essence of their individual stories has made him a sought-after photographer in the industry.

Join us, The Aunties of Inclusion, as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. This week, we are connecting diversity, equity, and inclusion through art and nature with guest Dr. Erika Powell, Ed.D of The Powell Consulting Group.  Dr. Erika Powell has a background in Cultural Anthropology, Intercultural Communication, and Instructional Technology & Design. She has various passions including: Passion #1: Creating a workplace where people from diverse backgrounds & walks of life can come together in ways that foster authentic & meaningful connection, that also honors the power of their lived experiences in this country and abroad, and that lives up to promise of inclusion, equity, and belonging for all.  Passion #2: Creating business value, driving efficiencies, and producing positive results and impact through learning and development, employee engagement, & diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging initiatives. She is also passionate about her 2 adorable furbabies.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion, and equity through growth and learning. This week, we have a powerhouse of a speaker, consultant, and coach. Miguel Joey Aviles has been recognized as a 2021 Top 15 Champion of Diversity by Diversity Global Magazine, as a Top 100 Executive Leader by Diversity MBA Magazine, and featured as an Inclusion Innovator by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). Former Chief of Diversity and Inclusion at an 88,000 people organization with over 15 years of D&I Experience. He is a D&I Thought Leader with over a decade of experience at the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Interior (DOI), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  TEDx speaker, featured at the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, Telemundo, the Change Management Conference, the Human Capital Institute, the SHRM Talent Management and D&I Conferences, Fortune 500 companies, and other global organizations. Architect of D&I interventions that equip global organizations to build a captivating business case for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, exponentially increase D&I budgets and manage D&I related national scandals involving domestic terrorism, United Congress progress convenings and high-stake televised cases. Join us as we discuss our interconnected identities and why representation matters. You will be ignited with this conversation!

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion and equity through growth and learning.    This week, we are joined by author, speaker, consultant, and designer Jessica Bantom who recently wrote the book Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World.   Design is expression, a service, an act of creativity. But if designers design for everyone, how can there be so little diversity in the profession? In this book, Jessica Bantom examines the implications of design in everyday life, from spaces and products to images and the fashion industry.   Jessica Bantom is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) practitioner and workplace strategist whose goals are to help organizations develop customized strategies for transformational change and to enable individuals to take immediate action to become more inclusive. She is a skilled speaker and certified facilitator and coach with a passion for helping people and organizations reach their full potential and actualize the values of inclusion and belonging from the work team up to the enterprise level.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion and equity through growth and learning.    This week, we are bringing a special guest who keeps us on point with new technology and edits our episodes even when someone (cough Liz) has too much fun over the weekend and sends it last minute. Leo "Buddy" Tyler is the CEO and Founder of CradleRock Entertainment. Leo has spent much of his career becoming an expert in multimedia and we are so grateful that he is part of The Aunties of Inclusion community. Join us as Leo shares his story, his faith, and how he started CradleRock Entertainment.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion and equity through growth and learning.  This week we discuss coaching, human rights, international collaboration & co-creating, and salsa dancing with special guest, Sara Guerreiro. Sara is a trainer, a coach for international professionals and a human rights consultant. Sara has a background in law and human rights, she is a certified conflict mediator and she has worked over 20 years in home-based and international development settings in four different continents. Sara has trained more than 3,000 people on human rights, access to justice and gender-based violence, with the UN and in Academia. As a UN consultant, she has led diverse teams to conduct research studies and prepare legal drafts.   Sara is currently a lead instructor and mentor for beginner coaches with @CoachDiversityInstitute. Mother of 2 awesome children and married to a global thinking American, Sara was born in Portugal, she travels back and forth between Portugal and the USA. She is passionate about movement and she has been teaching Salsa for the last 15 years. Learn more at www.saracoach.com.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion and equity through growth and learning. In today's episode, we are joined by Haley, Founder & Creative Director at the Mac Ryan Production House. She has made it her mission to dive deep into business and treat it as her own to help deliver the strategic vision of her client's brand needs. Haley has worked with clients in three (3) different countries and has provided creative direction to more than a dozen industries.  With her background in technology training, a proud software-fanatic, and knows how to utilize more than twenty (20) pieces of software that can better her client's businesses. Her process is proven to take a brand to the next level to achieve the performance results.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion and equity through growth and learning. This week, Liz and Shara share their thoughts on the "9 Future of Work Trends for 2023", an article published by Gartner. You've often heard Liz and Shara talk about the lasting impacts of the pandemic on us, both individually and collectively. Gartner really confirms everything we've been saying and gives organizations a playbook on how to successfully tackle many of the challenges we are facing in these historic times. The face of work is really changing. Source: Gartner

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion and equity through growth and learning.  This week's episode features special guest, Sarah Akinterinwa who is an author, illustrator, and New York Magazine cartoonist. In this episode, we talk about relationships, art, body image struggles, and loving where you are at in life. In 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and having recently been made redundant, she created the comic "Oyin and Kojo", showcasing humorous single panel cartoons of a black-British couple's everyday life. Two months later, the cartoon editor of The New Yorker magazine discovered her work and asked her to become a contributor. It was from then on that she became a cartoonist for The New Yorker magazine, and later became a full-time artist, creating comic, editorial cartoons and illustrations, and delivering artist workshops. Listen on Apple Music, Spotify and watch us on YouTube @morethanwordspodcast #theauntiesofinclusion #morethanwordspodcast #podcastersofinstagram #thenewyorkmagazine #author #cartoonist #relationships #sarahakinterinwa   

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion and equity through growth and learning.  In this week's episode, we are joined by Susan (Susi) Knight, President of Knight Consulting, Founder & Chair of 50/50 Women on Boards Houston Chapter. Susi shares her experience on transitioning from Corporate to pursuing her purpose. Join us as we talk about what it means to be authentic, our legacy, and the importance of having more women on boards. Susi owes her professional success to planning, persistence and determination. In August 2022, she transitioned from Corporate America to pursue her purpose. She is on a mission to help every human build mental fitness so they can fulfill their true potential for both happiness and positive contribution. Community involvement is integral to her daily life. She founded 50/50 Women on Boards and is a mentor to women business owners for Cherie Blaire Foundation. For three years, Susi earned The Points of Light President's Volunteer Service Award, which honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities. 

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion and equity through growth and learning. In today's episode, we are joined by Christian Brooks of Brooks Bookkeeping & Accounting Services. Her business aims to empower and educate women of color entrepreneurs and small business owners on their taxes and business finances. Known for developing the knowledge of her clients, Christian is more than a bookkeeping and tax service. She works tirelessly to ensure that you are knowledgeable and financially healthy, making us true partners in your growth and success. In addition to her business, Christian is highly sought after for her expertise in climate change, policy and community partnerships. She has board and advisory roles that leverage her solutions- driven approach. Pull up a seat and let's get prepared together for tax season! Be sure to follow @brooks.bookkeeping.accounting #theauntiesofinclusion #morethanwordspodcast #taxseason #bookkeeping #entrepreneurs #smallbusinessowners #diversityequityandinclusion #belonging #community

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue pushing forward diversity, inclusion and equity through growth and learning.  In today's episode, we are joined by Angela Chen who is discussing personhood and ethics of care. Angela helps us explore how intentionality around employee needs, connection to a purpose, and maximizing care in the workplace increase shareholder value. Angela is a PhD Candidate at The University of Melbourne and researching human resource management practices that create a flourishing workplace for employees. Current research interests are compassion, suffering, incivility in a cross-cultural context, and sustainable HRM in the workplace. You won't want to miss this episode! #theauntiesofinclusion #morethanwordspodcast #personhood #ethicsofcare #research #humanresources #growth #universityofmelbourne

Happy New Year from The Aunties of Inclusion. Join us as we reflect on 2022 and look forward to 2023. We are filled with gratitude, joy, growth, and lessons learned. This podcast would not have been possible without our listeners and supporters.    Don't forget to comment, like, share and subscribe. www.morethanwordspodcast.com  

Join us on the final episode of #thebigpivot series of the CDI Symposium 2022. Today, we are featuring Shawna Gann, Founder and CEO of True Colors Consulting, LLC and host of the podcast titled Our True Colors. Dr. Shawna Gann effectively blends her expertise in business psychology and education to deliver DEI experiences that help organizations and individuals level up their practices to cultivate environments where employees don't have to worry about cultural fit and can instead thrive in their workplaces free from worry about their authentic identities. Shawna is skilled and experienced in the design, development, and delivery of organizational and individual assessments, custom learning experiences, strategic action planning, and coaching – tools that provide the support needed to set and achieve DEI goals. For more information on Shawna, visit https://www.truecolorsdei.com/

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue featuring guests from The Big Pivot series recorded live at the 2022 CDI Symposium. This week we are featuring a catch up with a previous episode guest, Toi B. James. Toi is the Founder and Chief Impact Officer of RedInk Enterprises, LLC, a boutique coaching and consulting firm - specializing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Belonging located in Atlanta, GA. RedInk supports DEI&B initiatives for companies and organizations and provides collaborative, transformational experiences for individual clients to help ensure every individual is seen, heard, and respected. She envisions a world where you are empowered to be exactly who they are…wherever they are.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we continue featuring guests from The Big Pivot series recorded live at the 2022 CDI Symposium. This week, we are showcasing a double feature - a power duo who bring research, energy, and action to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Joanna Jenkins is an executive-level educator, creative, strategist and administrator: Scholar - Practitioner Successful track record in strategic communications/planning, L&D/DEI/CSR/ESG, research/evaluation/assessment, advertising/marketing, branding, media, audience engagement, inclusive leadership, collaboration, teaching, culturally informed teaching strategy, curriculum design, program and professional/career development within educational, private, non-profit, corporate and consulting organizations. Dr. Oyame KenZoe Brian J. Selassie is an incredibly talented and dynamic critical theories and intercultural communications research scholar and professor, lecturer, and keynote speaker as well as nonprofit and government diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) and resource development consultant. 

Are you ready to Shift Into A Higher Gear? Are you ready to hit play on your greatness, but just haven't found the courage? Join The Aunties of Inclusion, as we continue featuring guests from The Big Pivot series at the CDI Symposium 2022. We had the privilege of hosting Dr. Delatorro McNeal II on an after show special. Dr. Delatorro McNeal II is a world-class Peak Performance Expert. Sought after by Fortune 50 companies and organizations, this internationally best-selling author is entrusted to change corporations and individuals alike who have the desire to go to the next level. Topping the literary charts of USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon with his life-altering book, Shift Into A Higher Gear: Better Your Best and Live Life to the Fullest, Dr. Delatorro has impacted people and stages in Aviation, Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Insurance, Real Estate, Entertainment, Sports, Education, and beyond. His electrically epic keynotes are known for taking high achievers even higher and pulling aspiring speakers and entrepreneurs into a place of unlimiting beliefs coupled with intentional action. He is known as being the best of the best when it comes to personal and professional development. Source: https://delatorro.com/ Follow Dr. Delatorro McNeal II on IG @drdelatorro

We are so excited to have Derek L. Anderson join the conversation! We had the absolute pleasure to meet him at the 2022 CoachDiversity Symposium.  Derek L. Anderson is an Author, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Board Member, Hall of Famer, Former NBA & NCAA Champion, Documentary Producer & Director, and Mentor. He was drafted as the 13th pick in the 1997 NBA draft and became the first player signed to the Michael Jordan Brand and given his own signature shoe.  @NCAA and @NBA Since retiring from the NBA, Derek Anderson founded the Stamina Foundation which provides educational programming and events which empower youth and young adults with resources and life skills. The Stamina Foundation has paved the way for over 100 underprivileged youth to attend college in a 20-year span. 

Pull up a seat! Pull up a seat!  Join us for a conversation with Global Women's Wellness Coach, Nadia Kashouh is the creator of The Kash Method LLC, who is on a mission to build legacies and shift mindsets. Her passion and determination position her to be a trusted voice in women's health.  Thank you to @TowannaBurrous who connected us at the 2022 @CoachDiversity Symposium!  To learn more about Coach Nadia, check out her training videos, masterclass and workshops: https://trainwithkash.com @nadkash @kashmethod

Join The Aunties of Inclusion for an amazing conversation about coaching, business ownership, and community with Naomi D. Brown, CEO of Her Corner!   Whether you are thinking about starting a business, coach supporting small business owners, or just curious about the topic, connect with us on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. To learn more about Her Corner? It is a community of women business owners dedicated to growing our companies and working together to get there. The company operates in six states, and has a network of nearly 1,000 businesses, including brick-and-mortar shops like bakeries and fitness studios, to service providers like bookkeepers and website marketers, to nonprofit organizations, and everything in between. Members typically have revenue from $250,000/year to $3 million/year, employ a handful or more people, and are a main source of income for their families. The flagship Accelerator program has helped hundreds of women by offering proprietary business frameworks, collaboration with fellow business owners, in-person peer groups, and business coaching and strategy from prominent experts to help scale women's businesses. They believe women can grow their businesses through the power of collective intelligence — and our mission is to be part of that growth story.

Join The Aunties of Inclusion as we discuss the McKinsey & Company Women in the Workplace 2022 Report and why the term The Great Breakup is being used. Key points: *Companies have a new pipeline problem *Women leaders are changing jobs at high rates *The intersectionality of women experiences in the workplace *Increase in flexible work schedules and hybrid work *The key role managers play *What can companies do Full report - link in Instagram bio.

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff. Join us this week as we discuss tech through a DEI lens, working parents/caregivers, and stereotypes with guest, Rachel Kay. Rachel has been in tech for 15 years, a working mom and an advocate for change especially in the tech industry.

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff.   This week we cover food security, climate change, and farmers through a DEI lens. Join us as we chat with Karyn Bigelow founder of Beekeeping While Black.

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff. In today's episode, we chat with Sonja Gonzales a certified health coach and a proud Tia. She shares her honest story about shifting to a balanced, joyful and purpose driven life. Join us as we have an enlightening conversation about why it was so important for her to make this change.

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff. The title of this episode is simply Coach Tony - A Story About True Allyship, Mentorship and Sponsorship. Other titles include Coaching With a Focus on Legacy and Impact, Coaching Through Faith, Leading and Reaching Back. Tony Farmer is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the private and public sectors. An influencer who develops and implements comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategies. A proven leader who builds and leverages a diverse, collaborative network to create innovative solutions to complex issues. Join us as we talk about coaching, purpose, impact and legacy!

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff. The title of this episode is simply Coach Tony - A Story About True Allyship, Mentorship and Sponsorship. Other titles include Coaching With a Focus on Legacy and Impact, Coaching Through Faith, Leading and Reaching Back. Tony Farmer is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the private and public sectors. An influencer who develops and implements comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategies. A proven leader who builds and leverages a diverse, collaborative network to create innovative solutions to complex issues. Join us as we talk about coaching, purpose, impact and legacy! #morethanwordspodcast #theauntiesofinclusion #faith #legacy #coaching #mentoring #coachdiversityinstitute

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff. Bring all the bold, courageous, and brave!  We are going to talk about immigration. There are variety of perspectives in the news these days but what is the immigration process and available resources for those living this experience. Leave your politics at the door!  Objective listening is the opportunity. Join us  along  with our guest, Crystal Gonzalez, who will shed some light on this topic, and how she navigates this work with a DEI lens! 

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff. We have to show our gratitude for this week's guest and author Toi B. James. Toi is the Founder and Chief Impact Officer of RedInk Enterprises, LLC, a boutique coaching and consulting firm - specializing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Belonging located in Atlanta, GA. RedInk supports DEI&B initiatives for companies and organizations and provides collaborative, transformational experiences for individual clients to help ensure every individual is seen, heard, and respected. She envisions a world where you are empowered to be exactly who they are…wherever they are.

Tia Norman is a teacher + guide specializing in spirituality and practices anchored in the mystical teachings of the Christian Contemplative tradition. She writes, speaks and design offerings that assist individuals, organizations, and communities in living more authentic, centered, and empowered lives. Join us as we explore the intersectionality of our lived experiences + self-regulation+ grief + personal growth-- as we lead and coaching those around DEI. Be sure to check out her website for mediations, retreats, published work and upcoming offerings at: Tia Norman (tiaariane.com).

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff. Dr. Towanna Burrous, President, CoachDiversity Institute (CDI) is a best-selling author, trainer, and ICF professional certified coach (PCC) based in Washington, DC. As a much sought-after executive coach, Towanna's mission is to empower diverse communities through executive coaching. Her role is to test, re-test, and ultimately drive the organization's overarching vision, strategy, and tactical direction. Join us as we discuss our very personal experience with the CoachDiversity Institute coaching program. Our goal was to uncover Towanna's story that she rarely shares during class. The result, we took a lot of notes and had another life changing experience during this episode. Liz and Shara share their stories with Towanna on the impact that CDI had in their personal and professional lives.

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff. Ayana Gray is the New York Times-bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy, and a lover of all things monsters, mythos, and magic. Originally from Atlanta, she has called many places home but now lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her works have been translated in ten languages across five continents and are being adapted for feature film. Join us as we learn about Ayana's journey on becoming a published author of YA (young adult) books and how that experienced shaped her and her mission.

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff. A personal story from Jaymie Woods. Jaymie is a DEI professional who guides people through their DEI experiences and has been doing this for 20 years. In 2018, her life changed and now is having to guide those who she loves through her own ability shift and new experiences. This is a story filled with resilience, uncomfortable truths and hope.

A few weeks ago, we shared one of our most used resources called The SCARF® Model. This model uses neuroscience to assess people's motivation and summarizes five domains of threat or reward - status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness and fairness. Now let's talk about The Great Resignation or as Denise Hamilton @officialdham coined it #TheGreatReimagination . What did these last few years teach us and how do we bring it back to The SCARF® Model? Join on this episode where Liz makes Shara take an assessment at 9pm the night before. They discuss their results - there are some surprising ones and others make a lot of sense.

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff. They say "money isn't everything"...well, actually building wealth is crucial especially for communities that were historically excluded from wealth and having cash on hand. Join us as we talk to Enrique Basañez, a Financial Advisor with Thrivent Financial, about why it's important for people from historically excluded communities to get their mind right when it comes to money. Building wealth is about legacy. What do we need to do to create an inclusive and equitable economy when it comes to building wealth? And how do we do this when we lack family wealth? Enrique is a successful Financial Advisor with Thrivent Financial who is focused on helping underserved communities, families and small businesses. Enrique was born and raised in Mexico and immigrated to Texas at the age of 15. He graduated from Valley View High School in 2001. He received a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from UT - Brownsville in 2006. Enrique started his career in technology and has been in the financial industry for 15 years working for global Investment and Banking institutions: Merrill Lynch, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs. He was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs and Bank of America. Enrique successfully managed and helped individuals progress in their career through mentorship. He is passionate about giving back to the community and helping others achieve success. He believes every person has the right to similar opportunities to be successful in the workplace and society. Enrique lives happily with his wife Alex, 18-year-old daughter Jazmin and 13-year-old son David near the mountains in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Join us as we continue pushing forward DEI conversations no matter how difficult they are to have. This podcast is about growth, inclusion, and appreciating the humans around you. Engagement and discussion are critical to self-growth, and we won't shy away from the tough stuff. Are you ok? Each day, we navigate the question "are you ok". Often we have an automated response and other times we use it as an opportunity to share, but let's take it a step further and talk about how we care for ourselves. Join us as we explore this topic with Melanie Ryan, CEO of MFR Coaching and Consulting about the equity of selfcare and how that has different meanings. For some, self-care looks like taking care of basic necessities and for others it's taking a walk with a friend. Either one is necessary for our well-being. How are we putting ourselves a priority without feeling selfish or guilty? Melanie has over twenty years of experience in leadership, culture development, building equitable teams and facilitating individual growth. She is known for her ability to connect what people say to underlying root issues.