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Untapped is a podcast hosted by Long Island born social media influencer Louis Levanti featuring his long-time friend and co-host Jeremy Takoda. Taking his controversial opinions & brutally honest takes from TikTok to the pod, Louis will say exactly what you’re thinking, or not thinking, on anything and everything; no topic is off limits. From partying, to what’s poppin on social media, to everyday life, Louis and Jeremy will give you their unfiltered thoughts from an “untapped” point of view. If you’re the type of person who is afraid to say the wrong thing, then Untapped is the podcast for you, because we’ll probably say it for you.

Untapped


    • May 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    Gender Identity in the Workplace with Natalie Egan (She/Her)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 47:28


    This week on Untapped we are joined by Natalie Egan (She/Her), CEO & Founder of Translator, Inc. to discuss gender identity in the workplace and the impact of toxic masculinity. Listen to Natalie's personal story of identity crisis and becoming an overnight minority.In this episode, you'll learn:Natalie's personal experience with identity crisis and becoming an overnight minority How to overcome a toxic masculine culture How trans visibility doesn't equal equity Today's workplace trans experience: where are we?How visibility for the trans community can be a double-edged sword Gender identity in the workplace How storytelling is the key to empathy What to do if you're interested in becoming a better allyAbout Natalie J. Egan (She/Her):Natalie J. Egan (She/Her) is the CEO & Founder of Translator, Inc. Natalie Egan is an openly transgender, B2B software entrepreneur and a recognized thought leader living her life at the intersection of technology and Diversity & Inclusion. Natalie has over 20 years of experience driving digital change, developing high-performing teams, building complex products, and selling enterprise solutions. Today, she is the CEO & Founder of Translator, Inc., where she and her team are on a mission to scale empathy and equality through technology. Prior to founding Translator in 2016––and prior to her transition––Natalie was CEO & Founder of  PeopleLinx, a venture capital-backed sales technology solution that was acquired in  2015. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Natalie has also worked in sales leadership positions at large public companies like LinkedIn, Autonomy, and Ecolab. Outside of work, Natalie is a parent, a marathon runner, an artist, and a consummate activist for transgender rights and representation. Based in Philadelphia, PA -- Natalie received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel  Administration, her MBA from The Villanova School of Business, and is currently writing her first book about her transition from a Male-to-Female CEO in corporate  America and the business lessons learned along the way. 

    What It Actually Means To Center The Most Marginalized With Jen Casimiro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 47:08


    In our conversation with Jen Casimiro, IDEO's Global Talent Director and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we talked about what it means to truly center marginalized communities at work, how to design for the margins, and how to manage expectations while doing this important work. In this episode, you'll learn:Relationships are at the heart of DEIWork fueled by fear is problematicWhat DEIB looks like todayThe importance of understanding the 'why' behind this workHow to design for the margins Egoism and elitism in DEI What does it really mean to center the margins How to manage expectations Equity doesn't “feel good” for everyone and it shouldn't About Jen Casimiro:Jen Casimiro (she/her) serves as IDEO's Global Talent Director and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at IDEO. In her role, Jen designs equitable and inclusive systems, processes, programs, and spaces that support IDEO's community of creative, lifelong learners in becoming more equitable designers and people. Drawing on her experience in equity-focused leadership and people development, Jen supports individuals and organizations in learning about systems of power, recognizing their impact, and making equitable decisions. Each of us has the capacity to be a leader, but we're rarely given the space, resources, or validation to realize that leadership. What inspires Jen every day is the opportunity to support others in recognizing this leadership potential through one-on-one coaching, examining interpersonal and team dynamics, and formal programmatic training. Jen's own leadership style is empathetic, collaborative, open, and direct, and is informed by her passion for social justice and her work in the social sector and the world of design.

    How To Foster A Truly Inclusive Environment For Transgender Employees With David Baboolall (They/Them)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 44:10


    This week on Untapped, David Baboolall (They/Them), Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company stopped by to discuss an in-depth and impactful report, Being Transgender At Work. Tariq Meyers (He/Him) and David discuss why this research was done, the significant learnings from the report, and what organizations need to be thinking about and actioning on to create an inclusive work environment for transgender employees. In this episode, you'll learn:Why this research was conducted What being trans today often looks and feels like How language is a barrier to comprehensionWhat do “transgender” and “non-binary” actually mean?Most significant learnings from the McKinsey reportIf remote work been the great equalizer or not? What are the first things an organization needs to be thinking about when it comes to trans-inclusion What can companies do today that can begin to reserve some of the harm that exists in the process? 

    Why DEI Should Not Be Treated As A Traditional Business Initiative With Lambert Odeh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 37:55


    This week on Untapped with Tariq Meyers, Lambert Odeh, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion professional shares his point of view on DEI and explains why it shouldn't be considered a conventional business initiative. Lambert also shares the lessons he learned about how to become an effective ERG leader.In this episode, you will learn:Quick wins for diversity and inclusion in the workplaceHow you can measure impact when it comes to DEIWhy DEI Is untraditionalLambert's experience of “selling a dream” First 90 days of Lambert experience in DEI Actionable piece of advice on how to get started on this journey How you can grow your DEI knowledge About Lambert Odeh:Lambert Odeh (he/him) is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional currently in the tech space. Lambert moved into DEI full time after resonating with Employee Resource Group leadership, creating DEI talent management initiatives, and diversity recruiting in his previous roles. Discover Untapped Talent: https://www.untapped.io/ 

    What Your Organization Needs To Do To Attract And Retain The Next-Gen Workforce With Angela Cafarelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 39:00


    This week on Untapped with Tariq Meyers, Angela Cafarelli stops by to talk about how companies can make sure they are creating inclusive work environments for Next-Gen workers and the LGBTQ+ community. Angela and Tariq take a deeper look at DEI now with a post-pandemic perspective. In this episode, you'll learn:How to restore humanity back into this work Foundations of systemic changeLGBTQ+ community + DEI todayHow to get rid of norms that we are used to sayingconcept of bringing your authentic self to workWhy are we seeing director level retention issue About our guest: Angela is the Director, Inclusion & Diversity - Global Technology at Prudential. Angela is responsible for designing and managing Inclusion and Diversity strategies, programs, and initiatives for Global Technology through three areas of focus: business, talent, and culture impacts. Angela has 10 years of experience working in a variety of HR and I&D roles. 

    The Importance of Storytelling in DEI Work with Tara Turk-Haynes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 49:42


    This week Leaf Group's VP of DEI and Talent Management, Tara Turk-Haynes, stopped by Untapped to discuss the value of storytelling and its impact on DEI. Find out what Tara has to say about the value of incorporating DEI into your business, picking and choosing your battles, and restoring the humanity of DEI work. In this episode, you'll learn:Why centering DEI work is vital The most impactful thing recruiters can do right now from a DEI perspectiveHow to keep your eyes on the prize and replenish yourself as a DEI practitionerThe future of DEI at the intersection of recruitingWant to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: www.canvas.com/demo

    DEI: Bringing Everyone To The Table With Joahanna Garcia-Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 23:54


    This week on Untapped we were joined by Joahanna Garcia-Thomas who heads HR at Avalanche Studios New York & is the Head of People for Glow Up Games, both video game companies. Joahanna shared her expertise and knowledge from having worked in HR for 15 years and having the opportunity to focus on DEI in the past 5 years. Tariq and Joahanna discuss colorism, intersectionality & positionality, and how the pandemic shifted DEI work. In this episode, you'll learn:The impact of ‘what's in it for me' (WIIFM)How intersectionality & positionality show up  Why DEI work has a lot of resistanceThe wheel of power/privilegeHow the pandemic shifted DEI work The reality of colorismTurn diversity goals into action today with Canvas. Request a free demo with us: Canvas.com/demo

    S1E3 - Episode 3: Sugar Babies | Untapped with Louis Levanti and Jeremy Takoda

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 46:02


    Episode Note This week's episode we tackle halloween costumes, lack of self respect, and moving out. This is Louis' final in person episode BABY!!!!! (until he visits) he talks about what his dog will be using his room for and if he's going to miss anyone (spoiler alert: probably not) Thanks for tuning in and be sure to check out next weeks fully remote episode of Untapped!

    Actionable Ways To Advance Disability Inclusion With Julie Sowash

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 40:39


    This week on Untapped, Julie Sowash, joins Tariq Meyers to discuss how organizations can improve disability inclusion in their hiring processes and beyond. Julie, Executive Director of Disability Solutions and Co-Host of Crazy and The King Podcast, discusses the barriers to employment for people with disabilities and how companies can work to remove those barriers. In this episode, you'll learn:How far has DEI come with regard to people with disabilities?What is the silver lining of the pandemic in relation to the disability community?How is mental illness the elephant in the room? In what ways do people with disabilities face barriers to employment? And how can organizations address and solve these challenges?Turn diversity goals into action today with Canvas. Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3i7VMph 

    S1E2 - Episode 2 - My First Existential Crisis , Lasik, and a King Sized Bed | Untapped with Louis Levanti (feat. Jeremy Takoda)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 53:50


    Episode Notes Louis is joined by Jeremy for an in depth symposium on what the meaning of life is and Nicki Minaj's lack of vaccination knowledge. Will the Barbz rise up and expose the vaccine truth? Will Jeremy buy two king sized beds and smash them together? Are we slowly losing our minds? All questions will be answered on this episode. Untapped drops every week on Tuesday at 5pm EST / 2pm PST

    S1E1 - Untapped: Episode 1 - Trouble in Tampa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 45:51


    # Episode Notes

    Examining The Frame And The Context Around DEI Today with Dr. Vijay Pendakur

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 53:29


    This week on Untapped, Dr. VIjay Pendakur, Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Zynga stopped by to discuss the framework around diversity and inclusion. We spoke about where we are in the future of work today and how employee activism has made an impact. In this episode, you'll learn:How corporations are currently going through the same thing higher education went through  The impact on employee activism and DEI Performativity in DEI work: the double-edged sword Quality control in the DEI space Turn diversity goals into action. Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3i7VMph 

    The Politics Of Politeness In DEI With John Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 51:56


    This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with John Graham, VP, Employer Brand, Diversity & Culture at Shaker Recruitment Marketing. We dive into the topic of politeness and diversity, equity and inclusion, and how it impacts DEI practitioners. In this episode, you'll learn:What diversity theatre is and why it's stopping us from seeing more opportunities for untapped talent The two definitions of politeness in DEI The hidden language of corporate AmericaThe one piece of advice John has for DEI & Talent leaders to move the needle today How to improve the lived experiences of marginalized employee populations through approaches that disrupt the status quoWhere to start when you're trying to build an inclusive employer brandWant to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3i7VMph 

    Rethink Your Approach To First-Generation And Diversity Recruitment With Daniel Botero

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 38:41


    This week on Untapped, Daniel Botero, Founder of Mastering College To Career, discusses ways companies can rethink how they recruit first-generation early career candidates in order to solve the problem on both the recruitment and the candidate sides of the coin. In this episode, you'll learn: What recruiters and companies can be doing to hire diverse teams, especially first-gen & historically underrepresented college students. Specific barriers and challenges that first-generation students face during their job search that recruiters and talent leaders should be aware of. Ways companies can support first-generation employees or historically underrepresented college students once they are hiredHow the current way we measure success hurts first generation, underrepresented studentsWhat GenZ wants and values in an organization How GenZ and Millennials differ from one another Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3i7VMph

    The Difference Between Diversity & Inclusion Theory and Action with Kellie Wagner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 49:25


    This week on Untapped with Tariq Meyers, we sat down with Kellie Wagner, founder of DEI Collective — a DEI consultancy. We spoke about some untapped ideas that may make you look at D&I work a little differently.In this episode, you'll learn: How to move from diversity and inclusion theory to action The tension between theory and action How focusing on theory may sometimes hurt D&I practiceUnintended consequences of identity politics that have surfacedWith employees being multi-dimensional and D&I not being a one-size-fits-all approach, what does the future of DEI look like?   Want to build diverse teams without all of the guesswork.? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3i7VMph 

    What Leaders Should Ask Themselves Before Hiring A Chief Diversity Officer with Mita Mallick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 47:56


    This week on Untapped, Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity, and Impact at Carta, stopped by to discuss what organizations need to be thinking about when they hire their first Chief Diversity Officer and vice versa, what DEI leaders should be asking a company before taking a new position. Mita also shares what organizations can do for working mothers who have lost their job during the pandemic, how DEI leaders can work through diversity fatigue, and the direction of data in our current talent landscape. In this episode, you'll learn: Why did so many companies last year wake up in regards to DEI?What are the questions that leaders should ask themselves before hiring a Chief DEI officer? Why do resources and budget matter so much to the success of a DEI strategy and leader? Where is the talent industry moving in a direction of data? Should companies be data brave or data blind? How is inclusion a driver of the business?What is the pandemic leave of absence? What is a returnship program? And what should you be thinking about when implementing this? Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3i7VMph 

    What Top Leaders Are Doing To Build An Effective DEI Strategy For 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 60:37


    This week on Untapped, we have a special recording of a LinkedIn Live panel featuring Talent & DEI leaders, Caroline Escalante, Sean Cervera, and Katelyn Amidon as they discuss how to build an effective DEI strategy.  In this episode, you'll learn: What your top DEI priorities should be when building out a planHow to successfully implement a DEI strategyWhat do you need to have in place for it to be set up for success? The biggest mistakes to avoid What the future of DEI looks likeWhat trends will we be seeing around DEI? Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3i7VMph 

    What's the Torin Ellis approach to tackling DEI?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 59:34


    This week on Untapped we sat down with the accomplished Torin Ellis and discussed his approach to tackling DEI, how this work should be focused on promise over punishment, and what the real ROI of DEI is. In this episode, you'll learn:The real ways DEI has changed in 2021 How you need to shift your relationship with powerAs new letters are being added to DEI, like DEIBJ, what are the implications?What is the Torin Ellis approach to DEI?What can leaders do when they are afraid and paralyzed by saying the wrong thing?What is promise over punishment? And why does Torin think it's so important for people to understand this concept?What is going to happen to companies that want to leave politics out of the workplace? Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3i7VMph 

    How To Bring Humanity Back to the Workplace With Anna Oakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 53:34


    This week on Untapped, we chatted with Anna Oakes, who helps organizations, teams, and leaders enhance performance through a focus on humanity and the bottom line. We spoke about how we bring more humanity into our work and the decisions that we make, how to create an “Intraneprenual culture,” and current shifts we're seeing in company culture. In this episode, find out:What actually is company culture and how should companies be thinking about it?What is intrapreneurship? What is the current state of belonging?How do you design experiences for folks who may not be in seat yet?How do we normalize talking about mental health? How can we bring more humanity to our work environment? Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3i7VMph 

    Keeping It Real With Recruiting and DE&I with HR Veteran Tim Sackett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 52:21


    This week HR expert, Tim Sackett, stopped by to chat about the talent landscape today, trends we are seeing with diversity recruiting, and how SMBs and mid-market organizations can compete with unicorn brands. In this episode, you'll learn:Where the talent landscape is today, especially in a post-pandemic world Current trends in talent and DEI practices  If you're not a unicorn brand, how you can compete in this landscape Tim's suggestions for tackling DE&I for SMBs and mid-market organizationsIf the great resignation is real and what the future of work looks like Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://www.canvas.com/demo 

    How to Be More Intentional About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Your Organization With Caroline Escalante

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 50:59


    This week Caroline Escalante, who has over 17+ years of experience building and leading high-performing Global Talent and People teams and Organizations with a focus and lens on Culture and DE&I at both large (Google) and small (Headspace) companies, joined Untapped to discuss being intentional with DEI. We dove into the difference between a top-down versus a bottoms-up approach, ways you can experiment and innovate your talent practices, and much more.  In this episode, you'll learn:How to convince leaders to utilize different talent practices and patternsHow to incorporate experimentation and innovation into your talent & D&I practices That talent is no longer a buyers market What can be done right now even if you don't have a D&I leader in seat yet If the trend of wellness days off is actually helpful A top-down approach versus a bottoms-up approach to DEIWant to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://www.canvas.com/demo 

    Making Your Company a Place Where Non-Binary Folks Can Thrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 46:56


    This week we had the pleasure of speaking with one of Canvas's Software Developers, Kassian Eaton, who shares their experience being non-binary in a heavily gendered industry. We discuss ways organizations can foster non-binary inclusion and create a place where the LGBTQIA+ community can do their best work.  In this episode, you'll learn:What companies can do for the LGBTQIA+ community to create an inclusive and welcoming interview processThe power of a name Administrative and day-to-day challenges that talent teams need to consider when creating an environment that is set up for everyone  How to best operate if you misgender someone How working from home can provide some relief for the LGBTQIA+ community Deep inequities that exist in the office setting that doesn't happen at home One thing talent leaders can do to support the trans community Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://www.canvas.com/demo 

    How to Foster Equity in a Digital-First Workplace With Dena Upton, CPO at Drift

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 49:19


    This week we sat down with Drift's Chief People Officer, Dena Upton, to discuss how to build an equitable workplace in a remote-first environment, how to build pay equity into your culture, and how to ready your organization for DE&I on day one.  In this episode, you'll learn:The evolution of DE&I in the last two years and how it's affected businessesThe post-pandemic impact on employees and DE&I Where DE&I should sit within an organizationWhy and how to think about diversity, equity, and inclusion on day oneHow to think about pay equity, especially in a remote-first work environment How to navigate building a digital-first workplaceWant to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://www.canvas.com/demo 

    Building An Inclusive Recruitment Strategy By Removing Barriers To Entry with Emily Cardner from MongoDB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 47:05


    This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Emily Cardner, Senior Manager, Campus & Recruiting Programs at MongoDB about how to remove barriers to entry when recruiting untapped talent. In this episode you'll learn:Why it's not about "lowering the hiring bar"—it's about extending the bar What GenZ candidates value today and want from their employersWhat are some tools and tactics that help eliminate imposter syndrome of historically overlooked talentWhat recruitment experiences have changed since the pandemic Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://www.canvas.com/demo 

    The Importance of Belonging in the Workplace With Travis Robinson, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Spotify

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 58:32


    The importance of belonging in the workplace with Travis Robinson, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Spotify. This week, Travis Robinson stops by to discuss how Spotify is creating an inclusive community within its product and within its organization. Travis shares how he developed and evolved his Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging strategy. In this episode, you'll learn:What is belonging — and what does it look like in the workplace? The power of storytelling and how you should be thinking about it The problem of emerging brands often turning to bigger organizations to replicate DE&I practices What organizations can be doing right now, in the near future, and long-term Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://www.canvas.com/demo 

    Driving Diversity and Inclusion at the Board Level with Mike Vernal and John Jersin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 55:19


    This week, we get to hear from two of Canvas's board members, Mike Vernal and John Jersin, as they discuss diversity at two levels: within portfolio companies and at the board level. In this episode, you'll learn:The current challenges of building a diverse board of directorsThe 2021 progress with D&I and how it's different from previous years When to start thinking about creating an inclusive culture at the board level What you can start doing on day one to help create a more diverse and inclusive work environmentHow founders are prioritizing and thinking about diversity at the portfolio levelWant to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://www.canvas.com/demo 

    How to Become an Effective DE&I Leader with Sophia Dozier, Diversity and Inclusion Leader at IBM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 62:18


    This week, Sophia Dozier from IBM stops by Untapped to chat about her experience as a DE&I leader, how to bring social justice into the workplace, and what senior leadership can do to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In this episode, you'll learn:What role the business community should play when it comes to social justice issuesWhat you can do about diversity fatigue?How senior leaders can model the right behaviorHow to be an active allyWhy having only one recruiting strategy doesn't work Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://www.canvas.com/demo 

    From Jumpstart to Canvas— What Future Will Canvas Create?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 63:11


    This week, our CEO, Ben Herman, and Co-Founder, Adam Gefkovicz, joins Untapped to discuss our new rebrand to Canvas, the current state of diversity recruiting, and the future Canvas will help create. In this episode, you'll learn:What is Canvas? What future will Canvas create?How their non-traditional paths led them to build the #1 diversity recruiting platform  The six problems with diversity recruiting today How giving candidates the power in hiring is key Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://www.canvas.com/demo 

    How companies should be thinking about ERGs when building an inclusive work environment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 44:42


    This week, Andréa Long, Senior Manager, Diversity Recruiting Partnerships at DoorDash, joins Untapped to discuss how to recruit top talent from underrepresented communities and the role ERGs play in the context of diversity and inclusion. In this episode, you'll learn:When organizations should start to think about ERGs What role ERGs play in the context of D&I What type of support systems ERG leaders need from their organizations Why inclusion recruiting is so impactful and where you should startThe importance of events and how you should be thinking about them, and most importantly, how to get started Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3m0fDXZ 

    How Gusto is building a collaborative and inclusive workplace through their R.I.S.E work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 48:17


    This week, Bernard Coleman, Head of Employee Engagement at Gusto joins Untapped to discuss how Gusto is creating a workforce that welcomes and reflects black and Latinx talent through their D&I program (R.I.S.E). In this episode, you'll learn:Where DE&I was and where it is now  Why unconscious bias training is not enoughHow we should be managing burnout as leadersHow Gusto's R.I.S.E program is closing gaps and bringing in Black and Latinx talent (and how you can follow their lead) What the future of work in a remote world looks like in terms of employee engagement Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3m0fDXZ 

    Is Your Organization's Recruitment Process and Workplace LGBTQIA+ Inclusive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 51:30


    This week, Jolene Engo from Jumpstart joins Untapped to discuss what companies and talent professionals should be doing to create a more inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community. In this episode, you'll learn:How you can build an environment that is welcoming and holds our trans community What an individual in the LGBTQIA+ community needs from a recruiter to have a dynamic candidate experienceThe current challenges of being a woman in tech and what companies can do about itHow you can build an inclusive environment from day one, no matter the size of your company Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3m0fDXZ 

    What Organizations Need To Stop Doing with their D&I Recruiting — A Conversation with Jennifer Tardy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 51:17


    This week, Jennifer Tardy from JTC joins Untapped to discuss how her company is building diversity and inclusion programs that benefit everyone by focusing on candidates and employees that have been historically excluded.In this episode, you'll learn:It's not about what you need to start doing, it's about what you need to STOP doing as an organizationTaking a data blind approach will not move the needle forward. Instead, take a data brave approachHow to be specific and structured during the interview process and to stop finding a “cultural fit”Want to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3m0fDXZ 

    How Airtable has built its foundation for DE&I Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 60:17


    This week, Albrey Brown, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Airtable joins Untapped to discuss how Airtable views building diverse and inclusive teams as an investment for the future that accelerates company success. In this episode, you'll learn:How Airtable revamped its referral process—and how you should tooWhat is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 2.0? The three things Airtable is building their DE&I foundation aroundWant to build a diversified workforce? Request a free demo with us: https://bit.ly/3m0fDXZ

    How Twilio Finds Untapped Talent and Makes Its Recruiting Process More Inclusive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 37:50


    This week, Andy Gramley from Twilio joins Untapped to discuss how their company is using University Recruiting to attract top diverse early career talent. In this episode, we talk about:Steps Twilio has taken to diversify its hiring process and talent pool How Twilio's robust hiring engine has baked in a legit focus on DE&I at each stageHow to be an ally and show up for other communities and individuals  

    How Cloudera is Using Storytelling to Advance DE&I

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 36:34


    We sat down with Cloudera's Global Director of Diversity Recruiting, Saqi Mehta, to discuss how Cloudera is building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. In this episode, you will learn:How Cloudera uses the power of storytelling to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplaceHow global companies can define DE&I on a global level but also still think and build locallyHow to build the right DE&I team within your organization—who are the key players?Looking to build a diverse and inclusive workforce? Request a demo of Jumpstart today

    How Headspace is Walking the Walk with DE&I

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 55:35


    On our first episode of Untapped, we were lucky enough to sit down with Headspace's Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Simon Perry, Head of Talent, Learning & Development. In this episode, you'll learn:How discomfort is a necessary part of the diversity, equity, and inclusion journey What the real opportunities are in adding a layer of support among women of color and non-binary individualsWhat questions to answer when beginning to tackle DE&I within your organizationHow Talent leaders can lean into DE&I work

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