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This episode is sponsored by ‘Deel: Your Forever People Platform'.Managing a global team is complex. Deel makes it simpler with payroll, HR, IT, and compliance—all in one place. That's why over 35,000 businesses trust Deel to hire, pay, and manage teams worldwide.See how Deel works: https://www.deel.com/nickday/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nickday&utm_campaign=emea-t1a-gb_aware_branding_nickday_podcast_hr-nickday-h125_all_all&utm_content=aware_all_podcast_hr-preroll-h125script_enWhat if the key to better DEI, culture, and leadership wasn't external, but internal?In this powerful episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day is joined by Aiko Bethea, leadership coach, equity consultant, and founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, to explore why transformational leadership starts with self-awareness, rest, and deep curiosity.Forget checking boxes, Aiko breaks down why DEI is an outcome, not a skill, and how HR leaders can drive real change by shifting their mindset and behaviors first.Whether you're a CHRO, people manager, or HR professional looking to build inclusive workplaces, this episode is packed with actionable strategies on:How to lead with vulnerabilityThe coaching stance that transforms team dynamicsRest and wellness as leadership toolsCritical curiosity and belief excavationCreating psychological safety from the top downIf you're ready to move from surface-level inclusion to real, sustainable impact, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.RARE Coaching & Consulting Website: https://www.rarecoaching.net/Connect with Aiko Bethea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Connect with Nick Day: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!(00:00) Meet Aiko Bethea & RARE Coaching(03:45) Why DEI Is Not a Skill(07:28) The Power of Self-Awareness(11:06) Critical Curiosity and Excavating Beliefs(14:39) The Coaching Stance: From Control to Curiosity(18:01) Listening for Connection, Not Just Understanding(21:15) Wellness, Rest, and the Leadership Equation(25:06) Breaking the Hustle Culture in HR(28:48) Anchoring Into Values and Accountability(32:11) How Leaders Can Create Psychological Safety(35:27) Internal Work Before External DEI Change(38:04) Aiko's Book: Anchored, Aligned, and Accountable(40:50) Advice for HR Leaders and Organizations

What does it take to lead for belonging?Leading for belonging requires a deep commitment to self-reflection, an alignment between values and actions, and actively building accountable spaces. Rather than treating DEI as a separate ‘above-and-beyong' goal, leaders should focus on their impact, redistribute the burden of equity-related initiatives, and ensure that accountability is paired with authority.On this episode of Just One Q, Dominique chats with guest Aiko Bethea, a DEI expert, certified executive coach, and former attorney with a passion for justice and equity. She's the founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting and works with notable organizations including the Brené Brown Education and Research Group. They discuss the pushback against DEI rooted in scarcity, binaries, and individualism, and present self-reflection and accountable spaces as a powerful and necessary antidote.Keep Up with Aiko:https://www.rarecoaching.net/Become a Learning Snippets Partner: https://dialectic.solutions/learning-snippets/become-a-partner/Try Learning Snippets:https://dialectic.solutions/signupContact Us to Be a Guest on Just One Q:https://dialectic.solutions/podcast-guest

"I embrace the strength that others might label as 'masculine.' Why would I be embarrassed about traits associated with power and decisiveness?"In this conversation, Sope speaks with Aiko Bethea, founder of Rare Culture and a consultant, about her journey as an innovative leader and experiences navigating different identities. Aiko shares her childhood experiences growing up in South Carolina as a black and Japanese individual and how she balanced both identities. She also discusses her decision to pursue a career in law and later transition into the field of inclusion and diversity. Aiko emphasises the importance of understanding one's values and fighting for what aligns with those values. She encourages listeners to take risks and not be swayed by the judgments and expectations of others. In this conversation, Aiko Bethea and Sope discuss the importance of accountability in leadership. They emphasise the need for leaders to hold themselves and others accountable with generosity, curiosity, and a focus on growth. They also explore the challenges of unlearning old beliefs and behaviours, embracing vulnerability, and creating workplace accountability cultures. Aiko shares her insights on leadership and the impact of accountability on personal and professional growth.Key takeaways:How childhood experiences shaped Aiko Bethea's approach to navigating power dynamics and standing up for herself.Embracing unique qualities as strengths rather than deficits in professional settings.Using your Values as a compass for navigating difficult decisions and maintaining authenticityRecognise the power dynamics in relationships and be mindful of how they can influence decisions.Power dynamics and whiteness within philanthropic organisations.Overcoming the influence of well-meaning loved ones to pursue unconventional career paths.Reframing failure: How early career setbacks and changes became unexpected blessings and learning opportunities.Leveraging critical inquiry to drive personal development and foster inclusive environments.Defying stereotypes, embracing strength: Navigating the complex terrain of being a powerful Black woman in corporate America and being labelled as having "too much testosterone" or "masculine energy."Connect with Aiko BetheaWebsite| LinkedIn |Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening. Were always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-leadership/id1467901267Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0TuBkXzawOIl05yxbEPTIj

This week on the So She Slays Podcast, we sit down with incredible Aiko Bethea, a powerhouse leader and the founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting. Aiko has made waves across sectors—from government to Fortune 100 companies—by shaking up outdated leadership models and creating lasting impact.In this candid conversation, they explore the complex dynamics of leadership in today's corporate world, the clash of expectations between Millennials, Gen Z, and older generations, and how who we are shapes how we lead. Aiko shares her insights on bridging the gap between management and employees, offering a fresh perspective on what the future of the workplace might look like.This episode is perfect for the career-driven women in corporate America who are navigating the ever-evolving landscape of leadership and looking to make their mark. Tune in, because you won't want to miss this one!Everything So She Slays check below!https://www.sosheslays.com/?utm_source=rss+feed&utm_medium=in+description+&utm_campaign=podcast

Tune into today's episode for an incredible conversation about the importance of coaching and leadership development with Aiko Bethea, founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting. Aiko focuses on helping people connect their work and personal selves by identifying your values so you can choose to work at an organization that aligns with what you want. We talk about the shifting expectations around work across generations and why it is so vital to have more diversity and representation in the executive coaching field. We chat about the experiences of being first gen and how toxic productivity and perfectionism can burn you out. Make sure to follow Aiko on Instagram @rare_coach and subscribe to her LinkedIn newsletter "Street Lights".

Aiko Bethea is a leader, builder and connector who has successfully navigated leadership roles in government, philanthropic, nonprofit and private sectors. The founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, Aiko guides leaders and organizations, including Fortune 100 companies and global nonprofit organizations, to remove barriers to inclusion. She has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top seven anti-racism educators for companies and is a senior equity consultant for the Brené Brown Education and Research Group.   CONNECT WITH Aiko Bethea   Website: https://www.rarecoaching.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RARECoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rare_coach Twitter: https://twitter.com/rare_coach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/   JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY   Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. with an online donation. $25 will provide food and life essentials for 10 vulnerable families. DONATE TODAY at https://www.mtsoutreach.org/ to fight hunger!    Food Insecure Households For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don't have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household. As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty.   SNAP Benefits More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as “food stamps,” SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers.   CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis X (twitter): https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadtogreatness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/

In this episode, we welcome Aiko Bethea, CEO & Founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, to discuss overcoming toxic productivity.  Our BWL community attracts many high achievers. They are often the “firsts” in their families and communities…the first to graduate college, the first to be on their level of leadership, the first one that people call when they need help…and the list goes on. In the workplace, research shows that Black women are often held to higher standards, and are more likely to have their contributions overlooked. These roles and standards combined with the consistent unrealistic and violent expectations of systemic oppression, may cause us to adopt these harmful standards of achievement and perfectionism as truth. For many, this causes feelings of unworthiness as we begin to equate our identity (who we are) to our achievements (what we do), creating a  toxic cycle that  negatively impacts our self-concept and overall wellness. In Aiko's words:  "The same thing that can be killing us, which is toxic productivity and perfectionism, is also the same thing that opens doors for us. Therefore, it's so important for us to have those checkpoints of 'what am I doing and who am I doing it for?' Because the world may be completely rewarding you over and over for behavior that's actually killing you." This episode gives you a moment to reflect on your own relationship with productivity and perfectionism. Aiko breaks down the signs of toxic productivity, and provides insight on steps we can take to resist and heal from it.  Additionally, we discuss the power of centering ourselves, and share practical ways to do so in our personal and professional lives.    About Aiko The founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, Aiko Bethea is an award-winning and highly sought after equity consultant, executive coach, and speaker. Known for her leadership writing, Aiko's work is featured in a range of publications including Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Aiko is also a contributor to an anthology edited by Tarana Burke and Dr. Brené Brown, New York Times Best Seller, You Are Your Best Thing.  In addition to her work as principal and founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, Aiko is Sr. Director of the Daring Way™ and the Dare to Lead™ global facilitator communities of Brené Brown Education and Research Group. She is also a Senior Director at Frontline Solutions, a black-owned consulting firm. Aiko is guided by her unique background as a Black and Asian American woman along with her intrinsic values of justice and loyalty and her role as a mother raising two Black sons. This perspective helps inform Aiko's passion and drive to create conversations and change around race and equity in the communities and organizations that she serves.   Connect with Aiko Website: https://www.rarecoaching.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RARECoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rare_coach Twitter: https://twitter.com/rare_coach  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/ Resources: Enrollment is open for the Black Woman Leading programs starting in August.  Learn more at www.blackwomanleading.com Toxic productivity and perfectionism assessment from RARE Coaching - https://www.rarecoaching.net/jdwd Credits: Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: laura@knightsconsultinggroup.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Follow BWL on LinkedIn Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights  Graphics: Te'a Campbell Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay

Are we ever going to see equity in our lifetime? Will anti-racism and DEI training in workplaces ever be enough to cause a significant change in the company's culture? There's been constant talk about authenticity and accountability in the DEI space, but what does it truly mean to be authentic? And why is it so difficult to hold leaders and key players in workplaces accountable? Join us in a very insightful conversation with Kim Crowder, a DEI and anti-racism expert on topics of: Is the word “authenticity” geared toward white people? The connection of authenticity to privilege and power How conformity, compliance, and authenticity affect marginalized communities Challenges and importance of accountability at the C-Suite level for workplace equity and inclusion Equity for marginalized communities and people of color in the context of capitalism How colonialism culture influences people's experiences and the systems in the workplace Get to know Kim Crowder Consulting How to navigate burnout, set boundaries, and find liberation and purpose in DEI work Assessing anti-racism training in the workplace — are they enough? Seeing Through Different Lenses: Why understanding unique experiences is crucial in DEI ********** Kim Crowder was named twice by Forbes as “The Anti-Racism Educator Your Company Needs Now.” Kim's deep knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is informed by years of executive-level DEIA practice, consulting, advocacy, and implementation.  Her compelling content, presentations, and consulting approach are powered by more than 16 years of work in marketing, journalism, communications, and DEIA for Fortune 500 and other large corporations.  Kim has been invited to speak about her expertise by Hubspot, Linking Indy Women, Hive Indy, Indy Maven, Monster.com, The American Library Association, and The Public Library Association, among others.  And she has been featured for her expertise by The New York Times, twice by Forbes, and on Hubspot's podcast, The Growth Show. She is also a member of the MIT Technology Review Global Panel.  Kim is a Global Workplace Inclusion & Equity Fire-Starter and Strategist,  an Inclusive Branding & Communications Activator, an Equity in Entertainment & Media Champion, a Revolutionary Leadership Keynote & Vocalist, and the CEO and President of Kim Crowder Consulting LLC. ********** If you have any takeaways or thoughts from this episode, we'd love to hear them! You can find me on Instagram @nisarlaw, and Kim is over on @iamkimcrowder.  And if you know a company owner or DEI practitioners, share this episode with them if you think they'd find it helpful or interesting! Mentioned in this episode: Aiko Bethea - https://www.rarecoaching.net/aiko-bethea/ [Book] Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson - https://amzn.to/3ZRhPmR   — — — 

124. Aiko Bethea - Emotional Intelligence and Boundaries “There's an irrational belief we have in this society, which is about, I should know everything. I should be an expert, I should know the answers…We have our self worth hung up on thinking that we should know everything...” - Aiko Bethea Guest Bio: Aiko Bethea is a leader, builder and connector who has successfully navigated leadership roles in government, philanthropic, nonprofit and private sectors. In each sector, she created inaugural roles to meet growing organizational needs. After leading a legal team at the city of Atlanta under the leadership of Stacey Abrams, Aiko served as director of compliance for the city of Atlanta and deputy director of a compliance department at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Most recently, she was the head of diversity and inclusion for the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center.   The founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, Aiko guides leaders and organizations to remove barriers to inclusion. She serves as an executive coach to leaders and teams of Fortune 100 companies and global nonprofit organizations. Because of her work, she has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top seven anti-racism educators for companies and by Culture Amp as a DEI influencer to follow. Aiko is also a senior equity consultant for the Brené Brown Education and Research Group where she oversees development and implementation of DEI and belonging strategy. Aiko's writing on leadership and belonging has been published in Harvard Business Review, Forbes and The New York Times bestselling anthology, You Are Your Best Thing.   Aiko holds a law degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and a bachelor's degree from Smith College. On most days, Aiko enjoys spending time with her two sons. She is a member of the Links, Inc. Dogwood City Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, and Jack and Jill of America. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Language is a big part of connecting with the community. Having empathy doesn't mean you don't hold people accountable. You can hold people accountable and do it with generosity and empathy. Be curious and ask questions instead of making assumptions. It's okay not to know everything. If you have a learner mindset, you have permission to say I don't know and fail. Why We Need More Learners Instead of Knowers in the Workplace. Question what you think you know. How Social Accountability Creates Culture Change. Emotional intelligence in the workplace. Create an environment where others feel heard. Hold each other accountable with generosity and empathy. Checking your default and self-interrogate to understand why you do things and what aligns with your aspirational self. To figure out who you want to be, start with who you don't wanna be. Resources: RareCoaching.net Aiko Bethea on Instagram (@rare_coach) Aiko Bethea on Facebook (@RARECoach) Dare to Lead with Brené Brown: Brené with Aiko Bethea and Ruchika Tulshyan on The Heart of Leadership [Part One] [Part Two] Brown Ambition: Drowning in All the Opportunities You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience edited by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown Dare to Lead with Brené Brown: Brené with Aiko Bethea on Creating Transformative Cultures Dare to Lead with Brené Brown: Brené with Aiko Bethea on Inclusivity at Work: The Heart of Hard Conversations Coming Next: Episode 125, Building Bridges Coaching Tips for Generous Leaders with Shannon Cassidy. Credits: Aiko Bethea, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

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In This Episode . . . We are featuring award-winning speaker Aiko Bethea, the Founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting. In the episode, Aiko addresses the hard questions. How are you showing up for your team as a conscious leader? While creating a diverse team is great, Aiko discusses why creating a culture that amplifies and encourages diversity is even better. Meet Aiko Bethea: Known as the Seeker of Justice, Aiko is a leader, builder, and connector. She successfully navigated leadership roles in government, philanthropic, nonprofit, and private sectors. In each sector, she created and served in inaugural roles to meet growing organizational needs. Aiko is an award-winning and highly sought-after equity consultant, executive coach, and speaker. She is the founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, a consulting practice focused on coaching leaders and organizations to remove barriers to inclusion. Her practice integrates operations, leadership coaching, and education strategies that yield measurable outcomes. Aiko is Sr. Director of the Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ communities of Brené Brown Education and Research Group. She oversees development and implementation of the overall strategy for the communities, as well as the specific diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategy and oversite of the global 1000+ member facilitator community. Episode Highlights: (11:09) Accountability; (14:47) Intention of the work; (19:27) Performative authenticity and assimilation; (26:28) Perfectionism and toxic productivity; (48:04) Authentic Leadership; Connect with Aiko: Instagram: @rare_coach LinkedIn: @AikoBethea Episode Resources: For more Management Mastery head over to Kish Camp (https://kishcamp.co) Get weekly inspiration from our podcast host, Kishshana Palmer: Text “CREW” to +1 (917) 810-3061 Sticky Teams: Retaining a Thriving Team (https://kishshanaco.com) Support the Show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/takethisoffline)

Do you ever find yourself holding back on pursuing your dreams? Do you want that promotion but fear keeps you from taking the next step? Aiko Bethea, founder of RARE Coaching and Consulting and Senior Director for Brene Brown Education and Research Group, had achieved significant success in her roles as attorney for the city of Atlanta and later, deputy director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  Impacted by the social justice issues that plague our society, Aiko chose to shift her work to focus on helping organizations like Bristol Myers Squibb, Intuit, Starbucks, and Uber create more equitable and inclusive environments. In this episode, Aiko shares how to increase your confidence, begin the journey of rediscovery and select the right coach to help you along the way. Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson and is a production of Earfluence.

Do you ever find yourself holding back on pursuing your dreams? Do you want that promotion but fear keeps you from taking the next step? Aiko Bethea, founder of RARE Coaching and Consulting and Senior Director for Brene Brown Education and Research Group, had achieved significant success in her roles as attorney for the city of Atlanta and later, deputy director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  Impacted by the social justice issues that plague our society, Aiko chose to shift her work to focus on helping organizations like Bristol Myers Squibb, Intuit, Starbucks, and Uber create more equitable and inclusive environments. In this episode, Aiko shares how to increase your confidence, begin the journey of rediscovery and select the right coach to help you along the way. Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson and is a production of Earfluence.DEI Navigator offers access to our award-winning team of proven business leaders and certified diversity executives, along with expert curated content, how-to guides, specialized training, and a community of peers sharing their ideas and lessons learned — all at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-service DEI consultancy.The Inclusive Language Handbook: A Guide to Better Communication and Transformational Leadership, by Jackie Ferguson and Roxanne Bellamy

In this week's catch up, Tiffany is healthy and gives us an update on her experience being on Ryan and Kelly! She also fills us in on how she celebrated her birthday. Mandi made some upgrades to Mandi Money makers that we are very excited about. Then, the ladies give us a quick lesson on rest, saying no, and taking breaks.Then, we are joined by Diversity Inclusion expert, Aiko Bethea. Aiko talks about being a leadership expert and why it's important to focus on leadership. She wants us to be sure not to put the world on our backs and get stressed out trying to save everyone. Then, the ladies get into a deep conversation about rest and taking care of ourselves. They end the episode by speaking about other black people trying to connect through struggle and poverty.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.Keep Up With Aiko here.https://www.rarecoaching.net/Aiko Instagram@rare_coachPower: The Rise of Black Women in Americahttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/power-charity-c-elder/1140976235 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's catch up, Tiffany is healthy and gives us an update on her experience being on Ryan and Kelly! She also fills us in on how she celebrated her birthday. Mandi made some upgrades to Mandi Money makers that we are very excited about. Then, the ladies give us a quick lesson on rest, saying no, and taking breaks. Then, we are joined by Diversity Inclusion expert, Aiko Bethea. Aiko talks about being a leadership expert and why it's important to focus on leadership. She wants us to be sure not to put the world on our backs and get stressed out trying to save everyone. Then, the ladies get into a deep conversation about rest and taking care of ourselves. They end the episode by speaking about other black people trying to connect through struggle and poverty. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Keep Up With Aiko here. https://www.rarecoaching.net/ Aiko Instagram @rare_coach Power: The Rise of Black Women in America https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/power-charity-c-elder/1140976235 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you think about what makes us great as humans is that we have the capacity for deep emotional connection. The biggest travesty, however, is when we, as individuals, buy into the concept that our self-worth should be tied to the work that we produce. Aiko and I agree that it is wrong and we are here to address it. Aiko Bethea, Esq., PCC, is Founder of RARE Consulting and Coaching LLC who specializes in providing leadership coaching and workshops for underrepresented individuals. She has been working with leaders for decades who have a desire to create equitable and inclusive teams, want to develop an awareness of their blindspots, and recognize behaviors and circumstances that create barriers for underrepresented individuals. “The amount of workplace suicide has gone up 39% since the year 2000. Everything that we talk about in terms of workplace psychology and the workplace being a place where people can thrive is because we are wired to show up with our full selves in the workplace, not just a piece of us.” Your self-worth is not tied to the work you do. It is reflected in the life you choose to lead. Connect with Aiko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/ Aiko & Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-aiko-bethea-on-inclusivity-at-work-the-heart-of-hard-conversations/ RARE Consulting and Coaching: https://www.rarecoaching.net/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/socialresponsibilityatwork/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/socialresponsibilityatwork/support

Positive outcomes should be the goal of organizational DEI efforts, says Aiko Bethea, founder of RARE Coaching and Consulting. Deeper questions need to be asked that will inform their approach. "Many of us are used to going into a workplace ... and compartmentalizing things so I can get through the day and get my work done. So now, all of a sudden, because it's an imperative to you, you want to have a conversation about race that you're thoroughly ill-equipped to speak of." Bethea joins the podcast to discuss what companies need in order to embark on DEI efforts.

Positive outcomes should be the goal of organizational DEI efforts, says Aiko Bethea, founder of RARE Coaching and Consulting. Deeper questions need to be asked that will inform their approach. "Many of us are used to going into a workplace ... and compartmentalizing things so I can get through the day and get my work done. So now, all of a sudden, because it's an imperative to you, you want to have a conversation about race that you're thoroughly ill-equipped to speak of." Bethea joins the podcast to discuss what companies need in order to embark on DEI efforts.

Positive outcomes should be the goal of organizational DEI efforts, says Aiko Bethea, founder of RARE Coaching and Consulting. Deeper questions need to be asked that will inform their approach. "Many of us are used to going into a workplace ... and compartmentalizing things so I can get through the day and get my work done. So now, all of a sudden, because it's an imperative to you, you want to have a conversation about race that you're thoroughly ill-equipped to speak of." Bethea joins the podcast to discuss what companies need in order to embark on DEI efforts.

Aiko Bethea stopped by Our Classroom to discuss her upcoming publication, the Magnolia Murder Series. We touched upon the following:◦ Characters in the series◦ Shifting POC stories from being steeped in suffering◦ What it looks like when systemically marginalized communities define success on their own terms◦ Favorite authors The founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, Aiko Bethea is an award-winning and highly sought after equity consultant, executive coach, and speaker. Aiko's newest ambition takes form in a cozy comfort series titled Magnolia Murder Mysteries, the first of which will be published in 2023. Her goal is to create work that features stories about people of color, without those stories always being steeped in trauma and despair. Aiko is leaning into research from Berkeley University that establishes that fiction enhances our social abilities, including our ability to empathize with others. Follow Aiko Betha @rare_coach For more education resources subscribe to multiculturalclassroom.com. #education #literacy #BlackAuthors #CozyComfortSeries #representationmatters

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." — Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is:Diversity is where everyone is invited to the partyInclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlistEquity means that everyone has the opportunity to danceThe funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years)  diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst. What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode:Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference?Defining what transformational change looks likeHow money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI workAnd what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystemTo learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn. 

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." — Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years)  diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst. What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn. 

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." — Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years)  diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst. What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn. 

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." — Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is:Diversity is where everyone is invited to the partyInclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlistEquity means that everyone has the opportunity to danceThe funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years)  diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst. What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode:Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference?Defining what transformational change looks likeHow money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI workAnd what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystemTo learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn. 

"If DEI is put as this divorced and separate thing over here, it won't last." Aiko BetheaDEI influencer Aiko Bethea stops by WHERE'S THE FUNDING? to discuss the need for more transformational DEI in the current funding ecosystem and what needs to happen to make it more equitable. DEI as a field has been around since the late 1960s but has become a trending term since the summer of racial reckoning in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a term used to describe policies and programs that promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities and disabilities, genders, religions, cultures, and sexual orientations. An analogy used to describe DEI is: Diversity is where everyone is invited to the party Inclusion means that everyone gets to contribute to the playlist Equity means that everyone has the opportunity to dance The funding ecosystem and VC in particular have a DEI problem. It is plagued with inequality and a lack of (but growing in recent years) diversity of women investors and investors of color. The lack of diversity and lack of intentionality about creating more equity perpetuates a system that continues to be fueled by implicit and explicit biases that systematically deny funding to people of color specifically Black entrepreneurs and Black women entrepreneurs in particular faring the worst.What you'll learn from Aiko in this episode: Transformational vs transactional DEI, what's the difference? Defining what transformational change looks like How money can be used as a facade to avoid more meaningful DEI work And what it will take to achieve racial and gender equity in the funding ecosystem To learn more about Aiko, visit her website at rarecoaching.net, follow her on Facebook at rarecoach, on Instagram at rare_coach, and follow her on LinkedIn.Follow the podcast on Instagram at whereisthefunding_podcast and me, your host Michelle J. McKenzie on LinkedIn.

In this episode, Sacha sits down with Aiko Bethea and talks about the importance of seeing value in yourself, leaning on those in your community, and the value of coaching. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deiafter5/support

For Aiko Bethea, a leadership development coach, being a leader and a DEI professional are one in the same. In this episode of B.S.: Beyond Stereotypes, Aiko shares how being raised by a Japanese mother in a Black community gave her a unique perspective on the world and the influence racial identity has on power differentials. She shares her story, her passion and her perspective on relating to others with Merle Vaughn.

In this episode I interview Aiko Bethea. She is the founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting as well as an attorney, leader, builder, and a New York Times bestselling author. Through her work, she coaches leaders and organizations to remove the internal and external barriers to inclusion, allowing them to understand each other as people, colleagues, and teams in more connective ways. In our conversation, Aiko and I discuss what makes an effective leader, learning how to utilize action for things that are necessary instead of acting out of impulse, and what work-life balance really is like for in-the-trenches entrepreneur. Links & Resources https://www.rarecoaching.net/ Aiko's Book — You are Your Best Thing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-gold-podcast/support

Aiko Bethea, Founder of Rare Coaching & Consulting, joins Jerry to share how her biracial Japanese Black identity and growing up in a Japanese speaking household shaped her decision to pursue education, law, and eventually founding her own leadership development firm. Bring a notepad and learn more about Aiko at RareCoaching.net//Meet AikoAiko is a leader, builder, and connector who has successfully navigated leadership roles in government, philanthropic, nonprofit, and private sectors. In each sector, Aiko created inaugural roles to meet growing organizational needs. She served as director of compliance for the City of Atlanta and deputy director of grants and contracts management at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Most recently, she was the head of diversity and inclusion for Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center.The founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, Aiko guides leaders and organizations to remove barriers to inclusion. She has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top seven antiracism educators for companies and by CultureAmp as a DEI influencer to follow. Aiko is a senior director of the Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ facilitator communities of the Brené Brown Education and Research Group. She oversees development and implementation of the overall strategy for the communities, as well as the specific DEI and belonging strategy for the global 1500+ member facilitator community. Aiko's writing has been published in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and the upcoming anthology You Are Your Best Thing. She holds a law degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and a bachelor's from Smith College.Connect with AikoWeb: https://www.rarecoaching.net/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RARECoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rare_coachTwitter: https://twitter.com/rare_coachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/// Support Dear Asian Americans:Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/dearasianamericans/Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jerrywonLearn more about DAA Creator and Host Jerry Won:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrywon/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryjwon/// Listen to Dear Asian Americans on all major platforms:Transistor.fm: http://www.dearasianamericans.comApple: https://apple.dearasianamericans.comSpotify: https://spotify.dearasianamericans.comStitcher: https://stitcher.dearasianamericans.comGoogle: https://google.dearasianamericans.com  Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearasianamericans Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dearasianamericans Subscribe to our YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/dearasianamericans // Join the Asian Podcast Network:Web: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/Dear Asian Americans is produced by Just Like Media:Web: http://www.justlikemedia.comInstagram.com: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia

In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Aiko Bethea, Founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting. https://www.rarecoaching.net/Aiko is an Equity Consultant, Speaker, NYT Best-Selling Author, Executive Leadership Coach, Operations Executive, and Attorney. She's also a Forbes-listed Top 7 Anti-racism Educator. As the Founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, her executive leadership coaching practice focuses on scaling the impact of executives and teams by elevating emotional intelligence and resilience.  She specializes in providing leadership coaching and workshops for underrepresented individuals (people of color, parents, international, women in tech, and the LGBTQ+ and disability communities).  She also specializes in working with leaders who have a desire to: create equitable and inclusive teams, be aware of their blind spots, and recognize behaviors and circumstances that create barriers for underrepresented individuals. Her clients include Adobe, Gap, Intuit, James Irvine Foundation, and the City of Seattle Theatre for Young Audiences. She was also a contributor to New York Times Best-selling anthology "You are Your Best Thing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 9: Bonus Episode: A Conversation w/ Aiko Bethea For today's conversation, you get to learn from Aiko Bethea. Aiko is a leader, builder, and the founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting. RARE Coaching & Consulting works with leaders and organizations to remove internal and external barriers to inclusion, and allowing them to understand each other as people, colleagues, and teams in more collective ways. In addition to her work at RARE Coaching & Consulting, Aiko is Sr. Director of the Daring Way™ and the Dare to Lead™ global facilitator communities of Brené Brown Education and Research Group. She is also a Senior Director at Frontline Solutions, a black-owned consulting firm. Insight: Assess your values, and discover how you will implement them in your life. Action: Set and live into your value-based boundaries. Episode Transcript Available Here About The Diversity Gap The Diversity Gap Academy exists to help leaders pair their good intentions for diversity with true cultural change. You can order the book, The Diversity Gap, at www.thediversitygap.com. Bethaney Wilkinson is the Host and Executive Producer. Final Production is by Live Grace Productions. Thank you to our guests and patrons who make this podcast possible! Instagram - @bethaneywilkinson @thediversitygap Website - www.bethaneywilkinson.com Links from the Show Website: https://www.rarecoaching.net/ Instagram: @rare_coach

Enjoy this episode where Danielle and I sit down with Aiko Bethea and talk about the meaning of paradox, the role of a learning identity, and the cultivation and role of brave spaces. Thanks, Carey and Danielle

In this special compilation, Wendy shares some favorite moments from the first 5 HR Wonder Women episodes. You'll hear from Margaret Spence, Sarah Morgan, Elena Valentine, Aiko Bethea, and Tamara Rasberry. You'll get their thoughts on leadership training for women, intention vs impact, owning your vulnerability, taking DEI beyond your recruitment pool, and why it is important to understand your employee's personal life doesn't end at your doorway.   How to reach the guests: Margaret Spence https://twitter.com/margaretspence Sarah Morgan https://twitter.com/TheBuzzOnHR Elena Valentine https://twitter.com/skillscout Aiko Bethea https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/ Tamara Rasberry https://twitter.com/tmrasberry   This episode is sponsored by the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com to enroll today.    Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!  Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

In this sixth episode of HRD Masterclass, guests Dr. Laura Bierema (The University of Georgia, USA), Dr. Carole Elliott (University of Sheffield, UK), and Dr. Tomika Greer (University of Houston, USA) discuss Critical HRD and its role within Human Resource Development, including:What is meant by the term Critical HRD.How to approach HRD from a critical perspective.How inequities show up across organizations, and how to respond to them.Examples of Critical HRD in action.HRD's role in creating humanly sustainable organizations.Challenges faced by HRD practitioners bringing a critical perspective to their work.In the first part of the episode, Laura, Carole, and Tomika meet one-to-one with host, Darren Short. In the second part, Laura, Carole, and Tomika discuss their shared interest in Critical HRD. At 1 hour 8 minutes into the episode, Dr. Bierema references this article from Aiko Bethea: https://aikobethea.medium.com/an-open-letter-to-corporate-america-philanthropy-academia-etc-what-now-8b2d3a310f22  For full details on the HRD Masterclass series, visit hrdmasterclass.com. For more information on the Academy of Human Resource Development, visit ahrd.org - by being a member of AHRD, you can access bonus materials not included in this episode.This episode is sponsored by: Interpretive Simulations. Find out about their services and their HRManagement simulation at https://www.interpretive.com/

Brent Kessel, co-founder and CEO of Abacus Wealth Partners, explores his motivation for excess and his quest for the origins of the desire for more. Brent details his personal, never-ending journey towards enough - enough capital, enough time, enough work, enough energy. He openly shares his somatic experiences of attachment, loss, and aging, feeling into the truth of his own impermanence. Brent encourages humble curiosity around the myth of scarcity. In this episode, Brent talks about:  The origins of his quest for enoughness [4:30] His present inquiry into enough “time” [5:53] Leveling off his consumption and quantifying the surplus to be used for the benefit of others [8:23] Feeling older than expected and the implications of pushing too hard [11:00] Processing the loss of his father and a shifting perspective of time [15:50] How no amount of money can bring permanent security [22:22] Imbibing the truth of impermanence [23:41] The role of vulnerability in building trust [30:00] Heeding a friend's advice to never resist a generous impulse [39:10] Resource Links Abacus Wealth Partners a $3 billion impact wealth management firm whose mission is to expand what's possible with money. The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life by Boyd Varty Executive Coaching with Aiko Bethea, RARE Coaching & Consulting  Toniic a global community of asset owners seeking deeper positive net impact across the spectrum of capital 

The Game Changers podcast celebrates those true pioneers in education who are building schools for tomorrow. In this fourth episode of Series Six of the Game Changers podcast, we talk with Aiko Bethea, Equity Consultant, Speaker, Executive Leadership Coach, and Attorney. Aiko, founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, is a leader, builder, and connector. Through her work, she coaches leaders and organizations to remove the internal and external barriers to inclusion, allowing them to understand each other as people, colleagues, and teams in more connective ways. In this episode, she touches on belonging, becoming, and what it means to build inclusion into our communities. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Oliver Cummins for Orbital Productions, supported by a School for tomorrow (aSchoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE by CIRCLE – The Centre for Innovation, Research, Creativity and Leadership in Education (www.circle.education). The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Play, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Philip SA Cummins and Adriano Di Prato via LinkedIn. Adriano loves his insta and tweets a lot; Phil posts videos to YouTube.

We're so excited this week to have Aiko Bethea. She's the Senior Co-Director of The Daring Way and Dare to Lead Communities and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Sr. Advisor and Executive Coach for Brene Brown's Education and Research Group.  Aiko is also a mother, activist, lawyer and badass woman fighting for change in workplaces. Aiko tells us her story of growing up and how mindsets and prejudice affected her growing up, and how they played into what she's doing now. Aiko takes us through how companies should be providing intentional spaces for POC's and those in the LGBT community. She also offers wisdom on how to create safe spaces for those who are different than us. Aiko and Nancy share some stories on reconciliation; how we can see it today and how to be an agent for it in your own context. They also talk about diffusing shame and learning to see and empathize with others' perspectives. Join us for this jam-packed interview!04:05: Being Outed11:00: Intentional spaces19:30: Reframing (feeling attacked)22:29: Reconciliation 43:06: A different version of me Facebook: (Centered Life Coaching)Instagram: (Nancy Shadlock)Website: www.centered.ca Aiko's Social Media'sTwitter: AikoBetheaLinkedin  Aiko BetheaWebsite: www.rarecoaching.netInstagram : Rare CoachSign up for the Front Porch here Would you like to donate coming out support for a deserving person?  Click this link to donate via PayPal.

Unlocking Us is here to Dare to Lead on inclusivity. Aiko Bethea is a friend, colleague, and diversity, equity, and inclusion expert. We discuss empathy, accountability, and the power of listening and believing (including a very real role play). We also dissect the differences between transactional leadership and transformational leadership and why courage is a prerequisite to lasting, meaningful change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello Podcast listeners! I am back, after taking a hiatus to work on launching my new leadership business and taking the plunge into full time self-employment. Today's episode is inspired by a podcast I recently listened to on Brene Brown's Dare to Lead podcast. https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-aiko-bethea-on-inclusivity-at-work-the-heart-of-hard-conversations/ Aiko Bethea and Brene speak about the theme of transactional vs transformational change within organizations (around diversity, equity, and inclusion) and it made me think about my own journey with self-love and self-care, and how my own practices have gone from being very transactional, a means to an end, to more transformational in nature in that I accept that the journey to self-acceptance is a process, it takes time. I do not need any material things, a career, time in the gym or the spa to get there - I just need to take small steps to get to know myself and love myself more everyday. I hope you enjoy this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-yasi/support

What does it look like to center narrative in racial identity work? Aiko Bethea is the principal and founder of Rare Coaching and Consulting, which offers executive coaching to leaders on their diversity, equity, and inclusion journey. She joins host Carter Umhau and Opal Co-Founders Lexi Giblin and Julie Church today in a tender and empowering conversation around what diversity and inclusion work can look like when narrative and shame resilience are part of the process. Aiko has been working with Opal Co-Founders Lexi Giblin, Kara Bazzi, and Julie Church over the last year to reflect on and analyze Opal's systems to make them more actively anti-racist.   Links: Follow Aiko on Instagram: @rare_coach And check out her website at https://www.rarecoaching.net/ and follow her on Linkedin.    Connect with Opal:  www.opalfoodandbody.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Opalfoodandbodywisdom/ Instagram: @opalfoodandbody Twitter: https://twitter.com/opalfoodandbody?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OpalFoodandBody/videos      Thank you to our team... Thanks to David Bazzi for editing, Camille Dodson for podcast administrative and social media support.  Music by Aaron Davidson: https://soundcloud.com/diet75/ Daniel Guenther at Jack Straw Cultural Center: http://www.jackstraw.org/ Host and Producer Carter Umhau: www.carterumhau.com

In this episode of the #HRWonderWomen, Wendy & Anne talk to Aiko Bethea and discuss the challenges not just for Women of Color, but those in the LGBTQ+ community.    Aiko's recommendations: Cher Jones Avis Jones-Deweever    How to reach Aiko: aiko@rarecoaching.net Instagram: rare_coach   Thanks to Skill Scout for their production assistance on this episode.