Podcasts about diverse representation

Episode Highlights with Kt McBratney Welcome back to the Female VC Lab Podcast! In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kt McBratney, a partner at Renew Venture Capital and the driving force behind Purpose Rounds. Kt shared her inspiring journey into the world of venture capital, her investment thesis, and her vision for the future of the industry. From Journalism to Venture Capital Kt path to becoming a venture capitalist was anything but conventional. Here are some key takeaways from her journey: Background: Kt began her career in journalism before transitioning to marketing for stability and health insurance. Founder's Perspective: After operating her own startup, she sought a new opportunity where she could make an impact, leading her to Renew Venture Capital. Community Focus: Kt emphasized the importance of true community connections over superficial networking, highlighting how community can serve as the connective tissue of a purpose-driven venture firm. Investment Thesis Kt investment philosophy is rooted in supporting impactful founders and historically overlooked groups: Impact Founders: Renew Venture Capital backs companies that aim to make a positive impact across various sectors. Women and Underrepresented Founders: A significant part of their thesis is dedicated to supporting women and founders from historically excluded backgrounds. Kt articulated the critical intersectionality of these two focuses, noting that: Business Case: Companies led by diverse founders often demonstrate higher revenue and capital efficiency. Addressing Inequities: The venture capital landscape has a long way to go in addressing the systemic exclusion of diverse founders, and Katie is determined to be part of the solution. Challenging Ineffective Systems Kt discussed the need to confront and change exclusionary systems within the venture capital industry: Dual Mission: Renew Venture Capital aims to produce financial returns (alpha) while also challenging and changing ineffective systems. Critical Questions: She emphasized the importance of asking "why" and interrogating established norms in the industry. Current Learning and Reading Kt is an avid reader and lifelong learner. Recently, she has been diving into: Books: Currently reading Worn, which explores the history of textiles and their connection to economics and culture. Learning Approach: Kt believes in continually questioning and digging deeper into topics, challenging assumptions, and seeking a broader understanding of systems at play. Future of Venture Capital Looking ahead, Kt envisions a more inclusive and innovative venture capital landscape: Societal Alignment: More capital will be directed toward addressing societal challenges. Diverse Representation: The industry will see greater representation in decision-making roles, driven by the values of the upcoming generations. Innovation in VC: Venture capitalists will need to innovate alongside their portfolio companies, fostering a culture of growth and adaptation. Connect with Kt Kt is eager to connect with like-minded individuals. Here’s how you can reach her: LinkedIn: Connect with Kt McBratney Renew Venture Capital: Learn more about their work at renewvc.com Purpose Rounds: Explore equity crowdfunding opportunities at purposerounds.com Thank you for joining us for this insightful episode featuring Kt McBratney! Stay tuned for more conversations that inspire change in the venture capital landscape.

In this episode of The Financial Guys Podcast, hosts Mike Sperrazza and Mike Lomas delve into Kamala Harris' controversial flip-flop on the border wall, examining the implications of her shifting stance for voters and border security. They also tackle the rise in drug cartel activities due to changes in border policies, the role of gender and race in political representation, and the impact of social media censorship on elections. The episode further explores Trump's moderate stance on abortion and his views on equality, challenging common perceptions. With humor and sharp insights, the hosts navigate the complexities of current political and social issues, offering a conservative perspective on today's most pressing topics. (00:00:13) Kamala Harris' Controversial Border Wall Reversal (00:02:52) Drug Cartel Operations and Border Policy Changes (00:11:26) Diverse Representation in Political Leadership Roles (00:18:57) Impact of Social Media Censorship on Elections (00:21:29) Trump's Advocacy for Equality and Fairness (00:24:38) Trump's Nuanced Abortion Policy Stance (00:33:37) Drug Cartels Exploiting Border Security Changes (00:40:30) Political Conduct Contrasts: DNC vs. RNC (00:46:50) "Ladder Companies: Profiting from Border Wall"

In this episode of 'Keep'n It 9450: Codename WBB, hosts DA and Lolo dive into the WNBA's season kickoff. They highlight player performance, focusing on A'ja Wilson's profound impact on and off the court with the announcement of her first Nike signature shoe, the A'One. They also talk about the expansion of the WNBA into Toronto, the importance of charter flights for team travels, and the significant role of representation and inclusivity in marketing campaigns are thoroughly discussed. The hosts also unravel their WNBA power rankings, giving listeners a detailed analysis of each team's prospects for the season. Alongside, they call for a more inclusive approach from brands and critique the league on treatment towards players, suggesting reforms for better support and visibility.00:00 Kickoff: Welcome to The945000:20 Celebrating Success and Surprises01:19 The Art of Planning (and Spoiling) Surprises01:49 A Birthday to Remember: Surprises and Gratitude02:30 From the White House to Coffee Shoutouts04:25 A Deep Dive into the WNBA: Experiences and Expectations09:55 A'ja Wilson's Signature Shoe: A Game Changer15:58 WNBA Expansion Talks and Future Prospects22:52 Charter Flights Controversy and the Push for Change30:08 Skims Partnership Rollout: A Missed Opportunity?30:49 Diving Deep into Good American Jeans Campaign31:13 Addressing Representation and Colorism in Brand Campaigns31:49 The Importance of Diverse Representation in WNBA Branding33:09 Highlighting the Need for Inclusivity in Fashion and Sports39:12 WNBA Power Rankings Discussion51:40 Engaging with the Community and Looking Ahead This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the9450.substack.com

In this episode of The Truth in This Art, host Rob Lee interviews Naomi Winston, founder and CEO of the Creative Representation Empire. They discuss Naomi's journey in creating coloring books that promote representation for Black and Brown communities, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and the impact of her work on individuals and communities.

Bringing back a classic discussion for Black History Month! , Black History, Black Authors, & Diverse Representation.   We loved our chat with Kim C. Lee who is a children's book author and a phenomenal creative coach and the amazing Murlonda Janelle Webb, who is also a children's book author and a passionate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion advocate.  We are so excited to have had them come to share their truths on our platform and we know you will receive a bit more of all the Black Girl Magic they have to share. Check out this classic, it has a whole vibe! Let's get into it! What an amazing and insightful conversation with these two special guests!!  Keep hanging with us - we got you, as we continues to tackle courageous conversations and dynamic dialogue.  Thank you all and don't forget to check us out wherever you get your podcast fix!  Follow us @TruthandCoffeetime  and @DiverseLuv on your social media platforms.  Subscribe, Review, Like, Share & Comment - engage with us!  Keep hanging with us - we got you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthandcoffeetime/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthandcoffeetime/support

I hadn't planned an episode about "She Sells" but jumped at the chance when a wonderful interviewer, Caroline Jones, offered to ask me about it. This session is dedicated to those who helped me with their stories and stats which are included in the book. It is exciting, too, that it just won "FIRST PLACE" in Top Sales Magazine's Sales Book of the Year. Wow.  00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:26 Discussing the Impact of 'She Sells' 03:06 The Importance of Male Allies in Sales 05:20 The Journey to Writing 'She Sells' 07:11 Addressing Gender Disparity in Sales 07:50 The Impact of the Pandemic on Women in Sales 15:21 The Importance of Diverse Representation in Sales 18:59 Overcoming Biases in the Hiring Process 26:13 Career Growth Opportunities for Individual Contributors 28:51 Promoting Diversity and Inclusivity in Sales 33:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Thanks to Caroline - check out her podcast, "Rep Matters"  Find "She Sells" on Amazon - Kindle or paperback. Writing a review really matters - please consider it for either the book OR the podcast!  Join the Women Sales Pros newsletter where we share interviews and discuss upcoming events from all of the women in sales communities.  Need some help finding more women for your sales team or retaining them? Check out Women Sales Pros or reach out to Lori directly through website or LinkedIn.  Visit us on Instagram or X @womensalespros 

Ben Ansell, a professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions at Nuffield College at the University of Oxford, is the British Broadcasting Company's Reith lecturer. He talks with show host Rose Scott about his four lectures titled “Our Democratic Future.” WABE will air Ansell's lecture this Saturday at 2pm. Plus, Christmas is just three days away. We revisit Rose's conversations with Santa Rick, the founder of the Atlanta-based Northern Lights Santa Academy and Santa Dee. We will then air WABE's H. Johnson's narration of “A Christmas Carol.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Jaia Thomas, a sports and entertainment attorney and advocate for diversity and representation, shares her journey and how her background led her to refine her unique ability of finding solutions to problems. She discusses her early life, career aspirations, and the influence of her community, as well as her decision to focus on sports and entertainment law. She shares the inspiration behind creating Diverse Representation and the impact it has had in increasing representation of African-American attorneys, agents, managers and publicists working in the sports and entertainment industry. Jaia also discusses the importance of self-advocacy and bringing her authentic self into her work. You will learn:1) the power of inspiring and connecting with others through development of your soft skills.2) to find the sweet spot in solving problems that you are uniquely qualified to answer.3) there is not one single finite blueprint to follow in becoming successful.You can follow Jaia's story at:LinkedIn / IG / Twitter / Diverse Representation LinkedIn / Diverse Representation IGFollow the pod: IG - https://www.instagram.com/podwhatsyourstory/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@podwhatsyourstory Twitter - https://twitter.com/PodWhatsYourSto Follow my story: Main site - https://www.mattestory.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattestory/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/mattestory/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mattestory Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattestory

The College Football Playoff Committee passed up Florida State for Alabama in a decision that has some wishing that the 12-team playoff format would arrive a year early. The decision has major financial consequences for the ACC and SEC conferences. Plus, we take a look at the final Pac-12 Championship and hear from Jaia Thomas, founder and CEO of Diverse Representation on which leagues have diverse management and player representation and which leagues are sliding backwards.

Dignitaries, including current and former presidents and first ladies, gathered for a final tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church hosted the memorial on the campus of Emory University. It's among the many memorial services being held over a three-day period. WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas reports on the latest. Plus, the Brennan Center for Justice held a press conference today to discuss a new report that reveals severe underrepresentation of Asian, Black, and Latino Georgians on county commissions and school boards. Rose shares their findings. Lastly, Dr. Dhaval Desai, an internal medicine/pediatrics specialist in inpatient medicine and the director of hospital medicine at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, discusses his new memoir, “Burning Out on the COVID Front Lines."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Dr. B Show, Dr. B is joined with Dr. Marisol Capellan,an author, speaker, and advocate for increasing the representation of women in the workplace. She holds a doctorate in higher education leadership and is passionate about inclusive leadership and personal power. Dr. Capellan's book, "Leadership is a Responsibility," explores the experiences of black women and Afro Latinas in the workplace and addresses the importance of equity and responsible leadership.Dr. Marisol Capellan discusses her book, "Leadership is a Responsibility," and the importance of inclusive leadership and personal power. She shares her own experiences as a black Hispanic woman in academia and the workplace, highlighting the challenges faced by minorities. Dr. Capellan emphasizes the need for transformational and responsible leadership that promotes equity and psychological safety. She also discusses the importance of allyship with action and the impact of intersectional identities on leadership.KEY TAKEAWAYSEducation is crucial for social mobility and should be accessible to all, regardless of background.Transformational leadership should be combined with responsible leadership to create positive change and promote equity.Allyship with action is essential for creating an inclusive workplace and advocating for marginalized groups.Diverse representation in leadership positions should extend beyond surface-level diversity to include power and decision-making authority.QUOTES"We need transformational leadership, but also responsible leadership, inclusive leadership, and leaders that promote psychological safety.""Allyship with action, with action that leads to change, is important.""You need to know yourself, know the environment, and understand the power of leadership to be a great leader.""If you're diverse at the bottom but lack diversity in power and decision-making, you're not being inclusive or equitable."You can learn more about Dr. Marisol Capellan in the links below.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisolcapellan/If you're listening to the Dr. B Show Podcast, please subscribe, share, and we're listening for your feedback. You can also learn more about Dr. Jairo Borja at http://borjaconsultinggroup.com/.

In this episode of the Beauty Of The Nile® Podcast host Jasmine Mobley sits down with Model & Producer, Karen Williams to discuss: What "Empowered Aging" means to herHow she hopes to see diversity & representation in the beauty and fashion industry change & improve in the next 5-10 yearsWhat it's like to be one of very few 50+ models of colorWhat "Love Your Brown Skin®" means to herWhat "Skin Care is Healthcare®" means to herAnd lot's moreYou don't want to miss this!!Head to BeautyOfTheNile.com to listen to the full episode & receive a discount on your 1st order of Beauty Of The Nile - Science based skin care for skin of color. You can even get tailored recommendations for your individual skin concerns when you go to BeautyOfTheNile.com. Love Your Brown Skin®!

Welcome back to "This As Rural Health," a podcast by the California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA). In this episode, we continue our exploration of the All of Us research program, following our enlightening conversation with Christine Perez in part one. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sandy Borowsky, a distinguished Professor in the School of Medicine at UC Davis Health.During our conversation, Dr. Borowsky illuminates the All of Us research program and its ambitious objectives. By gathering comprehensive medical records and DNA samples from a diverse cohort, this program aims to revolutionize healthcare research. Dr. Borowsky stresses the importance of inclusivity, ensuring that underrepresented populations are represented accurately, and their unique healthcare needs are met. Additionally, he addresses data security and privacy concerns, assuring participants of the program's commitment to safeguarding their sensitive information.We then dive into the Nutrition for Precision Health Ancillary Study, where Dr. Borowsky and his team seek to personalize dietary recommendations by integrating laboratory studies and genetic testing. Understanding how individual genetic makeup and metabolism interact with various diets aims to provide tailored nutritional guidance that optimizes health outcomes.Join us for this enlightening episode as Dr. Sandy Borowsky sheds light on the All of Us research program and its groundbreaking efforts to improve personalized healthcare. Discover how this program advances our understanding of human health, empowers individuals to take control of their well-being, and fosters innovation in the rapidly evolving landscape of rural healthcare. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain unique insights from a leader in the field.The CSRHA has been a go-to resource for rural healthcare and community leaders since 1995. The CSRHA brings an accumulation of actionable insights to the next generation of rural healthcare leaders. For more behind the scenes of this podcast follow @CSRHApodcast on Twitter or @csrha.advocate on Facebook.If you enjoy This Is Rural Health, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this!Learn more about the CSRHA at csrha.org.

The CSRHA has been a go-to resource for rural healthcare and community leaders since 1995. The CSRHA brings an accumulation of actionable insights to the next generation of rural healthcare leaders. For more behind the scenes of this podcast follow @CSRHApodcast on Twitter or @csrha.advocate on Facebook.If you enjoy This Is Rural Health, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this!Learn more about the CSRHA at csrha.org.

Join us for an electrifying special episode of our podcast, coming to you live from Coachella 2023! With groundbreaking headliners like Bad Bunny, Blackpink, and Frank Ocean, Coachella 2023 is making history. Get exclusive coverage of the iconic lineup, diverse representation, unforgettable performances, and the festival experience that keeps fans coming back for more.

This is an audio open letter addressing the elephant in the room... why are we still talking about the same things when it comes to being more inclusive, respectful, empathetic, and responsive to black and marginalized leaders, businesses, creators, employees, clients, customers, and communities without more action being taken and more progress being made?The truth is we need more to be done to ensure no matter the industry, profession, or business type, from startups to legacy brands and everything in between, the investment in creating a dynamic ecosystem where people can feel empowered to work to their best abilities for the good of the sustainability of the brand and their livelihood is made while building and maintaining a culture standard to mitigate and eliminate additional obstacles and challenges because of their race, skin, identity, gender, socio-economic status, and beyond.So let's talk about it. Let's listen. Let's educate. And then let's take action!Beyond The Episode Gems:Listen to Episode 46: How To Become A Better Ally For Black BusinessesReady to delegate to accelerate? Get top fractional admin talent without breaking the bank using Virtual Gurus! Buy my book Strategize Up to maximize the growth and profitability of your business.Grow Your Business Faster Using HubSpot's CRM PlatformClick Here For Free HubSpot Marketing ToolsSee all of the podcasts on the HubSpot Podcast NetworkGet Two Free Months of Agorapulse on me: Social.Agorapulse.com/FindTroyRead my article on HubSpot's Marketing Blog : 3 Reasons So Many Business Strategies Fail (And How To Succeed)#####Support The Podcast & Connect With Troy: • Rate & Review iDigress: iDigress.fm/Reviews• Get Strategy Solutions & Services: FindTroy.com•  Buy Troy's Book, Strategize Up: FindTroy.com/Strategize-Up•  Follow Troy on Twitter: Twitter.com/FindTroy

Diversity and representation in the venture capital and technology spaces are as important as ever. This week's episode 51 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about creating inclusive and diverse representation in venture capital! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams and Asmau Ahmed are sharing the importance of supporting diverse groups with capital and tips to better understand the changing technological landscape in terms of AI and machine learning.Asmau Ahmed is a senior leader at X (formerly Google X), Alphabet's innovation factory. She sits on the boards of CAA (Creative Artists Agency) and Quinstreet. She serves as an advisor to the Yale Entrepreneurship Society and is a member of the Opportunity Leadership Council. Asmau has a foundation in Engineering and Finance and over 20 years of experience as a venture-funded CEO, operating executive, and management consultant. She has led over $10B in digitally enabled innovations and operations spanning multiple industries including technology, consumer retail, manufacturing, and financial services. She is skilled at balancing disruptive innovation with operational, fiscal, risk management and regulatory compliance rigor. Some of the talking points Julie and Asmau Ahmed go over in this episode include:How race and gender factor into venture capital.The importance of diversifying investment portfolios and funding those often underfunded.How machine learning technology has changed over the past few decades, especially in regards to bias in data.How maching learning and AI could affect higher education in the future.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH ASMAU AHMED:LinkedInTwitterWebsiteCONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWLOnly 2.1% of venture capital went to women-founded companies in 2022. We are done waiting or fighting for a seat at the table—today, we are committing to build The New Table; women-funded, women-run. I invite you to invest in your power, don't wait—join The New Table today.

Greenhouse Software has won numerous awards, including Inc. Magazine Best Workplace (2018 – 2022) and Glassdoor #1 Best Place to Work, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. 5000, Crain's Best Places to Work NYC and Mogul's Top 100 Workplaces for Diverse Representation (2022). Jeff sits down with their Head of People Experience, Layla Kajer, to dive deeper into their secret sauce of how they prioritize employee engagement and how she landed in this leadership role. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit Greenhouse.com Follow Layla Kajer on Linkedin CREDITS Theme Music

In this episode, Sophie and Alice speak to Carolynn Bain, founder of Afrori books in Brighton - home to the biggest selection of books by black authors in the country. Started amidst the protests of 2020, Afrori books has grown to have the biggest selection of books by black authors in the United Kingdom.   Their mission is: • Support black authors. • Create diverse bookshelves. • Be a voice for justice. In 2022, Afrori Books teamed up with The Feminist Bookshop, to launch the Brighton Book Festival, to celebrate the power of books with our community.The Brighton Book Festival seeks to celebrate and develop the literary and cultural wealth of our region, showcasing the vibrant writing scene in Brighton and Hove and drawing innovative, creative, change-making writers from around the UK.   Carolynn is passionate about the power of stories to change minds and develop empathy for those who are different from us. In this episode, Alice, Sophie and Carolynn discuss how writers can be changemakers, as well as why diversity in books is so important. Afrori Books: https://afroribooks.co.uk/  Connect with Carolynn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynn-bain-490825200/?originalSubdomain=uk    Find out more about your co-hosts, Alice Reeves and Sophie Turton at https://wearethejoyful.com/    Connect with us on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-joyful-web/ https://www.instagram.com/wearethejoyful/  https://www.facebook.com/wearethejoyful/ https://twitter.com/wearethejoyful 

If you've ever been in the market for an ATS, you'll have heard of Greenhouse. A powerhouse in the hiring software space, they're used by huge names like Hubspot, Wayfair, and Squarespace to solve many of their talent challenges.  And Greenhouse are also a great place to work. They've been named as Inc Magazine's Best Workplace for 5 years in a row, Glassdoor's #1 Best Place to Work, and in Mogul's Top 100 Workplaces for Diverse Representation (2022).  It's fair to say they know the recruiting industry well...  So it was really exciting to welcome Seán Delea, Team Manager, Talent Acquisition, EMEA, on to The Talent Intelligence podcast.  A huge diversity champion, Seán sat down with Solutions Driven's Head of Growth, Nicki Paterson, and Chief Diversity Officer, Salma El Wardany to discuss all things talent acquisition.  Listen as they dig into:   The importance of company buy in on diversity   How a data-led approach can help with achieving that   Tailoring diversity strategies to the area and country   Leveraging the whole team so everyone is a recruiter   And much (much) more!   Want to hear more about Greenhouse? Listen to their Talent Makers Mindset podcast here. 

The city of Boise is re-writing its zoning codes, using a unique form of outreach to get a more diverse representation of the Idaho residents that live in the area.

Mark Edmonson, Chief Marketing Officer of Materne North America, joins hosts Rachel Tipograph & Sarah Hofstetter to discuss diverse representation. He talks about his experience as a marketer and how he came to his current position with Marterne. He speaks on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and being represented as a black gay man in the marketing field. Recognizing the importance of representation, Mark explains his recruiting efforts and how he is pulling talent from and creating mentorship opportunities with historically black colleges. Further, Mark recalls his expertise in digital marketing and his past studying computer science and mathematics. He also mentions the importance of innovation and how leveraging collaborative partnerships can help brands capture new audiences beyond the typical demographics a product is tailored to. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who's on Content?! continues exploring the content of representation and diversification this time within the entertainment industry. EJ speaks with Diverse Representation (a global database of Black and Brown entertainment representatives) Founder and Lawyer, Jaia Thomas on the need for diversity in front of, but more importantly, behind the lens. NGP is back with another “What's the Deal?!” segment discussing the power of using your platform to advocate for change, especially as the world continues to world.    Social Handles  Host: @iamejjames Guest: @jaiathomas  Guest Organization: @diverserepresentation Show: whosoncontent | @therealdba   Produced by Dear Media.

Uplifting Impact is excited to announce Actions Speak Louder, the latest book by author and DEI expert, our very own, Deanna Singh. This book, available starting May 31st, 2022, is a step-by-step guide on how to create change and inclusivity both in the workplace and beyond. In this book, Deanna seeks to answer questions for organizations and teams of all sizes on how to create more inclusivity. Actions Speak Louder creates a blueprint for those who are ready to read, take action now, and build a better tomorrow. In this episode, Justin Ponder sits with guest James Jackson III, the Supplier Diversity Program Manager at Zions Bancorporation. James is responsible for building relationships with capable, diverse suppliers who can provide goods and services across the enterprise. They discuss the benefits of supplier diversity, how to build bridges for inclusion, and how companies can restructure their vendor operations to include more traditionally excluded groups.  TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE: -What is supplier diversity? -Why it's time to take supplier diversity seriously -How organizations can get started on supplier diversity -Using supplier diversity channels to grow your business -How supplier diversity works in the real world -Simple strategies to attract and retain diverse talents -The dos and don'ts of promoting diversity and inclusion in your community -The innovative, financial, and social benefits of diversity in the workplace -How companies can empower and reward their diversity ambassadors Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-ponder-1200b72b/ Deanna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannasingh/ James' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjacksoniii/ Black Utah: Stories from a Thriving Community: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Utah-Stories-Thriving-Community/dp/1737200090 James' Website: https://jamesjackson3.com/ James' Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/james3motivation Deanna's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/purposefulhustle/ Uplifting Impact Website: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/ Order Actions Speak Louder Book Now: https://www.upliftingimpact.com/actions-speak-louder-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative examined over 4,000 executives from 119 music companies and found that only 7.5% were Black. In this episode we're joined by Jaia Thomas, founder and president of Diverse Representation, and Amity Paye, senior director of communications at Color Of Change, two organisations that recently announced the launch of the Diverse Representation Music Database, which connects music companies directly with Black talent across the USA. They'll be talking about representation and equity in the music business, as well as the ambitions of the database, and the corporate accountability of the industry at large. Amity and Jaia also suggest how you can get started and be part of the change – even if you think you're not powerful enough to make a difference. (Spoiler: you are!) Color of Change https://colorofchange.org The Diverse Representation Black Professionals Music Database https://www.diverserepresentationmusic.com The #ChangeMusic initiative https://changeindustries.org/changemusic -------

It's so critical that our children of color see themselves in roles and books and other positions of importance. It's imperative they understand it's okay to go for their dreams. Jump into this crucial conversation with us as Authors Kim C. Lee & Murlonda J. Webb break down how they are pushing to change the narratives. Podcast Hosts - Brian & Denise of DiverseLuv - Instagram: @DiverseLuv Websites: www.DiverseLuv.com www.TruthandCoffeeTime.com Truth & Coffee Time Tag - Mink Productions Engineering & Editing - Instagram: Brigz Crawford Truth & Coffee Time Theme Song: Instagram: Brigz Crawford Spotify: Brigz Crawford DiverseLuv Team - ORG5 - Emails: hello@DiverseLuv.com and truthandcoffeetime@gmail.com Podcast Hosted by Anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/truthandcoffeetime/message

Diverse representation in clinical trials is critical in achieving greater equity and better healthcare outcomes. In this episode, DLA Piper's Kirsten Axelsen and Sarah Schick are joined by Shazia Ahmad, Senior Director and Head of Patient and Physician Services at UBC, to discuss the importance of regulatory incentives to drive racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is my birthday…But I have a gift for you! As an artist, your divine purpose is to change the world through your creativity. And if you're called to be a part of the rise in social activism right now – I've got a story that will inspire you to further raise your hand (and your voice!).  Jaia Thomas of Diverse Representation joins me on the podcast today and models how to connect the dots from creativity to activism – and how we are called to do this work (big and small). Jaia walked into Black Panther pumped to see all the Black actors on screen; after the movie, she rushed home and whipped out her laptop to learn more. When she discovered the teams behind the Black actors were not Black she knew she had to do something about it (correction: she was able to find one person on Lupita Nyong'o's team).  As you'll hear, it wasn't always a walk through Wakanda – but Jaia put one foot in front of the other to create a company (and a movement): Diverse Representation connects acting and sports talent with Black agents, attorneys, managers, & publicists (and each other!). If you have any desire to make this world a better place, I know her story will inspire you. Today is my birthday (it's okay to say that twice on the actual day, right?) and honestly, the greatest gift you could give me – AND EVERYONE ELSE ON THIS PLANET – is to do what you were called to do (anything less would be selfish). Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Brian Breaks Character! If you loved this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review. Your review helps boost the show and gives us the chance to help more creatives get out of suffering for their art and into action. Be sure to leave your IG handle when you do so I can send a VIP episode to say thank you.   CONNECT WITH JAIA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jaiathomas Website www.jaiathomas.com  https://www.diverserepresentation.com   Subscribe To The Podcast https://plinkhq.com/i/1570747490?to=page   Watch The Uncut Behind-the-scenes Video Of This Episode On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brianpatacca   Grab 23 Real Ways To Get Good Auditions Here:  https://www.supersneakyauditions.com   Follow Me On Instagram For A First-look At Our Guests And Upcoming Episodes! https://www.instagram.com/briansaysthat   Episode Transcript: https://brianbreakscharacter.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Ep+53+-+Diverse+Representation+Founder%2C+Jaia+Thomas.pdf

Moving Toward More Diverse Representation: w/ Austin Quinn-Davidson &  E.J.R. David   If you follow the news in Anchorage you might be aware that the City Assembly and the Mayor are currently at odds. One of the many areas of conflict is around the newly created position of Chief Equity Officer. What might get missed in the news coverage is the underlying issue of how Anchorage can be represented in a more equitable way. In this episode we consider how the leadership of the city can become the way it is supposed to be for all people.   With:   Austin Quinn-Davidson: former acting Mayor of Anchorage & current Assembly member – https://www.facebook.com/mayorAQD  - https://www.facebook.com/anchorageassemblyAQD - https://www.austinquinndavidson.com/ - http://www.muni.org/departments/assembly/Pages/default.aspx   &   Dr. E.J.R. David: Professor of psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage, author, speaker and consultant - https://www.facebook.com/ejrdavid - https://ejrdavid.wixsite.com/ejrdavid       #allpeople All during this season of the AnchorEd City Podcast we are exploring places in the city where things are, or are becoming, more like they should be for all people.   During the months of September, October, and November we are partnering with Kaladi Brothers Coffee to hear from you about what would make Anchorage the way it is supposed to be for all people. Go to: AnchorageUTC.org/allpeople for participating locations and more info.   Can't make it to a café?  No worries. You can share your thoughts by going to facebook.com/AnchorageUTC.     Resources used to make this episode:   https://www.adn.com/commentary/article/yes-anchorage-and-alaska-are-rich-diversity-what-about-equality/2015/07/07/   https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2021/10/11/anchorages-first-ever-chief-equity-officer-fired-by-bronson-administration-naacp-says/  

Welcome to a special episode of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Christopher Naoki Lee on this week's show. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday, so stay tuned! Christopher Naoki Lee is a Los Angeles native, with a BFA in theater from New York University, and has been working in the industry for nearly 25 years, recently wrapping up a season-long arc as Ken Uehara on the critically acclaimed AMC series, The Terror. He's recurred on Amazon's Too Old To Die Young and Jean Claude Van Johnson, Apple TV+'s Mythic Quest, among others. Chris has written and directed digital series to pilots, but his feature film directorial debut, Dinner Party, is far more personal. He wanted to tell the story of a group of diverse friends, not dissimilar to his experience, that has to grapple with the changing of their current times, where issues of race, gender equality, classism have come to the forefront of the modern conversation. His aim for this film is to help facilitate that dialogue even further, showing that there is always more than one side to a story and that we can become a beacon of positive change if we so choose to be. As a person of color, it's an honor for Chris Naoki Lee to depict such a diverse ensemble on screen with these incredible collaborators on Dinner Party. It truly takes a village. Please check out our Patreon at @asianhustlenetwork. We want AHN to continue to be meaningful and give back to the Asian community. If you enjoy our podcast and would like to contribute to our future, we hope you'll consider becoming a patron. Episode analytics --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asianhustlenetwork/support

My next guest of Scale Your Sales Podcast is Heidi Solomon, she is award-winning BPO industry veteran with over 30 years of global sales, executive leadership experience. Heidi currently serves as VP of global sales for VXI global solutions, a 625-million-dollar multinational outsourcing company. She's also the founder, CEO of Girlz Who Sell. Girlz Who Sell is a non-profit organization help close the gender gap in B2B sales to build the largest pipeline of diverse early-stage talents, to offer training scholarships mentoring, career placement for college, and high school-aged young women interested in Sales Career 00:00 Focus on College Entry-level Education helps Companies gain more Diversity in their Salesforce 3:46 Why Women are the Future of B2B Sales? 5:11 Heidi's mission is to Close the Gender Gap, get more Diverse Representation in Sales, and focus on the College Entry level? 10:26 Why Heidi says, Sales is the Lifeblood of an Organization, without it a Company is not going to Survive. 15:11 The Explore Sales Program that helps position Sales as a Viable and Intentional Career Choice for Young Women. 17:46 Identify the Six Sales Personality Archetypes to Understand what are the Traits that Salespeople can Leverage to be Successful in Sales 23:13 Grow with a Client based on trying to Build Trust and Relationships 29:00 End https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidisolomon1/ https://girlzwhosell.com/ https://vxi.com/ Sales Personality Archetypes: What's Your Superpower event: https://www.linkedin.com/events/6838918928245252096/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-empower-hour-sales-personality-archetypes-whats-your-superpower-tickets-168987966557 GirlzWhoSell #exploresales Bootcamp (Virtual) https://girlzwhosell.com/what-we-do/   Janice B Gordon, the awarding-winning Customer Growth Expert and founder of Scale Your Sales, listed 25 of the Top 100 Global Business Influencers in 2017. Janice helps companies around the world adopt the Scale Your Sales framework to develop their leading-edge capabilities in securing, maintaining, and growing their most valued customer relationships for long-term value and partnership. Book Janice to speak virtually at your next event https://janicebgordon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-b-gordon-customer-growth-expert Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaniceBGordon Scale Your Sales Podcast: http://scaleyoursales.libsyn.com More on the blog https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janicebgordon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScaleYourSalesJBG

On today's episode, Olivia sits down with POCIOM (People of Colour Isle of Man) members, Elsa and Haafizah to discuss racism on the Isle of Man and particularly, the importance of accepting, respecting and representing different cultures within the workplace. From their own experiences growing up on the Isle of Man to inherent biases, to what the workplace could do to encourage diverse representation.http://pociom.im/

Eve is the founder of Capability Career Group, a company that focuses on diversity and inclusion in organizations. Eve explains her journey to founding this company and how she leveraged her past experiences to build her future successes. To connect with Eve find her on Instagram @eveaboka and @capabilitycareergroup or capabilitycareergroup.com

On episode 14, the incredibly talented Colin is joining me to discuss diversity in media and social media. Colin share details of his participation to various theatre productions and TV shows as a queer person of colour, while explaining how awesome it would have been for his younger self to have that kind of models growing up. We also spend a very healthy amount of time discussing pop culture, social media and, obviously, Crazy Rich Asians. - - - - - - - Find Colin on Instagram and Twitter @colinasuncion Discover Colin's amazing musical group: Asian Riffing Trio On Instagram @asianriffintro - - - - - - - Follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmuch

1 Diverse representation strongly needed in Books at British Schools 1. Deborah Maclaren 2. Sue Walsh 3. Zahida Nabagereka 2 The importance of every life 1. Jessica Agnew Presenters Ali Khan Tauqeer Ahmad Producer Fatima Arifa Salman Researchers Zoya Qanta

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Australia has given contemporary dancer Zachary Lopez the opportunities his migrant parents hoped he would have. It also exposed him to racism and people who 'feared' him for being different.

Welcome to The Corporate Tea Podcast and in the debut episode, Toni Howard Lowe is joined by Jaia Thomas. Jaia Thomas is a Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment attorney. In addition to practicing law, she is also an adjunct instructor at UCLA and the founder of Diverse Representation. Founded in 2018, the mission of Diverse […] The post The Corporate Tea Podcast: Creating Diverse Representation appeared first on Radio Influence.

Sports and entertainment are such buzzy industries with so many superstars. Jaia Thomas knows a thing or two about navigating a legal career in the sports and entertainment industries. Jaia Thomas is a Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment attorney. With over 10 years of experience on both coasts, Jaia has been quoted as a legal expert in publications, such as the New York Times and USA Today. She has served as a panelist for the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Beverly Hills Bar Association, and a speaker for several sports and entertainment law conferences throughout the country. She has several articles published in journals, including Pace I.P., Sports and Entertainment Law Journal, Journal of Sports Media and the American Bar Association. Jaia is currently an adjunct professor at UCLA where she teaches a course titled "Copyright Law and the Entertainment Industry" and all-day seminar titled "The Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Law Practice." Prior to her appointment at UCLA, she was an adjunct professor at American University in Washington, D.C. where she taught graduate students about the inner workings of production company formation. She has guest lectured at several colleges and universities, including Stanford Law School, and Georgetown Law School. Jaia is also a contributor to Forbes where she writes about the intersection of diversity and the entertainment industry. Jaia recently launched Diverse Representation, a company aimed at increasing the exposure and hiring of Black agents, attorneys, managers and publicists in the sports and entertainment industries. In addition to providing the first ever comprehensive database of Black agents, attorneys, managers, and publicists in the sports and entertainment industries, Diverse Representation also hosts various events and programs. For more information, please visit www.diverse representation.com. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jaia Thomas is a graduate of Colgate University and the George Washington University Law School. She also holds a certificate in Television, Film, and New Media Production from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Cheering crowds, blinding lights, and electric energies that run through arenas create an insatiable love for the game amongst all sports fans. This type of love is what our guest, Kwame Mason, holds for the game of Hockey. Kwame found this love, not only through playing the sport, but in researching the unfamiliar history of talented black athletes in the game of hockey.    His curious nature to learn more inspired the creation of his own documentary film, Soul On Ice: Past, Present & Future. He reveals the unfair past and lack of diversity in the hockey community regarding black athletes. This documentary creates a hope that one-day hockey can become a sport popularized among minorities just as basketball, football and baseball have been. His goal in spreading this insatiable love for hockey, and paying homage to those black hockey players, generate an episode full of engaging and passionate conversations    "It’s a movement not a moment" -  Kwame Mason    Kwame Damon Mason has been working in the Canadian entertainment industry since 1996. Kwame got his name out there thanks to popular radio stations like KISS 92.5 in Toronto where he hosted a 2 hour hip hop and R&B mix show Da Vibe and in 2001 Kwame became the weekend announcer on Toronto’s first urban radio station FLOW 93.5. He has used his experience and expertise to help launch countless radio stations across Canada.  Kwame recently completed his first feature documentary film Soul On Ice: Past, Present & Future, a documentary about the history and contribution of black athletes in hockey. The film won best picture at the 2015 Edmonton International Film Festival and recently had its American television debut on the NHL Network.   No stranger to hard work and perseverance, Kwame sacrificed everything he had to make his debut film, including selling his home and moving back from Alberta to Ontario. The time had come to invest in himself and pursue one of his biggest dreams.   Kwame hopes to continue to create culturally vital documentary projects, showcasing diversity, history and the untold stories of those who need to be heard.    Topics we discuss:  How he got into hockey  Introducing His Son to Hockey  Barriers in hockey  Lack of diversity amongst hockey players   Hard to find multicultural group that skates   His Documentary  The Negro Hockey League in the 1800s  What he wants it to accomplish  Prejudice in hockey  What he's doing in hockey  aside from still promoting the hockey film he's shooting content for the NHL   normalizing black voices and faces in hockey   podcast talking hockey from that perspective  continuing to spread the movement not a moment and help plant the seed.     References:  Soul on Ice   Black - White Wealth Gap  Prejudice Definition  Bigotry Definition  Racism Definition  Connor McDavid  P.K. Subban   Soul on Ice Podcast  Give a Gift Pod     Credits:    Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes    Music:  Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.  Guest theme:  "Black Skates" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive. 

Dominique Harris runs Natty Naturals and Bohemian Collection, handcrafted clean product lines she created with her husband. She is passionate about being a Black woman in the clean beauty space and not only has incredible offerings, but is also doing powerful work to educate her audience about what it means to be Black in America today. Dominique does not shy away from difficult conversations and has made it part of her brand identity. In this episode we talk about how access and exposure contribute to the "whiteness" of clean beauty. Dominique takes us through some of the complex layers of why Black women and women of color are frequently excluded in these spaces. We talk about her approach to educating her audience and how presenting her way of living has shifted people’s perceptions. Dominique touches on performative allyship, particularly after Blackout Tuesday, and why we need to hold brands accountable for what they say they are going to do. Our conversation also covers conflating whiteness with goodness, how Dominique has cultivated self-love and passes it on to her children, and the choices she has made around growing her business.Our email this week (53:39) is about how often you should be cleaning your makeup brushes and what you should be using to make sure you get everything off of them. You will hear a great technique to get those brushes squeaky clean.Call Outs from the Episode: Natty Naturals on InstagramAll Things O'NaturalHow to Be an AntiracistWhite FragilityRobin DiAngeloOn Being with Krista Tippett Erin’s Faces Lavender Body Wash Tweetables: “Representation matters.” — Dominique Harris [0:06:57] “A lot of these white brands posted these blackout boxes on Blackout Tuesday, which was June 2nd, where there was a newfound awareness to all things racial in America. And after that, it was crickets. So, you said this, but then you went back to the normalcy that’s comfortable for you. No, no, no, no. That's over now.” — Dominique Harris [0:15:57] “Now, because white people have not really had to even think about these things, now you know and you can’t unknow.” — Dominique Harris [0:31:25] “White and good are always associated with each other.” — Dominique Harris [0:36:33] “When we think of a good school or a good neighborhood, it’s usually due to the absence of Black people.” — Dominique Harris [0:37:32]Come have fun with us!Our private Facebook Group: Erin’s Faces Green Beauty GatheringInstagram: @erinsfacesEmail: questions@beautyfullstories.comWebsite: erinsfaces.com

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Film and Media Studies Assistant Professor Aviva Dove-Viebahn, is hoping to diversify Hollywood with her new screenplay, #VoteLove. This romantic comedy just landed a developmental deal with Women of Color Unite, which is a program that works to ensure women of color are treated fairly in the entertainment and media industry. Podcaster Autriya Maneshni chats with Professor Viebhan to hear how this film came to be.

Clinical trials test the safety and benefits of new treatments as well as new combinations (or new doses) of standard treatments. They can also study other parts of care including risk reduction, diagnosis and screening. People volunteer to take part in clinical trials and those who join help further the knowledge base that helps improve breast cancer care. Here today to share the importance of having a wide range of women represented in these clinical trials is Ricki Fairley. Special Guest: Ricki Fairley.

On today's episode, Hazel and Noureen are joined by Leticia Gammill, Cisco’s Channel leader for Canada and Latin America, and Matt Watchinski, Vice President of Cisco Talos. Together, we share our first hand experiences and stories on the impact of diversity in cybersecurity. There are some brilliant insights here about where companies can find diverse talent, beyond the usual recruitment channels. We also discuss how organizations can build a culture of mentoring and support, so that members of diverse teams can feel appropriately valued, and retainment levels are strong. Also in this episode, Hazel chats to Cisco’s new CISO, Mike Hanley. Mike became our CISO in June, after 5 years in Duo where he was part of Duo Labs and then became Vice President of Security, and built and nurtured the team around him. From the importance of hiring a multitalented diverse team, to building a culture of appreciation, openness and fun, Mike’s interview is a fascinating listen for anyone leading a team today. We hope you enjoy this episode, and are inspired by both of these discussions as much as we were when we recorded them.Episode timestamps:0.00 Intro02:27 Discussion on diversity in cybersecurity46:49 Mike Hanley interview1h 26: Closing remarksFor more on this subject, do check out our new eBook, "Diversity in cybersecurity: A mosaic of career possibilities". It contains over 20 interviews with cybersecurity professionals from around the world. We asked them how they all got their starts in the industry, and what they would tell their younger selves if given the chance. You can read that ebook by visiting cisco.com/go/securitycareersebook

Do you want to start a profitable podcast? Download my exclusive Podcast Creator Cheat Sheet!Let's Get Social!⁣⁣⁣Come hang out with me on Instagram and let me know what you loved about this episode! I also on TikTok, Clubhouse & Twitter as @thecatarinapage.You can also find more resources on my website.Affiliates:Four Sigmatic - Get 10% off your entire order every time you use the code UNFOLD or use this link: https://bit.ly/2K2eLD9------On today's episode, I had such an incredible conversation with these two gems Gio Petrucci and Renée Meloche who are the hosts of the podcast listen 2 me. ⁣We talked about topics like originality expectations, how social media can change our perspective on what validation actually means, we also discussed the importance of diverse representation in success stories and how this is related to imposter syndrome & so many interesting and important topics that just blew my mind. ⁣If you are looking for food for thought, this is the episode you've been waiting for. ⁣Gio is the founder of GIOGRAFIK, a boutique creative studio specializing in branding and design. From developing socially-conscious campaigns to partnerships with an international clientele, Gio uses his platform to create informed, conscious design. See his work at giografik.com or on Instagram @giografik.⁣Renée Meloche (she/he/them) is a queer writer spinning short stories, poetry, and essays out of the wintry Alberta air. She lives with her husband and two adorable (if exacting) corgis. You can find more of their work online at reneewrought.com or on social media @reneewrought. ⁣Here are the takeaways:⁣1- If you want to remove distraction from your day and keep your creative flow going keep your phone out of the room and practice mindfulness⁣2- Remember that validation should come from within first⁣3- If you know that you're benefitting from a system that's advancing your progress over other people you have the responsibility to speak up⁣4- Look at your own bias to help other people⁣5- Don't let society models determine your value or success⁣6- You are not your thoughts and you always have a choice⁣7- There's no such thing as pure originality, everything comes from something that already exists, and it's derived from someone's authenticity, privilege and their position in society.⁣8- Focus on the person who makes the magic happen instead of just focusing on the work itself, give yourself the credit you so deserve⁣9- Trust your intuition, what you create is valuable, take yourself seriously⁣10- Give yourself the validation that you need⁣LINKS & RESOURCES⁣Canadian LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce⁣https://www.cglcc.ca/National LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce (US)⁣https://www.nglcc.org/Support the show

Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang's expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive & productive manner. In Episode 48, the 5th feature of “Our Voices”, sports & entertainment attorney Jaia Thomas shares her journey of both serendipity & conscious choices. She recounts learning early not to fear speaking up on issues of injustice or inequality and shows how her habit of taking the initiative has repeatedly led to opening doors and creating opportunity (including working w/ actor Will Smith). A stint supporting Barack Obama's presidential campaign opened her eyes to politics & voting (16:00). Jaia founded Diverse Representation to promote diversity in sports & entertainment (26:05). She talks of being a trial-and-error entrepreneur. We tackle a sensitive conversation re: an introduction she's not comfortable making (36:15). Join the show to hear how all can be safe, seen and heard, and our true and best selves.

Architect and organizer Beatriz Soto is running with the Democratic Party for Garfield County Commission's District 2 seat. She spoke with KDNK about what prompted her to join the race and the changes that she seeks. Stay tuned for interviews with unaffiliated challenger Brian Bark, as well as District 3 candidates Mike Samson and Leslie Robinson.

CBC provincial affairs reporter Tanya Fletcher and Simon Fraser University (SFU) Prof. Fiona Brinkman discuss B.C.'s plans to hold an election during COVID-19. SFU lecturer Sanjay Jeram and former B.C. Equal Voice board member Esmahan Razavi talk about diversity in politics.

In Episode 4, Jenna Kanner and Nuha Naqvi discuss the need for diverse representation and equity in education with Dr. Daryl Howard, a public school educator and equity specialist in Montgomery County Public Schools as well as a leadership team member of the Building Our Network of Diversity (BOND) Project. The BOND Project is an affinity group focused on the recruitment, development, support, and retention of male educators of color at all grade levels through professional enrichment, mentoring, scholarship, and fellowship activities. Dr. Howard shares his expertise on social emotional learning and the study of race & gender equity in education. His book "Complex People: Insights at the Intersection of Black Culture and American Social Life" can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Complex-People-Insights-Intersection-American/dp/0996115153 For more information on the BOND Project, please visit: https://bondeducators.org

Shante and Saptosa discuss their experiences in the entertainment industry and why Hollywood needs more Black representatives behind the scenes. FOLLOW US:One35Agency.comInstagramTwitterFacebookPRODUCED BY:VERSE TWO

Martine runs some errands while battling some road rage, gets her hipster on with the art of making lattes and sourdough bread at home, describes the Covid-19 time as a "waiting game," tries to drink less wine, stresses the importance of diverse representation, and is absolutely impressed with the movies Hamilton, The Old Guard, and the British series Poirot, but don't get her started on all the streaming subscriptions!

Exposure Magazine https://www.exposure-magazine.com Live Stream Series PresentsTiauna Jackson has built her talent agency, The Jackson Agency, from the ground up in the busiest and most competitive market, Los Angeles. With an office on Avenue of the Stars, Tiauna has catapulted The Jackson Agency a top 50 agency globally. In 2019, Jackson was profiled in the New York Times with highly respected Agents from CAA, ICM, and WME. With a precise client list of writers and actors, The Jackson Agency is a member of networking powerhouse Diverse Representation and has made history as the first Black woman to own a franchised agency with the Writers Guild of America. Committed to diversity, Ms. Jackson looks forward to applying her knowledge and success to bring writers of color to the entertainment industry.Be a guest on the show contact Jason at INFO@RLASSC.COM or visit https://www.exposure-magazine.com to learn more this show will be streaming EXPOSURE APP on ROKU & Amazon Fire Stick #BOOKAUTHORS #BOOKS #AUTHORSupport the show (https://linktr.ee/exposuremagazine)

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Use the code PODGREAT20 every time you shop Manning. 02:30 - Emily’s Superpower: Finding all the dogs to pet. 05:05 - Emily’s Data Science Journey * Organization Behavior * Qualitative / Quantitative * Research: Women in STEM Fields 08:21 - The Idea of Passion * Unlocking the Clubhouse: Women in Computing (https://www.amazon.com/Unlocking-Clubhouse-Women-Computing-Press/dp/0262632691) * Gatekeeping 10:46 - Defining Data Science * Analytics * Decision Science * Machine Learning 13:48 - Emily’s Book: Build a Career in Data Science (https://www.manning.com/books/build-a-career-in-data-science?query=Emily%20Robinson) 16:11 - Dealing with Failure * PyData Ann Arbor: Jacqueline Nolis | When Data Science Projects Fail (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW2dqQksRwo) 18:30 - Sponsorship * Emily’s Post on Sponsorship: The Importance of Sponsorship (https://hookedondata.org/the-importance-of-sponsorship/) 20:08 - The Spread of Data Science Roles * Strengthening Job-Critical Skills * The Art of Statistics (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Statistics-Learning-Pelican-Books/dp/0241398630/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=The+Art+of+Statistics&qid=1586796001&s=books&sr=1-2) * How Charts Lie (https://www.amazon.com/How-Charts-Lie-Getting-Information-ebook/dp/B07P88R6DW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=How+Charts+Lie&qid=1586795985&s=books&sr=1-1) * The Cartoon Guide to Statistics (https://www.amazon.com/Cartoon-Guide-Statistics-Larry-Gonick/dp/0062731025) * Statistical Rethinking (https://www.amazon.com/Statistical-Rethinking-Bayesian-Examples-Chapman/dp/1482253445/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Statistical+Rethinking&qid=1586804227&s=books&sr=1-1) * The Book of Why (https://www.amazon.com/Book-Why-Science-Cause-Effect/dp/B07CYJ4G2L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=S9D75K7C9UAB&dchild=1&keywords=the+book+of+why&qid=1586804292&s=books&sprefix=The+book+of+why%2Cstripbooks%2C217&sr=1-1) 27:09 - Sponsorship (Cont’d) * Sponsorship vs Mentorship * Having a Solid Community / Network * R-Ladies (https://rladies.org/) * Capital * Smaller Acts of Mentorship * Trey Causey's Do you have time for a quick chat? Post (https://medium.com/@treycausey/do-you-have-time-for-a-quick-chat-c3f7e46de89d) * Sponsorship and Mentorship Work Best When There's a Concrete, Stated Goal * Data Helpers (https://www.datahelpers.org/) * Mentorship Should Be Part of Our Formal Career Ladder 36:20 - Themes Learned From Writing Build a Career in Data Science (https://www.manning.com/books/build-a-career-in-data-science?query=Emily%20Robinson) * Communication Skills * Proactivity * Community (Network is Important) 40:02 - Companies Should Train People to be Mentors * What does a tech lead do? (https://www.bitlog.com/2017/10/12/what-does-a-tech-lead-do/) 43:07 - Measuring Productivity * Thinking Fast and Slow (https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555) * How to Measure Anything (https://www.amazon.com/How-Measure-Anything-Intangibles-Business-ebook/dp/B00INUYS2U/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=How+to+Measure+Anything&qid=1586805526&s=books&sr=1-1) * The Tyranny of Metrics (https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Metrics-Jerry-Z-Muller-ebook/dp/B07K458MZG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Tyranny+of+Metrics&qid=1586805544&s=books&sr=1-1) * Engineering Career Development at Etsy (https://codeascraft.com/2019/10/02/engineering-career-development-at-etsy/) 45:48 - External vs Internal Data Science * People Scientists 47:18 - Women and Diverse Representation in Data Science * Groups & Resources * AI Inclusive (https://www.ai-inclusive.org/) * PyLadies (https://www.pyladies.com/) * Data Umbrella: NYC URGs and Allies in Data Science (https://www.meetup.com/nyc-data-umbrella/) * Black in AI (https://blackinai.github.io/) * Harvey Mudd (https://www.hmc.edu/) * Rice University (https://www.rice.edu/) * Why Women Are Flourishing In R Community But Lagging In Python (https://reshamas.github.io/why-women-are-flourishing-in-r-community-but-lagging-in-python/) Reflections: Avdi: Mentorship does not have to be a huge commitment to be useful and sponsorship is often as important -- or more important than mentorship. Chanté: What are the things that we’re willing to do for people who need an extra boost or push or support? Jacob: Mentorship is possible without the mentors knowing they’re even doing it. Rein: If you’re a mentor and your mentees aren’t coming to you with well-formed questions, it’s your job to coach them into that as a mentor. Emily: There aren’t enough resources for senior engineers on the non-technical side of things. This episode was brought to you by @therubyrep (https://twitter.com/therubyrep) of DevReps, LLC (http://www.devreps.com/). To pledge your support and to join our awesome Slack community, visit patreon.com/greaterthancode (https://www.patreon.com/greaterthancode) To make a one-time donation so that we can continue to bring you more content and transcripts like this, please do so at paypal.me/devreps (https://www.paypal.me/devreps). You will also get an invitation to our Slack community this way as well. Special Guest: Emily Robinson.

In this episode, Hilliard and Chris are joined by Jaia Thomas, Esq., the sports and entertainment attorney behind Diverse Representation, an initiative to connection Black entertainment talent with Black entertainment representatives. This episode is brought to you by http://www.avgearguy.com/. Mention the Screen Writers' Rant Room for 5% off your next order. Get the Rant Room T-shirt HERE!!! We keep flogging the 2020 San Diego Comic-Con panel, the 2-hour live recording of the Rant Room! How does it come to pass? Support the show via the Patreon link. Remember support is love! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. You can look for a Black attorney, manager, agent, and publicist at Diverse Representation's website. Or follow the initiative on Social Media: Diverse Representation on Twitter, on Facebook, on Instagram Writing and Entertainment podcasts we hope you enjoy! Hilliard's Interviews on the WGA's 3rd & Fairfax podcast Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films! Connect with Us on Social Media Jaia Thomas on Facebook, on Twitter, on Instagram Chris Derrick on Twitter Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter Hilliard Guess on Twitter The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

In this episode, über-fan and NAACP Image-award nominated TV director Carl Seaton returns to chop it up about his recent work on Batwoman, CBS's FBI, and handling his Image-award nominated episode of FX's Snowfall in the wake of John Singleton's tragic passing. Oh, and Carl throws down the gauntlet and steals Sonny's title as "Number One Fan". This episode is brought to you by http://www.avgearguy.com/. Mention the Screen Writers' Rant Room for 5% off your next order! MOVIES & TV MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Long Day's Journey Into Night (trailer) Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (trailer) I Saw The Devil (trailer) Ford v Ferrari Cinematography Breakdown The Look of 1917 - The Making of the WWI Epic Looking for a Black representative (agent, manager, attorney, publicity)? Check out DIVERSE REPRESENTATION for a current list and reach out. Don't say you can't find them! Because now you can! Writing and Entertainment podcasts we hope you enjoy! Writers Guild of America's 3rd & Fairfax podcast Alex and Nick's PaperTeam podcast Pilar Alessandra's On The Page podcast Shout out to the Micheaux Mission Podcast for keeping it on point with their discussion of Black films! Connect with Us on Social Media Chris Derrick on Twitter Lisa Bolekaja on Twitter Hilliard Guess on Twitter The Screenwriters Rant Room on Facebook The Screenwriters Rant Room on Twitter

In this episode we discuss our struggle to find "mirror" books for our students. In particular we address the lack of books with rural settings featuring children of color. If you have book suggestions, please add to our Padlet of Rural Mirror Books.  Cathy shares a fun, light adult fiction book about a modern school librarian, The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms. And Laura shares a middle grade book, More to the Story by Hena Khan, which is a modern retelling of Little Women.  Tech tips include resources related to The 1619 Project, the Book Creator app, and National Novel Writing Month Young Writers Program. Diverse Books Articles and Resources  https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=can-diverse-books-save-us https://diversebooks.org/ https://diversebooks.org/resources/where-to-find-diverse-books/ The Benefits & Limits of Diversity Audits by Jenna Friebel How to do a library diversity audit by Katy Farber & Jeanie Philips Other stuff we reference Pearltrees for curation Common Sense Media Lessons --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techplusbooks/message

And another one! We're hitting you with back-to-back guest episodes because it's summer and y'all deserve. LA based entertainment attorney Jaia Thomas and founder of Diverse Representation joins us to chat about her winding path breaking into the entertainment industry (from Big Law to solo practitioner). We all know how little diversity and representation there is in entertainment and Jaia talks with us about she created and is using her platform to make a change and impact. Learn more Diverse Representation at diverserepresentation.com and more about Jaia at www.jathomaslaw.com Head to www.poplawpodcast.com for more Desiree and Tyrone Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram --> @poplawpodcast Subscribe to the monthly POPLAW Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b4cf3daf5f30/poplawnewsletter-278159 Patreon sign-up --> https://www.patreon.com/poplawpodcast Our blog POPBLOG is finally here! Check out the first few posts: https://www.poplawpodcast.com/popblog Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | PocketCasts | iHeartRadio | Overcast And don't forget to rate/comment wherever you're listening!

Along the #dreamdriving journey, what kind of legal mishaps should we attempt to avoid? How do we ensure we're building and driving dreams that won't hurt us legally in the long run?  Meet Jaia Thomas -  a Los Angeles-based sports, entertainment and intellectual property attorney. In addition to practicing law, Jaiais currently an adjunct professor at UCLA and contributor for Entrepreneur Magazine. She also recently launched Diverse Representation, the first ever comprehensive database of African-American attorneys, agents, managers and publicists who work in  the sports and entertainment industry. She hold's a Bachelors degree from Colgate University and a JD from The George Washington University Law School (JD). Ever since she was a young adult, Jaia had a passion for social justice and discovered that law was a way for her to pursue her interests and passion. On this episode, Jaia shares her journey to pursuing a law career and how she was able to overcome fear and doubt along the way. Jaia opens up about the challenges she faced as both a lawyer and entrepreneur. She also shares important legal mistakes creative entrepreneurs should avoid when building their brands. Some of the topics we discuss include: - Why Jaia bought a one way ticket to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams - How Jaia's passion for law evolved - Challenges navigating entrepreneurship in a new city early in her career - Top legal mistakes to avoid when growing your brand - How to find the right legal representation...and more! - The importance of diversity in the entertainment industry Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy!   Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and make sure to use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! FILL OUT THE DREAMS IN DRIVE LISTENER SURVEY: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/survey SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/meghan-asha BOOKSTORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join  JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook JAIA'S KEYS TO SUCCESS:1. Positivity 2. Perseverance 3. Giving FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

Sports and entertainment attorney, Jaia Thomas, created “Diverse Representation”, the first ever comprehensive database of African-American attorneys, agents, managers and publicists who work in the sports and entertainment industry. Access the show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Today, I want to talk about the representation of minority groups within the workplace. This is a key concern for organisations that are trying to become more inclusive but it’s become a hot topic because of the release of the Black Panther movie, which draws attention to how black people are represented in the media … The Two Primary Strategies Used By Organisations Trying to Increase Diverse Representation At Senior Level Read More » The post The Two Primary Strategies Used By Organisations Trying to Increase Diverse Representation At Senior Level appeared first on Element of Inclusion.

Micah and Chuy are back at it again. This week we look back at recent artist performances and residencies, including the Ying Quartet and Billy Childs, Tanya Tagaq, and the brand new dance theatre piece Soil (co-written, choreographed, and performed by Waewdao Sirisook (Thailand), Chey Chankethya (Cambodia), and Nguyen Nguyen (Vietnam/USA), and co-created and directed by Michael Sakamoto). Listen in for a lively discussion about artists who are using traditional art forms as a tool to explore new territory, and hear us make a case for the importance of diverse representation in the arts.