Blended
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsHello everyone and welcome to Blended! This is a brand-new show and it’s going to be a little bit different to what you’ve heard before.
We talk a lot about the challenges facing our industries as a whole – changing technology, network complexity, surprises like COVID-19 – but what we don’t talk as much about is the people. The people that really drive our businesses forward, and specifically, the under-represented.
I’ve been flying the flag for women in supply chain for a few years now, through the podcast and some of my other endeavours, but Blended is going to go much further than that. Because it’s not just women who are under represented in Business – we need to be thinking about Everybody! the LGBTQ+ community, people of colour, those with disabilities and so many more, whether they’re visible or hidden.
To me the word inclusive means that we need to join together, to support each other, to be each other’s allies, to ensure we ALL have a seat at the table to make our daily lives the absolute best it can be. How can we do that without leaning in, understanding and communication? This show will change all of that...
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43 : I’ll Be There For You - The Real Cost Of Allyship
April 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBThe panel discuss allyship - what it means; the cost, challenges, and sacrifice involved; and how individuals & workplaces can cultivate a culture of allyship. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [01.12] Introductions to our Blended panelists. “Allyship needs to be focused on how we can support each other, and vice versa. And being self-aware is key.” Dylan Roquita – Vice President of Intermodal Sales and Operations at Coyote Logistics Sharon – Vice President/CFO at Talon Freight Se...
42 – What We Need To Know About Bias
March 20, 2024 13:37 - 1 hour - 79 MBThe panel discusses bias - where it comes from; how we call it out; the process of learning and unlearning; the impact of titles; & the top 5 workplace biases.
42 – Blended: What We Need To Know About Bias
March 20, 2024 13:37 - 1 hour - 79 MBThe panel discusses bias - where it comes from; how we call it out; the process of learning and unlearning; the impact of titles; & the top 5 workplace biases.
41 - Preference vs Bias: What’s The Difference?
February 21, 2024 17:23 - 1 hour - 70 MBThe panel discusses preference vs bias; the differences; the impacts; and the ways that we can tackle bias in ourselves and within our communities.
41- Preference vs Bias: What’s The Difference?
February 21, 2024 17:23 - 1 hour - 70 MBThe panel discusses preference vs bias; the differences; the impacts; and the ways that we can tackle bias in ourselves and within our communities.
40 - Let's Change The World! Organizations Doing Good Now
January 17, 2024 16:11 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBThe panel discusses doing good - personal vs corporate responsibility; the line between people and profit; & how organizations can create a positive impact.
39 - Don’t Cancel Us! Calling out Cancel Culture
December 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThe panel discusses cancel culture; how and why it's changed; the role of social media; & what organizations can do to tackle it and create thriving workplaces.
38 - 'Did They Just Say That?' The Truth About Microaggression
November 15, 2023 13:24 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThe panel talk about microaggressions: what they are; how to identify them; how to tackle them; and their personal experiences.
37 - What women have to think about vs Men
October 18, 2023 14:55 - 1 hour - 185 MBThe panel discusses what women have to think about vs men; societal expectations; the impact of bias and stereotypes; and how we can create safe spaces for all.
36 - Trauma, Allyship and Pity: Understanding Victimhood
September 20, 2023 11:36 - 1 hour - 223 MBThe panel discusses what it means to be a victim; personal experiences; weaponizing and gatekeeping victimhood; bias and discrimination; and pity.
35 - Anxiety
August 16, 2023 11:01 - 1 hour - 189 MBThe panel discusses anxiety; physical and mental triggers and symptoms; how we can support others; and the resources and techniques that worked for them.
34- Climbing the Career Ladder: The Truth About Workplace Seniority
July 19, 2023 15:04 - 1 hour - 179 MBThe panel discusses what seniority means to them; how it differs from leadership; the importance of job titles; & their experiences of good and bad leadership.
33 - Emotional Recovery: The Unspoken Journey
June 21, 2023 14:46 - 1 hour - 193 MBWelcome back to Blended! In episode 33, the panel discusses emotional recovery; share their experiences & words of advice; and reflects on how we can open up conversations to better support others. [01.07] Introductions to our Blended panelists. Melissa – Associate Partner of Finance & Supply Chain Transformation at IBM LaMondre – Speaker and CEO at Billion Strong Dan – Owner at High-Performance Logistics Sales Richard – Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Intelligent Audit [06....
32 - Introverts vs Extroverts: What’s the Difference?
May 04, 2023 14:17 - 1 hour - 168 MBThe panel discusses introverts and extroverts; why society values extroversion; and their advice for better supporting all personality types in the workplace.
31 - Education: The Last Socially Acceptable Bias
April 19, 2023 19:38 - 1 hour - 160 MBThe panel discuss education and bias; hiring practices; the next generation; & how organizations can tackle education bias and create more diverse workplaces.
30 - Breaking the Class Ceiling
March 15, 2023 22:38 - 1 hour - 196 MBThe panel discusses classism; their personal experiences; education, privilege and pedigree; & what organizations can do to tackle classism in the workplace.
29 – How to Foster an Inclusive Workplace
February 15, 2023 17:18 - 1 hour - 159 MBCreating a workplace that is inclusive for all can be difficult, but it's important. This episode of Blended the challenges and how you can make your workplace more equitable for everyone.
28 - Parenthood vs a Career: The Ultimate Catch 22
January 19, 2023 00:44 - 1 hour - 219 MBThe panel discusses their experiences of parenthood; maternity and paternity leave; boundaries; & the negative impact of a focus on productivity over parenthood.
27 - I’m Not What You Think: Fighting the Stereotypes of Addiction
December 21, 2022 14:31 - 1 hour - 162 MBThe panel shares their experiences of addiction; the power of nature; loss and grief; and advice on supporting those struggling, at work and in our communities.
26 - Veterans Voices: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Serve
November 30, 2022 15:58 - 1 hour - 166 MBThe panel share their experiences; discuss transitioning from military to civi life; & give advice on how we can support veterans & help businesses hire them.
25 - Acceptance vs Inclusion – What’s The Difference?
October 19, 2022 17:55 - 1 hour - 162 MBThe panel discusses what acceptance vs inclusion actually means, its impacts, and tips on how to foster an inclusive environment.
24 - More Than Just A Buzzword: Understanding Gaslighting
September 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBThe panel discusses what gaslighting means, its impacts, tips on how to spot it and advice on how we can help victims, and they share their own experiences.
23 - The Rise of Asian Discrimination
August 17, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBThe panel discusses Asian discrimination; their personal experiences; new initiatives launching across America; & how we can tackle hate and discrimination in the workplace.
22 - Tokenism: The Wrong Route to Diversity
July 20, 2022 17:49 - 1 hour - 139 MBThe panel explores exactly what tokenism means; shares their personal experiences and impacts; and discusses how we can start to tackle tokenism in the workplace.
21 - Boost Your Bottom Line: Why You Should Be Retaining Diverse Talent
June 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 213 MBWe’re talking about diverse talent in the workplace, and how to keep it. From labor shortages to issues around retention, I’m having more and more conversations about talent on Let’s Talk Supply Chain, and it really was time to bring that conversation over to Blended. Ensuring you have diverse talent in your business could be the difference between surviving and thriving, so it’s something everyone should be taking seriously.
20 - DEI in the Workplace – Not Just The Smart Thing To Do, But The Right Thing To Do
May 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBThe panel explore what DEI means to them, reflect on creating safe spaces, ongoing education & authenticity, and discuss the importance of supplier diversity.
19 - I Said No: Managing Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBThe panel discuss the complexities of sexual harassment, share their experiences and advice for tackling the issue and creating safer workplaces.
18 – Hiding in Plain Sight: The Reality of Workplace Discrimination
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBIt’s episode 18 of Blended: I’m joined by another amazing panel of guests and we’re talking about workplace discrimination. It’s a sensitive subject: something that a lot of people have actually experienced, but not something we like to talk much about. So, of course, it’s a topic we want to tackle head on! Today, our guests will be discussing exactly what discrimination means and why it happens; sharing their own personal experiences; reflecting on the differences between discrimination, mic...
17 - The Difference Between Culture and Community: What Can We Learn?
February 16, 2022 09:23 - 1 hour - 114 MBIt’s episode 17 of Blended: I’m joined by another incredible panel of guests and we’re talking about community and culture. It’s a huge beast to tackle, but sometimes we get the best conversations and most fascinating insights from letting our guests open up, share their truths and bring a really intimate look at the topic from their perspective.
16 - OCD: Uncovering the Truth
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBThe group shares their personal experiences with OCD, the challenges, and their advice for creating more supportive and inclusive workplaces.
Age is Just a Number
December 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBThe panel discusses ageism: their experiences, why it's not an issue for the old, its place within DEI discussions, and advice for creating more inclusive workplaces.
14 - Veterans and Civil life: Winning the Battle of Workplace Discrimination
November 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBIt’s episode 14 of Blended: I’m joined by another incredible panel of guests and we’re talking about veterans. It’s another emotive subject, but you should all know by now that we pride ourselves on open and honest, sensitive conversations that really aim to bring insight. And if anyone deserves the stage, it’s the incredibly brave and inspirational men and women who have sacrificed, pretty much everything, so the rest of us can live freely and authentically. Today we’ll be diving into our...
13 - Blended – (Dis)Ability in the Workplace
October 15, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBThe group discusses what the word disability means to them, the challenges & positives & what brands can do to promote diversity and inclusion.
220: Blended - Immigration and Identity
September 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIt’s episode 12, and that means it’s been a whole year of Blended! This year has flown by – I’ve hosted some incredible guests and it’s been a real honor that they’ve opened up, and shared their stories with us – in a lot of cases they’ve been really sensitive, personal topics and yet they’ve thrown themselves into it with authenticity and humor so that, as a group, we’ve been able to start to break down stigma and create a safe space for people to ask questions, learn, grow and work through...
215: Blended - Shining a light on social inequality
August 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBToday in episode 11, ‘Shining a light on social inequality,’ I’m joined by an amazing new group of supply chain and DEI professionals, who are really committed to opening up conversations around diversity, inclusion, community – and they’re brimming with excitement and ideas for how we can bring positivity and drive change. And today, we’re going to be taking on social inequality. It’s another massive topic, but you should know by now that we’re not ones to shy away from a challenge, so we’r...
10: Blended - Don’t forget the ‘T’: Talking Trans
July 23, 2021 15:48 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBWe’re into double digits now: it’s episode 10 of Blended and we’re flying! I’m so proud of the panelists we’ve featured so far, the topics we’ve covered, and the sometimes tough conversations we’ve had, and I just cannot wait to bring you more. Today in Episode 10, ‘Don’t forget the ‘T’: Talking Trans,’ my co-host Madison and I are joined by a fabulous new group of supply chain and DEI professionals, who are overflowing with passion, insight and experience when it comes to all of the issue...
9 - Handling Diversity in Business: Is there a right or wrong answer?
June 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBIt’s Episode 9 and we are growing and improving show after show! We’ve already featured some incredible panellists, who have really opened up, got deep, got vulnerable, and brought some amazing points of view to the table. We’ve talked about all sorts of issues – the differences between equality and diversity, the Black Lives Matter movement, the gender equation and last episode, we got real about workplace bullying. It was an emotional one at some points, but yet again, so valuable in ope...
8 - Bullying
May 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBI cannot believe we’re already at Episode 8 of Blended! I’m so proud of how the show has been received so far, and the positivity and open-mindedness that I’m hearing from you all is so inspiring – it shows how many of us really are open to educating ourselves, supporting our communities and making changes for the future. Episode 8 also marks a change for Blended, as the absolutely fabulous Madison Mobley has agreed to join me as regular co-host! Today in Episode 8, ‘From the classroom t...
7 - Equality vs Diversity: What's The Difference?
April 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBThis is the seventh episode of our new show, Blended. Hopefully by now, you know exactly what Blended is all about. We’re opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. And we’re getting candid, and sometimes uncomfortable, so we can challenge the status quo together and help move the industry forward for everyone. ...
6 - My Journey
March 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBWelcome to the sixth episode of our brand-new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 6, ‘My Journey,’ I’m joined by a group of amazing supply chain professionals who are opening up and sharing their personal stories with us – their experiences of being a...
5 - The history, the movement, the people
February 17, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWelcome to the fifth episode of our new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 5, ‘The history, the movement, the people,’ we’re going to be talking about the Black Lives Matter movement, specifically with 2020 in mind; why the movement blew up last year; ...
4 - The World Stage
January 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBWelcome to the fourth episode of our brand-new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 4, ‘The World Stage,’ we’re going to be looking at diversity and inclusion from a worldwide perspective. What does it look like for our panellists; how does it vary by ...
3 - The Gender Equation
December 16, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis is the third episode of Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s brand-new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA community, people of colour, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 3, ‘The Gender Equation,’ we’re going to be exploring the different experiences that men and women have in their careers, the voices of conferences, wh...
2 - Story of my Life
December 08, 2020 22:42 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBThis is the second episode of Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s brand-new show, Blended. Blended is all about opening up conversations and giving the mic to all of the underrepresented voices in our industry – women, the LGBTQIA community, people of color, those with disabilities, whether they’re visible or hidden, and many more. Today in Episode 2, ‘Story of my Life,’ we’re going to be delving into our guest’s personal stories: the experiences that made them who they are today and the impact, b...
1 - What's In A Word
December 08, 2020 22:35 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBWelcome to Blended! This is a brand new show for Let’s Talk Supply Chain and it’s going to be a little bit different to what you’ve heard before. We talk a lot about the challenges facing our industry as a whole – changing technology, network complexity, surprises like COVID-19 – but what we don’t talk as much about is the people. The people that really drive our industry forward. And specifically, the under-represented people in our industry. I’ve been flying the flag for women in suppl...