Crazy and The King Podcast
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsJulie Sowash and Torin Ellis are serious about destroying the lame, losing and punitive Diversity and Inclusion narrative. A weekly podcast of talking truth, exploring the uncomfortable, and often ignored. Chasing solution and never hiding from behind lip service. They won’t always get it right, but they will always bring it real. Grab a latte and rock with Crazy and the King - ya heard! #crazyandtheking
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Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions
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Episodes
#MyDisabledLifeIsWorthy
January 13, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutesCDC Director says WHAT?!? This week Julie and Torin catch up on vaccine mandates, ADHD at the car the dealership, and why the CDC Director is under fire for her "encouraging words"" What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! Interested in sponsoring Crazy and the King? Contact us today! Email us at [email protected] JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the K...
2022 We Back!!
January 06, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes2022 and Julie and Torin are back behind the mics. Ready to bring more realness, more truth and more humanity to every aspect of our lives and yours! This week - Theranos, a forgotten bet, the end of the Blackberry, and when the system turns a 10 year sentence into a life sentence. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! Interested in sponsoring Crazy and the King? Contact us today! Email us at CATK...
The CATK Interview: Gina Alito
December 30, 2021 16:26 - 33 minutesJoin us in wrapping up 2021 with CATK and Symphony Talent's Gina Alito.
The CATK Interview: Meg O'Connell
December 23, 2021 17:52 - 39 minutesJoin Torin and Julie in welcoming Disability and Inclusion guru, Meg O'Connell
The CATK Interview: Joann Lockwood and Jennings Wynn
December 16, 2021 02:00 - 48 minutesJoin Torin and Julie in welcoming LGBTQ+ leaders, Joann and Jennings as our end of year interview series wraps us up with some of the brightest and most influential voices in our space.
The CATK Interview: Plantation Theory Author, John Graham, Part Two
December 09, 2021 04:08 - 28 minutesJoin Torin and Julie in welcoming HBCU grad, author, and employer brand guru, John Graham to the show in part one of a two part interview you will not want to miss. John Graham’s professional passion is helping global companies uncover who they are at their core. Through award winning employer brand and employee value proposition development, Graham has discovered innovative ways to bring the humanity of employee stories to life. As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner and cu...
The CATK Interview: Plantation Theory Author, John Graham, Part One
December 02, 2021 06:47 - 31 minutesJoin Torin and Julie in welcoming HBCU grad, author, and employer brand guru, John Graham to the show in part one of a two part interview you will not want to miss. John Graham’s professional passion is helping global companies uncover who they are at their core. Through award winning employer brand and employee value proposition development, Graham has discovered innovative ways to bring the humanity of employee stories to life. As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner and cu...
The CATK Interview: Joann Lublin
November 24, 2021 22:07 - 42 minutesJoann S. Lublin was management news editor for The Wall Street Journal, working with reporters in the U.S. and abroad, until she retired in April 2018. She remains a regular Journal contributor. She speaks about issues such as leadership and executive women. She created the Journal’s career advice column in 1993 and kept writing its “Your Executive Career” column until May 2020. She shared its Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for stories about corporate scandals. She is the author of the popular 2016 b...
The CATK Interview: Baltimore Artist Kim Rice
November 18, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesJoin Torin and Julie in welcoming creator of Being White, Redlining, and The Inheritance on a must listen interview. Kim Rice creates large-scale works using common materials. Her installations are a meditation on institutional racism and the policies that continue to affect American society today. Kim earned her BFA in Sculpture and MFA in Printmaking from the University of Oklahoma. Her work has been shown throughout the country including the Alexandria Museum of Art, the Fred Jones Museum ...
The Death of Engracia Figueroa, United Airlines, and All Wheels Up
November 11, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutesThis week, Torin and Julie discuss United Airlines ableism and the death of Engracia Figueroa and joined by special guests CEO, Michele Irwin, and Founding Board Member, Tinamarie Duff, of All Wheels Up. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! Interested in sponsoring Crazy and the King? Contact us today! Email us at [email protected] JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourse...
Calvin Ridley, Black CDO Fired, and Hospitality Woes
November 04, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes.Calvin Ridley leaves the NFL for his metal well-being. Was the response different from a female athlete's focus on mental health? Memorial Hermann Health Systems, Houston hospital, fires a Black CDO before he starts because of his focus on race AND he drives a Porsche. Restuarants and all of forms of hospitality are having an especially tough time restaffing after the pandemic. In fact, more than 10% of all hospitality roles are unfilled. Is it money or something else? What is your take on t...
Citigroup Racial Audit, Texas AGAIN, and the NDEAM 10
October 28, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutesCitigroup agrees to conduct a racial equity audit, perhaps to some of their executives chagrin. Texas Legislature continues attacks on it's citizenry signing a bill this week attacking transgender student athletes. Forbes' Andrew Pulrang's, gives us his NDEAM 10 must knows about disability and employment. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! Interested in sponsoring Crazy and the King? Contact us...
"Lest We Forget" CSN Maryland Printing Hate, Buttigieg Parental Leave and Opposing the Holocaust
October 22, 2021 14:46 - 37 minutesPrint media's history of Printing Hate exposed. Do gay parents Pete and Chasten "deserve" parental leave? And Texas makes the show again with their new social studies law leaving teachers and administrators asking if they will need to teach students opposing views to the Holocaust. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! Interested in sponsoring Crazy and the King? Contact us today! Email us at CATK...
Canceling Chapelle, NC LT Gov's "Filth" and a Raiders' Superfan
October 14, 2021 11:46 - 38 minutesOur reaction to Dave Chapelle's most recent Netflix Special and the hypocrisy of cancel culture. NC LT Gov doubles down calling LGBTQ individuals "filth" and we share a Raider's Superfan's reaction to Jon Gruden. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! Interested in sponsoring Crazy and the King? Contact us today! Email us at [email protected] JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepa...
Bruce's Beach is Bruce's Again
October 07, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutesLA County has returned stolen land in Manhattan Beach to the Bruce Family. This week, California Gov Newsom signs legislation to return $75MM worth of Manhattan Beach beachfront property to the descendants of Charles and Willa Bruce. In the UK, the Sport Council Equality Group released their "Review into Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sport in the UK' and our discussion how to create access, equity and fairness for athletes, including transgender athletes. What is your take on this week's ...
The CATK Interview: Gerard Charlot
September 30, 2021 22:49 - 32 minutesGerard Charlot is passionate about helping the BIPOC community by addressing systemic challenges in the health care system by educating people of color about their health issues and connecting them with clinical trials. The Idhini Platform is a digital health marketplace, for and by the BIPOC community, that provides community members with the best and most relevant clinical trial options and health information. Gerard Charlot has over 20 years of experience in technology, finance, healthcar...
Big Tech Protests, AI Hates Muslims, and The Atlantic Inheritance
September 22, 2021 23:45 - 36 minutesApple and Activision face the reality of a woke AF Silicon valley. Anti-Muslim AI shows that AI isn't ready for primetime, but VC and M/A keeps flowing in to TA and HR solutions promising a quick fix. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! Interested in sponsoring Crazy and the King? Contact us today! Email us at [email protected] JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself...
The White Power Structure Episode
September 16, 2021 11:08 - 48 minutesWhat can we learn from looking at the history of engagement with corporations and underrepresented communities? Why haven't we learned the lessons of our past and changed the systems and structures that keep inequity in place. Simple, that is the way the way the White Power Structure maintains their power. This week, a deeply personal story from Torin, and how a NYT article Black Capitalism’ Promised a Better City for Everyone. What Happened? helped Julie to understand it. Also, Salesforce te...
A Texas Maid's Tale: A War on Women in Texas
September 09, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutesOn Sept 1, Texas put into place the country's most restrictive abortion law and in their most deplorable move yet turned citizens into bounty hunters. SCOTUS provides no injunctive relief allowing nearly 50 years of a women's right to choose to effectively be overturned. Some companies came to the rescue, some continued to donate to the politicians who passed the law. They all still played the game in Texas. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank ...
Parenting Woes: China Limits Screen Time and the Pandemic's Exposure of the Childcare Industry
September 02, 2021 01:47 - 35 minutesParenting is NOT easy and today's episode explores some more parental (and caregiver) woes and some solutions in the works. China is limiting screen time for all children under the age of 18! How has the pandemic exposed the childcare industry, demonstrated the dramatic need for caregiver leave and supports, and where are fixes coming from. Let us know what you think of our new segment celebrating the accomplishments of women in all walks of life, HerVoice! What is your take on this week's st...
FDA Approval: Celebrate with CATK REPLAY w/ Frantz Berthaud
August 26, 2021 10:44 - 51 minutesREPLAY FROM JUNE 2021: The CATK Interview with Frantz M. Berthaud Administrative Director, Disease Center Operations of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology and the Center for Cancer Therapeutic Innovation at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Frantz gives incredible insight into health equity, DEIB in healthcare, "surviving" & critical impact of clinicians who look like their patients. About Frantz: Frantz M. Berthaud is the Administrative Director, Disease Center Operations of the Lowe Center ...
DDI CEO Report, Woke Inc., PBS and HerVoice
August 19, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutesJulie and Torin share some documentaries and books currently in rotation for CATK, including Black Godfather and Woke Inc.. What is on your summer watching and reading list? Then DDI CEO Report, PBS invests in diverse creators, and check on the veterans and women in your life this week. #Afghanistan Let us know what you think of our new segment celebrating the accomplishments of women in all walks of life, HerVoice! What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn...
Torin Gets Da Business from #DisabledTwitter. Julie Smiles.
August 12, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutesNike demonstrates inclusion SELLS, sometimes too well. Cuomo is out. The first female Gov of NY is in. Tesla settles to the tune of $1.2MM. Then, as implied by the title, Torin gets da business from #disabledtwitter. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheK...
Motor City Part 2: Podcast Mash UP
August 05, 2021 14:40 - 30 minutesChad and Cheese, Symphony Talent's Chief Joy Officer, Debbie Tuel and SACKET Join the Pod for a Motor City Podcast Mash UP! What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyandtheking/ More on Torin and Juli...
Back Together Again: CATK in the Motor City
July 29, 2021 16:01 - 24 minutesTorin and Julie are back together again for the first time in person since 2019. We joined so many amazing podcasters to celebrate Symphony Talent's Joy Roadshow! We catch up on dumb, even unitentionally, tweets from Warton IO, Adam Grant. Bad police officers spoil the bunch, Julie is always learning from Torin. Last a new segment we call HERVoice. Each week we will be celebrating an amazing diverse women who change the world. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB ...
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, #DisabilityTwitter & Paralympian Becca Meyers
July 22, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutesSports Illustrated Swim Suit Edition is out and damn those cover models are as diverse as they are beautiful! Naomi Osaka, Megan Thee Stallion and Leyna Bloom are rocking this year's cover(s) and we love it. Is integrity important to leadership? We say yes and so does author, Dan Hough, in his brilliant book Analyzing Corruption. #DisabilityTwitter is a thing and we love it. We share some of our favorite tweets from the week including support for Becca Meyers, multi-gold medal Paralympic Swim...
Stubbsy Joins The Pod
July 19, 2021 15:27 - 41 minutesTorin and Julie welcome a VERY special guest, one of our biggest fans and roving story guy in London, Matt Stubbsy. We grab stories on the Judge Rotenberg Center and shock therapy, VC in Black businesses, and Amazon hides performance improvement plans until its too late. Finally, we discuss the racism and its place in football (soccer) as demonstrated by rapid English fans at EUFA 2021. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors an...
Howard Snags Nikole Hannah-Jones, Wal-Mart Offers Doulas, and Disability Pride Month
July 08, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutesTorin and Julie are back this week for the first time in a month without a special guest. They catch up on Walmart's new benefits offerings for new parents including doula services, maternity and parental leave. Howard University snags Nikole Hannah-Jones and UNC loses. Finally, we celebrate Disability Pride Month and challenge our listeners (and their organizations) to do the same. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to...
The CATK Interview: Alex Orue
July 01, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutesThe CATK Interview with Alex Orue, Executive Director of It Gets Better, Mexico. Join Julie and Torin as we have an incredible conversation with Alex about storytelling in the LGBTQ+ community to share the growth, opportunity and acceptance available for LGBTQ+ youth who struggle with coming out, moving past internal doubt and embracing acceptance. About Alex: Born in 1990 in Texcoco, Mexico State, Alex graduated from the University of British Columbia (in Vancouver, Canada). His involveme...
The CATK Interview: Frantz Berthaud
June 24, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutesThe CATK Interview with Frantz M. Berthaud Administrative Director, Disease Center Operations of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology and the Center for Cancer Therapeutic Innovation at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Frantz gives incredible insight into health equity, DEIB in healthcare, "surviving" & critical impact of clinicians who look like their patients. About Frantz: Frantz M. Berthaud is the Administrative Director, Disease Center Operations of the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology a...
CATK Interview: Will Shelton Author of The Silent Agreement
June 17, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutesDo Not Miss This Show: Torin and Julie welcome Wil Shelton, Author of The Silent Agreement and CEO of Wil Power Integrated Marketing in a knock down interview on the every day fight between Black professionals and the White power structure in our organizations. Wil wrote The Silent Agreement as a call to action to corporations across America regarding their sincerity in sharing solidarity with the Black community. Many corporations were actively stating their support of the Black community f...
Fair Pay Fails, EEOC and AI, LinkedIn Pays ERG Leads and 'Interchangeable Asian'
June 10, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutesTorin and Julie jump right into this week's big DEIB stories. Amazon auto-enrolls you in internet sharing with your neighbors, EEOC Commissioner, Keith Sonderling, calls out the significant implications of programmatic and AI driven job advertising related to Federal Civil Rights laws, FINALLY. LinkedIN invests by increasing pay of ERG leaders. The US Senate continues to fail women with eight female senators voting against the Fair Paycheck Act. We continue our focus on bringing light to AAPI...
The CATK Interview: Christine Trodella
June 03, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutesJoin Torin and Julie this week to welcome Head of Americas for Workplace from Facebook, Christine Trodella. Christine shares how she approaches remote work to ensure it is inclusive, effective, and promotes employee well-being, as well as perspectives on what she is hearing from customers who use Workplace to ensure all of their employees have a voice. . Christine dishes on technology, best practices, safety and her all-time favorite TV shows. About Christine: Christine Trodella has been at...
Accenture: Build Better AI, Apple is for Accessibility, and Amazon Holds Facial Recognition
May 27, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutesCan we build more inclusive AI? Accenture is planning for inclusion now. Apple believes accessibility is a human right and are building better, inclusively designed tools for all of us. Amazon continues to hold sales of facial recognition software. Is it enough? The ACLU says nah. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the ...
The CATK Interview: Deanna Singh
May 20, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutesThis week we welcome, author, CEO, and much, much more, Deanna Singh. Deanna shares her story of being a Black-Asian American and first generation American. This leader, entrepreneur and inspiration does more in a day than most of us do in a month! Her book Purposeful Hustle may give us some insight as to how. Listen and get inspired and motivated with Deanna, Julie and Torin on this week's interview. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to...
The CATK Interview: Andy Didorosi
May 13, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutesJoin Torin and Julie in welcoming entrepreneur, gamechanger and former Basecamp dude, Andy Didorosi. This guy is so much more than meets the eye and drops bombs like the CEO of Basecamp drops staff. Join us, Andy left us wanting to do more and to hear more about his amazing impact. Learn more about and support some Andy's social impact businesses here: Detroit Bus: https://thedetroitbus.com/ Arsenal of Clean: https://arsenalofclean.com/ Follow Andy: @ThatDetroitAndy What is your take on thi...
Buffett's Failure to Lead, Justin Mutha-F**ckin Fields, and Data.
May 06, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutesBerkshire Hathaway rejects climate and diversity transparency. The Bears win with Justin Fields and the NFL puts the impact of ableism in the workplace on full display. Plus, lots of data to dive into. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on To...
Jamie Dimon's 2nd Chances, Basecamp CEO's Manifesto, Paycom CEO Takes All
April 29, 2021 11:54 - 43 minutesThis week on the CEO show,....Julie and Torin jump into a LOT of news including JPM's focus on 2nd Chances, Basecamps removal of "paternalistic benefits" and Paycom's CEO tops the list of highest earning CEOs of 2020. Catch up with us on these stories and much more. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us...
Endless Greed: Kroger Fat Cats Line Their Pockets w/ Heroes' Pay
April 22, 2021 12:09 - 46 minutesAre you sleeping enough? Why did Torin call Julie "middle aged"? Why does Kroger think we don't see them? When we will get passed the DEIB basics? Is it fair to expect HR to have DEIB skills? And will Julie ever be home again? These questions and many more answered on this episode of Crazy and the King! What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yours...
Back to Work: Hints of the Future Workforce are Emerging
April 15, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutesIs requiring a Black Soldier to wear chains ever okay? The Army took 6 years (and a court) to decide it is definitely NOT okay. Where do you think the "future of work" is headed in a post-pandemic world? Hints are all around us. Check out our latest round up of current jobseeker trends and corporate intentions. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prep...
Should We Trust Corps to Save the Day and JAMA Does Harm
April 08, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutesWhen should corporations use their voices and their power to force governmental action to protect civil and democratic rights? Will we ever be able to trust OUR corporation to speak for interests outside of shareholders and the C-Suite? JAMA gets taken to task by Black Female Docs who have time today. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourse...
Lil Nas X - “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven."
April 01, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutesJulie is back and it feels so good! This week, Torin and Julie catch up on Black executives call for corporate responses regarding voter suppression - Sherrilyn Ifill calls it like she sees it - a racism issue. Where ya at Delta and Coke? Too little too late? You tell us your thoughts. Lil Nas X has Julie singin' his praises as he embraces the "Dark Lord". An easy listen as we catch back from vacation and share some thoughts on this week's take. What is your take on this week's stories? Tel...
Whitey on the Pod
March 25, 2021 14:04 - 58 minutesThis week, whitey is on the pod!?!? Chad Sowash joins Torin on the pod while Julie takes a roadtrip. Join us this week for the guys' take on today's biggest DEIB conversations. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: htt...
Julie Gets the Shot! And Other Stuff
March 18, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutesThis week, Torin and Julie celebrate Julie's first dose of the Moderna vaccine. Then they jump in to the Black bankers, the Pope's blackslide, gendered toy aisles and anti-transgender legislation. And that isn't all, join us to hear this week's hot take. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook...
Princesses and She-Chefs, What a Week.
March 11, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutesThis week, Torin and Julie discuss what is on everyone's mind - Princesses and She-Chefs. Also what are the "right" qualifications for a Chief Diversity Officer? Wendy's and Starbucks make two very different choices this week. Women in marketing share the toll the pandemic has taken on them. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Gusto! Get three months f...
NEEDED - More Soldiers! Join Us!
March 04, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutesTorin and Julie are testing some video podcasts. We might just dig it. This week, we answer the question of how the pandemic impacted disability employment. The results aren't all bad, but we need more soldiers. Then Torin shares some education he received when speaking or talking about transgender humans. He lives the commitment to always being better at this work and knowing our journey of learning will never end. On to greater humanity! What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on ...
NYT Forgot the Inclusion Part and Law Firms Cry Foul on Discovery
February 25, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutesTorin and Julie are testing some video podcasts. We might just dig it. This week the New York Times bares all with their extensive D/I investigation and results. They come strong with commitments and acknowledge the fails, but forget a lot of us. #Intersections Then law firms around the companies are being asked for extensive D/I data from potential and current corporate clients, but can't seem to get it all together. This isn't new, ya'll. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on...
Global Talent Trends Meet White Art and Google
February 18, 2021 10:49 - 48 minutesLace up YOUR boots. Time to get to the work of inclusion. Julie gets French Gin from London! Thank you, Dan Fellows, CEO of GetOptimal! This week: Mercer releases the 2021 Global Talent Trends Report with much of the same. The Indianapolis Museum of Art uses "White" to convey their desire for more diversity and inclusion. SURE, you did. Google hires from HBCUs and fires the recruiter who uncovered their newest wealth of talent. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB ...
The Air Force Has Problem. Become a 15%'er
February 11, 2021 16:26 - 50 minutesLace up YOUR boots. Time to get to the work of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. "I don't count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting…because that's when it really counts." - Muhammad Ali This week: Torin and Julie dig into the new racial disparity report released by the Inspector General of the Air Force. We got a problem, ya'll. Time to stop talking and start taking action. Also, new to us is the 15% pledge. Can your organization (and your household) commit to 1...
Roz Brewer, UK Banks and Twizzlers
February 04, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutesLace up YOUR boots. Time to get to the work of inclusion. Torin needs more Twizzlers. This week: Google pays out...pennies. Roz Brewer puts Black women back at the helm in the Fortune 500. UK Banks just thought of collecting race and ethnicity data? Do you believe it? Us, either. What is your take on this week's stories? Tell us on Twitter, FB and LinkedIn. Thank you to our sponsors and to the team at Evergreen! JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Gusto! Get three months free exclusiv...