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
Private Prisons Go Broke and HERO Gets Ripped Off
January 28, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutesJulie and Torin don't miss a beat. Time to get to the work of inclusion. This week: We could have recorded every day and never repeated a story. A lot of D/I news happening around the world, in the US government and in the private sector. President Biden bids ado to private prison contracts and HERO gets the shaft on a 10 BILLION dollar contract involving the US Army. 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 Ev...
Can a Zebra EVER Change His Stripes? Should We Trust Him To?
January 21, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutesJulie and Torin don't miss a beat during Inauguration Week 2021. Time to get to the work of inclusion. This week: Is Indeed a viable diversity source? The former administration publishes the 1776 report and the new administration removes it within hours of taking office, we celebrate Dr. Rachel Levine, nominee for Asst. Secretary of Health and Human Services, possibly become the first Senate confirmed federal official. Finally, the Mets can their new GM, Jared Porter, for unsolicited texts ...
2021 Acting All 2020.
January 14, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes2021 is coming at us fast and Torin and Julie are diving straight in. Corporations take action against insurrectionists and Edelman Trust Barometer tells us what we already knew. JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing Edelman Trust Barometer 2021: https://www.edelman.com/sites/g/files/a...
2020 - Don't Let the Door Hit Ya....
January 07, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutesIn the first pod of 2021, Torin and Julie decided instead of 2021 predictions, we would start with what we want to leave behind in 2020, Crazy and the King style, of course. We have six solid don't let the door hit ya 2020 leave behinds. What would YOU leave behind in 2020? JobVite: Learn more at www.jobvite.com/catk Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.fa...
The CATK Interview: Jackie Glenn
December 31, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutesIn our last show of 2020, CATK brings the FIRE with Executive Coach, Author and Truth Teller, Jackie Glenn. There is absolutely no holding back in our final episode of 2020. Jackie Glenn has the credentials and the experience to tell executives to check their privilege and get to the good work of D/I. Listen to win a copy of Jackie's book! We will see you in 2021 for CATK Year 3! Learn more about Jackie: https://glenndiversity.com/jackie-glenn/ Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Cr...
The CATK Interview: Kay Fabella
December 31, 2020 00:45 - 46 minutesIn one of our favorite shows of 2020, Julie and Torin welcome the fabulous Kay Fabella, author, D/I leader, and boundary challenger. How is diversity and inclusion seen differently in Spain and more broadly the EU? Avoiding burnout, enjoying the journey, and loving your opportunity to create change. This is a must listen. Learn more about Kay: https://kayfabella.com/ Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy ...
2020: Crazy and the King Style
December 18, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutesIn a positive week for the LGBTQ community, Pete Buttigieg is nominated to be Sec. of Transportation. If nominated, he will become the first openly gay Secretary level member of the Cabinet. Then SCOTUS refuses to hear Indiana's Birth Certificate case validating the lower court's decision to support same sex parental rights. Pinterest, Mackenzie Scott, and Torin's top 5 of the year wrap up our holiday month show. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit...
"Clear"'ed For Take Off?
December 11, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutesAfter catching up, Torin and Julie take a deep dive into what the coronavirus vaccine's arrival means for the future of work and the future of our privacy. Companies like CLEAR are developing immunity passports. What will we do for the sake of convenience and protection? Also, do you stand with Timnit Gebru formerly of Google? Torin brings up to speed on this story and big tech's ongoing ethics issues. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto....
Chess? Nope, We Are Still Playing Checkers.
December 04, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutesJulie thought she was about to play some D/I chess, but Minda Harts reminded her we are still playing D/I checkers. Torin and Julie talk through 6 statements to stop using when talking about race. No surprise we have different experiences and a lot of common ground. We also catch up on Gabriel Sterling and why people will continuously continue to support a party calling for their death. Nasdaq hits hard on having a diverse board. Will this case end up in front of SCOTUS? Julie thinks it is on...
SmartRecruiters: Jerome Ternynck
November 26, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutesFor Thanksgiving week, we welcome, Jerome Ternynck and discuss SmartRecruiters' commitment to anti-racism. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis Cred: Production and Music by: Marcel "DjCellz"...
Transgender Awareness Week
November 20, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutesIn advance of Transgender Day of Remembrance, we dedicate this episode to Transgender Inclusion. Join Torin and Julie to have an open conversation about Transgender inclusion. Join us, as we advocate for greater inclusion and acceptance of transgender individuals in our workforces and our lives. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTh...
Florida Man....Does Something AMAZING!
November 16, 2020 11:49 - 39 minutesTorin and Julie hit some lighter notes this week, but still bring serious focus to equity issues facing Americans. Chris Nikic becomes the first person with Down's Syndrome to complete an IRONMAN Triathlon and Torin gives us an introduction to environmental racism. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: J...
The Morning After.....White Women, We had ONE Job.
November 05, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutesEven with an anticipated Biden/Harris Victory, America Showed us we have A LOT of Work to Do. In the light of the morning after election day 2020, Torin and Julie form a Crazy and the King support group. Julie takes a moment to vent, to acknowledge the privilege of being shocked and Torin brings us back around to the work at hand. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: ...
Voting Parents and a Coming Civil War
October 30, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutesLess than a week until voting ends, Julie and Torin talk the benefits companies like ViacomCBS and AirBNB are providing to parents who want to participate in democracy, OUTSTANDING! Then, a deep dive into a Buzzfeed story pointing to the continued indicators of instability in our country and how the election will drive the next chapter for America. We can't conceal or hide the inequities anymore. What do you think? Is the US headed toward a second civil war? Can we pull back from the politica...
Temper Tantrums and Papal Progress
October 23, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutesJulie and Torin catch up on this week's leading D/I stories. Handling political discussions at work, Pope Francis moving the needle for LGBTQ rights, Indeed's....we mean Glassdoor's play to get your diversity data and finally child free employees want everything to be "fair" - What do you think? Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndThe...
Thanks, Glassdoor....More D/I Busy Work
October 16, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutesJulie and Torin spend some time talking SCOTUS nominations then jump into Glassdoor's new D/I "solution" and the value of company released diversity reports. We continue to support the Hickson Family. Thank you all who have donated to support Melissa and the kids! https://www.gofundme.com/f/hickson-family-fund Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook....
The Heart of Whiteness
October 08, 2020 14:40 - 1 hourTorin and Julie pull out their favorite and now more timely interview from 2019. In the full interview with author, professor and self-proclaimed woke white dude, Dr. Robert Jensen. Dr. Jensen, Torin and Julie explore some of the hard realities of living in a society built to maintain the current white power structure. Oh yeah, we went there. Oh and pick up the Heart of Whiteness on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Whiteness-Confronting-Racism-Privilege/dp/0872864499 We continue to ...
Not Gonna Say We Told Ya So.....But, Yeah.
October 01, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutesTorin took a lot of sh*t for calling out Trump's EO on diversity training a couple of weeks ago. Well, Well. Well. He isn't gonna say he told ya, but Julie is. There is always a next step and slight of hand with this White House. Then the D/I story of our lifetime drops in the Rand Corporation's report on Income Trends from 1975-2018. Yeah, we said the D/I story of our lives. We continue to support the Hickson Family. Thank you all who have donated to support Melissa and the kids! https://www...
Wells Fargo WTF...RBG RIP
September 25, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutesWells Fargo CEO says the quiet part out loud. We pay an ode to RBG. Allies, we need you more than ever. We continue to support the Hickson Family. Thank you all who have donated to support Melissa and the kids! https://www.gofundme.com/f/hickson-family-fund Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: ht...
Julie's Gone Too Far Now. Torin, I am Sorry!
September 17, 2020 09:46 - 45 minutesFacebook throws us their scraps and expects us to be flattered. We ask the question, "Do we REALLY need that third golf course?" Finally, Julie and Torin asks our listeners to take action. Listen to Learn We continue to support the Hickson Family. Thank you all who have donated to support Melissa and the kids! https://www.gofundme.com/f/hickson-family-fund Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk Prepare yourself for Crazy and the Kin...
The Propaganda Episode
September 10, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutesTorin and Julie get DEEP on this week's episode of Crazy and the King. What is RaceCraft? Do you do it? Julie did and now she knows how to do it differently. There is always going to be opportunity to grow and do it better next time and that is okay. Then the Trump Administration pulls back all training contracts related to Critical Race Theory calling it anti-American propaganda. What do you think? Julie requests no white mansplaining, though, PLEASE. We continue to support the Hickson Famil...
Steve Scalise F**king Said WHAT? & FL SHRM did F*cking WHAT?
September 04, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutesTorin brings the joy! How has D/I changed over the last 10 years? BECAUSE WE DID THE WORK, PEOPLE! A life time's worth of work and worth it every single day. Florida HR (aka Florida SHRM) decided, What the Hell? - let's have in an in person conference. And we have one question, WHO BOUGHT EXPO BOOTHS??? Finally, Julie has to have her piece said about Rep Steve Scalise's DISGUSTING attempt to hijack Ady Barkan's voice. We give lots of love to Old Navy for their love of democracy. Thanks, Old N...
"Q" Crazy...No "Q" Crazy!!
August 28, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutesThis week Crazy and the King dives into the deep end of the conspiracy theorists, "QAnon" - Their beliefs, their exponential growth since 2017 and the impact they will have on the world for at least a generation. So, the question is what are YOU going to do when "Q" comes to the office. Because trust us, they are coming to an office near you. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk We continue to support the Hickson Family. Thank you...
Terrible, No-Good Culture Made Me Watch Porn: WHAT??
August 20, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutesTorin and Julie chat through this week's most talked-about Diversity and Inclusion stories - Torin needs to get something off his chest. Julie is here for it. An Australian court finds bad workplace culture caused a porn addiction which caused a stroke, WTH?? Finally, facial recognition is making a comeback and it is showing up in our HCM technology. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk We continue to support the Hickson Family. T...
The Most (Almost) Expensive Sexts In History...You Still Win, Bezos.
August 13, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutesTorin and Julie chat through this week's most talked about Diversity and Inclusion stories - McDonald's EX-CEO sends the (al)most expensive sext in history to multiple employees. JPMorgan, Goldman, MasterCard and others make big commitments to hiring low income and diverse talent...Does that rub you the wrong way, like it did Torin? And Paychex, releases a survey on the continued fear and stigma associated with mental illness in the workplace. Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Craz...
Not Impressed: Progress Implodes - Companies Shrug
August 07, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutesJulie and Torin get deep on the impact of the COVID-19 impact on women, especially single moms and women of color. The impact is unfathomable. The fix should be coming from the companies we work for every day. We can fix this. We just have to choose to do so. Keep pushing! We cannot be idle. Welcome Gusto! Julie and Torin welcome our first pod sponsor: Gusto! Get three months free exclusively for Crazy and the King listeners. Visit www.gusto.com/catk We continue to support the Hickson Family....
TX Bar Fail, Nike Reboot, and the ADA Turns 30
July 31, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutesTorin and Julie wonder why BLM is a political statement instead of a statement of our humanity. Shame on TX Bar President. Apologize not accepted! Nike reboots internal diversity with a new Diversity Leader. Congrats Kelly Leonard! Just Do It. Then we celebrate the ADA, some awesome news from Google on search, and a reminder of how far we have to go. We continue to support the Hickson Family. Thank you all who have donated to support Melissa and the kids! https://www.gofundme.com/f/hickson-fa...
Mediocre White Dudes.
July 24, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutesJulie and Torin take a some time to catch up on some news and update some of our more recent stories. Unwoke.HR - Apparently, an actual job board with actual people working to undo all of the progress we have made to create greater equity. Still waiting on the cowardly lions behind the site to come out and give Crazy and the King an interview. Don't hold your breath. Then, Tucker Carlson's Vacation, Facebook's Diversity, Ubisoft....and the end of extended unemployment. We continue to support ...
Unwoke.HR and Tucker's Dirty Little Secret
July 16, 2020 16:54 - 36 minutesJulie and Torin take a lighter note exploring racism disguised as white fragility. Unwoke.HR - Best troll ever, honeypot, or worst niche job board in the history of job boards? Only time will tell, but if the folks hiding behind the white curtain would come out and chat they could let us know. Doubtful, we know. Next, Tucker Carlson fires head writer for writing anonymously exactly what he would write for the Tucker's opening monologue. We don't need you to tell us who you are, we already kno...
BONUS EPISODE: Melissa Hickson, Champion and Wife of Michael Hickson.
July 15, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutesBONUS EPISODE: After hearing the story of Michael Hickson on TRIGGER WARNING, our latest episode, we are releasing the full interview with Michael's wife and champion, Melissa Hickson. Melissa cared for her husband and five children after his disabling episode, but as a strong Black woman, we see the reaction of the medical professionals, guardians, and media as she advocates for Michael. She experiences tremendous loss and is then victimized again by those who should have been supporting her...
Trigger Warning: Michael Hickson
July 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourJulie and Torin are mad as Hell. Why? Michael Hickson, a Black Disabled father of five dies after being refused treatment for coronavirus at St. David's in Austin, TX. This is a MUST LISTEN story about the effects of ableism and racism in our healthcare system. Joined by the wife of Michael Hickson and members of ADAPT of Texas we take a deep dive into the death of Michael Hickson. Who decides the quality of YOUR life? https://www.gofundme.com/f/hickson-family-fund Prepare yourself for Crazy...
Damned If You Do? Damned If You Don't?
July 03, 2020 06:41 - 34 minutesThis week, Torin and Julie explore recent reviews of the "kafkatrap" of Robin DeAngelo's White Fragility and Carmel, Indiana's Rev. Theodore Rothrock from St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church calling Black Lives Matter organizers "maggots and parasites." White Suburban Women in Indiana, it is time to soldier up or shut up. A brief mention of Adidas' literal and figurative "Karen" and a set up for next week's show where we take a deep dive into the murder of Michael Hickson of Austin, Texas. Pr...
Goldman Sachs Diversity & Trump's H1B Visa Freeze
June 25, 2020 19:53 - 33 minutesThis week, Julie and Torin talk Goldman Sachs diversity play - Torin is optimistic, Julie is skeptical, but either way how can D/I experts leverage this new player to create change? Also, this week, the Trump Administration puts a "temporary" halt on H1B (and others) visas...How can companies build a sustainable pipeline of talent for the long-term and increase diversity. It is time to stop thinking short term, people! Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://ww...
Juneteenth and LGBTQ HISTORY
June 18, 2020 13:51 - 39 minutesThis week, Torin and Julie celebrate living during a historical, game changing moment in LGBTQ civil rights. We also realize Julie's university education in history could use an upgrade. #BLM #Juneteenth #WhiteWashedHistory Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis Show Links: https://www.newyork...
Managing Accommodations: Sheryl Ellis Interview
June 14, 2020 16:30 - 35 minutesIn our lastest episode, Torin and Julie welcomes Sheryl Ellis, author of Making It Work: Managing your Health Condition through Workplace ADA Accommodation. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR CRAZY AND THE KING!!! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis Show Links: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Work-Condition-Workplace-Accommodations/dp/1733503005 ...
White Spaces and Mom Guilt
June 05, 2020 20:51 - 35 minutesQuarantine Week 11 - This week, Julie learns about White Spaces and Torin laughs then brings the realness. Julie shares every working mom's guilt. Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis Show Links: https://sociology.yale.edu/sites/default/files/pages_from_sre-11_rev5_printer_files.pdf https://...
Black Creators White Blamers
May 29, 2020 23:27 - 37 minutesQuarantine Week 10 - This week Black Creators on TikTok fight against censorship and win and white folks heap blame on black people for the impact of Coronavirus. WTF?!?! Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis Show Links: Cred: Production and Music by: Marcel "DjCellz" Boykin
A Tale of 2 CEO's Dorsey vs Musk and Investigating Journalism
May 20, 2020 07:19 - 34 minutesQuarantine Week 9 - This week is a tale of two CEO's - What does Twitter and Tesla's CEO's and their approach to reopening say about the value of labor in America? Then Torin and Julie jump in to investigating the diversity of investigative journalism. Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis S...
Running While Black, Left Behind and Social Model Paradox
May 14, 2020 00:39 - 38 minutesQuarantine Week 8 - Torin and Julie dive into the Ahmaud Arbery murder, the pandemic is impacting those who are deaf and finally the speed of change is proving once again disability is a social model we can change. Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis Show Links: https://www.ozy.com/news-and...
Mental Health First Aid - Kevin McCloskey and Michelle Weinstein
May 07, 2020 13:25 - 39 minutesQuarantine Week 7 - Torin and Julie are joined by Disability and Inclusion Experts, Kevin McCloskey and Michelle Weinstein. In a time like no other, the pandemic has opened eyes and hearts to the mental health epidemic in the world. Kevin and Michelle share their predictions, some best practices and the necessity of mental health first aid in our workplaces. Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie...
COVID-19 - Black Lives F**king Matter
April 30, 2020 07:01 - 30 minutesQuarantine Week 6 - Black lives and black communities are being devastated by the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and it is not by accident. Generations of systemic inequality are being exposed now more than ever in the lives lost. Join Torin and Julie in a frank and transparent conversation. It is time for a reality check and time for strong action. McKinsey and Company lay out the stark truths right before our very eyes. Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: htt...
Crip Camp Revolution
April 22, 2020 07:02 - 35 minutesWeek 5 and we are ready for a revelation and a revolution here at Crazy and The King. Join us for a discussion of the new Netflix Obama collab - Crip Camp. It WILL change the way you see people with disabilities and the disability civil rights journey in a whole new way. AND it will make you happy and ready to join the cause. Something we all need right now. Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie...
Keepin' the Flow w/ Diversity
April 16, 2020 07:15 - 38 minutesQuarantine Week 4: How do we keep D/I in the forefront when we aren't in front of each other? When we do get back together, how can we catapult this crisis into meaningful action and conversation about the importance of D/I - we bring multiple perspectives - listen in! Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com...
WFH Disability Style and ImageNet Trashes Their Brand.
April 10, 2020 14:48 - 35 minutesAs the Coronovirus quarantine continues, Julie and Torin jump into how WFH mandates change the game for talented workers with disabilities who have been denied the accommodation pre-virus. Then ImageNet Consulting trashes its brand and its morale by trying to steal their employees' stimulus checks - and their kids' checks, too. Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ju...
Edelman Trust Barometer - Coronavirus Edition
April 02, 2020 18:06 - 39 minutesThe United States and the Western World is in a time of unprecedented lack of trust in our institutions including the government and the companies we work for. Record levels of income-inequality and fear about a less rosy future have been driving our failing trust and then BOOM coronavirus right to the face. How can we as D/I leaders, as people leaders, and humans create and leverage trust for the good of our businesses, our fellow travelers, and our world? Prepare yourself for Crazy and the ...
Accounting for Inclusion and US Soccer Said What???
March 26, 2020 14:10 - 30 minutesHow is the accounting industry accounting for the successful women unable to climb the ranks due to pregnancy despite superior performance? The US Women's Soccer Teams fight for equal pay and equity continues with USA Soccer arguing women are inferior in all ways to the men's players. Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https:/...
Starbucks Equal Pay, Really? Diversity without Disability
March 18, 2020 19:58 - 33 minutesIs Starbucks claim of Equal Pay a reality or smoke and mirrors? People with disabilities are still far behind other diversity groups in employment, even at record low unemployment rates. Julie is tired of diversity without disability. Prepare yourself for Crazy and the King! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis Show Links: Starbuck...
Is the Vault Open or Locked Tight to Diversity in the Finance Industry?
February 28, 2020 18:57 - 34 minutesHow is the Financial Services industry doing on their Diversity and Inclusion? This week, Torin and Julie, take a look at the recently released House report. We found some silver lining and some storm clouds. There is more work to be done. What are you doing to make it happen. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis Show Links: https...
Cocaine and Mean Girls
February 18, 2020 00:08 - 35 minutesCocaine and Mean Girls....How better to start the week? Julie and Torin look at the intersection of tech and racism through the lens of the criminalizing of crack cocaine vs the powdered choice of the wealthy, white, male tech leaders in Silicon Valley. Then Julie shares her personal views on mean girls, queen bee syndrome and all things women do to fail each other. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR CRAZY AND THE KING! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie...
Willae Ivory Interview
February 05, 2020 18:52 - 33 minutesIn our lastest episode, Julie and Torin welcomes Willae Ivory, entrepreneur and founder of Willae Fallana Co. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR CRAZY AND THE KING!!! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing More on Torin and Julie: Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesowashdisabilitysolutions Torin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis Show Links: Willae Fallana Co: http://www.willae.com/ Willae Ivory: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willaeivory/ Cred: Produced by: Chad Sowash Mus...