Diversity and Confusion

S4E9- Diversity & Confusion Signing Off...Kinda

As we bid farewell to our beloved podcast, we merge into a new era of inclusivity and understanding. Join us as we navigate the complexities of diversity and inclusion, blending spicy explorations with insightful strategies. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart Get a copy of Dr. Brandi’s book...

S4E8- Affirmative Action

Recently, the US Supreme Court overturned Affirmative Action in schools and repercussions are affecting the workplace and everything blew up. Let’s get a better understanding of what the affirmative action is compared to the merit based one and arrive at a decision after.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C...

S4E7- Equity and AI

AI is getting prevalent in our day to day lives, be it at work, in school or chilling in the house. In this episode, let’s check out equity as AI comes into play.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart Get a copy of Dr. Brandi’s book, Authentic Ally: Ditch the Guilt, Stop Performing, and Tak...

S4E6- Is Fatphobia a Part of Systemic Oppression?

In this day and age, there has been a competition on who is more oppressed and fatphobia is being considered a part of the systemic oppression. In this episode, Dr. Brandi tries to take a dive in this issue and make sense out of the problem.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart Get a copy ...

S4E5- Make it Make Sense

Social justice warriors more often than not do more damage than good when they go out on the streets and fight for what they believe is right. In this episode, we get to take a look into some of the events where these SJWs are doing their protests and Dr. Brandi pitches her two cents in.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcas...

S4E4- I Haven’t Seen You in a Coon’s Age

Discovering old or even new expressions can take people aback no matter what their generation is. Generational gap, even cultural backgrounds can be a disconnect in the conversation. Tune in as Dr. Brandi breaks down an encounter that took less than a coon’s age to resolve.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D...

S4E3- To Cis or Not to Cis, That is the Question

In this episode, Dr. Brandi goes back to an X (formerly Twitter) controversy when Elon Musk declared that using Cis is derogatory on the platform and uproar began. Let’s clear the confusion and talk about the issue at hand with fresh eyes.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart Get a copy of...

S4E2- Easier to Fool a Man, Than to Convince Him He’s Been Fooled

This episode features Mark Twain quotes, real life experiences of trying to convince people that they have been fooled and yes, it is hard to open people’s eyes to the truth when their minds are set like concrete on the foolery they have been introduced to. Combine that with race, politics and concepts, boom. Instant confusion. Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platfor...

S4E1- JEDI, DEI, DEIB, IDEA, DEIAB, EIEIO

Diversity and Confusion Podcast new season opens with Dr. Brandi breaks down the letters used in the DEI alphabet and delineates the function of each and provides clarity in the confusing cacophony of letter combinations of this controversial topic.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart Get...

S3E8- Dr. Brandi’s State of DEI

To wrap up this season of Diversity and Confusion, Dr. Brandi recaps on the highlights of past episodes, provides additional insights and talks about previews of upcoming episodes for the new season.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart Get a copy of Dr. Brandi’s book, Authentic Ally: Ditc...

S3E7- Inside the Hatrix part 2

In this episode, Dr. Brandi shares another one of the offensive mails her team has received and how her team has responded to the hater who has sent the email.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart Get a copy of Dr. Brandi’s book, Authentic Ally: Ditch the Guilt, Stop Performing, and Take P...

S3E6- Fortune 500 #DEIFails

One of the biggest coffeehouse companies sued and failed after a racial discrimination lawsuit went south for them. In this episode, Dr. Brandi checks out the news article on the manager’s win against the corporation and puts her two cents in on the DEI related court case.    Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D...

S3E5- Welcome to the Oppression Olympics

Nowadays, the competition for who is more oppressed seems to be more vivid and there’s the pointing of who is doing the more oppression to whom. In this episode, Dr. Brandi breaks down the Oppression Olympics and calls for a stop on the exhausting competition.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on ...

S3E4- That Was Uber Disrespectful

In this episode, Dr. Brandi talks about one of the controversial DEI events that happened with one of the biggest transport companies concerning American white women and “people of color” complaining that they were dismissed from the conversation. Tune in and find out more!   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D...

S3E3- The Cancel Cult

The Cancel Culture has become unproductive and is working against what DEI stands for, especially now that the people who claim to be passionate about DEI, are the ones who are more passionate about canceling people and institutions and so on it has become bullying. Check out Dr. Brandi’s take on the Cancel Cult in this episode!   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Pla...

S3E2- DEI in the News

There are so many DEI-related news stories happening that we can never keep up. With more DEI issues that made it in the news, Dr. Brandi takes time to react to some of the weirdest DEI headlines. Don’t miss it!   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart Get a copy of Dr. Brandi’s book, Authenti...

S3E1- DEI in Decline

For the first episode for season 3, Dr. Brandi takes on a news article that outlines the decline of DEI roles in corporate America a few years after its boom following the death of George Floyd, how DEI professionals were the first to go when cutting the workforce and how DEI initiatives are flimsy at best and are expendable.    Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platf...

S2E8- DEI in the News part 2

There are so many DEI-related news stories happening that we can never keep up. Second up in this two-part of this episode, Dr. Brandi takes time to react to some of the weirdest DEI headlines from the past year and she has lots to say about BLM. Don’t miss it!   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on...

S2E7- DEI in the News part 1

There are so many DEI-related news stories happening that we can never keep up. First up in this two-part episode, Dr. Brandi takes time to react to some of the weirdest DEI headlines from the past year and she has lots to say about BLM. Don’t miss it!   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart ...

S2E6- Inside the Hate-trix part 1

In this episode, Dr. Brandi is opening up her hate mail and giving listeners a sneak peek into the types of messages she gets on a regular basis. Tune in to hear the rants, jokes, and her perspective on dealing with internet trolls.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart Get a copy of Dr. Br...

S2E5- Why DEI should D.I.E.

Dr. Brandi predicts that diversity and inclusion will go extinct within the next ten years. Surprisingly, she supports the extinction of DE&I for companies! Listen to this episode to hear her argument for why DEI should D.I.E.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart Get a copy of Dr. Brandi’s...

S2E4- Shame, Shame, Shame

People have been shamed for their weight, their race, their gender and a lot of things. Now, in the name of DEI, people have been shamed for not knowing the letters or the terms to use, or even their behavior around people. It is bullying. This behavior divides, rather than unites people. Dr. Brandi doesn't like bullies... especially the ones who claim they're passionate advocates for DE&I. She's sharing her perspective on the hypocrisy of people who are exclusionary in the name of inclusion...

S2E3- The Great DEI Resignation

More and more DEI professionals have been resigning from their posts and DEI initiatives have been dismantled and Dr. Brandi discussed the whys and the resistance DEI is experiencing from organizations.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter   Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTunes D&C Podcast on iHeart Get a copy of Dr. Brandi’s book, Authentic Ally: D...

S2E2- Is it me, or is DEI Getting Oppressive?

Ironically, DEI seems to be getting more oppressive in the way that it is trying to force ideologies and concepts into organizations. Sometimes becoming exclusionary in the name of inclusion.  Check out this episode as Dr. Brandi breaks down questionable practices in the DEI space.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcast on iTu...

S2E1- DEI Fatigue

The new Diversity & Confusion Podcast season opens with a "light" rant from Dr. Brandi on the uphill battle on the DEI side. If you're feeling tired of pushing for advocacies and crafting strategies to push the envelope, you can try to step back, watch the episode and then see if you can find direction after.   Host: Dr. Brandi M. Baldwin LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Submit podcast questions to: [email protected]   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on...

S1E8- Plantation Theory with John Graham

In this episode, Dr. Brandi talks to John Graham about his book Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's  Struggle Between Freedom & Security. Their banter provides John Graham's background  as well as reasons how the book came to be.   Learn more about John Graham's book at: https://plantationtheory.com/ You can connect to John Graham online through: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngrahamcreative   Diversity & Confusion Podcast on Other Platforms D&C Podcast on Spotify D&C Podcas...

D&C S1E8 Plantation Theory with John Graham

In this episode, Dr. Brandi talks to John Graham about his book Plantation Theory and discover The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom & Security. Their banter provides John Graham's background as well as reasons how the book came to be. Learn more about John's book at: https://plantationtheory.com/ Find out more about John through: https://shaker.com/team-members/john-graham-jr/ You can connect to John through: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngrahamcreative

S1E7 - Ask the Black Delegation

Dr. Brandi invites an exclusive panel of professionals from around the country who represent the "Black Delegation". Their mission? To answer questions from white professionals around the world. Get ready for fun, laughter, and some real talk as we help white professionals better understand the Black experience.     rNcwKQJjjh19e9yO0HdZ rNcwKQJjjh19e9yO0HdZ

S1E6- Performative Inclusion Featuring Emilio Osoria

In this episode, Dr. Brandi brings in a member of her team from the Calling All Allies Project, Emilio Osoria, to discuss what they call "performative inclusion". They challenge companies to move beyond superficial "signalling" to substantial action when it comes to their efforts toward inclusion. Submit your questions to [email protected]. Enjoy the episode!

S1E5- UnMute White People

While Instragram was designing their infamous "mute white people" emoji, Dr. Brandi created a post on LinkedIn directly asking white professionals to sit down with her to talk about all that's been going on. The experience was NOTHING like what Dr. Brandi expected. In this episode she's reflecting on her conversations with over 50 white professionals from around the world (yep, Ireland was in the building). Plus, learn about how this experience inspired her to launch the "Calling All Allies ...

S1E4- Woke Wars & Exclusionary Inclusionists

Dr. Brandi is calling out EVERYONE who claims they're fighting for inclusion while hypocritically being exclusionary themselves. Oh yes, the "woke wars" as she calls them, are in full effect and you have officially been put on notice if you've been behaving badly in the name of "equity". How about demonstrating some emotional competence? How about showing mutual respect? Those rules still apply and Dr. Brandi is calling people higher, challenging them to ditch the adult temper tantrums for a...

S1E3- When Allyship Goes Wrong

Dr. Brandi invites listeners to join her for an episode of "So You Think You're an Ally", as she breaks down her top ten allyship #fails of Summer 2020. She talks about Democrats toting kente cloth garb, to the various arts-and-crafts projects (aka BML murals) that cities are wasting money on to show "solidarity" to Black/African Americans. This one is a doozy... To learn more about Dr. Brandi visit www.DoctorBrandi.com

S1E2- Tokenism Gone Wild

Corporate America,  If you're going to hire or promote an African American/Black professional or anyone for that matter, make sure that they've been put through a fair and equitable process like everyone else. Your employees can tell that Joe is a "token hire", and will most likely NOT take him seriously. Your motivation for hiring decisions is key. Sincerely, Dr. Brandi

S1E1- Let's Set the Record Straight About Diversity & Inclusion

In the debut episode of the Diversity and Confusion podcast, Dr. Brandi discusses why the current state of diversity and inclusion isn't as developed as it should be. She discusses why workplaces are becoming more and more uncomfortable, awkward, and even hostile. Finally, she provides some insight into what the rest of the season will entail -- a firm reality check against what she calls "entitled" professionals who bring their personal and political perspectives into the workplace... a plac...

S1E1- Let’s Set the Record Straight About Diversity & Inclusion

In the debut episode of the Diversity and Confusion podcast, Dr. Brandi discusses why the current state of diversity and inclusion isn't as developed as it should be. She discusses why workplaces are becoming more and more uncomfortable, awkward, and even hostile. Finally, she provides some insight into what the rest of the season will entail -- a firm reality check against what she calls "entitled" professionals who bring their personal and political perspectives into the workplace... a pla...

Dr. Brandi Cancelled

It's official... Dr. Brandi was canceled earlier this year after the ultimate "when DEI goes wrong" moment happened after one of her workshops. Her name was in international headlines and now you get to hear her perspective on what went down. Plus, she has a stern warning for employers and DEI consultants that you don't want to miss. Tune in today!

S2E1 - Ask the Black Delegation

In the first episode of Season 2, Dr. Brandi invites an exclusive panel of professionals from around the country who represent the "Black Delegation". Their mission? To answer questions from white professionals around the world. Get ready for fun, laughter, and some real talk as we help white professionals better understand the Black experience.

Let's Set the Record Straight About Diversity & Inclusion

In the debut episode of the Diversity and Confusion podcast, Dr. Brandi discusses why the current state of diversity and inclusion isn't as developed as it should be. She discusses why workplaces are becoming more and more uncomfortable, awkward, and even hostile. Finally, she provides some insight into what the rest of the season will entail -- a firm reality check against what she calls "entitled" professionals who bring their personal and political perspectives into the workplace... a pla...

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