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Leading With Empathy & Allyship

190 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Join us each week for deep, real conversations about how we can all be more inclusive leaders in our workplaces and communities. In intimate conversations with advocates, activists, and allies, TED speaker and author Melinda Briana Epler provides a safe space to learn, build empathy for each other, and understand tangible actions we can all take. You can join us live too! Details at https://ally.cc

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Designing For Intersectional Inclusion With Frieda McAlear

April 06, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

In this episode, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), and Frieda McAlear, Senior Research Associate at the Kapor Center, talk about “Designing For Intersectional Inclusion.” Frieda described what we can do to redress the lack of Native American representation in Computer Science while applying an intersectional lens. She'll also share principles we can use in our workplaces and communities to improve inclusion. About Frieda Frieda McAlear is the Senior...

It’s OK To Make Mistakes As An Ally With Manisha Amin

March 30, 2021 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this episode, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), and Manisha Amin, CEO of the Centre for Inclusive Design, discuss “It’s OK To Make Mistakes As An Ally.” Our work as allies and advocates continues to shape society for the better. The work can also feel heavy - especially when we stumble. Manisha explores how to get over our fears when it comes to allyship; call each other in rather than out; own our truth; apologize and repair; and forgive others, a...

Engaging Leadership To Improve Diversity, Equity & Inclusion With Sheree Atcheson

March 24, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

In this episode, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), speaks with Sheree Atcheson, author of Demanding More. Sheree and Melinda dive into strategies for how to effectively help leaders succeed in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), even when we may not be in a position of power ourselves. About Sheree Listed as one of the UK's "Top Most Influential Women in Tech," Sheree Atcheson is the Global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at ...

How We Can Collectively Address Anti-Asian Hate With Tammy Cho

March 15, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this episode, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), speaks with Tammy Cho, Co-Founder & CEO of Hate Is A Virus and BetterBrave. Tammy and Melinda discuss the work we must do together to combat racism against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, starting with raising awareness of what community members have experienced - historically and presently - in the United States. They address what allies and members of the AAPI community c...

Understanding Privilege & Using It To Create Change With Karen Catlin

March 09, 2021 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) talks with Karen Catlin, CEO of Karen Catlin Consulting and author of Better Allies, about how we can each build empathy and create positive change for others by first understanding our own privilege.  About Karen After spending 25 years building software products and serving as a vice president of engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, Karen Catlin witnessed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. She’...

35: Bridging Racial Divides Through Radical Empathy

March 01, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this episode, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Change Catalyst and Terri Givens, CEO & Founder of Brighter Higher Ed, discuss how radical empathy can help bridge racial divides. Terri shares her journey researching her family’s history, the need for restorative justice, and what led her to write her latest book, “Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides.” You’ll learn how to create change by practicing Terri’s six steps of radical empathy:  A willingness to be vu...

Bridging Racial Divides Through Radical Empathy With Terri Givens

March 01, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this episode, Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) and Terri Givens, CEO & Founder of Brighter Higher Ed, discuss how radical empathy can help bridge racial divides. Terri shares her journey researching her family’s history, the need for restorative justice, and what led her to write her latest book, “Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides.” You’ll learn how to create change by practicing Terri’s six steps of radical empathy:  A w...

Raising our children to be allies and advocates for social justice

February 22, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this episode, Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler engages in an important conversation with Margenett Moore-Roberts, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer of IPG DXTRA, about how to raise our children as allies and advocates who can disrupt and redress race-based harm.  You’ll come away from this episode with an understanding of why and how to have tough conversations with children about racism, so that they can live in a just, fair, and peaceful world. We also discuss the c...

34: Raising Our Children To Be Allies & Advocates For Social Justice

February 22, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this episode, Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler engages in an important conversation with Margenett Moore-Roberts, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer of IPG DXTRA, about how to raise our children as allies and advocates who can disrupt and redress race-based harm.  You’ll come away from this episode with an understanding of why and how to have tough conversations with children about racism, so that they can live in a just, fair, and peaceful world. We also discuss the c...

Raising Our Children To Be Allies & Advocates For Social Justice With Margenett Moore-Roberts

February 22, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this episode, Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler engages in an important conversation with Margenett Moore-Roberts, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer of IPG DXTRA, about how to raise our children as allies and advocates who can disrupt and redress race-based harm.  You’ll come away from this episode with an understanding of why and how to have tough conversations with children about racism, so that they can live in a just, fair, and peaceful world. We...

How To Advance Pay Equity & Reduce the Pay Gap

February 15, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this episode, Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler discusses “How To Advance Pay Equity & Reduce the Pay Gap” with Sharawn Connors, VP of Diversity Equality & Inclusion at Micron Technology. You’ll learn: What “pay gap” and “pay equity” really mean How you can prepare for negotiating a salary  The research you should do before talking numbers with a prospective employer How to know your professional worth How your company can improve the pay gap and pay equity, and the...

33: How To Advance Pay Equity & Reduce the Pay Gap

February 15, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this episode, Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler discusses “How To Advance Pay Equity & Reduce the Pay Gap” with Sharawn Connors, VP of Diversity Equality & Inclusion at Micron Technology. Melinda and Sharawn talk specific strategies on: What “pay gap” and “pay equity” really mean How you can prepare for negotiating a salary  The research you should do before talking numbers with a prospective employer How to know your professional worth How your company can improve ...

How To Advance Pay Equity & Reduce The Pay Gap With Sharawn Connors

February 15, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this episode, Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler discusses “How To Advance Pay Equity & Reduce the Pay Gap” with Sharawn Connors, VP of Diversity Equality & Inclusion at Micron Technology. Melinda and Sharawn talk specific strategies on: What “pay gap” and “pay equity” really mean How you can prepare for negotiating a salary  The research you should do before talking numbers with a prospective employer How to know your professional worth How your c...

32: What Allies Can Do During Black History Month

February 09, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler in a meaningful conversation on "What Allies Can Do During Black History Month" with Rachel Williams, Head of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity at X, the moonshot factory; Lionel Lee, Head of Diversity Engagement at Zillow Group; and Almaz Negash, Founder & Executive Director at the African Diaspora Network. In this episode, these guests shine a light on: What Black History Month means and what they look for from allies  How Black Histor...

What Allies Can Do During Black History Month

February 09, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler in a meaningful conversation on "What Allies Can Do During Black History Month" with Rachel Williams, Head of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity at X, the moonshot factory; Lionel Lee, Head of Diversity Engagement at Zillow Group; and Almaz Negash, Founder & Executive Director at the African Diaspora Network. In this episode, these guests shine a light on: What Black History Month means and what they look for from allies...

How To Use Empathy To Create Change In The Workplace

December 22, 2020 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler in conversation with Kate Johnson, President Microsoft U.S, for a deep dive on how Microsoft is creating changes within the company by leading with Empathy. We talked about  Microsoft's ongoing program e.g Empathy In Action and Accelerate to building an inclusive workplace  Leading with Empathy and how to foster vulnerability and courage The need for top-down clarity on the company's goals, values and outcomes. The importance of pr...

31: How To Use Empathy To Create Change In The Workplace

December 22, 2020 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler in conversation with Kate Johnson, President of Microsoft US, for a deep dive on how Microsoft is creating changes from within by leading with empathy. In this episode, Melinda and Kate discuss:  Microsoft's ongoing program, Empathy In Action and Accelerate, to build an inclusive workplace  Leading with empathy and how to foster vulnerability and courage The need for top-down clarity on the company's goals, values...

Want To Be Inclusive? Support Women Of Color As Leaders In The Workplace

December 15, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with  Deepa Purushothaman and Rha Goddess, co-founders at nFormation@n2formation on how to support women of color as leaders in the workplace. We talked about  The future of work and what managers can do to become real allies for WOC The new mobile app for women of color that nFORMATION is launching to support these women's communities. How to address systemic oppression in the workplace and create a safe space for WOC to bring thei...

30: Want To Be Inclusive? Support Women Of Color As Leaders In The Workplace

December 15, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

nFormation co-founders Deepa Purushothaman and Rha Goddess join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler to explain how best to support women of color as leaders in the workplace. Deepa, Rha, and Melinda go deep on: The future of work and what managers can do to become real allies for women-of-color (WOC) The new mobile app for women of color that nFORMATION is launching to support these communities How to address systemic oppression in the workplace and crea...

How To Create A Culture Of Belonging At Work: Put People At The Center

December 08, 2020 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler in conversation with Kat Gordon, CEO and Founder of the 3% Movement. Kat Gordon talks about the evolution of gender equity in the advertising space.  We discussed: Kat’s background as a creative director and what led her to create the 3%movement. How she helped move the industry from 3% of female creative directors to 29%. And how to create a culture of belonging in the workplace, with the importance of putting people at the center. ...

29: How To Create A Culture Of Belonging At Work: Put People At The Center

December 08, 2020 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler in conversation with Kat Gordon, CEO and Founder of the 3% Movement, as Kat talks about the evolution of gender equity in the advertising space.  Melinda and Kat go deep on: Kat’s background as a creative director and what led her to create the 3% Movement How she helped move the industry from 3% of female creative directors to 29% How to create a culture of belonging in the workplace, and the importance of puttin...

28: Empathic Leadership & Emotional Tax In The Workplace

December 01, 2020 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler talks with Andrea G. Tatum, Senior Director of Corporate Equity Engagement at Catalyst Inc., about how to create a supportive working environment. We discuss Catalyst's research and the challenges or emotional tax for women, particularly women of color, from having to be "on guard" at work, which can impact well-being and the ability to thrive in the workplace.  In this rich conversation, we learn about: Andrea's persona...

Empathic Leadership and Emotional Tax In The Workplace

December 01, 2020 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Andrea G. Tatum Senior Director, Corporate Equity Engagement, Catalyst Inc on discussing how to create a supportive working environment. We discuss the Catalyst's research and the challenges of the emotional tax for women, particularly women of color: the state of being highly "on guard" at work, which can impact well-being and ability to thrive in the workplace.  In this rich conversation, we learned about: Andrea's personal ex...

How To Make Disability Accommodation The New Working Norm

November 24, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Victor Calise, on discussing how to make disability accommodation the new norm in the working environment.  We talked about Victor Calise's disability journey and how he turned it into a strength, becoming one of the most innovative advocates for disability. In this rich conversation, we learned about: The forward-thinking work NY is doing in collaboration with other cities to build inclusive working environments. The need for '...

27: How To Make Disability Accommodation The New Working Norm

November 24, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Victor Calise for strategies on how to make disability accommodation the new norm in the working environment.  Victor Calise shares his disability journey and how he turned it into a strength, becoming one of the most innovative advocates for disability. In this rich conversation, we learn about: The forward-thinking work New York City is doing in collaboration with other cities to build inclusive working envir...

26: Exploring What It Means To Be An Upstander

November 17, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Daralyse Lyons on understanding what it means to be an upstander: an individual who sees wrong and takes action – an important part of allyship.  We talked about Daralyse Lyons’s upbringing as a biracial child, and what led her to become an advocate and an upstander. In this fascinating conversation,  We learned about: Colorism and the dangerous path of bias based on skin color. The difference between an upst...

Exploring What It Means To be An Upstander

November 17, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Daralyse Lyons on understanding what it means to be an upstander An upstander is an individual who sees wrong and acts also called an ally.  We talked about Daralyse Lyons’s upbringing as a biracial kid and what led her to become an advocate and an upstander. In this fascinating conversation,  We learned about: Colorism and the dangerous path of bias based on skin color. The difference between an upstander and bystander. The i...

25: Understanding The Effects Of Racism On Black Boys & Men

November 10, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Dr. Kevin Simon on the critically important topic of "Understanding The Effects Of Racism On Black Boys & Men." Dr. Kevin Simon shares his journey to becoming a force for good and his work during COVID-19 in helping Black and Brown kids and their families understand intergenerational trauma and historical trauma - and how the effects can manifest through depression and addiction.  Melinda and Kevin dive deep into: What an ally c...

25: Understanding The Effects Of Racism On Black Boys & Men

November 10, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Dr. Kevin Simon on the critically important topic of "Understanding The Effects Of Racism On Black Boys & Men." Dr. Kevin Simon shares his journey to becoming a force for good and his work during COVID-19 in helping Black and Brown kids and their families understand intergenerational trauma and historical trauma - and how the effects can manifest through depression and addiction.  Melinda and Kevin dive deep in...

24: Juggling Parenting and the Pandemic

November 02, 2020 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler interview with Muna Hussaini, Chief of Staff to Indeed CTO  in conversation about navigating parenthood during the pandemic.  We talked about Muna’s own story as an American Muslim, working to build more inclusive workplaces, the impact of Black Live Matter on her kids and family, the new norm of handling Zoom calls and full- time work with kids, and how teams and companies and show up for parents. We learned  The opportunity to rede...

Pandemic and Parenting: How to Juggle the Impossible

November 02, 2020 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler interview with Muna Hussaini, Chief of Staff to Indeed CTO  in conversation about how to navigate parenthood during the pandemic.  We talked about Muna’s own story as an American Muslim, working to build more inclusive workplaces, the impact of Black Live Matter on her kids and family, and the new norm of handling Zoom calls and full- time work with kids. We learned  The opportunity to redefine success in this tumultuous time. The f...

24: Pandemic and Parenting: How to Juggle the Impossible

November 02, 2020 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler interview with Muna Hussaini, Chief of Staff to Indeed CTO  in conversation about navigating parenthood during the pandemic.  We talked about Muna’s own story as an American Muslim, working to build more inclusive workplaces, the impact of Black Live Matter on her kids and family, the new norm of handling Zoom calls and full- time work with kids, and how teams and companies and show up for parents. We learned  The opportunity to rede...

24: Juggling Parenting & The Pandemic

November 02, 2020 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler in her interview with Muna Hussaini, Chief of Staff to Indee's CTO,  about navigating parenthood during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.  Muna shares about her own story as an American Muslim; working to build more inclusive workplaces; the impact of Black Lives Matter on her kids and family; the new norm of handling Zoom calls and full- time work with kids; and how teams and companies can show up for parents. Other hi...

23: Opening Doors For The Disabled Community With KR Liu

October 26, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with KR Liu, Head of Brand Accessibility at Google, in conversation about how we can make the working environment more inclusive for people with disabilities.  We talked about KR Liu’s journey to becoming an advocate based on her own story of struggling in the workplace when dealing with hearing loss. In this episode, KR Liu describes: The importance of speaking up and making the Disabled community part of every de...

23: Opening Doors For The Disabled Community with KR Liu

October 26, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with KR Liu, Head of Brand Accessibility at Google in conversation about how we can make the working environment more inclusive for people with disabilities.  We talked about KR Liu’s journey to becoming an advocate, based on her own story of struggling in the workplace with dealing with hearing loss. We learned  The importance of speaking up and making the disabled community part of every department in a company. The dramatic stati...

22: Becoming A Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate With Jeannie Gainsburg

October 13, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Join Empovi (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Jeannie Gainsburg, Founder Savvy Ally Action, in conversation about how we can become better advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. Melinda and Jeannie talk about actionable steps companies can make to create a more inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+  employees and some tips about having difficult conversations with people who might not think like we do. Jeannie shares some strategies based on her 15 years of pra...

21: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome with Dr. Adia Gooden

October 06, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler and Dr. Adia Gooden, Clinical Psychologist, in conversation about how we can support ourselves and each other to overcome Imposter Syndrome. Dr. Gooden describes how Imposter Syndrome manifests in our lives, preventing us from reaching our full potential. The pervasive influence of Imposter Syndrome is underestimated and often exacerbated by discrimination and stereotype threat. It can prevent us from asking question...

20: Using Data to Drive Change with Danny Allen

September 29, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Danny Allen, VP of Tech Diversity & Inclusion at SAP Labs in conversation about Using Data to Drive Change. Danny Allen has been an engineer in the tech industry for over 30 years, and the last four as an executive focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. In this episode he talks about why he made the jump to create change, and the different projects he oversees across the tech ecosystem to make that happen. ...

19: Cultivating Empathy as a Skill with Corey Ponder

September 22, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Corey Ponder, Empathy Practitioner & Facilitator at em|PACT Strategies, in conversation about Cultivating Empathy as a Skill. We talk about Corey's story, and how he started emPACT Strategies after the deaths of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling. Then we dive into three types of empathy, and ways to build empathy inside organizations by using design thinking frameworks. We talk about allies as being the "trust...

18: Leading the Change with Irma Olguin Jr.

September 15, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Irma Olguin Jr, CEO & Co-Founder at Bitwise Industries, in conversation about Leading the Change.  We talk about Irma's story as a granddaughter of immigrants, who starting out working as a farm laborer in the California Central Valley. After earning an engineering degree, she eventually became CEO of a company working to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in tech through technology education. Irma recently...

17: Engaging Leadership with Lionel Lee

September 09, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Lionel Lee, Head of Diversity Engagement at Zillow Group, in conversation about Engaging Leadership. We talk about Lionel's story, what empathy looks like in 2020, how Lionel has worked with leadership to build allyship and deepen understanding for people from underrepresented identities, and the deep work of building empathy across the company. Learn more about Zillow Group's work on Equity and Belonging: https...

16: Becoming a Great Ally with Melinda Briana Epler

August 04, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Join Leading with Empathy and Allyship Host Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst), as she shares what it means to be an ally in 2020. She’ll discuss her own path to allyship and the Stages of Allyship. She touches on ways to be anti-racist, interrupt microaggressions, and address systemic inequities in the workplace, and of course some very tangible ways you can be a better ally in the workplace. This is the end of Season 1 - we will be back with Season 2...

Leading with Empathy & Allyship: EP16 Becoming a Great Ally with Melinda Briana Epler

August 04, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Join Leading with Empathy and Allyship Host Melinda Briana Epler, Founder & CEO of Change Catalyst, as she shares what it means to be an ally in 2020. She’ll discuss her own path to allyship and the Stages of Allyship. She touches on ways to be anti-racist, interrupt microaggressions, and address systemic inequities in the workplace, and of course some very tangible ways you can be a better ally in the workplace. This is the end of Season 1 - we will be back with Season 2 in early September...

Leading with Empathy & Allyship: Ep15 Creating Structural Change In The Workplace w Rachel Williams

July 29, 2020 02:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Rachel Williams, Head of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity at X – the moonshot factory to discuss Creating Structural Change in the Workplace. Learn more about Rachel on her website: www.rachelannwilliams.com/ ⭑⭑If this is helpful, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and like this episode!⭑⭑ Additional resources: ➡ "Continuing DEI Work During a Pandemic" with Melinda Briana Epler, Rachel Williams, Ulysses Smith and Jennifer Bro...

15: Creating Structural Change In The Workplace with Rachel Williams

July 29, 2020 02:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Rachel Williams, Head of Equity, Inclusion & Diversity at X – the moonshot factory to discuss Creating Structural Change in the Workplace. Learn more about Rachel on her website: www.rachelannwilliams.com/ ⭑⭑If this is helpful, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and like this episode!⭑⭑ Additional resources: ➡ "Continuing DEI Work During a Pandemic" with Melinda Briana Epler, Rachel Williams, Ulysses Smi...

14: Moving From Structural Inequality To Human Flourishing With Dr. Angel Acosta

July 21, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Dr. Angel Acosta, Principal Consultant at Acosta Consulting, to discuss "Moving From Structural Inequality to Human Flourishing." About Our Guest For the last decade, Dr. Angel Acosta has worked to bridge the fields of leadership, social justice, and mindfulness. He completed his doctorate in curriculum and teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University. Angel has supported educational leaders and their stude...

14: Moving From Structural Inequality To Human Flourishing with Dr. Angel Acosta

July 21, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Dr. Angel Acosta, Principal Consultant at Acosta Consulting to discuss Moving From Structural Inequality to Human Flourishing. Learn more about Dr. Acosta's work at https://www.drangelacosta.com/ ⭑⭑If this is helpful, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and like this episode!⭑⭑ For more about Change Catalyst, and to join us for a live recording, visit changecatalyst.co/allyshipseries. Support this series: patreon.com/chang...

Leading with Empathy & Allyship: Ep14 Moving From Structural Inequality To Human Flourishing with Dr. Angel Acosta

July 21, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Dr. Angel Acosta, Principal Consultant at Acosta Consulting to discuss Moving From Structural Inequality to Human Flourishing. Learn more about Dr. Acosta's work at https://www.drangelacosta.com/ ⭑⭑If this is helpful, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and like this episode!⭑⭑ For more about Change Catalyst, and to join us for a live recording, visit changecatalyst.co/allyshipseries. Support this series: patreon.com/chang...

Leading with Empathy & Allyship: Ep13 Women Championing Women with Brenda Darden Wilkerson

July 14, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Join Change Catalyst Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President & CEO at Anitab.org to discuss Women Championing Women. We address the role allyship plays in advancing gender and racial equity for Black women, how women can better support and champion other women, and how companies can support women and build allyship between women. Learn more about Brenda's work at anitab.org Additional resources: ➡ Grace Hopper Celebration 2020 ghc.anitab.org/  ➡ COVID-19...

13: Women Championing Women with Brenda Darden Wilkerson

July 14, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Join Empovia (formerly Change Catalyst) Founder & CEO Melinda Briana Epler with Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President & CEO at Anitab.org to discuss Women Championing Women. We address the role allyship plays in advancing gender and racial equity for Black women, how women can better support and champion other women, and how companies can support women and build allyship between women. Learn more about Brenda's work at anitab.org Additional resources: ➡ Grace Hopper Celebration 2020 ghc.anit...

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