The Two Piers Podcast
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago -The Two Piers Podcast is focused on discussions of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as providing tools and resources for individuals. We tackle the underlying systemic issues, while also giving the support needed in the short term for those facing challenging work environments.
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Finding Support in Industry Organizations - with Attorney Liz Nielsen
April 25, 2024 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBAttorney Liz Nielsen has guided hundreds of families through the estate planning process, serving as their trusted advisor to bring peace of mind to their lives. She is the founder of Nielsen Law, a small estate planning law firm in Austin, Texas. Liz is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She practices exclusively in the areas of estate planning, special needs planning, and estate administration. Liz is also President of the Travi...
Embracing Nature's Lessons - with Melissa Keyser
April 11, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBJoin us in this episode us as we journey through the wisdom of nature with our guest, naturalist Melissa Keyser. From her unconventional upbringing in California to her diverse career path intertwining nature, creativity, and business, Melissa shares insights on embracing individuality, resilience, and self-acceptance through the lens of the natural world. She joins host, Erica D'Eramo to explore the parallels between nature's cycles and life's challenges, discovering inspiration and guidanc...
Critical Reframe: Discovering Opportunity In Setbacks with Erin Smith, Ed.M.
March 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIn this engaging episode, host Erica D'Eramo sits down with Erin Smith, Ed.M., a Sports Psychologist and Executive Coach, to explore the art of reframing challenges to find the opportunities that exist within setbacks. With over 15 years of experience, Erin specializes in accelerating the careers of high-performing female executives navigating male-dominated industries. During the conversation, Erin shares valuable insights gained from her diverse professional background, including her tenu...
Exploring Resilience, Endurance and Confidence - with LaToia Burkley
March 14, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBGet ready for an insightful episode of the Two Piers Podcast as host Erica D'Eramo sits down with LaToia Burkley, a certified professional coach, diversity coach, and business consultant, to explore the relationships between resilience, endurance and confidence through an intersectional lens. LaToia specializes in empowering women professionals to excel in their careers while maintaining their authenticity and sense of self. In this episode, LaToia shares invaluable insights into resilienc...
Women's History Month with Historian Maya Rook
February 29, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWelcome back to the Two Piers Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of history with our guest, Maya Rook, a cultural historian and the driving force behind Illusory Time—a project making history enjoyable, accessible, and relevant. Join us as Maya unravels the fascinating narrative behind Women's History Month, exploring its evolution and the captivating stories it aims to bring to light. As an adjunct instructor at Southern New Hampshire University and the creative min...
Culture Shift - With Kirsty Bashforth
February 15, 2024 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week, we're tackling the fascinating topic of Culture Change. Meet our guest, Kirsty Bashforth, a trailblazer in organizational change and culture shift, currently serving as the Chief People and Culture Officer at Delinian Ltd, a cutting-edge information services company. Kirsty's transformative journey began on the oil trading floor at BP, where she spent 24 years and played a pivotal role in leading the culture reset post the Deepwater Horizon incident. Beyond her role at Delinian...
Organizational Transformation with Lisa Carlin
February 01, 2024 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBWe're joined this episode by Lisa Carlin, a seasoned strategy execution mentor and co-founder of FutureBuilders Group. We delve into the dynamics of transformation, exploring how to support individuals in achieving impactful change at scale as Lisa describes the metaphorical jigsaw puzzle of multidisciplinary skills essential for driving successful transformations. This episode illustrates the significance of cultural mastery in finding one's voice, especially for underrepresented groups, ...
The Coaching and DEI Connection - with Coach Thea Charles
January 18, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this insightful and heartfelt episode, join host Erica D'Eramo and guest Thea Charles as they explore the generative relationship between coaching and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The conversation navigates the realms of universal design, DEI myths, and organizational challenges while shedding light on how coaching becomes a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth. Tune in for a nuanced discussion of the journey toward inclusivity and the transformative impac...
The Powerful Art of Mentoring - with Melissa Olivadoti, PhD
January 04, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBEmbark on a journey through the world of mentorship in this engaging podcast episode with host Erica D'Eramo and returning guest, Melissa Olivadoti. Discover the power of reciprocal mentorship, where the exchange of knowledge flows seamlessly between mentors and mentees. Melissa challenges the myth that mentors must always be older, highlighting the enriching insights gained from mentors who are junior in age but rich in experience. Uncover the innovative mentorship model at Pfizer, a six-mo...
A Winter Solstice Reflection
December 21, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBToday marks the winter solstice. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, we'll experience the shortest day and the longest night of the year. For the next six months, the daylight will continue to increase. Join us for our last episode of Season Four, where we reflect on the elements of lightness and darkness, and we look back at the growth of 2023 and the promise of 2024.
Leveraging Boundaries for Sustainable Leadership with Ally Cedeno
December 07, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this empowering episode, join us as we dive into the crucial topic of setting boundaries for long-term sustainability and effectiveness. Our guest, Ally Cedeno, a dynamic leader and changemaker in the maritime industry, and the founder of Women Offshore Foundation, shares her insights on the importance of avoiding burnout and prioritizing rest. As a successful woman wearing many hats including industry leader, non-profit founder, loving mother and partner, Ally brings a unique perspective...
Reflecting on Thanksgiving
November 23, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIt's Thanksgiving! All across the US, folks are debating side dishes and planning their Black Friday strategies. In this episode, we reflect on some of the challenges that this season can bring and share some thoughts on how to navigate them. We also share some resources to help explore the true history of Thanksgiving and the National Day of Mourning. The originally planned speech by Wamsutta James of the Wampanoag Historian Maya Rook's site - you can email her at [email protected] to...
A Veteran's Journey with Angela Parker
November 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis episode we’re joined by Angela Parker, who shares her journey as a veteran and as a business leader. Angela Parker, a seasoned finance executive and former Army officer, boasts diverse industry experience, spanning technology, security, consulting, aviation, energy, healthcare, and finance. Her strengths include mergers, restructuring, turnarounds, high-growth initiatives, and performance improvement. She's set to take on a new CFO role, focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions and transfo...
The Future of DEI - with Darius Johnson and Lee Jourdan
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBJoin us for a captivating exploration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace with two distinguished experts, Darius Johnson and Leland Jourdan of FTI Consulting. Darius Johnson, a visionary DEI practitioner, and Lee Jourdan, former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Chevron, offer unique perspectives on the future of DEI. In this episode, we uncover the journey of these two thought leaders and their invaluable insights. We delve into the evolving DEI landscape, to...
Color and Cultura - with Nicte Cuevas
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBNicte Cuevas is an award-winning bilingual brand strategist and designer, as well as the owner of Nicte Creative Design. She connects color, cultura, and design into a purpose-driven brand strategy for visionary companies. Through empathy-driven methodology, Nicte evolves, invigorates, and amplifies businesses’ unique brand positions. Her roots from Venezuela, Mexico, and Colombia deepen her love and commitment to cultural diversity in her work. Nicte has taught over 120,000 worldwide with c...
An Inspired Leadership Journey with Indra Gutiérrez
September 28, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week we're joined by Indra Gutiérrez, president of Gutier, a fully integrated services leader in design, procurement, construction, and project management. Indra shares her inspirational journey from adversity to empowered leadership and discusses how her identity and her challenges have shaped her career and contributed to her success. Indra has over sixteen years of experience working in the construction industry overseeing multi-billion-dollar engineering, procurement, and constr...
What We're Up To at Two Piers
September 14, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, join us for a message from our founder as we dive into the exciting transformations happening within our business. You'll discover how we're enhancing our strategy for greater efficiency, streamlining content delivery, and opening up new avenues for professional development. We're all about maximizing impact and empowering you on your journey. Links to the people and companies mentioned in this episode: Two Piers Advisory Board - our incredible and insightful advisors Ja...
Handling the Interruptions with Ally Cedeno of The Women Offshore Foundation
August 31, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWe’re joined in this episode by Ally Cedeno, the founder and president of the Women Offshore Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to reducing the gender gap on the water. With an undergraduate degree from the US Merchant Marine Academy and an MBA from Rice University, Ally is also an accomplished HR professional and DEIB strategist working in the maritime and energy industries. She joins us for this collaborative episode with the Women Offshore podcast, where we have a candid conversa...
LaToya Stallworth and the HBCU Experience
August 17, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, we’re joined by Two Piers Advisory Board member, LaToya Stallworth who shares her insights on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). LaToya is an Operations leader within the energy industry. As an alumna of both Florida A&M, a Historically Black University, as well as Harvard Business School, a predominantly white institution (or PWI), LaToya has a unique perspective into the different campus and educational experiences. She also shares a glimpse into her exp...
Behind the Scenes with Professional Recruiter Yael Iffergan
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIn this episode, we’re joined by Yael Iffergan, Managing Director at INFINITalent Partners. Yael shares her insights, as a strategic recruiting leader, into the current job market. She discusses the benefits of exploring your options and the ins and outs of navigating resumes, interviews, negotiations, and offers. Yael tells it straight as she pulls back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes and how you can position yourself for success. Whether you’re ready for a new opportunity...
Behind the Scenes with Corporate Recruiter Yael Iffergan
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIn this episode, we’re joined by Yael Iffergan, Managing Director at INFINITalent Partners. Yael shares her insights, as a strategic recruiting leader, into the current job market. She discusses the benefits of exploring your options and the ins and outs of navigating resumes, interviews, negotiations, and offers. Yael tells it straight as she pulls back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes and how you can position yourself for success. Whether you’re ready for a new opportunity...
Corporate Escapologist - with Adam Forbes
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBToday we're joined by guest Adam Forbes, the original Corporate Escapologist. He's here to talk to us about the possibilities beyond corporate and valuing the breadth of experience that corporate roles have given us. Adam spent 25 years working happily and successfully within the four walls of major corporates in marketing strategy, business development, and finance, ducking and weaving within energy retail, government, and consulting. Adam saw firsthand what happens when restructuring or ...
Connecting With Our Nervous System - with Jacqui Bishop
July 06, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWe’re joined by guest, Jacqui Bishop, a renewable energy real estate attorney, and nervous system informed leadership facilitator. Jacqui hosts the Thriving Leader interview series which provides tools for professional women to reconnect with pleasure. She’s also the author of the upcoming book, Melted in which she shares her epic journey of awakening after decades of chronic stress. In this exciting and insightful episode, we discuss the ways in which we can shake loose from the enduring s...
Small Town Pride - with Liz Kovarsky
June 29, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWe’re wrapping up our four-part June Pride series this week with a short and sweet episode as we close out the month’s festivities and celebration. We’re joined by Liz Kovarsky, Director of the Working Communities Challenge Initiative with the Midcoast Youth Center. She discusses her efforts in organizing the first annual Pride celebration in the bucolic shipbuilding town Bath, Maine. From ideation to reality - it’s a heartwarming story of community collaboration, engagement, and support. ...
Two Piers Pride 2023 - Part II
June 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBWe're back for the second half of our two-part episode about Pride. Two Piers Advisory Board members Gene Valentin and Jason Gray rejoin us to discuss Pride in terms of intersectionality, identity, labels, and “cancel culture.” We also touch on some recent developments that have occurred in between recording part-one and part-two. This is a two-part episode as part of our Pride Series this month. If you didn’t catch part-one, you can find it here.
Two Piers Pride 2023 - Part I
June 08, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBWe're joined by two of our Advisory Board members: Gene Valentin and Jason Gray, who share their lived experiences and insights regarding Pride: what it means to them, where Pride has lost its shine, and how individuals and companies can be more effective allies. This is a fairly unusual episode for us. It's more of a panel discussion than an interview, and it's pretty raw and unfiltered. This is a two-part episode as part of our Pride Series this month, so stay tuned for part-two next week!
The Gay Leadership Dude - A Conversation with Dr. Steve Yacovelli
June 01, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBWe're kicking off our June 2023 Pride series with Dr. Steve Yacovelli, aka The Gay Leadership Dude. Steve is an expert in diversity and inclusion, change management, and leadership both in and outside of the workplace whose not-so-hidden agenda is to make the world a bit more inclusive for us all. He’s worked internally for folks like The Walt Disney Company, IBM, Tupperware Brands, and several universities before starting his own consulting firm, TopDog Learning Group in 2008. In this epi...
Asian Heritage Month with Scientist Noushin Mir, PhD
May 30, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBIn this bonus episode to close out Asian Heritage Month, we're joined by Senior Scientist, Noushin Mir, Ph.D., who discusses her personal and professional journey with us and shares her insights and experiences along the way. Noushin's story begins in Iran where she was an Associate Professor of Chemistry, and continues in the US where she now works in the private sector and continues to publish research. In this episode, we delve into the world of identity and authenticity, and what happe...
Compassionate Leadership with Laura Jack
May 11, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBLeadership coach Laura Jack joins us to discuss compassionate communication and how it relates to leadership as well as diversity, equity and inclusion. As a keynote speaker and trainer, compassionate communication and leadership coach, international best-selling author and founder of the Compassion Code Academy, Laura equips conscious leaders with compassionate communication and coaching skills so they can lead from the heart without losing their authority, efficiency, or effectiveness. She...
The Compassion Code with Laura Jack
May 11, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBLeadership coach Laura Jack joins us to discuss compassionate communication and how it relates to leadership as well as diversity, equity and inclusion. As a keynote speaker and trainer, compassionate communication and leadership coach, international best-selling author and founder of the Compassion Code Academy, Laura equips conscious leaders with compassionate communication and coaching skills so they can lead from the heart without losing their authority, efficiency, or effectiveness. She...
The Evolving World of Staffing and Recruitment with Erik Schwartz
April 27, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBWe're joined by guest Erik Schwartz - CEO of PeopleSERVE, Inc., an IT placement firm, and Hirelytics, Inc., a recruitment analytics firm. Erik is passionate about leveraging technology to further diversity, equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring processes. He shares his professional insights with us, as well as his personal story of challenge and growth as an autistic leader and entrepreneur. This episode is both inspirational and practical. It is full of useful information abou...
Adaptability with Coach Robbie Leigh
March 21, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, a friend of Two Piers, Robbie Leigh, joins us. Robbie is an empowerment coach who helps introverted, highly sensitives own their strengths and step into their power. Together, we explore the concept of adaptability. This trait, so often revered as a strength and skill, can also present its challenges in terms of identity and sustainability. For more info on how to work with Robbie, check out her website at https://www.robbieleigh.com/. Join us to explore this fascinating ...
Reflecting on Community and Women's History Month
March 05, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIt's that time of year! Women's History Month and International Women's Day are upon us. This episode, our founder and host, Erica, discusses the tension between image and impact as companies lean into Women's History Month marketing. She also discusses her personal reflections on female-centered community in light of a recent visit to Texas and the work that Two Piers has been doing. While this episode tackles some weighty systemic issues, it's also a candid and earnest account of the perso...
The Success Wound with Brooke Taylor
February 16, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThis episode, we’re joined by Brooke Taylor, a Transformational Career Coach for female leaders, organizational consultant and speaker, and former Marketing Lead at Google. Brooke discusses the phenomenon of the "Success Wound," a concept she identified and coined, which is the pain high-achievers experience when they mistake their success for their self-worth. We talk about what success means to us, how to recognize and heal the success wound, and how to live within our purpose and our pas...
The Power of Journaling with GG Renee Hill
February 02, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBThis episode, we're joined by author, creative coach and facilitator GG Renee Hill, who shares with us the power of journaling. In this conversation with GG, we explore how journaling can be incorporated into our lives and what types of benefits it brings, from self awareness to productivity to healing. This powerful practice can help us connect to our inner values, or navigate challenging situations. It can also help us develop our skills in communicating and relating to others. GG shares a...
Inclusion, Belonging and Safety Performance - with Dr Fawaz K Bitar
December 08, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWe're joined this episode by a distinguished guest and global expert: Senior Vice President Health, Safety, Environment & Carbon at bp, Dr Fawaz K Bitar, known to many as "Fuzzy." Together, we explore the supportive relationship between a culture of inclusion and belonging and safety performance. Fuzzy has been with bp for over 30 years and worked in the UK, US, Azerbaijan, Colombia, Egypt and Indonesia. More recently, he held the position of Head of the Upstream Executive Office and prior...
Veterans Day with Colonel Angela Reber
November 10, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBThis Friday, November 11th is Veterans Day in the United States. This national holiday honors those who have served in our country's armed forces, and was originally recognized in 1918 to mark the armistice that ended World War I. This year, we have Colonel Angela Reber joining us to discuss ways that organizations can support veterans who are transitioning into the civilian workforce, or who are currently part of the workforce. This episode also discusses the topic of suicide prevention and...
Hispanic Heritage Month
October 04, 2022 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBHispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15th to October 15th. This episode, we're joined by fellow Two Piers coach, Dr. Anthony Luevanos, to discuss the history and significance of Hispanic Heritage Month and answer some common questions.
Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts - Living and Working Together!
September 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBIn this episode, host Erica D'Eramo, a self-proclaimed introvert, is joined by guests Maryellen Roberson and Melissa Olivadoti, an extrovert and ambivert, respectively. We discuss the definitions of these concepts, as well as what they mean to us in our daily lived experiences. We also touch on the value of self-awareness and the benefits and costs of flexing beyond your comfort zone, particularly for leaders with a diversity of energy types on their teams. We close the episode by busting s...
The Summer Associate Episode
August 04, 2022 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week, we're joined by two of our summer associates, who discuss their experiences searching and applying for internships, as well as some of the pitfalls and challenges they've faced along the way. If you haven't applied for an internship lately, rest assured that the world has changed. Along with their personal experiences, we also discuss some of the common red flags to look out for when searching for summer work experience, as well as the broader implications for companies that requi...
Nontraditional Career Paths
July 16, 2022 18:00 - 2 hours - 93.3 MBThis episode, we're joined by guest Jason Gray, an HR professional with a nontraditional career path. Not only is Jason the Director of HR at his company, he's also an avid poultry and bee keeper, and a fellow member of the LGBTQIA community, (not to mention a fellow Nittany Lion). In this episode, we discuss the importance of diversifying our sources of fulfillment and pursuing a variety of life experiences. We also explore the value in recruiting candidates with nontraditional career paths...
Sources of Professional Support - It's Not Just Mentors
July 01, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Jada Harris, MBA, MS, experienced business consultant, and certified SCORE mentor, to discuss the various sources of support available throughout your career. We explore and compare the different roles that we can engage with, from mentors and sponsors, to coaches, consultants and advocates. We also discuss which roles might be more appropriate for different phases of our careers and how we can foster and maintain productive, mutually supportive relationships...
The ABCs of Diversity with Martine Kalaw
May 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIn this episode, we're joined by DEI thought leader and author Martine Kalaw. We dig deep into the work of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and explore the criticality of this work for business sustainability. We also discuss what's worked and what hasn't in terms of diversity efforts, and how to equip managers with the key skills needed to embed sustainable strategy and process when pursuing DEI efforts. Join us for this engaging and explorative conversation about diversity, equity a...
Stress Awareness Month
April 23, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBSince 1992, April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. Chronic stress has been shown to negatively impact health in a multitude of ways, and enduring high levels of stress can decrease performance at both an individual and organizational level. Research also indicates that stress can impact historically marginalized communities in more extreme ways. In this podcast episode, we explore ways to recognize and address stress in both yourself and your team, and the importance of underst...
The Stress Effect
April 23, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBSince 1992, April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. Chronic stress has been shown to negatively impact health in a multitude of ways, and enduring high levels of stress can decrease performance at both an individual and organizational level. Research also indicates that stress can impact historically marginalized communities in more extreme ways. In this podcast episode, we explore ways to recognize and address stress in both yourself and your team, and the importance of underst...
The Pay Gap Bot That Rocked IWD
April 07, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBInternational Women's Day can be a drag. Each year, we watch as the corporate world floods social media with supportive statements and images of women, while in the real world, we continue to see systemic disparity for women in the workplace, particularly when we look at the intersection of race and gender. This year, however, we were treated to a glorious Twitter bot - one that retweeted companies' IWD posts along with the median gender pay gap within their organizations. We got to speak wi...
Selecting the Right Coach
March 09, 2022 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn our first episode of Season 3, we're joined by fellow Two Piers coach Dr. Anthony Luevanos. In this episode, we explore how to go about selecting a coach - what to look for, what matters, and what might matter less than you'd think! We answer some of the common questions we encounter and share our own insights and lived experiences. This is also a great opportunity to get to know Anthony a bit better and understand his coaching style and who he works with as clients.
International Menopause Awareness Day
October 18, 2021 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Sarah Utley of Momentm, a fellow coach and DEI professional who discusses the impacts and implications of menopause from both a personal perspective, as well as a workplace and societal point of view. By 2025, projections estimate that 1 billion people will be experiencing menopause and yet understanding and awareness are still lacking. While menopause will be a part of life for nearly half the population, many employers do not take into account ways in which...
Hybrid Working and A Return To The Office
June 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBThis week we are joined by Ruth Cooper-Dickson, positive psychology practitioner, trauma-informed coach and Managing Director and founder of Champs: a mental well-being consultancy. Ruth helps us explore the current state of transition facing many organizations as we see an increase in office-based work. We discuss the challenges facing both companies and individuals as they navigate this new territory and one thing can be certain: things will never return to how they used to be. Ruth brings...
Let's Talk About Intersectionality
June 10, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week, we welcome our trusted friend and advisor, Kamilah Cole, to join us in a discussion of intersectionality. We explore the history and evolution of the term, how it shows up in our lives, and how we can be more mindful of intersectionality as we strive toward diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.