Author: elli rader

  • episode 53: tiny episode

    episode 53: tiny episode

    Elli introduces new host, Jenna Alden! And they talk about what’s in store for the next era of the podcast! And they definitely do not talk about Oregon Trail.

  • episode 52: normalizing equity and facing our biases

    episode 52: normalizing equity and facing our biases

    As we wrap our series in partnership with the University of Minnesota about facing and addressing racism in the workplace, our guests Denise, Linford and Gabriel share ideas for how to continue to normalize the behaviors that will drive more equity and less bias.

  • episode 51: typecasting yourself

    episode 51: typecasting yourself

    As we continue our exploration into how race and bias impact our work experience, we talk with Bruce and Ryan about their experience with typecasting themselves into the same roles repeatedly and how that might inhibit professional growth.

  • episode 50: mentoring and allyship for black professionals

    episode 50: mentoring and allyship for black professionals

    Aileen and Elli talk with Lynn Farmer and Terry Harris about the experiences they’ve had with mentors and allies. Lynn and Terry share great insights that will help anyone in a leadership role or early in their career.

  • episode 49: understanding racism at work

    episode 49: understanding racism at work

    Live Episode in partnership with the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management The events that have unfolded in our country since Memorial Day, when George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis, have been staggering. People all over the world have been sad, lost, outraged, and grasping for what can be done to help. Help has…

  • episode 48: building empathy for black professionals pt. 1

    episode 48: building empathy for black professionals pt. 1

    This week, our guest Eri O’Diah shares a few of her experiences of being the youngest and only black person at work early in her career. Today, she runs a marketing company that she founded – but she still carries some of the damage that was done by corporate abuse. Eri wanted to also share…

  • episode 47: networking during a pandemic

    episode 47: networking during a pandemic

    Elli chats with Aaron Keller, founder of Capsule Design in Minneapolis, about the importance and tactics of networking – especially if you can’t meet in person.

  • episode 46: forever employable

    episode 46: forever employable

    Elli has a conversation with Jeff Gothelf, author of Lean UX and Sense & Respond. Jeff has a new book coming out called Forever Employable, and it’s a timely subject as our unemployment rate continues to climb during the COVID crisis. Relevant Links: Forever Employable, the book Whitesnake, the band Everything Jeff does

  • episodes 1 – 45

    episodes 1 – 45

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