Category: diversity
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episode 62: what if you need to work to be different?
elli and jenna dive into what it looks like to carve your own career path, however circuitous that may be, in order to honor the time and focus you have for your family. there are many barriers that get thrown into your career path when you become a parent – limited flexibility, less access to…
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episode 58: what if you are neurodiverse?
In this episode, Elli and Jenna discuss neurodiversity with former consultant and current student Emma. The trio explore what it means to experience and interact with the world in various ways, the concept of masking, and how understanding and perceptions of neurodiversity are evolving over time. Resources to explore: ADHD Self Reported Assessment Autism Self…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…